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Grocery store produce display with rows of apples, oranges, grapefruit, and limes neatly arranged on metal shelves with price labels visible.

What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

by Jonathan Mattise and Geoff Mulvihill October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Millions of families could lose food aid, child care and nutrition support within days as the federal shutdown drags on.

Empty prison cell with barred doors, pale green walls, a simple bed frame, and a wooden wheelchair positioned near a barred window.

Politics & Government

The Latest: Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his peace plan

by Associated Press October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners. Here’s the latest.

United Airlines plane takes off near the air traffic control tower at San Francisco International Airport, with Delta jets parked below and hills in the background.

Roads & Transportation

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

by Josh Funk and Rio Yamat October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.

Boxes of Great Value Fruit Spins cereal line a grocery store shelf, with rows of colorful cereal boxes stretching down the aisle.

Food & Drink

Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027

by Anne D'Innocenzio and Jonel Aleccia October 2, 2025October 1, 2025

The move announced by the the nation’s largest retailer on Wednesday amounts to an acknowledgment that American consumers and the U.S. government under President Donald Trump are paying attention to what goes into packaged foods.