US shutdown: Deadlock threatens November food stamp payments as millions brace for missed SNAP benefits

Millions of Americans face the risk of missing crucial November food stamp benefits due to the ongoing US government shutdown. Several states have warned of delayed SNAP payments, as federal funding remains uncertain. Advocates express grave concern, highlighting that many recipients are working individuals struggling financially. Prediction markets suggest the shutdown could persist for weeks,…

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Muriqui monkeys at risk: Forest loss could drive Brazil’s treetop giants to extinction

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is shrinking, threatening northern and southern muriqui monkeys. Climate change and deforestation could slash their habitat by up to 61% by 2090. Researchers warn of shifting, drying forests, pushing these gentle primates towards extinction. Urgent conservation, including protecting coastal refuges and creating ecological corridors, is vital for their survival.

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Pooja Bedi recalls quitting films after marrying into ‘conservative’ Muslim family; reveals why she got divorced

Actress Pooja Bedi discusses her decision to leave films after marrying businessman Farhan Furniturewala. She explains that her husband’s conservative family did not accept a daughter-in-law working in movies. Bedi chose family comfort and respect over her career ambitions. She returned signing amounts and rejected ad renewals. Bedi and Furniturewala remain friends and co-parent their…

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Trump’s higher education compact: Which universities have not rejected it yet and why

The Trump administration proposed linking federal funding to university alignment with presidential priorities, including restrictions on academic freedom and potential closure of units critical of conservative ideas. Seven universities rejected the plan, citing concerns for academic freedom and institutional independence, while Vanderbilt and the University of Texas remain open to discussion.

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‘Christians are being persecuted’: US Congress leaders call on Trump to protect Christians in Nigeria

Reports of escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria have prompted US lawmakers, including Congressman Riley Moore and Senator Ted Cruz, to call for urgent diplomatic action, urging Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Thousands of deaths, mass church attacks, and kidnappings are reported, while Nigerian authorities emphasize a complex security environment and…

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Rohit Purohit and wife Sheena Bajaj shares unseen pictures from their first Diwali celebration with the newly born

Television actor Rohit Purohit celebrated his first Diwali as a father with wife Sheena Bajaj and their baby boy. The couple shared heartwarming pictures of their intimate celebration on social media, marking a joyous milestone as a family of three. Fans and industry friends showered them with blessings and congratulations on this special occasion.

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