Spending Deal Averts Shutdown

Published: Mon, 09/23/24

Updated: Sun, 09/29/24

Congressional leaders struck a bipartisan deal to avert a federal shutdown, extending government funding through mid-December with added Secret Service and transition provisions.Insert Preheader


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Spending Deal Averts Shutdown

Associated Press

Congressional leaders struck a bipartisan deal to avert a federal shutdown, extending government funding through mid-December with added Secret Service and transition provisions.

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Israel Strikes After Evacuation Alert

The Guardian

Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after warning residents to evacuate areas where the group is hiding weapons, in the most extensive attacks in nearly a year.

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Trump Ahead in Sun Belt Battlegrounds

The New York Times

New NYT/Siena polls show Trump leading Harris by 5 points in Arizona, 4 in Georgia, and 3 in North Carolina, with economic and immigration concerns boosting his support.

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Harris Grows More Popular

NBC News

A new NBC News poll shows Harris leading Trump 49%-44%, with her popularity surging due to increased favorability on competence, mental fitness, and representing change.

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"This Will Be It," Says Trump

USA Today

Trump confirmed in a recent interview that 2024 will be his final presidential campaign, stating he won't run again in 2028 if he loses, saying, “I think that will be it. I don't see that at all.”

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Zelensky Thanks Scranton Workers

The Scranton Times-Tribune

President Zelensky visited Scranton Army Ammunition Plant to thank workers producing 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine, as PA officials reaffirmed U.S. support in Ukraine's defense.

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West Wing Cast Visits Real White House

NPR

The West Wing cast marked the show’s 25th anniversary at the White House, where First Lady Jill Biden welcomed them and creator Aaron Sorkin praised its enduring idealism.

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Walz Makes a Play for Northampton County

Politico

Tim Walz campaigns in PA’s crucial swing county, Northampton, aiming to boost Democratic turnout and win over working-class men, a key challenge for the Harris-Walz ticket.

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Report: She Was Obsessed With RFK Jr

New York Post

New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi allegedly pursued RFK Jr. intensely after an interview, leading him to repeatedly block her, though her camp denies she was the aggressor.

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Nontraditional Now Outnumber Traditional

Los Angeles Times

Harris’ campaign showcases her multiracial, blended family, reflecting the growing prevalence of nontraditional families, which now outnumber traditional nuclear families in the U.S.

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UK Govt. Disagrees With Amazon

BBC

Amazon's push for full-time office work contrasts with the UK’s emphasis on flexible working, as both sides debate which leads to better productivity and employee well-being.

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Death By Ghost Network

NPR

After struggling to find mental health care through a faulty insurance network, 36-year-old Ravi Coutinho tragically died by suicide, despite multiple attempts to seek help.

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Welcome to a Diddy Freak-Off

The New York Times

Prosecutors are accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of organizing drug-fueled hotel "freak-offs" involving coerced sex and marathon sessions, while his lawyers claim it was all consensual.

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Clark and Fever Suffer Playoff Defeat

Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever faced a 93-69 playoff defeat to the Connecticut Sun, putting them one loss from elimination, with Clark encouraging her team to bounce back in Game 2.

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Concerns About Vote Counting Chaos

CNN

Election experts warn of potential delays in vote counting and chaos in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where laws prevent early processing of mail ballots.

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Don't Kill the Whale

The Wall Street Journal

Anti-wind activists, backed by fossil fuel and nuclear interests, have adopted the nearly extinct right whale as a symbol to rally opposition to offshore wind projects along the East Coast.

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Exodus of Mark Robinson Staff

WUNC

Nearly all of Lt. Gov. Robinson's campaign staff resigned following a report linking him to racist and sexual comments on a porn forum, leaving his campaign in crisis ahead of Election Day.

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Giving to Charity, Not to Street People

Vox

Sigal Samuel questions whether focusing on charitable donations over giving to people on the street makes her cold-hearted, as she struggles to balance compassion with optimization.

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The Case for Lighthouse Parents

The Atlantic

Russell Shaw explains that "Lighthouse" parenting, which allows kids to face challenges independently, builds more confident and successful children than controlling methods.

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Which Cities Have the Most Rats?

WKMG-TV

Terminix's report on the 50 most rodent-infested U.S. cities puts New York at No. 1 and Philadelphia at No. 4, with rats running rampant from coast to coast, including six cities in Florida.

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Secret Service Shoots Self By Accident

For the Left

A U.S. Secret Service officer accidentally shot himself while on duty in D.C. but sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized for treatment. 

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Stevie Wonder Kicks Off Pre-Election Tour

For the Right

Stevie Wonder announced a 10-stop U.S. tour in October, titled "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart," aimed at inspiring change ahead of Election Day. 

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