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SNAP recipients share their fear and confusion after shutdown cuts off benefits
As many states rush to fill the gaps left by the shutdown-related pause in food assistance benefits, SNAP recipients express anxiety and confusion.
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Judge to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off Saturday
Federal food assistance could be cut off Saturday because of the shutdown. But a federal judge could decide to take steps to ensure federal food assistance keeps flowing.
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Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid.
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With SNAP benefits at risk, U.S. food banks prepare for surge in need
With millions of Americans at risk of losing access to their federal food benefits Saturday, food banks across the country are finding ways to help those in need.
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Automakers take a hit from tariffs, but some still see strong earnings
Automakers have been paying billions of dollars in tariffs on imported cars, parts and materials. But on earnings calls this month, some carmakers reported that they're performing well anyway.
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Morning news brief
A judge will decide whether access to SNAP benefits can be cut off, pressure increases for lawmakers to end the shutdown, what the U.S. resuming nuclear testing would mean for the country.
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'A House of Dynamite' envisions U.S. response to an unknown nuclear threat
A new film directed by Kathryn Bigelow wonders how the U.S. would react to a nuclear missile launch of undetermined origin heading its way.
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King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of his titles
King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence, following revelations about Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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U.S. healthcare system pushed into spotlight as fight over subsidies continue
The dispute over extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies is at the center of the shutdown fight, and it's put America's healthcare system at centerstage. So what solutions are lawmakers proposing?
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Inside a Michigan town's fight over data centers
One small town in Michigan is debating whether to allow data centers. It's a topic getting pushback all over the country. The Planet Money team explores the hot button issue.
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'No one is safe': U.N. says civilian toll unclear after El Fasher takeover
UN officials say it is difficult to estimate just how many civilians have been killed in El Fasher, a city in Sudan's Darfur region that fell to a brutal paramilitary force.
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Once known for large families, Latter-day Saints are having fewer children
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has long emphasized the importance of having children. Now the church says it's worried about the declining birth rate.
