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What to know on Day 34 of the government shutdown: The Senate will reconvene Monday afternoon and is not currently scheduled to vote on a House-passed measure to fund the government. The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in history on Tuesday, when it would eclipse the 2018-2019 funding lapse. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after two federal judges directed it to do so. The government said it would use about…
The Miami Dolphins traded outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline, according to sources that spoke with the Associated Press and ESPN. Miami will receive a third-round draft selection in 2026 as part of the deal, while Philadelphia adds another defensive piece to strengthen its faltering pass rush. It’s a move that reunites Phillips with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who was in that same role with Miami in 2023. And Phillips was on pace for a huge year that season before a season-ending Achilles tendon tear, with 6 1/2 sacks and 43…
As air traffic controllers enter a second week of not getting paid due to the government shutdown, the impact is being felt by travelers, especially at Newark Liberty International Airport. Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage. Air traffic controllers are essential workers A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows the effects of the government shutdown on transportation and air travel have increased concerns among Americans over the last month. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says some controllers are calling out because they need second jobs to feed…
Kimberly-Clark on Monday said it is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, combining the Huggies manufacturer with the owner of Aveeno and Band-Aid. Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held at closing. That amounts to $21.01 per share, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark shares on Friday. Kimberly-Clark shareholders are expected to own about 54% of the combined company. Kenvue shareholders will own about 46%. The combination merges two businesses that own a number of major consumer health brands, such…
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3. Most of these children had speech or motor delays, and the link was strongest when the mother was infected late in pregnancy and in boys. The increase in risk was small for any one child, but because millions of women were pregnant during the pandemic, even a small increase matters. The study doesn’t prove that COVID-19 infection during pregnancy causes autism or other brain conditions in the fetus, but it suggests that…
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown. In a declaration submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, Patrick Penn, a Department of Agriculture official who oversees SNAP, said the administration “intends to deplete SNAP contingency funds completely and provide reduced SNAP benefits for November 2025.” There is roughly $4.6 billion in the contingency fund that can be used to cover November benefit payments, according to…
A serious crash on Chester Pike in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning sent five people to the hospital and caused a gas line to rupture, according to police. Chester Pike between Huron and Summit avenues is closed due to the crash, according to police. Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna said he expects the road to reopen within the next couple of hours. Police responded to Chester Pike near Summit Avenue around 10 a.m. for reports of a major crash. Five people were injured in the crash, but their conditions are unknown at this time. “[Conditions] still to be…
On this week’s Spreading the Love, we step aboard the Kidology Mobile Therapy Bus, a first-of-its-kind space designed to make accessible care a reality for children and their families. Speech pathologist Luba Patlakh Kaplun and occupational therapist Molly spend their days helping children grow through play. But when Kaplun realized some families couldn’t make it to her Kidology clinics in Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia, she decided to bring the clinic to them. She bought an old school bus, wrapped it in the Kidology logo, and completely rebuilt the inside to mirror her in-office therapy rooms — complete with a…
Bob Trumpy Death and Obituary – Former NFL player and acclaimed sports broadcaster Bob Trumpy has died at the age of 80. The Cincinnati Bengals announced his passing on Sunday, November 2, 2025, confirming that Trumpy died peacefully at his home surrounded by family. While no cause of death was immediately disclosed, tributes have poured in from across the football and broadcasting communities, celebrating his remarkable legacy both on and off the field. Born on August 4, 1945, in Springfield, Illinois, Bob Trumpy began his football journey at the University of Utah, where he played as a wide receiver before…
Parker Charles Johnson Death and Obituary – Hibbing, Minnesota, is mourning the tragic loss of Parker Charles Johnson, a 24-year-old man who died following a fatal shooting early Sunday morning, November 2, 2025. According to local authorities, the incident occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Hibbing, leaving the tight-knit community in shock and grief. Police reports indicate that officers responded to a call of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Parker Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has…