Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
Scientist James Watson, who shared a Nobel prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, has died.
Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown waives extradition on attempted murder charge, will return to Miami
Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Florida after deciding not to contest his extradition from a New Jersey jail on an attempted murder charge.
Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown has taken effect.
Trump administration seeks to block full SNAP payments for November
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown.
Travel influencer Kelly Rizzo takes epic train ride
Adam Wurtzel spoke with travel influencer and podcaster Kelly Rizzo about her train ride aboard Canyon Spirit.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund November SNAP benefits
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money by Friday to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms
Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states.
New film "Lost & Found in Cleveland"
Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Jeff Hiller and Santino Fontana, two of the stars of "Lost & Found in Cleveland."
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say
Kneeland died just days after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the Cowboys' 27-17 loss to Arizona on Monday night.
Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction
A federal appeals court on Thursday gave new life to President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction, ordering a lower court to reconsider its decision to keep the case in state court instead of moving it to federal court.
Charlotte Douglas among the 40 airports targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among the 40 airports nationwide that are expected to reduce air traffic by 10% .
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.
Greek Chef and author Diane Kochilas in Charlotte
The Rising crew tries a Greek dish created by Diane Kochilas
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
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