Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
Around 14% of SNAP benefits were spent at smaller grocery and convenience stores, businesses often tucked into neighborhoods and more easily accessible to SNAP beneficiaries.
Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
Venezuela has launched a “massive mobilization” of military personnel, weapons, and equipment in response to the buildup of U.S. warships and troops in the Caribbean Sea.
Screens are the enemy in new ‘Toy Story 5’ teaser trailer
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 teaser shows a frog framed tablet named Lilypad tempting Bonnie and sparking a screentime debate. The film arrives summer 2026.
Don’t be tricked by AI deepfakes. Here’s how to spot them
Top tips from a cybersecurity expert
House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
The House has not been in legislative session since Sept. 19, when it passed a short-term measure to keep the government open when the new budget year began in October.
Rare northern lights dazzle viewers in southeast Georgia, South Carolina Lowcountry
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Iowa home saved after Amazon driver spots flames, calls 911
“It saved a lot of damage — it saved the house,” one fire official said.
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Although the government appears set to reopen this week, airport disruptions, flight cancellations and economic losses won’t disappear right away.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on attempted murder charge
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge
Deputies: 18-year-old South Carolina woman killed, juvenile injured in shooting
“A young woman’s life has been stolen, and it is a tragedy,” the sheriff said.