A trickle of funds from the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program started to make its way Friday to the prepaid cards of recipients in Chicago as the government shutdown continues, according to food pantries. In East Garfield Park, some …
Some Illinois residents receive partial SNAP benefits due to them this month Read MoreQ: Is there a good way to preserve pumpkins or winter squash? Pumpkin and winter squash are already very shelf-stable once they’ve been cured. Just wipe the rind with either vodka or rubbing alcohol and store in a cool, dry …
Let’s look at the best ways to preserve pumpkins and winter squash Read MoreSometimes movies — novels, even — can address larger cultural and political issues that have been forgotten about on the Opinion pages. Or on talk radio, “Meet the Press,” in academic discourse. We move on to hotter, seemingly more immediate …
Larry Wilson: Nukes are exploding in art and life again Read MoreBernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News Medical educators and health professionals warn that new federal student loan caps in President Donald Trump’s tax cut law could make it more expensive for many people to become doctors and could exacerbate physician shortages nationwide. …
Many fear federal loan caps will deter aspiring doctors and worsen MD shortage Read MoreBy Céline Gounder, KFF Health News In late October, Maine Family Planning announced three rural clinics in northern Maine would close by month’s end. These primary care and reproductive health clinics served about 800 patients, many uninsured or on Medicaid. …
The quiet collapse of America’s reproductive health safety net Read MoreOh Celia… (Picture: BBC) After nine incredible episodes, the Celebrity Traitors has finally come to an end. It was Alan Carr who emerged victorious in the end, scooping the £87,500 prize for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. Along the way, …
Celebrity Traitors star claims Celia Imrie’s ‘TV moment of the year’ was not a one-off Read MoreOnce celeb allegedly shouted ‘get me out of here’ before anything had been signed (Picture: ITV) We’re just a few weeks away from the launch of I’m A Celebrity, and preparations for the show are in full flow. The stars …
This Morning star pulls out of I’m Celeb after bosses match ITV’s ‘lucrative fee’ Read MoreFour prisoners are still on the run after being mistakenly released(Picture: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Four prisoners who were accidentally freed in 2024 and this summer are still at large. Two inmates who were mistakenly released last year …
Two prisoners still on the run after being freed by mistake in 2024 Read MoreThe allegations against Imran Patel pile the pressure on a police force struggling under the weight of repeated scandals (Picture: Getty Images) A former Met Police officer allegedly engaged sex workers’ services while at work. Imran Patel, who is also …
Met Police officer accused of hiring sex workers while on duty Read MoreLewis Greaves and his team are engaged in a daily battle against shoplifters and anti-social behaviour at West Orchards Shopping Centre in Coventry (Pictures: Mark Radford) An afternoon of relative calm is shattered as security guards at West Orchards Shopping …
We joined a security team on the frontline of the retail crime epidemic Read MoreBefore and after the artwork was ruined (Picture: Jam Press) There are those of us who are clean-freaks and those who are not. For some, the temptation is too irresistible not to wipe away the water rings on the coffee …
Museum volunteer ruins artwork by ‘cleaning’ it with toilet paper Read MoreSan Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame. More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and …
San Jose Sports Hall of Fame is like a family reunion at its heart Read MoreSlice House by Tony Gemignani was set to open Nov. 8 at 1286 Great Mall Parkway within The Fields mixed-use complex across from the Great Mall. Opening day festivities were to feature a Slice House t-shirt giveaway for the first 50 …
Slice House opens 27th location in Milpitas Read MoreSan Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame. More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and …
San Jose Sports Hall of Fame is like a family reunion at its heart Read MoreSlice House by Tony Gemignani was set to open Nov. 8 at 1286 Great Mall Parkway within The Fields mixed-use complex across from the Great Mall. Opening day festivities were to feature a Slice House t-shirt giveaway for the first 50 …
Slice House opens 27th location in Milpitas Read MoreIRS Direct File, the government-funded program that the Biden administration introduced in March 2024 that allowed low- and moderate-income taxpayers file their returns for free, was suspended by the Trump administration this week. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who …
U.S. Senators Slam Treasury Secretary After $1M Trump Donation, “Who Does This Help?” Read MoreAll might not be lost for the Washington Commanders when it comes to quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels suffered what appeared to be a season-ending injury to his left, non-throwing arm in a Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks but …
Commanders Get Surprising Injury Update on QB Jayden Daniels Read MoreMajor League Baseball’s hot stove season is officially here. Players are now eligible to sign with any MLB organization of their choosing if they are free agents. The San Diego Padres have several key decisions to make regarding multiple players. …
Recent Dylan Cease Prediction Features $189 Million Contract Projection Read MorePatrick Mahomes’ mom, Randi Mahomes, gave fans a peek inside her home — and possibly a glimpse into the future of the Mahomes family. In a new Instagram video, the proud mom shared sentimental family pieces, including a set of …
Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Shows Off Super Bowl Keepsakes — and Hints at Big Changes Ahead Read MoreMajor League Baseball’s hot stove season is finally here, and eligible free agents across MLB can sign with whatever team they choose. The starting pitcher market this offseason is really top-heavy, with names like Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, and Ranger …
Giants Linked to Predicted $150 Million Starter Read More