Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments. The high court’s decision Tuesday came amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume — though exactly when is unknown. The order keeps in place at least for a few more days a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to feed their families in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing. SNAP helps 42 million Americans buy groceries. The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week. The cuts aim to ease demands on short-staffed control towers during the federal government shutdown. On Tuesday, another 1,200 flights were canceled as the FAA increased its target for reducing flights at major airports. Flights are expected to remain disrupted even as the shutdown nears an end, and cancellations are unlikely to ease right away. The pace of airline ticket sales for Thanksgiving travel has slowed as more travelers have reconsidered whether to fly amid all the delays and cancellations.
Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The cold spell moved from the Northern Plains and brought an abrupt transition to wintry temperatures. Some daily records were shattered, including a low of 28 degrees in Jacksonville, Florida. In Florida, temperatures led to a "falling iguana advisory" as iguanas froze into survival mode and fell from trees. Meanwhile, parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast experienced significant snowfall, causing hazardous driving conditions. Forecasters expect temperatures to rise by the end of the week.
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday. The move comes days after some batches were recalled amid an expanding outbreak of infant botulism. According to state and federal health officials, at least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with more cases pending. All the infants were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula. Parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should immediately stop using it and dispose of the product. Babies with symptoms of infant botulism need immediate medical care.
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand tells The Associated Press “the relationship has to continue across a range of issues.” Anand hosts U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and their counterparts from Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan on Tuesday and Wednesday. Anand also has invited the foreign ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Ukraine. The meeting comes after the U.S. ended trade talks with Canada when the Ontario provincial government ran an anti-tariff advertisement.
Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bomber has attacked outside a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and injuring 27. The explosion occurred Tuesday near a police car. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility, but one of the group's commanders later disavowed the claim. The attack highlights the struggles of the Pakistani government against a resurgent Taliban and border tensions. Earlier, Pakistani security forces foiled an attack at an army-run college in a northwestern province. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned both attacks and called for swift justice. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain high, with recent peace talks stalling.
In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows
The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world. Not anymore. The seemingly mundane task of editing interviews or speeches for broadcast was at the center of this week's resignation of two prominent BBC executives. Editing was also central to the lawsuit over the “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, settled this summer for $16 million, and a change in CBS News' policy on how “Face the Nation” airs interviews. Another common denominator in each of these cases was President Donald Trump. Increasingly, how news broadcasts choose to use video has become part of political battles.
Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after most U.S. stocks rose, settling back to where they were before last week’s swoon over the future of artificial intelligence. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices declined. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo and Shanghai but rose in most other major markets. SoftBank's shares plunged 6.6% in Tokyo after it said Tuesday that it sold its entire stake in the AI chip company Nividia for $5.8 billion last month. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 added 0.2% and the Dow industrials gained 1.2% to a record, surpassing its prior all-time high set two weeks ago. The Nasdaq composite dipped 0.3%
Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actor, has died at age 84. Known for her roles in "The Sting" and the Oscar-nominated "Anna," Kirkland died on Tuesday. Her friends set up a GoFundMe for her medical care after she suffered multiple fractures and infections. Kirkland's career spanned films like "The Way We Were" and "JFK," and TV shows like "Criminal Minds" and "Roseanne." She studied acting with renowned mentors and appeared in Shakespearean plays. Kirkland was also active in New Age groups and volunteered for various causes, including AIDS and cancer support.
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. It wasn’t immediately clear what kind of information Colombia will stop sharing with the United States after Petro acted Tuesday. At least 75 people have been killed by the U.S. military in strikes in international waters since August. The strikes began in the southern Caribbean but have shifted recently to the eastern Pacific. In October, the Trump administration placed financial sanctions on Petro over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade.
