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Government Shutdown Leaves Millions Hungry as SNAP Benefits Halt

  People wait in line for free food at the World of Life Christian Fellowship International food pantry in the Bronx borough of New York. As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans have been left without Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits , forcing families to turn to food pantries in record numbers. Across the country, long lines have formed outside community centers, churches, and drive-through food distribution sites as people scramble to replace the groceries they once purchased with federal aid. In cities like Louisville, Kentucky , volunteers handed out boxes of food to cars lined up for blocks, while in the Bronx, New York , pantries reported hundreds more visitors than usual in a single day. For many, SNAP was their primary lifeline, and its sudden suspension has created what food banks are calling an “inevitable crisis.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that funding for SNAP has run out , leaving more than 40 m...
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Turkish Protests Persist Amid Erdogan's Dismissal of Demonstrations


Turkey is witnessing its largest wave of protests in over a decade following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The demonstrations, which began last week, have drawn hundreds of thousands of participants across the country, demanding justice and democracy. Despite a government ban on gatherings, the protests have largely remained peaceful, though clashes with police have occurred during late hours.

President Erdogan has dismissed the protests as a "show" and accused opposition parties of inciting unrest. However, protesters remain resolute, with many vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met. The situation has drawn international attention, raising concerns about the state of democracy and political freedoms in Turkey.

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