Going to food banks. Canceling after-school activities. How federal workers will manage a government shutdown
Several million federal employees will stop being paid if lawmakers cannot agree on funding the federal agencies by the start…
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Why there was never a good place to put your purse in a car, but there is now
When a woman gets in the driver’s seat of a car she often faces a challenge. Where to put her…
Clock ticks toward government shutdown as funding deadline looms
The prospect of a US government shutdown grows as lawmakers have yet to pass a bill to extend funding past…
The US is warning of a big build-up of Serbian troops on the Kosovo border. Here’s why tensions are high
The long fractious ties between Kosovo and Serbia are once again on edge after one of the worst outbreaks of…
Government shutdowns aren’t really shutdowns. But they are a bad deal for everyone
A “government shutdown” — as we’ve come to define it — is expected if lawmakers can’t agree to pass a…
Biden aides are sure Republicans will be blamed for a possible government shutdown
As Speaker Kevin McCarthy tries to placate his House Republican conference in the fight over spending, the White House is…
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and…
TSA reminds travelers to not put their pets through airport X-rays
When it comes to packing for a flight, some travelers are checking off an extra furry box on their carry-on…
Key lawmakers in the government spending fight as a shutdown nears
With the possibility of a government shutdown just hours away, lawmakers in Congress are scrambling to try to find a…
Residents alarmed as shoplifting incidents trigger store departures: ‘As a community we can’t allow this to continue’
Lou Martins is angry, frustrated, and disappointed but not surprised that the first Target store to open in Manhattan —…