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The US Supreme Court has issued an emergency order temporarily permitting the Trump administration to withhold billions of dollars in funding for food assistance relied on by millions of low-income Americans. The decision follows a White House appeal after a lower court had ordered that payments from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, be fully distributed to recipients by Friday. France24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani gives her insights.

ATHENS, GREECE – NOVEMBER 8: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Lorenzo Musetti (not seen) of Italy during the Hellenic Championship ATP 250 final tennis match, at OAKA Olympic Athletic Center in Athens, Greece, on November 8, 2025. (Photo by Costas Baltas/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic keeps making history.The 38-year-old Serbian legend won his 101st career title in Athens on Saturday with a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic trails only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in career titles. He has won titles in 20 countries.At 38 years, 5…

Fubo Sports is a slimmed-down live TV streaming package that caters to sports and news, featuring roughly 30 channels. The lineup carries ABC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ACCN and other channels that allow you to stream NBA, NFL and college sports. A free trial is available for new customers (though the length may vary), and the first month is discounted to $46, which increases to the regular monthly rate of $56 in the second month. Fubo Sports customers also get access to an ESPN Unlimited subscription at no additional cost. Plug in your zip code to verify that this…

Why it mattersAcross the United Nations system, the recognition of mental health as a fundamental human right has deepened over the past decade. Yet, despite growing global attention, no dedicated UN resolution has centered the mental health and well-being of children and youth as a distinct development, health, and human rights priority, nor does a unified narrative exist that fully addresses their distinct developmental needs.While references to mental health have increasingly appeared across UN policy frameworks, language specifically focusing on children and youth remains limited. This absence perpetuates fragmented, siloed approaches and chronic underinvestment, particularly in prevention and early intervention,…

Soon after Hayley Williams dropped her new song “Showbiz” — the closing track on the complete edition of her recent album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party — the Paramore singer revealed that she will embark on her first-ever solo tour. Just as Williams surreptitiously debuted Ego Death on her website before its official release, the singer similarly “leaked” her tour dates via a .jpeg she titled “oops.” The “Hayley Williams at a Bachelorette Party” tour kicks off March 28, 2026 in Atlanta and runs through May 12 and 13 at Los Angeles’ the Wiltern. Along the way, Williams has scheduled…

Former San Diego Padres pitcher Craig Stammen has been tapped as the club’s new manager after Mike Shildt retired following the end of the 2025 season. The Padres announced on Thursday that Stammen has agreed to a three-year deal to become their manager. Stammen spent the past two seasons working with San Diego’s baseball operations department and as an assistant on the MLB coaching staff. He was a relief pitcher for the Padres for six seasons from 2017 to ’22. Shildt, in a surprise move, announced his retirement on Oct. 13 after just two seasons in San Diego. He cited…

The Washington headquarters of the Department of Education on March 12. A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of Education Department employees when it replaced their personalized out-of-office notifications with partisan language. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of Education Department employees when it replaced their personalized out-of-office e-mail notifications with partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. “When government employees enter public service, they do not sign away their First Amendment rights,” U.S. District Judge…

A recent letter from OpenAI reveals more details about how the company is hoping the federal government can support the company’s ambitious plans for data center construction. The letter — from OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane and addressed to the White House’s director of science and technology policy Michael Kratsios — argued that the government should consider expanding the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) beyond semiconductor fabrication to cover electrical grid components, AI servers, and AI data centers. The AMIC is a 35% tax credit that was included in the Biden administration’s Chips Act. “Broadening coverage of the…

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentGetty ImagesThe UK is facing a long, drawn-out flu season, the boss of the NHS in England is warning.Sir Jim Mackey said there is “no doubt” this winter will be one of the toughest the health service has faced.It comes as flu rates have started climbing early this year, which is causing concern because the winter vaccination campaign has only just got under way and there are lots of vulnerable people yet to get protected.NHS England is issuing a “flu jab SOS”, urging those eligible for the free vaccine to come forward quickly for it.More than 13 million…