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November 8, 2025

ABC News

Supreme Court Halts SNAP Ruling

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson paused a lower court's ruling requiring full SNAP funding, allowing time for an appeals court decision, amid debates over reallocating funds and the potential harm to millions reliant on food assistance.
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Reuters

U.S. Intel Found Israeli Warnings

U.S. intelligence uncovered Israeli warnings of possible war crimes in Gaza, but the Biden administration did not formally address these, facing criticism for inaction amid rising civilian casualties.
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The Cornell Daily Sun

Cornell Settles With Trump Administration

Cornell University will restore over $250 million in federal funding after settling with the Trump administration, agreeing to pay $30 million to the federal government and invest $30 million in agricultural research.
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The Telegraph

Ozempic and Pleasure

Ozempic, a diabetes drug used off-label for weight loss, may alter pleasure perception related to food by reducing cravings, impacting weight loss effectiveness.
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The Washington Post

Bari Weiss Ends First Month

Bari Weiss, appointed editor in chief of CBS News in 2025, is steering the network towards independent journalism, blending traditional reporting with her Free Press team's contrarian approach, amidst cultural shifts and staff changes.
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CNN

Guess the Louvre’s CCTC Password

A decade-old cybersecurity warning about the Louvre Museum's surveillance password, "Louvre," went unheeded, leading to a recent theft of priceless jewels; four suspects are in custody as efforts to recover the items continue.
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WRTV

Fox Sports Fires Mark Sanchez

Fox Sports has fired ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez after an alleged altercation in Indianapolis, resulting in his stabbing and pending legal charges, with Drew Brees named as his replacement.
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Science Alert

Science: Baldness Breakthrough

New research shows that stimulating fat cells surrounding hair follicles can trigger rapid hair regrowth in mice within just 20 days, pointing to a promising potential approach for treating baldness in humans.
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