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US Government Shutdown Reaches 35 Days, Matching Longest in History — Families and Workers Brace for Impact

US Government Shutdown Reaches 35 Days, Matching Longest in History — Families and Workers Brace for Impact

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The United States government shutdown has officially stretched to 35 days, tying the record for the longest in the nation’s history. As Washington remains in deadlock, federal services, families, and national infrastructure continue to feel the strain. Congress failed to reach a funding agreement by September 30, leading to the shutdown that has now seeped […]

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‘How am I gonna eat?’: US Shutdown Forces Federal Workers into Food Lines

‘How am I gonna eat?’: US Shutdown Forces Federal Workers into Food Lines

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Standing in the chill of a suburban Washington parking lot, Diane Miller clutched her government employee card tightly, waiting her turn among hundreds of other federal workers. At 74, after more than five decades of service to her country, she never imagined she’d be standing in a food line just to eat. “How am I […]

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Shutdown Crisis Deepens: Over 1,400 Nuclear Security Workers Forced Off the Job — A Growing Danger to American Safety

Shutdown Crisis Deepens: Over 1,400 Nuclear Security Workers Forced Off the Job — A Growing Danger to American Safety

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The United States faces an unprecedented challenge as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, leaving critical national security operations in disarray. On Monday, officials confirmed that 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) — the agency responsible for safeguarding America’s nuclear weapons — have been placed on unpaid furlough. According to a […]

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Gold Hits Record High, Set for Best Month in 14 Years Amid Market Uncertainty

Gold Hits Record High, Set for Best Month in 14 Years Amid Market Uncertainty

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Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Tuesday, marking a remarkable surge that positions the precious metal for its strongest monthly performance in 14 years. Investors are flocking to gold as concerns rise over a potential US government shutdown and growing expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts. In September alone, gold has climbed […]

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