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SNAP frozen for 42 million Americans - Benefits halted

Court battles and a continuing government shutdown have paused Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments leaving about 42 million Americans at risk of missing November food aid as officials debate emergency funding and timing

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42 million - Number of Americans affected by the SNAP pause

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"they haven’t gone far enough" — Donald Trump

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Israel says it received remains of three hostages from Gaza

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Gaza civilians face hunger cold and loss amid siege

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OPEC Plus signals cautious approach to oil output

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