There's an unexpected consequence inside the deal to end the federal government shutdown: making hemp products illegal.
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The House is in session to debate a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.

CBS News

Government shutdown live updates as House debates funding bill ahead of final vote - CBS News

The Wall Street Journal

Stock Market Today: Dow Tops 48000; Gold and Silver Rally - The Wall Street Journal

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ABC News

JFK’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, announces 2026 run for Nadler's seat in Congress - abcnews.go.com

After 50 days of waiting, Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress Wednesday, bringing an end to a contentious chapter in the US House of Representatives that included a lawsuit and rising tensi… [+5184 chars]

After 50 days of waiting, Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress Wednesday, bringing an end to a contentious chapter in the US House of Representatives that included a lawsuit and rising tensions inside the Capitol over her seating.

Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House’s newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote - CNN

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released three new emails Wednesday morning from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Trump, raising new questions ab… [+4594 chars]

The House Oversight Committee has released a new tranche of documents, including several emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.

White House downplays new Epstein emails that mention Trump - NPR

“NASA is postponing launch until space weather conditions improve.”…

Ars Technica

An explosion 92 million miles away just grounded Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket - Ars Technica

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We tried Valve’s new Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller, and we’re taking questions from Verge subscribers about them.

The Verge

We tried Valve’s new VR headset, PC, and controller — ask us anything! - The Verge

Back in August, OpenAI unveiled GPT-5, a major frontier model update to ChatGPT. Three months later, OpenAI is back with GPT-5.1, which it says is “now warmer, more intelligent, and better at followi… [+2330 chars]

Back in August, OpenAI unveiled GPT-5, a major frontier model update to ChatGPT. Three months later, OpenAI is back with...

9to5Mac

OpenAI releases ‘warmer, more intelligent’ GPT-5.1 for ChatGPT - 9to5Mac

Actor Joey Lawrence and his wife Samantha Cope revealed they are expecting their second child together, marking a new chapter after reconciling from a brief separation last year.
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Actor Joey Lawrence and wife Samantha Cope announced they’re expecting their second child together a baby boy!

cleveland.com

Actor and wife announce pregnancy after nearly divorcing last year - Yahoo

PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasing… [+2878 chars]

The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin

US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled - abcnews.go.com

He said that the victims were identified by DNA, medical records and dental records, and that testing was completed less than 24 hours ago. He added that all of the family members had been notified.… [+3149 chars]

Kentucky officials on Wednesday named the 14 victims who died in the UPS cargo plane crash last week

NBC News

UPS plane crash victims named by Kentucky officials - NBC News

The Eagles continue to have an A.J. Brown problem. Mainly because they continue to fail to get the ball to A.J. Brown as often as they should.
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Brown said Tuesday, "if you got me on fantasy, man, get rid of me."

NBCSports.com

Nick Sirianni is "close to being done" answering A.J. Brown questions - NBC Sports

JERUSALEM (AP) Israels president and high-ranking military officials on Wednesday condemned attacks a day earlier by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to a gro… [+7810 chars]

Israel's president says authorities must take decisive action to stop “shocking and serious” Jewish settler violence against Palestinian civilians and Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday added a powerful voice to wh…

Associated Press

Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians must end - AP News

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hundreds Wednesday have been ordered released on bond after a federal judge weighed the arrests of those detained by federal agents as part of an immigration "blitz" that has shaken … [+3914 chars]

Hundreds Wednesday have been ordered released on bond after a federal judge weighed the arrests of those detained by federal agents as part of an immigration "blitz" that has shaken the Chicago area.

WLS-TV

Hundreds detained as part of federal immigration 'Operation Midway Blitz' ordered released on bond, judge says | LIVE - ABC7 Chicago

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A key House Republican said the plan is "DOA" and that Democrats will "need to find a compromise" with the GOP.

Axios

House Democrats plot to bypass Mike Johnson in effort to salvage shutdown deal - Axios

A stunning new image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1 ATLAS) reveals the cosmic visitor's ion tail has grown dramatically longer and more structured — a sign of intensifying activity as it c… [+3095 chars]

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing, new image shows

Space.com

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing, new image shows - Space

With Jaxson Dart out for Sunday's game due to a concussion, Jameis Winston's moment in the spotlight for the New York Giants has arrived. 
Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka 
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With Jaxson Dart out for Sunday's game due to a concussion, Jameis Winston's moment in the spotlight for the New York Giants has arrived.

Bleacher Report

Jameis Winston Named Giants QB1 vs. Packers Over Wilson Amid Jaxson Dart's Injury - Bleacher Report

Ukraine's energy and justice ministers have resigned in the wake of a major investigation into corruption in the country's energy sector.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called for Energy Minister Svit… [+3168 chars]

The Ukrainian president has called for the justice and energy ministers to be removed from their posts.

BBC News

Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies - BBC

It may have been mostly cloudy in Portland, but on Tuesday night, people here, nearby and all across the United States got a chance to see the northern lights due to a strong geomagnetic storm.
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All across the United States on Tuesday, people got a chance to see the northern lights due to a strong geomagnetic storm.

OregonLive

Map shows 18 states where northern lights could be visible Wednesday night - OregonLive.com

Gird your loins: The first teaser for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been released.
In the brief, 52-second clip, Meryl Streep‘s Miranda Priestly struts down the halls of Runway in red stilettos befo… [+1707 chars]

The first trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has been revealed, showing Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway fight to save print journalism.

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