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Changes to SNAP benefits take effect in October: What to know

The federal government may be shut down, but that didn't stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.

Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta

The U.S. Marshals say the only escaped inmate who remained on the run after breaking out of a New Orleans jail in May has been captured.

US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday that it has fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic relationship he admitted having with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Blue city street takeover suspects released after police cruiser torched: officials

Two men in Boston were released on bail after they allegedly participated in a street takeover that ended with a police cruiser being torched on Sunday.

Woman sues haunted house after breaking both ankles

A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles.

Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois will face scrutiny at a pivotal court hearing, hours after a small number of Texas Guard members started protecting federal property in the the Chicago area.

Disneyland guest dies after riding Haunted Mansion

Disneyland security personnel began CPR before paramedics arrived and transported the woman to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Around the world

Greta Thunberg slammed for using image of starved Israeli hostage to show Palestinians suffering in Gaza

Greta Thunberg is being criticized after using a photo of starving hostage Evyatar David in an Instagram post claiming to show Palestinians suffering.

South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla said Wednesday they were subjected to harsher treatment than other detainees because of South Africa's role in a genocide case against Israel.

French prime minister resigns less than month after taking office

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's resignation plunged France into a political crisis as President Macron faces calls to dissolve parliament or resign.

Israeli military intercepts another flotilla heading to Gaza and detains scores of activists

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea and detained scores of activists on board, the flotilla organizers and the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terrorists

CAIRO (AP) — As talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest-profile prisoners held by Israel, including the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian political figure: Marwan Barghouti.

Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages

Hamas agrees to President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan that calls for release of all 48 hostages and complete Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Hamas disarmament.

United Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strains

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest U.S. funding cuts to the world body, a senior U.N. official said.

Technology

Google's Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopoly

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to protect Google from a year-old order requiring a major makeover of its Android app store that's designed to unleash more competition against a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly.

Greenland's leader hails EU as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals

BRUSSELS (AP) — Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services.

How public probate records fuel inheritance scams

Scammers exploit probate filings to target grieving families with fake fees and debts, Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson reports.

Microsoft is delaying its Xbox Game Pass price hike for some, but not for the reason you might think

Microsoft has walked back its Xbox Game Pass price hikes amid a massive gamer backlash, but there's a catch.

Kentucky lawsuit says Roblox fails to protect children on its popular online gaming platform

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's attorney general claimed Tuesday that the online gaming platform Roblox has become a “playground for predators” as he announced a lawsuit accusing the company of lax child safety measures.

Amtrak’s new Acela trains can’t keep up with high-speed rail

A quarter century after the Acela began whisking passengers between Washington, D.C.; New York; and Boston, the Acela’s slightly faster replacement finally began service at the end of August.  But the most obvious upgrade NextGen Acela offers over its predecessor is not speed but shininess.

OpenAI and chipmaker AMD sign chip supply partnership for AI infrastructure

Semiconductor maker AMD will supply its chips to artificial intelligence company OpenAI as part of an agreement to team up on building AI infrastructure, the companies said Monday.

Sports News

Pastrnak has a 3-point night in the Bruins' 3-1 victory over Ovechkin and the Capitals

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

Kyle Schwarber hits two homers to lift Phillies over Dodgers 8-2 and avoid sweep in NLDS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a sweep with an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday night.

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

DETROIT (AP) — Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Naomi Osaka loses to Linda Noskova

WUHAN, China (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overcame an early scare to beat unseeded Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday. The defending champion has had an amazing run in Wuhan — her record is 18-0 while winning titles in 2018, 2019 and 2024. The U.S.

Warriors’ Summer League standout signs with team in Middle East

The Australian point guard spent time on the Warriors roster last season, but did not play a regular-season game with the team.

Broncos rally from 14-point deficit to hand Eagles their first loss of the season, 21-17

Bo Nix led the Broncos on three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, J.K. Dobbins rushed for a 2-yard score in the period and the Broncos wiped out a 14-point deficit to hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season, 21-17.

NFL Week 6 schedule: What to know about upcoming games

The sixth week of the 2025 season promises to be just as whacky and wild as Week 5 with an NFC East rivalry matchup leading the charge to start things off.

Politics News

Govs. group faces division on Trump's troop deployment

The Democratic governors of California and Illinois are threatening to leave the National Governors Association because of its silence on President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops across state lines despite objections from the receiving states’ leaders.

Florida lawmakers clash over property tax vs. insurance priorities

State lawmakers returned to Tallahassee this week with affordability concerns top of mind, as they gear up for next session.

Trump says Canadians will travel to the US again after a trade deal is worked out

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump predicted that Canadians will travel to the United States once again after a trade deal is reached. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday that he understands why many Canadians are refusing to visit.

Watch: Bondi faces Senate questioning on DOJ oversight

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday on oversight of the Justice Department.

Treasury Department defends Trump $1 coin plan

The Treasury Department defended its plans to honor President Trump with a $1 coin as the country prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, arguing the occasion allows the administration to circumvent a law that only allows individuals to appear posthumously on printed currency.

Supreme Court term will tackle executive power

The term promises to be hugely consequential and focused in large part on how much power the Constitution gives to the president.

Walz reframes condition for calling special session on

The statement Wednesday seemed to walk back prior comments the DFLer made about bringing lawmakers back to St. Paul with or without an agreement on a special session.