A heatwave in the western United States has set new temperature records and is expected to spread eastward. The National Weather Service reports that temperatures are 25-35 degrees Fahrenheit higher than usual for this time of year.
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The western US is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave.
Temperatures are 25-35 degrees Fahrenheit above average for this time of year.
The National Weather Service has forecasted that the heatwave will spread eastward.
The affected regions are experiencing unusually high temperatures for the season.
The National Weather Service provided the forecast information.
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A Pew Research Center report shows that most Americans find extramarital affairs morally wrong, with nearly all respondents agreeing on this point. However, Americans are divided on other moral issues like abortion and pornography. The study highlights differences in moral opinions based on political affiliation, age, and religious beliefs.
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Nearly 90% of Americans believe extramarital affairs are morally wrong.
The report surveyed attitudes on 15 behaviors, including abortion, pornography, and the death penalty.
Around 47% of U.S. adults believe abortion is morally wrong, while 52% consider it acceptable or not a moral issue.
Views on pornography are split, with 52% seeing it as morally wrong.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view abortion, homosexuality, and pornography as morally wrong.
Democrats are more likely to say the death penalty and spanking children are immoral.
Younger adults often view extreme wealth and spanking children negatively compared to older generations.
White evangelical Protestants generally have more conservative views on sex and family-related issues than other religious groups.
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This article discusses how uneven Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security wait times may affect travelers during weekend air travel. Due to a partial government shutdown and strong travel demand, some U.S. airports experience long waits, especially on weekends. Travelers are advised to use tools like the MyTSA app to check current security wait times.
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TSA security line wait times are uneven across U.S. airports, especially during peak travel times.
A partial government shutdown is causing staffing shortages, affecting TSA operations.
Some major airports report wait times of up to two or three hours during peak times.
Generally, TSA PreCheck lines are faster, with wait times under 10 minutes when dedicated lanes are open.
Tools like the MyTSA app provide real-time wait time estimates for travelers.
The TSA recommends arriving at airports two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights.
Atlanta International Airport offers live updates on wait times for each checkpoint online.
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Two parents in Atlanta changed their dinner routine by serving their children an early meal, right after school. This change helped reduce stress during family dinners and improved their children's behavior and evenings, leading to more relaxed bedtime routines.
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Lexi and Jordan Poer shifted their children's dinner time to right after school.
The change resulted in calmer children and smoother evenings.
Early dinners led to less stress during mealtime and improved bedtime routines.
The concept went viral on Instagram, sparking mixed reactions from other parents.
Lexi emphasized adapting meal times rather than sticking to strict schedules.
Many parents responded positively, sharing that they related to the difficulties of traditional dinner times.
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The U.S. government, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, plans to change the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules. These changes aim to increase the variety of healthy foods retailers must offer to accept SNAP benefits, as part of a larger effort to improve public health. The planned reforms would require retailers to stock more nutritious options and follow new federal dietary guidelines.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are leading the proposed changes to SNAP.
The rule change would increase required food variety from 12 to 28 items in four staple food categories.
About 250,000 retailers part of SNAP need to increase their healthy food offerings.
The initiative is part of the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign to combat chronic disease and obesity.
A revised food pyramid by Kennedy emphasizes red meat, cheese, fruits, and vegetables.
Data indicates high healthcare spending on chronic conditions, linked to diet.
Concerns have been raised about current rules allowing stores to offer limited nutritional value.
Secretary Rollins approved waivers to restrict SNAP purchases of items like candy and soda in 22 states.
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Food prices in the U.S. have increased over the past year, with an average rise of 3.1% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. President Donald Trump aims to address high food costs as part of his administration's efforts. Different food categories have seen varying price hikes, with non-alcoholic beverages experiencing the highest increase.
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Food prices rose by an average of 3.1% from February 2025 to February 2026.
Prices for food consumed at home increased by 2.4%.
Prices for food consumed outside the home increased by 3.9%.
Non-alcoholic beverages saw the largest increase at 5.6%.
Coffee prices rose by more than 20% from 2024 to 2025.
Cereals, bakery products, fruits, and vegetables increased by 2.7%.
Egg prices dropped by 42.1% after supply issues improved.
Certain food groups, like sugar and non-alcoholic beverages, may see further price increases in 2026.
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Senators met with a White House official to discuss funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over a month. The shutdown occurred because of disagreements over funding for immigration agencies and changes to their operations. The Senate met again to try and find a solution.
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A group of senators met with White House border official Tom Homan.
The meeting aimed to discuss the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The shutdown started because Congress could not agree on funding for immigration agencies.
The Department of Homeland Security's funding lapsed on February 14.
Disagreements involve Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
Senators from both political parties are involved in the discussions.
They are waiting for a new offer from the White House to move forward.
Senators admitted they are still far from a final agreement.
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Travelers in the U.S. faced long waits at airport security checkpoints due to staffing shortages in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These shortages are linked to a partial government shutdown affecting TSA employees who are working without pay. The wait times varied by airport and time, with some wait times exceeding two hours at major hubs.
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TSA staffing shortages are causing long security wait times at U.S. airports.
The staffing issues are due to a partial government shutdown, with agents working unpaid.
Callout rates, or the number of agents not reporting to work, have reached 10% nationwide.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport had wait times of up to two hours.
Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport reported delays of up to 150 minutes.
Some airports like Los Angeles had minimal delays, showing variability by location.
The TSA encourages travelers to check real-time wait info using airport websites or the MyTSA app.
Airports have asked the public for donations to support TSA workers during the shutdown.
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A petition is nearing 200,000 signatures against President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about the order's constitutionality on April 1. The order has not been implemented due to lower courts ruling it likely unconstitutional.
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President Trump's order aims to end birthright citizenship for children born to certain non-citizens.
The Supreme Court will hear the case Trump v. Barbara on April 1.
Lower courts have deemed the order likely unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is leading the legal challenge against the order.
A petition supporting the challenge has gathered over 193,000 signatures.
The 14th Amendment has historically been interpreted to grant citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
A ruling from the Supreme Court is expected by early summer.
The case is part of a broader immigration policy by President Trump.
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House Democrats are introducing three bills to limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States. The bills aim to reduce the fear of enforcement among international visitors and immigrant communities by limiting ICE's role near World Cup events and venues.
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The proposed legislation aims to reduce ICE's presence around World Cup venues and fan zones.
Advocates fear ICE operations could cause concern for visitors and immigrant communities.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said ICE would be part of overall security for the event.
The Save the World Cup Act would ban immigration enforcement near matches and fan areas.
Other proposed measures would prevent the use of federal funds for enforcement at public transit in host cities unless there are urgent security threats.
Matches will be held in multiple U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
Lawmakers want the focus to be on security rather than immigration enforcement quotas.
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A new bill called the Feeding Families Not Fear Act has been proposed by two Democratic lawmakers. This bill aims to shift federal money away from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food.
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The bill was introduced by Representatives Shontel Brown and Jim McGovern, both Democrats.
If passed, the bill would take some funding from ICE and redirect it to SNAP.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act previously gave ICE $75 billion while reducing SNAP funding by $186 billion.
SNAP benefits assist millions of low-income U.S. households, including nearly 40% of children under 18.
SNAP served an average of 42.1 million people monthly in 2023, covering 12.6% of the U.S. population.
Under the current law, states with high error rates in SNAP payments will need to help cover costs starting in 2028.
Representatives Brown and McGovern are involved in agriculture-related committees in Congress.
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A study analyzed by Visual Capitalist shows the income needed to be considered middle class varies by U.S. state. Massachusetts residents need the highest income for this status, while Mississippi residents need the least. The study highlights differences in how economic classes are defined across the country.
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Visual Capitalist used data from SmartAsset, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Pew Research Center.
Massachusetts requires the highest income to be considered middle class at $69,900.
Mississippi requires the lowest income for middle-class status at $39,400.
The middle class typically includes households with incomes between two-thirds and double the national median income, currently $77,719.
In 2023, only 51% of Americans were in the middle class, down from 61% in 1971.
Economic factors, including cost of living and income, impact where people choose to live.
The study also noted that incomes in Colorado, Georgia, and Maine are rising the fastest.
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The IRS is warning Americans to watch out for scams as the tax filing deadline approaches. These scams often involve impersonating IRS officials or giving misleading tax advice, which can lead to identity theft and financial loss.
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The IRS issued a "Dirty Dozen" list highlighting the top tax scams for 2026.
Scammers often pretend to be IRS officials and contact people by email, text, or phone.
The IRS advises that they never contact taxpayers through unsolicited emails or texts asking for personal information.
Fraudsters may use social media to spread false tax advice that could lead to audits or penalties.
Some scams involve creating fake charities to steal money and personal information.
The IRS warns about "ghost preparers" who file returns dishonestly and then disappear.
AI-enabled scams and robocalls impersonate IRS officials to demand immediate payment.
The IRS advises using only IRS.gov for creating online accounts to avoid identity theft.
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Texas State Representative James Talarico is currently ahead of his Republican opponents in the race for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll. The poll conducted by Impact Research shows Talarico leading against both current Texas Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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James Talarico is leading against both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race.
A recent poll by Impact Research shows Talarico ahead of Cornyn by 2 points (43% to 41%).
The same poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 1 point (44% to 43%).
Talarico was nominated for the Senate race after winning the Democratic Texas primary.
Cornyn and Paxton will have a runoff in May as neither received 50% of the vote.
Previous polls showed the Republican candidates slightly ahead.
The Impact Research poll surveyed 900 likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.3%.
The poll took place between March 12 and March 17, 2026.
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A coalition, including the National Parks Conservation Association, has filed for an injunction to stop and reverse the removal of certain exhibits in U.S. national parks. The exhibits were removed after President Donald Trump's executive order to review and change content in parks, aiming to ensure they tell a "full and accurate story" of American history.
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President Trump signed an order to review and remove certain national park exhibits in March 2025.
Exhibits removed included those about slavery, LGBTQ rights, climate change, and Native American history.
A coalition of organizations filed a lawsuit and requested an injunction to stop the removal of these exhibits.
The lawsuit claims Secretary's Order 3431 violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
The National Parks Conservation Association and others argue the changes harm the representation of diverse histories and scientific topics.
The Department of the Interior says the order ensures parks present a "full and accurate story" of American history.
The coalition's lawsuit is ongoing in a Massachusetts District Court.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of a TV host, has been missing for over six weeks, thought to be a targeted abduction. The FBI has video evidence and is investigating, but no suspect has been publicly identified. Concerns continue about her health as she requires daily medication.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared on January 31, 2023, from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Blood was found on her front porch, suggesting foul play.
The FBI released doorbell camera footage showing a man in a ski mask with a handgun holster near her home on the night of her disappearance.
There have been purported ransom notes demanding payment in cryptocurrency.
She needs daily medication, causing concern for her health.
Experts believe it was a "targeted abduction," implying careful planning.
The sheriff faced criticism and a recall effort for his handling of the case.
The investigation suggests more than one suspect could be involved.
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Lawmakers in Ohio, Idaho, and Kentucky are considering changes to the administration of SNAP (food assistance) due to new federal rules. These changes involve state-level bills aiming to adjust eligibility checks and manage costs more effectively. A new federal law will reduce federal support for SNAP administration starting in 2026.
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Ohio, Idaho, and Kentucky are working on state bills to handle upcoming changes in SNAP funding and error penalties.
Ohio plans to address a $50 million gap in administrative funding due to reduced federal support.
Ohio House Bill 730 aims to fund local administrative costs and address Ohio's 9% payment error rate, which is above the new 6% threshold.
Idaho's House Bill 730 introduces measures for checking lottery winnings and data-matching for SNAP participants.
Idaho's bill suggests spending $1.7 million, including hiring new state employees for SNAP management.
Kentucky's Senate Bill 257 proposes monthly or quarterly reviews of SNAP eligibility for certain groups.
Under the new law, states may eventually share some SNAP benefit costs if their error rates are high.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) changes how federal and state SNAP funding is shared, starting in October 2026.
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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was asked to leave a restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas. The restaurant staff reportedly felt uneasy with her security presence. The restaurant clarified there was no disruption during her visit.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the Governor of Arkansas and a former White House press secretary.
She claimed she was asked to leave The Croissanterie in Little Rock last week.
Sanders mentioned that she was having lunch with two other mothers.
She said her presence made the restaurant employees feel threatened.
The restaurant stated that they served her without interruption but some employees felt uncomfortable with the visible security detail.
The restaurant emphasized no staff made an inappropriate gesture; it was a customer.
The restaurant aims to ensure the comfort of both staff and guests.
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Carrie Prejean Boller received a Catholic award after being removed from President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. Boller lost her role following a heated meeting about antisemitism. The Catholic Champion Award was given to her by a group called Catholics for Catholics.
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Carrie Prejean Boller was given a Catholic award after her role in President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission ended.
She was removed from the commission after a meeting on antisemitism became disorderly.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick accused Boller of using the meeting for personal and political purposes.
The organization Catholics for Catholics gave her the Catholic Champion Award.
The award ceremony took place at the "Catholic Prayer for America Gala" in Washington D.C.
Catholics for Catholics is an advocacy group, not officially linked to the Catholic Church.
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Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a new bill that would help renters build credit by having their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus. This could make it easier for renters to qualify for home loans, especially for those without a traditional credit history. The bill targets landlords with 10 or more units, who would be required to offer tenants the option to report their rent payments.
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The bill, HF2123, is sponsored by Democratic state Representative Samakab Hussein.
It would require landlords with 10 or more units to give tenants the option to report on-time rent payments to credit bureaus.
A good credit score is important for getting approved for a mortgage and securing favorable interest rates.
The measure aims to help renters qualify for a mortgage even without traditional credit histories.
Rent payment reporting can help renters from low-income groups and people of color, who are often credit-invisible.
Participation for tenants is voluntary, and they can choose to opt out of reporting.
Similar laws have been passed in states like New York, Colorado, and California.
The bill would allocate funds to help landlords with reporting costs, prioritizing those with low-income tenants.
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