The Russian authorities canceled a festival in St. Petersburg, branding it “Satanist,” as part of a larger assault on anything viewed as a Western influence.

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In New York City, there are about 600 food pantries scattered across the five boroughs and at least 90 percent are run by either a religious organization or a nonprofit connected to a place of worship.

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An injection of $450 million for WIC comes as the Trump administration announced it would only fund partial benefits for another food aid program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, for November.

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“Book of Lives” offers two distinct versions of the esteemed novelist: “Peggy Nature” and “the brooder.”

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A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

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Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.

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Government shutdown threatens food stamps for 42 million Americans as House Democrats reject the GOP's funding bill over a healthcare cuts dispute.

Tulsi Gabbard makes surprise visit to Gaza ceasefire coordination center as 16 countries and 20 NGOs work together on Trump administration Middle East peace plan.

You don’t need to spend hundreds to get a good pair of sneakers. These sneakers for all-day comfort are all under $60.

Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, has died at 89. She was known for "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore" and "Rambling Rose."

New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani clash over resistance to President Donald Trump as Election Day approaches, with federal funding at stake.

The clock is running out on Andrew Cuomo, he basically has until Tuesday morning to make something happen — to shake things up, to convince convince voters that he’s worth voting for.

Elon Musk urges New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo in tomorrow's mayoral election, dismissing Curtis Sliwa as he backs the former governor's independent campaign.

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Ladd was Oscar-nominated for her performances in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart and Rambling Rose

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Jon Stewart has been highly critical of new Paramount chief David Ellison amid the company’s rightward shift in recent months.

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Jewish and Catholic leaders have condemned a Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania that included a replica of the Auschwitz gate

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Concerns were raised after developer Ubisoft discontinued online racing game The Crew in 2024

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The striker missed training on Monday after going off at the weekend with a muscle problem.

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Arne Slot’s Reds were triumphant in an almost identical week this time last year, but only a short time later both they and Real Madrid look very different

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