How fast will SNAP food stamps start flowing again once the government reopens? … from the Independent Katie Hawkinson
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David Szalay wins Booker prize with ‘extraordinary and singular’ novel Flesh … from the Independent Annabel Nugent
The British-Hungarian author’s novel exploring modern masculinity was chosen unanimously as this year’s winner, says judging chair Roddy Doyle Read More
David Szalay’s Flesh is the most deserved Booker Prize winner in years … from the Independent Martin Chilton
The British-Hungarian author’s triumph caps off what has already been a wonderful year for the UK’s most prestigious award for fiction, writes Martin Chilton Read…
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal … from the Independent Ronald Blum
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists … from the Independent The Associated Press
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Read More
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The swinging scandal that led to TV stardom … from the Independent Carsen Holaday
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Suburban Chicago dad and toddler headed to store says they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents … from the Independent Sophia Tareen
A suburban Chicago father says he and his 1-year-old daughter were pepper-sprayed at close range as they headed grocery shopping over the weekend and happened…
JD Vance jokes about job complaints while visiting Walter Reed patients … from the Independent Holly Patrick
JD Vance said he would remember a military veteran “every time I’m bitching about my job” as he visited service members at Walter Reed National…
An emerging shutdown deal doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them … from the Independent Ali Swenson
A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have…