With Medicaid benefits on the line, tech tools not up to the task of determining eligibility

D.C. Memo | A recap of a week’s worth of Washington political news, journalism, and opinion, delivered with an eye toward what matters for Minnesota. This summer, the state of Louisiana texted just over 13,000 people enrolled in its Medicaid...

Obamacare prices become public, highlighting big increases

The extra funding helped make insurance effectively free for poorer Americans and offered financial help for the first time for people earning more than four times the federal poverty level, or about $64,000 for a single person. If the funding...

Three teens shot near Clark Atlanta University

ATLANTA — Three teenagers are recovering after being shot near Clark Atlanta University, not far from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. According to Atlanta Police, the victims ages 17, 18, and 19 were alert, conscious, and breathing when they were taken to...

Kazakhstan and the United States Strengthening Their Partnership

“Kazakhstan today holds leading positions in Central Asia, accounting for more than 60% of all attracted investments in the region. This is direct evidence of international business confidence and the effectiveness of our economic policy,” noted...

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association slams Trump plan to increase Argentinian beef imports

Last week, President Trump announced a plan to dramatically increase low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef, seemingly defying his own “America First” agenda grounded in an economic theory of high tariffs on foreign goods and increased domestic...

Free vaccinations offered for COVID-19, flu across metro Atlanta

MARIETTA, GA — For those who are interested in being extra cautious, free vaccines are being offered for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles across metro Atlanta. In-Community partnered with Walgreens to offer the vaccinations, with the clinic...

Popular Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Recalled, Per FDA

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes have been recalled. The makeup remover wipes tested positive for a bacterium called Pluralibacter gergoviae. Here’s a list of affected products. Fans of makeup remover wipes might want to...

Chick-fil-A’s Vending Machine Could Transform Colorado Fast Food

The intention of new technology is always to make life easier in Colorado. Think of the Jetsons. With robot servants, self-driving vehicles, and food printers, their fictional life is far easier than ours. Two of these futuristic things from the...

Jon Ossoff blames Trump as another Georgia hospital shutters some services

Politically Georgia Your daily jolt of news and analysis from the AJC politics team. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is a Georgia Democrat up for reelection in 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC) Today’s newsletter highlights: Tim Echols asks for help in the Public...

Shingles vaccine connected to 'exciting' health benefits in large study

Fox News chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel reports on the CDC's decision to update COVID vaccine guidance and more on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, a...

Hyundai Translead Named Exclusive Distributor for XCIENT Trucks in North America

Have you caught that low-key buzz at your local freight yard lately? On October, 2025, Hyundai Translead scored the exclusive North American rights to distribute Hyundai’s XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks. With fleets under serious pressure to slash...

As Timberwolves struggle on defense, Chris Finch challenges Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels

MINNEAPOLIS — In the first week of the NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ once-proud defense has been embarrassed by Luka Dončić, shredded by Jamal Murray and nearly bested by Jerami Grant. As he searches for ways to fix what has the looks of...

After trading for Roger McCreary, will the Rams remain buyers at the deadline?

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — With the NFL’s trade deadline quickly approaching, the Los Angeles Rams made it clear this week where they stand in the market. They are buyers. At least to some degree. Los Angeles made its first trade of the season...

Georgia sheriff committed to recovering Shaq's stolen SUV: 'We have search warrants'

A custom-built 2025 Range Rover intended for Shaquille O’Neal was stolen in Georgia earlier this month, before it could be delivered to O’Neal. Investigators are still working to locate the vehicle, which is valued at $180,000. “It was in transit...

MLS 2025 salaries: Messi remains top earner; Highest, lowest spenders revealed

The MLS Players Association released the second of its two annual updates of player salary data, painting the full picture of the 2025 season in wage expenditure for all 30 clubs. The latest version reflects summer signings, headlined by LAFC star...

Viking Therapeutics to Highlight Clinical Data from VK2735 Obesity Program in Presentations at ObesityWeek® 2025

Poster Presentation on VENTURE Study Results Evaluating Impact of VK2735 on Prediabetes and Cardiometabolic Status Additional Poster Presentations Scheduled for American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2025...

Times of Troy: Should USC’s Lincoln Riley — or any other head football coach — also call plays?

Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. Here’s hoping you had a nice, relaxing bye week that was not consumed by a sick toddler. Alas, not all of us were so lucky. I can’t imagine there was much relaxing for Lincoln Riley this week, either....

Austin’s Red Scare

Last February, a Silicon Valley émigré named Joe Lonsdale looked out the window of his Austin office and did not like what he saw. There on the lawn of the exquisitely restored mission-style building that housed the Cicero Institute, a public...

These Are the 11 Best Frozen Foods for Blood Sugar, According to Registered Dietitians

Blood sugar regulation plays a key role in overall health and wellness. Luckily, what you eat (or don’t) can support efforts to manage your blood sugar. While frozen foods may not be the first type of food that comes to mind when considering how...

U.S. States Warn Food Aid Benefits Will Halt if Federal Shutdown Drags On

By Leah Douglas and P.J. Huffstutter WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Reuters) - U.S. states this week warned food aid recipients that their benefits may not be distributed in November if the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week....