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politics

Live updates: SNAP benefits in peril as shutdown persists; Obama to stump for Dems in VA, NJ

By The Hill | | 11/1/2025 6:24 PM

Federal food aid is on the line as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is poised to run out of money on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. A federal judge on Friday ordered officials to tap emergency funds for the program and President Trump later indicated that he would follow through. But a plan... ... Read full Story

metro

Controversial ex-FDNY Commish Laura Kavanagh ‘lobbying’ Mamdani for deputy mayor gig: sources

By New York Post | Doree Lewak | 11/1/2025 6:11 PM

Kavanagh, the city's first female fire commissioner, resigned in July 2024, and largely remained out of public life after leaving city government. ... Read full Story

metro

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. expected to cruise to re-election — but daughter-abuse trial could negate win

By New York Post | Shane Galvin | 11/1/2025 5:56 PM

Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife La'Quetta, superintendent of schools, are each accused of brutally assaulting their 16-year-old daughter and will go on trial before hizzoner can be sworn into office in January. ... Read full Story

politics

Fetterman leans on fellow Dems to reopen government: ‘This is not some sh—y game show’

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 11/1/2025 5:49 PM

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Friday criticized his fellow Democrats for repeatedly voting against legislation to reopen the government — a move that has put aid programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at risk. Democrats have held firm to their demands for an extension of health care subsidies under the Affordable Care... ... Read full Story

people

Mariah Carey shares the long-awaited video welcoming Christmas

By marca.com | CONNOR REID | 11/1/2025 5:43 PM

The singer is already beginning her particular preparation for these special dates Leer ... Read full Story

world

Carney says China doesn’t share concerns about ‘foreign interference’

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 11/1/2025 5:41 PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney said China does not grasp Canada's level of concern on "foreign interference" after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. ... Read full Story

food

The Dollar Tree Food Myth You Should Stop Believing

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) | 11/1/2025 5:39 PM

There's a myth surrounding dollar stores, like Dollar Tree, that is best left behind, especially if you believe that it's only a place for low-quality items. ... Read full Story

metro

Just end the suffering! Post reporter ready to drop Jets season tickets in family for 50 years

By New York Post | Rich Calder | 11/1/2025 5:37 PM

Post reporter Rich Calder is ready to drop Jets season tickets he's had in my family for more than 50 years after the longtime-losing franchise announced ticket prices for most seats next season are going up – again. ... Read full Story

people

Jamie Lee Curtis on today's society: "You are despised for having a mind that contemplates contradictory thoughts"

By marca.com | AUSTIN CALDWELL | 11/1/2025 5:37 PM

The American spoke in an interview with People Leer ... Read full Story

auto

Nissan Debuts Next Generation Elgrand Minivan At Japan Mobility Show

By carbuzz.com | Ian Wright | 11/1/2025 5:30 PM

The odd-looking van is heavily inspired by the Hyper Tourer Concept Nissan previously showed in 2023. ... Read full Story

metro

These new characters are gearing up for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — with trial run at MetLife Stadium

By New York Post | Angela Barbuti | 11/1/2025 5:28 PM

Four new character balloons that will be featured in the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were puffed up to take a test run in the skies above MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday. ... Read full Story

metro

NJ inferno kills family of 5, including 3 kids, on Halloween: ‘This is the biggest loss we’ve seen’

By New York Post | David Spector, Tina Moore | 11/1/2025 5:19 PM

A New Jersey family of five was tragically killed Halloween night, with two children found dead in the bathroom, after a massive fire ripped through their Paterson home. ... Read full Story

long_island

Town declares state of emergency after storm erosion imperils Sunrise Highway; repairs begin

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 11/1/2025 5:18 PM

Southampton Town officials have declared a state of emergency after Thursday’s storm caused significant erosion near the Shinnecock … Continued The post Town declares state of emergency after storm erosion imperils Sunrise Highway; repairs begin appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

upstate

Authorities identify victims of deadly Milton plane crash

By NEWS10 ABC | Kristina Handy | 11/1/2025 5:11 PM

The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the victims of the fatal plane crash in Milton on Friday. ... Read full Story

politics

Rap star Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing persecution of Christians in Nigeria

By Fox News | | 11/1/2025 5:03 PM

Nicki Minaj thanked President Donald Trump for highlighting Christian persecution in Nigeria, expressing gratitude for his stance on religious freedom. ... Read full Story

politics

Former Miss Venezuela blames 'socialism and open borders' for her country's devastating collapse

By Fox News | | 11/1/2025 5:01 PM

Former Miss Venezuela Carmen Maria Montiel, now a Republican congressional candidate, blames socialism for her country's decline from oil-rich prosperity to poverty. ... Read full Story

finance

My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 11/1/2025 4:55 PM

“I saw her transfer $150 after we were done shopping.” ... Read full Story

finance

Here’s how the smart money is buying gold — now that it’s likely peaked for the year

By MarketWatch.com | Naeem Aslam | 11/1/2025 4:48 PM

Structural problems including high debt levels, deficits and geopolitical risks remain. ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Gwen Stefani's husband Blake Shelton shocks fans with surprising transformation – watch

By Hello! Magazine | Maria Sarabi | 11/1/2025 4:43 PM

Gwen Stefani and her husband, Blake Shelton, coordinated their Halloween costumes as they dressed up as characters from The Little Red Riding Hood – see video. ... Read full Story

food

5 Kitchen Gadgets Under $30 That Feel Way More Expensive

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Lottë Reford) | 11/1/2025 4:39 PM

Shopping for a useful gift for a foodie in your life or simply want a new kitchen tool? These five gadgets are all versatile, stylish, and cost less than $30. ... Read full Story

connecticut

CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats

by CT Mirror | Nov 02 2025

FFNEWS

Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand

by FreightWaves | Nov 02 2025

football

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

how_to

Want a Freakishly Clean Bathroom? Use These 9 Tips From a Former Custodian

by CNET | Nov 02 2025

long_island

No Suffolk elementary schools make New York’s top 100 — but these 10 came closest

by greaterlongisland.com | Oct 31 2025

mental

I Study Behavioral Health for a Living: Here Are 8 Little Rules for a Happier Life I Wish Everyone Knew

by thehealthy.com | Oct 24 2025

nation

42M lose SNAP benefits despite efforts to fund the food program

by upi.com | Nov 02 2025

new_jersey

NJ Spotlight News special edition — ‘Painting Community’: October 31, 2025

by NJ Spotlight | Oct 31 2025

nutrition

Sebastian Maniscalco Reveals How Jerry Seinfeld Helped Him Establish a Mental Health Routine

by thehealthy.com | Oct 15 2025

odd_fun

Watch: Venomous snake rescued from backyard swimming pool

by United Press International, Inc. | Oct 31 2025

retirement

Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds

by Fox News | Sep 30 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

technology

Scientists discover elusive ‘dance’ of electrons, atoms that kill electricity

by Interesting Engineering | Nov 02 2025

wellness

Sleep Doctors Say Waking Up at the Same Time Every Day Can Help You Doze Off Faster

by Self.com | Oct 31 2025

world

Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s home run ball in decisive Game 7

by Global News | Nov 02 2025

Word of the Day

arbitrary

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2025 is:

arbitrary • \AHR-buh-trair-ee\ • adjective

Arbitrary describes something that is not planned or chosen for a particular reason, is not based on reason or evidence, or is done without concern for what is fair or right.

// Because the committee wasn’t transparent about the selection process, the results of the process appeared to be wholly arbitrary.

// An arbitrary number will be assigned to each participant.

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Examples:

“The authority of the crown, contemporaries believed, was instituted by God to rule the kingdom and its people. England’s sovereign was required to be both a warrior and a judge, to protect the realm from external attack and internal anarchy. To depose the king, therefore, was to risk everything—worldly security and immortal soul—by challenging the order of God’s creation. Such devastatingly radical action could never be justified unless kingship became tyranny: rule by arbitrary will rather than law, threatening the interests of kingdom and people instead of defending them.” — Helen Castor, The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, 2024

Did you know?

Donning black robes and a powdered wig to learn about arbitrary might seem to be an arbitrary—that is, random or capricious—choice, but it would in fact jibe with the word’s etymology. Arbitrary comes from the Latin noun arbiter, which means “judge” and is the source of the English word arbiter, also meaning “judge.” In English, arbitrary first meant “depending upon choice or discretion” and was specifically used to indicate the sort of decision (as for punishment) left up to the expert determination of a judge rather than defined by law. Today, it can also be used for anything determined by or as if by chance or whim.

Live updates: SNAP benefits in peril as shutdown persists; Obama to stump for Dems in VA, NJ

Controversial ex-FDNY Commish Laura Kavanagh ‘lobbying’ Mamdani for deputy mayor gig: sources

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. expected to cruise to re-election — but daughter-abuse trial could negate win

Fetterman leans on fellow Dems to reopen government: ‘This is not some sh—y game show’

Mariah Carey shares the long-awaited video welcoming Christmas

Carney says China doesn’t share concerns about ‘foreign interference’

The Dollar Tree Food Myth You Should Stop Believing

Just end the suffering! Post reporter ready to drop Jets season tickets in family for 50 years

Jamie Lee Curtis on today's society: "You are despised for having a mind that contemplates contradictory thoughts"

Nissan Debuts Next Generation Elgrand Minivan At Japan Mobility Show

These new characters are gearing up for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — with trial run at MetLife Stadium

NJ inferno kills family of 5, including 3 kids, on Halloween: ‘This is the biggest loss we’ve seen’

Town declares state of emergency after storm erosion imperils Sunrise Highway; repairs begin

Authorities identify victims of deadly Milton plane crash

Rap star Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Former Miss Venezuela blames 'socialism and open borders' for her country's devastating collapse

My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird?

Here’s how the smart money is buying gold — now that it’s likely peaked for the year

Gwen Stefani's husband Blake Shelton shocks fans with surprising transformation – watch

5 Kitchen Gadgets Under $30 That Feel Way More Expensive

CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats

Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Want a Freakishly Clean Bathroom? Use These 9 Tips From a Former Custodian

No Suffolk elementary schools make New York’s top 100 — but these 10 came closest

I Study Behavioral Health for a Living: Here Are 8 Little Rules for a Happier Life I Wish Everyone Knew

42M lose SNAP benefits despite efforts to fund the food program

NJ Spotlight News special edition — ‘Painting Community’: October 31, 2025

Sebastian Maniscalco Reveals How Jerry Seinfeld Helped Him Establish a Mental Health Routine

Watch: Venomous snake rescued from backyard swimming pool

Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds

Pelé's life in pictures

Scientists discover elusive ‘dance’ of electrons, atoms that kill electricity

Sleep Doctors Say Waking Up at the Same Time Every Day Can Help You Doze Off Faster

Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s home run ball in decisive Game 7

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Venomous snake rescued from backyard swimming pool

2.Ohio man forgets winning lottery ticket at home, wins another $500,000

3.Watch: Lost dog found 5 years later, 520 miles from home

4.Ozzy Osbourne pumpkin mosaic breaks Guinness World Record

5.Watch: Deer rescued from between bars of metal fence in Virginia

6.Ohio State marks mascot's 60th by breaking a world record

7.Watch: Utah man drops 1,917-pound pumpkin onto his Geo Metro

8.Watch: Dog rescued after fall from San Francisco cliff

9.Please, Please, Please Do Not Wear Any Of These Wildly Offensive Halloween Costumes This Year

10.Watch: Dog reunited with owner 7 years after burglary in Florida