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Donny Hathaway, born Oct. 1, 1945, in Chicago, became one of the most influential soul voices of the 20th century. From his Grammy-winning collaborations with Roberta Flack to writing the holiday classic “This Christmas,” Hathaway’s music remains timeless. Despite his brilliance, he struggled with mental illness and died by suicide in 1979 at only 33 years old. We remember his life, music, and enduring legacy.

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The U.S. government is officially shut down. More than 750,000 federal workers are bracing for furloughs, layoffs, or worse as President Donald Trump vows “irreversible” changes. While Medicare, Medicaid, the mail, and Social Security checks continue, programs like SNAP and WIC could run out of money within a week, cutting off nearly 7 million mothers and children. TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and members of the military are working without pay. Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats are trading blame as the standoff deepens.

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Miami and Los Angeles top UBS’s Global Real Estate Bubble Index, with housing costs far outpacing local wages. Tokyo and Zurich also rank high on the list, while New York and San Francisco show lower risk levels. The report cites still-elevated financing costs, affordability strains, and inflation as ongoing market pressures.

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President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a 20-point Gaza peace plan calling for a cease-fire, prisoner swaps, humanitarian aid, and Israeli withdrawal. The plan would establish a temporary Palestinian technocratic committee overseen by an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump, with Tony Blair among its members. Hamas faces a three-to-four-day deadline to respond, even as Israeli airstrikes intensify in Gaza.

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George Hardy, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at 100 at his home in Sarasota, Florida. A Philadelphia native, Hardy flew missions in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and 12 Air Medals. He later worked as an engineer and educator and spent decades preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, highlighting both their combat service and fight against racism.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a fiery address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Sept. 30, 2025. He criticized “fat generals,” mocked “dudes in dresses,” and vowed to eliminate DEI programs while rolling back what he called “stupid” rules of engagement. He also invoked the phrase “FAFO” directed at America’s enemies. Pentagon officials likened the event to a Trump campaign rally, raising concerns as a government shutdown looms.

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Oregon filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump after his order to send 200 National Guard troops to Portland. Gov. Tina Kotek and state officials argue the deployment represents federal overreach and will only escalate tensions. The lawsuit follows a similar challenge from California earlier this year.

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At the 54th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, lawmakers and military leaders gathered for the Veterans Braintrust. The forum tackled addiction, smoking, and mental health challenges among veterans while honoring the late Rep. Charles Rangel, who founded the Braintrust.

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Congress is on the brink of another government shutdown. Lawmakers are at odds as Republicans push a short-term bill and Democrats demand an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. With both sides holding firm, President Trump said, “If the government has to shut down, so be it.”

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Maurice Hastings spent 38 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Convicted in 1983, Hastings’ repeated requests for DNA testing were denied until 2021, when new evidence exonerated him and pointed to another man. His conviction was vacated in 2022, and in 2023 a judge declared him “factually innocent.” Now 72, Hastings has been awarded a record $25 million settlement in California.

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