The U.S. government grinds to a halt as the shutdown reaches critical mass. FAA delays, GI Bill disruptions, food insecurity, and public frustration grow. Meanwhile, New York City’s new openly Communist mayor doubles down on failed urban policies, sparking mixed feelings nationwide.

Abroad, tensions continue to escalate as Venezuela inches toward open conflict. Nigeria descends deeper into chaos with the continued persecution and genocide of Christians. And astronomers are now eyeing 3I ATLAS with increasing curiosity, is it just another interstellar visitor, or something else entirely?

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