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Details: Written by STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer; Published: 08 October 2023

Leaders in both parties acknowledge that the rise of serious outsider candidates threatens to undermine the strength of Democratic and Republican candidates in the 2024 general election. Over the past week alone, two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids. Robert Kennedy Jr., is expected to become the latest to launch an independent or third-party presidential bid on Monday

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 08 October 2023

An Israeli firefighter hands a drink to a young child next to a site struck by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli soldiers are battling Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel and launching airstrikes on Gaza, a day after an unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas fighters. In northern Israel a brief exchange of strikes with Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group raised fears of a broader conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the country is at war and will exact a heavy price from its enemies. Hamas leaders said they were prepared for further escalation

Details: Written by CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 08 October 2023

American babies and toddlers with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention, since all U.S. states and territories accept federal funding for this program. But stagnant pay and an increasing cost of living mean many health care providers can no longer afford to participate. Children's development is suffering as a result and Asian, Hispanic and Black children are less likely to receive these crucial services

Details: Written by HALLIE GOLDEN and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press; Published: 06 October 2023

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 05 October 2023

(Photo/ Annie O’Neill/Cleveland Clinic)

They’ve already beat the odds!

Details: Written by Noura Insolera, University of Michigan; Published: 05 October 2023

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Millions of Americans depend on public safety net programs, whether for a month or for years. That assistance will be jeopardized should the government shut down if Congress fails to pass a budget before its mid-November deadline.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 05 October 2023

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The brackets offer clarity to taxpayers regarding the classification of their income and the computation of taxable amounts. Notably, the IRS has raised the income thresholds for each bracket.