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A deadlocked congress is unable to pass legislation for the 2026 budget, resulting in a government shutdown. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / US House of Representatives, Jan. 3, 2023)

United States Government shuts down

The United States government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress faced a deadlock regarding the 2026 budget, according to CNN Politics. Many worry that the shutdown could lead to significant problems as all non-essential operations come to a halt and some federal workers face blocked salaries.

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The legal ramifications of this ruling will be widely felt. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Kurtkaiser, June 7, 2021)

New Supreme Court ruling makes way for racial profiling amongst ICE agents

In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of allowing immigration services in Los Angeles to consider race, along with language, occupation and location as justification for targeting certain individuals, according to The Guardian.  With a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court voted in solidarity to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents more autonomy in whom they decide to pull aside and question, a striking blow to lower courts, which barred ICE agents from targeting individuals without “reasonable suspicion,” BBC reports.

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President Donald Trump’s extravagant visit to the UK strengthens ties between the countries, makes little political or economic progress and sparks protests in Britain. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / The White House, July 28, 2025)

Trump’s state visit to the UK

President Donald Trump concluded his second state visit to the United Kingdom on Sept. 18 after three days of meetings and lavish ceremonies. According to The Independent, although some see economic and political potential in Trump’s visit, many found the visit to be overly lavish and extravagant.

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Grizzly bear walking in Yellowstone National Park. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Hiker suffers serious injuries after bear attack in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park has temporarily shut down its trail after a 29-year-old hiker suffered serious injuries from a bear attack. A solo hiker was walking by Turbid Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 16, when he had a “surprise encounter” with what the park officials think was a defensive grizzly, according to the New York Post. The hiker initially thought that it was a black bear, but judging by its stature and behavioral description, it was likely a grizzly bear.

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The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is focused on individual and group efforts bringing communities together with inspiration. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: 66-year-old proves dreams are never too old, liver donors and recipients train for 316-mile race together

Kent Broussard dreamed of becoming a tubist in the marching line for Louisiana State University after seeing a halftime show during a game he attended as a child. Years went by, and Broussard never reached that goal, until he retired from his job and decided now was the time to try, Steve Hartman reported in his “On the Road” series with CBS.

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