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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.In the New York borough of the Bronx, about 200 more people than usual showed up at the World of Life Christian Fellowship International pantry, many bundled in winter hats and coats and pushing collapsible shopping carts as they waited in a line that spanned multiple city blocks. Some arrived as early as 4 a.m. to…

Nicolas Jackson scored his first Bundesliga goal to help Bayern Munich extend their record start to the season with a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Even while resting key players, Bayern stretched their winning start to the season to 15 games across all competitions and ended Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga-record 37-game unbeaten away runTom Bischof sent Serge Gnabry through to open the scoring in the 25th minute, Konrad Laimer crossed for Jackson to head the second goal in the 31st, and Raphaël Guerreiro forced an own goal from Loïc Badé before the break.Jackson, who has scored twice in the Champions…

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche has called for a change to the rules of how VAR is used after his side conceded from a controversial corner for the second game in a row.Forest fell behind to a Casemiro header for Manchester United after officials awarded a corner despite replays not conclusively showing all of the ball had crossed the line. “It’s not out,” said former Premier League referee Mike Dean on Soccer Saturday. “The ball is nowhere near out. It’s just a guess by the referee.”VAR cannot currently intervene in these situations.Forest had conceded from a corner which should have…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, an administration official said Saturday.The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced engagement, said that the meeting is expected to take place Nov. 10.Trump met with al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia in May in what was the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years. Syria continues to struggle to emerge from decades of international isolation.The meeting, on the sidelines of Trump’s get-together with the…

Toothless Tottenham were booed off as Chelsea recorded a fifth straight win over their London rivals, with Joao Pedro’s first-half goal giving them a 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.A sorry Spurs, who could have moved second with victory, recorded the lowest expected goals (0.05xG) by a Premier League team this season and their lowest on record since Opta started collecting Premier League xG data in 2012/13. Tottenham’s lack of creativity and spark once again proved a huge issue as the home fans showed their frustration throughout, as they watched their side fail to have a shot on target…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s health minister says early detection and comprehensive care are central to the country’s fight against breast cancer, as the Kuwait Breast Cancer Conference 2025 opened Friday. Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said the ministry’s approach aims to align with “the latest global medical advancements,” describing the conference as a scientific and humanitarian platform that puts “the individual and their wellbeing at the top of priorities.”Citing World Health Organization data, Al-Awadhi said more than 2.3 million women worldwide were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and that number is expected to rise by nearly 38 percent by 2050, according…

KUWAIT: Upholding its commitment to participating in the annual global movement for raising awareness about breast cancer throughout October, Burgan Bank concluded its month-long Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, under the theme ‘Driven by You’. The multi-faceted campaign included several events designed to engage, inform and empower employees as well as the bank’s community, expanding on its comprehensive social responsibility program and cementing its committed adherence to international environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.“As our most valued resource and pillar of our sustainable growth, our employees’ and their families’ health remains at the top of our priorities, and fostering a work…

KUWAIT: The National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) organized a special sporting event titled “Pink Lifebuoy” to boost the self-confidence of cancer survivors and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle.The event featured a friendly basketball game between the Makin Club team of survivors and the Soroptimist team of healthy individuals, in cooperation with the Fatat Sports Club, which hosted the game on its courts. The event was attended by Dr Hessa Majid Al-Shahin, member of the board of directors of the National Campaign (CAN) and head of the breast cancer awareness initiative. “The aim of holding such events is to boost the…

Following the break, the Reds hauled themselves back in front just two minutes after the restart, Tommy Pilling driving into the area to win a penalty, which Gordon duly converted.Liverpool went searching for a third to earn some breathing room in the fixture, though goalkeeper Owen Foster kept them at bay.Figueroa’s touch and lay off allowed Trent Kone-Doherty to race in but the visitors cleared his unselfish squared ball to Gordon.Pitt then forced Foster into a strong save after good build-up from Kieran Morrison to work a chance.Figueroa, however, wasn’t to be denied another as he converted his second goal…

Emily KeoghNov 1, 2025, 12:01 PM ETCloseBased in London, Emily Keogh is ESPN’s women’s soccer correspondent, specializing in the WSL and UWCLMary Earps shed light on her rocky relationship with Hannah Hampton in her upcoming autobiography. GettyChelsea manager Sonia Bompastor slammed Mary Earps over a lack of respect for England manager Sarina Wiegman and showed unwavering support for “class” goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.Former England goalkeeper Earps launched a scathing attack on Wiegman for rewarding “bad behaviour” when rival shot-stopper Hampton was brought back into the England side and eventually made No.1.The former Manchester United and current Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper called Weigman’s handling…