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Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid
SUMMARY: Several dozen states might need to pay millions for food aid if they don't reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But nine states with low error rates won't have to pay anything when the new cost-sharing requirements begin in October 2027. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released data Wednesday showing which states might owe money when cost-sharing start. States with high error rates face tough choices, like cutting other services or making it harder to stay in SNAP. Some states might even consider leaving the program. Advocates are urging Congress to delay these cost-sharing requirements.
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AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs
SUMMARY: A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI. It's called RAISE US and it's starting with more than $500 million for education and training programs at the state level. An analysis by the Boston Consulting Group estimated that more than half of U.S. jobs will be reshaped by AI over the next few years. Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb are the co-founders. They're planning to start with programs in Arkansas, Maryland, Utah and Connecticut. Raimondo says the states will test ideas that Congress can later embrace as policies.
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AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership
SUMMARY: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is endorsing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. This breaks with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and deepens a party split in one of 2026’s most important races. Van Hollen shared the endorsement first with The Associated Press as early voting begins in Michigan. He says El-Sayed is the strongest candidate to win in November. The endorsement comes as progressives look to build on recent wins in New York. It also raises the stakes in Michigan, where Democrats must hold retiring Sen. Gary Peters’ seat to have a shot at retaking the Senate majority.
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US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a manufacturer of harmful chemicals known as PFAS. Under the agreement, Chemours will pay a civil penalty of $22.5 million for alleged violations and spend $90 million over 15 years to mitigate PFAS discharges in three states: West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey. The company also agreed to install PFAS pollution controls and supply clean drinking water to affected communities. Combined, the penalties and relief programs are estimated to cost $450 million.
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A member of the cultlike Zizians group is charged in the killings of her parents in Pennsylvania
SUMMARY: A Pennsylvania prosecutor says a member of the cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged in the 2022 killing of her parents, and authorities don't believe she acted alone. Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse said Wednesday that 33-year-old Michelle Zajko faces murder, burglary and conspiracy charges. Rita and Richard Zajko were shot in their Chester Heights home on New Year’s Eve, Michelle's birthday. Rouse says if Zajko didn't pull the trigger, she arranged for it. But she has denied killing her parents. She's been jailed since February 2025, when she was arrested with two other members of the group in Maryland.
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O'Hoppe's 10th inning single drives in winning run as Angels rally over Orioles 7-6
SUMMARY: Nolan Schanuel reached third on an error and Logan O’Hoppe drove him in on a soft ground ball in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday. Pinch-hitter Vaughn Grissom started the rally with an RBI single in the eighth, and Wade Meckler tied the game with a two-run single. Pete Alonso gave the Orioles the lead again with a 10th-inning RBI single, but Oswald Peraza scored on Schanuel’s soft grounder to tie after Keegan Akin mishandled the toss while covering first.
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Sabres trade Tuch to the Capitals in sign-and-trade deal. Nashville lands Drury from Colorado
SUMMARY: The Sabres dealt Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal that got the veteran forward his desired long-term contract, with Buffalo acquiring assets in return for a player the team anticipated losing in free agency. The Capitals announced Buffalo signing Tuch to an eight-year, $84 million contract before sending him to Washington. This is Washington's second big addition after acquiring Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis. Buffalo also sent defenseman Bo Byram to Chicago. In another trade, Nashville acquired Jack Drury from Colorado. San Jose GM Mike Grier noted increased activity due to the rising salary cap. The sign-and-trade was Buffalo's only option to get value for Tuch.
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Derek Hill hits 2-out, 2-run pinch homer in 9th to lift the Phillies past the Nationals, 5-4
SUMMARY: Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night. The comeback came a night after the Phillies had an eight-run ninth inning in a 14-9 victory over the Nationals. Kyle Schwarber, out of the starting lineup with lower back tightness, pinch hit with two outs and walked against Orlando Ribalta. Left-hander Richard Lovelady (2-4) came on and Hill pinch hit for Justin Crawford and homered to right center on a 1-2 pitch. Seth Johnson (1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the victory, and Jhoan Duran struck out the side in the ninth for his 19th save.
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Dansby Swanson has 2 homers, 7 RBIs as Cubs pound Mets 10-3 in Game 1
SUMMARY: Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning and added a grand slam in the eighth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 win over the reeling New York Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. The Cubs trailed 3-0 before tying the game in the fifth inning, when Pete Crow-Armstrong singled with two outs against Nolan McLean and scored on Michael Conforto’s double before Michael Busch hit a two-run homer off the advertising signage in right field. Swanson, the Cubs’ No. 9 hitter, launched a two-out, 400-foot homer beyond the left-center field fence before hitting a grand slam two innings later.
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Derek Hill hits 2-out, 2-run pinch homer in 9th to lift the Phillies past the Nationals, 5-4
SUMMARY: Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night. The comeback came a night after the Phillies had an eight-run ninth inning in a 14-9 victory over the Nationals. Kyle Schwarber, out of the starting lineup with lower back tightness, pinch hit with two outs and walked against Orlando Ribalta. Left-hander Richard Lovelady (2-4) came on and Hill pinch hit for Justin Crawford and homered to right center on a 1-2 pitch. Seth Johnson (1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the victory, and Jhoan Duran struck out the side in the ninth for his 19th save.
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Danby Swanson caps monster doubleheader as Cubs sweep Mets
SUMMARY: Dansby Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap a monster doubleheader performance and help the Chicago Cubs sweep the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night. Swanson hit a three-run homer and a grand slam in the Cubs’ 10-3 victory in the opener. The 11 RBIs in a doubleheader are a franchise record, breaking the mark of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970. Swanson also homered on Tuesday night and has three homers and 15 RBIs in the first three games of the series. Pedro Ramirez had two RBIs in the second game, when Carson Kelly, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw had an RBI apiece.
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NBA draft finishes up in New York, where some second-round picks are revered
SUMMARY: Some of New York’s biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks. Like Jalen Brunson, the guy marching through Manhattan with the Larry O’Brien Trophy in his arms last week during a joyous parade celebration. And Willis Reed, the guy who limped into Game 7 of the NBA Finals to lift the Knicks to their first championship. The NBA draft resumed Wednesday night with the Knicks on the clock. They drafted Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, but had already agreed to trade the rights to the pick to Houston by the time NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum announced the selection.
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Swanson's epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history -- with game left
SUMMARY: Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson is now the author of the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with one game to spare.Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap a monster doubleheader Wednesday, when he led the Cubs to a sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 win.Swanson hit a three-run homer and a grand slam in the Cubs’ 10-3 victory in the opener. The 11 RBIs in a doubleheader are a franchise record, breaking the mark of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.The only other player in team history with a nine-RBI doubleheader is also a Hall of Famer — Billy Williams, who did it on Aug. 21, 1968.“A dream come true, just being able to have your name next to those guys,” Swanson said. “It’s amazing and special.”
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Soto's status is unclear as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen
SUMMARY: Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he couldn’t rule out a trip to the injured list for Soto, who exited a 9-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs after the fourth inning Tuesday night because of a tight back. Soto was shown on SNY wearing a wrap around his back in the dugout Tuesday. Mendoza also announced beleaguered starter Kodai Senga has been shifted to the bullpen.
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Undav has 3 goals and 2 assists off bench and still can't gain spot in Germany's starting lineup
SUMMARY: Deniz Undav has been impressive at the World Cup, scoring three goals and providing two assists in just 69 minutes. His goal contribution rate tops stars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Despite this, Undav hasn't secured a starting spot in Germany's lineup. Germany has already clinched first place in Group E and will face a third-place team in the knockout phase. Coach Julian Nagelsmann plans only necessary lineup changes, with Manuel Neuer remaining as goalkeeper. Ecuador, likely needing a win to advance, faces elimination.
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Spurs and Thunder go big, Acuff-Brown is a matchup to watch and other takeaways from the NBA draft
SUMMARY: The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder were thinking big. Darius Acuff Jr. and Mikel Brown Jr. might be a rivalry to watch among smalls. And the one-and-done era is far from done. Those were some of the things that stood out from the two-day NBA draft in Brooklyn, which started with the Washington Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa on Tuesday with the No. 1 pick and continued with a number of trades in the second round Wednesday. The first eight players taken were college freshmen, tying the record, while the Knicks traded into well back in the draft to save money.
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One Extraordinary Photo: England's Harry Kane reacts to a missed scoring chance
SUMMARY: Late in the England-Ghana match Associated Press photojournalist Petr David Josek knew the match was on the line and could go either way. The score was 0-0 on Tuesday and England’s Harry Kane was aware any scoring chance could decide the outcome. His reaction Tuesday after missing a shot on goal illustrates the England squad’s overall perspective of the match — they let several chances to win slip away. This is Josek’s fourth World Cup, and he has also shot five Summer Olympics and three Winter Olympics.
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From Grand Cayman to Canada, Jaxon Cover translates roller hockey skills to NHL draft prospect
SUMMARY: From Cayman Island to Canada, Jaxon Cover translates roller hockey skills to the ice rink with a shot at getting selected in the top-three rounds of the NHL draft in Buffalo this weekend. Cover's rise up the draft rankings comes despite not playing in his first competitive ice hockey game until five years ago. The 18-year-old grew up as a roller-blading phenom, and didn't turn to ice hockey until attending a private school outside of Toronto in 2020. The 18-year-old since translated his abilities to the ice sheet following a solid rookie season with the Ontario Hockey League London Knights.
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Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz leaves vs. Mariners in fourth inning with hamstring issue
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left in the fourth inning against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring. Esmerlyn Valdez pinch hit for Horwitz and had an RBI single during a five-run fourth in which the Pirates took a 5-1 lead Wednesday night. Horwitz finished 1 for 3 and is hitting .280 with 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and 40 walks in 74 games.
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Ivory Coast eyes knockout stage of World Cup with striker Elye Wahi expected back amid investigation
SUMMARY: Ivory Coast found a successful home in the Philadelphia area. The West African team trained and stayed in the region. It even played a friendly that drew about 10,000 fans. And then Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in its first World Cup game. As it prepares for its third and final group-stage game and second at Lincoln Financial Field, Ivory Coast is on the brink of history. Beat Curaçao on Thursday, and Les Éléphants are through to the knockout round for the first time in four World Cup appearances. Ivory Coast is expected have striker Elye Wahi back in the lineup. He's under investigation for betting-related offenses while playing for Nice.
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Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O'Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1
SUMMARY: Braxton Ashcraft pitched six strong innings, batterymate Endy Roriguez drove in three runs and Ryan O’Hearn had three hits to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rout the Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday night. Ashcraft (7-3) had 10 strikeouts and no walks while allowing one run and five hits. He became the first Pirates pitcher to have at least two starts in the same season with at least 10 strikeouts and zero walks since at least 1901. Rodriguez’s two-run double opened the scoring in a five-run fourth inning against Bryan Woo (6-6) as the Pirates went ahead 5-1. Rodriguez also singled in a run in a four-run seventh that pushed the lead to 9-1. Carmen Mlodzinski pitched four scoreless innings for his second save.
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Derek Hill hits 2-out, 2-run pinch homer in 9th to lift the Phillies past the Nationals, 5-4
SUMMARY: Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night. The comeback came a night after the Phillies had an eight-run ninth inning in a 14-9 victory over the Nationals. Kyle Schwarber, out of the starting lineup with lower back tightness, pinch hit with two outs and walked against Orlando Ribalta. Left-hander Richard Lovelady (2-4) came on and Hill pinch hit for Justin Crawford and homered to right center on a 1-2 pitch. Seth Johnson (1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the victory, and Jhoan Duran struck out the side in the ninth for his 19th save.
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Nets put faith in Lousville guard Mikel Brown Jr., 2 forward in hopes of flipping franchise
SUMMARY: The Brooklyn Nets hope Mikel Brown Jr., their No. 6 overall pick, can change their fortunes. Last season, they won just 26 games despite drafting five first-round picks. Brown, a scoring guard from Louisville, averaged 18.2 points and 4.1 assists last season but struggled with back injuries. He feels better now and is ready to contribute. The Nets previously acquired Julius Randle in a trade. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors drafted Allen Graves, a strong outside shooter, to address their shooting woes. Philadelphia, New York, and Boston also made strategic picks to strengthen their rosters.
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Pirates place Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring injury. Horwitz was injured Wednesday night in an 11-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. He felt a grabbing sensation in his leg while grounding into a double play in the third inning. He was removed for a pinch-hitter an inning later. Infielder Jack Brannigan was recalled from Double-A Altoona. The Pirates and Mariners were set to finish a three-game series on Thursday.
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Panthers acquire gritty winger Garnet Hathaway in a trade with the Flyers
SUMMARY: The Florida Panthers ensured they would not lose any of their grit with A.J. Greer expected to depart in free agency by acquiring Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers. Florida sent a fifth-round pick in the draft Saturday and a fourth-rounder next year to Philadelphia for the 34-year-old winger. Hathaway joins the Panthers fresh off them trading for Brady Tkachuk to united him with brother Matthew after missing the playoffs following back-to-back Stanley Cup championships the previous two seasons. Greer played a key depth role on the second of those title runs.
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