News Above the Noise—Week of November 2, 2025
1. Will Snap Benefits Be Paid in November?
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to provide partial food stamp benefits to tens of millions of Americans as the shutdown continues. President Trump said on Truth Social that aid would be delayed even with immediate court approval. Recipients may still face weeks without assistance, and it remains unclear whether they’ll receive full benefits. Read more.
2. Here’s How Much Obamacare Prices Are Rising Across the Country
Tax credits from the Affordable Care Act have helped many Americans afford their insurance. But new price estimates show what could happen if the enhanced subsidies, first approved in 2021 and extended in 2022, expire at the end of the year. Find out more here.
3. When Caregiving Makes Women Ill
Women from Eastern Europe migrated to Italy to work as live-in caregivers for the elderly. Many have suffered mental and emotional breakdowns from exhaustion and isolation, a condition known as “Italy syndrome.” Learn more.
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