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President Donald Trump and his administration are facing criticism as blue states post alerts about the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the Trump administration's failure to spend contingency funds to feed people on the program, a decision that is resulting in a nationwide hunger crisis impacting millions of families.
State officials have announced plans to inform visitors that if they’re alarmed by the pause in SNAP benefits beginning November 1 due to the shutdown, they should direct their frustration at the Republican Party.
An alert out of Massachusetts tells site visitors:
“President Trump is currently choosing to not issue November SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table.”
"Starting in November, on a rolling basis some people will see a cut in SNAP because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’”
You can see it below.

An alert out of California says that the federal government "has shut down due to the failures of the President and Congress to continue government funding." It notes that "Millions of Californians receiving benefits from State programs may be impacted," adding that other programs will not be be funded "until the President and Congress take action."
The message warns site visitors "to be wary of potential highly partisan political messaging while visiting federal government websites."
You can see it below.

Similarly, an alert out of Illinois makes clear that "SNAP customers will not receive November food benefits - unless there is further action from the Trump administration to reopen the government."
Many have criticized the Trump administration in response.
The alerts come as two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration cannot suspend food aid for roughly 42 million low-income Americans during the ongoing government shutdown.
The rulings require the administration to continue funding SNAP using the emergency funds that are available.
Trump said he had directed government lawyers to seek court guidance on how to legally finance SNAP, acknowledging that “even if we get immediate guidance, it will unfortunately be delayed.”
Although SNAP benefits are administered by individual states, the program is funded by the federal government, which has remained shuttered since October 1 due to the budget impasse.

Love is a many-splendored thing... until it's not.
Not all love stories have a happy ending.
Some stories are epic failures.
And most of the time, the people in the relationship don't see it until it's too late.
But everyone else who has had a front row seat to the show could've told the end was near a long time ago.
It's awkward to tell a couple that they should probably part ways.
You can't make people see things they don't want to.
The signs are always there, usually loud and on fire.
Redditor Junior_Hearing_88 wanted everyone to talk about the ways everyone else can see the end of a love story before the main characters, so they asked:
"What are the signs a relationship is over, even if the couple hasn’t broken up?"
"When the silence feels heavier than the fights. When you stop trying to explain or fix stuff. When the little things you used to love just don’t hit anymore. It’s not always some big breakup moment, sometimes it’s just that slow quiet fade where both of you kinda already left, just ain’t said it yet."
- Big_Expression_9457

"For me, after eleven years of marriage, it wasn't one big moment that told me it was over. It was the little things that added up. For example, you stop reaching for their hand without thinking. The conversations turn short and practical. You start spending more time in separate rooms. When you argue, it feels like a routine, not something you want to fix."
"You still care, but you stop putting in the effort. You start feeling more alone when they’re in the room than when they’re not. The good memories feel like someone else’s life. And when something important happens, you tell a friend before you tell them. That’s when you know. You’re still married, but the relationship is already gone."
- Zealousideal_Land_30
"When you start imagining life without them, and it actually feels like a relief."
"When their jokes stop being funny."
"When you both have a bunch of little secrets."
"When you just want to spend your days off alone to relax."
"When you see something funny and don’t feel like sharing it with them first."
- Sudden_Enthusiasm547
"When you feel something’s very off, but keep avoiding the potential conflicting conversations out of fear that it could lead to a breakup. Perhaps you're the one who doesn't want to break up, or you just don't have the energy to deal with it at that moment."
- general_wondering
"She did this with me. I just wish she had told me when she first seriously thought about breaking up. By the time she broke up with me, in her head, it had already been over."
- yogravy
"When the vibe shifts from 'us' to 'me and you.'"
- Separate-Simple-5101
"This. I had a relationship where I couldn’t get my gf to accept that there was a concept of 'us' that’s above me/you. She just thought I wanted us because I was lonely. She couldn’t understand building a life together. Sadly, from what I’ve seen, this is not specific to romantic relationships for these people; it’s a perspective for everything (parents, friends, children, etc). They never get truly close to anyone."
- lostsoul8282
"When you stop arguing because you don’t care, not because you’re resolved."
- greenanimetrumpetcar

"Lack of trust. As soon as they start searching through phones and emails, it's over imo."
- ZionOrion
"That ain't nothing. I knew a couple that he had such an issue cheating that they had trackers on each other's phones and she installed a doorbell cam on his front door(she did not live there), AND put a camera in his room that he knew about and let her. They're still off and on years later, doing the same crap. At least now he has the decency to break up with her right before he hooks up with someone else, and then after the fling is done, they get back together."
- BananaRaptor1738
"When you start mentally and privately 'testing' each other. I knew, in my heart, my most recent relationship was over when I made a mental note to silently test him to see how long it took before he suggested we see each other. A functioning, happy relationship doesn’t require that."
"ETA: also having sex rather than fixing the problems causes that keep the peace for a while and is easier than getting to the root of the issue."
- cloudcxrdie_
"Lots and lots of over-the-top social media posts about how amazingly in love they are."
- O2L
"I've known so many couples that argue/fight and/or cheat on each other. The way they talk and treat each other is so toxic and unhealthy, they'll have a verbal throwdown where the woman is making plans to leave or talking about it. Then I get on FB shortly after witnessing it first hand, and there's a post tagging the partner talking about how they're the best thing to ever happen to them and how lucky and in love they are. It is a tale as old as time."
- BananaRaptor1738
"The relationship is over when there's contempt. 'Did you take out the garbage?' - 'Not yet.' - 'Why not? You're so f**king lazy!' Wouldn't let me explain, I was busy with our son, who was throwing up all afternoon. Once one person starts automatically interpreting everything negatively, the other person withdraws, and the relationship withers. If you can't trust the other person to keep you safe and comfortable, you don't even have a relationship, really."
- GuidedbyFishes
"Eye rolling suggests such a deep-seated resentment. Beware the eye roll."
- mundanetiddy

"From my POV as a guy, girls start becoming more distant. Slowly stop responding to messages, making excuses when y'all wanna hang out, etc."
- Jaybirdlordofskies
"Problem is, it's very much a lose-lose situation already at this point, even if you have no idea why they have become distant (which can make you even more confused). You try to do something and close the distance, then you're 'clingy'. You give her space/don't contact her first, and often they just assume you don't care either, so it still gets worse."
- CPDjack
I am divorced... Married for 10 years, my ex-wife had been cheating on me, much to my surprise. HOWEVER, in that last year... I realize now how many times I found myself thinking about what I would do differently in my next marriage or relationship. I had no PLANS to divorce my wife, but I think I just kind of thought she'd never cheat, but still thought we were circling the drain."
- wlane13
"When it is one person carrying the load the entire time. whether that be emotional, intellectual, or monetary. (I'm not saying SAH are a load, they do things to hold the budget and keep costs down, as well as work at home, which makes things cost less.) When one person is responsible for both people's happiness, it becomes too much to bear."
- That_Ol_Cat
"They start arguing in front of other people. "
"They don't care to hide it anymore."
"At that point, the resentment means it's over."
- cloistered_around

Sometimes it's just over.
Not all love stories last forever.
I think the key to letting go of love is being ok with loneliness.
Just because one love story ends doesn't mean another is somewhere down the line.
Staying in an unhealthy relationship helps no one.
Read the signs, people.
They are usually flashing in neon.
I can speak from experience, fighting in public is a BIG red flag.
I'm just sayin'.
On Thursday, veteran actor Morgan Freeman was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the host had news to share with the Oscar winner.
The late actress Diane Keaton named Freeman as her favorite on-screen kiss. The pair starred as a long-married couple in the 2014 film 5 Flights Up.
Reading Keaton's quote to get the details right, Kimmel shared:
"She said, 'his lips were so luscious. You just push your lips up against them and you squeeze in. It felt gooey and good. I like that.'"
Freeman revealed he was unaware of Keaton's praise, then offered his expertise, saying:
"Well, there are two ways to kiss: pucker or don’t."
"Understand, if you pucker, then you’ve got kind of tight things going on, but if you don’t, then you know your lips are naturally soft."
Kimmel said he had once locked lips with Keaton, and was surprised Freeman was Keaton’s favorite onscreen kiss.
“I’m impressed, I mean, Diane Keaton has kissed a lot of people in movies. She kissed me here on this show, and I guess I was way behind you. I don’t know."
“I feel like I puckered, and now that you’ve said pucker, I think pucker is such an unattractive word in every way,” he said. “Why would we do that with our mouths when we kiss?
“When you’re frightened, you pucker. That’s not a good image. That’s not a good visual at all,” Kimmel added. “I’m doing it right now, and it doesn’t feel good.”
Freeman said, “I can see,” as Kimmel chuckled.
The late night talk show shared the clip on Instagram, tagging Freeman.
People shared their admiration for the 88-year-old actor in the comments.














Keaton passed away on October 11 at age 79.
She appeared in 74 films since 1970, winning an Oscar in 1978 for Annie Hall.
Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz criticized his GOP colleague, Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, for being "too liberal" after she criticized their fellow Republicans over wages and healthcare amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Cruz specifically cited Greene’s criticism of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and noted that, back in July, she became the first Republican in Congress to describe the crisis in Gaza as a “genocide.”
Cruz also continued to pin the blame for the shutdown on Democrats despite the GOP's refusal to negotiate on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and other matters.
He said:
"My advice is don't spend much time on what Marjorie is saying. What I’ve found is that whenever an elected official decides that they are going to turn on Israel and hate Israel, you will very quickly see every other policy out of their mouth become very, very liberal."
"And so, suddenly, Marjorie is for massive government spending and taxes and open borders and amnesty. Okay, fine, that is not where the American people are. Where the American people are is real simple: We're on day 29 of the stupidest shutdown."
"This is the Schumer shutdown and it's the stupidest shutdown because it is a shutdown for literally no reason."
You can hear what Cruz said in the video below.
Many have called him out.
Cruz's comments came just days after Greene stressed that she doesn't believe the shutdown—which has surpassed the one-month mark—"is going to help Republicans in the midterms" despite their blame games over healthcare in particular.
Pointing to the cost-of-living crisis, Greene also said that "inflation's crushed people in the last four and a half years and costs have not come down," noting that her own electricity bill has gone up.
Greene, a mother of three adult children, also said that the current generation is "barely making it and they're very hopeless for their future."
Speaking at the WSJ Innovater Awards, Billie Eilish called on billionaires to "give all your money away" and asked them, "why are you a billionaire?" as she was honored Wednesday for her contributions to the music industry.
Among the billionaires in attendance was Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who accompanied his wife, Priscilla Chan, recognized for her philanthropic work.
She said:
“We’re in a time right now where the world feels really dark, and people need empathy and help more than ever—especially in our country. If you have money, it’d be great to use it for good—maybe give some to people who need it."
“Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you are a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but give your money away, shorties."
You can hear what she said in the video below.
According to People magazine, which covered the event, Zuckerberg did not join the audience in applauding Eilish’s remarks.
The Facebook cofounder’s net worth is estimated at $226 billion, per Forbes. By contrast, Eilish—who has won nine Grammy Awards—has an estimated net worth of $50 million and continues to live with her parents in their modest two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Los Angeles.
Her words definitely struck a chord.
Putting her money where her mouth is, Eilish donated a significant amount of her own money.
During the event, it was announced that Eilish had made an $11.5 million donation that will go toward her Changemaker Program, which supports organizations combating world hunger and environmental challenges. The news was announced by late-night host Stephen Colbert, the event's host.
Meanwhile, Eilish continues to address food insecurity and climate change through her ongoing Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, named for her third album, which received critical acclaim and has broken numerous records.
Eilish is known to offer plant-based food options at venues where she performs, uses biodegradable confetti, sells merchandise made from recycled cotton, and encourages fans to bring reusable water bottles and use public transportation to her shows.