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President Biden, 82, was seen with a forehead scar after recent Mohs surgery for skin cancer. This is his second skin cancer treatment this year, following a prostate cancer diagnosis in March. His health remains a focus amid his presidency.
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As of October 1, 2025, Boeing confronts multiple aviation safety challenges. Families of Air India Flight 171 victims have sued Boeing and Honeywell over alleged faulty fuel cutoff switches linked to the June crash that killed 260. The FAA proposed a record fine for Boeing's 737 Max safety violations tied to a 2024 door plug incident. Meanwhile, engineers propose an AI-powered external airbag system to improve crash survival.
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The USDA announced that due to the federal shutdown, SNAP benefits will be reduced to 65% of usual payments, with some recipients receiving no benefits. The benefit cards could be loaded as soon as Friday in Louisiana, but delays are expected in most states. The cuts follow legal challenges and court rulings on the use of emergency funds.