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Congress passes spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from public broadcasting
SUMMARY: House Republicans approved $9 billion in federal funding cuts proposed by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking a legislative win. The cuts, passed via a rarely used budget law that bypassed a Senate filibuster, include $1.1 billion removed from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting NPR and PBS, and about $8 billion cut from foreign aid programs. USAID suffered severe staffing losses, causing nearly 500 metric tons of emergency aid food to spoil. Critics like Rep. Morgan McGarvey warn that these cuts harm public education and national safety, while Speaker Mike Johnson indicated more cuts may follow.
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More showers and storms possible into the late week
SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced scattered showers and storms Tuesday, with dry and pleasant conditions Wednesday and highs in the low 80s. A cold front Thursday will bring widespread showers and storms, dropping temperatures to the mid-70s, with a slight severe weather risk in Southeastern Kentucky. Friday will be warm and dry with highs in the mid-80s, but rain chances return late Friday night and linger into Saturday morning, potentially affecting Kentucky’s Ole Miss football game. Cooler Canadian high pressure moves in Sunday with sunny, pleasant weather and mid-70s highs. Monday remains nice, with a slight shower chance Tuesday.
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Grayson County man wanted after failure to appear on child sex charges
SUMMARY: William “Scott” Carter, 51, of Millwood, Grayson County, Kentucky, is wanted by law enforcement after failing to appear for his sentencing hearing on multiple child sex charges. Carter had agreed to a plea deal in July, pleading guilty to second-degree rape (no force), four counts of third-degree rape, and first-degree sexual abuse, with a 13-year prison sentence. Arrested in February 2024, he faced charges including first-degree sexual abuse and third-degree rape. Further investigation led to additional indictments. Carter admitted to having sexual relations with a juvenile victim since July 2023. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911.
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FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines with new restrictions and limits for healthy children
SUMMARY: The FDA approved updated Covid-19 vaccines for fall 2025 but limited them to higher-risk groups, including children over 6 months with health conditions, reducing access for healthy kids. Moderna’s vaccine is approved for children 6 months and older, Pfizer’s for 5+, and Novavax for 12+, all targeting new variants. The CDC no longer routinely recommends vaccines for healthy children 6 months to 17 years, diverging from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which supports vaccination for all children whose parents want it. These conflicting guidelines and supply issues may cause confusion and reduce vaccination rates among vulnerable children. Families should consult pediatricians for guidance.
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