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State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida have asked Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency as nearly three million Floridians are set to lose their access to SNAP food assistance benefits when funding for the program expires Saturday... Read More.

With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can’t clarify Trump’s plan to fund program

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With critical food assistance benefits set to run out Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday said he is talking with President Donald Trump about the shutdown as lawmakers appear sympathetic, but still entrenched.The Department of Agriculture said earlier this week... Read More.

H.E.R., Dave Franco and more to star in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

DreamWorks Animation has set its cast for its upcoming feature Forgotten Island.H.E.R., Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, Liza Soberano and Lea Salonga have joined the voice cast of the new animated film.While the plot of the upcoming film was previously unknown, the animation... Read More.

Adam Driver to star in thriller series ‘Rabbit, Rabbit’ at Netflix

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Adam Driver is making his return to TV.The actor is set to star in the hostage thriller series Rabbit, Rabbit for Netflix. The streaming service has given a straight-to-series order for the upcoming MRC show in what it described to be a highly competitive... Read More.

2 men sentenced to 25 years for failed murder-for-hire plot against Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two men hired by Iran in a failed plot to kill Masih Alinejad, an Iranian dissident, author and activist, at her New York City home in 2022 were sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday.A Manhattan federal court jury convicted... Read More.

More beachfront homes in the Outer Banks have fallen into the Atlantic

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several more North Carolina homes have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean, and more could collapse in the coming days, according to the National Park Service.Five unoccupied homes in the Outer Banks fell into the sea on Tuesday afternoon amid rough surf,... Read More.

Elijah Wood crashes a ‘Lord of the Rings’-themed wedding in The Shire

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

You can stop making Lord of the Rings films about Frodo, but you can't kick Elijah Wood out of the shire.The actor recently visited the set of The Lord of the Rings' Shire during a trip to New Zealand. During his visit, he surprised... Read More.

Pennsylvania man with multiple arrest warrants escapes police custody while handcuffed, search underway: Officials

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man in Pennsylvania with multiple warrants, including federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers, is at large after he escaped police custody while still wearing handcuffs, according to the East Pikeland Township Police Department.Jairo Eliazar Ramirez-Lima, 41, escaped from police custody... Read More.

Daniel Radcliffe to star in one-person Broadway play ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Daniel Radcliffe is making his way back to Broadway.The Tony Award winner is set to star in the Broadway premiere of the solo play Every Brilliant Thing.The play follows a man who looks back at his life and details the glimmers of hope that... Read More.

DOJ places on leave 2 prosecutors who said ‘mob’ of ‘rioters’ carried out Jan. 6 attack

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two federal prosecutors were informed Wednesday that they will be put on leave after filing a legal brief that described the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as being carried out by "thousands of people comprising a mob of rioters," sources... Read More.

Disastrous images emerge from Jamaica following direct hit by Hurricane Melissa

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At first light on Wednesday, the coastal communities of southwestern Jamaica bore the devastation of being in the direct path of Hurricane Melissa, as images emerging from the area show numerous homes destroyed, vehicles overturned, power lines down and trees... Read More.

In brief: ‘Freakier Friday’ gets Disney+ release date and more

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Freakier Friday is headed to Disney+. The sequel film will begin streaming on the platform on Nov. 12. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles of Tess and Anna Coleman in the new movie, which features a four-way body swap between a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can’t clarify Trump’s plan to fund program

H.E.R., Dave Franco and more to star in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’

Adam Driver to star in thriller series ‘Rabbit, Rabbit’ at Netflix

2 men sentenced to 25 years for failed murder-for-hire plot against Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad

More beachfront homes in the Outer Banks have fallen into the Atlantic

Elijah Wood crashes a ‘Lord of the Rings’-themed wedding in The Shire

Pennsylvania man with multiple arrest warrants escapes police custody while handcuffed, search underway: Officials

Daniel Radcliffe to star in one-person Broadway play ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

DOJ places on leave 2 prosecutors who said ‘mob’ of ‘rioters’ carried out Jan. 6 attack

Disastrous images emerge from Jamaica following direct hit by Hurricane Melissa

In brief: ‘Freakier Friday’ gets Disney+ release date and more

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