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San Jose Proclaims ‘Republic of China Day,’ Honors Taiwanese Community’s Contributions

San Jose declared Oct. 25 “Republic of China Day,” honoring the Taiwanese American community’s cultural and economic contributions to the city.

US Tightens Ban on Chinese Tech Gears

The United States has extended its ban on Chinese electronics to cover products partly made by companies blacklisted on national security grounds.
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Government Shutdown Could Cost US Economy $14 Billion: CBO

The government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $14 billion, a new analysis by the CBO said on Oct. 29.

Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Be Solved for Next Month

President Trump said that he believes Republicans will solve how to fund food stamps, when he was asked about the SNAP and the government shutdown.

Pennsylvania Democrats’ Voter Registration Edge Shrinks Again

State records show the Democratic lead fell from about 686,000 in 2020 to about 178,000 by May 2025, and to 60,000 in the latest count.

Virginia Announces Alternative Food Stamp Program as SNAP Deadline Looms

Virginia is starting a state food stamp program as SNAP faces suspension amid the federal shutdown, pending new congressional funding.

Nvidia Becomes First Company Ever to Cross $5 Trillion Market Cap

Shares of chip titan Nvidia jumped about 5 percent on Oct. 29, making it the first company to achieve a $5 trillion market cap milestone.

US State Department Sends Emergency Teams After Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica, Cuba

The U.S. Dept of State said it will be deploying emergency teams to Caribbean countries that were slammed by Hurricane Melissa this week.