Oh, SNAP! - February 27, 2026

JD Vance says there’s “no chance” the U.S. will enter a prolonged Middle East war even as tensions rise, while outrage grows in New York after a nearly blind refugee is found dead days after immigration agents allegedly left him alone at a coffee shop. A 65-year-old Minnesota woman says she “cannot afford to eat” following SNAP changes, highlighting worsening economic strain. In media upheaval, Paramount wins a bidding war for Warner Discovery after Netflix exits.

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