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Article Summary House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to rally the House Republican conference to agree on spending and avoid a government shutdown as the deadline approaches. A deal brokered by members of the House Freedom Caucus and the House Main Street Caucus proposed to extend current funding through Oct. 31, but this sparked backlash…

TL/DR - The article discusses the importance of developing reading comprehension skills in pre-K and elementary school-aged children. It suggests several methods for parents to help their children develop these skills, such as explaining elements of their surroundings, providing "text sets" or themed reading materials, and teaching phonics…

TL/DR - Dianne Feinstein, a Democratic senator from California, passed away at the age of 90. Feinstein, known for her gun control advocacy, was the oldest member of the Senate, the longest-serving female senator, and the longest-serving senator from California. Her death was confirmed by her office, and she is remembered for making significant…

TL/DR - The Natural Resources Conservation Service has updated its list of activities eligible for Inflation Reduction Act funding, adding new climate-smart agriculture and forestry mitigation activities. These include livestock-related practices such as feed management and waste storage facility development, irrigation practices like pipeline…