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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Amy Held. As the government shutdown drags on into its second month, many Americans are facing food insecurity amid delayed federal funding. Air traffic controller staffing shortages are leading to more flight delays, and millions of Americans are about to face much higher insurance rates. Democrats say they won't vote to reopen the government unless Republicans extend expiring subsidies. Open enrollment has now begun on the Affordable Care Act market. marketplace. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin has this report. In 2026, premium costs for these plans are going to double on average because enhanced federal subsidies are set to expire. That's the central issue in the ongoing government shutdown. Jeremy Smith works with First Choice Services in

Charleston, West Virginia, an organization that helps walk people through the enrollment process. They've already gotten hundreds of calls. They are nervous. And we are just encouraging, them to go through the process and look at the new plans and prices. He says people should check to see what's happening with their plan and their circumstances. There is a chance that Congress will work out a deal to prevent the premium spikes before the end of the year. Selina Simmons-Duffin, NPR News. In New York City's mayoral election, former Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing accusations that his campaign has turned negative. NPR's Brian Mann reports Cuomo is trailing Democratic Socialist Zoro

on Mamdani. Polls show Cuomo lagging by double-digit margins, and he's tried to catch up to Mamdani by suggesting the frontrunner would make New York City less safe. Cuomo's attacks drew a rebuke from Reverend Al Sharpton, who appeared at an event with Mamdani Saturday. Don't play us against each other, Sharpton said, though he's stopped short of endorsing Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor. At a stop with a small crowd in Queens, Cuomo said he still has a shot.

New Yorkers are turning out in ways we've never seen before. I think they are frightened of a Mondami mayoralty. Mamdani has mostly stuck to a more upbeat message, promising to address high rents and other affordability issues. Brian Mann in PR News, New York. Election Day is Tuesday. Police in the UK say there is no sign that last night's mass stabbing aboard a London-bound train was a terrorist attack. At least 10 people were hospitalized, police say two are in life-threatening condition. John Lovelace, with the British Transport Police, says two people were arrested after the train stopped in Central England.

The first male, a 32-year-old male, a black British national, and a 35-year-old man, a British national of Caribbean descent. They were both arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Terrified passengers were left trapped on the train some hiding in the bathroom. Police say they made the arrest within eight minutes of receiving the emergency. call. This is NPR News. New Mexico has become the first state to offer free child care for all residents. NPR's Chandalee's Duster reports it expects to spend $463 million for child care assistance in the next fiscal year. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says the program will help families

and children thrive. It is the backbone of creating a system of support for families that allow them to work, to go to college, to do all of the things that they need to do, to continue to lift New Mexico out of poverty. Child care will be available to all New Mexico residents at no cost. That includes families who are working or going to school and grandparents who care for grandchildren. The state says it will provide funds to renovate and expand child care facilities and is working to recruit child care providers.

Shandalee Duster and PR News. It's time once again to set the clocks back an hour to standard time. Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. today. This, even though a growing number of Americans say it is time for a change, polling finds around half opposed switching twice a year. 19 states have enacted legislation to stick with daylight time year-round. But with federal law mandating the system, Congress would have to step in to make a change. The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions beating the state. Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto 5 to 4 becoming the first team in a quarter century with back-to-back wins. L.A. favored from the start trailed for much of Game 7 before winning in extra innings. You're listening to NPR News.