Federal Pay Halt and Rising U.S.-Colombia Tensions
The U.S. government shutdown is affecting federal workers' pay and potentially the food stamp program, while Colombia has withdrawn its ambassador from the U.S. amid deteriorating relations. Additionally, a major art theft occurred at the Louvre, and new European studies suggest medical cannabis may be effective for chronic back pain. Meanwhile, the popularity of pickleball has led to increased eye injuries, prompting calls for protective guidelines.