The Breakfast Table Times — 2026-09-14 · Edition No. 22

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Team scoreboard

New York Yankees

Result: Yankees 2, Mets 0

Final score from Sunday's Subway Series game at Yankee Stadium.

New York Giants

Result: Giants 28, Cowboys 20

Final score from Sunday's season-opening game at MetLife Stadium.

Top Story

Congress Reaches Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown

Lawmakers in Washington reached a deal to fund the government. The deal came just days before a possible shutdown. A shutdown could have closed some offices. It might have delayed paychecks for many workers. Leaders from…

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Nation & World

Leaders Discuss Peace Efforts in the Middle East

Officials in the Middle East held talks this week. The talks focused on a recent strike and an ongoing hostage situation. Israeli leaders said the operation helped free hostages. Other officials debated the effects of the…

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Government

Should Congress Change Shutdown Rules?

Lawmakers just avoided a government shutdown. Now some in Congress want to fix the whole process. They say shutdown threats happen almost every year. These threats cause problems for workers and agencies. Some lawmakers want automatic…

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Money & Work

What a Shutdown Would Have Cost Workers and Businesses

A shutdown could have delayed paychecks for many workers. Small businesses that work with the government also worried. They feared missing payments for their work. Experts say past shutdowns slowed the economy. They also delayed things…

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Science & Tech

NASA Shares September Skywatching Tips

NASA released tips this month for watching the night sky. September offers good views of bright planets after sunset. The Moon's phases are also changing this month. Skywatchers do not need special equipment to enjoy the…

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Sports

Yankees Shut Out Mets 2-0 in Subway Series

The New York Yankees beat the Mets 2-0 on Sunday. The game was played at Yankee Stadium. Strong pitching kept the Mets off the scoreboard the entire game. The win capped a competitive series between the…

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Sports

Giants Open Season with Win Over Cowboys

The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 on Sunday. The game was their season opener at MetLife Stadium. The Giants controlled much of the game despite a late Cowboys push. The win gives Giants…

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Southern Maine

Maine Education Department Shares September Updates

Maine's Department of Education shared a new update. It gives news for schools across the state. The update helps teachers and families too. The new school year has just begun. State leaders talked about programs that…

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Good News

Maine Farms Prepare for Fall Festivals

Maine's farm office is helping plan fall events. These events will happen at farms across the state. They include apple picking and pumpkin patches. Families can enjoy many fun activities. Organizers hope the events bring people…

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Top Story

Congress Averts Government Shutdown Ahead of Midterm Elections

Congressional leaders reached a last-minute funding agreement in early September. The deal avoided a government shutdown that had loomed for weeks. It passed with support from both political parties, according to reporting from NPR and CNN.…

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Nation & World

Israeli Leaders Defend Strike Amid Hostage Talks

Israeli officials pushed back this week against criticism of a recent military strike near Doha. They argued the operation helped secure the release of hostages. The comments came after Jared Kushner, a former U.S. official involved…

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Government

Lawmakers Debate Overhauling the Shutdown Process

After narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, a growing number of lawmakers are questioning the funding process itself. Reporting from Government Executive noted that shutdown threats have become a near-annual occurrence in Washington. These threats disrupt planning…

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Money & Work

Economists Detail What a Shutdown Could Have Cost Workers

Economic analysts said a government shutdown could have delayed paychecks for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. It also could have disrupted operations at agencies nationwide. According to policy research from the Conference Board, shutdowns affect…

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Science & Tech

NASA's September Skywatching Guide Highlights Planets and Moon Phases

NASA released its monthly skywatching guide for September. It offers tips for viewing planets and lunar phases visible from Earth this month. According to the agency's 'What's Up' series, several bright planets will be visible in…

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Sports

Yankees Blank Mets 2-0 in Latest Subway Series Matchup

The New York Yankees defeated the Mets 2-0 on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. The win extended New York's recent success in Subway Series matchups this season. According to box score data from ESPN and MLB.com, Yankees…

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Sports

Giants Defeat Cowboys 28-20 to Open 2026 Season

The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in their season opener on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. According to box scores from ESPN and Pro Football Reference, the Giants built an early lead and controlled…

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Southern Maine

Maine Department of Education Releases September Guidance for Schools

Maine's Department of Education released its September update. The update offers guidance for schools across the state as the new academic year begins. It was published on the department's news site. The update includes information for…

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Good News

Maine Farms Prepare for Fall Festivals Across the State

Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is helping coordinate fall farm events across the state. The events appear on the department's public events calendar. They are expected to include apple picking, pumpkin patches, and other…

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