New York Yankees
Result: Lost 4–5 to the Minnesota Twins
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 — regular season game in Minneapolis
The Breakfast Table Times — 2026-09-17 · Edition No. 25
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Congress Agrees On Funding Plan
Congress had a big job this week. They needed to keep the government open. Lawmakers passed a short funding bill. This stops a shutdown for now. The deal came before fall elections. Federal workers can keep…
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Workers Get Paid After Shutdown
Earlier this year, part of the government closed. It was called a shutdown. Some workers did not get paid for days. The shutdown ended after less than four days. Workers then got their back pay. Now…
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Science & Tech
NASA Says Moon Mission On Track
NASA is getting ready for Artemis II. This mission will send astronauts around the Moon. It will not land yet. NASA checked its plans this summer. They say the mission is on track. Kids everywhere are…
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Sports
Yankees Fall To Twins
The Yankees traveled to Minneapolis for a tricky matchup. The Twins edged them out by just one run. The final score ended five to four. New York remains in a tight race for a playoff spot.…
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Southern Maine
Fall Fair Season Begins In Maine
Fall is fair season in Maine. Towns like Cumberland hold big fairs. There are rides, animals, and yummy food. Families come from all over to enjoy the fun. The fairs celebrate farming and harvest time. Many…
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NASA Reveals Crew For Moon Landing
NASA shared exciting news this year. They named the astronauts for Artemis III. This mission plans to land on the Moon. It could be the first Moon landing in years. The astronauts have trained hard for…
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Congress Passes Bill To Avoid Shutdown Before Elections
Lawmakers in Washington reached a deal this week to keep the government funded. The House passed a short-term spending bill just weeks before the November elections. Earlier this year, a partial shutdown lasted less than four…
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Nation & World
Poll Shows Shutdown Fight Could Affect Midterm Elections
A new poll says the government shutdown fight might hurt Republicans this fall. A team of researchers asked voters how they felt about it. Many people said they were angry about the fighting in Washington. They…
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Government
Maine Voters Prepare For Governor And Senate Races
Maine voters will make big choices this November. They will elect a new governor and decide a U.S. Senate race. Candidates have been campaigning across the state for months. The races are drawing attention from around…
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Money & Work
Federal Workers Received Back Pay After Shutdown
Earlier this year, part of the government shut down for a few days. Many workers were sent home without pay. The shutdown ended in under four days. Lawmakers reached a deal to reopen the government. Once…
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Science & Tech
NASA Says Artemis II Moon Mission Remains On Track
NASA says its Artemis II mission remains on schedule. The agency finished a round of safety reviews this summer. The mission will send four astronauts around the Moon without landing. It follows an earlier uncrewed test…
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Sports
Yankees Drop Close Game To Twins
The New York Yankees lost a close game to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. The final score was 5-4 in favor of the Twins. The game stayed tight until the final innings. New York managed…
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Giants Kick Off 2026 NFL Season
The New York Giants' 2026 NFL season is now underway. The team released its full schedule earlier this year. It includes matchups against division rivals like the Cowboys, Eagles, and Commanders. Fans are watching closely to…
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Southern Maine
Cumberland Fair Kicks Off Fall Festival Season In Maine
Fall festival season has started in southern Maine. The Cumberland Fair is a long local tradition. It has rides, animal shows, and yummy food. Families come from all over to enjoy the fun. The fair happens…
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NASA Announces Crew For Historic Artemis III Moon Landing
NASA revealed the astronauts chosen to fly on Artemis III. This mission aims to land humans on the Moon again. It would be the first Moon landing since the Apollo era ended. NASA plans for the…
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Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill To Avert Shutdown Before Midterms
Lawmakers in Washington reached a last-minute agreement this week to keep the federal government funded, avoiding a shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections. The House passed a short-term spending bill that keeps agencies running…
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Nation & World
Poll Suggests Shutdown Fight Could Hurt Republicans In Midterms
A new poll suggests that the recent government shutdown fight could pose political risks for Republicans heading into the November midterm elections. Researchers at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities examined how voters reacted…
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Government
Maine Voters Set To Decide Governor's Race And Senate Seat In November
Maine voters will head to the polls this November to elect a new governor and decide a closely watched U.S. Senate race. Candidates from multiple parties have spent months campaigning across the state, visiting towns from…
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Money & Work
Federal Workers Received Back Pay After Brief Shutdown Earlier This Year
Earlier this year, a partial federal government shutdown left thousands of workers without paychecks for several days before lawmakers reached a funding agreement. The shutdown, which lasted less than four days, was shorter than several previous…
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Science & Tech
NASA Says Artemis II Moon Mission Remains On Track After Reviews
NASA officials say the Artemis II mission remains on track after completing a round of technical and safety assessments this year. The mission is set to send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon without…
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Sports
Yankees Fall To Twins In Tight Late-Season Matchup
The New York Yankees suffered a narrow 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in a game that stayed close from start to finish. The result came during a critical stretch of the regular…
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Giants' 2026 Season Underway As Team Faces Tough NFC East Slate
The New York Giants' 2026 NFL season is now underway after the team released its full schedule earlier this year, highlighting matchups against longtime NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders. Fans…
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Southern Maine
Cumberland Fair Opens As Fall Festival Season Begins Across Maine
Fall festival season has arrived in southern Maine, with the Cumberland Fair drawing crowds for its mix of rides, animal exhibitions, and local food vendors. The fair, a long-standing regional tradition, attracts families from across the…
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NASA Unveils Crew For Historic Artemis III Moon Landing Mission
NASA has revealed the astronauts selected to fly on Artemis III, the mission planned to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time since the Apollo program ended decades ago. Officials say the crew…
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