The Smile: 10/6

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! More than 10,000 children from low-income families in New York City are set to move off the childcare voucher waitlist. Eligible families will receive vouchers that can cover care at a provider of their choice, with the expansion backed by $475 million in dedicated state funding for the program.

🎉 Add your name to celebrate NYC expanding free childcare!

There’s even more good news today: Three California residents have sued ICE, scientists discovered 57 previously unknown species during a deep-sea expedition off Argentina, and a school custodian’s kidney donation helped give a teacher’s brother a new chance at life.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Thousands of NYC families get off free childcare voucher waitlist, Mayor Mamdani announces

Obama to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as he gets more involved in midterms

Scientists unearthed 57 new species from waters in Argentina nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon

Trump backtracks and begs Republicans to vote by mail as Democrats’ odds of taking Congress improve

Republican Ken Paxton admits forces in DC control his Texas Senate campaign

Trump approval at record low; Hispanic voters sour on Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats add 6 more House races to ‘Red to Blue’ seat flipping list

School custodian’s kidney donation helps give teacher’s brother new life

Another MAGA Candidate Scrubs Mentions of Trump From His Website

3 California Residents Sue ICE Officers Under New ‘No Kings’ Law

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Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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