U.S. famine warning system comes back, but questions loom

By Gabrielle Emanuel

Published August 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM EDT

After the U.S. early famine warning systems went dark earlier in 2025, the lights are back on. But questions remain about whether it will be as effective as before and whether it will be politicized.

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