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SNAP’s New Age Rules Just Hit Millions — What You Must Do Before Your Benefits Stop

For many families, the SNAP program provides the essential support needed to maintain a full pantry. However, the federal landscape for food assistance shifted significantly on February 1, 2026. Thousands of recipients are now navigating updated age limits and work requirements that could impact their eligibility. While these policy changes…

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Food Stamps: What To Know About SNAP Payments in February 2026

The OBBBA included overhauls of the SNAP program, which impacts those who rely on SNAP benefits.

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You Can Volunteer for SNAP Benefits If You Live in This State

New work requirements went into effect at the start of February for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tens of millions of Americans rely on the program to help pay for food or...

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Big tech companies are still failing to tackle child abuse material online

In the 2024–25 financial year alone, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received nearly 83,000 reports of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM), primarily on mainstream platforms. This was a 41% increase from the year before.

The Conversation

Linux users report Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Snap package isn't actually deleting files

Many users have run out of disk space entirely, and a patch is nowhere in sight.

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Louisiana SNAP Update: Why Soda and Candy Purchases Will Be Blocked on Feb 18

Imagine standing in the checkout line, your cart filled with the usual groceries, only to have your EBT card declined for a handful of items you have bought for years. For thousands of families in Louisiana, this frustration is about to become a reality. Starting February 18, a significant shift…

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SNAP Recipients Are Losing Benefits Over These 6 Mistakes—New 2026 Rules Explained

Navigating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has never been easy, but recent bureaucratic shifts have turned it into a minefield. You might rely on these benefits to keep your fridge stocked, only to find your card declined at the checkout line with zero warning. The system isn’t just glitching;…

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‘Marketplace for predators’: Meta faces jury trial over child exploitation claims

New Mexico attorney general accuses Meta of failing to safeguard children against trafficking and sexual abuse

The Guardian - US

Snapchat blocks more than 400,000 Australian accounts but warns of ‘significant gaps’ in under-16s social media ban

Social media platform says there are still ‘real technical limitations to accurate and dependable age verification’

The Guardian - AU

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall

The Independent UK

What to know about the jury trials of Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube

Hundreds of parents, teens and school districts have claimed social media is intentionally addictive and harmful

The Guardian - US

Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states

Work requirements are kicking in for many older adults and parents of teenagers to continue receiving benefits from the biggest U.S. food aid program

The Independent UK

The “Feb 1” SNAP Shift: New Work Requirements for Ages 55-64 Officially Start

A significant shift in the social safety net has arrived. While media focus has shifted, new USDA rules and the Fiscal Responsibility Act are now active. These rules affect adults who were previously exempt. If you are between 50 and 54 and receive SNAP benefits, your requirements have changed. You…

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SNAP Benefits 2026: New Maximums and Monthly Increases

If you are curious where your benefits stand in the coming new year, here is a breakdown of the new eligibility rules and tips to maximize your SNAP benefits.

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“We’re building a computer that we hope you’ll use less.” Snap’s new camera glasses will launch in 2026 under the new Specs Inc.

The company behind Snapchat now has a separate subsidiary for camera glasses, which plans to launch Specs in 2026

The Independent UK

TikTok moves to settle in landmark youth addiction trial

The first of its kind trial alleges the ‘attention-grabbing’ design of social media platforms fuelled the 19-year-old plaintiff’s depression and suicidal thoughts

The Guardian - US

Tech giants head to landmark US trial over social media addiction claims

Meta, YouTube and TikTok accused of making products intentionally addictive and harmful to young people

International Business Times

Leaked Google Documents Spark Backlash Over Alleged Plan to Win Lifelong Loyalty Through Schools

Newly revealed documents fuel a lawsuit accusing Google of using schools and education tech to build lifelong brand loyalty among children.

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5 Ways To Get Free Groceries If SNAP Benefits Are Cut

Getting creative in lowering your grocery bill and finding places that provide free food to those in need takes a bit of work, but they're out there.

The Guardian - UK

Snapchat’s parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial

Snap’s chief executive had been due to testify in civil action also involving Meta, TikTok and YouTube

The Independent UK

Trump’s agriculture secretary misses the point as she defends her pieces of broccoli and chicken meal

Earlier this week, Brooke Rollins was mocked for proposing a $3 ‘depression meal’

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The SNAP Purge: Why 800,000 Seniors are Losing Food Benefits Under the New OBBBA Work Rules

For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has operated on a simple promise: if you are an older adult on a fixed income, you...

The Guardian - AU

More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says

Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban

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10 Free Grocery Resources Every Smart Shopper Should Know

In an economy where food prices fluctuate wildly, the definition of a smart shopper has expanded. It is no longer just about clipping coupons or buying generic; it is about knowing where to find food that costs absolutely nothing. In 2026, a network of resources exists to help households bridge…

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The SNAP Trap: Why Your $23 Social Security Raise Just Cost You $30 in Food Stamps

The 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) was supposed to be a lifeline for millions of seniors struggling with the persistent sting of inflation. For...

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