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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’

The Independent UK

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...

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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

The Guardian - AU

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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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Grocery Ban’ List: 12 States Where Your EBT Card Now Declines Soda and Snacks

If you use an EBT card to buy groceries, you might notice some of your favorite items suddenly getting declined at checkout. That’s because a growing number of states are tightening the rules on what you can buy with SNAP benefits. The goal? To reduce purchases of sugary, processed foods…

Grocery Coupon Guide

When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

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“It was Michael Jackson’s label. The people that worked there mostly thought that alternative, heavy music was garbage”: How cult fixtures Prong found their brief mainstream moment

1994’s Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck was a hit, but it wasn’t enough for the hardcore-turned-metal band’s big-label bosses

Metal Hammer

I’ve been testing this screen-free compact camera, and now I never leave the house without it

The CS-Pro is the new digital camera from Camp Snap that improves on its predecessor, and it’s become a staple in my photography routine.

Tom’s Guide

8 Ways Seniors Are Reducing Grocery Bills Without Sacrificing Nutrition

As of January 2026, the local supermarket has become a financial battlefield for American retirees. While the 2026 Social Security COLA provided a 2.8% increase,...

Saving Advice

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

With Congress back in session, legislators will take up a set of issues they haven’t comprehensively addressed since 2018 – the year the last farm bill passed.

The Conversation

RFK Jr set to make major changes to the ‘food pyramid’ and recommend what you should be eating every day

Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides recommendations for food-based policy in public schools and assistance programs such as SNAp and more

The Independent UK

6 More States Just Imposed New SNAP Benefit Restrictions: Are You Impacted?

Six more states will ban candy, soda and energy drinks from SNAP in 2026. See if your state is affected and what to do next.

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Caviar Station At Trump's 'Glitzy' Mar-a-Lago Party Criticised As Food Banks Stretched Thin

Trump's New Year's Eve Mar-a-Lago party featured a lavish caviar station, drawing criticism amid a US government shutdown affecting food banks and aid.

International Business Times UK

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SNAP Recipients May Also Qualify for These 5 Programs

Here are five other resources SNAP recipients may qualify for.

Kiplinger

Don't Trade After-Hours Without Reading This

Are you a night owl or an early bird with a yen for active trading? Before you transact after-hours, consider these tips and potential traps.

The Independent UK

What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds

The Trump administration has frozen child care funds to all states after allegations of fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents

Fortune

5 states to ban soda, candy, other snacks from SNAP recipients under MAHA food-stamp push

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact the SNAP waivers.

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The Independent UK

Deepfake porn, plastic bags and loud commercials: These are the new laws taking effect in America on January 1

Minimum wages are set to go up in many states, while uploading deepfake pornography will land you in hot water in California

The Independent UK

SNAP junk food ban comes into force Jan 1 and it will have a knock-on effect for all shoppers

One expert warned that ‘punishing SNAP recipients means we all get to pay more at the grocery store’

GOBankingRates

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

The new year not only means new rules for many families but also increased responsibilities for states.

Axios

Racist AI content is spreading fast — and swaying political opinions

Fake content is influencing how people see government programs, race, and potentially even elections.

GOBankingRates

Here’s the Amount of SNAP Benefits People Receive in Each State

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been in the spotlight lately, such as with the recent government shutdown threatening benefits. While they remain under some political pressure...

Roll Call

Lawmakers push to reimburse food stamp benefits lost to theft - Roll Call

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The Independent UK

How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused

GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance

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