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The Latest Breaking News from SNAP

If you depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance, you might wonder if freelance work, gig jobs or self-employment could cost you.

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Peter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich

As governments race to restrict minors’ social media use, the tech billionaires who built the platforms are imposing strict screen limits at home.

Fortune

Federal SNAP Freeze Could Worsen Chronic Health for Older Adults Across the U.S.

You worked hard for decades and expected a safety net for your golden years. However, a massive shift in federal food assistance now threatens to pull that net away from over one million seniors. It is frustrating to realize that the rules for your survival changed while you were busy…

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Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating

If the government had found a way to save US$10 for every dollar it spent helping low-income people get healthier, wouldn’t it make sense for it to keep doing that?

The Conversation

6 SNAP Shopping Perks and Discounts You Didn’t Know About

SNAP benefits offer more than groceries. Discover little-known shopping perks and discounts that can help stretch your food budget further.

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Florida SNAP Alert: Miss the 80-Hour Rule and Benefits Could End in 90 Days

Florida has recently updated its work requirements for individuals who receive SNAP benefits. Effective February 1, able-bodied recipients (without dependents) have to prove they worked,...

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Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: ‘The state is bending reality’

From TikTok deepfakes to smears put out by the White House, fake videos modeled on Black archetypes are running rampant - putting Black users at risk

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How Retirees Can Get Free Money From the Government

From 2025 to 2028, anyone 65 or older can claim a deduction of $6,000 in addition to the current additional standard deduction for seniors under existing law.

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A jury will soon decide if social media addictions are harming children. These families have already felt the pain

The bellwether trial against tech behemoths Meta and Google could set the course for the 1,600 other plaintiffs across the country

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Zuckerberg takes stand in social media trial as jury hears that he’s trained on how to avoid being ‘fake, robotic and corporate’

Wednesday’s court proceedings marked the first time Mark Zuckerberg has appeared at a civil trial

The Independent UK

Texas SNAP Alert: 80 Hours a Month or Benefits End in 90 Days

If you rely on SNAP benefits in Texas, the ground is shifting. A quiet enforcement of work requirements is putting thousands of families at risk. It feels like the goalposts are constantly moving, making it harder to keep food on the table. Honestly, the system is designed to be rigorous,…

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Nearly 1 in 5 SNAP Recipients Are Boomers — What That Says About Senior Finances

SNAP data indicates a growing share of older Americans rely on food stamps. Inflation, rising living costs and limited retirement savings could indicate why.

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Smoothie Ban Proposal: Why HB 947 Targets “Made-to-Order” Beverages in Grocery Stores

Your grocery trip in Georgia might feel a lot more restrictive if a new piece of legislation becomes law. House Bill 947 is moving through the General Assembly with a specific target: your favorite in-store beverages. It is not your fault that you enjoy a quick smoothie while shopping, but…

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Georgia SNAP Alert: New Bill Could Ban These 7 Popular Items From Your Cart

Your grocery list might face a government-mandated makeover sooner than you think. A new bill in Georgia aims to tighten the belt on SNAP recipients by limiting choices. Proponents argue this is about health, but many families feel it is another layer of control.

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House farm bill would set hemp testing, pesticide label authority

The House Agriculture Committee unveiled a five-year farm bill that could divide members across regional lines as much as political ones.

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Qualify for SNAP? 5 More Programs You Can Utilize To Save Money

Many households don't take advantage of these benefits simply because they don't realize they exist.

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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...

The Conversation

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.

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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 - AU

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’

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