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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.

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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,...

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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

SNAP Recipients May Also Qualify for These 5 Programs

Here are five other resources SNAP recipients may qualify for.

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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.

Kiplinger

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

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

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’

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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.

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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...

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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

The Guardian - US

‘A black hole’: families and police say tech giants delay investigations in child abuse and drug cases

US law enforcement officers say Meta and Snapchat routinely delay or reject warrants. The companies disagree

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Living on $40K: 5 Budget-Friendly Cities for Low-Income Earners

In the right city, where housing is cheaper, public transportation is accessible and safety nets exist, $40,000 can still stretch further than you'd expect.

International Business Times UK

Snapchat Recap 2025 Shows the Year Users Lived Beyond Public Feeds — How to Get It

Snapchat's 2025 Recap, a personalised video showing private moments beyond public feeds, is now rolling out.

The Independent UK

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP

The Independent UK

SNAP is back in time for the holidays. But millions could be losing benefits under Trump — and food banks are bracing for them

‘We’re seeing people come in that are just at the end of their rope,’ said one food bank worker

The Independent UK

The TSA is providing airline passenger data to ICE to aid Trump’s deportation efforts, report says

The program comes as the Trump administration has sought to leverage data from across the government to speed up deportations

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