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More Than 1.5 Million Children Have Lost SNAP Benefits Since Last Year, New Analysis: This Are the Most Affected States

More than 1.5 million children across the United States have lost access to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) since July 2025, according to a new analysis by the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).

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SNAP Online Shopping Costs That Benefits May Not Cover

Ordering groceries online using SNAP offers incredible convenience for busy parents managing hectic weekly dinner schedules. Families lacking reliable vehicle transportation save valuable time by utilizing these modern digital shopping tools today. You can easily buy fresh produce and pantry staples through a smartphone screen from your couch. However, online…

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US teen withdraws social media addiction suit against Meta

LOS ANGELES - A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.

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US teen drops Meta lawsuit on social media addiction days before trial

Withdrawn case marks a victory for the social media giant after earlier landmark loss at trial over addictive claims

The Guardian - US

Summer EBT Facts That Could Put $120 on Your Grocery Card

Families often face higher grocery bills when school cafeterias close for summer, making it harder to stretch a monthly budget. The Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks in many states, was created to help bridge that gap with grocery assistance for eligible children. In most participating states, eligible…

Kids Ain't Cheap

How to Use SNAP Benefits for Seeds and Food-Producing Plants

SNAP benefits offer a surprisingly clever way to stretch your monthly food budget easily. Many families do not realize they can actually buy seeds and food-producing plants. Growing your own fresh food provides financial relief during high grocery inflation. This incredibly valuable federal program feature remains vastly underutilized by most…

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Weekly Brew: July 17, 2026

Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of July 13 - July 17.

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Utah’s Double Up Food Bucks Program Could Turn $10 Into $30

As a father of two young children, I can tell you that the price of feeding your family has continued to climb. The United States...

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Exclusive: Inside Google’s plan to win over your face with AI glasses — and avoid Meta's privacy missteps

I spoke with Google’s XR product chief Juston Payne about the new 'Intelligent Eyewear' launching this fall, the hard lessons of Google Glass, and how Google plans to navigate thorny privacy issues and take on Meta and Apple.

Tom’s Guide

SNAP Can Be Used to Buy Seeds: The Grocery Savings Rule Many Shoppers Don’t Know

The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides essential monthly food funding to families managing incredibly tight household budgets. Most recipients use their electronic benefit cards exclusively to buy standard weekly items like milk, bread, and fresh produce. However, a little-known provision in the federal guidelines allows shoppers to stretch their…

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USDA releases SNAP error rate data that could affect state cost-share

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Brew.

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States Have Until October 2027 to Fix SNAP Error Rates, with Reviews That Could Trigger Penalties Already Underway

USDA released SNAP error rates June 24, 2026. States above 6% face cost-sharing starting October 2027. Maryland at 13.08% could owe $240M. This year's data still counts.

Medical Daily

How Outdated EBT Cards Are Fueling a Surge in SNAP Benefit Theft

Every month, one in eight Americans, 42.4 million people, use a government-issued EBT card to buy food. It is similar to credit and debit cards,...

Saving Advice

USDA releases SNAP error rate data that could determine states' share of benefit costs

On June 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released fiscal year 2025 (FY25) payment error rate data for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This was the first update of payment error data since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) established a cost-share system based on this data,…

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SNAP Benefits Can Buy Seeds—How Families Can Turn Food Assistance Into Fresh Produce

A bag of tomato seeds might not look like much at the checkout line, but it can grow into weeks of fresh meals. Many families who use SNAP benefits never realize that the program allows purchases of seeds and food-producing plants, creating an opportunity to stretch food dollars far beyond…

International Business Times UK

SNAP Benefits Update: Urgent July 14 Deadline For Households To Claim Extra $331 Payment

Connecticut SNAP recipients whose food was ruined in Fourth of July storms have until 14 July to claim up to $331 in emergency replacement benefits.

Fortune

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.

Reason

States Will Soon Face Huge Penalties for Their Food Stamp Mistakes

More than $1 of every $10 in SNAP benefits went to people who didn't qualify in 2025.

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Proton VPN brings official one-click installs to the Linux Snap Store — but some features are still missing

Proton VPN just dropped its first official app on the Linux Snap Store. While it boasts easy one-click installation and a verified publisher badge, users will have to wait for split tunneling, the Stealth protocol, and ARM support.

The Economic Times

120,000 tech jobs cut in 2026 as AI drives Big Tech's reset; India's IT could be next

Global technology layoffs are resurfacing in 2026, driven by artificial intelligence adoption. Companies are restructuring teams and automating tasks, even while reporting strong revenues. India's IT sector faces potential job losses as companies redesign their operational strategies. Fresh graduates are experiencing delayed onboarding and withdrawn job offers from major tech…

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SNAP Can Buy More Than You Think: 10 Eligible Grocery Items People Often Overlook

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides critical monthly grocery funding to support working households. Most recipients utilize their electronic benefit cards to purchase standard staples like milk, bread, and meat. However, the federal government guidelines permit the purchase of several unique items that people frequently overlook. Knowing the complete scope…

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Draws SNAP Funding Red Line, Says 'I Will Not Support' Farm Bill That Abandons Hungry Families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will oppose any Farm Bill that weakens funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), drawing a firm line as debate over federal food assistance continues.

The Economic Times

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Since December, Australia's new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar people under 16 years from having accounts. Operators must take "reasonable steps" to comply, and the government has recommended using multiple checks to determine users' age.

Medical Daily

Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health

Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health.

The Independent UK

Hot rotisserie chickens could be available to US shoppers using food stamps

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