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3 Stocks to Stay Far Away From in 2023

Rejoiced by the optimism flowing in the market, the stock market has rallied recently. However, market experts expect the sizzling rally to end, as recession risks have only been postponed. Given this backdrop, investors should stay away from fundamentally weak stocks Uber Technologies (UBER), Snap Inc. (SNAP), and Peloton Interactive…

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Congress gears up for another farm bill. Here's what's on the menu

Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.

WEKU

SNAP recipients will lose their pandemic boost and may face other reductions by March

Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.

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What will change once federal COVID-19 emergency ends in May?

The pandemic increased health care coverage, boosted telehealth, beefed up food assistance and offered universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests. On May 11, President Joe Biden plans to end the emergencies declared for the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Snap shares tank after losses top $280 million

The scale of the struggle facing the world’s largest social media firms was laid bare today after Snapchat owner Snap Inc posted a whopping $288 million (£234 million) loss for the fourth quarter, reversing profits of $23 million it made in the previous year and sending its shares down as…

Evening Standard

How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?

The declaration of a COVID-19 public health emergency three years ago changed the lives of millions of Americans by offering increased health care coverage, beefed-up food assistance and universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests

The Independent UK

With SNAP emergency benefits going away, every dollar counts even more when it comes to fighting hunger

Food pantries are bracing for an increase of demand and organizations are urging SNAP beneficiaries to update their information to potentially help offset the loss of funds.

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Chicago organizations brace for greater need amid changes to SNAP benefits

February will be the last month Illinois recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive an additional allotment that had been part of coronavirus pandemic relief efforts.

Chicago Sun-Times

NYC residents sue Adams administration for holding up their food stamps, cash assistance: ‘Hunger and immense distress’

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has stiffed thousands of low-income New Yorkers on their food stamps and cash assistance benefits, leaving them in a state of “hunger and immense distress,” sometimes for months on end, according to a lawsuit filed late Friday.

Tribune News Service

SNAP benefits returning to pre-COVID amounts in February

More than 41 million Americans used SNAP benefits in 2022.

Axios

Fan hits Marvel Snap max collection level in a world first achievement

One fan reached beyond collection level 22,000 in Marvel Snap and set a record, but the achievement came at a steep cost

USA Today Sports Media Group

Social media platforms face pressure to stop online drug dealers who target kids

During a House committee hearing Wednesday, parents, activists and law enforcement officials accused social media sites of enabling drug dealers to sell fentanyl to young Americans.

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Chuck Grassley’s grandson mocked for declaring war on ‘entitlement’ in midst of ‘nepo baby’ political career

Pat Grassley serves as Speaker of the Iowa State House

The Independent UK

Tech industry job cuts come rapidly and in big numbers

In just the past month there have been about 50,000 job cuts across the technology sector

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Outrage as Iowa Republicans want to ban food stamp users from buying sliced cheese, white rice, or fresh meats

Bill would hit low-income residents, critics say

Salon

Iowa GOP wants SNAP ban on fresh meat

The list also restricts purchases of bread, cheese, oil, salt and other food staples

The Independent UK

Tech industry job cuts come rapidly and in big numbers

In just the past month there have been about 50,000 job cuts across the technology sector

WEKU

A rocky past haunts the mysterious company behind the Lensa AI photo app

Little was previously known about the artificial intelligence company founded by five Russian tech workers who for years have been quietly developing AI tools from its homebase of Cyprus.

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Gov. Newsom Punts on Addressing Food Insecurity for Some of California’s Most Vulnerable

A year after the state crafted the first ever food assistance program for undocumented immigrants, the 2023 budget puts it on hold.

The Conversation

Inflation hasn't increased US food insecurity overall, according to our new tracker

Grocery prices soared by 11.8% in 2022 – the swiftest pace since the early 1980s. Rapid inflation is, naturally, leading to concerns that it’s getting harder for Americans to put food on the table.

Tribune News Service

States put grocery taxes on ice

As inflation soared in the past year, families in some states suffered a double whammy — paying food sales taxes on top of higher-priced groceries.

The Guardian - UK

Prosecute tech chiefs who endanger children, says Molly Russell’s father

Ian Russell says inquest into daughter’s death is ‘unique’ opportunity to make online platforms safer

Tribune News Service

Pills bought through Snapchat caused deaths of 8 teens and young adults from West and Midwest, lawsuit says

Pills bought through Snapchat caused the deaths of eight young people age 15 through 22, and now their families are suing the platform.

Fortune

Seattle schools sue social media giants, including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat

The lawsuit says the addictive nature of apps has increased anxiety, self-harm, and depression.

The Denver Post

Colleges rethink how to address increasing student hunger: 'Can’t afford to eat'

DENVER — Metropolitan State University of Denver’s newest strategy to address student hunger is Rowdy’s Corner — a 1,000-square-foot former campus convenience store turned free-food-and-supplies stop for students.

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