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Stop policing poor Americans' diets

The current proposed bills are blunt instruments that don't address systemic challenges to eating well

Salon

End of federal COVID-19 benefits impact food banks in central and eastern Kentucky

The declared end of the COVID-19 pandemic by the federal government last month could pose additional burdens on food banks.

WEKU

Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify

A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But most states don’t take car values into consideration at all.

The Texas Tribune

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Commentary: An easy congressional fix can help families in the SNAP program

Among Congress’ 2023 action items is the massive Farm Bill, legislation that is reauthorized every five years. The bill includes federal assistance for low-income families like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the principal method by which the U.S. government helps low-income families buy food.

Tribune News Service

Snap Inc. (SNAP) vs. Expedia Group (EXPE): What's the Hotter Internet Stock Name?

The proliferation of internet users has benefitted companies like Snap Inc. (SNAP) and Expedia (EXPE). Which of these two stocks is a better buy amid the uncertain economic environment? Read on….

StockNews.com

How Biden hurt folks who need SNAP

"Republicans are more obsessed with hurting poor people than holding banks accountable"

Salon

Cutting GST on fresh produce won’t help those most in need – a targeted approach works better

Food prices are rising at the fastest rate in almost four decades, with fruit and vegetables up more than 22% in the past year. As often happens during a cost of living crisis, there have been calls to remove the goods and services tax (GST) from fresh produce.

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The dangers of SNAP benefit reductions

"Anything that reduces access to SNAP . . . is going to have the effect of increasing food insecurity rates"

Salon

Snap puts 10 billion AI chatbot messages to use refining its ad business

Snap Inc., the maker of the Snapchat app, is testing ways that its popular new artificial intelligence chatbot can boost the company’s advertising business.

Tribune News Service

Food insecurity already affects 12 million US homes -- and reductions in SNAP benefits won't help

Millions of Americans struggle to afford healthy meals and nutritious food. Known as “food insecurity,” this problem was already rising when Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits – previously called food stamps – were cut in 35 states this spring. SciLine interviewed Hilary Seligman, professor of medicine at the…

The Conversation

Is Snap (SNAP) a Good Internet Stock to Buy Now?

Snap Inc. (SNAP) is investing in Augmented Reality (AR) technologies to diversify its operations. However, given its topline decline, should investors consider buying this stock? Let’s look at the trends of some of its financial metrics to understand….

StockNews.com

YouTube announces new creator monetization tools

The video giant is expanding its affiliate shopping program and lowering the bar to earn from fan support, marking its latest efforts to win over creators with monetization programs.

Fortune

Fights, stabbings, child sex acts – the brutal footage vulnerable young people are viewing on Snapchat

One 14-year-old girl spoke about seeing a video of a rape on social media

The Independent UK

New food stamp requirements test states and USDA - Roll Call

A legislative and regulatory storm is brewing as government agencies work to turn the new food stamp work requirements into reality.

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6 months in, Hakeem Jeffries reflects on the debt ceiling drama and replacing Pelosi

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with All Things Considered's Juana Summers to talk about the recent debt ceiling negotiations and what this says about the direction Congress is headed.

Android Central

Instagram reportedly testing an AI chatbot with 30 personalities to choose from

After Snapchat recently added its version of AI chatbot dubbed My AI, Instagram might be on its way to launching something similar.

Evening Standard

As Haringey’s warehouse district is lined up for redevelopment the creative community is fighting back

A Haringey warehouse complex has been home to artists, performers and other creatives for more than 20 years. Now their way of living is under threat

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia warns Snapchat users that ‘insulting’ regime is a criminal offense

Users of the social media app have faced legal consequences for posts – some private – that are critical of Saudi authorities

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Salon

Debt ceiling "Nothing to brag about"

"It was critical to reach an agreement and it's very good news for the American people," Biden said on Friday

The Independent UK

Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats

Democrats are deeply conflicted about the food aid requirements that President Joe Biden negotiated as part of the debt ceiling deal

Salon

COVID benefit changes mean new hardship

Ending the pandemic emergency increases burdens for people with long COVID

WEKU

Congress created changes to food assistance. Here's what they mean

In an effort to avoid defaulting on the nation's loans, lawmakers created updates to SNAP, the nation's largest food assistance safety net. There are new work requirements as well as exemptions.

Fortune

The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy

Forcing already hungry people to get a job in order for them to receive food will send ripple effects across other government programs.

The Independent UK

Senate passes debt limit bill after marathon 11 amendment votes to avoid default

The bill goes to President Joe Biden’s desk before the United States would default on its debt

The Independent UK

Biden and McCarthy’s debt limit deal went through – but there are winners and losers

Student debtors and SNAP recipients will pay a price

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