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fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay food

Food Stamps at Risk in Trump Budget Bill, Bay Area Food Banks Warn | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay food

Food Stamps at Risk in Trump Budget Bill, Bay Area Food Banks Warn | KQED

SF food
fromNews Center
2 months ago

SNAP Shields Kids From Future Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds - News Center

Food insecurity in early childhood is linked to long-term heart health risks, but SNAP participation can help mitigate these effects.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

More Than Half of New Yorkers Take on Debt as Food Costs Soar, Poll Finds

Over half of New Yorkers have gone into debt due to soaring food prices, impacting their health and well-being.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley grocers expect sales hit from food assistance cuts - San Jose Spotlight

"It's going to impact everyone, not just grocery stores. The amount of money that the food stamps represent is huge, and that amount of money stays in the community."
Food & drink
#medicaid
fromKqed
1 week ago
Public health

SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Put Bakersfield in Political, Economic Crosshairs | KQED

NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

House Democrats Launch Effort to Shield Medicaid and SNAP From GOP Cuts

House Democrats are launching a petition to block proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by Republicans.
Right-wing politics
fromKqed
4 months ago

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could lead to severe economic downturns and job losses, especially in states like California.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Public health

SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Put Bakersfield in Political, Economic Crosshairs | KQED

NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

House Democrats Launch Effort to Shield Medicaid and SNAP From GOP Cuts

House Democrats are launching a petition to block proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by Republicans.
fromKqed
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

#usda
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

USDA Secretary warns of chronic disease crisis emanating from FOOD STAMPS, calls for junk food CRACKDOWN, prioritizing NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS

Poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that threatens America's economy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

USDA Secretary warns of chronic disease crisis emanating from FOOD STAMPS, calls for junk food CRACKDOWN, prioritizing NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS

Poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that threatens America's economy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
fromGastropoda
12 years ago

Sometimes Assassin's Handbook is just a cocktail

Eavesdropping reveals discontent about grocery resale practices in capitalist systems.
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Rep. Torres: Trump cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would spell disaster for the Bronx Bronx Times

Trump's proposed tax and spending cuts would severely impact the Bronx's vulnerable populations due to significant reductions in social safety net programs.
#stock-market
fromAol
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Down 88% From Its All-Time High, Here's 1 Big Reason Snap Stock Can Snap Back in 2025

fromAol
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Down 88% From Its All-Time High, Here's 1 Big Reason Snap Stock Can Snap Back in 2025

#social-media
#food-assistance
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
SF food

Bay Area food banks warn millions of children and seniors in California will go hungry under Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
SF food

Bay Area food banks warn millions of children and seniors in California will go hungry under Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

This is draconian': Trump's big bill expected to bring more hunger, sickness, homelessness to Berkeley

Cuts to food stamps and Medicaid will severely impact residents' ability to access food and health care services.
US politics
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

More than 13K Staten Island and South Brooklyn households could lose SNAP benefits under Trump's bill, state says

Proposed cuts to SNAP may threaten over 13,000 households in Staten Island and South Brooklyn, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
#food-security
NYC food
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.
SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.
fromjacksonheightspost.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

Gonzalez-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

Legislators and advocates rally for new measures to protect SNAP recipients and combat fraud with proposed legislation in New York.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.
SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.
NYC politics
fromjacksonheightspost.com
5 months ago

Gonzalez-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

Legislators and advocates rally for new measures to protect SNAP recipients and combat fraud with proposed legislation in New York.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Medical groups warn Senate budget bill will create dystopian healthcare system

$1.1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid could lead to 11.8 million losing health insurance and detrimental effects on children's health.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

SNAP cuts will disproportionately impact lesbian and bisexual women, transgender people

The current Budget Reconciliation Bill, referred to as Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' would cause around seven million people to lose or see a reduction in SNAP benefits.
US politics
#apple
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Senate GOP passes Trump's sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House

Senate Republicans passed a bill cutting taxes and spending on social programs, setting up a final House vote amid significant intra-party objections.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

SNAP Under Attack: What Federal Cuts to Food Aid Would Mean for NYC

Food and housing are absolutely related," NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park tells City Limits. "When people are in a choice between paying for food or paying rent, people are going to naturally choose food."
NYC politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Apple claims San Jose engineer stole trade secrets, took them to rival

Di Liu, an ex-Apple design engineer, is accused of stealing trade secrets before resigning to join rival Snap, highlighting corporate espionage in tech.
Apple
fromwww.securitymagazine.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Reaches for States' Data

"The Trump Administration is moving to collect data retained by the states, a move NPR calls unprecedented, focusing on tens of millions of people using federal food aid."
Privacy professionals
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Food Assistance Programs Should Incentivize Healthier Eating. Here's Why

Nebraska's waiver allowing states to ban soda purchases with SNAP marks a shift towards promoting healthier eating.
SF food
fromMission Local
1 month ago

The only grocery store in one of San Francisco's most impoverished communities can't take food stamps

Surfside Liquors lost its SNAP authorization during closure, halting fresh food sales critical for the local community.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Snapchat's upcoming AR glasses beat the Meta Ray-Bans in a meaningful way

Snap is introducing next-gen AR Specs focusing on lightweight design and AI-powered functionality, building on the successes of earlier models.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Snap Announces 2026 Launch Date for its AR-Enabled Spectacles

Snap's all-new Specs leverage advanced machine learning and AR capabilities, positioning themselves as a powerful tool for integrating digital experiences with the physical world.
Wearables
#augmented-reality
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The new AI-powered Snaps Specs are here - and they work with OpenAI and Gemini

Snap is launching next-gen Specs AR glasses with advanced AI features and a lighter design, set for public release in 2026.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The new AI-powered Snaps Specs are here - and they work with OpenAI and Gemini

Snap is launching next-gen Specs AR glasses with advanced AI features and a lighter design, set for public release in 2026.
NYC food
fromWBGO Jazz
2 months ago

Six charged in massive NYC area food stamp theft

A significant food stamp fraud scheme involving a USDA employee and several accomplices has been uncovered, totaling $66 million.
#public-health
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Nebraska makes history as first state to ban soda, energy drinks from food stamps

Nebraska's ban on soda and energy drinks for SNAP purchases signifies a significant health policy change aimed at reducing obesity.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Trump officials renew push to ban junk food from SNAP. Here's why it's hard to do

There is a renewed push to ban unhealthy foods and beverages from SNAP, driven by new leadership in the Trump administration.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Trump officials renew push to ban junk food from SNAP. Here's why it's hard to do

There is a renewed push to ban unhealthy foods and beverages from SNAP, driven by new leadership in the Trump administration.
#food-stamps
SF food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

More states to ban soda, junk food purchases with food stamps, Trump Agriculture secretary says

The Trump administration is eliminating junk food from food stamp programs through new waivers, marking a historic change in SNAP policy.
SF food
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here's why.

States are proposing to restrict SNAP purchases on soda and candy, citing health concerns, but critics argue it reinforces stigma against low-income individuals.
SF food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

More states to ban soda, junk food purchases with food stamps, Trump Agriculture secretary says

The Trump administration is eliminating junk food from food stamp programs through new waivers, marking a historic change in SNAP policy.
SF food
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here's why.

States are proposing to restrict SNAP purchases on soda and candy, citing health concerns, but critics argue it reinforces stigma against low-income individuals.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Massachusetts priest returns to public ministry after child rape charges dropped against him

Monsignor Strahan returns to public ministry after unsubstantiated child abuse allegations.
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Snapchat Opens New Office in Paris as Part of Expanded EU Business Push

Snap opens a new office in Paris, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and the French digital ecosystem.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

House Republicans Want To Change SNAP Benefits For Children Over 7

"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is vital, serving about 41 million people, including nearly half who are children, in their fight against hunger."
SF food
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Republicans are looking to scale back food stamps. One map shows how much red states depend on them.

The House GOP plans to cut $230 billion from nutrition programs, impacting millions who rely on SNAP.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

House GOP plan to slash over $230B in spending, reform food stamps clears committee

Republicans propose to cut over $230 billion in spending and reform SNAP, advancing it through committee.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Did Hakeem Jeffries overstate share of veterans using food stamps?

Hakeem Jeffries's claim about veteran SNAP reliance is misstated; the factual figure is notably lower at around 8 percent.
SF LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pope Leo Looked the Other Way' When Victims Raised Sex Abuse Claims Against Priests, Survivor Warns

Pope Leo XIV faces backlash for allegedly ignoring sexual abuse allegations during his tenure as a bishop.
The Survivors Network has accused him of allowing abuse to continue unchecked.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time

Arizona's bill to restrict SNAP purchases highlights an ongoing political debate over government intervention in dietary choices for low-income individuals.
#meta
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 months ago

Digest: Meta Launches new AI App; Snap Suspends Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty

Meta launches AI app that offers personalized responses using user data from its platforms.
Snap suspends its forecast leading to a significant drop in share price due to economic uncertainties.
WPP reports a dip in revenue, reflecting macroeconomic challenges impacting performance.
fromBenzinga
3 months ago
Marketing tech

Meta Platforms Stock Drops Ahead Of Earnings As Snap Results Raise Digital Ad Concerns - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta shares dropped 2.44% ahead of earnings, influenced by Snap's cautious outlook, raising concerns about advertising market pressures.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 months ago

Digest: Meta Launches new AI App; Snap Suspends Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty

Meta launches AI app that offers personalized responses using user data from its platforms.
Snap suspends its forecast leading to a significant drop in share price due to economic uncertainties.
WPP reports a dip in revenue, reflecting macroeconomic challenges impacting performance.
fromBenzinga
3 months ago
Marketing tech

Meta Platforms Stock Drops Ahead Of Earnings As Snap Results Raise Digital Ad Concerns - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

NYC startup
fromOmny Studio
3 months ago

Caterpillar Drops, Starbucks Tumbles, Snap Drops on Ad Warning

Caterpillar, Starbucks, and Snap experienced stock declines due to various market pressures including tariffs and missed sales expectations.
#earnings-report
Marketing tech
fromAol
3 months ago

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap reported Q1 earnings missing guidance, resulting in a 14% stock drop amid trade restrictions impacting advertising from Chinese companies.
Marketing tech
fromAol
3 months ago

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap reported Q1 earnings missing guidance, resulting in a 14% stock drop amid trade restrictions impacting advertising from Chinese companies.
#snapchat
Growth hacking
fromVariety
3 months ago

Snap Delivers Q1 Earnings Beat as Snapchat Tops 900M Monthly Users, Withholds Guidance Given Economic 'Uncertainty'

Snap reached over 900 million monthly active users in Q1, showing growth despite facing advertising challenges.
Growth hacking
fromVariety
3 months ago

Snap Delivers Q1 Earnings Beat as Snapchat Tops 900M Monthly Users, Withholds Guidance Given Economic 'Uncertainty'

Snap reached over 900 million monthly active users in Q1, showing growth despite facing advertising challenges.
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

Snapchat Shares Mixed Results in Q1 2025 Report

Snap experiences increased engagement due to AI improvements, but struggles with revenue growth in key markets.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Mass. SNAP benefits will temporarily go offline this weekend: Here's what to know

Massachusetts residents relying on EBT for their SNAP benefits will face disruptions from 11 p.m. Saturday to mid-day Sunday due to system maintenance.
Boston food
fromMarketing Dive
3 months ago

Snap names first CMO in 2 years in lead-up to advertising showcase

Snap has appointed Grace Kao as chief marketing officer, signaling a shift in its marketing leadership and strategy.
#nutrition
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Does Trader Joe's Accept EBT? Yes & Here's What's Eligible

Yes, Trader Joe's accepts EBT cards as payment, allowing customers on SNAP to enjoy their affordable groceries and specialty snacks without worry.
SF food
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

RFK Jr. dares governor of West Virginia - America's fattest state - to do regular public weigh-ins

HHS Secretary Kennedy is promoting health initiatives in West Virginia, including a ban on food dyes and restrictions on SNAP benefits for soda.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Snap's CEO sets new hires up to fail on their 1st day. He says it makes them more creative.

Snap encourages new hires to pitch ideas on their first day to foster creativity and reduce fear of failure.
SF food
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.
Marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
5 months ago

1 Glorious Growth Stock Down 86% to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025 | The Motley Fool

Snap has adapted to Apple's privacy changes and is now seeing revenue growth and increased user engagement.
Marketing
fromTipRanks Financial
6 months ago

Snap and Reddit Lure Advertisers on TikTok by Offering Discounts - TipRanks.com

Snap and Reddit are leveraging TikTok's uncertain future to attract advertisers with discount offers.
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

Why Won't the Federal Government Reimburse People Whose Food Stamps are Stolen?

EBT theft severely impacts low-income families, with California reporting $15 million stolen monthly and reimbursement funds cut.
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