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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.

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How Outdated EBT Cards Are Fueling a Surge in SNAP Benefit Theft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

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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…

Frugal Gardening

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Fortune

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.

Reason

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.

TechRadar

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…

The Economic Times

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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.

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

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Shoppers using federal food stamps could soon buy a very popular grocery staple

Current federal rules allow shoppers to buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken using SNAP benefits only if it has already been cooled and refrigerated

International Business Times UK

Trump Says Iran 'Needs Food', Ghalibaf Fires Back Citing 40 Million Americans on Food Stamps

Iran's Parliament Speaker mocked Trump's claim that Tehran needs American food, reigniting US-Iran tensions despite recent diplomatic efforts.

Grocery Coupon Guide

How to Stack Summer EBT With SNAP for Extra Produce Money

Combining multiple food assistance programs is the absolute best way to combat high summer grocery bills. When schools close for the break, family food expenses naturally increase because children eat all their meals at home. Fortunately, parents can legally stack their monthly SNAP benefits with the new federal Summer EBT…

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Ways to Avoid Losing SNAP Under the New 2026 Rules

The federal government recently implemented major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that affect lots of recipients. The new 2026 guidelines strictly expand work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, officially raising the age limit to 64. Individuals who fail to meet these specific targets risk losing their grocery…

International Business Times

A Social Media Company Just Settled With a Teen Who Claimed The App Made Him An Addict. More Are Coming Next.

TikTok has settled a lawsuit brought by a Florida 15-year-old who claimed the platform contributed to serious mental health problems.

International Business Times UK

TikTok Settles Explosive Lawsuit After Teen Sues Over 'Addictive' Algorithms That Harmed His Mental Health

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, settled a lawsuit with a Florida teen who claimed the platform's design contributed to mental health issues. The confidential agreement avoids a high-profile trial

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