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States consider withdrawing from SNAP due to federal fines set to kick in

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The Independent UK

Nearly every state will owe the federal government millions under new rules for SNAP payments

States will collectively owe the federal government roughly $9 billion if they can’t lower the amount of payment errors in their SNAP programs

The Independent UK

SNAP Soda Rules Paused: 5 Grocery Questions for Seniors

SNAP serves approximately 42 million Americans nationwide, including millions of older adults and people living on fixed incomes who rely on the program to help...

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Arkansas defies court ruling with new SNAP ban on candy and soda starting this week

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

The Independent UK

The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing

A campaign for stronger online safety measures for children in the U.S. is gaining steam with recent jury verdicts against tech giants like Meta and Google and a new push for legislation in Congress

The Independent UK

7 Food Assistance Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss This Summer

Summer food assistance programs provide a vital financial cushion for many working families across the country. However, accessing these state and federal nutritional benefits requires careful attention to strict administrative schedules. Missing a single application deadline or verification window can cause your electronic benefits card to be completely deactivated. State…

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Snap Specs vs Xreal Aura: The $1,000+ smart glasses that are fighting for your face this fall

I went eyes-on with both Snap Specs and Xreal Aura. From Snap OS to Android XR, here is how to pick the right spatial computing glasses this fall.

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr Erase $550M of Medical Debt for 261,000 Californians

Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr have funded the erasure of over $550 million in medical debt for 261,000 Californians, marking the first statewide effort by the charity Undue Medical Debt.

International Business Times UK

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, the global data we collect and analyze shows that the country is failing to “promote the general Welfare,” as the Constitution’s framers promised a little more than a decade later.

The Conversation

Snap's Evan Spiegel joins MacKenzie Scott in the billionaire race to erase medical debt — wiping out $550 million for 260,000 Californians

The Snap co-founder's donation to Undue Medical Debt is the latest sign that high-leverage debt relief philanthropy is becoming a defining cause.

Fortune

Trump Administration Slammed For Letting Google and Meta CEOs Skip Senate Child Safety Hearing

The Trump administration is criticised for helping Meta and Google CEOs avoid a Senate hearing on child safety, allowing lower-ranking executives to testify instead, raising accountability concerns

International Business Times UK

'It’s going to be that shift from phones to glasses': Snap Specs chief on design, target audience and that $2,200 price tag

I interviewed Snap Specs Product Manager Russell Patton. He breaks down the custom engineering behind the $2,195 standalone AR glasses, and how it sets Snap up for a post-phone world.

Tom’s Guide

'Location exposed, age checks failed': Snap sued over minor’s rape after she connected with assaulter on Snapchat

A lawsuit in Missouri claims that Snap contributed to the grooming and assault of a 12-year-old girl. The allegations point to Snapchat's features, like its recommendation system and Snap Maps, as tools that facilitated this exploitation, despite age restrictions on the platform. The family is pursuing damages and demanding changes…

The Times of India

Snap sued over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat

The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker in Missouri state court

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Trump’s new SNAP rule could leave states scrambling to protect food assistance programs

Several dozen states might need to pay millions for food aid if they don't reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

International Business Times UK

YouTube Settles Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Platform of Fueling Teen Mental Health Crisis

YouTube has settled a lawsuit with a teenager claiming social media addiction harmed his mental health, as trials against Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok proceed in California.

The Economic Times

Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to children

The terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - YouTube, Meta's Instagram, Snap Inc's Snapchat and ByteDance's TikTok - and the remaining three companies are still set to face trial in July.

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SNAP Work Rules Now Apply to Adults 55-64—Why More Than 1 Million Older Americans Could Lose Food Assistance

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has undergone a number of changes this year, including adjustments to the work requirements. According to the USDA, approximately...

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International Business Times UK

The Five-State Smackdown: How Colorado, Iowa, and Tennessee Lost Their Secret War Against Unhealthy SNAP Foods

US federal judge struck down five state SNAP pilot bans on fizzy drinks and sweets, ruling the Trump administration overstepped legal authority and violated its own rules.

The Independent UK

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

The Economic Times

Meta announces new range of smart glasses starting at $299

Meta Platforms on ‌Tuesday ⁠announced ⁠a new range of AI ⁠smart ‌glasses in partnership ⁠with EssilorLuxottica, starting at $299. Although built in collaboration with Luxottica, the new range of glasses are the first to not be associated with any of the eyewear firm's popular ⁠brands such ‌as Ray-Ban or Oakley.

Tom’s Guide

'136 grams is not for all-day wearing' — Even Realities CTO sounds off on Snap Specs, and gives details on the future roadmap

I interviewed Even Realities CTO Jian Ouyang about Snap Specs and the upcoming G3 smart glasses. He explains why 132g frames fail the all-day comfort test.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Proposed Social Security Rule Could Cut Monthly Benefits by $330 for 275,000 Americans

Donald Trump is backing a rule change that could sharply reduce Supplemental Security Income payments for hundreds of thousands of low‑income Americans, according to new Social Security estimates.

Budget and the Bees

7 SNAP Changes Families May Notice at the Grocery Store This Fall

For many Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a trip to the grocery store could look a little different this fall. Several policy updates and retailer requirements are beginning to reshape what shoppers may see on store shelves and at checkout, even if their monthly benefits…

Snap quietly fixed the biggest problem with Apple Vision Pro, and I'm excited by what's coming

Snap Specs might look odd for smart glasses, but that's because they're not smart glasses at all

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