Snap back: How Snapchat is putting the AR in art at the Louvre The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is using augmented reality to help people see museum masterpieces through fresh eyes Evening Standard · Feb 25
Trump celebrates 2.4 million Americans ‘lifted’ off SNAP benefits after his tax-cut law slashed funding and tightened work requirements “We cut a record number of job-killing regulations, and in one year we have lifted 2.4 million Americans, a record, off of food stamps.” Fortune · Feb 25
As States Roll Out SNAP Product Bans, NRS Steps In to Help Small Retailers Manage Compliance Risk As states implement SNAP product bans in 2026, National Retail Solutions (NRS) is helping small retailers manage compliance risks, update POS systems, and navigate state-specific EBT restrictions to avoid penalties and protect revenue. International Business Times · Feb 24
Does Section 230 Immunize Twitter's Knowing Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials? A recently filed cert petition presents this important issue to the U.S. Supreme Court. Reason · Feb 24
Arizona SNAP eligibility reviews resume so benefits could stop without this step For thousands of Arizona families, the safety net that puts food on the table is facing a major administrative hurdle. During the past few years, some SNAP reporting and verification rules were temporarily eased, but all standard requirements are now fully reinstated. Specifically, Arizona SNAP eligibility reviews are back in… Budget and the Bees · Feb 23
I Asked ChatGPT for the Best Grocery Stores for SNAP — Here’s What It Said ChatGPT revealed the best grocery stores for SNAP benefits. From Walmart to Aldi, here's where your EBT card stretches furthest in 2026. GOBankingRates · Feb 23
How AI resurrects racist stereotypes and disinformation — and why fact-checking isn’t enough By any measure, 2025 is the year artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly shifted the way we work, interact with each other and engage with the world at large. It has also made undeniable the enduring reality of racism and the limits of fact-checking in an age of disinformation. The Conversation · Feb 22
The $2,000 ‘Trump Check’: 3 Ways It Could Affect Your Social Security A proposed $2,000 payment could affect Social Security taxes, income limits and benefits. Here are three impacts retirees should know. GOBankingRates · Feb 22
February 27 Alert: Why SSI Recipients are Getting an ‘Extra’ Check This Week (And the Trap to Avoid) Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income are looking at their bank accounts this week and noticing something unusual: an SSI extra check arriving on... Saving Advice · Feb 21
New SNAP Rules Are Catching Families Off Guard — 8 Changes Affecting Monthly Food Aid A single policy update can reshape a family’s grocery list overnight. That is exactly what is happening as new SNAP rules roll out across the country, leaving many households scrambling to understand how their monthly food aid might shift. Some changes expand access, others tighten eligibility, and a few simply… Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 21
Can You Have a Side Gig While on SNAP? If you depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance, you might wonder if freelance work, gig jobs or self-employment could cost you. GOBankingRates · Feb 21
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 · Feb 21
Federal SNAP Freeze Could Worsen Chronic Health for Older Adults Across the U.S. You worked hard for decades and expected a safety net for your golden years. However, a massive shift in federal food assistance now threatens to pull that net away from over one million seniors. It is frustrating to realize that the rules for your survival changed while you were busy… Budget and the Bees · Feb 20
Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating If the government had found a way to save US$10 for every dollar it spent helping low-income people get healthier, wouldn’t it make sense for it to keep doing that? The Conversation · Feb 20
GOBankingRates · Feb 20 6 SNAP Shopping Perks and Discounts You Didn’t Know About SNAP benefits offer more than groceries. Discover little-known shopping perks and discounts that can help stretch your food budget further.
Saving Advice · Feb 19 Florida SNAP Alert: Miss the 80-Hour Rule and Benefits Could End in 90 Days Florida has recently updated its work requirements for individuals who receive SNAP benefits. Effective February 1, able-bodied recipients (without dependents) have to prove they worked,...
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: ‘The state is bending reality’ From TikTok deepfakes to smears put out by the White House, fake videos modeled on Black archetypes are running rampant - putting Black users at risk
GOBankingRates · Feb 19 How Retirees Can Get Free Money From the Government From 2025 to 2028, anyone 65 or older can claim a deduction of $6,000 in addition to the current additional standard deduction for seniors under existing law.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 A jury will soon decide if social media addictions are harming children. These families have already felt the pain The bellwether trial against tech behemoths Meta and Google could set the course for the 1,600 other plaintiffs across the country
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Zuckerberg takes stand in social media trial as jury hears that he’s trained on how to avoid being ‘fake, robotic and corporate’ Wednesday’s court proceedings marked the first time Mark Zuckerberg has appeared at a civil trial
Budget and the Bees · Feb 18 Texas SNAP Alert: 80 Hours a Month or Benefits End in 90 Days If you rely on SNAP benefits in Texas, the ground is shifting. A quiet enforcement of work requirements is putting thousands of families at risk. It feels like the goalposts are constantly moving, making it harder to keep food on the table. Honestly, the system is designed to be rigorous,…
GOBankingRates · Feb 15 Nearly 1 in 5 SNAP Recipients Are Boomers — What That Says About Senior Finances SNAP data indicates a growing share of older Americans rely on food stamps. Inflation, rising living costs and limited retirement savings could indicate why.
Budget and the Bees · Feb 14 Smoothie Ban Proposal: Why HB 947 Targets “Made-to-Order” Beverages in Grocery Stores Your grocery trip in Georgia might feel a lot more restrictive if a new piece of legislation becomes law. House Bill 947 is moving through the General Assembly with a specific target: your favorite in-store beverages. It is not your fault that you enjoy a quick smoothie while shopping, but…
Budget and the Bees · Feb 13 Georgia SNAP Alert: New Bill Could Ban These 7 Popular Items From Your Cart Your grocery list might face a government-mandated makeover sooner than you think. A new bill in Georgia aims to tighten the belt on SNAP recipients by limiting choices. Proponents argue this is about health, but many families feel it is another layer of control.
Roll Call · Feb 13 House farm bill would set hemp testing, pesticide label authority The House Agriculture Committee unveiled a five-year farm bill that could divide members across regional lines as much as political ones.