US politics
fromTruthout
4 months agoGOP Votes to Advance Budget That Slashes Food Benefits, Medicaid for Millions
Proposed SNAP cuts could impact over 9 million low-income individuals, highlighting the GOP's priorities in budget discussions.
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fromAxios
4 months agoWhat cutting junk foods from SNAP could mean for millions of recipients
Congress is considering significant cuts to SNAP, potentially limiting food purchasing options for recipients.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months agoUSDA 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.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months agoUSDA 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.
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fromsfist.com
4 months agoSF 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.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
3 months agoOpinion: 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 food
fromCity Limits
3 months agoOpinion: 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.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks agoMedical groups warn Senate budget bill will create dystopian healthcare system
The legislation will harm the health of children, families, and communities. The cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will mean that many children will not have healthy food to eat. When they are sick, they will not have health insurance to cover their medical bills—which means some children will simply forgo essential health care.
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Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months agoDigest: 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.
fromBoston.com
2 months agoMassachusetts priest returns to public ministry after child rape charges dropped against him
The Archdiocese said that after a thorough investigation, allegations against Monsignor Francis Strahan were found to be unsubstantiated, allowing him to return to public ministry.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months agoPope 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.
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