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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

What is affected by government shutdown: Worker pay, national parks, Social Security, USPS

A federal funding lapse began, triggering a partial federal shutdown that may delay some services while Social Security and many food benefits continue for now.
Public health
fromFortune
2 days ago

Single mother sues - and beats - Kentucky for kicking her off food stamps because she bought food at the store where she worked | Fortune

Kentucky heavily relies on shopping-transaction patterns to disqualify SNAP recipients, causing a sharp rise in benefit revocations and legal challenges.
#usda
fromCity Limits
2 months ago
Food & drink

Trump's Demand for Food Stamp Participants' Data Will Scare People From Needed Benefits, Officials & Advocates Say

fromCity Limits
2 months ago
Food & drink

Trump's Demand for Food Stamp Participants' Data Will Scare People From Needed Benefits, Officials & Advocates Say

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Town hall explores impacts of Big, Beautiful Bill' on Santa Clara County

HR1 enacts large SNAP and Medicaid cuts that threaten Santa Clara County’s healthcare, social services, and over $1 billion in federal funding, imperiling hundreds of thousands of residents.
#medicaid
fromKqed
2 months ago
Public health

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

US politics
fromEater
4 months ago

Cutting Food Stamps Isn't Just Cruel, It's Also Bad Economic Policy

House Republicans passed a bill enforcing severe cuts to Medicaid and SNAP that would negatively impact low-income Americans and the economy.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Public health

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

Wearables
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Snap's next smart glasses get a major OS overhaul to rival Meta Ray-Bans

Snap will release lightweight AR smartglasses next year and launched Snap OS 2.0 to enhance Spectacles' browsing, WebXR support, widgets, and power efficiency.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

White House looking to cut certain disability benefits

Counting SNAP as 'public assistance' expanded SSI benefits and eligibility; rescinding that rule would cut benefits for hundreds of thousands.
Business
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Why Snap Stock Dropped 24% Last Month

Snap's advertising demand remains robust despite slowing user growth and recent ad-system glitches creating uncertainty for its turnaround.
#snapchat
fromAol
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Snapchat Parent Sees Slowing Audience Growth As Competition Intensifies

fromAol
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Down 91% From Its Record High, Can Snap Stock Snap Back in 2025?

fromAol
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Snapchat Parent Sees Slowing Audience Growth As Competition Intensifies

fromAol
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Down 91% From Its Record High, Can Snap Stock Snap Back in 2025?

fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Bring on the 'MAHA Boxes'

(Kush Desai, a deputy White House press secretary, told me that the leaked report should be disregarded as "speculative literature.") But MAHA boxes are also referenced in the budget request that President Donald Trump sent Congress in May. In that document, MAHA boxes full of "commodities sourced from domestic farmers and given directly to American households" are proposed as an option for elderly Americans who already get free packages of shelf-stable goods from the government.
Public health
#food-security
#social-media
fromAol
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Down 91% From Its Record High, Can Snap Stock Snap Back in 2025?

fromAol
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Down 91% From Its Record High, Can Snap Stock Snap Back in 2025?

#earnings-report
Marketing tech
fromAol
5 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.
fromThe Motley Fool
1 month ago

After Recent Earnings, What's the Investment Thesis for Snap Now? | The Motley Fool

Snap's stock has decreased more than 20% following a disappointing quarter, with revenue of $1.34 billion, a miss against analyst expectations of $1.35 billion.
E-Commerce
#stock-market
fromAol
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Snap stock plummets as ad platform glitch weighs on Q2 revenue, earnings

fromAol
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

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

fromAol
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Snap stock plummets as ad platform glitch weighs on Q2 revenue, earnings

fromAol
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

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

Tech industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
1 month ago

Snap Earnings: Ad Platform Error and Persistent Weak Monetization Drag Revenue Growth

Snap reported strong revenue growth but faces challenges with monetization and profitability.
Geopolitical tensions have tightened digital ad budgets, affecting Snap's performance.
Digital life
fromglobal.morningstar.com
1 month ago

Snap Earnings: Ad Platform Error and Persistent Weak Monetization Drag Revenue Growth

Snap's second-quarter revenue grew 9% year over year, driven by European markets, but faces challenges in monetization and profitability.
fromAol
1 month ago

Snap sinks as ad glitch, fierce competition stall growth

"Snap still lags on all three fronts: sitting closer to users inclined to buy their product, offering varied marketing strategies, and demonstrating a clear return on ad spend."
E-Commerce
#food-insecurity
fromKqed
3 months ago
East Bay food

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

SF food
fromNews Center
4 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.
fromKqed
3 months ago
East Bay food

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

SF food
fromNews Center
4 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months 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
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 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.
#food-assistance
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
SF food

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

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

Recent changes to SNAP threaten food security for millions, with potential cuts reducing benefits significantly and changing eligibility requirements.
College students relying on SNAP face heightened vulnerability amid proposed policy changes.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Victims of food benefits theft sue NY over outdated tech they say puts them at risk

Residents are suing New York for failing to protect SNAP benefits from theft.
Outdated technology in SNAP leads to electronic benefits theft.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
SF food

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

Food & drink
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months 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
3 months 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.
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 months 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
3 months 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
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
SF food
fromtime.com
3 months 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
3 months 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.
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 months 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
3 months 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
fromZDNET
3 months ago

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

Meta's Ray-Bans showed the market's appetite for smart glasses, prompting Snap to innovate its AR Specs with AI tech, ensuring enhanced user experiences in everyday life.
Wearables
NYC food
fromWBGO Jazz
4 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.
SF food
fromNew York Post
4 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.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 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.
Paris food
fromSocial Media Today
4 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
4 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
4 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.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.
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