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Louisiana SNAP Update: Why Soda and Candy Purchases Will Be Blocked on Feb 18

Imagine standing in the checkout line, your cart filled with the usual groceries, only to have your EBT card declined for a handful of items you have bought for years. For thousands of families in Louisiana, this frustration is about to become a reality. Starting February 18, a significant shift…

Budget and the Bees

SNAP Recipients Are Losing Benefits Over These 6 Mistakes—New 2026 Rules Explained

Navigating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has never been easy, but recent bureaucratic shifts have turned it into a minefield. You might rely on these benefits to keep your fridge stocked, only to find your card declined at the checkout line with zero warning. The system isn’t just glitching;…

Budget and the Bees

‘Marketplace for predators’: Meta faces jury trial over child exploitation claims

New Mexico attorney general accuses Meta of failing to safeguard children against trafficking and sexual abuse

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Snapchat blocks more than 400,000 Australian accounts but warns of ‘significant gaps’ in under-16s social media ban

Social media platform says there are still ‘real technical limitations to accurate and dependable age verification’

The Guardian - AU

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall

The Independent UK

What to know about the jury trials of Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube

Hundreds of parents, teens and school districts have claimed social media is intentionally addictive and harmful

The Guardian - US

Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states

Work requirements are kicking in for many older adults and parents of teenagers to continue receiving benefits from the biggest U.S. food aid program

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The “Feb 1” SNAP Shift: New Work Requirements for Ages 55-64 Officially Start

A significant shift in the social safety net has arrived. While media focus has shifted, new USDA rules and the Fiscal Responsibility Act are now active. These rules affect adults who were previously exempt. If you are between 50 and 54 and receive SNAP benefits, your requirements have changed. You…

Budget and the Bees

SNAP Benefits 2026: New Maximums and Monthly Increases

If you are curious where your benefits stand in the coming new year, here is a breakdown of the new eligibility rules and tips to maximize your SNAP benefits.

GOBankingRates

“We’re building a computer that we hope you’ll use less.” Snap’s new camera glasses will launch in 2026 under the new Specs Inc.

The company behind Snapchat now has a separate subsidiary for camera glasses, which plans to launch Specs in 2026

Digital Camera World

TikTok moves to settle in landmark youth addiction trial

The first of its kind trial alleges the ‘attention-grabbing’ design of social media platforms fuelled the 19-year-old plaintiff’s depression and suicidal thoughts

The Independent UK

Tech giants head to landmark US trial over social media addiction claims

Meta, YouTube and TikTok accused of making products intentionally addictive and harmful to young people

The Guardian - US

Leaked Google Documents Spark Backlash Over Alleged Plan to Win Lifelong Loyalty Through Schools

Newly revealed documents fuel a lawsuit accusing Google of using schools and education tech to build lifelong brand loyalty among children.

International Business Times

5 Ways To Get Free Groceries If SNAP Benefits Are Cut

Getting creative in lowering your grocery bill and finding places that provide free food to those in need takes a bit of work, but they're out there.

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The Guardian - UK

Snapchat’s parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial

Snap’s chief executive had been due to testify in civil action also involving Meta, TikTok and YouTube

The Independent UK

Trump’s agriculture secretary misses the point as she defends her pieces of broccoli and chicken meal

Earlier this week, Brooke Rollins was mocked for proposing a $3 ‘depression meal’

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The SNAP Purge: Why 800,000 Seniors are Losing Food Benefits Under the New OBBBA Work Rules

For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has operated on a simple promise: if you are an older adult on a fixed income, you...

The Guardian - AU

More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says

Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban

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10 Free Grocery Resources Every Smart Shopper Should Know

In an economy where food prices fluctuate wildly, the definition of a smart shopper has expanded. It is no longer just about clipping coupons or buying generic; it is about knowing where to find food that costs absolutely nothing. In 2026, a network of resources exists to help households bridge…

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The SNAP Trap: Why Your $23 Social Security Raise Just Cost You $30 in Food Stamps

The 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) was supposed to be a lifeline for millions of seniors struggling with the persistent sting of inflation. For...

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Grocery Ban’ List: 12 States Where Your EBT Card Now Declines Soda and Snacks

If you use an EBT card to buy groceries, you might notice some of your favorite items suddenly getting declined at checkout. That’s because a growing number of states are tightening the rules on what you can buy with SNAP benefits. The goal? To reduce purchases of sugary, processed foods…

Clever Dude

When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

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“It was Michael Jackson’s label. The people that worked there mostly thought that alternative, heavy music was garbage”: How cult fixtures Prong found their brief mainstream moment

1994’s Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck was a hit, but it wasn’t enough for the hardcore-turned-metal band’s big-label bosses

Tom’s Guide

I’ve been testing this screen-free compact camera, and now I never leave the house without it

The CS-Pro is the new digital camera from Camp Snap that improves on its predecessor, and it’s become a staple in my photography routine.

Saving Advice

8 Ways Seniors Are Reducing Grocery Bills Without Sacrificing Nutrition

As of January 2026, the local supermarket has become a financial battlefield for American retirees. While the 2026 Social Security COLA provided a 2.8% increase,...

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