ConsumerUnited States
EBT Skimming Drains Millions From SNAP Recipients
EBT card skimming has drained hundreds of millions from SNAP recipients, who are rarely reimbursed. States are slowly moving to chip cards.
—6 min read
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NationalPolitics
Food Pantries Overwhelmed as Trump Cuts Deepen Hunger
Food banks across 35 states report surging demand and shrinking federal supplies as Trump-era SNAP cuts and program reductions drive hunger.
—8 min read
Domestic Policy
SNAP Enrollment Drops Faster Than Expected Under Work Rules
SNAP enrollment fell 13% in a year as new work requirements take effect, with Arizona seeing a 55% drop. Advocates warn of administrative hurdles.
—6 min read
Economy & Consumer
Grocery Prices Jump 33%, Rewiring How Americans Shop
Grocery prices surged 33% since 2019, the biggest jump in 50 years, forcing Americans to change how they shop, cook, and feed their families.
—5 min read
Technology
Snap Launches $2,195 Specs AR Glasses in Post-Smartphone Bet
Snap unveils Specs, standalone AR glasses at $2,195, aiming to redefine wearable computing. CEO Evan Spiegel bets on a post-smartphone future.
—5 min read
PoliticsEconomy
SNAP Decline: 4 Million Fewer Under New Work Requirements
SNAP enrollment dropped by 4 million after work requirements expanded. Experts are divided on whether the decline signals progress or a hunger crisis.
—7 min read
EconomySociety
Food Insecurity in America Surpasses Pandemic-Era Levels
New York Fed data shows 10% of U.S. families now skip meals due to lack of food, surpassing pandemic highs amid rising costs and SNAP cuts.
—5 min read