Dollar rises as trade war fears ease

The euro trims losses against the dollar after the preliminary German purchasing managers’ survey for January exceeded ...

Japanese prime minister calls for snap election in bid for a mandate

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday called for a snap election three months after being elected to office in ...
Los Angeles Times

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five states begin restricting SNAP purchases of soda, candy and junk foods starting January 1, affecting 1.4 ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Soda, candy cut for Florida SNAP users in 2026. What's changing and when

New USDA rules will ban SNAP recipients in Florida from buying soda, energy drinks, and candy starting in April 2026. At least 18 states will implement new restrictions on what can be purchased with ...
WSAZ

West Virginia SNAP soda ban goes into effect Jan. 1

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Beginning Thursday, SNAP recipients in West Virginia will no longer be able to use their benefits to purchase soda. More than a dozen states applied for waivers from the ...
Newsweek

SNAP Benefits: What To Expect in 2026

As 2026 fast approaches, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will likely experience changes to their benefits. The White House has made several changes to SNAP over the ...
The Verge

Oh snap, I have a new favorite phone grip

The OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is fantastic. The OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is fantastic. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes ...
The Boston Globe

Two Mattapan store owners charged in alleged $7 million SNAP fraud scheme

Authorities on Wednesday arrested two Mattapan store owners for allegedly perpetrating a $7 million SNAP benefit-trafficking scheme over a number of years. Antonio Bonheur, 74, owner of Jesula Variety ...
Boston Herald

Massachusetts SNAP benefit fraud scheme busted after netting nearly $7M: Feds

An alleged scheme that fraudulently obtained nearly $7 million in SNAP benefits was cracked open after the feds arrested two men who are accused of operating the “criminal enterprise” out of tiny ...
The Shreveport Times

Louisiana prohibits SNAP recipients from buying soft drinks, candy

On Aug. 4, 2025, the USDA announced that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' request to allow the state to restrict SNAP recipients ...
Cleveland.com

SNAP benefits face new limits in 2026

WASHINGTON - Federal officials have approved waivers for six additional states to limit what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The decision allows Hawaii ...
WYFF

SNAP benefits won't cover candy, energy drinks, soft drinks in South Carolina

MONTH. CANDY AND CERTAIN SUGARY DRINKS COULD SOON BE BANNED FROM THE SNAP PROGRAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA, GOVERNOR HENRY MCMASTER HAS ISSUED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DIRECTING THE DSS TO SUBMIT A WAIVER REQUEST ...