A big fight is happening over food stamps. The government wants to pay less, but a judge says no. Here's what's going on. The government stopped paying full food stamps this month. They said they didn't have enough money. But a judge said they could use other funds to pay people fully. The governme
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing struggle to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, running smoothly. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. from the U. S. District Court in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully f
El Paso County Health Department has been busy catching up on food truck inspections. After a report highlighted that nearly half of the food trucks were way behind on their checks, the department sprang into action. In just one month, they managed to reduce the backlog from 150 to 40. The health d
A recent health scare has hit the shelves of Sam's Club. A powdered greens supplement, Member's Mark Super Greens Powder, has been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has affected at least 11 people across seven states, with three requiring hospitalization. The culprit? Moringa leaf
The government shutdown is causing chaos for millions who rely on food stamps. President Trump recently said that SNAP benefits won't be paid until Democrats agree to end the shutdown. This statement came after the administration promised to use emergency funds to send out partial payments. But now,
The government has restarted food aid payments, but there's a problem. They're only giving half of what people usually get. This is because they're using a backup fund that doesn't have enough money to cover the full amount. This all began when the government shutdown left food aid payments on hold
The government shutdown dragged on, causing real harm to millions. The White House claimed they couldn't help, but they had billions. They found ways to pay the military and border agents, but not the poor. They moved money around to keep some things going, but not others. They didn't touch funds f
Boston's beloved winter market, Snowport, is back for another season, bringing a mix of old favorites and exciting new additions. This year, the market kicks off on November 7 and runs through February 28, 2026, offering a variety of vendors, activities, and events to enjoy. One of the standout fea
A federal judge in Rhode Island has set a tight deadline for the Trump administration to release food aid benefits. The court's decision comes as a response to the ongoing government shutdown, which has put the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, in jeopardy. The judge
Houston is seeing a familiar sight: long lines of cars waiting for food aid. This time, it's not due to a pandemic, but because of uncertainty around SNAP benefits. The Houston Food Bank set up a large distribution site at NRG Stadium to help families in need. People started arriving before sunrise
