Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $800 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $800 million, potentially making someone a lot richer ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Food Delivery Apps Providing Discounts to SNAP Recipients As Government Shutdown Continues
Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments.
Hochul Declares State of Emergency Over Looming Halt To EBT Food Stamps
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP payments will be suspended nationwide starting in November, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It’s a massive blow to New York, where 3 million people rely on the federal benefits to put food on the table.
Speed Cameras Coming to NY Bridges, Tunnels in 2026
Speed cameras will fine drivers in work zones on New York City’s bridges and tunnels starting in 2026, according to the MTA.
USDA Announces No Federal SNAP Benefits Will be Delivered Over Government Shutdown
The US Department of Agriculture warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not go out on Nov. 1 — disrupting food access nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Trump Announces 10% Tariff Hike on Canada Over Reagan Ad
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with Canada Saturday, announcing a 10% hike on tariffs after blasting Ontario’s anti-tariff ad campaign as “fraudulent” and accusing the US neighbor of misusing Ronald Reagan’s legacy.
Social Security Recipients Get a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Boost in 2026
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday.
NYC e-Bike Speed Limit Takes Effect This Week
If an e-bike or e-scooter is your preferred mode of transportation, get ready to ride a little slower through the streets of New York City.
Student Loan Debt will be Forgiven for Millions of Borrowers Under New Trump Admin Agreement
Millions of student loan borrowers will see the “light at the end of the tunnel” after the Trump administration agreed to reinstate loan forgiveness plans it had partially blocked following a court battle.
Global Outage in Amazon’s Cloud Servers, Affecting Applications and Sites
Amazon’s cloud services (AWS), one of the most popular and widely used services on the Internet, are experiencing a large-scale outage that has disrupted a long list of websites and applications around the world.
President Trump’s Announces New Measures Expanding IVF Access and Affordability
President Trump announced today measures that will lead to increasing accessibility and lowering the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF). These measures include lowering the price of IVF drugs, accelerating FDA approval of IVF treatments, and other directives.
FBI Arrests Terrorist Who Entered Israel On Oct. 7, He Was Living in Louisiana
Mahmoud Amin Ya-qub Al-Muhtadi, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, is accused of violating terrorism laws by helping or attempting to help a foreign terrorist organization through his alleged involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel.
SNAP Benefits To Rise in October – See The New Rates
SNAP benefits have increased in October despite growing concerns that the funding may be cut due to the government shutdown.
4,000 Federal Workers Fired Due to Ongoing Government Shutdown
The Trump administration revealed in a court filing that more than 4,000 federal workers were fired Friday as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Costco Selling Ozempic, Wegovy — At Discount For Members
Popular GLP-1 prescription medications Ozempic and Wegovy will now be available at Costco for $499 a month.
Trump’s 21-Point Gaza Peace Plan Revealed — and It’s Getting Rave Reviews from Arab Allies
All 21 facets of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan were revealed Saturday, including a staunch demand to release all the Israeli hostages in Hamas’ captivity within 48 hours of inking any deal, a push to deradicalize the Palestinian enclave, and a commitment to end all fighting.
Trump to Put Import Taxes on Pharmaceutical Drugs, Kitchen Cabinets, Furniture and Heavy Trucks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
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