William Gamez Iowa Refugees Lose SNAP Access After Federal Change, Pushing Families and Food Pantries in Urbandale to Higher Daily Demand
Families say the loss of benefits is forcing painful tradeoffs as local pantries see record traffic.
Lundberg Family Farms Expands White Jasmine Rice Recall to More Than 27,000 Bags Sold at Walmart, Target and Whole Foods Over Foreign Material Concerns
The Butte County company says no illnesses have been reported and is asking customers to discard the rice or return…
Study Data Suggest Many U.S. Retirees Spend Only Part of Their Nest Eggs, Raising Questions About How Much Money to Save for Later Years
New retirement research suggests many older Americans preserve far more assets than common withdrawal rules assume.
Air Force Reviews Benefits for Alabama Gold Star Widow After She Said Iran Combat Pay Was Missing From Her Husband’s Final Check
Libby Klinner says she was first told extra benefits were unavailable because Congress had not declared war, prompting an Air…
Medicare Part D Spent $587.7 Million on Five Over the Counter Drugs After FDA Switches, HHS Watchdog Says
An HHS inspector general audit says outdated labeling data and weak plan guidance allowed improper payments from 2021 through 2023.
Many Middle Class Households Wrongly Expect Medicare to Cover Long Term Care, Even Though It Usually Does Not and Nursing Home Bills Can Reach Six Figures a Year
A new survey shows widespread confusion about who pays for long-term care, while experts say Medicaid, insurance or self-funding are…
New Federal Calfresh Work Rules Could Cut Off Some California Adults After Three Months Unless They Meet 20 Hour Weekly Requirements or Qualify for Exemptions
Counties are reviewing eligibility as notices go out and the first affected recipients could reach the limit in October.
Texas A&M Survey Says Most Americans Spend Less Than Two Hours in Nature a Week, Even Though 83 Percent Would Go Outside More If Told To
A national survey tied to Texas A&M says time outdoors has fallen and brief daily exposure may still matter for…
Monterey Salinas Transit Starts Six Month Uber Voucher Pilot for Seniors Veterans and Riders With Disabilities in South County
The pilot offers low-cost rides across Monterey County with a small co-pay and monthly voucher limit.
USDA Is Pressed to Show How SNAP Cuts Affect Free School Meals as Illinois Schools Lose Community Eligibility Spots
A congressional letter asks for state-by-state data on whether new SNAP rules are reducing direct certification and threatening universal free…