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Here's How Many PA Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Here's How Many PA Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Here's How Many PA Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
American Airlines Adds Philly Bus Route To Fifth Regional Airport: What To Know American Airlines Adds Philly Bus Route To Fifth Regional Airport: What To Know
American Airlines Adds Philly Bus Route To Fifth Regional Airport: What To Know You can now travel from New Jersey's capital city to Philadelphia through American Airlines. American will expand its bus service at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to include Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), the airline said in a news release on Thursday, July 10. The three daily departures each way will begin on Monday, Sept. 22. The premium motorcoach Landline service will help Central Jersey travelers get to one of the country's largest airports without having to drive and park there. Passengers can check their bags in Trenton, clear security at TTN, and ride to Philly a…
AI-Created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn AI-Created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn
Ai-created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn Children's safety advocates are warning about a dramatic rise in artificial intelligence-generated images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. The Internet Watch Foundation saw a 380% increase in reports of AI-created child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2024 compared to 2023. The United Kingdom-based watchdog said those reports uncovered 7,644 pictures and "a small number of videos" illustrating children being sexually abused. Nearly four in five (78.8%) of the reports involved images so realistic they were processed as if they were "real" CSAM under UK law. "The most …
Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why
Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why A European chocolate giant is purchasing the cereal company behind Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies. Ferrero Group has agreed to buy WK Kellogg Co for $3.1 billion, the candy company announced in a news release on Thursday, July 10. The Italian chocolatier is the owner of widely popular brands like Butterfinger, Famous Amos cookies, Ferrero Rocher, Jelly Belly, Kinder, Nutella, and Tic Tac. In the agreement, Ferrero will pay $23 per share in cash, a 40% premium on WK Kellogg's recent stock price. Once the deal closes, Battle Creek, Michigan will serve as Ferrero's North Americ…
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know One summer after Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense rap feud, a new "wrap" battle has emerged. The McDonald's Snack Wrap has officially returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its comeback after it was removed from many domestic restaurants in 2016. The wrap, which puts chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and sauce inside a soft flour tortilla, first debuted in 2006, according to Food Network. Several versions were introduced over the years before it was discontinued. While some locations kept the McDonald's Snack Wrap on the menu, it finally disappeared …
Bloody Mary-Flavored Ketchup Created In Brunch-Cookout Collab: How To Get Some Bloody Mary-Flavored Ketchup Created In Brunch-Cookout Collab: How To Get Some
Bloody Mary-Flavored Ketchup Created In Brunch-Cookout Collab: How To Get Some An April Fool's joke just got real and will make ketchup taste like a popular brunch beverage. Zing Zang has created a Bloody Mary Ketchup, the cocktail mix brand announced on Tuesday, July 8. The sauce will combine the typical ketchup taste with the tangy, spicy flavor of a bloody mary drink. Bloody Mary Ketchup became a real product after Zing Zang posted a made-up version of it on Instagram as an April Fool's prank on Tuesday, April 1. "Almost immediately, that post became our most viral ever, and fans weren't joking – they wanted us to make it," said E.G. Fishburne, marketing vice…
'Life-Threatening' Danger In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall: Here's Why 'Life-Threatening' Danger In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall: Here's Why
'Life-Threatening' Danger In Ritz Crackers Boxes Spark Massive Recall: Here's Why The maker of Ritz is recalling four carton sizes of cracker sandwiches after mislabeled packaging could pose a threat to people with nut allergies. Mondelēz Global has issued a nationwide recall for four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, the Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday, July 8. The company with North American headquarters in East Hanover, New Jersey, said a packaging mix-up caused some peanut butter varieties to be labeled as cheese. The recall affects eight-, 20-, and 40-count cartons of the peanut butter cracker sandwiches. Twenty-count cartons o…
Penn St. Grad Leaves X/Twitter CEO Role Amid Controversies, Users Fleeing Elon Musk's Website Penn St. Grad Leaves X/Twitter CEO Role Amid Controversies, Users Fleeing Elon Musk's Website
Penn St. Grad Leaves X/Twitter CEO Role Amid Controversies, Users Fleeing Elon Musk's Website The CEO of the website called Twitter by most people is leaving her role after a tumultuous tenure that saw the social media platform's popularity plummet under billionaire Elon Musk's ownership. Linda Yaccarino announced she's "stepping down" as CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, in a post on Wednesday, July 9. The Deer Park, New York, native left her position as global advertising chair at NBCUniversal in May 2023 to lead Twitter two months before Musk rebranded the site as X. Yaccarino's resignation came one day after X's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok was accused of promoting an…
Mattel Releases First Barbie Doll With Diabetes To Inspire Kids With Condition Mattel Releases First Barbie Doll With Diabetes To Inspire Kids With Condition
Mattel Releases First Barbie Doll With Diabetes To Inspire Kids With Condition Barbie is making history with a new doll aimed at uplifting children with diabetes. Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, the company announced on Tuesday, July 8. The new doll wears a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with heart-shaped medical tape in signature Barbie pink.  The new doll is part of the 2025 Barbie Fashionistas line, which includes more than 175 diverse dolls. The Barbies have various skin tones, body types, hair textures, and visible disabilities like Down syndrome. Mattel partnered with global nonprofit Bre…
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports. Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027. Federal agencies have tried for y…
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