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How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills
Read full article: How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pillsFentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.
Louisiana Supreme Court reopens window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
Read full article: Louisiana Supreme Court reopens window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuseLouisiana's highest court is giving childhood victims of sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits.
One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, survey shows
Read full article: One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, survey showsA new survey shows that almost a quarter of people who have been dropped from Medicaid during post-pandemic eligibility reviews are still uninsured.
Louisiana Legislature opened window for sex abuse survivors to sue, but state's high court shut it
Read full article: Louisiana Legislature opened window for sex abuse survivors to sue, but state's high court shut itAdvocates for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse say they will ask Louisiana’s Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that wiped out 2021 legislation giving them a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits.
US applications for unemployment benefits fall again despite recent layoff announcements
Read full article: US applications for unemployment benefits fall again despite recent layoff announcementsThe number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell last week despite more layoff announcements from high-profile companies recently.
Senate panel subpoenas CEOs of Discord, Snap and X to testify about children's safety online
Read full article: Senate panel subpoenas CEOs of Discord, Snap and X to testify about children's safety onlineA Senate committee has issued bipartisan subpoenas to the CEOs of Discord, Snap and X, demanding that the heads of the three companies testify at a December hearing on protecting children online.
Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended
Read full article: Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits endedChild poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising.
College students struggling with hunger face potential loss of food stamp benefits
Read full article: College students struggling with hunger face potential loss of food stamp benefitsMany college students who are struggling with hunger are facing the potential loss of food stamp benefits that were boosted in the pandemic.
As public health emergency ends, pandemic-era support programs have already been fading away
Read full article: As public health emergency ends, pandemic-era support programs have already been fading awayThe formal end of the national Public Health Emergency on Thursday is largely a symbolic and psychological step, representing the country’s formal emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland 2nd California diocese to seek bankruptcy over abuse
Read full article: Oakland 2nd California diocese to seek bankruptcy over abuseThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland has filed for bankruptcy due to hundreds of new child sex abuse claims, becoming the second diocese in California to do so.
Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower on lack of US aid plan
Read full article: Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower on lack of US aid planStocks are mostly lower in Asia after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)TOKYO – Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower on Thursday as investors watched Washington for signs of whether political leaders can agree on an economic aid plan in the two weeks before the Nov. 3 presidential election. On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.2% on Wednesday as U.S. political leaders wrangled over economic aid following the expiration of extra unemployment benefits that propped up consumer spending. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 declined to 3,435.56. Industrial and health care stocks declined.
DeSantis extends aid for poverty-stricken families through May
Read full article: DeSantis extends aid for poverty-stricken families through MayRon DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families announced Thursday the extension of two federal programs to help poverty-stricken families during the coronavirus pandemic. DCF reported receiving nearly one million applications for public assistance. According to DeSantis, nearly 3 million people in Florida benefit from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides a monthly supplement to buy food with the help of a debit card. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds SNAP and the Department of Health and Human Services funds the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, which provides cash assistance for families’ living expenses. To deal with the increasing demand for public assistance, DeSantis and DCF Secretary Chad Poppell invested more resources on the state’s Economic Self-Sufficiency program, which handles the applicants’ eligibility.
Food stamp recipients in Florida can now purchase groceries online
Read full article: Food stamp recipients in Florida can now purchase groceries onlineMIAMI – The Florida Department of Children and Families announced Tuesday food stamp recipients will be able to buy groceries online from Walmart or Amazon. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will be able to use their Electronic Benefits Transfer card to pay for groceries online starting April 21st. DCF is working with the USDA and the Florida Retail Federation to expand the network. Lorena Holley, the Florida Retail Federation vice president and general counsel, said retailers were grateful DCF was removing bureaucracy. Beverly Cole, Walmart’s senior director of payment acceptance, said more than 250 stores in Florida have curbside pick-up options.
Snapchat unveils redesigned Spectacles sunglasses
Read full article: Snapchat unveils redesigned Spectacles sunglasses(CNN) - Snap isn't giving up on its smart sunglasses.On Tuesday, the Snapchat parent company announced Spectacles 3, the latest version of its video-recording sunglasses now with new 3D effects and an eye-popping price tag. In a video teased on social media, Snapchat teased the new special effects users can add to their "Snaps" with Spectacles. Snap said Spectacles 3 is a limited-edition product, and it will produce less of the new sunglasses than it has in the past. Google is now focusing on offering augmented reality glasses for businesses and Apple is rumored to be developing AR glasses. "The high price and clunky user interface will make most Snapchat users simply look the other way," she said.