USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.   

Target, Walmart, Whole Foods among stores affected by Salmonella outbreak recalls

Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers. 

Jalapeño recall spurs alert for meat, poultry items from Kroger, Walmart, Albertsons, and others

A recent Salmonella outbreak that has made hundreds sick across 27 states has spurred a new public health alert for multiple meat and poultry items sold at major grocery and convenience store chains.

Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected

More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

Air travelers brace for delays during severe storms, but extreme summer heat can trigger hidden disruptions that are far less visible and harder to predict.

White Castle to open 3rd Texas location in Grand Prairie

The iconic slider fast food chain White Castle will open another Dallas-Fort Worth location soon in Grand Prairie.

Ford recalls over 86k Mustangs over loose pieces that could fly off

Ford’s latest recall covers Ford Mustang Mach E cars manufactured between 2023 and 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.

Cash-strapped HOAs ramp up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners: report

Homeowners associations (HOAs) across the nation are reportedly taking a tougher stance on unpaid dues, pursuing foreclosure against more homeowners as communities grapple with mounting financial pressures.

Social Security faces benefit cut in 2032 if Congress doesn’t fix funding shortfall - States impacted the most

Social Security’s retirement trust fund will face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than last year’s projections. If Congress doesn’t act, the "go-broke" date would trigger an automatic cut to benefits.  See the projected financial impact for each state if the fund goes insolvent.

Popular Walmart nut butter recalled over salmonella concerns

A popular nut butter sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide is being recalled over potential Salmonella contamination.