The Guardian
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Gives Over a Million Kids a New Hobby: Hunger
A million kids lose food stamps thanks to the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' - because nothing says 'beautiful' like hungry children.
2026-07-25
The Guardian
2026-06-24
BBC Business
YouTube Settles With Teen Who Says Infinite Scroll Ruined His Life, Gets to Keep Infinite Scrolling
YouTube settles with a 15-year-old who claims infinite scroll and autoplay made him addicted, anxious, and sleep-deprived - but the features remain, because progress is a journey.
2026-06-23
The Hill
Judge Blocks SNAP Soda Ban: Government Told It Can't Police Your Grocery Cart Just Yet
Federal judge blocks ban on SNAP soda and candy purchases, telling government it can't micromanage grocery lists without congressional approval.
2026-05-30
TechCrunch
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund, Because Apparently 20 Ex-Colleagues Wasn't Enough for a Group Chat
20 former Snap employees launch a VC fund called Ghost Angels to invest in AI social media startups, because apparently the group chat wasn't cutting it.
2026-05-28
NPR Economy
Congratulations, America: Hunger Is Worse Now Than During the Peak of the Pandemic
A New York Fed survey reveals that more Americans are going hungry now than during the pandemic's darkest days, proving that six years of 'progress' can really fill a stomach - with emptiness.
2026-05-17
The Verge
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok Settle Lawsuit Over Making Students Addicted to Their Phones Instead of Learning
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle first-of-its-kind lawsuit over social media addiction costing schools money, while Meta still faces trial among 1,200 similar cases.
2026-05-06
NPR Economy
SNAP, Crackle, Pop: 1 in 8 Americans Now Get to Play 'Will I Eat?' Bingo
SNAP cuts kick in for the 1 in 8 Americans scraping by - NPR wants to hear how 'One Big Beautiful Bill' tastes on an empty stomach.
The Good Times
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