US SNAP junk food ban starts Jan 1, warnings issued
Five US states ban soda and candy from food aid purchases from Thursday, a move experts warn will impact all shoppers with longer queues and higher costs.
Category : Search result: SNAP junk food ban
Readers Demand End to Postal Marketing Waste
UK residents condemn the environmental impact of unwanted postal advertising, with 99% ending up unread in recycling. Charities' repeated mailings also face scrutiny. Read the full debate.
The High Environmental Cost of Unwanted Postal Marketing
As digital communication dominates, critics question the staggering environmental and financial cost of unsolicited paper advertising and charity appeals. Read why many believe its time is up.
Jules Verne Crater Proposed as Moon's New 'Point Nemo'
Scientists propose designating the Jules Verne crater as a lunar spacecraft graveyard, a 'Point Nemo' for the Moon. Could this solve the growing problem of space debris?
2026 UK Laws: New Bin Rules, Travel Fees & DWP Powers
A comprehensive guide to the major new UK laws taking effect in 2026, covering travel fees, four-bin recycling, junk food ad bans, and enhanced DWP fraud powers. Stay informed.
How $50 Cash Relief Buoyed Families During SNAP Pause
A rapid $50 cash relief programme from GiveDirectly supported nearly 250,000 needy US families when SNAP benefits were frozen. Discover how this stopgap measure provided crucial aid.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
A landmark UK ban on TV ads for unhealthy food before 9pm comes into force. Discover how this new regulation aims to protect children and shape public health policy.
Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
US SNAP Fraud Crackdown: $9bn Claim, But Data Lacking
The Trump administration claims widespread fraud in the $100bn US food aid programme, SNAP, but experts question the evidence. Read the full investigation into the data and the political battle.
Parents worldwide battle junk food proliferation
Families across five continents reveal their daily struggle against ultra-processed foods targeting children. New Lancet study warns of long-term health harms as global obesity rates soar. Discover their stories.
Trump Officials Threaten SNAP Funds in Clash with States
The Trump administration warns it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from Democratic-led states refusing to share recipient data, citing fraud concerns. Critics call it a political weaponisation of hunger.
US to Withhold SNAP Food Aid from Democrat-Led States
The Trump administration announces it will withhold SNAP food assistance from several states unless they provide recipient data. Read the full story on the escalating political clash.
Influencer dies after 10,000-calorie junk food challenge
Fitness coach Dmitry Nuyanzin, 30, tragically passed away after a 10,000-calorie daily diet to promote his weight loss programme. A stark warning on extreme eating.
Government Shutdown's Lingering Effects on Families
Families across the UK grapple with financial insecurity this Thanksgiving, as the recent 43-day government shutdown continues to impact food aid and household budgets.
Cafeteria worker serves 700 Thanksgiving meals
Shirley Mease, 73, prepares a free community Thanksgiving feast for 700 people in Missouri, responding to food insecurity worsened by the federal government shutdown.
Ultra-processed foods triple depression risk
Groundbreaking research shows consuming ultra-processed foods regularly triples depression risk. Discover how your diet impacts mental health and what experts recommend.
Chinese astronauts stranded by space junk to return
Three Chinese astronauts, stranded on the Tiangong station after a space debris impact, will return to Earth using their replacement crew's capsule. The incident highlights the growing danger of orbital junk.
Trump criticised for Bible quote after SNAP legal fight
President Donald Trump faces backlash for invoking the Bible's command to care for children while his administration fought to block food assistance for millions of poorest kids. Discover the full story.
States Scramble to Restore Full SNAP Benefits
Millions of Americans await full November SNAP benefits as states work to restore payments after the longest US government shutdown. Discover the impact and timeline.
Food Scarcity Trauma: Snap Cuts' Lasting Impact
US Snap benefit reductions create lasting trauma for families, affecting physical and mental health long after restoration. Urgent policy action needed to prevent recurring hunger crises.
Chili's servers report spike in walkouts amid SNAP delays
Chili's waiters report a surge in customers skipping bills as US government shutdown disrupts food stamp payments, leaving millions short on cash. Discover the wider impact on retail.
Las Vegas teens face hunger amid SNAP cuts
Teens in downtown Las Vegas confront food insecurity as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. Research reveals how hunger anxiety affects developing brains.
Judge blocks Trump food stamp restrictions
A US federal court has struck down controversial Trump administration regulations that would have stripped food stamp benefits from hundreds of thousands of Americans, delivering a major victory for anti-poverty campaigners.
Court Backs Trump's Food Stamp Cuts
A landmark federal court ruling has greenlit the Trump administration's plan to strip billions from SNAP benefits, potentially leaving millions of vulnerable Americans facing food insecurity.
Court blocks Trump's SNAP benefits crackdown
A federal appeals court delivers major setback to Trump administration's attempt to restrict food stamp eligibility for thousands of Americans in landmark ruling.
Trump's Food Stamp Cuts Threaten Millions of Americans
Former President Donald Trump proposes sweeping cuts to SNAP programme that could leave vulnerable Americans without essential food assistance during economic uncertainty.
Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.
Kimmel blasts Trump over food bank comments
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivers brutal takedown of Donald Trump's controversial remarks about food banks and SNAP benefits during recent campaign speech.
Kimmel warns of food bank crisis amid SNAP cuts
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel uses his platform to expose devastating consequences of proposed SNAP cuts, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks and the human cost of political decisions.
Trump threatens food stamp cuts during shutdown crisis
Former President Donald Trump has called for drastic cuts to SNAP benefits as government shutdown looms, putting millions of Americans' food security at risk.
Page 1 of 4