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Disaster SNAP Benefits: Who Is Eligible to Get Extra Payments, Hurricane Ian Aid in Florida?

Disaster SNAP Benefits: Who Is Eligible to Get Extra Payments, Hurricane Ian Aid in Florida?

Disaster SNAP benefits may be on the way in Florida after Hurricane Ian hit the state. Even low-income residents who usually do not qualify under regular SNAP benefits' rules may be eligible for D-SNAP.
Is Elon Musk Overpaying to Buy Twitter? Shark Tank Investor Says Company Is Not Worth $44 Billion

Is Elon Musk Overpaying to Buy Twitter? Shark Tank Investor Says Company Is Not Worth $44 Billion

By Paola Hernández
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary said that Twitter did not even worth $10B and stated that Elon Musk should start from scratch to get his $44B back.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Climbed to Eye-Popping Numbers | Did Anybody Win in Wednesday's $353M Powerball Drawing?

Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Climbed to Eye-Popping Numbers | Did Anybody Win in Wednesday's $353M Powerball Drawing?

By Paola Hernández
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have both climbed to eye-popping numbers. Did anybody win the $353 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night?
SNAP Benefits Update: October 2022 Payments in Texas Gets $329.4 Million Boost

SNAP Benefits Update: October 2022 Payments in Texas Gets $329.4 Million Boost

By Paola Hernández
A SNAP benefits update in Texas had been announced, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying that the state's Health and Human Services Commission will be providing more than $329.4 million in emergency allotments for the month of October.
Haiti Economy Appears Close to Collapse as Violence Soars, Nation at Breaking Point

Haiti Economy Appears Close to Collapse as Violence Soars, Nation at Breaking Point

By Paola Hernández
Haiti's economy reportedly started to be downright dysfunctional last month after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that fuel subsidies would be removed, which caused prices to double.
Elon Musk-Twitter Deal Gets Shocking Twist: Tesla CEO Will Push Through Sale on 1 Condition

Elon Musk-Twitter Deal Gets Shocking Twist: Tesla CEO Will Push Through Sale on One Condition

By Paola Hernández
The $44 billion Elon Musk-Tweeter deal has been revived, making the social media app stock surge 22%. It is said that the Tesla CEO is doing it to stay away from the trial.
U.S. Judge Tosses out Mexico's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers; Mexico to Appeal Decision

U.S. Judge Tosses out Mexico's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers; Mexico to Appeal Decision

By Paola Hernández
A U.S. judge has dismissed Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers accused of designing and selling deadly weapons that Mexican drug cartels could use.
SNAP Benefits Update: Who Is Eligible for Major Increase in Food Stamp Payments This October 2022?

SNAP Benefits Update: Who Is Eligible for Major Increase in Food Stamp Payments This October 2022?

By Paola Hernández
SNAP benefits October 2022 were reported to have increased for household recipients who qualify for the food stamp program.
Here's Why California Gas Prices Continue to Rise Sharply

Here's Why California Gas Prices Continue to Rise Sharply

By Paola Hernández
Here's why prices at gas pumps in California keep rising in contrast to the gas prices in the rest of the country.
Joe Biden Administration Narrows Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness | Here's What Changed

Joe Biden Administration Narrows Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness | Here's What Changed

By Paola Hernández
President Joe Biden's administration has altered the eligibility rules of its student loan forgiveness. Here's what changed.
Donald Trump Net Worth 2022: Forbes Releases New Estimate of Former President's Wealth Amid New York Business Fraud Case

Donald Trump Net Worth 2022: Forbes Releases New Estimate of Former President's Wealth Amid New York Business Fraud Case

By Paola Hernández
Donald Trump net worth 2022 was released, with Forbes estimating that the former president's wealth is around $3.2 billion, which is $700 million more than it was in September last year.
U.S. Economy Looking Brighter Buoys Spirits of Consumers, but Inflation Worries Still Loom

U.S. Economy Looking Brighter Buoys Spirits of Consumers, but Inflation Worries Still Loom

By Paola Hernández
Consumers in the U.S. are optimistic that the economy is improving despite worries about inflation and rising prices, especially at the gas pump.
Trump-Picked Inter-American Development Bank President Mauricio Claver-Carone Fired After Ethics Probe

Trump-Picked Inter-American Development Bank President Mauricio Claver-Carone Fired After Ethics Probe

By Paola Hernández
Trump-picked Inter-American Development Bank president Mauricio Claver-Carone got fired after an alleged intimate relationship with a subordinate.
Florida Hotels Offer 'Distress Rates' as Hurricane Ian Nears the State and Strengthens to Category 3 Storm

Florida Hotels Offer 'Distress Rates' as Hurricane Ian Nears the State and Strengthens to Category 3 Storm

By Paola Hernández
Some Florida hotels are now offering lower rates as Hurricane Ian gets closer to the state and intensifies into a Category 3 storm.
TikTok May Be Fined $29 Million in the UK for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy

TikTok May Be Fined $29 Million in the UK for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy

By Paola Hernández
TikTok could face a $29 million or £27 million fine after a UK investigation found that the video-sharing app may have failed to protect children's privacy.
US Stocks Plunges as Recession Impends

US Stocks Plunges as Recession Impends

By Paola Hernández
U.S. stocks dropped into the bear market as the economy seemed to take a hard landing, unable to escape recession.
Inter-American Development Bank Directors Unanimously Vote to Remove Trump-Picked Chief for Ethics Violation

Inter-American Development Bank Directors Unanimously Vote to Remove Trump-Picked Chief for Ethics Violation

By Paola Hernández
The board of directors for the Inter-American Development Bank has recommended removing the bank's Trump-appointed president, Mauricio Claver-Carone.
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AnitaB.org Names ADP the 2022 Top Large Company for Women Technologists

By Paola Hernández
Nonprofit social enterprise AnitaB.org has again named ADP the 2022 Top Companies for Women Technologists Winner in the Large Technical Workforce category.
New York AG Letitia James Officially Files Lawsuit Against Donald Trump and His Adult Children For Fraud

New York AG Letitia James Officially Files Lawsuit Against Donald Trump and His Adult Children For Fraud

By Paola Hernández
Donald Trump, who is facing various investigations, is facing yet another legal battle. This time, Trump and his adult children are facing a lawsuit from the state of New York.
SNAP Benefits Update: Here's How You Can Get Extra Payments if You Lost Food During Power Shutoff, Wildfire Evacuations

SNAP Benefits Update: Here's How You Can Get Extra Payments if You Lost Food During Power Shutoff, Wildfire Evacuations

By Paola Hernández
The SNAP benefits update for recipients of Oregon is receiving replacement benefits, especially those who lost food during the recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
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