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The Senate on Tuesday approved a sweeping domestic policy package that would slash spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), marking what analysts call the deepest food-aid cut in modern history and sending the bill back to the House for final action. How The ‘Big,...

After a member of the Donald Trump administration shared a post about “kicking” 1.4 million undocumented immigrants off the Medicaid program as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” X’s AI bot Grok clarified that undocumented immigrants are already ineligible for...

After the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its estimates for the distributional effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this economist questioned the Donald Trump administration about the inflating deficit and its inclination toward catering to the wealthiest Americans. What Happened:...

In a recent interview, United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signaled a new wave of regulatory scrutiny headed for America’s largest food, beverage, and retail brands. What Happened: Speaking on the All-in Podcast on Sunday, Secretary Rollins discussed the Supplemental...

On Tuesday, major U.S. indexes closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.75% to 40,527.62, the S&P 500 rising 0.6% to 5,560.83, and the Nasdaq adding 0.55% to finish at 17,461.32. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout...

As tax season kicks into high gear, one analyst noted an increase in tax refunds that could leave taxpayers with more cash as they head into spring. Bank of America analyst Mihir Bhatia analyzed consumer finances as we move into the final weeks of tax season. Bhatia noted a continued increase in...

Wedbush’s Dan Ives highlights the significant consequences a TikTok ban could have on major tech companies like Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Snap (NYSE:SNAP). What Happened: On Wednesday, Ives shared insights on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street about the potential repercussions of a TikTok ban for...

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) on Monday experienced an astronomical rise, surpassing the market capitalizations of several technology companies such as Zoom, Snap, eBay, and MicroStrategy.  What Happened: With a 90% surge within a 24-hour period, SHIB’s market cap hit $26.71 billion on March...

Top tech executives are scheduled to testify at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child safety in social media and are expected to make unprecedented policy commitments and legislative endorsements. What Happened: Linda Yaccarino of X, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta (NASDAQ:META), and...

Consumers can expect a net $68 billion tailwind in 2024 from perks such as changes in social security and lower gas prices — a boost to discretionary spending for many that could provide some support for retail stocks. Bank of America‘s $68 billion tailwind estimate includes a $76 billion...

A Senate committee announced, on Monday, the subpoena of X, Discord, and Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP) CEOs, escalating its investigation into children’s online safety. The Senate Judiciary Committee is calling on X’s Linda Yaccarino, Discord’s Jason Citron,...

U.S. stocks showcased a positive momentum on Tuesday. The Dow Jones index surged, marking an increase of over 200 points or 0.62% to 33,141.38. The NASDAQ and the S&P 500 indices also followed suit, with the former rising by 0.93% to 13,139.87 and the latter gaining 0.73% to settle at 4,247.68...

Photos captured on Snap Inc. (NASDAQ:SNAP) via Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones often exhibit superior quality compared to those taken on Android (operating software developed by Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) ...

Snap Inc. (NASDAQ:SNAP) owned Snapchat’s MyAI chatbot was earlier reported to have been used by over 150 million users. However, some users on Tuesday were terrified when the AI-powered chatbot started posting enigmatic stories autonomously.  What Happened: Reports flooded social media...

Harvard University recently organized an event to support graduate students enrolling in government food assistance programs.  The Health Services office sent a flier to graduate students, encouraging them to participate in the SNAP Benefits Sign-Up event in April. The flier read, "Fuel your...