Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid
Several dozen states might need to pay millions for food aid if they don’t reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas.
Trump is frustrated gasoline prices don’t mirror oil’s decline. Experts say it’s not that simple
U.S. gasoline prices decreased an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran. But they’re not falling fast enough for President Donald Trump.
White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis
The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
It targets companies like Marathon and Circle K for allegedly violating antitrust laws with Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software.
Man rescued after falling into vault toilet at California campground
He underwent decontamination after being stuck for about 15 minutes.
Lebanese on the edge of Israel’s occupation live with fear and rising tensions
Lebanese living on the edge of Israel’s self-styled security zone in southern Lebanon are struggling in the shadow of military occupation.
Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids
The Oregon-based company announced a planned merger with an investment firm, valuing it at $2.5 billion.
Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove ‘Chinese military company’ designation
This label, announced June 8, marks Alibaba as a national security threat, causing reputational damage.
AI is an energy and water hog, here’s what you can do to counter that
Generative AI tools consume massive energy and water. Discover how to reduce your digital footprint and opt out of AI-powered searches.