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Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.

Federal Judge Blocks State Bans On Buying Soda And Candy With Food Stamps

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to permit five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy using food stamps. The ruling asserts that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lacked the legal authority to approve state waivers for pilot projects aimed at restricting food purchases within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), marking a significant setback for the administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative.

Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown

The Justice Department says it has charged a Texas doctor in an $89 million healthcare fraud scheme, accusing him of billing insurers for medically unnecessary cardiovascular screening tests for college student-athletes and then rubber-stamping the results as normal without reviewing them.

Kenya’s health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility

Kenyan Health Minister Aden Duale has ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.

Obama Still Lives Rent-Free In Trump’s Head

President Donald Trump recently defended a provisional agreement to end the Iran conflict, an accord critics have characterized as hastily assembled and less comprehensive than previous diplomatic efforts. This development coincided with former President Barack Obama's inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a project years in the making designed as a civic space and community hub. The contrasting events underscore the divergent approaches of the two leaders and their distinct visions for their legacies.

AI Could Breach Government And Business Defenses In Months, U.S. And Its Intelligence Partners Warn

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued a stark warning that advanced AI models capable of orchestrating significant cyberattacks are anticipated to emerge within months, not years, prompting an urgent call for governments and corporate leaders to bolster their cyber defenses immediately.

Teenagers And Young Adults Need To Stay Informed

The United States is reportedly facing a period of decline, a sentiment reinforced by the Trump-Vance administration's policies. These policies, which include efforts to diminish Black history and impede Black progress, are seen as contributing to the nation's moral decline.

Bed Bath & Beyond reopens in Washington

After filing for bankruptcy and closing all its physical stores in 2023, Bed Bath & Beyond will return to Bellevue as part of a partnership with The Container Store.

Medicare AI program made them suffer in pain. Now they want answers

Patients and doctors are demanding changes to Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to review medical care.

Where UW’s Hannes Steinbach is likely to be selected in NBA draft, and what to know

The 2026 NBA draft starts on Tuesday evening, with a Husky forward projected to go in the first round. Here's what to know.

Mariners, picked by some to reach World Series, mired in mediocrity

The Mariners' biggest issue in 2026 is that a collection of players capable of performing at an All-Star level have looked like regular dudes. Sometimes worse.