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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached a historic $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination in farm lending programs. This landmark agreement will address decades of unfair treatment. It will also provide financial assistance to those affected by discriminatory practices before January 2021.

USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers

Colorado State

An ever-larger share of land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve will be devoted to grasslands — nearly 4 of every 10 acres — with the results of this year’s signup for the long-term land stewardship program, said the Agriculture Department on Monday. With the new enrollments, the Conservation Reserve is near the 27-million-acre limit set by the 2018 farm law.

Grasslands share of Conservation Reserve grows larger

"This is the biggest win, since the Civil Rights Act," says John Boyd, founder of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), his voice carries the weight of generations during a recent interview with EBONY magazine. "The win put nearly $2 billion into the pockets of the poorest areas in the...

The Quest for Land, John Boyd’s Battle Against the USDA, and the Future of National Black Farmers Association

Salon

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her populist economic agenda at a campaign event in North Carolina on Friday. This highly anticipated plan is Harris’ first-ever detailed vision of her economic policies and includes proposals that prioritize “lowering costs for American families,” going beyond President Joe Biden's campaign platform, The Washington Post reported.

Kamala Harris rolls out agenda: $6K tax credit for newborns, $25K subsidy for first-time homebuyers

In Touch Weekly

The plans for King Charles III's funeral are currently underway as “death is a possibility” for the ailing royal. “The business of planning his funeral has already begun,” an insider exclusively tells In Touch of the current monarch. “Unpleasant as it seems.” Buckingham Palace confirmed to In Touch "bridge plans are always updated on an...

King Charles’ Funeral Plans Underway: ‘Death Is a Possibility’ for Ailing Royal Amid Cancer

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Veronica Charnell Media

New maximum payment amounts for SNAP benefits have been announced by the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). In October 2024, the top amount available for claimants of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will increase across all 49 states and U.S. territories. There is one state that will see its maximum benefit drop. The new maximum rates will be in place for the duration of the 2025 fiscal year until the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is set again for the 2026 fiscal year.

SNAP Update: New Snap Benefits COLA Payment Increase

Le Claire, IA

The US Sun

AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been relying on “skilled nursing care” that will be “long-term” two years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Frank, 60, has been under a conservatorship and guardianship since he suffered a stroke at his Le Claire, Iowa home in July 2022, as he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation.

American Pickers’ Frank Fritz relies on ‘long-term nursing care’ after stroke as conservator demands access to his funds

A new report revealing more than $84 million in underpayments to qualified veterans is a sign the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve its training for employees. That's the conclusion of a congressional committee looking into the massive error. And, veterans' advocates say, the error is also a reminder...

The VA Withheld $84M from Eligible Disabled Veterans. Now Nonprofit Legal Clinics Are Stepping In.

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

The New Republic

Donald Trump threw out a claim on Fox & Friends Thursday morning that the show hastily corrected. According to Trump, President Joe Biden “sent comrade Kamala to see Putin in Russia three days before the attack [on Ukraine],” falsely claiming that it was a “little-known fact” that the “press doesn’t want to talk about.”Trump didn’t stop there, saying that in this meeting, Harris “gave her case” to Putin, who still attacked Ukraine days later. “He laughed at her,” Trump said. “He thought she was a joke. Now he’s really laughing when he sees her. Can you imagine her negotiating with...

Watch: Fox News Shuts Down Trump’s Deranged Lie About Harris

Fox Business

Vice President Kamala Harris says she wants to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers, but critics say the plan would only make housing issues worse.

Harris proposes $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers — is it a good idea?

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

COSTCO shoppers who bought certain cans of tuna may be entitled to free money from a settlement. The $3.875 million settlement came after a class action lawsuit was filed against two canned tuna companies but eligible recipients must look for a postcard in the mail. StarKist and Lion Capital were...

Costco shoppers can get money back from $3.875 million overcharge settlement – but you need to look for a postcard

California State

Strawberries are synonymous with the start of longer days and warmer weather, served up on tables as part of popular summer desserts. But scientists are warning this popular staple may be harder to come by soon because of warming global temperatures. What's happening?. A study from the University of Waterloo...

Scientists warn grocery shelves may soon be missing pantry-staple food because of poor crop conditions: 'Emphasizing the importance of sustainable farming'

WashingtonExaminer

Millions of retirees can expect to see their August Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873, in just nine days. The amount of Social Security benefits retirees receive depends on the age at which they retire, the number of years they paid into the system, and the amount of money they paid to Social Security. Highest-income […]

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 9 days

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Anticipated Payments: SSI, SSDI, VA Benefits, and Stimulus Check in July 2024 Scheduled Payments for Retirees and SSI Recipients According to Tododisca, in July 2024 countless Americans are eagerly anticipating crucial payments from the Social Security Administration and other agencies which include SSI, SSDI, VA benefits and possibly a stimulus check. These payments serve as […]

$4.3 Billion in July: Crucial Payments from Social Security, SSI, SSDI, and VA Benefits Headed to Millions of Americans!

AGCO Corporation has announced the Gleaner T Series combine. “This series delivers lightweight performance, superior control, and premium grain quality for the best value in your field,” Marketing Manager Robert Ross says. Key benefits. The new Dura Drive system improves performance and reliability by getting to the field faster,...

AGCO launches Gleaner T Series combine

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making changes to its payment schedule for August and September. This will affect millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits, particularly those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Typically, SSI benefits are paid on the first of each month. However, when the first...

Early SSI payments scheduled for August

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Don't dismiss remote jobs, they may actually pay more than you think. Here are 15 remote jobs that pay at least $35 an hour.

15 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $35 an Hour

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A long wait for farm subsidies to arrive

The ongoing decline in commodity prices is expected to pinch farmer revenue, but a commonly proposed solution — higher crop support rates — would provide little...

A long wait for farm subsidies to arrive

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