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The new school year is just getting started, but families can still take advantage of a new federal program to support students K-12 during the summer who may otherwise rely on meals at school and eliminate the burden of families having to stretch their grocery budgets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out SUN Bucks […]

New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits

Missouri State

Insider

An investigation carried out by Southwest found that the employee used past passengers' names to print the vouchers, per a complaint obtained by BI.

A Southwest Airlines employee was charged with theft after police say he printed $79,000 in flight vouchers at a Missouri airport

(The Center Square) - Every year, the United States has allowed between 1.47 million to 1.86 million noncitizens to receive food stamps from the federal government at a taxpayer cost of almost $3 billion a year. That is according to annual reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its...

Federal government spends about $3 billion a year on food stamps for noncitizens

Lafayette County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Sarasota, FL

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Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Colorado State

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Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is touting the success of a device that was developed by a roofer to stop fleeing suspects. It's called the grappler.

Colorado State Patrol uses device developed by roofer to stop fleeing suspects

WashingtonExaminer

Low-income seniors and tribal populations in eight states faced food shortages when a distributor contracted by the Agriculture Department failed to make its deliveries. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Politico that the department made mistakes when it chose just one distributor to make deliveries for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations and the Commodity […]

USDA reliance on one food distributor causes food shortages in tribal and senior populations

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

POLITICO

Questions about USDA’s response remain as food aid shortages are still hitting tribal populations and low-income seniors across the country.

USDA chief admits ‘mistakes’ as food shortages hit tribal populations, low-income seniors

Georgia State

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Arizona State

Fox News

Some lawmakers are pushing for state-wide cellphone bans in schools, with some districts setting their own policies ahead of the upcoming school year. A pediatric psychologist offered insights.

Cellphone bans in some states' public schools take effect as experts point out pros and cons

Julie Gaeta

It was 8:30 at night — it seemed like my husband’s work hours were stretching longer and longer. Taking in a long, deep breath I bit the inside of my cheek. Frustrated with his ongoing lack of presence, I pulled out my phone to call him, wanting to know why he still wasn’t home.

The Lie He Hid From Me (and Our 9 Children) For Over A Year

Los Angeles, CA

A group in California have been arrested for running a crime tourism ring that allegedly stole luxury goods, financial information and then laundered millions.

Crime tourism group operating out of LA car rental facility stole millions in heists, home thefts, feds say

Homestead, FL

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

Homelessness, a crisis that affects about 11% of Canadians in their lifetime, often begins with eviction. Once a person or family is evicted, they are set on a trajectory that can lead to chronic homelessness as they try to find affordable housing in an increasingly competitive market. For example, consider...

We must stop evictions to end chronic homelessness, says researcher

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

NBC News

Notice something odd on a medical bill? Don’t let it slide. More often than not, disputing it can reveal errors and potentially lead to a more affordable bill, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum. “If there’s a bill that you receive that doesn’t look quite...

Yes, you should challenge that medical bill

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Budget cuts for Idaho Child Care Program compounds financial troubles for parents, providers

REXBURG (Idaho Capital Sun) — As Brigham Young University-Idaho’s new school year starts up in September, Kearis Ochs was preparing for a round of new parents...

Budget cuts for Idaho Child Care Program compounds financial troubles for parents, providers

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