12 h. ago Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues

About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues

Events

67 h. ago 'I saw advent calendars on sale in Sainsbury's and was floored by price of them'

Supermarkets are already stocking up on festive food and Christmas gifts, including advent calendars, but Samantha Bartlett, Assistant Editor of Social News, was left stunned by the price of some of them

Economics

1 week ago New Mexico governor signs bills to counter federal cuts, support health care and food assistance

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a package of bills aimed at shoring up food assistance, rural health care and public broadcasting in response to recently enacted federal cuts

Society

1 week ago U.N. food agency to suspend food aid for 750,000 people in Somalia next month

The U.N. food agency has announced cuts to food assistance for hundreds of thousands in Somalia, where millions face the devastating effects of climate change and severe hunger

Politics

2 w. ago New Mexico Democrats rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts

New Mexico's Democratic lawmakers are vowing urgent action to shore up safety net spending in a top state for participation in Medicaid and federal food assistance

Politics

2 w. ago Gold punches through $3,800 an ounce as risk of US shutdown rattles markets

Rally in precious metal also driven by dual ‘aggressor’ bids from ETFs and central banks

Events