SNAP Soda Ban Cuts Purchases 12% in 10 States
New restrictions on using food benefits for soda are working better than skeptics predicted. People receiving SNAP benefits bought 12% less soda after 10 states banned sugary drinks from the program.
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USDA Doubles Healthy Food Requirements for SNAP Retailers
Starting soon, stores accepting food assistance benefits must stock more than twice as many fresh, nutritious options. The new rule aims to give 15.6 million children and their families better access to real food like eggs, chicken, and whole grains.
TikTok and Snap Settle Landmark Teen Safety Lawsuit
Two major social media companies chose settlement over trial in a groundbreaking case about protecting young users online. While Meta and YouTube head to court, TikTok and Snap's decisions signal growing accountability in the tech industry.
Saudi Arabia and Snap to Train 20,000 in Digital Skills
Saudi Arabia is partnering with Snapchat to equip over 20,000 young people with cutting-edge digital skills by 2030, opening doors to careers in tech, marketing, and augmented reality. The collaboration brings real job training to one of Snap's biggest markets, where 26 million Saudis already use the platform monthly.
Beachgoers Turn Vacation Snaps Into Climate Science
A simple smartphone photo is now helping scientists track coastal changes at a Northern Ireland beach. Visitors to Tyrella Beach are becoming citizen scientists by snapping pictures through a fixed frame, creating data that will protect coastlines for generations.
Long Island Launches Free Job Hub for SNAP Recipients
A new online platform connects Long Islanders with jobs, training, and support services all in one place. The free tool helps residents meet new federal work requirements while building careers.
Savannah Native Snaps His Way to National Championship
A Georgia long snapper who was cut from his college team just won a national championship with Indiana. Mark Langston's journey from high school defensive end to championship special teams player shows how setbacks can fuel success.
Snap and YouTube Settle School District Addiction Lawsuit
Two major tech companies have settled a closely watched lawsuit with a Kentucky school district over social media's impact on students. The settlement shows a growing willingness to address concerns about teen digital wellbeing.
Meta, Snap, Roblox Boost Child Safety in UK
Three major tech platforms have committed to stronger protections against online grooming after UK regulators raised child safety concerns. The changes include AI detection of predatory behavior and new parental controls rolling out this summer.
Texas Rescues 332 Sea Turtles After Cold Snap
When freezing waters threatened hundreds of endangered sea turtles along the Texas coast, a massive rescue team using drones and volunteers saved 332 lives in just days. The turtles are now warming up and swimming again in recovery centers.
Scientists Crack How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut in 1 Second
French researchers just solved a 200-year botanical mystery by discovering exactly how Venus flytraps close their jaws without muscles. The breakthrough could inspire the next generation of soft robotics.
Mars Rover Snaps Selfie at Farthest Western Point Yet
NASA's Perseverance rover just took its westernmost selfie ever, 1,797 days into its mission exploring Mars. The 61-image composite shows the rover examining ancient rocks beyond Jezero Crater's familiar territory.
Satellite Snaps Spacewalking Astronauts Outside ISS
A satellite captured a stunning photo of two NASA astronauts conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, marking the first U.S. spacewalk in nearly a year. The unique image shows the moment space technology came together to document human achievement 250 miles above Earth.
Satellite Snaps Birthday Portrait of Hubble Telescope
A commercial satellite just captured an incredibly detailed photo of the Hubble Space Telescope from 38 miles away to celebrate its 36th year in orbit. The image shows humanity's beloved cosmic explorer in stunning clarity, proving both Hubble and our ability to watch over it are sharper than ever.
Colorado Springs Volunteers Shelter 300 From Cold Snap
Over 30 organizations joined forces to provide winter survival supplies to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold. The Stand-Up event delivered haircuts, hot meals, medical care, and even veterinary services for pets.
Satellite Snaps SpaceX Rocket Launch From 400 Miles Up
A sharp-eyed satellite caught stunning photos of SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket blasting off from Florida, proving our eyes in the sky can now track rockets in real time. The images show how far commercial satellite technology has come.
NASA Spacecraft Snaps Stunning Earth-Moon Portrait
A NASA spacecraft heading to Mars captured a beautiful family portrait of Earth and the Moon from nearly 600,000 miles away, revealing how our planet glows with warmth even in darkness. The images serve a practical purpose too, helping scientists calibrate their instruments before studying Mars.
Pocket Camera Becomes Flying Drone With Snap-On Wings
A new camera fits in your palm but sprouts propeller wings to film you from the sky. The HoverAir Versa transforms from handheld vlogging camera to autonomous drone in seconds, no piloting skills required.
NASA Spacecraft Snaps Stunning Mars Photos on Asteroid Trip
A spacecraft on its way to study a metal asteroid just captured incredibly detailed images of Mars, revealing ancient craters and volcanic plains in vivid color. The unexpected flyby gave scientists a bonus treasure trove of data about the Red Planet.
Japan's Tiny Moon Robot Snaps Iconic Photo After Crash
A BB-8-sized rolling robot saved Japan's moon mission by photographing the crash-landed spacecraft and beaming critical images back to Earth. The palm-sized rover's success shows how tiny, transforming robots could revolutionize future space exploration.
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