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SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties
Economy July 23, 2025

SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties

SNAP, otherwise known as food stamps, only provides around $6 a day ... more

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When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It
Economy November 11, 2025

When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It

Traffic from low-income consumers at quick-service restaurants declined by “nearly double digits ... more

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US: Six months. 181 days. 28 mass killings. 140 victims. One country. US: Six months. 181 days. 28 mass killings. 140 victims. One country.
Crime July 15, 2023

US: Six months. 181 days. 28 mass killings. 140 victims. One country.

Slain at the hands of strangers or gunned down by loved ones. ... more

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Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save
California March 9, 2026

Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save

Prices at the pump have emerged in recent days as U.S. Involvement ... more

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Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers
Wellness November 29, 2022

Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... more

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California workers can now take leave to care for chosen family California workers can now take leave to care for chosen family
Labor January 3, 2023

California workers can now take leave to care for chosen family

A California law that took effect Jan. 1 expands the type of ... more

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The abuse of fast food already causes more cirrhosis than alcohol The abuse of fast food already causes more cirrhosis than alcohol
Wellness March 13, 2023

The abuse of fast food already causes more cirrhosis than alcohol

The abuse of fast food intake, together with other unhealthy habits such ... more

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Over 70% of world’s workforce exposed to excessive heat each year, UN finds Over 70% of world’s workforce exposed to excessive heat each year, UN finds
Labor April 23, 2024

Over 70% of world’s workforce exposed to excessive heat each year, UN finds

Extreme heat exacerbated by human-caused climate change kills thousands of workers around ... more

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Why American prioritize family time according to Pew Research Why American prioritize family time according to Pew Research
Family May 30, 2023

Why American prioritize family time according to Pew Research

Americans overwhelmingly view spending time with family as one of the most ... more

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California’s New Domestic Worker Law Marks Historic Victory for Latina and Immigrant Women California’s New Domestic Worker Law Marks Historic Victory for Latina and Immigrant Women
California July 24, 2025

California’s New Domestic Worker Law Marks Historic Victory for Latina and Immigrant Women

New California law grants long-overdue safety and labor protections to domestic workers—most ... more

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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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And if the mental health crisis in teens is the parents’ fault? And if the mental health crisis in teens is the parents’ fault?
Mental Health March 21, 2023

And if the mental health crisis in teens is the parents’ fault?

In recent months, numerous studies have been released that reveal that adolescents ... more

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What to do with leftover Thanksgiving food? What to do with leftover Thanksgiving food?
Food November 24, 2022

What to do with leftover Thanksgiving food?

Environmentalists urge people to think twice about how much food they make ... more

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Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery
Mental Health June 17, 2023

Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery

Eighty percent of adolescents with excess weight carry it into adulthood, with ... more

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Clash over school board resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month Clash over school board resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month
LGBTQ June 7, 2023

Clash over school board resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Skirmishes broke out Tuesday as protesters gathered outside the Glendale Unified School ... more

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Movie: Retelling the legendary Frida Kahlo story on-screen Movie: Retelling the legendary Frida Kahlo story on-screen
Art March 14, 2024

Movie: Retelling the legendary Frida Kahlo story on-screen

Frida Kahlo's distinct image and iconic paintings are omnipresent art symbols recognizable ... more

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262 organizations receive state funds to expand mental health services 262 organizations receive state funds to expand mental health services
Mental Health January 5, 2024

262 organizations receive state funds to expand mental health services

California has released $150 million more in grants to more than 200 ... more

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Sabor Latino: Juan Gabriel and Héctor Lavoe to the US Library of Congress Sabor Latino: Juan Gabriel and Héctor Lavoe to the US Library of Congress
Culture April 17, 2024

Sabor Latino: Juan Gabriel and Héctor Lavoe to the US Library of Congress

Hits by two late Latin music icons whose ballads and salsa songs ... more