Author: Riya Sharma
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According to the mayor of San Antonio, Texas’ legislature isn’t doing much to ease the terrible heat
Texas is experiencing a heatwave that is breaking records, with some places seeing temperatures as high as 120 degrees. The state legislature, according to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, has served to make matters worse. “We’re pleased that the president is tackling the current heat with the intensity that is, in my opinion, required. Nirenberg…
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An immigrant Texas priest elected to the US Synod believes the church should prioritize the underprivileged
According to a particular person, there was a lot of discussion on talking to “the ones on the peripheries” throughout the global synodal process, according to Texas priest Fr. Iván Montelongo. “It’s due to Jesus; Jesus extended his hand to those who were excluded.” 4 Catholics from Canada and 6 non-bishop voting representatives from the United…
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Food Stamps: Will there be an increase in August 2023
Food stamps, at times, referred to as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), are an essential food assistance program in the United States that supports families with low incomes. Eligible beneficiaries of SNAP are given a monthly payout that can be used at specific grocery retailers throughout the nation to buy food. Many people are unsure…
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Since I was unaware of SNAP, I experienced hunger throughout the university
I was comfortable with the idea of being able to ration to get by because I grew up in the United States below the poverty line. We had accessibility to safety net services and my mother labored almost all the time. Individuals employed frequently don’t make enough money to support their families or even a decent…
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None of the top ten cheapest places for living in the United States are in Florida
As per the Black Knight Home Price Index, property prices reached a new peak in May, whereas rent costs raised by an average of 5.5% in the United States the previous year. In simple terms, it won’t get less expensive to live in the United States any time soon, while there are still certain areas that…
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A plan that Fetterman has proposed would give SNAP assistance to striking employees
The opportunity to get food assistance while on strike is provided by a bill that federal lawmakers proposed on Thursday. During the 1980s, striking employees haven’t been eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if they were previously eligible for SNAP before their job disruption. This prohibition would be lifted by a new law,…
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Harlem man lost money and benefits after being falsely declared deceased by Social Security
An elderly Harlem resident has been fighting for his life against the Social Security Administration. The government organization pronounced the man deceased over a month ago. He’s still alive, and that’s the problem. However, in the meanwhile, his benefits were stopped and his savings account was seized. So Nina Pineda of 7 On Your Side…
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China and the US are getting ready for war, but America is unprepared
Nobody will ever arrive at the table in a confrontation between the 2 most powerful nations in the world completely ready for war. It takes extensive mobilization to engage in an international war, and it might be difficult to predict the scale of resources needed before the fighting begins. The world could be hopeful that an all-out…
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Ukraine begins its counteroffensive’s “main thrust,” pushing over Russian barriers
In the southeast of the country, wherein US officials claim Kyiv has begun its “main thrust” to breach Russia’s defenses, Ukrainian forces have intensified their counteroffensive. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, acknowledged on Wednesday that battles had “significantly escalated,” but asserted that Moscow’s soldiers succeeded in holding off the Ukrainians’ assault. Putin described the…
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The Senate passes the yearly military bill, setting up a conflict with the House
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed by the Senate on Thursday night, setting up a pending negotiation to develop an agreement package that pleases both the Democratic Senate and the Republican House. The debt limit agreement between the Biden administration and House Republicans featured a topline amount of $886 billion for fiscal 2024,…