Economy

SNAP Benefits Update: Will Texas Food Stamp Payments Continue This December 2022?

Several states, like Texas, are providing emergency SNAP benefits to help low-income families and individuals buy food and groceries. Around 42 million Americans received SNAP benefits payments.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to More Than $330 Million for Friday Night's Drawing | Does Your Ticket Match the Winning Numbers?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Mega Millions jackpot reached a massive $333 million after nobody won the top prize in the past 14 weeks. Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday night's drawing.

Kanye West Allegedly Bullied, Used Porn, Played 'Mind Games' to Control Yeezy Staff; Adidas Launches Investigation Into Claims

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After numerous scandals, including his antisemitic remarks, Kanye West is now accused of being a toxic and nightmarish boss toward Yeezy employees, and Adidas is launching an investigation into his alleged misconduct.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to Whopping $238 Million: How It Grew Bigger

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Mega Millions jackpot is rising, and millions of lottery players in the country will try their luck again Friday night as they vie for an estimated $238 million grand prize.

Twitter Closes All Office Buildings, Disables Badge Access Amid Mass Resignation Following Elon Musk’s Ultimatum

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Twitter offices are being shut down, with employees' badge access disabled after workers filed mass resignations following an ultimatum from its new CEO, Elon Musk.

Powerball Winning Numbers: Did Anyone Win the $76 Million Jackpot Last Night?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Powerball winning numbers for the jackpot worth an estimated $76 million had been drawn Wednesday night. So, did anyone win the grand prize?

Texas: Tyson Foods Recalls 94K Pounds of Ground Beef Products, Says It May Contain 'Mirror-Like' Material

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Tyson Foods has recalled about 94,000 pounds of ground beef products from Texas shops due to possible contamination with a "mirror-like" substance.

Mariah Carey Not the Only 'Queen of Christmas' After Her Bid to Trademark the Name Was Rejected

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Pop diva Mariah Carey will not get the rights on the phrase "Queen of Christmas" after losing in a trademark battle.

Elon Musk Was Warned to 'Fix Your Company or Congress Will' After Twitter CEO Replied to Sen. Ed Markey's Concern About Fake Verified Accounts

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has received a warning after he replied to Democratic Senator Ed Markey's concern regarding fake verified accounts.

SNAP Benefits Update: Can You Buy Medicine, Vitamins Using Your EBT Card?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

SNAP benefits aim to provide nutrition to eligible, low-income individuals and households through a monthly cash assistance deposited to an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

Sam Bankman-Fried Net Worth: How FTX Boss Went from $16 Billion to Zero in Just 1 Week

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Sam Bankman-Fried net worth plunged from $16 billion to zero in a week following the crash of his crypto FTX.

Pharma Giant Eli Lilly Loses Billions Due to Elon Musk’s Twitter Blue Verification Mess

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A verified Twitter account posing as the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly tweeted an odd message on Thursday afternoon.

ADP Increases Cash Dividend; Marks 48th Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The board of directors of ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) approved a $0.21 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to an annual rate of $5.00 per share, Carlos Rodriguez, ADP's chief executive officer, announced.

Elon Musk Plans to Make Twitter 'Profitable,' Fights With Jack Dorsey Over Birdwatch Feature

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

New Twitter owner Elon Musk plans to make the social media platform "profitable" by offering a blue tick subscription service.

Texas High School Students' SAT Exams Lost After Test Papers Flew out of UPS Truck

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

More than 50 Texas high school students lost their SAT scores after their test papers flew out of a UPS truck.

Facebook Parent Company Meta Is Preparing Large-Scale Employee Layoffs

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been reportedly preparing for mass employee layoffs this week.

SSI Payments Schedule: Here's Why You'll Be Getting Your COLA Increase This December Instead of January 2023

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see an increase in their benefits.

Will SNAP Benefits Last Until 2023? [Payments, Eligibility, and More Details]

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increased its benefits levels in October. It automatically took effect to reflect changes in the cost of living in America.