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Public health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

As summers grow deadlier and electric bills surge, here's what to know about utility shutoffs

Many states lack protections against summer electricity shutoffs, leaving low-income and medically vulnerable people at heightened risk during extreme heat.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Why retail giants like Walmart could come out ahead amid Trump administration cuts to SNAP benefits

Expanded SNAP work requirements could cut benefits for millions, shifting budget-conscious grocery spending toward discount retailers like Walmart.
California
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

California Launches Broadband Cost Subsidy Pilot Program

California launches a three-year LifeLine broadband pilot offering $20–$30 monthly subsidies and up to $39 connection reimbursement, with 100/20 Mbps and 1,280 GB monthly minimums.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Low-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homes

Lower-income households and minority ethnic groups are more likely to live in homes at risk of overheating during heatwaves.
NYC food
fromFingerlakes1.com
4 months ago

DiNapoli warns food insecurity may grow as NYC food prices surge 56% | Fingerlakes1.com

Food prices in NYC have risen significantly, greatly impacting low-income families' budgets.
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