Vendetta against NOAA threatens national and food security, and lives during disasters
The agency’s climate science and assessments are anathema to the oil industry and the right-wing think tanks it helps fund.
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Scientists make mind-blowing discovery about bat species — here's how it could affect our food supply
Researchers have made an incredible discovery about the hunting behaviors of bats and their impact on food security.
Social Security's COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Analysts now expect the 2026 COLA to be 2.2%, down from 2.5% in 2025, according to forecasts from the Senior Citizens League and from independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson.
Federal dietary guidelines will soon change for Americans, HHS and USDA announce
USDA Secretary Rollins and HHS Secretary Kennedy announced that they are reviewing the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans report, which will be changed and released this year.
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USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
Last year, the USDA announced a more $1 billion investment for the school food programs, with $471.5 million allocated for ...
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EKU’s SNAP Benefits Initiative Earns Transformational Leadership Award
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been recognized for its commitment to student success and basic needs accessibility, ...
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Food insecurity in early adulthood raises the risk of heart disease, long-term study shows
People with food insecurity as young adults had a 41% higher risk of developing heart disease in middle age, a long-running ...
20-year study is the first to show food insecurity raises risk of heart disease over time
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for ...
Ukraine says Russian strike on Odesa port is attack on global food security
Ukraine's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Russia's missile strike on the Black Sea port of Odesa, which damaged a ...
I’m a 78-year-old single mother surviving on $600/month of Social Security — what are my options as a low-income retiree?
But even with modest expenses, living on just $600 a month may not be feasible. In 2023, average yearly spending for Americans aged 65 to 74 totaled $65,149, according to the Federal Reserve. And a ...
Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
Beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments, the Social Security Administration will automatically withhold 100% of ...
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Researchers make concerning discovery after examining sheep feces found on lettuce crops: 'Increasing impacts on our health and food security'
Researchers recently showed how changing weather patterns caused by climate change could contribute to E. coli outbreaks.