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Federal Shutdown Threatens Vital Nutrition Aid for New Parents: What You Need to Know
Lucia Graves credits WIC benefits for enabling her family to purchase healthier food options for her daughter and stepdaughter. Courtesy of Lucia Graves hide caption...

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International News
1 day ago1 day ago

Lucia Graves credits WIC benefits for enabling her family to purchase healthier food options for her daughter and stepdaughter. Courtesy of Lucia Graves hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Lucia Graves While essential federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security remain unaffected by the government shutdown, nutrition assistance programs that many expectant mothers and...

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Maine’s Food Pantries Face Volunteer Shortage and Looming Budget Cuts: A Growing Crisis
Volunteers Mike Masnyk and Ellie Jordan unload fresh produce deliveries at Neighbor’s Cupboard in Winterport, Maine, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Katherine Emery/AP/The Maine Monitor...

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International News
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Volunteers Mike Masnyk and Ellie Jordan unload fresh produce deliveries at Neighbor’s Cupboard in Winterport, Maine, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Katherine Emery/AP/The Maine Monitor In the small town of Winterport, Maine, Phylis Allen dedicates her days to hunting down affordable groceries. She scours Sam’s Club for potatoes, checks Walmart and local markets for budget-friendly...

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SASSA Unveils October Payment Dates: What You Need to Know!
With October just around the corner, millions of South Africans will once again rely on digital platforms to access their South African Social Security Agency...

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Tech
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

With October just around the corner, millions of South Africans will once again rely on digital platforms to access their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant payments. As the new payment schedule takes effect next month, it is vital for beneficiaries-particularly the elderly and those living in remote regions-to familiarize themselves with the digital...

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Alarming N240bn Deficit Puts Essential Services for Vulnerable Nigerians at Risk – Institute Warns
gap endangers essential services for Nigeria’s vulnerable populations – Institute” loading=”lazy” class=”pl” /> Critical Funding Gap Jeopardizes Essential Support for Nigeria’s At-Risk Communities Francis Origa,...

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Opinion
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gap endangers essential services for Nigeria’s vulnerable populations – Institute” loading=”lazy” class=”pl” /> Critical Funding Gap Jeopardizes Essential Support for Nigeria’s At-Risk Communities Francis Origa, the Registrar of the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD), has highlighted a significant financial shortfall amounting to ₦240 billion. This deficit poses a serious threat to the...

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