Man wearing sunglasses driving a Porsche, holding a blue EBT card toward the camera.

New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

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Alabama mother waives hearing in case of teen son’s strangulation death

Court move advances felony murder and child abuse case tied to October death MOBILE COUNTY, AL – An Alabama mother charged in the death of her 14-year-old son appeared in court Monday…

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Harbor seal resting on a sandy beach beside a rescue crate, with a green tag on its back and a yellow tag on its rear flipper.

Rescued seal found on New Jersey road sick during blizard returns to ocean after rehab

HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — A juvenile grey seal found stranded on a roadway after a blizzard has returned to the ocean this week following recovery from illness and malnutrition, the Marine Mammal…

Pets and Animals

Ocean County to name Man, Woman of the Year as funding, grants headline busy week

Commissioners also set votes on opioid funds, $1M housing grant and local agreements TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County commissioners are set to recognize community leaders and approve millions in funding this…

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Couple Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Abandoned in Henderson County Home

Authorities say two severely underweight dogs were rescued after being left alone inside a residence for nearly two weeks. Henderson County, NC – Two people are facing felony charges after authorities say…

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Two women charged after neglected dog found starving and abandoned in Rostraver apartment

Investigators say the Shih Tzu was left without food, water, or heat for nearly two weeks before being found barely alive. Rostraver Township, Pa. – Two women are facing felony animal cruelty…

Pennsylvania News·Pets and Animals

Camden federal judge dismisses SNAP benefits lawsuit filed by local man against Atlantic County, state agencies

Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb allows plaintiff to proceed without fees but finds no valid claims in third amended complaint CAMDEN, NJ – Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb has dismissed…

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Baltimore parents plead guilty in starvation death of 5-year-old daughter

A Baltimore couple admitted in court to starving their daughter to death, ending a case that shocked the city and left three surviving children in state care. Baltimore, Md. – Bernice and…

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Monmouth County SPCA seeks donations after owner’s illness leaves pets in crisis

TINTON FALLS, NJ – A heartbreaking situation in Monmouth County has led the Monmouth County SPCA to ask the community for donations after several dogs and a cat were found in distress…

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Immigrant SNAP Benefits for All Bill Advances in New York Legislature

ALBANY, NY – A proposal known as the “SNAP for All Act” (A06632), sponsored by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, is advancing in the New York State Legislature. The bill would create a state-funded…

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Boston woman convicted of stealing identity, voting in 2024 election

BOSTON, MA – A Colombian woman who lived under a stolen identity for more than two decades and illegally voted in the 2024 presidential election has been convicted in federal court on…

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Jersey Shore harbor seal continues battle with lung parasites after Bradley Beach stranding

BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A male harbor seal rescued last week in Bradley Beach remains in guarded condition as veterinarians continue intensive treatment for severe lung parasites and multiple medical issues, the…

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NJ bill would ban sale of foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners in all schools

TRENTON, NJ – Sugar and corn syrup are coming back and artifcial sweeteners our out in New Jersey school lunch rooms under a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on Wednesday.…

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Navitas Organics recalls chia seeds sold nationwide over salmonella concerns

NOVATO, CA – Navitas Organics has issued a voluntary recall of select lots of its 8-ounce Organic Chia Seeds after routine testing by a supplier raised concerns about potential Salmonella contamination, the…

Food & Dining

New York bill aims to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students statewide

ALBANY, NY – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing new legislation that would guarantee free breakfast and lunch for every K-12 student in the state, regardless of income. Assembly…

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USDA halts funding to Minnesota and Minneapolis over ‘industrial-scale’ fraud scandal

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an immediate suspension of federal financial awards to both the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis following revelations of widespread fraud…

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Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…

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New Jersey Woman’s $23,000 Welfare Account Viral Video Sparks Anger, Debate on Welfare Fraud in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has moved to suspend federal food assistance funding to 21 Democratic-led states following their refusal to share detailed data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.…

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Phil Murphy Explains Why New Jersey Needs a Sales Tax Increase, Slams Plan to Cut Taxes

Trenton, NJ – If taxes are your number one concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. It was the message Governor Phil Murphy rode into Trenton and he’s riding that…

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Mother charged in murder of 5-year-old daughter following extreme abuse allegations

Mother charged in murder of 5-year-old daughter following extreme abuse allegations Reno, NV A mother has been accused of participating in the severe abuse of her 5-year-old daughter, Izabella Loving, resulting in…