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(NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, for benefits to supplement their grocery budget to afford nutritious foods. As of Oct. 1, the program received a much-needed boost to help meet the increased cost of living and inflation. The program, overseen by the United States Department of […]

(NEW YORK) — An ongoing strike carried out by tens of thousands of autoworkers has cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars, denying workers their wages and cutting output at car companies, according to a study from a Michigan-based research firm that was reviewed by ABC News. Over its first two weeks, the strike cost […]

(NEW YORK) — The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX founder and former crypto billionaire, is set to begin Tuesday with jury selection after federal prosecutors accused him of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Jury selection is expected to take place Tuesday, and the trial could last as long as six […]

Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An estimated $1.04 billion jackpot is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Monday night. It’s the fourth-largest purse in the American lottery game’s history and the second-largest this year, according to a press release from Powerball. The grand prize, which has an estimated cash value of […]

(NEW YORK) — The Campbell Soup Company is expanding its presence on grocery store shelves with a new deal to acquire Sovos Brands Inc., the maker of Rao’s pasta sauces and noosa yogurt. At $23 per share, the total enterprise value of the acquisition is approximately $2.7 billion, the companies announced in a joint press […]

(NEW YORK) — While some tech giants neared or imposed widespread layoffs last year, compensation for their CEOs climbed as much as tens of millions of dollars, according to an ABC News analysis of data released by research firm Equilar in May and June. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was awarded compensation worth more than $225 million […]

Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried deserves to have his bail revoked and to be detained before he is tried for fraud and conspiracy charges stemming from the collapse of FTX, federal prosecutors in New York said in a new court filing. Prosecutors balked at Bankman-Fried’s sharing with The New […]

(NEW JERSEY)– The lack of available homes on the market is near historic lows, sparking fierce bidding wars in cities across the country – and prompting many buyers to get creative with their offers. In June, 1.08 million homes were for sale nationwide, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), down 13.6% from a […]

(NEW YORK) — CVS Health is laying off 5,000 employees as part of an effort to shed costs, the retail and pharmacy chain confirmed on Tuesday. The layoffs will primarily affect “non-customer facing positions” such as corporate roles, the company said, adding that it does not expect the move to impact brick-and-mortar stores, pharmacies and […]

Trader Joe’s (NEW YORK) — Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall of its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup that was distributed in seven states after a supplier informed the retailer it “may contain insects.” On Thursday, Trader Joe’s announced the recall online to its “valued customers,” after the supplier, Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc., first […]