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The Court Just Restored Benefits? Great. I'm Only Buying Cans

The court ordered the November SNAP benefits released today. The second the money hit my card, I was at the store. Did I buy fresh vegetables? No. I bought 30 cans of tuna, 20 cans of beans, and two massive bags of rice. Why? Because I don't trust the system anymore. This shutdown taught me one thing: they can turn off the tap whenever they want. I'm not worried about a "balanced diet." I'm worried about having something in my pantry when they shut it down again next month, or in January. Politicians accuse us of "abusing" the system. No, we're adapting to the chaos they created. #SNAPPrepper #Hoarding #NewNormal

If You Can Work, You Should

I know this Medicaid work requirement thing is controversial, but honestly… I kinda agree with it. 🤷‍♂️ My wife and I both work — she does night shifts at Walmart, I do warehouse hours. We don’t qualify for Medicaid, even though we barely scrape by some months. Then I see people around me who are fully capable of working, not doing much, and still getting full healthcare. That doesn’t sit right with me. Now, I’m not saying everyone should be forced to work when they’re sick or caring for family. But if you can contribute — even part-time — I think it’s fair. The system’s falling apart because too many people take more than they give. Healthcare shouldn’t be free for those who won’t lift a finger. #WorkOrLoseCare

My Story From the Inside

I don’t usually talk about this, but since everyone’s sharing their experiences, here’s mine. A few years ago, I worked at a small neighborhood grocery store. Nothing fancy — just a place where everyone knew everyone. What I started noticing, though, didn’t sit right with me. There was a man who came in almost every week, always with a brand-new pair of sneakers or the latest phone. He’d buy energy drinks, name-brand snacks, and cigarettes — all with cash. But the moment he grabbed food items, out came the EBT card. One day, after chatting a bit too casually, he told one of my coworkers: “I keep my income low on paper so I don’t lose my benefits. Why would I work more if the government pays better?” I’m not judging poverty — I’ve been broke, I’ve depended on assistance, and I know what it’s like to count every dollar. But this felt different. Not survival. Just manipulation. And what bothered me wasn’t him alone — it was watching the elderly woman behind him buy two cans of soup with quarters because she didn’t qualify for anything. It felt unfair in a way that’s hard to put into words. I don’t think programs like SNAP are the problem. They’re essential. They save lives. But loopholes? They eat away at trust. They make people who genuinely need help feel judged. And they make workers like me feel stuck in the middle of something no one wants to talk about. Just sharing what I saw — not to shame anyone, but because these small moments shape how communities feel about the system. #WelfareLoophole

the lack of empathy and sympathy and emotional support for dieing covid 19 pandemic people is a horrible experience to have to live through when someone can't handle the cure it's so tragic to your soul

Sounds like most of the comments are angry. You wanted the people who depend on snap and other benefits to suffer longer for your agenda? Im thinking no ones agenda is helping the people. All I see is anger and irrational behaviors everywhere. Adults acting like children throwing temper tantrums when they don't get their way. Im standing here watching Democrats, socialists and Republicans all being whiny brats. The people need to eat and pay bills. They need their paychecks. All you people out there mad as Hell. But are you the ones not receiving a pay check? I can't imagine what those families are feeling. The panic and worry. But the politicians are sitting back with a full belly and no problems with Healthcare. Yelling Democrat Republican is getting us no where. We need Bipartisanship. We need a government that communicates together to make things run efficiently.

How Serial Killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver Was Brought Down By The Same App He Used To Hunt For Victims

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver lived a double life — a calm, well-dressed young man from Orange, New Jersey, working security jobs while secretly hunting women online. Between August and November of 2016, he used dating and social apps like Tagged to lure victims, murdering three women and attempting to kill a fourth. His victims included 19-year-old Robin West, 33-year-old Joanne Brown, and 20-year-old college student Sarah Butler, whose tragic death finally exposed his crimes. Sarah met him through Tagged and was found strangled and raped beneath a pile of sticks. Her family refused to let her death go unanswered. Using Sarah’s own account, her sister created a fake profile on Tagged and teamed up with police to set a trap. When Wheeler-Weaver arrived expecting another victim, undercover officers were waiting. Investigators later found chilling online searches and phone records linking him to all three murders. In 2021, after facing the victims’ families in court, he was sentenced to 160 years in prison — ending the reign of the so-called Tagged Killer. #TrueCrime #JusticeForSarah #TaggedKiller #ChaunceyDatGuy

The Federal Employee Next to Me is Furloughed. I Just Got Fired.

I do IT support on a military base. The "government civilian" (a GS-12) who sits next to me is furloughed. He's at home on his "paid vacation." Me? I'm a "contractor." My company sent me an email yesterday saying that because the government contract is "paused," I am "terminated, effective immediately." When the shutdown ends, that GS-12 will come back and get a fat check for all his missed pay. I will get nothing, and I will be unemployed. My company will probably lose the contract, and they won't need me. We do the same job, but the policy creates a two-tiered world: the protected "insiders" and the disposable "help." #Contractor #NoBackPay #TwoTierSystem

Let's Talk About The Noise. I just finished counting the characters in that whole celebrity piece—the one about 50 Cent, Marlon Wayans, and the Diddy beef. And honestly, it confirmed what I already suspected about online news. The full article clocked in at a whopping 3,786 characters. That's a lot of scrolling! But here’s the kicker: when I focus on the actual facts—the core quotes, the beef, the connection to the 2Pac story—I realized the real, useful content for me is only about 1,620 characters long. Think about that difference. That means over half of the article (more than 2,000 characters) was pure filler: image URLs, social media links, plugs for the publisher's shop, and related stories that are technically separate news items. If you’re like me, you’re reading NewsBreak to get the information, not to wade through clutter. My brain doesn't have 3,786 character-worth of attention span for one celebrity feud, especially when I know the meat of the story is much smaller. So, next time you see a long article, just remember: you have the power to skim. Focus on extracting that 1,620 characters of gold and leave the rest of the digital noise behind. We're here for the news, not the excess!

So, what happened to everyone loving each other and helping each other when times are tough? my home has been a rehab center, a homeless shelter and a half way house. My home has never been a selfish home. I have clothes for people who need and I will feed a hungry person. If you need a shower I have one of those too. Be kind to one another. Today I see so much greed and hate and I didn't grow up like that. Our government sends money to help other countries in times of need. That is great. Our government needs to take care of their people first then help where we can help. I don't know of any countries that help us or would if we needed it. Don't be selfish. I believe in helping when help is needed.🙏