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Couple unwittingly revealed to state wildlife agents that they were transporting the remains of a protected sea turtle Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting. A California couple learned the hard way that discussing their travel plans with strangers can have dire consequences, especially when those plans involve transporting the remains of a protected sea turtle in their carry-on luggage. More than a year ago, two officers from the California department of fish and wildlife (CDFW) were flying back to northern California from San Diego, dressed in plain clothes, and struck up a conversation with a couple seated nearby who were discussing hunting. Continue reading...

Airports want new runways that would allow them to massively increase the number of flights in and out of capital Minister ‘sets path’ to allow Gatwick to open second runway The government has signalled its backing for expansion at UK airports. But what are the next steps for the two biggest, London’s Gatwick and Heathrow? Continue reading...

Snap helps more than 42 million people, and is considered the country’s most effective tool to fight hunger During a recent grocery store visit, Audrey Gwenyth spent $159.01 on items such as eggs, Greek yogurt, edamame snaps, bagels, chia seeds, brownie mix, oatmeal, milk, cilantro rice and pork sausage. The entire bill was paid via her electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, card, which is how recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), pay for groceries at participating stores, farmers markets and restaurants. “Because I’m a single mom and I don’t receive child support, I don’t have a lot of help in the world,” said Gwenyth, a mother of two toddlers, whose food budget is around $100 per week. She shares many of her EBT purchases on social media to help others make the most of their benefits. “I could not pay for food if it wasn’t for EBT. It’s been a lifesaver.” Continue reading...

Transport secretary backs £2.2bn airport plan but final decision delayed to October What are the next steps for expansion at London Gatwick and Heathrow? Business live – latest updates Gatwick has been given a qualified green light to operate a second runway after the government “set out a path to expansion” for London’s second biggest airport. The deadline for the government to make a final decision has been extended to late October, but the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, has issued a “minded to approve” letter to Gatwick for the £2.2bn expansion scheme. The project could allow more than 100,000 extra flights a year at the West Sussex airport. Continue reading...