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The Whole Paycheck Tracker: Bringing SNAP Recipients Into The Digital Fold

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In early 2017 the USDA pushed out a pilot program that allowed SNAP enrollees to buy groceries online with their card in seven states and with seven grocery partners: Amazon, FreshDirect, Safeway, Dash’s Market, Hy-Vee, ShopRite and Hart’s Local Grocers. This last round of piloting is set to take another two years.

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The Whole Paycheck Tracker: Walmart vs. Amazon

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There is a possibly apocryphal story of Amazon’s early days (around 2001) where Founder Jeff Bezos was invited to Bentonville, Arkansas to discuss the possibility of Walmart purchasing his still young – and, at this point, struggling – online bookstore. Customers will also be able to use the service online at Walmart.com.

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The AI Industry Series: Top Healthcare AI Trends To Watch

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Big pharma’s AI re-branding . Big pharma’s AI re-branding. But in the US, government agencies like the National Institute of Health (NIH) are promoting AI research. Around 38,000 medical institutions reportedly had WeChat accounts last year, of which 60% allowed users to register for appointments online.