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12 INVESTIGATES: Cuts coming to food stampsWWBTOne of out every eight Virginians is now on food stamps and many don't know major cuts are coming to the program. Nearly 140,000 families in greater Richmond, and thousands more nationwide, will see a noticeable reduction in their benefits starting …and more » More: continued here

Washington Post Finland celebrates homoerotic art with mustachioed stampsThe VergeFinland's postal service this week unveiled a new set of commemorative stamps featuring homoerotic artwork from Touko Laaksonen, or "Tom of Finland" — a late Finnish artist who remains an iconic figure of contemporary gay culture. His illustrations …New Finnish stamps feature homoerotic themesWashington PostCheck Out…

The latest round of Big Ten expansion rumors prompted commissioner Jim Delany to reach out to league athletics directors and relay a simple message. Nothing is happening yet. Delany e-mailed Big Ten athletics directors earlier this week and wrote that contrary to a recent radio report, the league has made no formal offers to institutions…

Outdoors briefsAshland Times Gazette (subscription)The new 2017-18 federal duck stamp is on sale now. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid from July 1 through June 30, 2018. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and collectors every year, duck stamps help raise money to … More: continued here

Demand for food stamps usually slows in summer but didn’t this year More: continued here

Two Oklahoma DHS employees charged with felonyNewsOK.comOklahoma DHS workers accused of fraudulently obtaining food stamps have been placed on administrative leave. BY NOLAN CLAY Leave a comment Two Oklahoma DHS … More: continued here