Suzanne Blake
Reporter, Consumer & Social Trends
Suzanne Blake is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is reporting on consumer and social trends, spanning from retail to restaurants and beyond. She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and joined Newsweek in 2023. You can get in touch with Suzanne by emailing s.blake@newsweek.com.
Languages: English
California SNAP benefits unused by millions
SNAP, otherwise known as CalFresh in the state, supplies monthly funds for low-income residents to buy food with an EBT card.
Payments of $1,312 being sent to some Americans in 2 days
Residents receive checks courtesy of the Permanent Fund Dividend, which gives money to Alaskans based on the state mining income.
Map shows states where 1 million people were removed from health care plan
At least 19.6 million Medicaid enrollees were taken off their plans, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation report.
Caitlin Clark's salary is lower than some NBA mascots
Women's basketball's star player is earning less than even the mascots of men's basketball's most popular teams.
New York removes 1.4 million people from health care plan
According to a Kaiser Family Foundation report, 1.4 million New Yorkers were taken off Medicaid coverage.
Florida removes 1.4 million people from health care plan
In the state, only 2.8 million enrollees were re-approved for the government health coverage, according to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
California removes 336,000 children from health care plan
In California, 1.6 million residents had their Medicaid policies ended, while 6.1 million continued their coverage after the unwinding period.
Student aid expert sounds alarm on 2024 college enrollment
Ellie Bruecker, the interim director of research at The Institute for College Access and Success, said there will likely be a decline in enrollment.
Employers admit they're breaking the law when hiring people
60 percent of hiring managers ask about a candidate's identity, and 56 percent illegally want to know pregnancy or marital status.
Texas removes 1.3 million children from health care plan
Texas kicked off 2.1 million Medicaid enrollees and kept on 1.9 million.
New 2025 Social Security COLA estimate released
The new prediction for 2025 is set at 3 percent due to higher-than-expected inflation numbers.
Social Security COLA may get an upgrade
Under the bill, seniors would see the COLA adjusted based on the consumer price index for elderly consumers (CPI-E).
Judge forces families to pay money on tax credit
Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes hoped to get the rebate, which was worth up to $750, exempt under the Internal Revenue Service's rules,
New York kept Social Security from some kids, new documents reveal
Mayor Eric Adams implemented a policy calling for all federal benefits for foster kids to go into a personal savings account.
Woman shocked she owes $130,000 after student loan cancellation notice
Shun Perkins, 40, from Houston, originally applied for loan forgiveness under Joe Biden's approved options for federal borrowers.
California workers could get compensation easier under new plan
State Senator Dave Cortese's Bill 1299 would shift the burden of proof in heat illness claims more towards the employer.
Texas may reverse plan to give people $9,000
Under the Uplift Harris pilot program, families would receive $500 for 18 months, amounting to $9,000 over the program's duration.
One state's considering giving people $9,000
The $100 million pilot program was proposed by lawmakers who would like to give up to 10,000 a monthly check of $500.
Women are working longer hours from home than men
When working from home full time, 48 percent of women said they were working longer hours compared to just 43 percent of men.
Map shows 12 states with youngest homebuyers
North Dakota took first place, with 4.9 percent of its population being homeowners between the ages of 15 and 34.
Texas seniors suddenly lose Medicare benefits
Texas Health and Human Services confirmed that 350 seniors had been removed from the state's Medicare Savings Program.
Gen Z expects to retire early
In a new report from Northwestern Mutual, Gen Z had a surprisingly young average expected age for retirement: 60.
Medicare Advantage cuts pressure nursing homes
Beginning in 2025, cuts to the Medicare Advantage plans could result in higher costs for some nursing homes.
Solar eclipse could lead to car crashes, experts warn
"We do recommend that those who can avoid driving during the eclipse do so," transportation risk control leader Chris Hayes told Newsweek.
Warning issued to thousands of US teenage boys
Of the victims, most are between the ages of 14 and 17, according to nonprofit Thorn.
National Burrito Day: Where to get free food
Now a staple across restaurant menus nationwide, many chains are getting behind the holiday and offering their own special deals and freebies.
Mass layoffs hit three states
In three separate WARN notices, ShipMonk, Aludyne and Student Transportation of America said they were letting hundreds of employees go.
Demand for weight-loss drugs spikes despite horror stories
Side effects including nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and other stomach issues can't stop prices skyrocketing.
Social Security scam costs woman $500,000
Lori English, who lives in Licking County, lost a half million dollars after she received a phone call from a scammer.
Medicare recipients lose thousands to "phantom billing"
Phantom billing occurs when fraudulent charges are filed to Medicare without the recipient's knowledge.
