Governor JB Pritzker claims a second Trump term would be ‘somewhat worse’ than COVID.
Pritzker Compares Current Political Climate to Pandemic During a podcast on Tuesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker suggested that the current political situation might be “slightly worse” than the coronavirus pandemic, despite the significant loss of life attributed to the virus. Speaking with podcast host Jennifer Welch, Pritzker reflected on daily challenges many face today. He […]
Bill Maher acknowledges that critics of COVID lockdowns were correct about school closures.
Bill Maher Critiques COVID-19 Responses Late-night host Bill Maher expressed that those against extended COVID-19 lockdowns were justified in claiming that prolonged school closures would ultimately harm children more. He also asserted that the theory regarding the virus leaking from a lab in Wuhan is “not a conspiracy theory.” During an episode of “Real Time” […]
Navy expresses regret to staff ‘wrongly dismissed’ due to COVID vaccine requirement
Navy Issues Apology to Unjustly Discharged Service Members On Friday, the Department of the Navy issued a letter of apology to former service members who were “unjustly discharged” due to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate implemented during the Biden administration. Vice Secretary of the Navy Hung Kao emphasized the Navy’s commitment to “addressing past mistakes” and […]
Katy Perry’s Canadian partner insists he never pressured anyone to receive the COVID vaccine.
Trudeau’s Vaccination Claims Resurface Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently stated in a video that went viral on social media that the government did not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for Canadians. During a forum at the University of Ottawa on April 24, 2023, while speaking alongside German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Trudeau mentioned that the government […]
Twin Cities eateries draw parallels between experiences during ICE raids and the COVID pandemic.
Impact of ICE Raids on Twin Cities Restaurants Restaurant owners in the Twin Cities are expressing concerns that recent ICE raids for immigration enforcement are negatively affecting their operations. The Minnesota Star Tribune spoke with various restaurant owners about the repercussions of immigration policies under President Trump. His administration’s focus on mass deportations has made […]
Immigrant ‘trans’ con artist caught: Man impersonating a woman faces deportation after taking almost $1M in COVID funds
El Salvador Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud A man from El Salvador is facing deportation after pleading guilty to participating in nearly $1 million worth of COVID-19-related fraud. On Tuesday, the individual, who identifies as a woman and prefers the name Ruby Corrado, was sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by two years of […]
Georgia Democrat resigns amid federal fraud allegations, reportedly took $14K in COVID relief deception.
Georgia House Democrats Resign Amid Fraud Charges Several Democratic members of Georgia’s House of Representatives have stepped down as they confront federal accusations related to allegedly fraudulent claims for coronavirus relief funds. On Monday, federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former state representative Karen Bennett, alleging that she falsely claimed nearly $14,000 in pandemic assistance. […]
Former Georgia state Democratic official charged with wrongfully acquiring nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits
A former Democratic lawmaker from Georgia has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly lying to obtain around $14,000 in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett, who served for twelve years in the Georgia House representing the 94th District, stepped down on December 30—just days before the indictment related to a fraud scheme. The […]
Former Democratic politician charged with reportedly misusing COVID relief funds
A former Democratic lawmaker from Georgia has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently securing almost $14,000 in unemployment benefits meant for the pandemic. This situation reportedly arose after Karen Bennett, who represented District 94 in the state House, notified Governor Brian Kemp on December 30 that she would be “retiring” effective January 1, […]
Dear Abby: My husband ignored my MS and put me at risk for COVID
Dear Abby Two years ago, my husband learned that his adult child’s partner tested positive for COVID-19 just two days before we were supposed to meet. He chose not to tell me. At that time, neither of us had contracted the virus, and we were being very careful about it. I have multiple sclerosis, which […]