Oversight agency identifies over $900 million in unspent COVID relief funds, calls for prompt refund to taxpayers
Unused COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Raise Fraud Concerns WASHINGTON – Almost $1 billion in unemployment benefits linked to COVID-19 remains unclaimed, raising alarm about potential fraud, according to a warning from the Labor Department’s internal watchdog. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealed that around $720 million in unemployment funds is currently stored on prepaid debit […]
Long COVID could cause brain changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s, research finds.
The aftermath of the novel coronavirus is likely to persist for a long time. It is estimated that over 20 million Americans are grappling with a debilitating condition that follows infection, often referred to as long COVID. Symptoms can include intense fatigue, breathing difficulties, chest pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, and muscle aches. Recently, new research […]
Pakistani Man Charged with Scamming U.S. out of $315M in COVID Fraud, Taken into Custody in Serbia
A Pakistani Man Arrested in Serbia Over US Fraud Allegations A Pakistani man, suspected of defrauding the U.S. government out of nearly $290 million, has been apprehended in Serbia. Anosh Ahmed arrived in the United States at the age of 13 after his family was granted refugee status. He’s facing accusations of orchestrating a fraudulent […]
Hazmat and SWAT teams conduct a raid on a Las Vegas home connected to a COVID and Ebola lab.
Concerns Over Biolabs in California Authorities recently unearthed alarming activities tied to Chinese operatives who were involved in extortion and espionage from unauthorized U.S. police departments. But that’s not even the most disturbing part. In Reedley, California, officials discovered a biolab housing dangerous pathogens, including Ebola. It seems that China’s clandestine labs are not one-of-a-kind. […]
This widely used medication may stop long Covid, research finds
Common Medications for Common Ailments Many people suffer from lingering COVID-19 symptoms, such as fatigue, brain fog, chronic cough, and chest pain, for more than three months. In fact, about 25% of those infected experience these long-term issues. Recent research indicates that a commonly used diabetes medication can significantly lower the risk of developing these […]
Georgia Democratic Representative Accused of Deceiving to Get COVID Unemployment Assistance
Georgia Lawmaker Charged with Unemployment Fraud A Georgia Democratic lawmaker faces charges for allegedly lying to secure unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, as per a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Representative Dexter L. Sharper reportedly claimed he had only one employer while seeking unemployment assistance from April […]
US population growth reaches its lowest rate since the COVID pandemic due to a decline in migration.
U.S. Population Growth Slows The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that the country’s population growth rate is experiencing its slowest increase since the pandemic, largely due to a drop in immigration. In 2023, there was a temporary post-pandemic growth rate of 0.8%, which rose to 1.0% in 2024. However, this rate is expected to decline […]
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 […]