Florida Man Loses Citizenship Following Uncovering of $3.8 Million COVID Fraud Scheme
Citizenship Revoked Due to COVID-19 Fraud A man originally from Haiti has lost his citizenship following the unveiling of a significant COVID-19 fraud that totaled $3.8 million, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. Joff Sten Roy Philosaint, 25, who resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. He faced indictment in 2022 […]
Goldman Sachs believes an Iran war is not expected to cause a supply crisis similar to COVID.
Impact of Middle East Conflict on Global Oil Demand Mike Somers, the president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, discussed on *Morning with Maria* how wars in the Middle East are influencing global oil demand. With oil and gas prices climbing, the global economy is undergoing an energy price shock. However, a recent analysis […]
Study finds vitamin D may lower the risk of long COVID
According to a new study, vitamin D supplements might give researchers insights into persistent symptoms from COVID-19 that linger after initial infection. Scientists at Massachusetts General Brigham looked into whether high doses of vitamin D could influence COVID-19 outcomes, including the potential risk of developing long-lasting symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and brain fog. The findings […]
Many Americans might be entitled to a tax refund due to COVID. Here’s how to claim it.
Updated March 13, 2026, 8:28 a.m. ET While many Americans might prefer to leave the COVID-19 pandemic in the past, tax accountants suggest it might be worthwhile to revisit that time. Why? You could be eligible for a tax refund from the IRS. When a federally declared disaster happens, certain tax laws take effect. According […]
Coast Guard members restored with back pay following COVID vaccine requirement
Coast Guard Members Reinstated After Vaccine Mandate Dismissal The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared on Monday that 56 U.S. Coast Guard personnel, who were let go because of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate under the Biden administration, will be reinstated. However, they won’t receive back pay. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described this outcome as […]
Authorities Caution That Almost $1 Billion in Unused COVID Benefits May Be Vulnerable to Fraud
A government watchdog has flagged nearly $1 billion in unemployment benefits from the pandemic that may fall prey to fraud. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General highlighted issues with prepaid debit card benefits and the state’s Office of Unclaimed Property, as reported by a recent article. The Inspector General, Anthony P. D’Esposito, […]
Jury dismisses Dr. Joyner’s case against Mayo Clinic related to COVID backlash.
Jury Rules Against Anesthesiologist in Mayo Clinic Retaliation Case A jury recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anesthesiologist who claimed that the Mayo Clinic retaliated against him after he publicly criticized the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The verdict, delivered in Olmsted County District Court, concluded a nine-day trial and more than two […]
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 […]