NYC migrant crisis costs will crack eye-popping $5 billion on shelters, security and food
The economic damage from the migrant crisis continues. New York City data shows the city has spent more than $5 billion on immigrant services, including nearly $2 billion just on housing for the hordes of newcomers flocking to the city. The startling figures, published in the city’s online report, are: Asylum Seeker Funds Tracking SystemAccording […]
Florida woman busted carrying crack and meth in pouch labeled ‘Bag of Drugs’
What had betrayed her? A Florida woman was arrested after officers discovered her during a traffic stop and found her in possession of large amounts of crack, methamphetamine and pills in a ziplock bag labeled “bag of drugs,” police said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Lauren Riley, 41, was sitting in the passenger seat […]
Trump assassination attempt: Burning questions that could crack the case
Pittsburgh – Two weeks after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump left one person dead and two injured, and after days of congressional testimony, some big questions remain unanswered but experts say they could shed light on the incident. Among those who appeared before Congress were Kimberly Cheatle, who served as director of […]
United Airlines aims to crack down on flight attendants who abuse sick time
The Department of Labor is reviewing United Airlines’ sick leave policies after the airline introduced tougher measures to crack down on employee abuse of sick leave. “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Office has learned of a possible change to United Airlines’ leave policy,” said Jessica Luhmann, Wage and Hour Administrator […]
Sanctuary Cities Crack Down On Shelter Programs After Rolling Out Red Carpet For Illegal Migrants
Democratic mayors who initially pitched their cities as welcoming havens for undocumented immigrants have scrambled to scale back key shelter programs as they grapple with mounting costs and community backlash. New York City, Chicago and Denver, all self-described “sanctuary” jurisdictions for foreigners living in the U.S. illegally, have made policy shifts on migrant shelters in […]
The ESG proxy advisor game starts to crack
For many years, “proxy advisory” services have been provided by a duopoly of two companies, Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services, which together have a 97 percent market share, driven by blatant political bias. “Proxy advice” means recommendations to investors with large stakes in publicly traded companies, retirement funds and large asset managers about how […]
Phelps, Schmitt plead Congress to crack down on doping ahead of Olympics
Olympic star swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmidt went to Congress to urge lawmakers to crack down on doping ahead of the Olympics. The Olympians, along with Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, made their case for why and how the government could sanction the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing to enforce […]
DeSantis signs bill allowing people to kill bears, vetoes bill to crack down on slow left lane drivers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have targeted slow-moving drivers in the left lane, but signed a bill allowing people to kill black bears on their own property. The governor’s office announced Friday that the governor has signed 14 bills introduced during this year’s legislative session and vetoed three. HB 87 provides […]
NYC cops crack down on motor bikes plaguing Manhattan
They were walking down the wrong path. The New York Police Department fired its latest salvo in its war against reckless vehicles in Manhattan, seizing 39 mopeds and motorcycles, issuing dozens of citations and making one arrest, police said. The seizure comes amid an alarmingly high rate of mopeds and scooters being used in crime […]
Hallie, Widow Of Beau Biden Who Later Dated Hunter, Recounts How First Son Introduced Her To Crack Before Finding His Gun
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE – JUNE 6: Hallie Biden, daughter-in-law of U.S. President Joe Biden, departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building after testifying at Hunter Biden’s trial in Wilmington, Delaware, June 6, 2024. Hunter Biden’s trial on firearms possession charges continues today with additional witnesses. Hallie Biden is the widow of Joe Biden’s late son, Beau […]