Marriages Reach a Low in China After the Pandemic Amid Population Decrease
China’s Marriage Registration Records Decline China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs released a troubling report regarding marriage registrations on Saturday. It revealed a 6.2% drop in registrations during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, and an almost 50% decrease from a decade ago. This latest report paints a rather gloomy […]
California’s population falls for the first time since the pandemic, with LA experiencing a significant outflow.
California is experiencing a notable outflow of residents for the first time since the pandemic, with over 50,000 individuals leaving the state last year, according to a recent report. The California Department of Treasury has documented a 0.14% dip in the state’s population as of January 1, translating to a loss of about 54,000 people. […]
San Francisco has not yet bounced back since the pandemic departure.
San Francisco’s Population Decline Continues A recent report indicates that San Francisco’s population hasn’t bounced back since the pandemic. It’s surprising, especially given the booming AI industry nearby. The San Francisco Chronicle noted that “the population of the San Francisco metropolitan area didn’t grow again in 2025,” as stated in findings released in March. Curiously, […]
‘Dr. Lockdown’: Ohio Democratic governor candidate’s pandemic authoritarianism returns to impact her — yet she could still succeed
Amy Acton, an internist who was at the helm of the Ohio Department of Health during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, is now running for governor as a Democrat, aiming to take over from her previous employer, Republican Governor Mike DeWine. Even with a Republican in office, it seems some critics are reluctant […]
‘Hollywood Insiders Are Not Interested in It Being Made’: Award-Winning Author and RFK Jr.’s Running Mate Producing Pandemic Film
New Pandemic Film Inspired by Recent Events Nicole Shanahan, who once ran for vice president alongside RFK Jr., is collaborating with renowned author Walter Kahn to produce a film that reflects the ongoing pandemic experience. The project, titled “The Rash,” centers around a public health professor—drawing parallels to the current NIH director. Jay Bhattacharya, a […]
Jair Bolsonaro Wins in Court: Charges of ‘Genocide’ from the Pandemic Put on Hold
Brazilian Prosecutors Halt Investigation into Bolsonaro’s Pandemic Response Brazilian prosecutors announced on Thursday that they are dropping an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faced accusations of “genocide” regarding his management of the coronavirus pandemic. This investigation was one of multiple legal challenges arising after Bolsonaro lost the 2022 presidential election to Luiz Inácio […]
Downtown Manhattan has a remarkable year following 9/11 and the pandemic.
Lower Manhattan’s Resurgence Post-Pandemic It’s been 25 years since 9/11, and five since the peak of the pandemic, yet Lower Manhattan is finding its footing once again, albeit with emerging tensions. The District has seen a rise in office leases, reaching levels not seen since 2019, according to a report from the Downtown Alliance. For […]
$1M scam involved pandemic unemployment fraud using 115 stolen identities
The Justice Department revealed on Tuesday that four individuals, including two from Venezuela, were implicated in a scheme that misappropriated $1 million through food stamp and pandemic unemployment fraud, utilizing 115 stolen identities. According to federal prosecutors, the suspects stole identities from various individuals across the country, involving even six children. They used these identities […]
Boston BLM leader Monica Cannon Grant sentenced to probation for pandemic fraud
A notable Boston community activist, who founded a nonprofit aimed at reducing violence, has managed to avoid prison time following a federal fraud case, according to an announcement from the Justice Department on Thursday. Monica Cannon Grant, aged 44, entered a guilty plea in September 2025 for 18 out of 27 charges, including wire fraud, […]
IRS has to refund certain taxpayers for penalty tax relief during the pandemic, audit reveals
The IRS has some refunds owed to taxpayers who were mistakenly left out of relief programs introduced during the pandemic, according to a recent audit by a watchdog group. Over 2,100 tax returns were amended after the auditors found these individuals were eligible for around $463,000. The findings come from a report released by the […]