Trump Administration Examines $88M in Pandemic Loans to Planned Parenthood
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is looking into whether affiliates of Planned Parenthood improperly received $88 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During the peak of the pandemic, Planned Parenthood affiliates received $88 million in taxpayer funding for on-demand abortion services, and the Biden administration made sure that almost all […]
Georgia Democrat Karen Bennett admits to wrongdoing for falsely obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits.
A former congressperson from Georgia entered a guilty plea on Wednesday for falsely claiming federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett admitted to one count of providing misleading information to collect $13,940, with the expectation of this plea following the dropping of charges on January 5. Bennett resigned from her position in the House […]
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 […]
Heiress found out about affair through a phone call at Martha’s Vineyard during the pandemic
Martha’s Vineyard Quarantine Marks End of Heiress’s Marriage When Belle Burden, a New York heiress, and her then-husband Henry Davis chose to isolate their family in their Martha’s Vineyard home at the start of the pandemic, they couldn’t foresee it would lead to the dissolution of their marriage. Belle, granddaughter of a well-known magazine editor, […]
Jim Gaffigan launches bourbon-themed comedy special following pandemic fixation
Jim Gaffigan’s Latest Comedy Venture: A Bourbon Obsession Jim Gaffigan is channeling a newfound passion into his comedy specials. The 59-year-old comedian’s latest performance, “Live from Old Forester: The Bourbon Set,” showcases 40 minutes of material centered around whiskey culture, exploring his fascination with bourbon that blossomed during the pandemic. While discussing his experiences, Gaffigan […]
University of Minnesota faces criticism for initiative aimed at addressing the ‘Whiteness Pandemic’
The Trump administration has made significant strides over the past year in eliminating what it views as racist diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from government and educational institutions nationwide. Still, left-leaning identity politics continue to linger in various publicly funded organizations. A parent advocacy group, “Defending Education,” recently drew attention to the University of […]
More than 1.1 million job cuts expected this year – the largest since the 2020 pandemic.
Employers in the U.S. have reported over 1.1 million layoffs this year, marking the highest number since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a Thursday report from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. In November, there were 71,321 job cuts, a decrease from the 153,000 reported in October. The firm noted […]
Car lovers in Detroit support local coffee shop through the COVID pandemic
Car Enthusiasts Create Community in Detroit When car lovers in Detroit come together, it’s more than just showcasing impressive vehicles—it resonates throughout the community. In August, various events like Drift Indy, M1 Concourse, and the Woodward Dream Cruise attracted enthusiasts who shared their thoughts on the challenges of building connections in an age where technology […]
University of Minnesota Provides Resources for ‘Antiracist’ Parenting in Relation to ‘Whiteness Pandemic’
University of Minnesota Tackles “Whiteness Pandemic” The University of Minnesota is promoting resources related to what they term the “Whiteness Pandemic” as a means to “re-educate” caregivers and guide their children. On the website of the school’s Institute for Child Development and Culture and the Institute for Family Life, they present information about this concept, […]
University of Minnesota site labels ‘whiteness’ a pandemic and provides resources for ‘antiracist parenting’
University of Minnesota’s Controversial Webpage on “White Pandemic” The Institute for Culture and Families at a prominent university in Minnesota features a webpage warning of a “white pandemic” and offers resources aimed at addressing this issue. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, states, “If you were born and raised in the United States, you grew […]