Criminal charges urged vs. NYC staff who took own kids to Disney World on trips for homeless students:
Education advocates are urging authorities to consider federal criminal charges against six New York City employees who took their children and grandchildren to Disney World and other expensive trips for homeless students. “This appears to be a criminal use of federal funds intended for homeless students, involving forgery and fraud,” said Leonie Heimson, executive director […]
NYC Dept of Ed employees accused of using city funds to bring families on trips
The New York City Department of Education manager and five other employees reportedly took families to Disney World and other field trips using city funds intended for homeless students. of New York Post The New York City Schools Special Commissioner for Investigative Studies (SCI) first reported that the employees' actions allegedly denied underprivileged children trips […]
Trump trips on health care over abortion, ObamaCare
Former President Trump stumbled on the issue of health care during his debate with Vice President Harris, giving vague and sometimes contradictory answers about his plans for abortion and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The performance made clear that the ACA, also known as Obamacare, has been a particular sticking point for Trump, and also […]
What happens in Disney stays in Disney: NYC educrats took own kids to Magic Kingdom on trips meant for homeless students
Investigators allege six Department of Education employees used “fake permits” to take their children and grandchildren to Disney World and other city-funded trips meant for homeless students. A new report from a city schools task force said the secret perks deprived the city's most disadvantaged children of the opportunity to enjoy the Magic Kingdom. Officials […]
Dream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers | Travel
TThis autumn, the dreamy and subconscious world of Surrealism will be fully revealed. September 2024 marks 100 years since André Breton founded the movement. Not only will exhibitions be held across Europe to celebrate the anniversary, but it's also a chance to lose yourself in artists' homes and studios, from Mallorca to Sussex to Rome. […]
John Deere bribed Thai officials with trips to massage parlors
The John Deere tractor maker has agreed to pay a $10 million fine to the U.S. government for allegedly lavishing luxury trips and visits to massage parlours on Thai government officials, reaping more than $4 million in bribes from its subsidiaries. Deere & Co. reached a settlement on Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
Vet Who Served with Walz Calls His 30 Trips to China ‘Really Suspicious’
Tom Schilling, a retired Army first sergeant who served in Gov. Tim Walz's (D-Minn.) unit, said in an interview Monday that “what's most disturbing” is that the governor visited China 30 times while serving in the National Guard. Four veterans who served with Walz, including Schilling, criticized the Democratic vice presidential nominee in interviews. The […]
Rep. Jim Banks probes Tim Walz’s ‘obvious security risk’ in dozen trips to China while serving in National Guard
In a letter obtained exclusively by The Washington Post, Rep. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) is asking the Pentagon to explain why Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz posed a “clear security risk” to the United States by visiting China at least 12 times while serving in the National Guard. Banks wrote Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on […]
This common item is the top thing Americans forget to pack before trips: survey
A new survey finds that nine in 10 Americans have had a “Home Alone”-like moment when they realized they’d forgotten something important en route to their destination. While respondents haven’t forgotten their children at home, they have forgotten chargers (34%), toiletries or beauty products (32%), sunscreen (27%) and even medications (18%). This comes from a […]
Former leader of San Francisco nonprofit arrested for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds on parties, trips
Following a months-long investigation, the former executive director of a now-disbanded San Francisco nonprofit was arrested Tuesday on dozens of felony charges for allegedly misusing more than $700,000 in public funds, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced. Kayla Worthy, of Richmond, California, was charged with embezzlement of public funds, grand theft by embezzlement, filing […]