Georgia House representative Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud
Georgia Congressman Resigns Amid Fraud Allegations The second Georgia congressman accused of making false claims to receive federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic has announced his retirement. Karen Bennett, from Stone Mountain, roughly 32 miles from Atlanta, is facing charges for allegedly making a false statement regarding her eligibility for benefits. As of Monday, $13,940 […]
Georgia House representative Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud
Georgia Congressman Announces Retirement Amid Fraud Charges A second congressman from Georgia has decided to retire as he faces accusations of fabricating claims to obtain federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett, hailing from Stone Mountain, about 32 miles from Atlanta, is reportedly at the center of this legal issue. Allegedly, she made false […]
Former Georgia state Democratic official charged with wrongfully acquiring nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits
A former Democratic lawmaker from Georgia has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly lying to obtain around $14,000 in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett, who served for twelve years in the Georgia House representing the 94th District, stepped down on December 30—just days before the indictment related to a fraud scheme. The […]
Silver reaches $65 for the first time; gold increases as U.S. unemployment rate goes up
Silver and Gold Prices Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty On Wednesday, silver prices skyrocketed, reaching a record high of over $65 an ounce, with gold also climbing following disappointing U.S. jobs data that pointed to a sluggish labor market. This has led to increased expectations for interest rate cuts next year. Physical silver surged by 3.3%, […]
November unemployment rate rises to 4.6% as the job market reveals signs of decline
Job Market Update for November In November, the unemployment rate climbed more than analysts had anticipated, while previous job figures were adjusted downwards, shedding light on some concerns within the labor market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers added 64,000 jobs in November, surpassing expectations by about 50,000—suggesting that hiring remains robust. […]
Audit shows California unemployment wasted $4.6M on cell phones and other devices.
California’s Unemployment Agency Wastes Millions on Unused Phones A recent report has revealed that the California Employment Development Department (EDD) has wasted a significant amount of money—over $4.6 million—on unused cell phone plans. This situation has been highlighted by the California State Auditor. Specifically, the agency spent this money on more than 6,200 mobile devices […]
College graduates face reduced job-market advantage as the unemployment difference with high school graduates reaches a record low.
Market Insights on Job Trends for Young Graduates Alan Guarino, a Vice Chairman at Korn Ferry, discussed on Morning with Maria that, despite some weak payroll figures and worries about a potential government shutdown, the U.S. job market still shows promise for long-term growth. Interestingly, a recent report highlights that the gap in unemployment between […]
Canada’s addition of 67,000 jobs and decrease in unemployment strengthen the argument for the BoC to maintain interest rates
Canada’s October Job Market Surprises Economists Statistics Canada reported on Friday that in October, Canada’s labor market added 66,600 jobs, while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.9%. This comes as a surprise, exceeding expectations for the second month in a row. Analysts had predicted a loss of about 20,000 jobs, anticipating an increase in the […]
Michael Rapaport criticizes ‘Zohran the moron,’ calls on New Yorkers to push Mamdani ‘back to the unemployment line’
Michael Rapaport’s Shift: From Trump Critic to Political Activism Actor and podcaster Michael Rapaport has had quite a journey since March 2020. Back then, he referred to President Donald Trump as “the worst possible mother in power,” called Melania Trump a “stupid animal,” and even took jabs at Barron Trump. Now, Rapaport, a Jewish liberal […]
Powell: Fed faces ‘no safe route’ as unemployment and inflation increase
Fed Chairman Powell Highlights Economic Challenges Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the U.S. economy, stating that serious threats loom regardless of the central bank’s strategy for reducing interest rates. During his address, Powell pointed out the difficult balancing act the Fed faces as it navigates a weakening […]