Amazon Fined For Hiding COVID-19 Cases Among Workers

Amazon was ordered to pay $500,000 by California authorities Monday as part of a settlement judgment over claims the company hid COVID-19 case numbers from its workers and health agencies. Democratic California…

November 16, 2021

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Global mall Santa shortage reported due to COVID-19, health regulations as new generation of Santas go virtual

Business News·Featured News·Good News

Santa Claus is ubiquitous year round, spreading cheer and goodwill everywhere he goes. We especially expect to see him around more during the holidays, but this year may be different. There appears…

November 16, 2021

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Phil Murphy says as winter approaches, get your COVID-19 booster shot, even if you’re not sure about your eligibility

Featured News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

With the efficacy of the COVID-19 double dose vaccines wearing down after just six months, today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy once again advised senior citizens and high-risk New Jerseyans to get…

November 16, 2021

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Aaron Rodgers emotion upon return to Packers after COVID-19 absence

Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty to Covid-19 Loan Fraud

Government News

Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Konstantino Zarkadas, a Glen Cove-based medical doctor, pleaded guilty to disaster relief fraud and wire fraud in connection with his receipt of millions…

November 13, 2021

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New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Government News

BOSTON – A New Jersey man pleaded guilty today in connection with his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Omar Thompson, 39, of Paterson, N.J., pleaded guilty to…

November 13, 2021

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Ocean County hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5-11

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is hosting vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 in the coming weeks and warning parents against the possible side effects found in children who have received…

November 12, 2021

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Pair indicted for defrauding COVID-19 benefit programs

Breaking News

Seattle – A Seattle area pair was indicted today in the Western District of Washington, for more than $1 million in fraud on COVID-19 relief programs, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Bryan…

November 10, 2021

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Mayor of Stonecrest and bookkeeper arraigned on federal charges relating to theft of COVID-19 relief funds

Breaking News

ATLANTA – Jason Lary, the Mayor of Stonecrest, Georgia, has been arraigned on federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and federal program theft. The charges relate to a scheme to allegedly steal…

November 10, 2021

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Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Breaking News

BOSTON – A Texas woman pleaded guilty today to her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently claim COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Donna Wasson, 37, of San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty to three counts…

November 9, 2021

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With the election behind him, Phil Murphy scales back COVID-19 briefings to once weekly

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – One of the advantages New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy had during the 2021 election against Jack Ciattarelli was his three times weekly COVID-19 briefings. Those briefings gave Murphy a…

November 9, 2021

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Long Lines Expected At Border, Airports As COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Ease

US and World News

Long lines are expected at land ports of entry and airports as travel restrictions ease to enter the U.S. on Monday, Forbes reported. Foreign travelers flying into the U.S. will present their…

November 8, 2021

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New Jersey’s COVID-19 numbers now greater than Florida’s where mask and vaccine mandates are banned

Featured News·Florida News·New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey has the most comprehensive set of executive orders geared toward fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s something New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy often touts during…

November 7, 2021

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Rhode Island Man Arrested for Unemployment Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Breaking News

BOSTON – A Rhode Island man was arrested today in Michigan and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain over $450,000…

November 5, 2021

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Lawrence Woman Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Breaking News

BOSTON – A Lawrence woman was sentenced today in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Raquel Pena, 40, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court…

November 5, 2021

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Maryland School System Told Students There Is A ‘Dual Pandemic’ — COVID-19 And ‘Systemic Racism’

US and World News

The most populous county in Maryland has implemented “psychoeducational lessons” that tell students there is a “dual pandemic” involving COVID-19 and “systemic racism,” according to documents obtained by Judicial Watch. Montgomery County…

November 5, 2021

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New York, USA - May 30, 2018: Yellow school bus parked on a side of the road in New York.

NYC Public Schools Plan To Give COVID-19 Shots To Elementary Students

Featured News·School and Education News·US and World News

New York City Public Schools will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to elementary students at one-day vaccine clinics at school sites starting next week, following federal approval of the vaccine for 5-to-11-year-old students, Mayor…

November 4, 2021

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Maryland man pleads guilty to fraud scheme purporting to sell COVID-19 vaccines

Government News

BALTIMORE – Odunayo “Baba” Oluwalade, age 25, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, pleaded guilty Oct. 29 to a federal wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a scheme purporting to sell COVID-19 vaccines by…

November 4, 2021

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Arkansas Man Charged in $100 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud Scheme

Government News

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Arkansas returned an indictment yesterday charging an Arkansas man who owned or managed numerous diagnostic testing laboratories with health care fraud in connection…

November 4, 2021

1 min read

Past President of Broward County Democratic Black Caucus Guilty of Defrauding Covid-19 Relief Program

Government News

Miami, Florida – Today, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before the Honorable Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, 28-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Florida resident Damara Holness pled guilty to a one-count information charging her with lying on…

November 4, 2021

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