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Stock Market Nosedives After Reports Of New COVID-19 Variant

The stock market plummeted Friday following reports that a new, more contagious variant is rapidly spreading in South Africa and parts of Europe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), an index measuring…

November 26, 2021

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Shepherd restaurant owner admits theft in COVID-19 relief loan program

Government News

BILLINGS – A Shepherd man who owns the Feedlot Steakhouse in Shepherd admitted to allegations today that he received approximately $75,000 in a COVID-19 relief loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA)…

November 24, 2021

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Stoughton Man Indicted on Bank and Wire Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Government News

BOSTON – A Stoughton man was indicted yesterday in connection with his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related small business loans from several financial institutions. Patrick Joseph, 39, was…

November 24, 2021

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New Jersey surpasses 50,000 ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among the fully vaccinated

Andrew Cuomo Personally Edited Report That Undercounted COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths And Downplayed Impact Of His March 25 Directive

Health and Wellness·New York News·US and World News

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo personally edited a July 2020 Department of Health report that undercounted nursing home COVID deaths by thousands, the New York State Assembly said in a report…

November 22, 2021

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Los Angeles-area man sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain $1.8 million in COVID-relief funds

Government News

LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain approximately $1.8 million in COVID-19 relief guaranteed by the Small…

November 20, 2021

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Seattle Doctor Found Guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining Millions of Dollars from COVID-19 Relief Programs

Breaking News

A federal jury convicted a Seattle doctor yesterday of fraudulently seeking over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) COVID-19 relief funds. According to court documents…

November 20, 2021

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European Country Mandates National COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

US and World News

Austria is imposing a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate beginning Feb. 1. The government has not clarified at what age the mandate will begin to apply or what constitutes being “fully vaccinated.” Those…

November 19, 2021

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FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster for all adults over 18-years-old

In the News

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines authorizing use of a single booster dose for all individuals 18…

November 19, 2021

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Eden Prairie Man Charged with Covid Relief Fraud, Money Laundering

Breaking News

MINNEAPOLIS – An Eden Prairie man has been arrested and charged for fraudulently applying for more than $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief funds, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. According to…

November 18, 2021

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Former Miami-Dade County Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Breaking News

Miami, Florida – Today, 58-year-old Miami-Dade County resident Willie Curry was sentenced to six months in federal prison by Senior United States District Judge James Lawrence King after having pled guilty to…

November 18, 2021

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South Florida Tax Preparer Sentenced in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Breaking News

Miami, Florida – A South Florida tax preparer was sentenced today to 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for carrying out a scheme to fraudulently obtain over…

November 18, 2021

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Stoughton Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Government News

BOSTON – A Stoughton man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related small business loans from several financial institutions. Yves Montima, 53, pleaded guilty to one count…

November 18, 2021

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Tax Preparer Sentenced in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Government News

A South Florida tax preparer was sentenced today to two years in prison for perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain over 100 COVID-19 relief loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According…

November 17, 2021

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Leicester Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment and Loan Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Government News

BOSTON – A Leicester man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Worcester in connection with his involvement in loan and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) fraud schemes. William, Cordor, 26, pleaded guilty…

November 17, 2021

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San Fernando Valley Family Members Sentenced to Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Tens of Millions of Dollars in COVID Relief

Breaking News

LOS ANGELES – Three members of a San Fernando Valley family have been sentenced – two of them in absentia after they fled justice following their convictions at trial – to…

November 16, 2021

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Seven Members of Los Angeles-Based Fraud Ring Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Relief Scheme

Breaking News

Seven members of a Los Angeles-based fraud ring were sentenced for a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $20 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) COVID-19…

November 16, 2021

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Amazon Fined For Hiding COVID-19 Cases Among Workers

US and World News

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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