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White House looking into air travel bans for the unvaccinated

Days after Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would support unvaccinated Americans from flying on airplanes, the White House says it is exploring that option, adding, “We haven’t taken any options off the…

September 17, 2021

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Former Union County Postal Employee Admits Conspiring to Commit Bank Fraud and Fraudulently Attempting to Obtain SBA Loans

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NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, woman today admitted stealing checkbooks and credit cards from the mail while employed as a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) clerk and filing fraudulent applications…

September 16, 2021

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Texas Wedding Planner Sentenced in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Breaking News

A Texas man was sentenced today in the Eastern District of Texas to 31 months in prison and three years of supervised release for perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than…

September 16, 2021

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Baker City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds

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PORTLAND, Ore.—A Baker City, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for fraudulently converting to his own personal use federal money intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

September 16, 2021

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Over 200,000 Illegal Migrants Encountered At The Southern Border For The Second Month In A Row

US and World News

Monthly border encounters with migrants attempting to illegally enter the U.S. decreased slightly in August for the first time since President Joe Biden took office but remain near record highs, according to…

September 16, 2021

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Facebook Will Fund Fact-Checkers Fighting ‘Climate Misinformation’

Tech and Gaming·US and World News

Facebook announced a grant program Thursday to fund fact-checking groups combating the spread of “climate misinformation.” The program is designed to provide Facebook users with accurate and reliable information on topics related…

September 16, 2021

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Retail Sales Surprisingly Increased Last Month After Plummeting In July

Business News·US and World News

Retail sales unexpectedly increased last month despite continued challenges facing the economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Sales ticked up 0.7% in August relative to July and totaled $618.7 billion,…

September 16, 2021

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Judge Ruling Prevents Texas Governor From Closing Planned Entry Points Along Southern Border

US and World News

A ruling from a federal judge on Thursday led Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to abandon his plan to close six entry points on the southern border amid a surge of migrants, the…

September 16, 2021

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Man reported by Murphy as “newly reported COVID-19 death” died in November of 2020

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is once again digging into the archives to produce his daily COVID-19 death announcements. On Wednesday, when reading off names he described as “Newly…

September 16, 2021

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E-Commerce Prices Have Skyrocketed Because Of Inflation: REPORT

US and World News

Online shopping prices have rapidly increased since the start of the pandemic as consumers rely more on e-commerce, according to an industry report. While e-commerce prices trended downward between 2015-2019 as online…

September 16, 2021

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Here Are Some Of The Companies And Business Groups Pushing Back Against Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

Business News·US and World News

Employers and business organizations are voicing their opposition to the vaccine mandate announced last week by President Joe Biden. Biden ordered the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to requite companies with…

September 16, 2021

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Essex County Man Admits Conspiring to Steal Mail and Commit Bank Fraud

Breaking News

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to steal check books and credit cards from the mail, deposit fraudulent checks, including pandemic relief…

September 16, 2021

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Middlesex County Man Charged with $1.3 Million in Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme

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NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested today on charges related to his role in fraudulently obtaining $1.3 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic…

September 16, 2021

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Four Defendants Charged in $2.2M Unemployment Fraud Case

Breaking News

DETROIT – Four defendants have been charged via criminal complaint for their roles in a large-scale Unemployment Insurance benefit fraud scheme, announced Acting United States Attorney Saima S. Mohsin. Joining in the…

September 16, 2021

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‘We Suffered And Continue To Suffer’: Simone Biles Fights Back Tears While Testifying At Hearing On Larry Nassar Investigation

Local Sports News·US and World News

Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles fought back tears as she testified before the Senate on the FBI’s investigation into former Michigan State and Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. “I blame Larry…

September 16, 2021

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Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star sentenced for PPP fraud and for operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme

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ATLANTA – Maurice Fayne, who starred in Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for conspiracy and wire fraud related to a Ponzi…

September 15, 2021

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18 Gorillas With Bad Coughs, Runny Noses Test Positive For COVID-19 At Atlanta Zoo

Georgia News·Pets and Animals·US and World News

A group of 18 gorillas at an Atlanta zoo have tested positive for COVID-19 since the initial reports Friday, the Associated Press reported. Zoo Atlanta first announced COVID-19 cases among its western…

September 15, 2021

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Murphy steaming forward on small business tax hike while sitting on $2.2 billion in ARP cash

Business News·New Jersey News

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is sitting on $2.2 billion dollars in American Rescue Plan funding that could be used to replenish the state’s dwindling unemployment insurance fund, but so far he’s…

September 15, 2021

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Small Business Owners Are Pessimistic About Economic Recovery, Poll Shows

Business News·US and World News

Small business owners are hesitant to make additional investments due to pessimism regarding the ongoing U.S. economic recovery. Just 29% of small business owners plan to increase investment, a decrease from 35%…

September 15, 2021

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Marijuana Use Soaring Among College Students While Alcohol Use Drops, Study Finds

School and Education News·US and World News

Marijuana use among college students has surged while alcohol use dropped, according to a recent National Institute of Health and National Institute of Drug Abuse study. The “Monitoring the Future” study found…

September 15, 2021

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