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Holding Andrew Cuomo Accountable for COVID Scandals: A Call to Transparency

September 11, 2024

Imagine if the former governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had been held accountable for his actions from the very beginning. Would over 15,000 seniors be alive today? The answer is a resounding yes. Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, nursing home scandal, and corrupt book deal is a stark reminder that a

health

Senior Health & Wellness: A One-Stop Expo or a Missed Opportunity?

September 10, 2024

The recent Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Deerfield saw a surge of seniors eager to get their flu shots, with many also opting for the newly released COVID-19 vaccine. Walgreens, a major sponsor, brought extra doses to meet the demand, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare for this demogr

science

Is Science Becoming a Weapon? Examining the Price of Dissent in the COVID Era

September 10, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a troubling trend: the suppression of dissenting scientific voices. While scientists have always debated, the last few years have seen an alarming rise in the silencing of those who challenge the prevailing narrative. This article explores the chilling effects of

health

Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

September 10, 2024

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi

politics

Feeding Frenzy: Did COVID Relief Funds Get Swindled?

September 6, 2024

A Minnesota nonprofit, Feeding Our Future (FOF), is in hot water, accused of siphoning off a whopping $250 million in taxpayer dollars meant for hungry children during the pandemic. Over 70 people linked to the group face federal charges, with five already convicted of fraud. Allegedly, they cooked

politics

Governor Walz Subpoenaed Over COVID Fraud Scandal: What's the Real Story?

September 6, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has found himself in hot water after being subpoenaed by House Republicans over his administration's handling of a massive fraud scheme involving a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future during the pandemic. The scandal has raised serious questions about oversight and accountabilit

politics

Minnesota's $250 Million Feeding Frenzy: Did Walz Look the Other Way?

September 6, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing heat over a $250 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme that unfolded on his watch. The House Education and Workforce Committee wants answers, issuing a subpoena for documents related to the scandal. Instead of nourishing hungry children, the money funded lavish

politics

Is Tim Walz Fit for the Veepstakes? A COVID Fraud Scandal Sparks Questions

September 6, 2024

Think of the biggest pandemic-era scam. No, not the toilet paper shortage. We're talking about a massive swindle that siphoned millions of dollars meant for feeding hungry kids. That's right, in Minnesota, a charity called Feeding Our Future, allegedly cooked up a scheme so audacious it involved ov

health

To Boost or Not to Boost: Navigating the Complexities of the New COVID-19 Vaccine

August 28, 2024

The FDA has recently approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 6 months and older, once again posing a dilemma for Americans: should they get the shot immediately amidst the current outbreak, or save it for the potential winter wave? The new vaccine offers protection to all, but th

health

Unlikely Alliance: RFK Jr. and Trump Unite for National Health Agenda

August 27, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after suspending his presidential campaign, has endorsed former President Donald Trump citing three key areas of alignment - free speech, the war in Ukraine, and addressing chronic diseases affecting children. While both have expressed concerns about 'forever wars' and censors