A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a big payment for a federal contract. But there was a mistake. They were ...
The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...
The upcoming presidential election in Guinea-Bissau is heating up, with incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo facing a strong challenge from Fernando Dias. This election is happening in a country where politics is as unstable as the weather and the cocaine trade is thriving. Dias, who is 47 years old, is gaining a lot of attention. He promises to improve security and keep ...
President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This time, he's not pushing for a full repeal like he did in his first term. Instead, he's focusing on the high costs of healthcare and the looming deadline to extend subsidies that help people pay for their insurance premiums. Trump has said he won't support extendi...
In a surprising turn, a Tennessee House seat race has caught national attention. This seat, usually a safe bet for Republicans, is now a battleground. Both major parties are pouring resources into this special election. President Trump backed the Republican candidate, Matt Van Epps, with a phone rally. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris supported the Democratic...
The recent election brought changes to the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, introducing three new members. This shift could mean new ideas and approaches to the challenges facing the district. Nathan Jarosz is one of the new board members, securing his spot with 13. 9% of the votes. He expressed gratitude to the community and promised to bring stabilit...
In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman elected governor without succeeding her husband. She was known for h...
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the deal: Cherfilus-McCormick’s family health care company got too much mo...
A wealthy businessman from San Francisco has decided to join the race for California's governor in 2026. This man, known for his failed presidential run in 2020, is now setting his sights on the Golden State's top job. He's not well-known among California voters, but he has a secret weapon: his own money. In his previous campaign, he spent a lot of his own fortune t...
In the current Georgia Senate race, U. S. Rep. Mike Collins is making waves for all the wrong reasons. He recently shared a fake AI-generated video on X, claiming that Sen. Jon Ossoff supported a federal government shutdown, causing harm to ordinary people. The video puts words in Ossoff's mouth that he never actually said. This isn't just a small mistake; it's a de...