California Man Hid Mother’s Death for 3 Decades to Collect Her Benefits
New York Times Donald Felix Zampach, 65, received more than $830,000 in payments from the government intended for his late mother. He also took possession of her home while it was still in her name. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/us/death-benefits-fraud-california.html
Read MoreTrump campaign raises eye-popping amount while battling dual indictments, multiple GOP challengers
Fox News Former President Donald Trump has a commanding polling lead in the crowded race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, but his fundraising is also robust. The former president hauled in more than $35 million during the April-June second quarter of 2023 fundraising, Trump’s campaign confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday. That’s nearly double…
Read MoreFive fuel tanks on fire at Makeyevka oil depot after shelling — emergency services
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The bombardment is still in progress https://tass.com/emergencies/1643093
Read MoreUkrainian service members tortured, abused children in Donbass, says Russia’s UN envoy
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “In the city with a peaceful name Schastye in the LPR, the head teacher of one of the lyceums took part in organizing the delivery of orphaned girls to the Aidar battalion for abuse and gratification of sexual needs,” Vasily Nebenzya said https://tass.com/politics/1643091
Read MoreStocks Slip as Fed Minutes Reinforce Rate Expectations
Wall Street Journal Major stock indexes edged lower after the release of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes and weak economic data out of China. https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-markets-dow-news-07-05-2023-77ab0fea
Read MoreAustin Swears in New Service Members as DOD Marks the Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force
Defense.gov In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the all-volunteer military, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III administered the oath of enlistment to 90 new recruits during a ceremony at Fort Meade, Md. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3448684/austin-swears-in-new-service-members-as-dod-marks-the-anniversary-of-the-all-vo/
Read MoreSon of jailed Belarusian presidential hopeful sentenced to 8 years in prison on disputed charges
Fox News The son of a jailed Belarusian presidential hopeful was convicted and sentenced Wednesday on charges that he and other activists rejected as trumped up. The Minsk District Court sentenced Eduard Babaryka, 34, to eight years in prison for “organizing mass riots” and “inciting hatred” — accusations that he denied. “I have not committed…
Read MoreThese are the officials blocked from meeting with social media companies in dramatic First Amendment ruling
Fox News A U.S. District Court judge this week banned an extensive list of top Biden administration officials from meeting or communicating with social media companies on the topic of restricting online speech. The injunction issued Tuesday by Louisiana Judge Terry A. Doughty ruled that the Biden administration likely violated the First Amendment as it…
Read MoreGreta Thunberg charged with disobeying law enforcement during climate protest in Sweden
Fox News Swedish prosecutors have charged climate activist Greta Thunberg with disobedience to law enforcement in connection with a protest in Malmö last month. Local newspaper Sydsvenskan reported Wednesday that Thunberg was detained with other activists after they stopped traffic in the oil terminal of the port in Malmö on June 19. A short statement…
Read MoreFlorida Gov DeSantis announces crackdown on out-of-state illegal immigrant driver licenses
Fox News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced that the state will no longer recognize a number of out-of-state driver licenses that are given to illegal immigrants, enacting restrictions in legislation passed earlier this year. DeSantis, who is also running for president in 2024, announced that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor…
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