Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud
A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach
The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.
Chinese imports to US plummet to lowest levels since COVID-19 pandemic amid Trump tariffs
Trade data shows record imports from other countries as duties on Chinese goods reach 145%.
Florida stuntman, Texas author convicted of COVID fraud scheme
A Florida Hollywood stuntman and a Texas author and baker have been convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Bosses admit that return-to-office mandates were meant to make staff quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Austin childcare facilities anxious as pandemic funding set to expire Sept. 30
The COVID pandemic hit childcare facilities like Austin's Hillside Early Childhood Center hard. While federal funding has helped these facilities get back on their feet, that funding may be gone as a federal expiration date looms.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carnival Cruise Line brings back COVID-19 protocols in Australia
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Texas paid $411 million in fraudulent unemployment claims in pandemic, under 1% of claims
TWC reports under 1% of unemployment claims paid were fraudulent.