Drug overdoses spike during pandemic

The hotly-contested confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court is now a done deal, as she’s just been sworn in. Plus, the DOJ begins its landmark antitrust case against Google. Also, President Trump has been pushing for expedited vaccine approvals, leaving health experts questioning whether he’s prioritizing efficiency over efficacy and safety. … Read More >Drug overdoses spike during pandemic

Americans may not get more stimulus checks until Valentine’s Day, former Fed insider tells Boom Bust

While hopes that a new coronavirus stimulus deal will be adopted before the election are fading, there is a possibility that Americans won’t see paychecks for months from now, ex-Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth believes. … Read More >Americans may not get more stimulus checks until Valentine’s Day, former Fed insider tells Boom Bust

Sisters stab Chicago security guard 27 TIMES over masks & hand sanitizer dispute at athletic store, plead self-defense

Two young sisters stabbed a security guard at a Chicago athletic store 27 times and hit him with a trash can after he demanded they put on masks and use hand sanitizer before entering. Their lawyer argued it was self-defense. … Read More >Sisters stab Chicago security guard 27 TIMES over masks & hand sanitizer dispute at athletic store, plead self-defense

Fatah is Calling Arabs to Prepare for ‘The Jews’ Graveyard’ in Facebook Clip, Israel’s Watchdog Says

The Facebook page of Fatah, a party chaired by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, was taken down last year “as a precautionary measure” against complete deactivation after numerous complaints from the Israeli-based Palestinian Media Watch organisation which slammed the content of many of the group’s posts. … Read More >Fatah is Calling Arabs to Prepare for ‘The Jews’ Graveyard’ in Facebook Clip, Israel’s Watchdog Says