Matt discusses the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to freeze $185 million in child care funding for Minnesota due to allegations of fraud against Governor Tim Walz’s administration. The investigation, which began in 2021, has led to over 90 charges and the conviction of two leaders of a nonprofit. HHS alleges that Minnesota has allowed scammers to steal millions, prompting a demand for a comprehensive audit and new fraud reporting measures.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.