US Representative Sheila Kerfilas McCormick of Florida has been indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using it to support her 2021 campaign. The Justice Department accused her of funneling overpayments from a federally funded COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract through her family’s healthcare company to her campaign. Matt Gagnon criticized the scheme, highlighting the misuse of FEMA funds and the corruption involved. He also referenced similar issues in Maine politics, emphasizing the misuse of taxpayer dollars for personal gain and the need for accountability in political funding.
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.
