Third Georgia state representative charged with pandemic unemployment fraud, received over $13K

Authorities say Sharper allegedly worked and earned money from at least two, and sometimes three, jobs each week despite claiming to be unemployed.

Georgia state rep charged with taking nearly $14K in pandemic fraud

A third Georgia state representative was charged Friday with fraudulently obtaining more than $13,000 in pandemic ...
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Another Democratic state lawmaker charged with pandemic-related theft

Rep. Dexter Sharper, D-Valdosta, was charged with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars of ...
AARP

A Pandemic of Loneliness Swept Nursing Homes During COVID-19. Could It Happen Again?

Before the coronavirus pandemic upended Pat Weaver’s routine, her days followed a steady schedule: morning coffee with her ...

U.S. crime has dropped sharply since the pandemic. Here’s where it stands.

Homicide rates have undergone the most striking change, with some of the nation’s 52 largest cities recording the fewest ...
The Lancet

Policy and public health implications for mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed essential weaknesses in mental health systems and intensified existing inequities, highlighting the need for a comprehensive assessment of policy responses and ...

Winter storm triggers most flight cancellations since COVID pandemic

More than 10,694 flights were canceled on Sunday, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. Aviation analytics firm ...