Day: July 28, 2023

TikTok-streaming surgeon accused of botching procedures for years before license revoked

2:18 pm July 28, 2023

As many as 14 women have claimed harm or permanent disfigurement at the hands of former plastic surgeon-turned social media influencer “Dr. Roxy” since the Ohio Medical Board stripped the embattled TikTok physician of her license earlier this month. Dr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe, who livestreamed procedures on TikTok, faced lawsuits from at least 14 women over the […]

RFK Jr. says Biden administration rejected his request for Secret Service protection in 2024 race

2:11 pm July 28, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said Friday that his request for Secret Service protection as a 2024 presidential candidate was rejected by the Biden administration. In a lengthy statement posted on Twitter, the Democratic White House hopeful invoked the assassination of his father, Robert F. Kennedy, during his 1968 presidential campaign. “Since the assassination of my […]

CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says

2:03 pm July 28, 2023

The new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that her agency would likely come out with guidance in the fall that Americans should get an annual COVID-19 booster shot. “We’re just on the precipice of that, so I don’t want to get ahead of where our scientists are here […]

South Dakota AG calls on state lawmaker to repay over $600K in federal COVID-19 relief funds

2:00 pm July 28, 2023

South Dakota’s attorney general called on a state lawmaker Thursday to repay more than $600,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funding she received for her preschool business. Attorney General Marty Jackley gave fellow Republican state Sen. Jessica Castleberry, of Rapid City, 10 days to return the money she accepted for Little Nest Preschool, which she owns. […]

Florida woman who stole $2.8M from Holocaust survivor sentenced to 4 years in prison

1:06 pm July 28, 2023

The Florida woman who stole nearly $3 million dollars by exploiting a Holocaust survivor has been sentenced to four years in prison. Peaches Stergo, 36, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after posing as a suitor for the 87-year-old man. “Peaches Stergo callously defrauded an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor who was simply looking for companionship,” said U.S. […]