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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican race, praises ‘dogged conviction’ in COVID-era

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday picked up the endorsement of fellow Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt for the GOP’s 2024 presidential primary — marking a key endorsement for DeSantis as he seeks to replace former President Donald Trump as the frontrunner. “Governor DeSantis is a strong conservative and principled leader, and I am proud to […]


Zuckerberg says ‘establishment’ asked Facebook to censor COVID misinfo that ended up true: ‘Undermines trust’

Meta (Facebook) CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed recently that the scientific “establishment” asked his platform to “censor” posts about COVID-19 that ended up being “debatable or true.” In his comments during Thursday’s episode of the “Lex Fridman Podcast,” Zuckerberg discussed the “issues and challenges” of executing his platform’s policies on removing “misinformation.” He said it can […]


4 in Arizona sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in federal COVID-19 aid

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Arizona says four people have been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 assistance, including a couple who netted $13 million. Federal prosecutors said Thursday four people in three separate cases were recently given “significant prison terms” for taking advantage of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Kimberly […]


Jamie Foxx rep says hospitalization not caused by COVID vaccine: report

A representative for Jamie Foxx has addressed an independent journalist’s claim that a COVID vaccine booster led to the “medical complication” that landed the actor in the hospital. The rep said the report is “completely inaccurate” in a statement to NBC News. Representatives for Foxx did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for […]


Massachusetts sober home operator pleads not guilty in COVID relief fraud scheme

A Massachusetts man who federal authorities allege engaged in several fraud schemes associated with the sober homes he operated, insulation contractors he owned, and a COVID-19 business relief fund pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Daniel Cleggett, 37, of Kingston, remained free on personal recognizance after an appearance in U.S. District Court in Boston. He was indicted […]