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Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children During National Gun Violence Awareness Month event June 16, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),…

Crime, Government, National, News

Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans Despicable scammers who targeted seniors are arrested, charged and convicted by U.S. Justice Department. The convicted scammers are Timothy Ingram aka “Bleezy,” 30, of North Hollywood, California; and Joaquin Lopez, 46, of Hollywood, Florida. The criminals were convicted of extortion and fraud,…

Baby Boomers, Crime, Federal, Law, National, News, Police, Seniors, Technology

One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102

February 10, 2021February 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102 One of America’s Oldest WWII Veterans, Sidney Walton, Turning 102, to be Honored in Miami Beach! Pit Crew to Update Sidney’s “National No Regrets Tour” Vehicle Wrap from “101” to “102.” Live! Starlite Hotel, 750 Ocean Dr, 8:00 am, Thurs, Feb 11. Invited guests include Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach Sidney Walton, 101,…

Baby Boomers, Briefs, General Topics, News, Seniors, Veterans, Veterans Column

Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election Social Media Influencer Charged with Election Interference Stemming from Voter Disinformation Campaign. Defendant Unlawfully Used Social Media to Deprive Individuals of Their Right to Vote A Florida man was arrested this morning on charges of conspiring with others in advance of the 2016 U.S. Presidential…

Crime, elections, Government, National, News, Politics, Technology

17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election By Aron Solomon This is the type of headline we know has been brewing since election day. Now that the day is here, let’s unpack the events of this remarkably interesting legal and political week and what it might actually mean for the next four…

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, National, Opinion

Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines

December 11, 2019February 26, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines Press release: Alorica to Close Green Bay Call Center and Lay Off 143 Wisconsin Workers After Announcing 9,000 New Hires in the Philippines. Call center layoffs of American workers replaced by foreign hires Washington, D.C. – Customer service outsourcing vendor Alorica announced this week…

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Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion Time to say goodbye to all that was Blockbuster except the one last holdout store in Bend, Oregon – now relegated as an iconic classic with the closing of the last Australia store. Time to also say goodbye to the Fort Lauderdale mansion long enjoyed by Blockbuster’s co-founder…

Business, Entertainment, Features, Movies, News, Television, Videos

Wallet Hub releases list of safest largest cities in America

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wallet Hub releases list of safest largest cities in America Illinois cities and suburbs barely make this year’s list, but among the safest are Aurora at 13 and Chicago at 133. The Wallet Hub study compares the largest cities in each state based on a range of criteria including number of law enforcement, assaults, hate…

Chicago, Crime, Features, General Topics, National, News, Police, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland, Travel

Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women says Board Certified Cardiologist from Orland Park Dr. Kathleen Drinan who will speak to “Women and Heart Disease Prevention” at the Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions of the American College of Osteopathic Internists in Florida….

Editors Pick, Environment, Health, National, News

Colleges raise concerns about High school student protests against gun violence

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Colleges raise concerns about High school student protests against gun violence Kaplan Test Prep Survey: Nearly Half of Teens Who Say They Will Participate in National School Walkout to Protest Gun Violence Are Doing So Despite Concerns of Potential Penalty from Colleges A majority (55 percent) of high school students say they intend on walking…

Crime, Education, National, News

Cruise industry responds to Hurricane Irma, Harvey destruction

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cruise industry responds to Hurricane Irma, Harvey destruction The Cruise Industry responded to the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey by cancelling dozens of cruises and coming together to help collect supplies and food for the victims. This update is provided by Alan Fox, Chairman & CEO of Vacations To Go which helps guests…

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