French municipalities handing out food vouchers to deal with food inflation

Municipalities all over France have begun providing their residents with food vouchers to help families deal with spiraling food inflation. The vouchers are being distributed by many city governments. They can be cashed in at supermarkets and come in denominations of five, 20 and 30 euros. (Related: Food prices continue to rise dramatically, with no relief in sight.) … Continue reading French municipalities handing out food vouchers to deal with food inflation

Secret Service: Almost $100 billion worth of COVID relief funds STOLEN

The U.S. Secret Service revealed that almost $100 billion worth of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) relief funds had been stolen. It said that the amount was diverted from government programs meant to help Americans tide over the effects of the pandemic. A Dec. 21 press release from the agency said the stolen funds were embezzled from benefit programs set up … Continue reading Secret Service: Almost $100 billion worth of COVID relief funds STOLEN