Minnesota’s social services system has suffered massive industrial-scale fraud, with federal prosecutors estimating over $9 billion stolen since 2018—more than half the $18 billion spent on 14 high-risk Medicaid programs. Schemes centered on fake billing for childcare, autism therapy, housing assistance, and child nutrition, primarily involving defendants from the Somali community. The biggest case, Feeding […]
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What to Do if DNA Test Shows Child Isn’t Yours?
If a DNA test shows you’re not the biological father—a non-paternity event—act quickly. The emotional shock brings grief, anger, and identity crisis; seek therapy and support groups for coping. Legally, you’re likely the presumed father if you signed the birth certificate or Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity, meaning child support continues until disestablished. Hire a family […]
Volkswagen Dieselgate Scandal
The Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, revealed in 2015, exposed the company’s use of defeat device software in 11 million diesel vehicles, including Jetta, Golf, Passat, and Audi models, to cheat emissions tests. These cars emitted up to 40 times the legal NOx limits, worsening air pollution, smog, and health issues like asthma and heart problems. The […]
