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East St. Louis podiatrist admits health care fraud

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A Florissant foot doctor with a practice in East St. Louis, Illinois, appeared in federal court last week and pleaded guilty to health care fraud.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Howard Jackson, 69, admitted that from January 2016 to December 2020, he billed Medicare and Medicaid for procedures he never performed.Jackson told the court he regularly submitted claims to Medicare and Medicaid for nail avulsions, which is a procedure involving the partial or total removal of the toenail from the tip of the nail back to its base. Nail avulsions typically require the patient to be given anesthesia to avoid pain or discomfort. Top Story: Family of Ballwin man who died canoeing sue, blaming dangerous dam But according to court documents, Jackson said he never used anesthesia and only provided routine foot care, such as trimming or clipping toenails. Prosecutors said Jackson's scheme cost Medicare and Medicaid at ...

Missouri morel hunters expect a long and fruitful season

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Morel mushroom hunters were finding a lot of prizes in the woods this Easter Weekend. The seasonal fungus has been spotted throughout the state of Missouri as topsoil temperatures reach a consistent 50 degrees.A top Facebook Group for Missouri morel hunters predicts that the entire state will be in-season by this weekend. They expect the 2023 season to go into early May, which is a very long hunting season. Trending: This small Missouri town could become state’s ‘UFO Capital’ Morel mushrooms are a beloved delicacy among mushroom enthusiasts and foodies alike. These prized mushrooms have a unique honeycomb-like cap that distinguishes them from others. Morels are highly sought after for their rich, earthy flavor and meaty texture, making them a popular ingredient in many gourmet dishes.These elusive mushrooms can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas, riverbanks, and even in urban parks. Experienced mushroom hunters will tell you that finding...

Denver police shoot suspect at Clement Park near Littleton

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

Denver police officers on Monday shot a suspect in a Jefferson County park, authorities announced on Twitter.The shooting took place at Robert F. Clement Park, in the 7300 block of West Bowles Ave., which is down the street from Columbine High School, police said. The incident did not involve any schools, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said on Twitter.The suspect is being treated on scene and no officers were injured, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Frederick police officers cleared in fatal shooting of 59-year-old man during gunfire exchange Crime and Public Safety | El Paso County sheriff will investigate fatal police shooting at Colorado Springs mall Crime and Public Safety | Aurora officers justified in shooting of man on RTD bus, DA says Crime and Public Safety | Grand Junction police shoot, kill man after responding to reports of an assault Crime and Public Safety | ...

Tina Peters, the election-denying former Colorado clerk, avoids jail in obstruction case

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

GRAND JUNCTION — Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk accused of illegally accessing her election system, avoided jail time for a misdemeanor obstruction conviction in another case on Monday.County Judge Bruce Raaum sentenced Peters to 120 hours of community service and four months of home detention with an ankle monitor for trying to prevent authorities from taking an iPad she allegedly used to video a court hearing.However, the sentence was immediately put on hold while Peters appeals it, The Daily Sentinel reported.Peters, who has become a prominent national figure in the election conspiracy movement, had faced up to six months in jail. Peters’ attorney, Harvey Steinberg, argued that she should not go to jail since it was her first conviction and because she was exercising her rights to question the government.District Attorney Dan Rubinstein said Peters, as an elected official, should be held to a higher standard.Raaum agreed that a higher standard should apply to Pet...

Man rescued after falling from Santa Monica Pier

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

Two police officers are credited with saving the life of a man who fell into the ocean from the Santa Monica Pier.The rescue occurred late in the evening on March 27 when Harbor Officers Kat Ahlers and Henry Reyes saw a man sprint to the end of the pier, climb over the railing and hang from it with just his hands, the department posted on Twitter.“Reyes grabbed onto him to keep the man from falling,” police said. “Just as Ahlers suited up in her wetsuit, Reyes lost his grip.”Santa Monica Harbor Officers Kat Ahlers (left) and Henry Reyes. (Santa Monica Police Department)Two Santa Monica police officers are seen rescuing a man who feel from the pier. March 27, 2023. (Santa Monica Police Department)The man hit the water and started to drown when police say Ahlers jumped in after him, secured him with a rescue tube, and then swam him to where her partner had dropped a rescue basket.“The individual was successfully rescued uninjured thanks to the quick & decisive action of these hero...

Disneyland sets opening date for Avenger-themed musical

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

“Rogers: The Musical,” the fictional musical from the Disney+ series “Hawkeye, will soon come to life at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland announced on Monday. The limited-time show will premiere on June 30, will be 30 minutes long and will play Tuesday through Saturday most weeks.The show tells the story of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America and will also feature Peggy Carter, Nick Fury and select members of the Avengers. Disneyland snacks that can be enjoyed outside of the theme park “The musical will take the audience on a journey from Steve’s humble beginnings during World War II to becoming Captain America, leading the Avengers and beyond. It’s a classic tale of heroes, time travel, and romance, and Nick Fury sings!” the Disney Parks Blog said.The theme park plans to offer merchandise, food and beverage offerings themed to the new show, which will be announced closer to the opening date.The new show will include music from the Disney+ se...

30 Best OnlyFans Girls and Accounts to Follow in 2023

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

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Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

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Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

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Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:30:50 GMT

When an ill-timed wardrobe malfunction revealed Janet Jackson’s nipple at the 2004 Superbowl, the internet was in an uproar. Outraged parents called their cable companies, complaints streamed into the FCC and there was talk of bans, fines and all kinds of negative repercussions, all over the momentary exposure of a single mammary gland.The same year saw another internet and entertainment scandal. When a sex tape featuring heiress and reality star Paris Hilton was leaked online, the world went insane overnight, with calls for boycotts, internet regulation and other expressions of outrage. Celebrities, it was said, should be above using sex to sell images and their products, and surely no one would stand for the sexualization of otherwise wholesome forms of entertainment.Just a few years later, however, the release of a Kardashian sex tape launched not only howls of outrage but a lucrative career as well. Far from destroying the Kardashian brand, the leaking of the famous sex tape act...