WORKERS left skint during the longest-running US government shutdown in history are turning to pawn shops, food banks and short-term loans to make ends meet. The controversial closedown is now nearing the one-month mark and hundreds of thousands of government workers have already missed at least one pay check. Blaine Fortner, the owner of a pawn shop in Billings, Montana, said: “They’re just bringing more and more in because they’re getting behind.” Around 800,000 federal workers have not been paid since the shutdown came into force four weeks ago after Donald Trump was denied billions in funding for his border wall. Tens of thousands have already filed for unemployment handouts and private businesses, banks and charities are helping out by suspending their fees and supplying food banks. Michael Mack, owner of Max Pawn in Las Vegas, said he has noticed a significant rise in the number of federal workers walking into his store looking for quick cash. He told the … [Read more...] about US government shutdown leaves FBI workers visiting food banks and federal employees pawning their belongings to pay bills
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Real identities of Brit family branded ‘a**holes’ by New Zealand mayor revealed
The real identities of British family branded "a**holes" by a New Zealand mayor have been revealed. Barbara, Joe, and Eileen Doran have been named among the 12-strong group accused of causing chaos since arriving in the country on holiday. Irate New Zealanders have shared their identities online amid a string of allegations of wrongdoing - leaving them fearful for their lives. In newspaper interviews Joe Doran has previously given his name as John Johnson, and claimed his grandfather is the 10th richest man in England - prompting him to be nicknamed 'Honest John'. One the group, 26-year-old Tina Cash, appeared in court on Wednesday last week charged with theft. Do you know the family involved? Email [email protected] Matriarch Barbara, 55, has claimed the family are being "tortured" after their antics attracted interest around the world, and thousands called for them to be deported. She told Daily Mail Australia that she is "very, very frightened". Among the accusations against the … [Read more...] about Real identities of Brit family branded ‘a**holes’ by New Zealand mayor revealed
Girl, 12, killed and nine-year-old friend is suffering from hypothermia after snow tunnel collapses on them
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl has died and a nine-year-old girl is left suffering from hypothermia after a snow tunnel collapsed on them on Sunday. According to police, the two girls were playing outside in the snow while their families were inside attending church service in Illinois. They created a tunnel out of the snow in which they became trapped, said Arlington Heights Police Sergeant Charles Buczynski. The girls were found under the snow and according to the National Weather Service, temperatures dropped to -10C. When the girls did not come back inside, their families went looking for them and found them under the snow. The nine-year-old girl is currently being treated at a hospital in Arlington Heights, reported CBS Chicago. The girls were reportedly stuck under the collapsed snow for up to one hour, but authorities couldn't be sure about that because no one witnessed the collapse, Buczynski told the Chicago Tribune. STAR OF WONDER What is the star next to the moon and why is it so … [Read more...] about Girl, 12, killed and nine-year-old friend is suffering from hypothermia after snow tunnel collapses on them
Breeder shocked as mutant goat born with two heads, four eyes and three ears
An animal breeder was shocked when one of his goats gave birth to a mutant kid with two heads, four eyes and three ears. The mother was in labour for seven hours before onlookers had step in and help deliver the new arrival. Chinese Breeder Gao Dafa said he had to assist by pulling the oddly-shaped kid out. It was born on Sunday, January 12 - but was unable to stand. The animal, which needed to be bottle fed, was able to suckle from both its mouths and could see through all four eyes. But the poor goat was found dead just four days later after freezing temperatures hit in the village of Yezhai, in eastern China. The experienced owners said they had never come across a similar mutant animal in their many years in the breeding industry. Its condition is believed to have been caused by a genetic mutation during development. Read More Horses … [Read more...] about Breeder shocked as mutant goat born with two heads, four eyes and three ears
Baby left screaming in agony after horrific reaction to eczema steroid creams
A little boy was left screaming in agony after a horrific reaction to eczema steroid creams. Colby Chun, now 20-months-old, used topical steroid based creams, oral treatments and wet wraps prescribed by doctors concerned about his severe skin condition. But his parents Kristi, 36, and Matt, 37, found a rash came back in larger patches all over the tot's body. Doctors, including dermatologists and allergists, decided the extreme redness was caused by the steroid treatment itself. After ceasing the drugs, Colby underwent topical steroid withdrawal, which saw him contend with traumatic, continuous cycles of burning skin and oozing scabs. He has now been off the medication for 17 months and his family, from Honolulu, Hawaii, were delighted this week to see him smile for the first time in months. Kristi said: "Every time we increased the steroids to a higher dosage it would work and then stop, followed by it coming back with a vengeance. "We did everything under the sun, the list was … [Read more...] about Baby left screaming in agony after horrific reaction to eczema steroid creams