A Florida man whose elderly grandmother died alone in a hospital emergency room during the height of COVID-19 restrictions said Thursday he feels a measure of closure after learning that Dr. Anthony Fauci recently received a stern talking-to from lawmakers. Robert Hensley, 42, of Jacksonville, was terminated from his warehouse job in late 2021 after declining the COVID-19 vaccine, citing personal medical concerns. Weeks later, his 81-year-old grandmother was admitted to a local hospital with respiratory distress. Under then-prevailing visitor policies, Hensley was not permitted to accompany her. She died overnight in the ER without family present. Justice is served! pic.twitter.com/fgN0tGBAyI— The Babylon Bibi (@TheBabylonBibi) July 29, 2026 “I’ve thought about that night a lot,” Hensley said in a brief interview. “So when I heard that Dr. Fauci got spoken to firmly by some members of Congress, it felt like something, at least. Not justice, exactly. But a stern talking-to is more than a lot of people expected.” Hensley emphasized that he does not harbor personal animosity. “I’m not saying the man should face consequences or anything extreme,” he said. “I’m just glad someone sat him down and used a serious tone of voice. That counts for something.” Public health officials at the time defended strict hospital visitation rules as necessary to limit viral transmission. Vaccine mandates were widely adopted by private employers under federal guidance. Hensley noted that both policies were presented as temporary, science-based measures. Asked whether the stern talking-to addressed the specific circumstances of patients who died without family or workers who lost jobs over the vaccine, Hensley said he was not certain. “I didn’t get a transcript,” he said. “But they used words like ‘disappointing’ and ‘concerning.’ That’s not nothing.” Fauci’s representatives have previously stated that decisions during the pandemic were made with the best available information at the time and that individual outcomes, while tragic, do not invalidate the overall public health approach. Hensley said he plans to continue following the matter closely. “If there’s a second talking-to,” he added, “I’d like to know about it.” The post Man Whose Grandmother Died Alone in ER After He Was Fired for Vaccine Refusal Says He’s Glad Fauci Got a Stern Talking-To appeared first on Genesius Times.

WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Thursday the development of a new mode of personal transportation designed to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels and the electrical grid, describing it as a major step forward in the fight against climate change. The vehicle, which the congresswoman called the “Equine Mobility Solution,” does not require gasoline, diesel, or any form of electric charging. Instead, it is propelled by one or more horses attached to the front of a wheeled carriage structure. “This is what real innovation looks like,” Ocasio-Cortez said at a brief press availability outside the Capitol. “For too long, the auto industry has forced working families to choose between polluting the planet and paying outrageous energy bills. My design cuts both problems out of the equation entirely.” According to materials distributed by her office, the horse-driven car produces zero tailpipe emissions and requires no lithium, cobalt, or rare-earth minerals. Supporters noted that the primary energy source is renewable, locally sourced, and capable of reproducing itself under proper care. Transportation analysts said the concept revisits proven 19th-century technology while aligning with contemporary environmental goals. Early prototypes reportedly feature modern amenities such as cup holders and optional solar-powered phone chargers for the driver, though the propulsion system itself remains entirely biological. Critics raised questions about infrastructure needs, including the availability of horse boarding facilities in urban areas, the management of organic waste byproducts, and average travel speeds. Ocasio-Cortez dismissed such concerns as “the same old talking points used to protect Big Oil and Big Battery.” “Change is never convenient for the status quo,” she said. “But if we are serious about saving the planet, we have to be willing to move at the pace of the horse.” The congresswoman indicated she is exploring pilot programs in progressive municipalities and has invited automakers to license the design. No timeline for mass production was provided. The post Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Unveils Groundbreaking Car That Runs on Neither Gas Nor Electricity appeared first on Genesius Times.

PEORIA, IL — Authorities advised all residents to be on high alert heading into the weekend, following a sudden catastrophe that resulted from a local man failing to listen closely even though the menu options had changed.