Patient who refused COVID vaccine was denied a heart transplant
This family photo shows D.J. Ferguson initially being treated at Milford, Mass., Regional Medical Center. Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is defending itself after Ferguson’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Tracey Ferguson file photo/via AP hide caption toggle caption Tracey Ferguson file photo/via AP…
Judge denies bond for Oath Keepers leader charged with sedition
A judge has denied bond for Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the right-wing Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.Magistrate Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson issued an order on Wednesday that Rhodes must be detained as his trial is pending, arguing that his release “could endanger the…
Spotify agrees to remove Neil Young’s music over Joe Rogan dispute
Spotify said Wednesday that it has agreed to remove Neil Young’s music after the famed singer-songwriter said he wouldn’t share the platform with podcaster Joe Rogan, who has been criticized for spreading vaccine misinformation. “They can have Rogan or Young. Not both,” Young, 76, said in an open letter to his manager and record label…
Supreme Court confirmation fight to make history in 50-50 Senate
Democrats’ razor-thin majority will have to make history to confirm Stephen Breyer’s successor to the Supreme Court. A 50-50 Senate has never done it before....
It’s just a ‘panic attack’ – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis
As Western news outlets warn of a “countdown to war,” Kremlin-controlled Russian television has a different take, accusing the U.S. of “hysteria” in its insistence...
Tennessee’s Cooper decides to retire after map divides Nashville
Democrat Rep. Jim Cooper, who has served in the House for more than 32 years, announced his retirement Tuesday, hours after Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a redistricting plan that carves up his Nashville-area district. “Despite my strength at the polls, I could not stop the General Assembly from dismembering Nashville,” he wrote in a statement…
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MBFC’s Daily Source Bias Check: Times-News (Idaho)
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Hospitals Press Congress for More $$ to Address Staffing Shortages
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is calling on Congress to provide additional funding to help manage workforce shortages and respond to rising costs of labor and equipment. In a letter sent last week, the AHA pressed Congress to “immediately distribute” leftover dollars in the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), and asked for an additional $25 billion…
Deputy AG: DOJ investigating fake Trump electors
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in an interview with CNN on Tuesday that the Department of Justice is investigating fake electors supporting former President Trump during the 2020 presidential election. Fake documents were sent to the National Archives in December alleging electors for the Electoral College supported Trump in seven states President BidenJoe BidenFox News reporter…