Month: February 2022

Jennifer Lopez feels so lucky to be with Ben Affleck: We hold it sacred – Page Six
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Jennifer Lopez feels so lucky to be with Ben Affleck: We hold it sacred – Page Six

Jennifer Lopez feels “so lucky and proud” to be getting a second chance with boyfriend Ben Affleck. The “Hustlers” star gushed about reuniting with her ex-fiancé in a new cover story for People, calling their do-over a blessing. “I feel so lucky and happy and proud to be with him,” she told the magazine, which noted that the room in Lopez’s house where they conducted the interview now serves as Affleck’s office when he visits. “It’s a beautiful love story that we got a second chance.” Lopez, 52, admitted that going through the media circus that was their first relationship — and subsequent breakup — has them far more prepared for how to handle life in the public eye this time. “We both were like, ‘Wow, we’re so happy and we don’t want any of th...
Hospitals Pull Unvaccinated COVID Patients Off Organ Donation Waiting Lists – HuffPost
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Hospitals Pull Unvaccinated COVID Patients Off Organ Donation Waiting Lists – HuffPost

Hospitals are yanking people off waiting lists for donated organs if they refuse to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations. According to officials, the hospitals are following standards set by transplant organizations to give available organs to those with the best chances of survival. The American Society of Transplantation recommends that “all transplant candidates and their household members should have completed the full complement of recommended vaccinations,” including vaccines for COVID-19. “I will die free,” North Carolina resident Chad Carswell, 38, told Charlotte’s WSOC-TV last week after losing his chance at a kidney transplant at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. “There is not a situation in this world that I’ll get a vaccine,” he told The Washington Post. “...
Dr. Tom Frieden: Why Im cautiously optimistic about Covid-19 – CNN
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Dr. Tom Frieden: Why Im cautiously optimistic about Covid-19 – CNN

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Long COVID patients leave ‘antibody signature’ that may help predict syndrome, study says – Fox News
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Long COVID patients leave ‘antibody signature’ that may help predict syndrome, study says – Fox News

COVID-19 patients may not need to wait long after being infected to know if they will develop post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS), also known as long COVID, according to a paper published this week in Nature Communications.  "We want to be able to recognize and identify, as early as possible, who is at risk of developing long COVID," said Dr. Onur Boyman, a co-author of the study and researcher in the department of immunology at University Hospital Zurich.  "The most frequent symptoms of long COVID are reported to be fatigue, dyspnea [shortness of breath], and cognitive impairment (also termed 'brain fog,' which includes loss of concentration and memory), as well as pain and aches at different sites (including headache), cough, change in smell or taste, and diarrhea," the study said.  ...
A look at the artists pulling music from Spotify over Joe Rogan’s content – Fox Business
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A look at the artists pulling music from Spotify over Joe Rogan’s content – Fox Business

'Kennedy' panel weighs in on demands for Joe Rogan to be removed from Spotify  Joe Rogan's COVID-related content in his podcast exclusive to Spotify has caused a bit of a mess for the streamer. In recent weeks, a handful of notable artists have pulled their music from the streaming juggernaut, blaming Spotify for spreading false information about coronavirus via the podcast. The ordeal began when Neil Young pulled his catalog, which has prompted a few other well-recognized acts to do the same. In response, Rogan promised to "do my best, in the future, to balance things out," while Spotify said they'd add content advisories to podcast episodes with information about COVID-19.  JOE ROGAN BREAKS SILENCE AFTER NEIL YOUNG'S SPOTIFY CONTROVERSY Several musicians have ...
How Joe Rogan became Public Enemy No. 1 to media liberals in the battle over COVID misinformation – Fox News
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How Joe Rogan became Public Enemy No. 1 to media liberals in the battle over COVID misinformation – Fox News

Podcast star Joe Rogan has emerged as Public Enemy No.1 among media liberals after being accused of peddling misinformation about COVID-19, and the former sitcom star took an unlikely path to being despised by the left.  "Joe Rogan is a liberal, but it almost doesn't matter what he is politically. The biggest difference between Rogan and the consensus pushers in the legacy media is that he's curious - he approaches topics with humility and interest, and brings deep conversations to his audience without drilling into their heads how they should think," Fourth Watch editor Steve Krakauer told Fox News Digital.  "It's the antithesis of our arrogant gatekeepers, who spend so much energy attempting to convince their audience how they should think and feel, to the detriment of their own cred...
Walking Dead actor Moses J Moseley dies aged 31 – The Guardian
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Walking Dead actor Moses J Moseley dies aged 31 – The Guardian

The Walking Dead Moseley is best known for playing a pet zombie in the post-apocalyptic TV show and had small roles in HBO’s Watchmen and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Actor Moses J Moseley has died at the age of 31. He was best known for his role as a pet zombie on The Walking Dead. He also appearanced in HBO’s Watchmen and the 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.The actor’s manager, Tabatha Minchew, confirmed the news of his death on Monday.“Everyone loved Moses. He never met a stranger. He loved his fans as much as his family and friends. He was always excited to get auditions and work,” she said.The official Walking Dead account tweeted: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our TWDFamily member Moses J. Moseley.”Moseley portrayed a pet walker belonging to Michonne, played by Da...
North Carolina man denied life-saving kidney transplant over COVID-19 vaccination status – KABC-TV
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North Carolina man denied life-saving kidney transplant over COVID-19 vaccination status – KABC-TV

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- A North Carolina man who desperately needs a kidney transplant said he has been denied a life-saving operation because of his vaccination status. However, he said he is not changing his mind, and said he's willing to die over his beliefs. Right now, Chad Carswell's kidney is only operating at about 4%. He said he went to a hospital in Winston-Salem where he underwent numerous scans, hoping to get a transplant, only to find out he was required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the surgery. Potential donors are also required to be vaccinated. READ ALSO | Man denied heart transplant because he's not vaccinated against COVID Officials said it's part of the hospital's policy, but Carswell said he shouldn't be forced to get a shot. When asked whether he might chang...
MIT Research Reveals How Omicron Escapes From All Four Classes of Antibodies That Target COVID-19 – SciTechDaily
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MIT Research Reveals How Omicron Escapes From All Four Classes of Antibodies That Target COVID-19 – SciTechDaily

A computational study shows that dozens of mutations help the virus’ spike protein evade antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2. Credit: CDC; Christine Daniloff, MIT A computational study shows that dozens of mutations help the virus’ spike protein evade antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2. A new study from MIT suggests that the dozens of mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron variant help it to evade all four of the classes of antibodies that can target the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19. This includes antibodies generated by vaccinated or previously infected people, as well as most of the monoclonal antibody treatments that have been developed, says Ram Sasisekharan, the Alfred H. Caspary Professor of Biological Engineering and Health Sciences and Technology (HST) at MI...
Dolce & Gabbana to drop animal fur in favor of eco alternative – CNN
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Dolce & Gabbana to drop animal fur in favor of eco alternative – CNN

Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Dolce & Gabbana has joined a growing list of fashion houses to ban animal fur, announcing Monday that it will use a sustainable "eco-fur" in future collections. In a joint statement with animal rights group Humane Society International, the Italian label said it would phase out fur from this year. It will, however, continue working with "master furriers" to create "a sustainable faux fur alternative that uses recycled and recyclable materials." "Dolce & Gabbana is working towards a more sustainable future that can't contemplate the use of animal fur," said the group's communication and marketing officer, Fedele Usai, in a press release, adding: "The entire fashion system has a significant social responsibility role that must be promoted and encourage...