VA Doctor Turns Patient Away who Commits Suicide Days Later
Patient who was denied admittance for treatment at VA center dies six days later.
Investigations
VA Has Been Slow to Change Sexual Harassment Procedures
The GAO plans to hold the VA accountable for reforming sexual harassment policies.
Arizona Continues to Investigate Apple’s iPhone Throttling Scandal
Arizona’s attorney general is leading a multi-state probe into whether Apple violated deceptive trade laws.
To Manage COVID-19, Nursing Homes Evict Less Profitable Residents
Nursing homes have become epicenters of COVID-19, kicking out Medicaid residents.
Hospital May be Racial Profiling with COVID-19 Testing
New Mexico hospital is screening asymptomatic new mothers for the coronavirus…but only if they are Native American.
Schakowsky, Garcia, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs
“It is disgusting to see some airlines break the law and accept federal funds intended to protect employees’ pay checks and then cut their pay anyway,” said Sito Pantoja, General Vice President of Transportation for International Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Investigators Suspect Butane Caused Factory Explosion
SmokeTokes blast may have been caused by illegal oil use.
Privacy Advocates Want FTC to Investigate TikTok for Violating Child Protection Laws
Privacy advocates have filed a federal complaint against TikTok, a mobile application popular among children, teenagers, and young adults. According to Reuters, The Center for Digital Democracy and Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood both asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate TikTok for violating consent decrees and children’s privacy online. The complaint alleges that TikTok
Warehouse Owner Charged with Hoarding Lifesaving Supplies
Investigators find lifesaving PPE supplies in New York warehouse.
Nursing Home Staffing Company Settles Medicare Fraud Claims
Michigan-based staffing company involved in Medicare fraud.