(2021-08-17). Biden Forfeits His Afghan Victory by Defending His Deep State Advisors. counterpunch.org President Biden put a popular flag-waving wrapping on America's forced withdrawal from Afghanistan in his 4 PM speech on Monday. It was as if all this was following Biden's own intentions, not a demonstration of the totally incompetent assurances by the CIA and State Department as recently as last Friday that the Taliban was over a month away from being able to enter Kabul.
(2021-08-17). Evacuation flights taking off at Kabul airport, crowds cleared: reports. ecns.cn Military planes evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan started taking off from Kabul airport on Tuesday morning, after the airport runway and tarmac were cleared of crowds, media reports said.
(2021-08-17). The Only Truth About Afghanistan War Is That It Was All Based On Lies. popularresistance.org The stunning victory of the Taliban over the US-backed Afghan government raises more questions than it answers as to how this happened. In the search for answers, however, don't ask the generals who fought the war — they all lied. | Let me begin with full disclosure — I have never set foot in Afghanistan. I have zero skin equity in this current debacle. I have lost very close friends to the conflict that tore that country apart these past 20 years, and I do mourn their loss. What I lack in on-the-ground warfighting resume entries, however, is somewhat compensated by a more intellectually based approac…
(2021-08-17). US must stop fighting limited wars. asiatimes.com 
The U.S. should never again engage in a limited war. The families of American servicemen, the people of Asia, and the judgment of history will be far better for it.
(2021-08-17). The United States, Afghanistan, and the Doctrinal Boundaries of Permissible Reflection. counterpunch.org One of the doctrinal principles behind U.S. corporate-imperial news coverage and commentary and mainstream US politics is that the United States is a fundamentally benevolent force for good facing difficulties created by evil others and challenging situations not of Washington's own making. Debate is permissible on immediate strategy and tactics but is not allowed on these core American Exceptionalist positions. | Hence, while there is contestation in U.S. media and political culture over how to respond to the flood of migrants seeking entrance to the United States on the nation's southern border, there is little…
(2021-08-17). Afghanistan And The US Imperial Project. popularresistance.org On August 16, 2021 President Biden addressed the nation to explain why the US military is pulling out of Afghanistan. To a lesser extent, he also tried to explain why the Afghan government and its 300,000 military forces imploded over the past weekend. With the Afghan State's quick disappearing act, in a puff of smoke up went as well the more than $1 trillion spent by the US in Afghanistan since 2001. | Biden glossed over the real answer to the first point why the US is now pulling out. The second he never really answered. | The real answer to the first point is simple: the USA as global hegemon can no longer aff…
(2021-08-17). Make no mistake, the U.S. military will continue to thrive after Afghanistan. mronline.org 
There are too many careers and too much money tied to American power projection. So expect it to shift, not recede from the stage.
(2021-08-17). A Chaotic US Exit from Afghanistan: American Emperors Have No Clothes. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). Make No Mistake, the US Military Will Continue to Thrive after Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). 'Hurried' withdrawal of US forces created more problems in Afghanistan, China says, calling Washington 'irresponsible'. rt.com 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the hastened pullout of US forces exacerbated the situation in Afghanistan and should serve as a lesson that attempts to impose "foreign models" on other countries end badly. | The dramatic developments in Afghanistan have "once again proven that it's difficult to gain a foothold by mechanically applying foreign models to countries with completely different history, culture, and national traditions," Wang was quoted by the Chinese media as saying. | "Using force and military means to resolve problems will just increase them. The lessons learned from this deserve s…
(2021-08-17). Shocking video appears to show body dangling from US plane out of Kabul, 'human remains' later found in landing gear. rt.com 
Human remains were reportedly found in the landing gear of a US military plane after it departed Kabul airport, with harrowing unverified footage purporting to show a person trapped on the plane's exterior as it took off. | Chaotic scenes emerged from the Kabul airfield in the wake of a full-blown Taliban takeover of the capital, seeing thousands of desperate Afghans flock to the airport in hopes of fleeing the country on Monday as US and other foreign diplomatic staff evacuated. | While
(2021-08-17). Trudeau triggers Canadian election in midst of pandemic's fourth wave. wsws.org Trudeau's election launch unfolded against the backdrop of a surge in COVID-19 cases and the debacle of the US-led, Canadian-supported neocolonial occupation of Afghanistan.
(2021-08-17). UK Home Department slammed for insensitive policies on refugees and asylum seekers. peoplesdispatch.org UK home secretary Priti Patel has received widespread criticism for insensitive policies towards asylum seekers from Afghanistan, the handling of the refugee crisis in the English Channel, and controversial plans to open a new detention center for immigrant women…
(2021-08-17). The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Back with a Bang. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). The Spoils of War: Afghanistan's Multibillion Dollar Heroin Trade. globalresearch.ca Since the US led invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001, the Golden Crescent opium trade has soared. According to the US media, this lucrative contraband is protected by Osama, the Taliban, not to mention, of course, the regional warlords, in defiance of the "international community".
(2021-08-17). In Video: Taliban Fighters Have Fun Celebrating Victory. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | After months of fierce fighting across Afghanistan, Taliban fighters are now celebrating victory in cities under their control. | Unverified footage shows Taliban fighters frolicking on a trampoline: |
(2021-08-17). As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East? juancole.com 
By Tony Walker |- In the 19th century, the phrase "The Great Game" was used to describe competition for power and influence in Afghanistan, and neighbouring central and south Asia territories, between the British and Russian empires. Neither side prevailed in what became known as the "graveyard of empires". Two centuries later, an American superpower …
(2021-08-17). Afghan Scholar: The U.S. Can't Distance Itself from Chaos Unfolding Now After 20 Years of War. democracynow.org 
Thousands of Afghans who worked for the United States and other foreign countries remain stranded in Kabul two days after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. Military flights out of the Kabul International Airport have resumed a day after thousands of Afghans raced to the airport with hopes of leaving the country. President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan after 20 years of occupation and criticized the U.S.-trained Afghan military for collapsing "without trying to fight" the Taliban in many cases. Afghan law professor Haroun Rahimi, who was en route to Kabul when he…
(2021-08-17). Taliban Announce "General Amnesty", Call On Women To Take Part In Government. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Taliban announced a "general amnesty" across Afghanistan, they also urged women to join its government-to-be. | The group is trying to calm the situation in Kabul which just a day earlier saw chaos at its airport as thousands mobbed the city's international airport in a desperate attempt to flee. | The promises of amnesty from Enamullah Samangani, a member of the Taliban's cultural commission, were the first comments on how the Taliban m…
(2021-08-17). The Taliban's Return to Power & What Comes Next for Afghanistan. zcomm.org People are very doubtful that they will remain passive and not take revenge, not carry out revenge killings against, for example, soldiers, officers and people who have resisted the Taliban all this time…
(2021-08-17). Afghanistan & the American Imperial Project. zcomm.org The US is pulling out because, for the first time since 1945, it has decided to cut its costs in less strategic areas in order to be able to finance the growing costs of empire elsewhere…
(2021-08-17). Last Charge for the Dead Enders: Blame Biden for Leaving Afghanistan. counterpunch.org It is becoming increasingly clear that the strategy of interventionist dead-enders is to blame President Biden for losing Afghanistan to the Taliban. If only he had kept U.S. troops there a bit longer or even indefinitely, their argument goes, the crooked and corrupt U.S.-installed Afghan puppet regime could have won the war and finally brought
(2021-08-17). The Taliban Takes Kabul as US Deploys More Troops. sputniknews.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the takeover of Kabul and greater Afghanistan by the Taliban*, what this means for the official interference of the United States in that country, how European nations are preparing for a Taliban* government, and the upcoming elections in Germany.
(2021-08-17). "How Could They Not Hate You Forever?" dailyposter.com 
(2021-08-17). Russia, China can moderate crash landing of 'puppet Afghan government,' expert says. tass.com According to the professor of international law at the University of Illinois, "Russia and China are doing their best to moderate the situation"
(2021-08-17). UN calls for a united, inclusive and representative new government in Afghanistan. peoplesdispatch.org On Monday, August 16, a day after the Taliban's takeover of power in Kabul, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting. During the meeting, the UN sought the formation of a new united and representative government in Afghanistan through inclusive negotiations. It also asked for the "full, equal and meaningful participation of women" in the new government. | The press statement also called for the end of all hostilities in the country and the restoration of order and a peaceful settlement through an "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned process of national reconciliation." | Speaking at the meeting, the UN…
(2021-08-17). Deutsche Welle: EU and NATO in state of shock. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Shock is what the people of the former Yugoslavia, Libya and Afghanistan felt over the past 22 years when NATO bombs and missiles landed at their workplaces and in their neighborhoods. EU and NATO in state of shock Chaotic scenes at Kabul airport…show that only military evacuation is still an option; civilian air traffic has …
(2021-08-17). Azmat Khan: Deadly U.S. Air War in Afghanistan Helped Taliban Gain New Recruits Who Wanted Revenge. democracynow.org 
Investigative journalist Azmat Khan, who has reported extensively in Afghanistan, says President Joe Biden has not yet addressed the chaos unleashed by the collapse of the Afghan government. In remarks on Monday, Biden "really focused on the decision to end the war" and ignored criticism about chaos at the Kabul airport and the abandonment of thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. over the last 20 years. "None of that was really discussed in any detail," Khan says. She also discusses why the Afghan military fell so quickly to the Taliban, its overreliance on U.S. air power, how civilian casualties weakened supp…
(2021-08-17). Video: The Taliban's Sweeping Victory Leaves Afghans Reeling. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). US Treatment Of Afghanistan Should Be A Warning For Ukraine: Kiev MP. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Ukraine needs to forget about the US guarantees in the framework of the Budapest Memorandum, according to Maxim Buzhansky, a member of Kiev's parliament from President Volodymyr Zelensky's party. | Earlier, Afghan media circulated footage showing people falling out of an American transport plane departing from Kabul — presumably, they were Afghans who were trying to escape by clutching to the chassis."I think now that we have seen how" the main allies outside NATO "are thrown out of th…
(2021-08-17). Afghan-Australian: 'Democracy and safety not a priority for West'. greenleft.org.au The West was never in Afghanistan to bring democracy or assure safety for ordinary Afghans. Riz Wakil said the warmongers orchestrated not only the occupation of Afghanistan but many parts of the Middle East: Iraq, Syria and also Libya.
(2021-08-17). New Horrifying Footage Emerges As Evacuation From Kabul Resumes (Videos, 18+). southfront.org 
This photo taken on May 8, 2018, shows people arriving at the domestic terminal of the Hamid Karzai International Airport of Kabul. (Photo by Dominique FAGET / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIQUE FAGET/AFP via Getty Images) | The evacuation of foreign and local civilians continues in Afghanistan that came under the Taliban's control on August 15th. Flights from the Kabul Airport were resumed day after they were suspended due to the crowd of people invading the airport. | According to a White House repres…
(2021-08-17). One Year of Afghanistan War Spending Could Fund Resettlement of 1.2 Million Refugees. commondreams.org
(2021-08-17). Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Reopening U.S. Embassy in Kabul in 2001 & Why She Supports Troop Withdrawal. democracynow.org 
Retired U.S. Army colonel and former State Department official Ann Wright, who helped reopen the U.S. Embassy in Kabul in December 2001 and later resigned in protest, says the United States should reopen its embassy now and needs to maintain a diplomatic footprint in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. "If the United States really wants to help the people of Afghanistan … we've got to have a presence in Afghanistan," says Wright.
(2021-08-17). Military Situation In Afghanistan On August 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 16, Taliban took control of Jaghuri district in Ghazni province | On August 16, Taliban took control of Balkhab district in Sare Pol province | On August 16, Uzbekistan shot down an Afghan military plane in its border areas. Two Afghan pilots survived the incident | MORE ON THE TOPIC: |
(2021-08-17). The Afghanistan War And The Dissenters We Should've Listened To. thedissenter.org 
Vice President Joe Biden and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in 2011 (Photo: US Embassy Kabul Afghanistan) | President Joe Biden delivered a speech where he stood by the withdrawal of United States military forces from Afghanistan, but he crudely blamed the people of Afghanistan for the chaos that has unfolded over the past several days. | It was a lie to assert the war in Afghanistan was never about nation-building. Neoconservatives in President George W. Bush's administration, who launched the war, deployed troops for an open-ended mission to establish a government that could secure the country against the T…
(2021-08-17). Headlines for August 17, 2021. democracynow.org Biden Defends U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan After Taliban Capture Kabul , Advocates Demand U.S. and Other Nations Open Doors to Afghan Refugees, Tropical Storm Adds to Haiti's Misery Two Days After Massive Earthquake Kills Over 1,400, Immigrant Advocates Denounce Biden Administration for Deporting Haitian Refugees, U.S. Will Recommend COVID Booster Shots After 8 Months, Despite Global Vaccine Inequity, Johnson & Johnson Ships Millions of Vaccine Doses from South Africa to Europe, U.S. Coronavirus Hospitalizations Soar, with Record Infection Levels in Five States, Republican Governors Erect New Barriers to COVI…
(2021-08-17). Afghans Desperate To Escape As The Reality Of "Regime Change" Settles In. southfront.org 
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(2021-08-17). Afghanistan: Taliban victory the product of US-NATO intervention. greenleft.org.au If any proof was needed that the Afghani government was a puppet of Washington, it was shown by its quick collapse, writes Malik Miah.
(2021-08-17). It is Government Weakness, Not Taliban Strength, That Condemns Afghanistan. counterpunch.org The victory of the Taliban in Afghanistan is looking unstoppable as they capture the big provincial cities of Kandahar, Herat and Ghazni without meeting effective resistance from Afghan government forces. Afghan soldiers and security forces are fleeing, surrendering or changing sides as they see no point in dying for a lost cause.
(2021-08-17). Taliban declare amnesty for Afghan government officials — agency. tass.com Taliban members entered Afghanistan's capital of Kabul on August 15, meeting no resistance, and took control of the entire city…
(2021-08-17). Azerbaijani troops remain in Afghan capital. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com No threat to lives of Azerbaijani peacekeepers in Kabul — Defense Ministry Despite the tense situation in the region, the 120-man peacekeeping unit of the Azerbaijan Army together with the Turkish troops continues to carry out its duties….
(2021-08-17). Poland retreats from first war since WWII. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com It only took two years from Poland joining NATO in 1999 to deploying troops to Asia for NATO's war in Afghanistan. Polish evacuation planes fly to AfghanistanTwo Polish military evacuation planes are on their way to Afghanistan, a government official said on Tuesday [Prime minister spokesman Micha≈Ç] Dworczyk told reporters that "the situation in Afghanistan …
(2021-08-17). Europe needs to create humanitarian corridors for Afghan refugees, EU official says. tass.com The EU countries' foreign ministers will hold emergency consultations on the situation in Afghanistan via videoconference on August 17…
(2021-08-17). Selected Articles: Don't Let Them Fool You: Afghanistan Has Been a "Tremendous Success" globalresearch.ca 
By Exposing this uncanny censorship of eminent voices is especially vital to the fate of children and youth, who are being aggressively targeted for low-benefit, sometimes lethal, …
(2021-08-17). Afghanistan: Taliban Victories Explain the Wisdom of US Withdrawal. counterpunch.org As I write this column, the Taliban are on a roll. They've taken 12 of Afghanistan's 34 provincial capitals in a single week, including the country's second and third largest cities (Kandahar and Herat), and Ghazni, which sits astride the main highway connecting Kandahar to the national capital of Kabul. The US occupation's puppet president,
(2021-08-17). The Heat: Afghanistan crisis. america.cgtn.com 
In just over a week, the Tailban seized nearly all of Afghanistan and now forces control Kabul as residents desperately try to flee the country. We will take a look at the situation in Afghanistan.
(2021-08-17). NATO's North Atlantic Council to hold crisis talks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nato envoys to hold Afghan crisis talks on Tuesday ==== NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to President George W. Bush on June 1, 2005: "NATO has always been, and still is a value-driven organization; it's about values. The same values we have defended in the Cold War we are now defending in Afghanistan, …
(2021-08-17). Earthquake intensifies imperialist-fueled turmoil in Haiti. workers.org 
A new earthquake, whose epicenter was in southwest Haiti, hit the country Aug. 14, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was significantly stronger and shallower than one that devastated Port-au-Prince in 2010. Although the area around its epicenter is less densely populated than Port-au-Prince, the USGS is . . . |
(2021-08-17). Sigue el caos y las elecciones generales en Haití se posponen para el 7 de noviembre. globalizacion.ca Las elecciones presidenciales, legislativas y el referéndum constitucional en Haití, previstos para el 26 de septiembre, fueron pospuestas para el 7 de noviembre próximo, según el calendario que el Consejo Electoral Provisional transmitió al nuevo primer ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry,…
(2021-08-17). Damaged Hospitals in Haiti Struggle to Help Earthquake Survivors as Death Toll Tops 1,400. democracynow.org 
We get an update from Les Cayes, Haiti, not far from the epicenter of Saturday's earthquake, as Tropical Storm Grace drenched parts of the country and the death toll has now climbed to more than 1,400, with nearly 7,000 suffering from injuries amid overwhelmed hospitals. The impact from the latest earthquake is "just as great" as the devastation from the 2010 earthquake, says Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald. "Haitians are not sitting around and waiting for international aid. They're not waiting for their national community to come and rescue them," Charles says, noting t…
(2021-08-17). Haiti Earthquake Recovery Hampered by Poverty, High Debts and Corruption. indybay.org As a cyclone hits Haiti, rescue workers searched for survivors from Saturday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake. At least 1300 are confirmed dead and thousands of homes destroyed in one of the world's poorest countries.
(2021-08-17). Israel kills four in attack on Jenin refugee camp. electronicintifada.net Palestinians defend Jenin refugee camp from Israeli invasions.
(2021-08-17). Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians during violent raid in Jenin refugee camp. peoplesdispatch.org Jenin and Beita have witnessed regular demonstrations since May against an illegal Israeli army outpost next to the recently evacuated illegal Israeli settlement of Eviatar…
(2021-08-17). Thursday 8/26: Virtual Book Launch – In My Mother's Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home. indybay.org
(2021-08-17). Israeli Defense Ministry Seizes Chocolate Bound for Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced Monday that Israel had For years, Israel had forbidden chocolate from even entering the Gaza Strip as a "luxury item." Recent, some limited imports have been allowed, though Israel tends to curb them whenever they feel like making a move against the Palestinians. | This was different…
(2021-08-17). Latin American Socialists Unite with the West Asian Axis of Resistance. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton The leftist governments of Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia have found a key strategic ally in Iran, the heart of the Axis of Resistance. Revolutionary socialist movements in Latin America are developing closer relations with anti-imperialist resistance forces in West Asia, building a united front against Western aggression and exploitation. This budding alliance…
(2021-08-17). US Treasury Imposes New Sanctions on Iran and Cuba. orinocotribune.com The US Treasury Department announces new sanctions on Cuban officials as well as entities allegedly associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard. |
(2021-08-17). End the Illegal U.S. Military Presence in Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). Military Situation In Syria On August 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 16, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 23 times: 11 — in Idlib province, 5 — in Latakia province, 4 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On August 16, clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed forces were reported north of Tal Tamar | On August 17, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions in Dardarah village | On August 16, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SD…
(2021-08-17). Berkeley marches to stop homeless sweeps. workers.org 
Berkeley, Calif. — A crowd of 90 people marched through downtown here on Aug. 12 chanting "Housing is a human right." They demanded that the city call a halt to police sweeps of unhoused people and the tearing down of homeless encampments. Former City Council gadfly Cheryl Davila denounces University . . . |
(2021-08-17). Dirty Work, No Clean Hands. progressive.org Eyal Press's new book "Dirty Work" explores the jobs the rest of us would rather not even think about.
(2021-08-17). Navy Commander Warns of "National Security Threat" from Mandatory Vaccination of U.S. Military Personnel. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). The household and the state. mronline.org 
Just as a household cannot "live beyond its means" forever, and sooner or later its creditors not only stop giving loans but take away the assets of the household for defaulting on loan repayment, likewise, the State cannot "live beyond its means" forever and go on borrowing ad infinitum; sooner or later its creditors stop giving loans and even attach its assets.
(2021-08-17). Biden administration and media hand occupied land to Israel. electronicintifada.net False accusations directed at Hizballah following rockets fired at occupied Shebaa Farms and not at Israel.
(2021-08-17). Ending Structural Racism in the US Health Care System to Eliminate Health Care Inequities. jamanetwork.com Racial and ethnic inequities in the US health care system have been unremitting since the beginning of the country. In the 19th and 20th centuries, segregated black hospitals were emblematic of separate but unequal health care. Racism resulted in hospitals refusing to desegregate despite the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 until they were forced to under threat of losing federal funds from the newly enacted Medicaid and Medicare programs in 1966. For American Indian and Alaska Native persons, health care has always been and remains to be segregated. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-sta…
(2021-08-17). Venezuela's Sunday COVID-19 Report: 909 New Cases, 10 Deaths & 96% Recovery Rate. orinocotribune.com 
On Sunday, August 15, the 518th day of the pandemic in Venezuela, the nation reported 909 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, all by community transmission, in addition to 10 deaths. The details were announced by Executive Vice President of the Republic Delcy Rodríguez, via Twitter. | With this update, Venezuela has reached a total of 319,094 infections and 3,799 deaths. Of this total number of cases, 9,898 are active cases. 7,058 of these are receiving care in hospitals, 2,574 in CDI [Integral Diagnostic Centers] and 266 in private hospitals. The number of people recovered stands at 305,397, which represent…
(2021-08-17). Chinese regime reins in billionaire tech tycoons. wsws.org President Xi is not about to overturn Chinese capitalism, nor is the regime implementing "communist" measures against the super-wealthy oligarchs it helped to create.
(2021-08-17). Faculty members and supporters at Youngstown State University protest to demand CDC protocols be implemented. wsws.org As the start of the fall semester looms, faculty at YSU demand basic safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
(2021-08-17). Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Scientific Journals. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The recent Editorial "The Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Science Journals," is timely, given the well-described racial and ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 outcomes, in part due to long-standing disparities in health. We concur with the key arguments of Ms Flanagin and colleagues but believe there are 2 areas that require further consideration.
(2021-08-17). COVID-19 origin-tracing controversies aim to "divert attention" from China's success, expert says. ecns.cn Controversy around tracing the origins of COVID-19 "seems like a concerted effort by American political and media elites to divert attention from the amazing job China did in managing the initial outbreak," according to one professor.
(2021-08-17). 12 September, NYC: Running Down the Walls — Registration now open. samidoun.net 
WHAT: Running Down the Walls — 5k Run/Walk/Jog/Bike/Hang WHEN: 2: 00-7: 00pm, Sunday, September 12th, 2021 WHERE: Prospect Park— Lincoln Road/East Lake Drive, east of the Terrace Bridge COST: $10 registration (if COVID permits, will include food/drink afterwards. TBD) NYC Anarchist Black Cross (NYCABC) is excited to announce Running Down the Walls 2021, COVID permitting. After making the difficult decision […] | The article
(2021-08-17). Trends in Gestational Diabetes at First Live Birth by Race and Ethnicity in the US, 2011-2019. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional analysis uses data from the National Center for Health Statistics to quantify annual rates of gestational diabetes in individuals at first live birth among Hispanic/Latina, non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic Black, and non-Hispanic White individuals in the US from 2011 to 2019.
(2021-08-17). Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts (GIEI-Bolivia) Release 300-Page Report on Human Rights Violations in Bolivia. libya360.wordpress.com Today, the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts (GIEI-Bolivia) will be releasing a 300-page report on the human rights violations in Bolivia in late 2019. Victims of the brutal coup regime see these findings as important in the pursuit of justice. @PrensaCamila pic.twitter.com/werR5dZTia — Kawsachun News (@KawsachunNews) August 17, 2021 Arriving here now are some of…
(2021-08-17). Nabisco workers at three US production plants go on strike. wsws.org About 200 Nabisco workers have gone on strike in Portland, Oregon, along with Nabisco workers in Richmond, Virginia, and Aurora, Colorado, as negotiations between the company and the union have stalled for months.
(2021-08-17). Scraping the Bottom of the Sea: the Movement to Stop Deep Sea Mining. counterpunch.org On July 29, the two-day Wokisok Shark Calling Festival will begin at Kono village, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. It's not a new gimmick to capitalize on Shark Week or Sharknado movies—although foreign visitors are welcome. Nor do people stand on the beach and yell, Shark! Instead it's a seasonal rite where fishers paddle out
(2021-08-17). 13-year-old in Mississippi dies of COVID-19 days after school reopens. wsws.org Mkayla Robinson died of COVID-19 a day after testing positive, making her the fifth child in the state known to have succumbed to the disease.
(2021-08-17). Bolsonaro's Popularity Continues to Plummet as Venezuela Becomes Hot Topic Again. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). A Simple Approach to Relieve Teens' Anxiety and Depression. jamanetwork.com An intervention known as Shamiri helped relieve Kenyan adolescents' depression and anxiety symptoms more effectively than a program aimed at improving their secondary school study skills, researchers reported in JAMA Psychiatry.
(2021-08-17). China Dumped US Treasuries for 4th Straight Month, Most Since 2016. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). A diferencia de Gates, China comparte vacunas y tecnología con el mundo. workers.org 
En un sorprendente anuncio realizado el 5 de agosto, el Presidente de China, Xi Jinping, informó al Primer Foro Internacional de Cooperación en Materia de Vacunas COVID-19 de la donación por parte del país de 2.000 millones de dosis de vacunas COVID-19 a países en desarrollo y pobres en los . . . |
(2021-08-17). The first coins were minted in China, suggests new research. peoplesdispatch.org It has long been thought that coin minting — the process of coin manufacturing which includes the stampings on them — first began in Turkey or Greece. However, this has been challenged by recent findings, which suggest that coin minting may have begun in China. The findings have been published in the journal
(2021-08-17). Walter Scott and the historical novel. mronline.org 
On his 250th anniversary, Jenny Farrell writes about Walter Scott and his historical novels, uncovering themes of class conflict, ethnic and nationalist struggles, and how the personal experiences of his characters link with broader historical upheavals.
(2021-08-17). Delta variant infections explode in Brazil. wsws.org The share of Delta variant cases in Brazil increased from 2.3 percent in June to 23.6 percent in July, a nine-fold increase.
(2021-08-17). Cheap Talk From the Fed on Global Warming? counterpunch.org During the first decade of this century I was one of the few economists in the country to warn of the housing bubble and the likelihood that its collapse would lead to a serious recession. It was easy to see that the housing market was in a bubble, and that when the bubble burst it
(2021-08-17). First VP Blasts US for Blocking Iran's Efforts to Purchase Medicine. orinocotribune.com "Although the arrogant system (led by the US) claims that access to medicine is free for all people and there is no restriction for any country, when we want to purchase the needed medicine, they do not allow transfer of money and prevent the drugs' imports," Mokhber said, addressing a meeting in Tehran on Saturday. | He also noted that coronavirus has affected many businesses and the shortage of medicine and treatment-related issues have also placed a heavy burden on the country's budget, saying that these problems need serious planning and efforts to address the problems of businesses which are affected by the…
(2021-08-17). Millions of Older Adults Need Simple Bathroom Modifications. jamanetwork.com Millions of older US adults go without basic bathroom modifications that can reduce injuries, foster independence, and improve quality of life, a study in JAMA Internal Medicine suggested.
(2021-08-17). Buffet's Business Wire censors China book. workers.org 
Billionaire Warren Buffet's public relations company, Business Wire, has refused to distribute a press release announcing the publication in China of a U.S. book that compares the responses to COVID by capitalist and socialist governments. The headline of the press release referred to the fact that the book, "Capitalism on . . . |
(2021-08-17). Cyclosporiasis Action Plan Aims to Reduce Food Contamination. jamanetwork.com In response to increasing foodborne illness outbreaks linked with the Cyclospora cayetanensis bacterium, the FDA and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed an action plan focused on detection, prevention, and education.
(2021-08-17). Racial and Ethnic Differences in Gestational Diabetes. jamanetwork.com During pregnancy, profound metabolic changes may reveal a predisposition toward glucose intolerance, manifesting as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including macrosomia, preeclampsia, birth trauma, and neonatal hypoglycemia. Notably, this diagnosis has implications that outlast pregnancy. Estimates from systematic reviews suggest a markedly elevated risk of future diabetes in people with gestational diabetes, with as many as 50% to 70% of affected individuals developing overt diabetes later in life. In addition, individuals with a history of gestational…
(2021-08-17). First Oral Blood Thinner Is Approved for Children. jamanetwork.com The FDA approved dabigatran etexilate as the first oral blood thinner for children aged 3 months to 11 years who have venous thromboembolism and received injectable blood thinners for at least 5 days. Previously, the only anticoagulant approved for children was an injectable formulation.
(2021-08-17). Does Race Interfere With the Doctor-Patient Relationship? jamanetwork.com Much has been written about the doctor-patient relationship and its many challenges and ramifications. However, almost nothing is written about the effects of race on this relationship. This is unfortunate, since we live in an era of increasing concern for community medicine and for improving the delivery of medical care to all people. In discussing the effects of race on the doctor-patient relationship, our aim must not be merely to accuse or to place blame but to analyze critically the problem, with the goal of improving medical care delivery. Our silence on this issue tends to deny that we see racism as a majo…
(2021-08-17). Proportions of Faculty Self-Identifying as Black or African American at US Medical Schools, 1990-2020. jamanetwork.com This study examines differences in proportions of US medical school faculty who self-identified as Black or African American between 1990 and 2020 based on data from the Association of American Medical Colleges Faculty Roster.
(2021-08-17). In the Shadows of the American Century — The Rise and Decline of US Global Power. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). A Systematic Review of Filtering Facepiece Respirator Reprocessing. jamanetwork.com To the Editor Dr Schumm and colleagues recently provided a detailed review of decontamination methods for disposable filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). We wish to update readers of JAMA on the most recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations about use of decontaminated FFRs. Disposable FFRs are intended for single use. In March 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided guidance on limited reuse of FFRs in health care settings as part of crisis capacity conservation strategies. The FDA believes there is now an adequate supply of respirators for health care personnel…
(2021-08-17). Use of Antimicrobials in a Cohort of US Nursing Homes—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In their Letter to the Editor about our study, Dr Omata and colleagues posit that the finding of higher antimicrobial use in nursing home residents in nonmetropolitan areas may have been due to lower participation in antimicrobial stewardship CME by prescribers in rural areas. Our prevalence survey of antimicrobial use in US nursing homes was not designed or powered to be able to provide accurate or meaningful comparisons of state-level data. State-to-state differences in antimicrobial use and stewardship practices likely do exist in nursing homes, as they do in community and hospital prescribing. Undoub…
(2021-08-17). COVID-19 catastrophe unfolds in French Overseas Territories. wsws.org Hospitals in the Antilles have become saturated due to a rapid influx of COVID-19 patients, as French tourists import the Delta variant from the mainland.
(2021-08-17). More heat this weekend—more inequities of keeping cool. mronline.org 
This summer, dangerous heat seems like it's not letting up.
(2021-08-17). Mexico Talks to Resume September 3. orinocotribune.com The plenipotentiary envoy of the Venezuelan government for the peace talks in Mexico, Jorge Rodríguez, announced this Monday, August 16, that on September 3 negotiations between the government and the extreme-right opposition will resume. This was stated by Rodríguez during a press conference with international media, alongside the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, while highlighting that it was agreed that they will not only meet in Mexico, but also in Venezuela. | Rodríguez emphasized that the meeting in Mexico was the result of six months of talks. "We issued a memorandum that was the starting point f…
(2021-08-17). Trends in Differences in Health Status, Access, and Affordability by Race and Ethnicity in the US, 1999-2018. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional survey study examines 20-year trends in the racial and ethnic differences in self-reported measures of health status and health care access and affordability among US adults.
(2021-08-17). 'We are in nobody's backyard': rejecting geopolitical and historical fatalism. mronline.org 
The catch-phrases "transnational criminal organizations," "humanitarian assistance" and even "disaster relief operations" are worn-out euphemisms for the neo-colonial presence of the U.S. Empire and its European allies in Guyana and throughout the region.
(2021-08-17). Texas Supreme Court blocks mask mandates. wsws.org The Texas Supreme Court reversed lower court rulings that upheld local mandates in defiance of Governor Greg Abbott's executive order.
(2021-08-17). Greed and Consumption: Why the World is Burning. counterpunch.org Rome is scorching hot. This beautiful city is becoming unbearable for other reasons, too. Though every corner of the beaming metropolis is a monument to historical grandeur, from the Colosseum in Rione Monti to the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in San Giovanni, it is now struggling under the weight of its own contradictions. In
(2021-08-17). Portland Nabisco workers strike. liberationnews.org 
"Show some humanity for the people who made them a billion dollar company."
(2021-08-17). Use of Antimicrobials in a Cohort of US Nursing Homes. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study measuring the use of antimicrobials in US nursing homes in 2017 demonstrated that nursing home residents from nonmetropolitan areas were prescribed antimicrobials more often than those from metropolitan areas, with an odds ratio of 1.4 (95% CI, 1.1-1.7). However, we believe that 2 points relating to medical education should be addressed.
(2021-08-17). Climate Change is a Public Health Emergency. counterpunch.org The recent UN report on climate change alerts the world to the dramatic consequences to the environment that increasing global warming trends in our planet pose for our survival. One of these negative consequences is on people's health, particularly in developing countries that don't have the financial resources to deal with them. According to the
(2021-08-17). Venezuela's 7+7 Reopening Plan has kept Pandemic Under Control. orinocotribune.com The President of the Bolivarian Republic, Nicolás Maduro, described the 7+7 Reopening Plan as a success. The strategy was devised by the Venezuelan Government to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. From the Ayacucho Room in the Miraflores Palace, during a press conference in which more than 20 national and international media outlets participated, the Venezuelan head of state pointed out that the country's social-economic dynamic has permitted sectors of the Venezuelan economy to remain active. "In this way," said Maduro, "the 7+7 Plan has allowed us to say that we have the pandemic under control." | He stressed that V…
(2021-08-17). Updated Guidance on the Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Science Journals. jamanetwork.com The goal of this guidance is to provide recommendations and suggestions that encourage fairness, equity, consistency, and clarity in use and reporting of race and ethnicity in medical and science journals. As previously summarized, "terminology, usage, and word choice are critically important, especially when describing people and when discussing race and ethnicity. Inclusive language supports diversity and conveys respect. Language that imparts bias toward or against persons or groups based on characteristics or demographics must be avoided."
(2021-08-17). African American Women More Likely to Die of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. jamanetwork.com African American women with nonmetastatic triple-negative breast cancer were more likely to die of their disease than their White counterparts, according to a recent analysis. African American patients also were less likely to receive standard treatments, which partially explained their increased mortality risk.
(2021-08-17). 'Texas doesn't give a damn about prisoners' lives'. workers.org 
"I think it's very stupid, even suicidal on their part, but at the same time, that's how Texas prison industries operate. They need their employees to keep the prison businesses up and operating. Profits are first, and the health of prisoners and employees are secondary," Freo Lampkin told Workers World. . . . |
(2021-08-17). Investigating 9/11 and Naming Suspects. Evaluating Evidence. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). A Systematic Review of Filtering Facepiece Respirator Reprocessing—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Our systematic review on FFR reprocessing provided evidence on effectiveness and feasibility of different processes used for decontaminating respirators. Although there is no longer a critical shortage of N95 respirators due to increased domestic supply of new and approved respirators, we have some further clarifications.
(2021-08-17). Freddy Guevara Free Again, Joins Mexico Talks. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan opposition politician Freddy Guevara is free to join the dialogue process taking place in Mexico as a member of the delegation that represents the extreme right. Guevara spoke to the media in Caracas, on Sunday, August 15. | In addition, international news agencies reported that "in Mexico, Guevara could replace Carlos Vecchio"—the current representative of former deputy Juan Guaidó before the US, who calls himself "ambassador" in the North American country. | When speaking to the press minutes after his release, Guevara stated that he has "zero political information" when asked about the reasons…
(2021-08-17). Coronavirus health disaster in Los Angeles looms with reopening of country's second largest school district. wsws.org Like schools around the country, Los Angeles students have almost no options whatsoever for remote learning while the Delta variant tears through school populations leading to mass infections and deaths.
(2021-08-17). Google, Facebook bypass China with undersea cable. asiatimes.com 
Google and Facebook on Monday unveiled plans for a new undersea internet cable connecting Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia. Google and Facebook earlier this year had halted efforts on a planned undersea cable that would have connected California and Hong Kong, due to tensions between the United States and China. The newly …
(2021-08-17). Association of Race and Ethnicity and Medicare Program Type With Ambulatory Care Access and Quality Measures. jamanetwork.com This observational study uses data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey from 2015 to 2018 to compare differences in rates of enrollment, ambulatory care access, and ambulatory care quality for minority beneficiaries vs White or multiracial beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare plans.
(2021-08-17). The WHO Confirms that the Covid-19 PCR Test is Flawed: Estimates of "Positive Cases" are Meaningless. The Lockdown Has No Scientific Basis. globalresearch.ca One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).
(2021-08-17). CDC Records Show 12,791 Dead and 682,873 Injuries Following COVID-19 Experimental Shots. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). Children Hospitalized with COVID-19 in U.S. Hits Record Number. zcomm.org The U.S. now has an average of about 129,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, a rate that has doubled in a little over two weeks, and an average of 600 people are dying each day of COVID-19…
(2021-08-17). This Week in Fascism #117: Violence Explodes as Proud Boys Unite with Far-Right Churches and Anti-Vaxxers. itsgoingdown.org cover photo: @AlissaAzar Welcome fellow antifascists! Across the so-called United States, far-Right and fascist forces have embedded themselves within the growing tensions surrounding Trumpian opposition to 'Critical Race Theory,' masking, and vaccines. Already we've seen street clashes break out in Salem, Portland, and Los Angeles involving the Proud Boys and other far-Right gangs. In Los…
(2021-08-17). How COVID-19 delta variant is impacting younger people. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The number of COVID-19 infections, mostly with the delta variant, continues to rise, especially in parts of the U.S. where vaccination rates are low. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says younger people are among those being infected with the highly contagious virus. "The most important thing we can do to protect kids under 12 years of age, who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated themselves, is to…
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: It's like a Code Red hospital alert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An overwhelming surge of COVID-19 cases is underway in the U.S. The delta variant continues to spread, the lambda variant is showing up, and some people are refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or wear face masks. "My message today is a hospital term and that's Code Red," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "It is Code Red in the U.S. and for the globe regarding…
(2021-08-17). Mythos and Cliché: The Fractured History of Los Angeles. thenation.com Mythos and Cliché: The Fractured History of Los Angeles…
(2021-08-17). The People vs. Medical Tyranny? Resistance on a Global Scale Grows Against Mandatory Vaccinations, Health Pass Requirements and Face Masks. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). WorkWeek On Trumka, Racist Attacks & Hanging Nooses & Privatization Of Education. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the death of former AFL-CIO president Trumka, the racist terror campaign against Black LA Belt line rail workers including hanging nooses. WorkWeek also covers the privatization of public education and the racist xenophobic attacks on Asians and Asian Americans.
(2021-08-17). White Feminists Wanted to Invade. thenation.com White Feminists Wanted to Invade…
(2021-08-17). Tuesday 8/17: LSB Candidates On The KPFA Airwaves NOW!- Let The Membership Hear The Candidates On Air. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Bld/University | Berkley California…
(2021-08-17). Real Science: Covid-19 Vaccine FAQ. dissidentvoice.org 
There seems to be a consensus that if someone swims against the tide, it means they have not done serious deliberation. In my case, this perception is diametrically opposed to the truth. Hence, I will present one last article on the topic of Covid-19 vaccines and do my best to answer some of the more …
(2021-08-17). Talk of third world war no joke: Belarusian president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Lukashenko: I do not want Belarus to turn into battleground "Do not think that I am exaggerating the situation [with the potential] to unleash some war. My words about a possible World War III were not a joke," the Belarusian leader said. **** "If they decide to encroach on Belarus, then, of course, Russia will …
(2021-08-17). Public Education Is Set Up to Fail in the Pandemic. thenation.com Public Education Is Set Up to Fail in the Pandemic…
(2021-08-17). Serbia warns no repetition of WWII, 1990s will be tolerated. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Vucic: Pressure on Serbia to grow but we will always be with our people Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Bajina Basta, western Serbia, on Tuesday pressure on Serbia over Kosovo-Metohija and Republika Srpska would grow but that Serbia would always be with its people and help it in every way. **** He noted that …
(2021-08-17). Science Saturday: A "sandbox" for innovation: The Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory (ADL) is a visionary space designed to continue Mayo Clinic's long tradition of pioneering patient treatments and diagnostics. The ADL's mission is to foster innovation — including grassroots innovation — across different specialties, through partnerships in-house as well as with external companies. Located on the third floor of One Discovery Square in a 9,600-square-foot space, the lab was born out of an initiative between Mayo's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) and the…
(2021-08-17). Consumer Health: Summer sun safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin. Children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. This slideshow includes images of several conditions caused…
(2021-08-17). Challenging Colonialism s01e01: Instruments of Colonization. indybay.org Episode 1 of a new podcast dedicated to amplifying indigenous voices providing context for contemporary events in California. This episode discusses the El Camino Real bells & Mission bells, their impact and legacy, and the movement for their removal. 30 minutes.
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatments and therapies for autism. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old niece has had several issues since birth, and she is behind in her communications and attention. I wonder if she may be on the autism spectrum. Before I mention it to my sister, can you explain autism and how it is best treated? ANSWER: Autism is one of a group of serious developmental problems called autism spectrum disorder that appears in early childhood — usually before age 3. Though symptoms and severity…
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic preparing for COVID-19 vaccine boosters when approved. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you wondering about booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? You are not alone. "While the emergency use authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines do not yet allow for people to receive a booster vaccine, we will be prepared," says Dr. James Watson, chair of Mayo's Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Distribution Work Group. The workgroup is closely monitoring booster vaccine development and recommendations and creating a process to administer booster vaccines once they are approved by…
(2021-08-17). Santa Barbara County Releases ExxonMobil's Revised Plan to Restart Offshore Platforms, Truck Oil in California. indybay.org Final Environmental Study Revives Proposal to Use Dangerous Highway 166…
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Answering questions about delta variant, COVID-19 vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am hearing more about the delta variant and am worried about my family's risk of becoming infected with COVID-19. My husband and I are vaccinated for COVID-19, but some of our extended family members are not. They don't seem concerned about the new variant. Can you share more information about it and the importance of being vaccinated for COVID-19? ANSWER: Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of viruses are expected to…
(2021-08-17). Seis cosas que debes saber sobre Afganistán y los talibanes. globalizacion.ca Cuando se trata de Afganistán, los principales medios de comunicación ocultan los hechos más incómodos para Occidente. Si se tuvieran en cuenta, la historia cambiaría radicalmente. | 1. La monstruosa alianza con los yihadistas | La historia comienza en 1979. Afganistán tenía…
(2021-08-17). IEAE Says Iran Progressing In Enriched Uranium Metal, U.S. Urges It To Stop. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Iran has made progress in its work on enriched uranium metal, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)."On 14 August 2021, the Agency verified … that Iran had used 257 g of uranium enriched up to 20% U-235 in the form of UF4 (uranium tetrafluoride) to produce 200 g of uranium metal enriched up to 20% U-235," the IAEA said, adding that this was step three in a four-step plan by Iran. | The fourth includes producing a reactor fuel plate. | Iran's work on enriched uranium…
(2021-08-17). Calling Out The Greatest Culprit Behind The Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org Abby Martin and Mike Prysner of The Empire Files are producing a new feature-length documentary that exposes the US military as "Earth's Greatest Enemy." Left out of the conversation about the climate crisis is the fact that even if every person, vehicle and factory stopped emitting carbon, as long as the US military continues on as it is, the earth will still be headed for disaster. Clearing the FOG speaks with war and climate journalist Dahr Jamail and Mike Prysner about the state of the climate crisis, the extent of environmental destruction caused by the military both in the United States and abroad and the n…
(2021-08-17). Sharing Mayo Clinic: When the answer was something other than COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This story came in a note to the Sharing Mayo Clinic blog from Susan Fox, who wanted to share her experience finding an answer to distressing symptoms with help from the COVID-19 Nurse Line, even when the answer was something other than COVID-19. _______________________________________ I'm a 68-year-old woman in Wisconsin and have been a patient with Mayo Clinic for many years. Despite extreme caution, my husband and I both contracted COVID-19 last November. We both recovered slowly, and when…
(2021-08-17). Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice. imperial.ac.uk Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a 'feel-good molecule' and antidepressants' ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.
(2021-08-17). China Warns Taiwan Not To Rely On U.S., Holds Live Fire Maritime Drills. southfront.org 
On August 17th, China held live fire maritime drills near Taiwan in response to "provocations". | The reason for the "assault drills", according to Beijin was an "external interference and provocations by Taiwan independence forces". | According to a statement from Col Shi Yi, the spokesperson of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command, warships, anti-submarine aircraft and fighter planes were dispatched to the south-west and south-east of Taiwan on August 17th. | In response, Taiwan's defense ministry said: "The nation's military has a full grasp and has made a full assessment of the situa…
(2021-08-17). The Unabated Oppression of Women Under Capitalism. orinocotribune.com By Yanis Iqbal — Aug 14, 2021 | According to International Labour Organization's (ILO) July 2021 "Globally, between 2019 and 2020, women's employment declined by 4.2 per cent, representing a drop of 54 million jobs, while men's employment declined by 3 per cent, or 60 million jobs…in 2021, the number of employed women is projected to be 13 million less th…
(2021-08-17). Saturday 8/28: El Camino Real Bell Removal Ceremony. indybay.org Santa Cruz Mission/Mission Plaza Park, 120 Emmett St, Santa Cruz | Public speaking event at 1: 00pm followed by a 1-mile procession starting at 3: 00pm to reach the bell removal ceremony location on Soquel Avenue. A limited amount of shuttle service will be available for those who need a lift.
(2021-08-17). Kosovo redivivus: Ukraine calls for international intervention against Russia over Crimean Tatars. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zelensky calls on global community to respond to searches and detentions in occupied Crimea President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the international community to properly respond to the searches and detentions of Crimean Tatars in the temporarily occupied Crimea. **** He noted that the global community must respond appropriately to such violations.
(2021-08-17). Extinction Rebellion protesters target National Australia Bank. greenleft.org.au Extinction Rebellion is targetting the National Australia Bank for its record investment in fossil fuels despite the climate crisis. Kerry Smith reports.
(2021-08-17). 57 Top Scientists and Doctors Release Shocking Study on COVID Vaccines and Demand Immediate Stop to All Vaccinations. globalresearch.ca First published on May …
(2021-08-17). Australia: Delta variant spreads through aged care facilities in Sydney. wsws.org The government has refused to make any commitment to ensuring that the vaccine is made available to aged care staff or that there are staff to replace employees who become infected.
(2021-08-17). Lawsuit Seeks Protection for Northern California's Clear Lake Hitch. indybay.org Trump Administration Denied Federal Protection to Imperiled Fish in 2020…
(2021-08-17). Rehire Namibian Mine Union Leaders & Hands Off Lawyer Beukes! Rally At SF China Consulate. indybay.org A rally was held on 8/13/21 at the San Francisco Chinese consulate to demand the rehiring of the 9 dismissed leaders of the Miners Union of Namibia Rossing Branch. Their employers is the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation.
(2021-08-17). Association of Myocarditis with Pfizer's BNT162b2 Messenger RNA COVID-19 Vaccine in a Case Series of Children. globalresearch.ca Question: …
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic to reinstitute visitor guidelines in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Due to the continued spread of the highly contagious delta variant, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. will reinstitute visitor policy restrictions in inpatient and outpatient settings, beginning Monday, Aug. 16. All visitors entering Mayo Clinic will be screened for respiratory illness, and required to comply with social distancing guidelines and wear a mask for the entirety of their visit. Visitors who do not comply with these requirements will be asked to leave. Updated visitor restrictions…
(2021-08-17). Creative Associates International (CAI): It's Not Exactly the CIA, but Close Enough. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — Aug 13, 2021 | While mercenary armies like Blackwater have at least been subject to inquiry, making the company's name infamous around the world, Creative Associates International has largely flown under the radar — exactly where the organization's board wants it to be. | CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND — You have likely not heard of them, but Creative Associates International (CAI) is one of the largest and most powerful non-governmental organizations operating anywhere in the world. A pillar of soft U.S. power, the group has been an architect in privatizing the Iraqi education system, d…
(2021-08-17). Whatever, Voice of Reason. thenation.com Whatever, Voice of Reason…
(2021-08-17). Military Situation In Yemen On August 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 184 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On August 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On August 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 5 airstrikes on the Majzar district | On August 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Nate district | On August 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conduc…
(2021-08-17). Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Scientific Journals—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Drs Duggan, Breathett, and Routen and colleagues for their comments and recommendations on our guidance for reporting race and ethnicity in medical and science journals. We received numerous comments from others and have further revised this guidance. Updates on the reporting of sex and gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and persons with diseases, disorders, or disabilities will follow.
(2021-08-17). We Can't Rely on Private Sector for Necessary Climate Action. zcomm.org The significance of the IPCC report is beyond reasonable doubt. As to whether the necessary measures will be taken? That's up to us…
(2021-08-17). Guerrilla Movies & Community Art Action in Financial District. indybay.org Protest to Stop Line 3 on Montgomery Street part of Global Day of Action…
(2021-08-17). A day in the death of British justice. peoplesdispatch.org Journalist John Pilger examines the latest arguments presented by the US in its bid to extradite Julian Assange, and the continuing persecution of the whistleblower and his partner Stella Moris…
(2021-08-17). "Nobody is Above the Law" — Except The "Big Boys" counterpunch.org Law schools should have courses on the expanding immunities of government and corporate officials from criminal prosecution and punishment. Guest lecturers, speaking from their experience, could be Donald J. Trump, George W. Bush (criminal destruction of Iraq), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Sackler Family of opioid infamy, and the top officials
(2021-08-17). The Death of the "Lima Group" and Re-Birth of the Latin American Anti-Imperialist Left. counterpunch.org One of the most despicable foreign policy decisions made by the government of Canada must have been co-opting a small number of Latin American countries to turn against their regional neighbour Venezuela. The plotters called themselves the Lima Group after a meeting that took place in Lima, Peru. That was much more than a casual
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Overtreating an underactive thyroid. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The thyroid gland creates and produces hormones that play a role in many systems throughout the body. When your thyroid makes too much or too little of these important hormones, it's called thyroid disease. And thyroid disease is common. "We know that about 10% of people have some degree of thyroid dysfunction," says Dr. Juan Brito Campana, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist. There are several different types of thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid; hypothyroidism…
(2021-08-17). How is Corona changing the world of work? indybay.org Exceptional situations do not necessarily have to be handled in an authoritarian manner; efficiency does not have to be generated in command structures. Independent action by employees becomes productive in democratic structures – perhaps the Corona crisis has also triggered learning processes that go in this direction.
(2021-08-17). Benefits of kids wearing masks in school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Children are heading back to the classroom and many parents have questions about their kids wearing face masks to protect them from COVID-19. Are they safe? How do masks help my child? Is my child really at risk of getting COVID-19? Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center, answers these questions and offers insights into the benefits of everyone over age 2 wearing masks when in public settings or around unvaccinated people….
(2021-08-17). Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib Decry Hindutva Attempts To Distort India's History. orinocotribune.com 
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya — Aug 13, 2021 | Thapar said that a false narrative is being spread, including through the education system, by India's present authorities, while Habib held that a false history was akin to a disease for the country. | The event, titled 'In Defence of History', was attended by Habib, economist Prabhat Patnaik, Indian History Congress (IHC) president Amiya Kumar Bagchi, historian Aditya Mukherjee and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury. | During her speech, Thapar said that attempts were being made to legitimise "the currently popular, distorted history to defend political ide…
(2021-08-17). Outposts of resistance: Abkhazia, Nicaragua express mutual support. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daur Kove Is off to the Republic of Nicaragua on a working visit Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia Daur Kove left for a working visit to the Republic of Nicaragua on July 15, 2021. It is planned to hold a number of meetings with the country's leadership, during which they will …
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Music on the brain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Music soothes, energizes and inspires. It also fortifies pathways in your brain that neurologists say can lead to a better understanding of cognition and dementia. To help better understand how music strengthens the brain, Dr. Bernard Bendok, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains how music strikes a chord with researchers in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Note: Music composed by the musician and free to use. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/UrGabRHqWFs…
(2021-08-17). The Houses of Dead and Crooked Souls. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). Threat of Extradition for Assange Grows Following British High Court Ruling. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). Mini space mission launches with Imperial kit on board. imperial.ac.uk The European Space Agency RadCube mission has launched with the aim of testing new technologies for monitoring potentially devastating space weather.
(2021-08-17). Saturday 8/21: SF social movements: a real estate interpretation. indybay.org the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (we meet in the lobby of the Youth Hostel)…
(2021-08-17). Wednesday 8/18: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco | (we meet in the outdoor mini amphitheater on the Moultrie side of the library)…
(2021-08-17). West Virginia Activists Are Coming for Joe Manchin. thenation.com West Virginia Activists Are Coming for Joe Manchin…
(2021-08-17). 21st century barbarism: Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com If the description is not unfair to barbarism, which was a product of historical circumstances centuries ago — not a conscious choice in the 21st century. We returned to land of our ancestors by crushing Armenian army, head of Armenian fascism — President Aliyev "They thought that Azerbaijan would not liberate its lands through war. …
(2021-08-17). Poland: U.S. Battle Group, NATO cohorts mark armed forces day. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Battle Group Poland strengthens NATO alliance through celebration of Polish Armed Forces Day Battle Group Poland participated in the military vehicles showcase. The U.S. Army contingent brought a Mortar Carrier Vehicle "Stryker," a vehicle equipped with a 120 millimeter mortar, and a Stryker with anti-tank capabilities. Also, the U.S. Army brought Howitzers, a field artillery …
(2021-08-17). Wednesday 8/25: Din-In: Make a Holy Noise for Strong Climate Policies. indybay.org San Jose City Hall west steps | 200 East Santa Clara Ave. | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2021-08-17). Red alert on global warming. greenleft.org.au The IPCC's latest report should be a wake-up call to governments everywhere, but it's going to take more than science to force action by the biggest global emitters, writes Barry Sheppard.
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to offer walk-in sports injury clinics on Saturdays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will provide a Saturday morning injury clinic for Rochester-area middle school, high school and college athletes injured during recent sports activities. This includes all athletes from schools in Southeast Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. The clinic will be open each Saturday between Sept. 4 and Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon on the third floor of Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic…
(2021-08-17). Water Protectors Lock Down at Enbridge Line 3: 700 Arrests to Date. indybay.org "We have exhausted every other option," Giniw Collective said today, Monday, August 16. "This morning, four water protectors locked to each other and to machines, halting work at an Enbridge Line 3 worksite near Hay Creek, Minnesota." Now, 700 Water Protectors have been arrested. bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2021/08/water-protectors-continue-to-resist.html…
(2021-08-17). The Delta Variant of Global Stupidity. counterpunch.org You'd think that the whole world could unite against a deadly virus. COVID-19 has already sickened over 200 million people around the world and killed over 4 million. It has now mutated into more contagious forms that threaten to plunge the globe into another spin cycle of lockdown. Avoiding global catastrophe from the more infectious
(2021-08-17). Military Situation In Iraq On August 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 16, a logistical convoy of the US military was targeted by an IED attack in the Yusufiyah area | On August 16, a logistical convoy of the US military was targeted by an IED attack in the Abu Ghuraib area | On August 16, a logistical convoy of the US military was targeted by an IED attack in the Dhi Qar area | On August 16, a logistical convoy of the US military was targeted by an IED attack in the Salah al-Din area | On August 16, Turkish aircraft attacked…
(2021-08-17). What you need to know about COVID-19 tests. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The delta variant is now believed to be responsible for more than 80% of the new COVID-19 infections diagnosed in the U.S. But to be diagnosed with COVID-19, you must first be tested. Watch: Dr. Bobbi Pritt discusses COVID-19 tests youtu.be/yYDGXym6_J8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality sound bites are in the downloads at the bottom of the page. Please courtesy: "Bobbi Pritt, M.D./Microbiology/Mayo Clinic." The Mayo Clinic New Network team sat down with Dr. Bobbi Pritt, chair of Mayo…
(2021-08-17). Georgia, U.S. Marines patch up Ukrainian soldiers for war in Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Injured Ukrainian servicemen undergo rehabilitation course at Tserovani rehabilitation center Injured Ukrainian servicemen and their families underwent a course of physical, psychological and recreational therapy at the Maro Makashvili Military Servicemen Rehabilitation Center. Together with the wounded Georgian servicemen and the US Marines, they also took part in a sports event. The visit of the …
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: How Mayo hopes to slam the door when COVID-19 comes knocking. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The COVID-19 pandemic has brought public awareness to vaccines and how vaccines work. A vaccine is any agent that causes the immune system to remember a specific disease-causing entity, thereby preventing future infections. In the case of COVID-19, that's a coronavirus. At Mayo Clinic, decades of research have led to development of a new vaccine platform — a single-cycle adenovirus nasal vaccine — that is now being tested in a phase 1 clinical trial for COVID-19….
(2021-08-17). Tuesday 8/17: Movement for the Movement! Yoga in the Park! indybay.org Gazebo in City Plaza Park | Lexington and Main Streets | Santa Clara CA 95050…
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I experience constipation almost weekly, and eating bran flakes every day isn't helping. Are fiber supplements safe to use regularly and long term? Is there anything else I can do? I'm a 53-year-old woman and otherwise in excellent health. ANSWER: When consumed at recommended levels, dietary fiber is widely recognized to have health benefits, including relief of constipation. Adult women 50 and younger should consume at least 25 grams of fiber a day. Women…
(2021-08-17). US makes first-ever declaration of water shortage in Lake Mead & lower Colorado River Basin, signaling supply cuts to Southwest. rt.com 
The US federal government declared an unprecedented water shortage in Lake Mead, the country's biggest reservoir, and the lower Colorado River Basin, triggering rationing among users downstream amid an historically bad drought. | The Bureau of Reclamation made the
(2021-08-17). Thursday 8/19: San Francisco Art Mural Action: #SealTheDeal for Climate, Jobs, Care & Justice. indybay.org Dolores Park, Dolores St and 19th St, San Francisco, CA | Wear a mask. Please follow all current COVID safety guidelines: covid19.ca.gov/…
(2021-08-17). Democracy and Nested Councils. zcomm.org Interview from the online conference, "The crisis of nation-states — anarchist answers?"
(2021-08-17). Workout. The Crisis of Labor and the Limits of Capitalist Society. indybay.org The relatively short era of Fordism during the thirty years after WWII came to an end in the mid 1970s. A new productivity boost began based on new information and communication technologies. Microelectronics facilitated a radical reorganization in production where labor lost its central importance and the application of knowledge to production became the main force.
(2021-08-17). Michael Wilkins to lead Imperial's Centre for Climate Finance and Investment. imperial.ac.uk The Business School has appointed Michael Wilkins as the new Executive Director of its Centre for Climate Finance & Investment.
(2021-08-17). Build action committees to fight the Sri Lankan ruling elite's homicidal response to the coronavirus pandemic! wsws.org Like its international counterparts, the Rajapakse government declares "the economy has to function in the new normal" and people must "learn to live with virus."
(2021-08-17). Three other US military convoys targeted in S Iraq. en.mehrnews.com Iraqi media reported that three convoys carrying military logistics equipment for US forces were targeted in southern Iraq.
(2021-08-17). President Maduro on Mexico Talks: We Should Resume Diplomatic Relations with the US. orinocotribune.com 
After completing the first phase of the negotiations between the Bolivarian Government and opposition elements in Mexico, President Nicolás Maduro stressed this Monday, August 16, that there are expectations of a a direct dialogue with the US administration. | In a press conference offered from the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, the Venezuelan president confirmed his willingness to address bilateral issues with representatives of the White House and respond to the need to address the impact of policies from abroad on Venezuela. | "I believe that we began to move through the solution with the first step, to dialogu…
(2021-08-17). Climate change supply chain disruptions are poised to be the new normal. zcomm.org Experts say you should expect more shortages in the future as extreme weather events wreak havoc worldwide…
(2021-08-17). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Is Higher Education a Pyramid Scheme? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. My parents certainly had college dreams for me. After all, they wanted me to move up in life, big time. Where exactly "up" was seemed less than clear to me then. But after a great fight — I …
(2021-08-17). Lula protagoniza gira por estados norteños de Brasil. telesurtv.net El recorrido es parte de la precampaña electoral con vistas a las elecciones presidenciales de octubre de 2022 contra Bolsonaro.
(2021-08-17). 80 Percent of COVID Patients Still Have Antibodies After One Year in Major Swedish Study. sputniknews.com The antibodies appear to provide good protection for both what was previously called the British variant and today is referred to as Alpha and the Delta variant that is now becoming the dominant strain across the globe.
(2021-08-17). El presidente de EE.UU. se lavó las manos de la crisis. globalizacion.ca Ante la lluvia de críticas de propios y opositores, interrumpió sus vacaciones para justificar la brusca salida de Afganistán y explicar que su país había hecho todo para que la guerra fuera exitosa. Desde Washington, DC -Tras el retorno al…
(2021-08-17). Rare Lyme disease-causing bacteria spotted on routine blood films. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eye on Innovation features exciting advances taking place at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This monthly series shines a spotlight on recently developed tests and highlights how Mayo Clinic translates ideas and discoveries into testing resources that improve diagnosis and care for patients across the globe. ______________________________________________ It's long been known that Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected black-legged tick (otherwise known as the deer tick). The understanding for many years was…
(2021-08-17). California Agency Recommends Listing Leatherback Sea Turtles as Endangered. indybay.org Prehistoric Reptiles Threatened by Fishing…
(2021-08-17). Based on war experience of 13 years ago, South Ossetia expresses support for Crimea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com South Ossetia expressed support for Crimea amid unfolding anti-Crimean and anti-Russian campaign Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia Dmitry Medoev sent a message to Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea — Permanent Representative of the Republic of Crimea to President of Russia Georgy Muradov on behalf of the …
(2021-08-17). Major nuclear fusion milestone reached as 'ignition' triggered in a lab. imperial.ac.uk Ignition is a key process that amplifies the energy output from nuclear fusion and could provide clean energy and answer some huge physics questions.
(2021-08-17). Climate Crisis Is a Class Issue. zcomm.org We need class politics to transform our economies and save humanity from climate apocalypse. There's no other way…
(2021-08-17). Should COVID-19 vaccinations be mandatory? greenleft.org.au As a health worker and a trade unionist who supports a rapid mass rollout of the vaccines, I do not agree that employers should be allowed to force workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, argues Zita Henderson.
(2021-08-17). The Medical Horror Story Nobody Knows. zcomm.org Our health care system is even worse than you think…
(2021-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Getting back to the school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With classes right around the corner, it's time to get kids ready for a return to school. And after a year that has been anything but normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayo Clinic experts say it's important to prepare children for that first day of school by getting back into a routine. Reporter Jason Howland has more in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/HBsMDxWylpw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in…
(2021-08-17). Thursday 8/19: Movement for the Movement! Sunset Yoga in the Park! indybay.org Plaza de César Chávez | Market Street | San José CA 95112…
(2021-08-17). Inspired by barnacles, medical glue stops bleeding in seconds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting. The details are published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. The inspiration for this paste? Barnacles. Barnacles are those sea animals that adhere to rocks, the bottom of ships and large fish with the aim of staying in place despite wet conditions and variable surfaces. They're successful because they exude…
(2021-08-17). Mayo researchers develop algorithm to predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Individualized Medicine and Division of Rheumatology have developed a first-of-its-kind machine learning algorithm that can predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity in a patient. The algorithm analyzes biochemical metabolites ‚Äï the product of the body's metabolism ‚Äï in blood. Close up of rheumatism/arthritis medical examination. "Having fast, reliable and scalable measures for predicting the clinical course of disease activity is an important unmet need for patients with rheumatoid arthritis," says Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., a computational biologist within the Center…