(2022-04-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: How a Southern diet is connected to chronic diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Warmer weather brings more opportunities for picnics, barbecues and gatherings around food. But before you reach for a second helping, consider if what you're eating may be increasing your risk for chronic disease. In a traditional Southern diet — highlighted by fried foods, organ meats, processed meats, eggs and egg dishes, sugar-sweetened beverages, and bread — the prevalence of high blood pressure in the African American population is higher according to Dr. Ivan Porter II, a nephrologist at Mayo…
(2022-04-26). US weapons, European supplicants block peace in Ukraine. thegrayzone.com Richard Sakwa, scholar and author of "Frontline Ukraine", on the obstacles to peace in Ukraine. As the Russia-Ukraine war opens a new phase in the Donbas, scholar Richard Sakwa on the absence of diplomacy; the Western media's veneration of Zelensky; the European Union's self-implosion over the war; and the crackdown on dissent in both Ukraine and Russia. Guest: Richard Sakwa. Professor of Russian and European politics at the University of Kent. His books include "Frontline Ukraine: Crisis in the Borderlands" …
(2022-04-26). Defense Secretary Austin admits the US is a party to Ukraine war. wsws.org In prepared remarks following a meeting with Ukrainian officials, Austin declared, "our focus in the meeting was to talk about those things that would enable us to win the current fight and also build for tomorrow."
(2022-04-26). The disintegration of the German Left Party—the price of right-wing politics. wsws.org The real cause of the German Left Party's crisis is its right-wing politics. The worsening of the social crisis as a result of the pandemic and inflation, as well as the war in Ukraine, have made it impossible to hide its right-wing policies under left-wing phrases.
(2022-04-26). Lloyd Ostin Declares US Real Goal To Defeat Russia On Battlefield — CNN. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | After the visit to Ukraine by the US Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense on April 24th, CNN reported on Biden's change of strategy towards Russia. The US officials also announced new military assistance and the return of diplomats to Ukraine. | Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters after a trip to Kyiv that "we want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine." The new US goal is "to defeat Russia on the…
(2022-04-26). Japan to Jordan, Israel to Kenya: 43 NATO allies, partners to attend Ukraine war summit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Finland, Sweden and Ukraine are members of NATO's Partnership for Peace program and are NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partners. Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia are members of NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue. Qatar is a member of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea were NATO Contact Countries before being inducted into Partners Across …
(2022-04-26). US tries to cause Russia utmost harm: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Russian Ambassador to the US says that the US tries to prolong Russia's special operation in Ukraine by all means, attempting to cause Russia the utmost harm.
(2022-04-26). UN chief tells Lavrov: Ukraine ceasefire is needed as soon as possible. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in Moscow on Tuesday that conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine should be created as soon as possible.
(2022-04-26). Ukraine: Canada delivers heavy artillery "in conjunction with our American Allies" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 25, 2022 Canada announces military aid for Ukraine The Canadian government has announced the delivery of a shipment of howitzers to Ukraine to strengthen its positions on the battlefield with Russia. "Canada has provided heavy artillery to the Security Forces of Ukraine, as Ukraine has requested," the Canadian government said in a statement …
(2022-04-26). AFU Officer Committed Murder And Sexual Violence Against Civilians Detained. southfront.org The military investigative bodies of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation instigated criminal proceedings against Lieutenant Sergei Batynsky, deputy commander of the firing support company for educational work of Unit A-2777 of the 36th Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on suspicion of a crime under Part 1 of Article 356 of the Russian Criminal Code (ill-treatment of civilians). | It was preliminarily established that in early April of this year, in the city of Mariupol, Ukrainian servicemen from the above-mentioned Marine Brigade detained two civilians riding their bikes past a r…
(2022-04-26). NATO warships arrive in Finland for exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersApril 25, 2022 NATO warships arrive at Finnish port for training exercises Three NATO warships arrived in the southwestern Finnish port of of Turku on Monday to train with Finland's navy as Helsinki considers the possibility of joining the U.S.-led alliance amid increased tensions with Russia over Ukraine. Latvian minelayer LVNS Virsaitis and minehunters Estonian …
(2022-04-26). Champaign students and community rally to say 'Parkland College: Fire Finney!'. liberationnews.org 
Between 2003 and 2012, former police chief R.T. Finney presided over a reign of terror by the Champaign Police Department, targeting Black and Brown working class people.
(2022-04-26). The United States designates Colombia as a NATO external ally. liberationnews.org 
The official designation was confirmed this Thursday, when Biden sent a letter to the presidents of both chambers of the Capitol, stating: "I notify my intention to designate Colombia as an Important Ally outside NATO."
(2022-04-26). Melissa Lucio granted temporary stay of execution, but no clemency. wsws.org The stay came after significant sections of the political establishment, nervous about the execution of a clearly innocent person discrediting the death penalty and aware of the outrage it was provoking, called for a delay in Lucio's execution.
(2022-04-26). Turkey hits PKK, YPG in Iraq, Syria. wsws.org As US officials visited Turkey and Greece, calling to end Europe energy imports from Russia, Turkey attacked PKK-linked forces in Iraq and Syria.
(2022-04-26). As debts mount, IMF calls for Australian budget "repair" wsws.org The Sydney Morning Herald noted that "Australia has suffered one of the largest budget deteriorations in the developed world and one of the biggest increases in debt."
(2022-04-26). Japan's Population Opposes Kishida's Intention to Rally APAC in an Anti-Russian Frenzy. journal-neo.org 
Given that the risk of the US strategic confrontation simultaneously with Russia and China would be, as even US experts rightly point out, a "geopolitical nightmare" for Washington, the US is trying harder and harder to draw its allies into this struggle, especially in Asia. This is why the White House has recently focused its …
(2022-04-26). Dallas rallies against Israel's assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque and bombing of Gaza. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On April 23, around 100 people rallied against Israel's recent attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site of Islam. The Israeli assault was to make way for ultra-orthodox fundamentalist Israeli settlers to hold Passover sacrifices on the mosque compound, a major provocation by the Zionists. | Another topic of the rally was the Israeli Air Force's recent bombing of Gaza. The protest was called by the Palestinian Youth Movement, and cohosted by American Muslims for Justice in Palestine, UT Dallas Students for Justice in Palestine, Dallas Palestine Coalition, the Muslim American Society o…
(2022-04-26). Consumer Health: Understanding Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, degenerative, fatal brain disorder. It affects about 1 person in every 1 million per year worldwide, and about 350 cases are diagnosed per year in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The cause of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease appears to be abnormal versions of a type of protein called a prion. Normally these proteins are produced in the body and are harmless. But when they're misshapen,…
(2022-04-26). Saint Helena : Napa Valley Concerns. indybay.org St. Helena is a city in Napa County, located in the Wine Country of California. St.Helena is a popular tourist destination that inevitably alters the livelihood of the rest of its population in order to maintain the standards of these tourists.
(2022-04-26). Consumer Health: First vaccine to prevent malaria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Monday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease and the first vaccine to prevent it. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. Because the…
(2022-04-26). Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism. xinhuanet.com The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
(2022-04-26). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
(2022-04-26). Florida Governor signs bill banning classroom instruction and employee training on race, sexuality and nationality. wsws.org Republican Govenor Ron DeSantis signed repressive legislation for public schools and busineses that bans the introduction of what Republicans call "woke indoctrination" on concepts related to sexism, racism, or nationality…
(2022-04-26). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: People, partnerships drive innovation in patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Department of Medicine, which is the largest department at Mayo Clinic, is helping lead the transformation of health care. Important innovations include moving to digital and virtual care to meet patients where they are, and addressing health equity, all while keeping patients front and center. "Patients are our North Star," says Dr. Vijay Shah, chair of the Department of Medicine at Mayo Clinic. "We're all about patients all day, every day. So, all of…
(2022-04-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: 'Liver in a box' is saving lives with new technology. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It is new technology called "liver in a box," and it's improving outcomes for patients who receive lifesaving transplants. April is National Donate Life Month, which helps raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. According to Lifesource, more than 11,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a lifesaving liver donation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/TOR3KjXs9KM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2022-04-26). Beijing adds 32 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn Beijing reported 32 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases and one local asymptomatic carrier on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2022-04-26). Iran calls on UNSC to hold Israel accountable for its actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Warning the Israeli regime of the consequences of its actions against Palestinians, Takht-Ravanchi called on the Security Council to hold the Israeli regime accountable through all legal means at its disposal.
(2022-04-26). IMF official says faster U.S. rate hike could mean financial "complexities" for Asia. ecns.cn The U.S. Federal Reserve's action to raise interest rate faster than expected would lead to financial "complexities" for Asia economies, especially those with debt in foreign currency.
(2022-04-26). Homenaje a Ambrosio Fornet en Feria del Libro: Magisterio y huella profunda en la cultura cubana. cubadebate.cu La narradora, ensayista, guionista de cine y crítica Aida Bahr calificó a Ambrosio Fornet, Premio Nacional de Literatura y de Edición, como "un hombre excepcional" durante un conversatorio celebrado este lunes en el Palacio del Segundo Cabo para homenajear al destacado intelectual y escritor que falleció el pasado 5 de abril.
(2022-04-26). The Word Latinx is Offensive to Many. indybay.org Politicians and universities have tried to embrace inclusivity even by calling people by what they don't want to be called and even be offensive. Latinx has been very relevant for the past few years but the truth is that the people who it's opposed to representing don't like it and even find it offensive.
(2022-04-26). Xi calls for blazing new path to developing China's world-class universities. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, arrived at Renmin University of China (RUC) for inspection on Monday morning in Beijing, ahead of China's Youth Day, which falls on May 4.
(2022-04-26). U.S. Marine Corps deploys air defense radar to Lithuania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 25, 2022 USMC Deploys Radar to support NATO Air Policing missions The United States Marine Corps has deployed one of its units along with an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) to Lithuania for the first time to support NATO's enduring Air Policing mission. This unit provides multi-domain command and control, air …
(2022-04-26). Chinese mainland reports 1,908 new local COVID-19 cases, 1,661 in Shanghai. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Monday reported 1,908 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, of which 1,661 were in Shanghai, according to the National Health Commission's report Tuesday.
(2022-04-26). Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. xinhuanet.com Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
(2022-04-26). East San Diego County residents demand accountability for hate crimes. liberationnews.org 
On April 16, a 16-year-old white boy stabbed a Black girl of the same age in Lakeside, California while the boy and his parents shouted racial slurs at the victim and her family.
(2022-04-26). Decades-long struggle to remove nuclear waste from San Onofre beach continues. liberationnews.org 
San Onofre, California hosts 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste just 108 feet from the Pacific Ocean.
(2022-04-26). Four children killed in early morning mobile home fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana. wsws.org The phenomenon of house fires cannot be understood outside of the context of the decades-long assault on working class living standards.
(2022-04-26). University of Illinois Chicago graduate student strike in danger of being shut down by union. wsws.org On Monday, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), announced bargaining updates that indicate the strike is in danger of being prematurely shut down without any of the critical demands of graduate student workers being met.
(2022-04-26). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Protests in Peru continue over spiraling food and energy prices while pilots at Alaska Air are demanding improved pay and better working conditions.
(2022-04-26). Southwest Airlines reaches tentative agreement for customer service workers. wsws.org The four-year TA announced last March includes a 6.5 percent increase in pay on the date of ratification, and a 3 percent increase for each of the next three years of the agreement, far below the rate of inflation.
(2022-04-26). California nurses press for statewide action: "Everyone is stressed out. Everything is more expensive. It can't continue like this." wsws.org In increasing numbers, nurses across the state of California have gone on strike or have chosen to go on strike against inadequate pay and unsafe working conditions.
(2022-04-26). Top-level US visit to Pine Gap highlights Australia's role in war planning against China. wsws.org The head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral John Aquilino, who last year declared that war against China was "much closer than most think," described Australia as an "extremely high-end partner."
(2022-04-26). Text messages reveal Trump's chief of staff orchestrated January 6 coup attempt. wsws.org New revelations implicating Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and leading Republicans in the January 6 coup plot further expose danger of dictatorship.
(2022-04-26). Michigan, Ohio Republicans embrace pro-Trump fascists. wsws.org Both state parties are on the verge of nominating fanatical advocates of the "stolen election" lie as statewide candidates in 2022.
(2022-04-26). Berlin Administrative Court affirms secret service observation of left-wing newspaper junge Welt. wsws.org On 18 March, the Berlin Administrative Court rejected an emergency application by junge Welt that it no longer be described as "left-wing extremist" in the secret service annual report.
(2022-04-26). CNH Industrial workers in Wisconsin, Iowa vote to strike, determined to win higher wages. wsws.org Workers at CNH, one of the world's largest agricultural and heavy equipment makes, have drawn inspiration from the courageous 40-day strike at John Deere in 2021 and are seeking to restore previous concessions.
(2022-04-26). As the death toll in Shanghai climbs, China moves to contain the rise in new COVID infections in Beijing. wsws.org The rise in asymptomatic cases in the capital city, Beijing, has prompted enforcing more comprehensive pandemic prevention measures. Global stock indices dropped on fears of growing lockdowns.
(2022-04-26). Australian government, Labor use Anzac Day to declare plans for war against China. wsws.org Decade-long preparations for Australia to join an aggressive US-war against China are being openly discussed, in a warning of how advanced the danger of a catastrophic conflict is.
(2022-04-26). Nicaragua Expels OAS: Venezuela & ALBA Approve, Almagro Does Not. orinocotribune.com 
"This diabolical organization will not have offices in our country either," said Nicaragua's Foreign Minister Denis Moncada. "Its headquarters have been closed. Nicaragua is not anyone's colony." | Sunday, April 24, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, Denis Moncada, announced his nation's expulsion of the Organization of American States (OAS) as a result of the interventionist actions carried out by the regional body within Nicaragua. | "We communicate that Nicaragua is expelling the Organization of American States," said Moncada. "The people and the government have denounced, and continue to denounce,…