Florence CGTN(2023-05-26). Fight for gender equity in the workplace.america.cgtn.com One of the world's largest investment banks, Goldman Sachs, recently agreed to a $215 million payout to settle a class action lawsuit brought against the bank by a group of women. They accused Goldman Sachs of paying male employees more than their female counterparts.
Staff(2023-05-26). Debate en torno al racismo se reaviva en España por el caso de Vinícius.cubadebate.cuMuchas personas migrantes residentes en España que han sido objeto de racismo lamentan que se hable sobre esta problemática únicamente cuando la víctima es una personalidad famosa como el futbolista brasileño Vinícius Júnior del Real Madrid.
teleSUR(2023-05-26). NYC Prohibits Discrimination Based on Weight or Height.telesurenglish.netOn Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law a bill that prohibits discriminating against anyone based on their height or weight in employment, housing, or public places. | RELATED: | "No one should be discriminated against because of their height and weight. We all deserve equal access to employment, housing, and public spaces, regardless of our appearance," Adams said after signing a law promoted by Dominican-…
Masoud Mozafari(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Science in Iran: a victim of political turmoil.thelancet.comIran boasts a rich and illustrious history of scientific accomplishments that have made substantial contributions to various fields. Nevertheless, in the past few decades, the nation has encountered notable obstacles that have hindered progress in numerous areas, particularly in higher education. One of the earliest challenges occurred during the Islamic Revolution in 1979, with negative effects on higher education, including the closure of universities, purge of professors and students, Islamisation of the curriculum, gender segregation policies, and the brain drain of intellectuals leaving the country.
The Lancet(2023-05-27). Editorial] Childhood as a commodity: ending child labour.thelancet.comChildren continue to be exposed to physical harm and denied education while toiling for long hours in the world's wealthiest nations. Children as young as 12 and 13 years have been engaged in labour involving midnight shifts, dangerous machinery, and punishing physical demands across industries supplying some of the USA's largest corporations according to a harrowing New York Times investigation. Most had migrated, unaccompanied, from central America. Uncertain of their immigration status and some indebted to traffickers, many considered dangerous labour safer than deportation.
Asian American Legal Defense, Education Fund.(2023-05-26). Chinese Immigrants Sue Florida Over Unconstitutional, Discriminatory Law.popularresistance.orgTallahassee, Florida — A group of Chinese citizens who live, work, study, and raise families in Florida, as well as a real estate brokerage firm in Florida that primarily serves clients of Chinese descent, are filing a lawsuit to combat Florida's discriminatory property law, SB 264. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the legislation unfairly restricts most Chinese citizens — and most citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea — from purchasing homes in the state. Unless the courts act, the law will take effect on July 1, 2023. | The plaintiffs are represented by the American Civ…
Staff(2023-05-26). "Education Leads to Liberation": Nikole Hannah-Jones on The 1619 Project & Teaching Black History.democracynow.org As attacks on the teaching of Black history escalate in Florida and other states, we hear from The New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her work on "The 1619 Project." She spoke on May 19 at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, which is housed in the former Audubon Ballroom in New York where Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, and talked about the impact Malcolm X's writing had on her life, as well as the importance of teaching the full history of the United States. "What we commonly call history is actually memory, and…
Staff(2023-05-26). Spike Lee on "Malcolm X" & How Hollywood Almost Prevented Landmark Film from Being Made.democracynow.org May 19 marked what would have been the 98th birthday of Malcolm X. The director Spike Lee gave the keynote address at an event marking the day at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, which is housed in the former Audubon Ballroom in New York where Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965. Lee discussed the challenges of making his acclaimed 1992 biopic of Malcolm starring Denzel Washington, and how he overcame funding shortfalls and studio indifference to get the film made. "We knew that we had to keep going," Lee said.
Anonymous669(2023-05-26). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit Eight More Ukrainian Howitzers (Videos).southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has targeted eight more howitzers of Kiev forces in the special military operation zone using Lancet loitering munitions. | Videos that surfaced online between May 15 and 25 showed the pinpoint strikes that damaged or destroyed three Soviet-made 2S1 Gvozdika self-propell…
Bryant Arroyo, Joe Piette(2023-05-26). Health care is a right — for those behind bars too!workers.org "This is how they treat us!" exclaimed Bryant Arroyo, incarcerated at State Correctional Institute Coal Township in Pennsylvania, He was expressing frustration with his three-year attempt to get effective treatment for severe psoriasis in his ankles. Arroyo during an online call Feb. 3, 2021. Credit: Joe Piette On April 7, . . . |
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). GBA promising prospect for overseas Chinese.ecns.cnMany investment and business opportunities have been created as Guangdong province goes all out to promote the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). China, Ethiopia to enhance bilateral ties.ecns.cnChina expressed its support to the peace process in Ethiopia on Thursday, saying it stands ready to enhance bilateral cooperation to facilitate postwar reconstruction and development in the Horn of Africa country.
Peoples Health Dispatch(2023-05-26). 60 years of Cuban international medical solidarity.peoplesdispatch.orgThe last week of May marks the 60th anniversary of the first Cuban medical brigade. Despite the blockade and smear attempts, Cuban nurses and doctors continue to stride towards Health for All…
Labor Video Project(2023-05-27). SF Chronicle PMWG Workers Demand Justice & Living Wages In Protest.indybay.orgDozens of San Francisco Chronicle workers rallied at 12 noon on May 23 2023 to demand better wages and benefits. Many of the younger workers are forced to leave because of their income and the housing crisis.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-27). Mayo neuroscientists discover unknown brain area involved in movement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt's long been accepted that the part of the brain called the primary motor cortex controls body movements. Certain groups of cells direct specific movements — for example, of the feet, hands or tongue. The cells of the primary motor cortex are organized as a type of topographical map of corresponding body parts in the central sulcus, a fold in the brain's outermost layer called the cerebral cortex. Mayo Clinic scientists and their international collaborators…
Harm Venhuizen(2023-05-26). U.S. capitalism needs more cheap workers; Republicans respond by weakening child labor laws.peoplesworld.org MADISON, Wis. (AP)—Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights, and in expanded roles, including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14. The efforts to significantly roll back labor rules are largely led by Republican lawmakers to address worker shortages …
Harm Venhuizen(2023-05-26). U.S. capitalism needs more cheap labor; Republicans respond by weakening child labor laws.peoplesworld.org MADISON, Wis. (AP)—Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights, and in expanded roles, including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14. The efforts to significantly roll back labor rules are largely led by Republican lawmakers to address worker shortages …
Brittani Banks(2023-05-26). A New Generation of Organizers Are Building Union Power in the South.independentmediainstitute.orgEditor's Note: The following is the transcript of a special live episode of the Working People podcast. It was produced in collaboration with the Action Builder / Action Network team on March 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this panel discussion, Max speaks with local organizers about the specific challenges workers in the South face in …
Cara Brumfield(2023-05-26). Work Requirements Won't Solve Labor Shortages.progressive.orgFor decades, Republican lawmakers have sought to deny benefits to people experiencing poverty unless they can prove they are either working or actively looking for work. Now those efforts have been ramped into overdrive.
CounterSpin(2023-05-26). Eric Thurm on the Hollywood Writers' Strike.fair.org CounterSpin230526.mp3 GQ ( This week on CounterSpin: Going on strike is something that people with no personal experience are comfortable depicting as frivolous and selfish. That extends to many corporate news reporters, who appear unable to present a labor action as other than, first and foremost, an unwonted interruption of a natural order. However else they explain the issues at stake, or humanistically portray individual strikers, the overarching narrative is that workers are pressing their luck, and that owners who make the…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-26). Cuba signs collaboration agreement with Catalonia.plenglish.comBarcelona, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba renewed the Collaboration Agreement with the General Council of Chambers of Catalonia, at the conclusion of a business visit to Spain that was described as "fruitful".
Samir Shaheen-Hussain, Alisa Lombard, Suzy Basile(2023-05-27). Perspectives] Confronting medical colonialism and obstetric violence in Canada.thelancet.comOn Sept 28, 2020, just moments before her death, 37-year-old Joyce Echaquan sent a message to her family via Facebook Live, expressing her distress about treatment administered by hospital staff at an emergency department in Joliette, QC, Canada. She had been admitted there a few days earlier with severe abdominal pain. Echaquan was entitled to respectful, dignified care. Instead, capturing health-care workers treating her disdainfully with slurs and taunts based on degrading stereotypes of Indigenous women, Echaquan's live-stream video made headlines worldwide, exposing the racist and sexist violence Indigenous…
Joelle Fishman(2023-05-26). 1,700 Connecticut caregivers facing poverty go on strike at six group homes.peoplesworld.org HARTFORD, Conn.—Over 1,700 union group home and day program workers providing care for individuals with disabilities in six Medicaid-funded agencies across the state walked off their jobs on Wednesday, May 24, in an indefinite strike to end poverty. They are members of SEIU District 1199NE. After picketing in the morning, the caregivers moved to the …
Staff(2023-05-26). Memorial Day Massacre: Chicago Cops Killed 10 During 1937 Steel Strike, Then the Media Covered It Up.democracynow.org We look at the largely forgotten 1937 Memorial Day Massacre, when police in Chicago shot at and gassed a peaceful gathering of striking steelworkers and their supporters, killing 10 people, most of them shot in the back. It was a time like today, when unions were growing stronger. The workers were on strike against Republic Steel, and the police attacked them with weapons supplied by the company. The tragic story is told in a new PBS documentary. "The mass media, right up to The New York Times, was supporting the police story that they had no choice but to open fire on this mob," says Greg Mitchell, w…
WSWS(2023-05-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific.wsws.orgIndia: Haryana municipal workers protest; Philippines milk factory locks out workers; UGL workers in Queensland, Australia protest again; New Zealand teacher unions call off strikes.
A Guest Author(2023-05-26). América Latina en Resistencia: EE.UU. mantiene la "presión máxima"workers.org Por Jessica Dos Santos y Ricardo Vaz Publicado en investigaction.net, el 14 de mayo de 2023. El pasado 25 de abril, el presidente de Colombia Gustavo Petro logró reunir a delegaciones de 20 países para la llamada "Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela" realizada en Bogotá. Marcaron presencia . . . |
Editor(2023-05-26). Then and now, Stonewall means FIGHT BACK!workers.org June 28 will mark the 54th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Rebellion, sparked that day by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood. This iconic photo, depicting the 1971 New York City march commemorating the Stonewall Rebellion's second anniversary, . . . |
Judy Greenspan(2023-05-26). San Francisco/Protests demand justice for trans organizer Banko Brown.workers.org San Francisco Despite the fact that recently released video footage clearly shows a Walgreens security guard tackling, beating up and then killing unarmed Black trans activist Banko Brown April 27, on busy Market Street in San Francisco, no charges will be filed. In fact, the San Francisco District Attorney's office . . . |
Katherine Hearst(2023-05-26). Greece: Aid workers decry 'abductions, violence' against refugees in Lesbos.middleeasteye.net Greece: Aid workers decry 'abductions, violence' against refugees in Lesbos | Doctors Without Borders reports violence, alleged pushbacks to sea of refugees on Lesbos amid rapidly deteriorating conditions | Fri, 05/26/2023 – 14: 22 | Refugees and migrant women and children rest on a Greek Coast Guard ship (Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP) | Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is calling on the Greek a…
Maddi Johnson(2023-05-26). Nakba in Portland Solidarity with Palestine.workers.org Portland, Oregon U.S. imperialism was in the crosshairs of the Nakba event in Portland on May 21. Speeches and signs alike identified U.S. weapons and money as the critical factor that allows Israel to perpetrate genocide and apartheid on the Palestinian people. Credit: Sarah Kowaleski Speakers, including those from organizers . . . |
Mary Owen(2023-05-26). Elmhurst Hospital resident doctors declare victory in historic three-day strike.workers.org Elmhurst, Queens, New York Following a historic three-day strike, over 160 unionized resident doctors at Elmhurst Hospital, located in a largely immigrant community in Queens, New York, declared victory May 24. Their fight was for pay parity with their nonunionized Manhattan counterparts. In 2020, Elmhurst Hospital was the epicenter of . . . |
Mirinda Crissman(2023-05-26). Overrepresented in prisons: LGBTQ2S+ people.workers.org This article was originally published in Workers World on May 28, 2021 At every stage in the criminal injustice system, LGBTQ2S+ people are overrepresented, including within the juvenile justice system. Graphic: Tyrone Boucher According to the Prison Policy Initiative, this is true from arrest to sentencing to incarceration to probation . . . |
International League of People's Struggle.(2023-05-26). #JunkG7: Statement On The G7 Hiroshima Summit.popularresistance.orgWe congratulate all the members of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) and the International Peoples Front, for the Peoples' Summit to Counter G7 in Kyoto, Japan and accompanying solidarity Global Days of Action held in several countries May 18-20, 2023. | Leaders of the G7 countries — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union, met in Hiroshima this past weekend. | The G7 sought to make the Hiroshima Summit a platform for the US drive against its rivals China and Russia. Moscow dismissed it as a "propaganda show" while Be…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-26). Black unionists map state by state plan to oust right wingers.peoplesworld.org NEW ORLEANS—Facing a crucial election in 2024, delegates to the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention are laying plans here for fighting the right, state by state, concurrent with preparing for the national campaign for the presidency next year. "We will not back down" in "the fight against white privilege," CBTU President Terry Melvin said …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-26). CBTU President Melvin endorses Biden-Harris re-election bid.peoplesworld.org NEW ORLEANS—Coalition of Black Trade Unionists President Terry Melvin endorsed Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election at the coalition's gathering here yesterday. Most of his reason covers how Biden got to the presidency thanks to Black voters and what he's accomplished despite constant Republican obstructionism. The rest is who—and what—Donald …
Staff(2023-05-26). European Union Advances Latin American Crusade in Attempt to Neutralize China.orinocotribune.comThe European Union (EU) intends to launch a diplomatic offensive on Latin America, in a crusade with the objective of "reconquering" the South American land before advancing on China, which, little by little, has gained power of geopolitical influence in the region. | According to a report made this Thursday, May 25, by Spain's
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-26). Kazakhstan will limit its integration to the economic field.plenglish.comAstana, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Kazakhstan is committed to limiting the integration processes in the Eurasian space to the economic sphere, without establishing unions with other states, said the spokesman for the Presidency of Kazakhstan, Ruslan Zheldibay.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-26). Russia denounces Western intentions regarding grain agreement.plenglish.com"The agreement was presented with the objective of reducing threats to food security and help countries in need in Asia, Africa and Latin America. However, it turned out to be a screen to facilitate exports to Western powers," the diplomat said during the 11th International Meeting of Senior Security Representatives. | According to the deputy minister, since August 1st, 2022, a total of more than 30.3 million tons of grain have been exported from the ports of Odessa, Yuzhni and Chernomorsk. "Most of the production, some 80 percent, went to high-income and above-average countries, including the European Union, wi…
Stephan Schulmeister(2023-05-27). Inflation in the Age of Finance Capitalism.indybay.orgThe shift of profit-striving from the real- to the financial-economy lowered economic growth Unemployment and atypical jobs soared. The welfare state was weakened. At the same time, financial wealth grew exorbitantly (the DAX increased 14-fold since 1988). The development of financial derivatives made possible profiting from short-term changes in stocks, currencies and bonds.
Brittani Banks(2023-05-26). The Move Toward a Four-Day Workweek Obscures Low Pay.independentmediainstitute.orgDolly Parton's signature song "9 to 5," and the 1980s sitcom of the same name reflect a quintessentially American hustle culture of working 40 hours a week in thankless jobs. Even though many people work even more than that—earning the U.S. the title of "the Most Overworked Developed Nation in the World"—our expectations of the …
Celeste Liddle(2023-05-26). Voices beyond 'Yes' and 'No'.greenleft.org.auArrernte woman Celeste Liddle who has been engaged in Indigenous and social justice movements for a long time, says she is undecided on her vote. Below she sets out her thoughts.
People's Health Dispatch.(2023-05-26). People's Health Tribunal Finds Shell And Total Energy Guilty.popularresistance.orgA panel of environmental and human rights activists acted as judges in a People's Health Tribunal organized by African communities impacted by the operations of extractive corporations Shell and Total Energy. Supported by organizations like Medact, We the People, the People's Health Movement, #STOPEACOP, and others, they found the corporations guilty of harming the health of people across Africa. Nnimmo Bassey, Jacqueline Patterson, Kanahaus Manuel, and Dimah Mahmoud condemned Shell and Total's activities, stating that they were "extremely harmful to the livelihoods, health, right to shelter, quality of life, rig…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-27). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Participants of G20 meeting in India debate on combating corruption.plenglish.comNew Delhi, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The second meeting of the G20 Working Group, held in Rishikesh, ended with agreements on enhancing the effectiveness of the authorities responsible for preventing and combating corruption.
Paul Haeder(2023-05-26). Second-Hand, Third-Hand, Vicarious Trauma.dissidentvoice.org I've been helping my friend from another country navigate the legal system, green card in hand, and a husband who attempted to suffocate her to death. The people in both camps — defense and prosecution — are interestingly together bedfellows, working the "system" hard, juggling which judge is this or that (pro- or con-), and …
Andrew Green(2023-05-27). Obituary] Mathura Prasad Shrestha.thelancet.comPublic health expert, human rights activist, and former Health Minister of Nepal. Born on May 6, 1936 in Kathmandu, Nepal, he died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Feb 20, 2023 in Kathmandu, aged 86 years.
Cristina Richie, Aaron S Kesselheim, David S Jones(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Concerns about climate activism in clinical practice — Authors' reply.thelancet.comIn 1989, The Lancet warned its readers about the threat of global warming: "the cost of doing nothing is incalculable".1 Other medical journals soon followed this lead and called for action against the climate crisis. Such demands have become increasingly desperate. In 2019, Richard Horton argued that "doctors and all health professionals have a responsibility and obligation to engage in all kinds of non-violent social protest to address the climate emergency. That is the duty of a doctor."2…
Eesha Yaqoob, Saad Javed, Shehzad Ali Khan(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Trauma care in the face of climate change in Pakistan.thelancet.comThe effect of climate change on society is broad and profound. Studies have shown that low-income countries face the greatest number of deaths due to disasters, with 33% of those deaths occurring in countries with the lowest human development indices.1 Extreme weather events have killed 10‚Äà000 people and caused US$4 billion of damage in Pakistan, which is continuously placed among the top ten most susceptible countries on the Climate Risk Index. The country is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its high rates of multidimensional poverty.
Johannes Burtscher, Grégoire P Millet, Martin Burtscher(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Reduced mortality in cooler surroundings.thelancet.comLungman and colleagues1 report health benefits of urban green infrastructure that were at least partly mediated by cooling. The authors estimate that increasing tree coverage to 30% per city would cool cities on average by 0 ∑4 ∞C, an effect associated with a 1 ∑8% reduction of premature deaths. This value corroborates previously reported relationships between cardiovascular mortality and ambient temperature—ie, a 3 ∑4% increase in deaths per 1 ∞C above average temperatures.2…
Kusai M Alsalhanie, Fatai Oluyadi(2023-05-27). Correspondence] An open letter from Syrian to Ukrainian war-displaced medical students.thelancet.comIn my fifth year of medical school, staying in Syria was no longer safe. Medical facilities, including teaching hospitals, were systematically targeted and health-care providers were detained, tortured, and subsequently killed. The theme of those days was waiting for the unknown. I spent every minute preparing my mind for the worst. In the recollection of the why, when, and how, the recurring memory was the moment when I was forced to leave the only home I had ever known. The theme thereafter became foreignness.
Masoud Mozafari(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Science in Iran: a victim of political turmoil.thelancet.comIran boasts a rich and illustrious history of scientific accomplishments that have made substantial contributions to various fields. Nevertheless, in the past few decades, the nation has encountered notable obstacles that have hindered progress in numerous areas, particularly in higher education. One of the earliest challenges occurred during the Islamic Revolution in 1979, with negative effects on higher education, including the closure of universities, purge of professors and students, Islamisation of the curriculum, gender segregation policies, and the brain drain of intellectuals leaving the country.
Philip Ball(2023-05-27). Perspectives] A call for an integrated biology.thelancet.comNobel laureate biologist Paul Nurse described cells as "the basic unit of life": biology's atom, the smallest entity that is uncontroversially alive. As oncologist and bestselling author Siddhartha Mukherjee explains in The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human, a great deal of medicine comes down to a quest to understand how human cells function and malfunction, individually and collectively in tissues, organs, and bodies. He concurs with the 19th-century pioneer of cell theory Rudolf Virchow that at root all disease should be understood as disease of cells.
Richard Armitage(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Concerns about climate activism in clinical practice.thelancet.comI read with bewilderment the Comment by Cristina Richie and colleagues,1 in which the authors claim that "Physicians can be climate activists in their daily clinical practice", and suggest means by which they can act as such through alterations to their prescribing behaviour. Each of these suggestions is so misaligned from the realities of contemporary clinical practice, and fundamentally at odds with the prioritisation of patients' health, that they are deeply concerning and entirely discrediting to the medical community.
Richard Horton(2023-05-27). Comment] Offline: China—what is to be done?thelancet.comFormer UK Prime Minister Liz Truss used the word "threat" nine times during her speech in Taiwan last week. She was talking about China. Truss described the Chinese Government as a "tyranny" that sought "to gain power on the global stage". She insisted that western nations must end dialogue with China since the "globalist model" had failed. Instead, she argued, we needed to recognise that China and the West were engaged in "the most consequential struggle of our time", in which western countries must use "hard power" for "meaningful deterrence".
Ruth Kutalek, Syed Masud Ahmed, David Kaawa-Mafigiri, Tamara Giles-Vernick(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Community engagement: learning from low-income countries.thelancet.comWe welcome Winnie Byanyima and colleagues'1 comment on community pandemic response emphasising the importance of community-led efforts for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, and highlighting the central role of social sciences in achieving this goal. Indeed, multiple actors involved in epidemic response have advocated involving communities, stakeholders, and civil society organisations in epidemic response efforts,2 particularly because top-down interventions cannot tackle underlying structural shortcomings that lead to distrust, rumours, and non-compliance.
Samir Shaheen-Hussain, Alisa Lombard, Suzy Basile(2023-05-27). Perspectives] Confronting medical colonialism and obstetric violence in Canada.thelancet.comOn Sept 28, 2020, just moments before her death, 37-year-old Joyce Echaquan sent a message to her family via Facebook Live, expressing her distress about treatment administered by hospital staff at an emergency department in Joliette, QC, Canada. She had been admitted there a few days earlier with severe abdominal pain. Echaquan was entitled to respectful, dignified care. Instead, capturing health-care workers treating her disdainfully with slurs and taunts based on degrading stereotypes of Indigenous women, Echaquan's live-stream video made headlines worldwide, exposing the racist and sexist violence Indigenous…
Sean A Kidd, Luiz A C Galvao, Shakoor Hajat, Mariya Bezgrebelna, Kwame McKenzie(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Shelter is key to delivering on COP27 commitments.thelancet.comAs detailed in the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change,1 the risks of climate change for human health are profound, and internationally coordinated efforts (eg, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC]) are essential to the response. The most noteworthy outcome of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), held in November, 2022, was the commitment to addressing loss and damage associated with climate change. Specifically, direction was given to address disproportionate losses and damages incurred to "the most vulnerable populations and the ecosystems on which…
The Lancet(2023-05-27). Editorial] Childhood as a commodity: ending child labour.thelancet.comChildren continue to be exposed to physical harm and denied education while toiling for long hours in the world's wealthiest nations. Children as young as 12 and 13 years have been engaged in labour involving midnight shifts, dangerous machinery, and punishing physical demands across industries supplying some of the USA's largest corporations according to a harrowing New York Times investigation. Most had migrated, unaccompanied, from central America. Uncertain of their immigration status and some indebted to traffickers, many considered dangerous labour safer than deportation.
Udani Samarasekera(2023-05-27). World Report] Diagnostics get global recognition.thelancet.comA raft of new recommendations on diagnostics, including establishing national strategies and adopting lists of essential diagnostics, have been welcomed by experts. Udani Samarasekera reports.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-05-26). Chile rallies behind Peru's coup government.peoplesdispatch.orgThe former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, on Wednesday, May 24, condemned the Chilean government's decision to support Peru's de facto government in demanding the transfer of the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance. Morales pointed out that the decision was especially concerning because it had come at a time when the Peruvian Congress had approved the entry of US troops for training activities in the country. | "We are very concerned about the decision of the president of Chile, brother Gabriel Boric, to support the illegal and illegitimate government of Dina Boluarte for the pro tempore presidency…
Teri Mattson, WtF is Going on in Latin America, the Caribbean.(2023-05-26). Ecuador's President Dissolves National Assembly Triggering Early Elections.popularresistance.orgEcuador's President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the National Assembly by decree on May 17 bringing forward legislative and presidential elections and heading off an attempt by opposition politicians to impeach him. | Opposition politicians wanted to impeach Lasso over accusations he disregarded warnings of embezzlement related to a contract at state-owned oil transportation company Flopec, charges the president denies. | A majority of lawmakers had backed a resolution accusing Lasso of allowing the corrupt contract to continue after taking office in 2021, although a congressional oversight committee, which heard te…
Consortium News.(2023-05-26). Biden Missing, But Assange Sydney Rally Goes On.popularresistance.orgJoe Biden was due in Sydney Wednesday where he's facing increased pressure to let Julian Assange go. Biden cancelled the trip but a rally in Hyde Park sent him the message anyway. | Stella Assange, Scott Ludlum, John Shipton, Gabriel Shipton, David McBride and Stephen Kenny addressed the rally Wednesday morning. Stella Assange, on her first trip to Australia, vowed that she would return with a liberated Julian Assange and their children to his home country.
Clau O'Brien Moscoso, Black Agenda Report.(2023-05-26). US Troops To Train Peruvian Armed Forces, Proves US Behind Coup.popularresistance.orgAmid continuing social upheaval five months after the parliamentary coup against Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian Congress, controlled by the hard right, has approved the entrance of US troops into national territory to train the Peruvian military and National Police beginning June 1st through the end of the year. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled that protest is not a protected right under the 1993 Fujimori dictatorship era constitution. This also comes after a visit from the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association Clément Nyaletsossi Voule stated that there was no evidence of…
John Perry, Popular Resistance.(2023-05-26). Masaya In Flames — Five Years Afterwards.popularresistance.orgDuring the attempted coup in Nicaragua in 2018, Masaya was one of the cities most affected by the violence and by the widespread use of roadblocks to control the streets, many manned by armed youths. The violence began on April 18 and lasted until July 17, when police and Sandinista volunteers moved in to clear the roadblocks. Overall, in Masaya some 36 people died during the coup attempt, including three police officers (and two more were trapped and murdered after the coup attempt ended). Randall, the subject of this article, lives in Monimbó, the neighborhood or "barrio" where the violence in the city began.
People's Health Dispatch.(2023-05-26). People's Health Tribunal Finds Shell And Total Energy Guilty.popularresistance.orgA panel of environmental and human rights activists acted as judges in a People's Health Tribunal organized by African communities impacted by the operations of extractive corporations Shell and Total Energy. Supported by organizations like Medact, We the People, the People's Health Movement, #STOPEACOP, and others, they found the corporations guilty of harming the health of people across Africa. Nnimmo Bassey, Jacqueline Patterson, Kanahaus Manuel, and Dimah Mahmoud condemned Shell and Total's activities, stating that they were "extremely harmful to the livelihoods, health, right to shelter, quality of life, rig…
Palestine Action.(2023-05-26). Palestine Action Blockade Leicester's Israeli Weapons Factory.popularresistance.orgOn the 24th day of Palestine Action's siege against Leicester's Israeli Elbit factory — UAV Tactical Systems, another blockade has successfully locked down the company's only entrance gates in the early hours of this morning. | An immovable vehicle and two Palestine Actionists have locked-on in the road outside the perimeter fence, evading their paramilitary-style security workforce, the site's surveillance cameras, and inhibiting the company's ability to open by blocking staff entry. | In Leicester, and in Elbit's 7 other remaining sites in Britain, weaponry is being manufactured and exported to Israel.
Asian American Legal Defense, Education Fund.(2023-05-26). Chinese Immigrants Sue Florida Over Unconstitutional, Discriminatory Law.popularresistance.orgTallahassee, Florida — A group of Chinese citizens who live, work, study, and raise families in Florida, as well as a real estate brokerage firm in Florida that primarily serves clients of Chinese descent, are filing a lawsuit to combat Florida's discriminatory property law, SB 264. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the legislation unfairly restricts most Chinese citizens — and most citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea — from purchasing homes in the state. Unless the courts act, the law will take effect on July 1, 2023. | The plaintiffs are represented by the American Civ…
International League of People's Struggle.(2023-05-26). #JunkG7: Statement On The G7 Hiroshima Summit.popularresistance.orgWe congratulate all the members of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) and the International Peoples Front, for the Peoples' Summit to Counter G7 in Kyoto, Japan and accompanying solidarity Global Days of Action held in several countries May 18-20, 2023. | Leaders of the G7 countries — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union, met in Hiroshima this past weekend. | The G7 sought to make the Hiroshima Summit a platform for the US drive against its rivals China and Russia. Moscow dismissed it as a "propaganda show" while Be…
Anonymous(2023-05-26). Breaking: Los Angeles Valley College Website Hacked AGAIN!indybay.orgThe Van Nuys/North Hollywood community college — Los Angeles Valley College or LAVC for short — had it's website was hacked in 2017 in a cyber-security attack that cost the LACCD $28,000 in bit-coin. Now it appears to be hacked again.
Boaventura de Sousa Santos(2023-05-26). The US empire and the complicity of intellectuals.indybay.orgInterventions have always been dictated by the geopolitical and economic interests of the country. In fact, the United States is no exception to this rule. On the contrary, every empire acts in this way (see, for example, the invasions of Russia by Napoleon and Adolf Hitler). History also shows that imperial interests have often led to the suppression of aspirations for self-determination.
Brenda Norrell(2023-05-26). Family of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham Murdered by U.S. Border Patrol, Plans Protests.indybay.orgThe family of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham murdered by U.S. Border Patrol agents, plans peaceful protests at U.S. Border Patrol headquarters in Why, Arizona, and Tucson on Saturday. "Raymond called for help and, in turn, was shot down at his doorstep," the Mattia family said in a statement just released.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Alibaba denies layoffs rumors, plans to hire 15,000 new employees this year.ecns.cnAlibaba on Thursday denied the recent rumors that it would undergo extensive layoffs across various business divisions. The e-commerce giant stated that it actually expects to recruit 15,000 new employees this year, including 3,000 fresh graduates.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). 'Broad' scope for Sino-Swedish biz ties.ecns.cnThe prospects for economic and trade cooperation between China and Sweden are broad, said Ludvig Nilsson, chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Alibaba plans to increase its headcount.ecns.cnChinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Thursday night it plans to hire 15,000 people this year, refuting rumors circulating on social media platforms in recent days that the company planned to lay off 20 percent of its staff.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Chinese health officials stress rapid response at WHA.ecns.cnChina is willing to promote global cooperation in boosting epidemic response capability and tackling antimicrobial resistance, health officials said during the 76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). China criticizes G7's double-talk on decoupling.ecns.cnChina has called on the Group of Seven not to abuse trade and investment restrictions and deliver on their commitments to not decouple from China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Archaeologis score find Himalayasaurus remains.ecns.cnChinese scientists recently discovered the fossils of the Himalayasaurus in the Tibet autonomous region, making it the second time they have found similar fossils on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau since the 1960s, China Central Television reported.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Military to strengthen management processes.ecns.cnChina's Central Military Commission has tasked more than 30 divisions, brigades and regiments from various branches with piloting a campaign to fully promote the standardized classification in management of the armed forces…
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). GBA promising prospect for overseas Chinese.ecns.cnMany investment and business opportunities have been created as Guangdong province goes all out to promote the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Operator: No plan for female-only subway cars.ecns.cnThe Shanghai metro operator said on Wednesday that in light of the large number of passengers using the city's subway network, it is currently not considering having a compartment exclusively for women on each train.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Taiwan Strait not deep enough to deter love.ecns.cnAfter five years of dating and overcoming various challenges including managing a long-distance relationship, a woman from Taiwan and a man from the Chinese mainland finally tied the knot last weekend.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). New chip improves blockchain trading.ecns.cnA new generation chip made in China is making its debut at a forum held on Thursday, improving the performance by four to five times compared to the previous generation of chips.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). China opposes WHO body's Ukraine motion.ecns.cnChina voted against a resolution with reference to Russian "aggression" against Ukraine, as the country has always opposed politicization of health issues, said a Chinese delegate on Wednesday at a meeting of the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). Chinese, U.S. commerce ministers hold talks in Washington.ecns.cnChina's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo held talks in Washington on Thursday, engaging in frank, professional and constructive exchanges on China-U.S. economic and trade relations as well as issues of common concern.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). China's Commerce Minister meets with U.S. Commerce Secretary.ecns.cnChina's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Washington on Thursday while Wang was attending the 2023 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, according to the ministry.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). China, Ethiopia to enhance bilateral ties.ecns.cnChina expressed its support to the peace process in Ethiopia on Thursday, saying it stands ready to enhance bilateral cooperation to facilitate postwar reconstruction and development in the Horn of Africa country.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). China develops 1,050 irradiation induced-mutant varieties, boosting food security.ecns.cnChina has developed and officially registered 1,050 irradiation induced-mutant varieties across 46 plant species, highlighting the country's contribution to the peaceful use of nuclear technology to address challenges such as climate change and food security.
ecns.cn(2023-05-26). InsightsÔΩúInternational relations expert: G7 has transformed into a containment machine for other countries.ecns.cnLinjie Chou Zanadu, senior research fellow at the European Center for Peace and Development, claimed that G7's mission has never changed: to guard the interest of those imperial powers. In addition, Chou explained that G7 members intentionally exclude other countries that are not 100 percent in line with the Western ideological camp. Therefore, G7 is highly racist and is now an ultra neo-liberal institution.
IndybayIndybay(2023-05-26). Three Meetings This Month For Concord's Homeless Strategic Plan.indybay.orgThe city of Concord (California), will be holding three meetings this week-and-a-half, regarding the development of a homeless strategic plan. Service providers and concerned residents are urged to participate.
Khubaka, Michael Harris(2023-05-26). Leidesdorff Plaza, showcasing California Pioneers of African Descent Historic Folsom.indybay.orgMay 1966, Leidesdorff Plaza was dedicated by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library Association, Inc. | May 2023 we are excited to continue the journey towards researching, documenting, preserving and showcasing the salient contributions by people of African Descent in early California History, (1840-1875) for distant future generations.
Labor Video Project(2023-05-26). SF Chronicle PMWG Workers Demand Justice & Living Wages In Protest.indybay.orgDozens of San Francisco Chronicle workers rallied at 12 noon on May 23 2023 to demand better wages and benefits. Many of the younger workers are forced to leave because of their income and the housing crisis.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Consumer Health: Treating arthritis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects nearly 59 million people in the U.S., or approximately 1 in 4 adults. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Consumer Health: Understanding metastatic brain cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about metastatic brain cancer. Overall, the chance that a person will develop a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord in their lifetime is less than 1%, according to the American Cancer Society. Nevertheless, nearly 19,000 people in the U.S. will die from brain and spinal cord tumors in 2023. A brain tumor is a growth of cells in the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Consumer Health: What is mental health?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Cultural norms and social expectations play a role in defining mental health. There is no standard measure across cultures to determine whether a behavior is normal or when it becomes disruptive. What might be normal in one society may be a cause…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Ready to run: What are some signs of overtraining?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWe're surrounded by warning signs on roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs too. As your race date nears, it's tempting to pull out all the stops in your training. That makes this a prime time to watch for warning signs of overtraining. Overtraining or overuse injuries are any muscle or joint injuries, such as tendinitis or a stress fracture, that result from repetitive trauma. Overuse injuries typically occur…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 ways to get better sleep.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I get older, I find I have increasing issues with sleep. I struggle to fall asleep and then stay asleep. I wake up during the night and get discouraged when I see the clock. By the time I get back to sleep, my alarm is set to wake me up. I feel groggy during the day and actively look for opportunities to nap. It would be great to wake up feeling rested…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Defining head and neck cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A co-worker recently was diagnosed with oral cancer after a nagging cough led him to the doctor. It got me wondering about the incidence of head and neck cancer and what I should be screened for. I'm in my mid-40s and try to be mindful of getting an annual physical. ANSWER: There are many types of head and neck cancers, which is a broad category used to describe any cancer that starts in the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are the benefits, risks of sleeping with melatonin gummies?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMany people rely on melatonin gummies to help them get a good night's sleep. But a recent study finds that these over-the-counter supplements may not reliably contain the advertised amount of melatonin. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 19% of adults in the U.S. don't get enough sleep, and some of those sleep-deprived people use melatonin supplements to help them catch some z's. Dr. Erik St. Louis, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says melatonin…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Improving bone health before spinal surgery.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAs people age, bones lose some of their structure. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are both conditions in which bones become less dense and, therefore, can break more easily. These kinds of bone density issues are common among spinal surgery patients who are 50 and older. To avoid surgical complications, Mayo Clinic works with these patients on improving bone health before spinal surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/aYVD4xaoR4E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science students graduate in Minnesota.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic celebrated the graduation of the next generation of physicians and scientists. In a combined ceremony in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, May 19, students received degrees conferred by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Fifty-five new physicians joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic alumni, with 11 receiving both medical and doctoral degrees and 38 new biomedical scientists receiving doctoral degrees. In addition, 22 students received master's degrees. They join the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Arizona.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThirty-eight medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine's campus in Phoenix on Wednesday, May 17. They join the more than 60 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in Jacksonville, Florida, and Rochester, Minnesota, graduating on those campuses in May. These students persevered through the pandemic, learning health care in a rapidly changing environment. The students will move on to residencies at Mayo Clinic and across the country, helping ease the physician shortage and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the heart connection.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWomen experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural menopause in the U.S is 52. There's early menopause, under age 45, and premature menopause, under age 40, which may affect a very small group of women. There is also premature ovarian insufficiency. Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist, says it's important for anyone who experiences menopause to think…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Combating weight gain during menopause.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMenopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Another common complaint is added pounds. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains what is behind weight gain during menopause and what a person can do to combat it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fbNSK1GEbSk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Binge-eating disorders.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My niece is living in my home while she is attending college. I've invited her to eat meals with our family, but she typically declines, desiring to eat alone in her room. I'm concerned because she often seems to eat a lot of food at one time, like two sandwiches with two bags of chips or a quart of ice cream. Could this be a sign of an eating disorder? If so, what…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHow much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Ready to run: Assessing protein needs for performance.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAs you train for your upcoming distance race or other athletic event, you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your program and up your performance. Now's the time to take another look at what you're eating since nutrition is a key component of your training plan. Do you know how much protein you need when exercising? Judging by all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there, you could be led to believe you…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and sexual health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHot flashes and night sweats are some of the symptoms often associated with menopause. But how does menopause affect sexual health? Experts say menopause can put women at increased risk for a condition that can lead to pain during sexual intercourse. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains why and says there are safe and effective treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ULBXFuD3E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). How one tendon can throw you off your stride.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. This tendon is used when walking, running, jumping or pushing up on your toes. But if it's injured, the pain, typically located in the back of your calf, and lack of function can throw you off your stride for months. Recognizing when you're at risk for Achilles tendinitis and knowing how…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Falcon frenzy: 4 chicks banded.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMeet Piper, Aero, Horus and Genesis. They are the newest chicks to be banded and named by Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcon Program. Before banding and naming, each chick had their gender identified and also received a brief medical exam. Names for each chick were drawn from suggestions submitted by falcon fans from around the world. Right time for banding Since chicks are nearly fully grown at 3 weeks old, this is the perfect age for…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-26). Mayo Clinic researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic researchers have identified a diverse range of environmental chemicals in human bile in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare, chronic liver disease of the bile ducts. The study, published in Exposome, represents a new frontier of research at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine that explores the exposome, the measure of environmental contributors to disease and health. Most people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have some type of inflammatory bowel disease, such…
Ox Sam Camp(2023-05-26). Paiute Shoshone Defenders of Massacre Site from Lithium Mine in Urgent Need of Attorneys.indybay.orgPaiute Shoshone defenders of the unmarked burial places at the Massacre Site are in urgent need of attorneys as they must now battle Lithium Americas, a foreign corporation, that is digging into the land for lithium at Thacker Pass with permits from Biden and the Interior Department in northern Nevada. Biden calls this "green energy."
SouthFront5(2023-05-26). Water Arrives. Russian Strike Destroyed Key Section Of Ukraine's E-50 Road At Karlovskoye Reservoir.southfront.org On the afternoon of May 25, 2023, the Russian air force successfully hit a bridge and a dam of the local reservoir in the immediate rear of the Ukrainian army. | Several settlements were under the threat of waterlogging. The crossing of the water barrier for the AFU military equipment was also complicated in the area from 20 to 30 kilometers from the point of bridge destruction. |
Stephan Schulmeister(2023-05-26). Inflation in the Age of Finance Capitalism.indybay.orgThe shift of profit-striving from the real- to the financial-economy lowered economic growth Unemployment and atypical jobs soared. The welfare state was weakened. At the same time, financial wealth grew exorbitantly (the DAX increased 14-fold since 1988). The development of financial derivatives made possible profiting from short-term changes in stocks, currencies and bonds.
teleSUR, odr, YSM(2023-05-26). Ascienden a 25 las provincias dominicanas en alerta por vaguada.telesurtv.netEn alerta roja se encuentra Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo, en Santiago Rodríguez (solo para la comunidad de Guayabito), en Mote Cristi (solo para las comunidades de Martín García, el Rincón, Manga y Cruce de Manga).
Anonymous669(2023-05-26). U.S. Claims Wagner Supplied Anti-Aircraft Missiles To Sudan's Rapid Support Force.southfront.org RSF fighters with Chinese-made FN-6 systems. Via Twitter. | Russia's Wagner Group has supplied anti-aircraft missiles to the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) in Sudan, the United States Department of Treasury said on May 25. | The accusations came in a statement announcing new U.S. sanctions against the head of Russia's Wagner Group in Mali, Ivan Aleksandrovich Maslov."Most recently in Sudan, the Wagner Group has been supplying Sudan's Rapid Support Forces with surface-to-air…
_____(2023-05-26). Britain At War-Provoking The Consequences.journal-neo.org On the 19th of May, the Financial Times quoted the British Minister of Defense, Ben Wallace, stating that the West could face the threat of full-scale war with Russia and China by the end of the decade and proclaimed defence preparation a paramount task for Western countries. One has to wonder what universe Mr. Wallace […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Anand Naidoo(2023-05-26). The Heat: China-Mexico Cooperation.america.cgtn.com "Made in Mexico" takes on a new meaning for many Chinese companies who want to sell American consumers everything from furniture to electronics. In the wake of global supply chain issues during the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing trade war between the United States and …
Andrés Cabanas(2023-05-26). Guatemala: Antes y después de las elecciones.globalizacion.caLos 33 días que restan para el evento electoral pueden hacerse eternos. En esta campaña hablan muchos, se habla mucho y de muchas cuestiones, pero con una uniformidad -y vacío de propuesta- aplastante. | Miles de palabras e imágenes difundidas nos…
Daniel Campione(2023-05-26). Argentina — La democracia sufriente.globalizacion.caUna sociedad en trance de mayoritario padecimiento, con prolongado declive del nivel de vida, la calidad de la democracia en decadencia se suma al horizonte de degradación. Ya hace tiempo que en épocas preelectorales se habla sin rubores de la…
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-26). House China Committee Proposes 10 Ways to Prepare for War With China Over Taiwan.news.antiwar.comThe House's new committee on China released 10 recommendations for ways that the US should increase support for Taiwan to prepare for a future war with China over the island. Members of the panel are looking to include their recommendations in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Some of the ideas were lessons the …
ecsorinoco(2023-05-26). Following Failed Kidnapping of Imran Khan, Pakistan's Regime Desperately Cracks Down on Dissent.orinocotribune.comPakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan pledged to build a "Naya Pakistan" — a New Pakistan. He hoped to break with decades of internal misrule and gross corruption and offer a hopeful future for the world's fifth-most populous country, of nearly 248 million people. | Khan's vision also meant a New Pakistan that ended its external dependencies and subordinate Khan's period in power came at a bad time, especiall…
Eloy Osvaldo Proaño(2023-05-26). Elecciones anticipadas de agosto en Ecuador presagian una virulenta confrontación.globalizacion.caEcuador celebrará el 20 de agosto elecciones generales anticipadas luego de que el banquero-presidente Guillermo Lasso disolviera el Parlamento, al que acusó de ´abuso de poder ª y responsable de la actual crisis política. El miércoles último, en su informe de…
F. William Engdahl(2023-05-26). Global Planned Financial Tsunami Has Just Begun.globalresearch.caGreen Energy mandates are driving this inflation crisis: global shortages of fertilizers, soaring prices of natural gas, grain supply losses, coupled with the global snowballing of defaults, bankruptcies, amid a soaring inflation.
Fight Back(2023-05-26). Judge sentences Anthony Gay to 7 years of torture; Anthony's fight continues.fightbacknews.orgPeoria, IL – Activists, family members and supporters of Anthony Gay rallied outside the U.S. Central District Court in Peoria, Tuesday morning, May 23. Members of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression led the group in chanting, "Free, free Anthony Gay" and "The people united will never be defeated" before entering the courthouse for Anthony's sentencing hearing. | Anthony Gay is a political prisoner. He was incarcerated at 21 years old for a minor offense and held in solitary confinement for 22 years in Illinois prisons. Much of that time was spent in Tamms Correctional Center, a torture…
Fight Back(2023-05-26). Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela visits San Francisco as part of Nakba 75 Tour.fightbacknews.orgSan Francisco, CA — On May 19, around 100 people gathered in San Francisco State University's Knuth Hall for the San Francisco leg of the Mandela Nakba 75 Tour. It featured the Honorable Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela and member of the Parliament of South Africa. | The tour was co-hosted by the US Palestinian Community Network and the National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, and had already visited Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cleveland, and Orange County. | San Francisco State University Assistant Professor in Race and Resistance Studies Rama Ali Kased emceed the eve…
Jeferson Miola(2023-05-26). Brasil — Asfixiar al gobierno de Lula.globalizacion.caUna poderosa articulación del establishment actúa cohesivamente en la estrategia de hacer inviable y asfixiante al gobierno de Lula. En este empeño, la oposición de ultraderecha y fascista va de la mano de ciertos partidos de derecha que, sorprendentemente, incluso…
Paulo Kliass(2023-05-26). Brasil — øLula o el marco fiscal?globalizacion.caHay un conjunto de dispositivos en el proyecto de ley que ofrecen muchas más restricciones y condicionalidades al Ejecutivo que abrir espacios para llevar a cabo proyectos de desarrollo económico y social. | La posible votación del Proyecto de Ley Complementaria…
Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa(2023-05-26). CovertAction Bulletin — Eyewitness: Horrors at the Border from Biden's Policies.covertactionmagazine.comWhat is the real impact of Biden's anti-immigrant policies on the border and where is the outrage? On May 11, the U.S. government's Title 42 regulation expired. It had been in place for three years and prevented nearly all people who sought asylum in the United States from applying for it…
Staff(2023-05-26). Sobre la nueva Ley: Una visión más integral de qué es la comunicación.cubadebate.cuAlgunas consideraciones sobre el contenido de la ley, su implementación y la importancia de la comunicación social para el país. Es hora de comprender y emplear todos los recursos de la comunicación social para favorecer la participación, la transparencia, la rendición de cuentas, para poner en común, es decir unir todos nuestros conocimientos en función de extraer las mejores ideas, articularnos, generar consenso.
Staff(2023-05-26). European Union Advances Latin American Crusade in Attempt to Neutralize China.orinocotribune.comThe European Union (EU) intends to launch a diplomatic offensive on Latin America, in a crusade with the objective of "reconquering" the South American land before advancing on China, which, little by little, has gained power of geopolitical influence in the region. | According to a report made this Thursday, May 25, by Spain's
Celeste Liddle(2023-05-26). Voices beyond 'Yes' and 'No'.greenleft.org.auArrernte woman Celeste Liddle who has been engaged in Indigenous and social justice movements for a long time, says she is undecided on her vote. Below she sets out her thoughts.
Bryant Arroyo, Joe Piette(2023-05-26). Health care is a right — for those behind bars too!workers.org "This is how they treat us!" exclaimed Bryant Arroyo, incarcerated at State Correctional Institute Coal Township in Pennsylvania, He was expressing frustration with his three-year attempt to get effective treatment for severe psoriasis in his ankles. Arroyo during an online call Feb. 3, 2021. Credit: Joe Piette On April 7, . . . |
Editor(2023-05-26). Then and now, Stonewall means FIGHT BACK!workers.org June 28 will mark the 54th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Rebellion, sparked that day by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood. This iconic photo, depicting the 1971 New York City march commemorating the Stonewall Rebellion's second anniversary, . . . |
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-26). New Zealand to provide 7.75 million dollars in aid to Africa.plenglish.comWellington, May 26 (Prensa Latina) New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced on Thursday that 7.75 million dollars in aid would be provided to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia to fight severe drought.
Judy Greenspan(2023-05-26). San Francisco/Protests demand justice for trans organizer Banko Brown.workers.org San Francisco Despite the fact that recently released video footage clearly shows a Walgreens security guard tackling, beating up and then killing unarmed Black trans activist Banko Brown April 27, on busy Market Street in San Francisco, no charges will be filed. In fact, the San Francisco District Attorney's office . . . |
Maddi Johnson(2023-05-26). Nakba in Portland Solidarity with Palestine.workers.org Portland, Oregon U.S. imperialism was in the crosshairs of the Nakba event in Portland on May 21. Speeches and signs alike identified U.S. weapons and money as the critical factor that allows Israel to perpetrate genocide and apartheid on the Palestinian people. Credit: Sarah Kowaleski Speakers, including those from organizers . . . |
Lucas Estanislau(2023-05-25). Venezuela and Brazil formally restore ties.peoplesdispatch.orgVenezuela's new ambassador to Brazil, Manuel Vadell, delivered his diplomatic credentials to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday afternoon May 24, in an act that formalized the reestablishment of relations between the two countries. | Vadell had been appointed by Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, in December 2022, even before Lula took office. After the ceremony, Maduro said that the normalization of relations between Brazil and Venezuela is "a great step" that constitutes "a new starting point for the consolidation of the union between both brotherly peoples." | The presence of a new Venezuelan…
Vijay Prashad(2023-05-25). How the US war on Taiwanese semiconductors might benefit Japan.peoplesdispatch.orgIn April, Berkshire Hathaway's leader Warren Buffett told Nikkei that the geopolitical tension between the United States and China was "certainly a consideration" in his decision to divest from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC)…
AX, Unicorn Riot.(2023-05-25). Tale Of The City: Gentrification In London, Part 1.popularresistance.orgLondon, England — Gentrification has transformed the urban landscape of London's Southwark Borough over the last decade. In the Elephant and Castle area, a district known for its squatting history, community networks and strong counterculture background, activists and political groups are now trying to reconnect struggles and reignite political movements calling for fair development. This article is the first in our three-part series, Tale of the City: Gentrification in London. | This series looks at three current struggles against gentrification across different boroughs of London — each containing t…
It's Going Down.(2023-05-25). Antifascists Shut Down Neo-Nazis And Proud Boys In Sacramento.popularresistance.orgSacramento, California – Clashes broke out inside the Sacramento City Council chambers on May 23rd, as angry community members chanted, held banners, and shut down a small group of neo-Nazis who threw up Hitler salutes and attempted to address the council. | The group of white supremacists was led by Ryan Messano of the bay area, who made headlines last week for attending a previous city council meeting, spewing racist and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Writing on the neo-Nazi friendly social media platform Gab, Messano gloated, "I've commented 20+ times under my name. None of the Leftists have put it together…
Staff(2023-05-25). Hearing delayed, returned to Ramleh prison: Occupation targets Walid Daqqah's life and health.samidoun.net On Thursday, 25 May, the Israeli occupation prison system once again removed Palestinian prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter, Walid Daqqah, suffering from the rare cancer myelofibrosis and a number of severe health complications, from Assaf Harofeh civilian hospital to the infamous Ramleh prison clinic, putting his life and health at even more severe risk. The …
Staff(2023-05-25). Paris area mobilizations commemorate 75 years of Nakba and ongoing resistance.samidoun.net For over a week, many organizations held events and actions, bringing together thousands of people in Paris, France, and its suburbs. These events were part of the collective commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, a process of colonization and ethnic cleansing in Palestine still underway today, which the Palestinian people tirelessly resist. On …
Staff(2023-05-25). Belgian activists confront sportswashing of Israeli apartheid in cycling.samidoun.net Several members and sympathizers of the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine mobilized on 18 May at the "Circuit de Wallonie" cycling race in Belgium against the participation of a propaganda team for Israeli apartheid and colonialism. Carrying large banners and Palestinian flags, these supporters of justice in Palestine expressed their rejection of Israel's sportswashing of its war crimes in …
Staff(2023-05-25). Georges Abdallah sends a message to French resistance gathering on Glières plateau.samidoun.net From 19 to 21 May, thousands of people converged on the Glières plateau in Haute-Savoie France, a historic site of the French resistance to Nazi occupation, for the Resistance Forum organized by the Resistant Citizens of Yesterday and Today association. The 2023 gathering, which marked the 17th such occasion, highlighted solidarity with Palestine at the …
_____(2023-05-25). Operation Stiff Upper Lip… British Minister Rushes to Kiev Following Artyomovsk Debacle.strategic-culture.orgWhen the NATO-backed Nazi regime in Kiev is finally defeated, people like Ben Wallace will be answerable to war crimes prosecutions. | Britain's top military minister Ben Wallace was in Kiev this week on a This year marks the 80th anniversary of the same city being liberated by the Soviet Red Army from the Nazi Wehrmacht and their Ukrainian fascist collabor…
_____(2023-05-25). The War in Ukraine Was Provoked.strategic-culture.org The Biden administration's insistence on NATO enlargement has made Ukraine a victim of misconceived and unachievable U.S. military aspirations, writes Jeffrey D. Sachs. | By Jeffrey D. SACHS | George Orwell wrote in 1984 that "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past." | Governments work relentlessly to distort public perceptions of the past. Regarding the Ukraine War, the Biden administration has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the Ukraine War started with an unprovoked attack by Russia on Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. | In fact, the war was provoked by the U.S. in…
Anonymous103(2023-05-25). Inspired By Hollywood, Ukrainian Servicemen Filmed Their Deaths In Bakhmut (18+).southfront.org Illustrative Image | Since the rule of the current Kiev regime is based on lies, fake images on the TV screens and emotional TikTok videos, Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines are always armed with cameras. Most of the videos from the battlefields are shared by Ukrainian servicemen. Ukrainian men are paying with their blood in an attempt to become popular heroes. | Unfortunately, they also film their defeats. After the city of Artyomovsk (former Bakhmut) came under the full Russian control, thousa…
Anonymous349(2023-05-25). Military Situation In Donbass On May 25, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeevka | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Stupochka | The AFU reportedly hit 3 command posts, 4 concentrations of weapons and military equipment, 1 ammo depot, 2 artillery units in the pa…
Anonymous349(2023-05-25). Military Situation In Syria On May 25, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On May 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On May 24, the Turkish-backed Military Police faction reportedly arrested three people in the town of Jindires | Turkey in coordination with Qatar, will build 240,000 houses in Turkish-occupied areas in northern Syria in less than three years, according to Turkey's Interior Minister | Syria's Minister of Health, Hassan Al-Ghoba…
Anonymous349(2023-05-25). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 25, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeevka | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Stupochka | The AFU reportedly 3 command posts, 4 concentrations of weapons and military equipment, 1 ammo depot, 2 artillery units in the past 24 hours | Russian forces destroyed 3 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer in the Kupyansk region | Russian forces destroyed 2 armored vehicles, 3 howitzers in the Krasny Liman region | Russian forces destroyed 3 pickups, 1 motor vehicles, 1 howitz…
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). In Video: Turkey's Roketsan Test-Fires Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile.southfront.org Screengrab. Source: Roketsan. | On May 23, Turkey's defense giant Roketsan announced that it had successfully test-fired the Tayfun [Turkish for Typhoon] short-range ballistic missile in the country's Black Sea province of Rize. | Ismail Demir, the head of Türkiye's Defense Industries Presidency, congratulated the team involved in the test without providing any details. Video footage of the test only showed the successful launch of the missile. | Roketsan tested the Tayfun i…
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). Israeli Army Says It Downed Drone That Crossed Frontline With Lebanon.southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On May 25, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had downed a drone that crossed the frontline with Lebanon. | The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said in a brief statement that the drone was downed near the settlement of Zar'it, adding that it was tracked by Israeli air defenses."The IDF will continue to act to prevent any violation of the sovereignty of the State of Israel," the statement reads. | The IDF re…
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). Turkish Drone Strike Kills Three Yazidi Fighters In Northern Iraq (Photos).southfront.org A Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. Source: Baykar. | On March 23, three personnel of the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), a Yazidi armed faction affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were killed in a Turkish drone strike on Iraq's northern region. | The counter-terrorism services of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region said that the drone strike targeted a YBS base near the village of Khalaf in the district of Sinjar, one of the few heartlands of the non-Muslim Yazidi minority in Iraq. | Meanwhil…
Anonymous765(2023-05-25). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — May 25, 2023.southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
Anonymous834(2023-05-25). Germany Wants Sanctions On Russia's Nuclear Cooperation With Europe.southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant. | Once again, Germany makes it clear that it is willing to sacrifice its own strategic interests just to match US geopolitical plans. The country is launching a campaign to extend the boycott of Russia to the level of sanctions against the nuclear sector, which will seriously harm Berlin and other states, but will favor American interest of increasing tens…
Anonymous834(2023-05-25). Looming Mutiny Among Kiev Regime Forces?southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Written by It's hardly breaking news that the relationship between the Kiev regime and its armed forces has been anything but harmonious. However, in recent months,
Ashley Curtin(2023-05-25). Fast fashion pollutes the Atacama Desert in Chile.nationofchange.orgWith nearly 60,000 tons of unsold clothes arriving globally from Europe, Asia and North America to the port town of Iquique, about 39,000 tons of fast fashion ends up in the landfill in the desert.
Beenash Jafri(2023-05-25). Stabbings Near UC Davis Were Terrifying, But More Policing Won't Make Us Safer.truthout.orgThe city of Davis, California, was recently shaken up following a spate of stabbings — three over the course of five days, beginning on April 27 — which left two dead and one severely injured. Davis is a small, affluent, college town where no one expects "bad" things to happen, even though they sometimes do. Due to that illusion of safety, it's not uncommon to see children freely roaming… |
Cameron Orr(2023-05-25). The struggle for affordable housing in New Jersey stretches back decades.peoplesworld.org JERSEY CITY, N.J.—In the 1960s, policymakers in the historically Black town of Mount Laurel, N.J., began pricing out Black and Latino residents and demolishing their homes. In 1970, local civil rights activist Ethel Lawrence and other community leaders invited Mayor Bill Haines to Jacob's Chapel, an African American church, to discuss their plan to build …
Chauncey K. Robinson(2023-05-25). 'The Little Mermaid' 2023 review: Adaptation shines bright with focus on women's self-determination.peoplesworld.org Fairy tales, although fantastical in nature, have been used for centuries to push forth ideals and life lessons from the perspective of the culture that creates them. Many have been passed down through the generations in various places, shifting and evolving to reflect the sensibilities of their day and age. The new 2023 live-action adaptation …
Chris Walker(2023-05-25). A Single Parent's Complaint Leads School District to Ban Amanda Gorman Poem.truthout.orgA Florida school district has restricted student access to a poem written by a Black poet for the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021. Amanda Gorman recited her poem, "The Hill We Climb," two years ago at the most recent presidential inauguration. Gorman's poem largely centered on the work yet to be done in the United States to achieve equity and justice for all. |
Chris Walker(2023-05-25). Glitches on Twitter Interrupt Ron DeSantis's 2024 Presidential Campaign Launch.truthout.orgOn Wednesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced his 2024 bid for the GOP nomination for president in a Twitter livestream that was marred by glitches and technical difficulties. The first-of-its-kind event, which was hyped up by both DeSantis and Twitter owner Elon Musk, was widely panned by political and media observers. Musk, along with tech entrepreneur David Sacks, hosted the livestream on… |
Chris Walker(2023-05-25). Most Americans Want Gun Reform — But State Laws Have Loosened Since Uvalde.truthout.orgNew polling demonstrates that a majority of Americans believe it's more important to control gun violence than it is to protect gun rights. The polling demonstrates that voters believe gun reform is necessary to curtail the vast number of gun-related deaths in the U.S. each year. But lawmakers have largely ignored constituents' demands, with the majority of gun laws enacted this year granting… |
Editor(2023-05-25). East Palestine, 100 Days Later.scheerpost.com Months after an explosive Norfolk Southern train derailment changed their lives and communities forever, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area feel "numb," lied to, and abandoned… and they're running out of drinkable water.
Editor(2023-05-25). Flag March: The Annual Israeli Display Of Jewish Supremacy.scheerpost.com By Miko Peled / MintPress News The annual display of Jewish Supremacy in Palestine, known as the Flag March, is not limited to the Old City of Jerusalem. It is part of a campaign of intimidation in cities around the country that have a significant Palestinian population. This year this racist, violent display of supremacy …
Editor(2023-05-25). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary.scheerpost.com By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Mark Weisbrot / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading experts in the study of economic sanctions to help to answer a critical, but often-ignored, question: What are the human consequences of US economic sanctions? …
Emily Drabinski(2023-05-25). The Fight Against Book Bans Is Mobilizing a New Generation of Student Activists.truthout.orgThe rise of organized attempts to censor school curricula and materials available in school libraries is proving to be a fertile training ground for a new generation of student activists. Facing the removal of books about LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experiences, students are demanding the right to read in schools across the country. Nowhere is this truer than in Texas, a state where equal access to a range… |
Jake Johnson(2023-05-25). 2 Democrats Join House GOP in Voting to Repeal Student Debt Relief.truthout.orgTwo House Democrats — Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington — faced backlash on Wednesday after voting for a GOP resolution that would repeal President Joe Biden's student debt relief program, which is currently on hold as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a pair of deeply flawed legal challenges. The resolution, led by Rep. Bob Good (R-Virginia), aims to make use of a… |
Jake Johnson(2023-05-25). Sanders Leads Senate Call to Investigate Price-Gouging Military Contractors.truthout.orgSen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday led a group of senators in urging the Pentagon to investigate price gouging by military contractors after a CBS News probe that aired on "60 Minutes" earlier this week confirmed that private corporations are drastically overcharging the Defense Department for weaponry and other equipment, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in excess taxpayer spending and… |
Karen J. Greenberg(2023-05-25). The US Continues to Try to Suppress Details About Its Torture Programs.truthout.orgIn the Blindman's Buff variation of tag, a child designated as "It" is tasked with tapping another child while wearing a blindfold. The sightless child knows the other children, all able to see, are there but is left to stumble around, using sounds and knowledge of the space they're in as guides. Finally, that child does succeed, either by bumping into someone, peeking, or thanks to sheer dumb… |
Lyric Aquino(2023-05-25). Biden Administration Pauses Copper Mining Project on Sacred Apache Site.truthout.orgThe Biden administration has put a pause on plans to erect a copper mine in Arizona on land known as Oak Flat, a site sacred to the San Carlos Apache and other Indigenous nations in the area. The U.S. Forest Service has told a federal court it is not sure when an environmental impact statement could be approved, an action which would set off the land swap allowing Resolution Copper… |
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-25). Florida unions sue DeSantis for serious violations of the U.S. Constitution.peoplesworld.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Florida Education Association, the joint AFT-NEA affiliate in the Sunshine State, along with the top union for the state's public college faculty, are suing right-wing anti-education Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his minions for violating the U.S. Constitution. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Gainesville, specifically says Florida's SB256, which the …
Nermeen Shaikh(2023-05-25). Ukrainians Are Demanding a Just Postwar Reconstruction.truthout.orgAs calls grow for an end to the war in Ukraine, a number of recent developments indicate the war could instead be expanding beyond Ukraine's borders. Russia has signed an agreement with Belarus to begin deploying tactical nuclear weapons there, and a group of pro-Ukrainian fighters from Russia has attacked sites in the Russian region of Belgorod using what appears to be U.S. |
Ramzy Baroud(2023-05-25). Israel's brutality driving Democratic Party voters and some lawmakers to support Palestine.peoplesworld.org Though the government of the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed "unbreakable bond" with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. Following the provocative "Flag March" on May 18, which is carried out annually by Israeli Jewish extremists in the Occupied Palestinian …
Raymond Nat Turner(2023-05-25). Paragons of modern American fascism: Two new poems by Raymond Nat Turner.peoplesworld.org Count Ghouliani's Grift Shop— government of the rich on display I. 90 proof most matters handled after 2PM. Law partners Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker Red, et al. High profile firm the renown Scandal, Scandal and Scandalous, LLC… II. No Amos and Andy operation. No lil slow mom-and-pop shop. His Grift Shop's where big …
Robert Reich(2023-05-25). Why anti-worker Musk pushed anti-woke DeSantis on Twitter.peoplesworld.org Did you catch Ron DeSantis's announcement on Twitter? No? Of course not. Who in their right mind would waste their time listening to DeSantis being interviewed by Elon Musk? Who would want to give any credence at all to the anti-woke culture warrior and the anti-worker robber baron? It was a technical fiasco, anyway. So …
Sharon Zhang(2023-05-25). Supreme Court Ruling Opens Millions of Acres of Wetlands to Pollution.truthout.orgThe Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday that severely curtails the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ability to regulate water pollution in the latest of the far right justices' crusade against environmental regulations. In a 5-4 decision, with the three liberal justices and Brett Kavanaugh disagreeing, the Court ruled that the EPA's jurisdiction over protecting the "waters of the… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-05-25). US Spent $1.1 Trillion of Federal Discretionary Money on Militarism in Past Year.truthout.orgA staggering majority of the U.S. federal discretionary budget went toward so-called defense and other militaristic and carceral programs in the past year, a new report reveals, as U.S. defense spending continues to reach new heights. According to an analysis by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) released on Wednesday, the U.S. spent $1.1 trillion of the discretionary budget on militarism and… |
Staff(2023-05-25). Quiz: What You Need to Know About Fair Housing.aclu.orgAccess to housing is a right that should be equally accessible to everyone in the country — but this is sadly far from reality. Although federal protections have been established to eliminate bias-driven hurdles, many practices still exist today that make it harder for Black people and other people of color, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and many others to access stable housing. | To create a more just society in which everyone's civil rights are recognized, we must work to end discriminatory housing policies and practices. Test your knowledge and learn more about how the ACLU is advocat…
WSWS(2023-05-25). Union abruptly ends strike of New York City resident physicians.wsws.orgThe Committee of Interns and Residents has sent its members back to work at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens without allowing them to vote on the tentative agreement, which will do nothing to improve their poverty wages.
WSWS(2023-05-25). G7 summit ultimatum sets stage for war with Russia.wsws.orgThe G7 summit from 19 to 21 May marks a major step towards a nuclear third world war. The G7 gave Russia an ultimatum that leaves no room for diplomatic solutions.
WSWS(2023-05-25). Lawsuit exposes horrific conditions in Washington D.C. jail.wsws.orgThe conditions that impact the United States' most poor and vulnerable in the country's capital are a clear exposure of the government's rank hypocrisy about "human rights" and "democracy."
WSWS(2023-05-25). Attendees at Sydney protest defending Assange speak out.wsws.org"We need people like Julian, so we know what's really going on in the world. Biden is trying to get a US journalist out of Russia, and he said, 'Journalism is not a crime,' so why hasn't Julian been released?"
_____(2023-05-25). Syria: the path to conflict resolution is open.journal-neo.org After more than a year of behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Syria's membership in the Arab League of States (LAS) was finally restored when Arab foreign ministers reached a consensus on an issue that has been causing sharp divisions since the start of the Syrian crisis 12 years ago. On May 7, the Arab League's foreign ministers adopted a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-05-25). Yet another success of Russia's Middle East diplomacy.journal-neo.org On May 10, an earlier announced meeting of the foreign ministers of the Astana format participants — Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria — took place in Moscow. It should be noted that this summit of representatives of the Quartet took the baton from the heads of defense departments. The latter shows that Russia, as the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Alex Bainbridge(2023-05-25). Sydney rallies against AUKUS, after Quad meeting rescheduled.greenleft.org.auInternational Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Australian director Gem Romuld said that the hundreds at the rally were just the tip of the iceberg of a new movement that is building against militarism. Alex Bainbridge reports.
Ana Zorita(2023-05-25). Ecuador: US gov't, corporate media back Lasso's manoeuvre.greenleft.org.auThe United States and the corporate media is defending Ecuadorian right-wing president Guillermo Lasso, who dissolved the country's parliament on May 17 and will rule by decree for up to six months until new elections are held, reports Ana Zorita.
Ann Brown(2023-05-25). Is Sharp Rise In Strokes From Covid, Vaccines, Or Something Else? What The Science Says.moguldom.comOn April 11, Jamie Foxx was admitted to the emergency room due to an unknown illness. His daughter, Corinne, posted on social media the next day, "From the Foxx family: We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday." The family has been hush-hush about what caused the medical emergency. …
Ann Brown(2023-05-25). Legendary Singer Tina Turner Passes Away At 83.moguldom.comHow can one describe Tina Turner? She was a Black American singer that defied musical genres and racial barriers in entertainment. She was a domestic abuse survivor. She was a woman who reinvented herself and rebranded her career to go to heights unimagined. She was a mother. She was a country girl who made big. …
Barry Sheppard(2023-05-25). United States: Republicans intensify anti-trans campaign.greenleft.org.auThe Republican onslaught against LGBTQ communities in the United States is escalating, reports Barry Sheppard. So far this year, 51 anti LGBTQ bills have passed in 18 Republican-controlled states.
Brittani Banks(2023-05-25). How Workers in the South Are Defying History.independentmediainstitute.orgWorkers at Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, Georgia, launched a union drive to secure better wages, work-life balance, and a voice on the job. The company resisted them. History defied them. Geography worked against them. But they stood together, believed in themselves, and achieved a historic victory that's reverberating throughout the South. About 1,400 …
cameron orr(2023-05-25). The U.S. military budget is a threat to democracy.cpusa.org Congress and U.S. presidents routinely ask how the government will pay for education and healthcare, for cleaning the environment, for ensuring labor justice — all the human needs. But rarely, if ever, do they ask where the vast fortune they are flooding into the Pentagon budget will come from. After the end of World …
Dan Kovalik, Rick Sterling(2023-05-25). Journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Crimea.dissidentvoice.org At the end of April of this year, the two of us ventured together to Russia. We went with the purpose of fact-finding and also to make a point that we do not believe that Russia should be isolated from the world through sanctions and travel bans. At this moment, Russia is more isolated from …
Dana Sanchez(2023-05-25). Target Fumbles Into Branding Nightmare With Backlash Over LGBTQ Kids Clothing.moguldom.comThe eighth-largest retail chain in the U.S has allowed itself to be taken hostage by an anti-LGBTQ campaign, saying Tuesday it would remove some products related to Pride Month after some customers made employees feel unsafe about the products. Target has sold rainbow-colored clothing, décor and other items related to Pride Month for more than …
Dana Sanchez(2023-05-25). Why Some Experts Say More Advanced Artificial Intelligence Can Attack Humans: 3 Things To Know.moguldom.comCiting a potential danger to humanity, more than 31,000 people including tech leaders and researchers signed an open letter on March 22 urging a six-month moratorium on developing artificial intelligence systems more powerful than GPT-4. Twitter owner Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak were among those who signed. "Should we automate away all the jobs, …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-25). Prigozhin Says 20,000 Wagner Fighters Were Killed in Bakhmut Battle.news.antiwar.comRussia's Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said in an interview posted on Telegram Wednesday that about 20,000 of his fighters were killed in the 224-day battle of Bakhmut. Prigozhin said half of those who died in the brutal battle were convicts he recruited from prison. "Throughout the [entire combat] operation, I recruited 50,000 prisoners, of which …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-25). Lukashenko Says Efforts to Move Russian Nukes to Belarus Have Begun.news.antiwar.comBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that the efforts to send Russian nuclear weapons to Belarus have begun as the two nations signed an agreement to formalize the deployment. The agreement was signed by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and his Belarusian counterpart in Minsk. According to Russia's TASS news agency, the documents outline the …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-25). Rep. Nadler 'Wouldn't Care' If Ukraine Used F-16s to Strike Russian Territory.news.antiwar.comRep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) said Wednesday that he "wouldn't care" if Ukraine used American-made F-16s to strike Russian territory despite the risk of such an attack escalating into a direct clash between the US and Russia. When asked by Epoch Times reporter Liam Cosgrove if he was concerned about the potential of Ukraine using F-16s …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-25). Ukraine Sent Poor, Untrained Men Into Bakhmut Meat Grinder to Save Better Forces for Counteroffensive.news.antiwar.comUkraine sent untrained recruits into the battle of Bakhmut to save its professional soldiers for an expected counteroffensive, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The Journal spoke with men who were part of a small group that was sent into Bakhmut, which became known as the meat grinder, just a few days after being mobilized. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-25). US Building New Base in Northern Syria.news.antiwar.comThe US-led anti-ISIS coalition is building a new military base in Syria's northern province of Raqqa, The New Arab reported, citing a source close to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The US backs the SDF and keeps about 900 troops in eastern Syria, allowing the US to control about one-third of Syria's territory. The …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-25). US, South Korea Hold Largest Live-Fire Drills in Latest Provocation Toward North.news.antiwar.comThe US and South Korea on Thursday held massive live-fire drills near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) border in the latest provocation toward Pyongyang that will likely provoke North Korean missile tests. According to the South Korean news agency Yonhap, the exercises are the US and South Korea's largest-ever combined live-fire joint drills, and they were …
Editor(2023-05-25). 'Apartheid' designation ignored as Israel kills children in Gaza AGAIN.mronline.org Israel's recent bombing of the Gaza Strip from May 9—13 killed 33 Palestinians, including seven children. FAIR looked at coverage of these attacks from the Washington Post, New York Times and CNN, and didn't find a single reference to Israel as an apartheid state, despite this being the consensus in the human rights community.
Editor(2023-05-25). The illuminating influence of Eric Huntley.mronline.org When I sat down with Eric Huntley it was under the premise of interviewing him about the new community garden that he has established—along with filmmaker and organiser Sukant Chandan—in the London borough of Ealing, just minutes away from where he and his late-wife, Jessica Huntley, ran their bookshop and publishing house.
Ediz Tiyansan(2023-05-25). Barbie honors Chinese-American icon Anna May Wong.america.cgtn.com Barbie unveiled a new doll that pays tribute to Anna May Wong, the first major Asian-American movie star in Hollywood, as part of their initiative to celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the U.S.
Fight Back(2023-05-25). Appleton, WI: Activists shut down county board meeting, call for removal of transphobic member.fightbacknews.orgAppleton, WI – Over 50 outraged community members gathered outside the Outagamie County Courthouse on May 23 for a protest demanding accountability around Tim Hermes, a member of the Outagamie County Board of Supervisors. The event took aim at Hermes after recent transphobic comments he made during a board meeting became public. A look at his social media reveals a long history of bigotry and racism. The demand put forward was for Hermes's removal from office. | The action was organized by members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Appleton Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), and a brand ne…
Fight Back(2023-05-25). Coalition to March on RNC blasts policy allowing Milwaukee to keep body cam footage secret during RNC.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – Organizers with the Coalition to March on the RNC held a press conference Monday, May 22, to condemn the Fire and Police Commission's (FPC) recent decision to suspend policy requiring Milwaukee Police officers to release body cam footage within a reasonable time frame to the public. | "Today we are gathered in response to the trampling of civil liberties, being led by the Milwaukee Police Department and the Republican National Convention, and being carried out by the Fire and Police Commission," said Omar Flores, one of the spokespersons for the coalition. "The coalition and the people of Milwauk…
Fight Back(2023-05-25). Detroit day of resistance sends message: "No to APEC! Not in our city!"fightbacknews.orgDetroit, MI – The International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS), Public Citizen, and local organizers united in a day of resistance to APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation). The senior officials of APEC stopped in Detroit for some of their U.S. meetings to solidify the IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework) deal. | The IPEF represents more of the same failed policy the U.S. attempts to push on workers both here and abroad – hyper exploitation and investment abroad, deindustrialization and unemployment at home. Much like the embattled TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) which was pushed by the U.S. until 2…
Fight Back(2023-05-25). Jacksonville still demands Justice for Vernell Bing Jr, remembers victims of JSO police terror.fightbacknews.orgJacksonville, FL – On May 21, the Jacksonville Community Action Committee and the family of Vernell Bing Jr., under the leadership of Vernell's mother, Ms. Shirley, celebrated the Third annual Red Day at A. Phillip Randolph Park. With chants of "Justice for Lil Red," over 70 people came out to enjoy food and music while hearing from families of those affected by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) police terror. | Red Day is a celebration of the life and legacy of Vernell "Red" Bing Jr. who was killed by JSO killer cop Tyler Landreville in 2016, shot in the back unarmed. No charges were ever filed for this killin…
Fight Back(2023-05-25). Programa Político de la OSCL ahora disponible en español.fightbacknews.orgEl libro traducido al español del programa político de la Organización Socialista Camino de la Libertad ya está disponible. Esperamos que esta nueva traducción ayude a traer ideas revolucionarias a una mayor audiencia, incluyendo al movimiento de la liberación Chicano y el movimiento para los derechos inmigratorios. | OSCL es una organización que reconoce la existencia de la nación Chicano de Aztlán y miramos la lucha por su liberación como parte importante de nuestra estrategia para la revolución en los Estados Unidos. La introducción de nuestro programa dice: | En 1846, Estados Unidos lanzó una guerra que re…
Franc Contreras(2023-05-25). Active volcano near Mexico City spewing lava, ash and rocks.america.cgtn.com The giant Popocatepetl volcano stands over 5,400 meters tall. Its eruptions are sending volcanic ash and rocks high into the sky, and threatening hundreds of thousands of residents living near the volcano. See the latest.
infobrics(2023-05-25). India Brazil to Strengthen Ties.infobrics.orgPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to strengthen bilateral relations during a meeting in Hiroshima, the first between the two dignitaries…
infobrics(2023-05-25). Looming mutiny among Kiev regime forces?>.infobrics.orgZelensky's attempts to self-promote as some kind of a military leader despite the sore absence of a clearly defined plan of action have pushed most of the military elite into opposition, as he essentially turned the military into some sort of a theater of his with the sole purpose of waging an infowar, resulting in needless massive casualties for the Kiev regime forces.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-25). Closing Remarks at African Liberation Day 2023: We Must Win.libya360.wordpress.comAll African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) Below are remarks offered by Debora Soares da Gama of the AAPRP Central Committee at the conclusion of the 2023 African Liberation Day International Webinar on May 25, 2023. Her remarks call for a strong focus on political education, organization and revolutionary optimism in our journey toward defeating neocolonialism…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-25). Freedom Libraries: Liberating Minds for Action against Oppression and Exploitation.libya360.wordpress.comJohn Graversgaard Mileston, MS: June 1964. Community Center Construction, Freedom summer 1964. Mileston Summer volunteer carpenter, Jim Boebel, and a local resident post a shotgun watch at the community center against a fire bomb threat by local whites. Threats were common that summer and local men took turns guarding the community every night. The civil…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-25). On the Long Path to Reparations.libya360.wordpress.comCira Pascual Marquina Jesús "Chucho" García is an intellectual and activist, and the author of several books, including Afrovenezolanidad e inclusión en el Proceso Bolivariano [Afro-Venezuelanness and Inclusion in the Bolivarian Process, 2018]. He is also a founder of the Network of Afro-Venezuelan Organizations and a member of the National Decolonization Commission. In this interview, García talks…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-25). Slavery and Prior Accumulation in Venezuela.libya360.wordpress.comCira Pascual Marquina Enrique S. Rivera is a historian, journalist, and documentary film producer. He teaches at UCLA, and his recent book, The Untold History of Capitalism: Primitive Accumulation and the Anti-Slavery Revolution (2021), focuses on the 1795 anti-slavery rebellion in the west of what we now know as Venezuela, but it also examines the origins of…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-25). Sudan: Breaking the Chains of Indifference.libya360.wordpress.comKhalid Abiah The significance of ending the ongoing war in Sudan cannot be overstated, and represents more than just an end to violence. It provides a critical moment for the international community to follow the lead of the Sudanese people. They say that the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-25). Toxic Contagion: Funds, Food and Pharma.libya360.wordpress.comColin Todhunter August 18, 2021. A day like no other? For, on this day seed systems, farmer-managed seed systems and farmers' rights on the African continent came under direct attack by a body that should be their primary custodian—the African Union (AU) | Source In 2014, the organisation GRAIN revealed that small farms produce most of…
Jeremy Kuzmarov(2023-05-25). CIA Officers Admitted the Agency Ran Drug Traffic During Indochina Wars.covertactionmagazine.comIn new memoir, CIA expert shares interviews he conducted with CIA paramilitary officers who spilled the beans about CIA drug trafficking along with other major crimes. In 1991, during the 1st Persian Gulf War, investigative journalist Douglas Valentine traveled to Thailand and interviewed a group of legendary CIA officers who had helped run the secret …
Juan Montaño Escobar(2023-05-25). Ecuador — El patriarca sin retoño.globalizacion.caEl día que ganó esas elecciones debió ser el mayor alegrón de su existencia. El Patriarca de esta letanía en clave de insensato pesimismo. La duda ética del resultado obtenido en la primera vuelta está intacta y será una sombra…
M. K. Bhadrakumar(2023-05-25). U.S. hopes to snatch victory from jaws of defeat in Ukraine.mronline.org The G7 Leaders' 2700-word statement on Ukraine, issued in Hiroshima after their summit meeting glossed over the burning question today—the so-called counter-offensive against the Russian forces.
Nitza Soledad Perez(2023-05-25). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces White House bid.america.cgtn.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially entered the Republican race for the presidential nomination of his party. Protesters marched through downtown Miami, and the announcement drew attacks from two rivals, Democrats and Trump supporters.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-05-25). Far Right Holds Chile Hostage.orinocotribune.comBy Carole Concha Bell — May 23, 2023 | The ultra-conservative Republican Party won a majority on Chile's new Constitutional Council, delivering a major blow to President Gabriel Boric's transformative platform. | President Gabriel Boric's government suffered a
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-05-25). Russia Has Lowest Inflation in Europe — PM.orinocotribune.comConsumer price growth has slowed to 2.3% in May, Mikhail Mishustin announced | Inflation in Russia has continued to slow through May, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told a Shanghai business forum on Tuesday, noting that the indicator is currently the lowest in Europe. | "As of early May, inflation slowed to 2.3% year-over-year. This is the lowest figure among all European countries," Mishustin stated. The indicator continued to fall after a sharp drop to 3.51% in March from 10.99% in February. It is currently well below the government target of 5% for the year. | In comparison, Switzerland recorded 2.6% inflati…
Peter Koenig(2023-05-25). Towards Digital Tyranny? Beware of the QR Code, Remember Agenda ID2020?globalresearch.caIt's Agenda ID2020 on steroids. It's the worldwide invasion of the QR code — QR coding of everything, all of your most intimate data, health, personal behaviors, habits — track records of where we have been and even where we may be planning to go. Nothing will escape the QR code. Nobody talks about it.
Philip A. Faruggio(2023-05-25). Farruggio for President 2024.dissidentvoice.orgSince my governor, Fascism Forever Captain Ron as I call him, just announced for President, allow me to jump into the fray. Of course, I have not much of a chance as anyone else who stands apart from the Two Party/One Party scam to get the support needed without raising and spending a fortune. Issues! …
Ramzy Baroud(2023-05-25). "Not On Our Dime": Why Democrats Are Finally Challenging Israel.mintpressnews.com Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. | Following the provocative ' The language used by the US State Dep…
Rick Rozoff(2023-05-25). Abrams tanks arrive in Germany for Ukraine war, Pentagon to start F-16 training soon.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comStars and StripesMay 25, 2023 Abrams tanks for training Ukrainians now in Europe, Pentagon hopes to begin F-16 pilot training soon Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that more than 30 American-made M1 Abrams tanks for training Ukrainians have arrived in Europe, so they are prepared for when the battle-ready versions arrive later in the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-05-25). U.S. opens new NATO interceptor missile headquarters in Turkey.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comStars and StripesMay 25, 2023 Long-awaited US Army missile defense headquarters opens in Turkey to positive reviews An under-the-radar Army missile defense mission in southern Turkey got a boost this month when a new operational headquarters that was seven years in the making finally came to fruition. The so-called Ready Building, where soldiers are responsible …
Staff(2023-05-25). Punto Deportivo: øQué se espera de Cuba en los Juegos Centroamericanos? (+ Video).cubadebate.cuLos 24 Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe tendrán lugar en San Salvador del 23 de junio al 8 de julio. Históricamente, Cuba ha dominado la lid multideportiva, aunque hace cuatro años en Barranquilla perdió el cetro regional.Sobre las posibilidades de Cuba en el evento nos comentan los periodistas Joel García y Angélica Arce Montero.
Staff(2023-05-25). Asamblea Nacional constituye comisiones para el trabajo parlamentario.cubadebate.cuEl presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, Esteban Lazo Hernández, informó este jueves la constitución de las once comisiones para el trabajo parlamentario y nombró a los presidentes de cada una de ellas. Explicó que la composición de las comisiones es heterogénea, para garantizar y favorecer la labor de la comisión.
Staff(2023-05-25). Asamblea Nacional define cronograma legislativo de la décima legislatura.cubadebate.cuEl nuevo cronograma legislativo contiene las normas jurídicas previstas para el 2022 y que, por disímiles motivos, se decidió su aprobación en la actual legislatura, así como las solicitudes de varias instituciones para la elaboración de normas jurídicas que permitan la actualización del ordenamiento jurídico cubano. En el periodo 2023-2027 se prevé aprobar 52 leyes, de ellas 16 previstas inicialmente en el cronograma legislativo para el 2022.
Staff(2023-05-25). Cambio climático puede impactar sostenibilidad de población de peces.cubadebate.cuLos peces polares experimentan una mortalidad más baja que los tropicales, por lo que retrasan la reproducción para cuando son más grandes y pueden producir más huevos, lo cual puede tener implicaciones para los efectos del cambio climático en la sostenibilidad de las poblaciones de peces, reveló la investigación realizada por la Universidad de Monash, Australia.
Staff(2023-05-25). Muere madre de héroe cubano.cubadebate.cuEl Ministerio del Interior (Minint) lamentó el fallecimiento a la edad de 81 años de Juana Quintosa Quintosa, madre de Rolando Pérez Quintosa, Héroe de la República de Cuba y mártir de ese organismo. En nota publicada en su sitio web, el Minint refirió que Quintosa Quintosa nunca dejó de honrar la memoria de su hijo, quien sufrió el ataque de un grupo de contrarrevolucionarios.
Staff(2023-05-25). Parlamento cubano aprueba Ley de Comunicación Social.cubadebate.cuLa Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su décima legislatura, aprobó este jueves la nueva Ley de Comunicación Social, durante la segunda sesión extraordinaria que se desarrolla en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana. El presidente del Instituto de Comunicación e Información Social, Alfonso Noya Martínez, presentó el proyecto de ley a los diputados.
Staff(2023-05-25). Se mantiene la producción de cilindros de gas, pese a limitaciones.cubadebate.cuAunque a un 40 de su capacidad productiva, debido a la carencia de recursos financieros y materiales, la local Empresa de Conformación de Metales (Conformat) de Matanzas se mantiene activa en la fabricación y reparación de cilindros de gas para toda Cuba. En lo que va del presente año se produjeron 17 mil recipientes conocidos por balitas, y la meta es llegar a 70 mil.
Staff(2023-05-25). Venezuela formalizó restablecimiento de relaciones con Brasil.cubadebate.cuEl nuevo embajador de Venezuela en Brasil, Manuel Vadell, entregó sus credenciales diplomáticas al presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, en un acto que formalizó el restablecimiento de las relaciones entre ambos países. El portal Brasil de Fato indica que Vadell fue nombrado por el jefe de Estado venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.
Staff(2023-05-25). Vicepresidenta de Gabón llegó a Cuba en visita oficial.cubadebate.cuLa vicepresidenta de Gabón, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, arribó hoy a Cuba para realizar su primera visita oficial a la isla. Según informó la cancillería cubana, la dignataria sostendrá conversaciones oficiales con el vicepresidente, Salvador Valdés, con el vice primer ministro y titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Ricardo Cabrisas, entre otras autoridades.
Staff(2023-05-25). "Governing by Distraction": Florida Union Leader Says Ron DeSantis Is No Friend of Workers.democracynow.org Ron DeSantis officially launched his presidential campaign Wednesday, pitting the Florida governor against his former ally Donald Trump and at least five other Republicans in a fight for their party's 2024 nomination. His formal announcement came in a Twitter audio stream hosted by the company's billionaire owner, Elon Musk, and was beset by technical problems. As governor of Florida, DeSantis has signed a slew of bills targeting reproductive rights, immigrant rights, the transgender community, and diversity programs in schools. He has also recently signed legislation to weaken the power of public sec…
Staff(2023-05-25). Headlines for May 25, 2023.democracynow.orgAnti-Kremlin Militia That Staged Attacks in Russia Used U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles, Fighting Punctures Ceasefire in Khartoum as U.N. Warns 1.3M Have Fled Sudan, U.N. Appeal for Aid to Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa Falls Far Short of Goal, After Battering Guam, Typhoon Mawar Heads Toward Philippines as Category 5 Storm, German Police Stage Nationwide Raids Against "Last Generation" Climate Action Group, Watchdog Says 90% of Chevron's Carbon Offsets Are "Junk", Rep. Matt Gaetz Admits Republicans Are Holding U.S. Economy "Hostage" over Debt Limit, Ron DeSantis Launches 202…
Staff(2023-05-25). Oxfam: G7 Countries Owe the Global South More Than $13 Trillion in Development & Climate Assistance.democracynow.org A new Oxfam analysis released as the leaders of the Group of 7 nations met in Hiroshima, Japan, shows G7 countries collectively owe poor nations in the Global South more than $13 trillion in development and climate assistance. But instead, these countries are saddled with daily debt repayments of $232 million, deepening the global chasm of inequality. That debt burden "is essentially the money that could have been invested in education, in health, in gender justice programs, in ensuring safe drinking water, in climate resilience," says Amitabh Behar, the interim executive director of Oxfam Internation…
Staff(2023-05-25). Venezuela at Eurasian Economic Union Summit: 'The World Needs New International Financial System'.orinocotribune.comDuring a speech at the Second Summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, urged participants to reflect on the need to create a new international financial infrastructure, and further highlighted the importance of creating an economic model that serves humanity, and does not solely serve hegemonic forces. | The Venezuelan vice president made a call at the summit, held this Wednesday, May 24, for nations of the region and beyond to resume their leading role in the world economy. She further elaborated, explaining that 23 years ago the world's main trading partner…
Staff(2023-05-25). Venezuela Rejects Unfounded US Accusations Regarding Terrorism.orinocotribune.comThe government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela issued a The Venezuelan government emphasized in the document that the US must respect international law, and called on the authorities of the US to practice diplomacy in order to strengthen stability and world peace. | El Gobie…
Vijay Prashad(2023-05-25). The Group of Seven Should Finally Be Shut Down.dissidentvoice.org Leon Golub (USA), Vietnam II, 1973. During the May 2023 Group of Seven (G7) summit, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, near where the meeting was held. Not doing so would have been an act of immense discourtesy. Despite many …
Rhoda Wilson(2023-05-25). Pfizer donations to organisations in 2021, of course, had no influence …expose-news.comAaron Siri tweeted a summary of donations made by Pfizer in 2021 to American universities, hospitals, medical associations, cancer organisations and medical organisations. "Pfizer donations to [those] organisations in 2021, of course, …
A Guest Author(2023-05-25). ALU's Chris Smalls: 'Worker solidarity doesn't stop at the border'.workers.org Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls greets Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on May 1, 2023. By Chris Smalls On May Day, I joined a delegation of organizers on a trip to Cuba to show solidarity with the Cuban people and call out the injustice that is an economic . . . |
Brian Walsh(2023-05-25). Let More Prisoners Take College Classes.progressive.orgThere are hundreds of currently incarcerated individuals who are driven but who lack the opportunity to obtain a higher education. We can do better.
Judy Greenspan(2023-05-25). Solidarity with Haiti on Haitian Flag Day.workers.org Students at Global Women's Center salute Haiti Flag Day, Philadelphia, May 18, 2023. San Francisco Haitian Flag Day, commemorated all over Haiti and internationally May 18, marks the day in 1803 when the then-enslaved Haitian people made a commitment to create the sovereign nation of Haiti, totally independent of France. . . . |
Leonid Savin(2023-05-25). The U.S. Continues To Use Religion For Political Purposes.thealtworld.comThe report of the special commission shows the correlation of the "violations found" with the rejection of American influence. | The U.S. uses the full range of available methods, tools and occasions to put pressure on other states. Hybrid warfare as such involves the use of all spheres of activity that are associated with human life and societies. Religion is no exception. On the one hand, the U.S. creates destructive sects that spread to target countries (usually Protestant groups led by an American citizen), and on the other hand interferes in the religious affairs of other states. | This is especially evident…
Lyn Neeley(2023-05-25). Haydée Santamaría, central figure in the Cuban Revolution.workers.org Haydee Santamaría In the early hours of July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro and nearly 150 Cuban rebels traveled to the Moncada garrison to capture the barracks and seize the many weapons stored there. They planned for this to be the beginning of the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the Cuban dictator, . . . |
MEE correspondent(2023-05-25). Iranian press review: Taliban figure mocks Raisi over water rights demands.middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Taliban figure mocks Raisi over water rights demands | Meanwhile, authorities ban grape juice trading and remove Qassem Soleimani's biography from Tehran book fair | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 16: 15 | Taliban's General Mubeen Khan filling up a yellow plastic jug with water and offering it to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a sarcastic video (Screengrab/social media)…
MEE staff(2023-05-25). Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation.middleeasteye.net Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation | Israel set to clampdown on human rights groups through a new bill that will restrict foreign funding | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 08: 53 | A man walks past a billboard advertising a campaign by Israeli rights group B'Tselem ahead of the US President's official visit, Bethlehem, 13 July 2022 (AFP) | The United States on Wednesday voiced supp…
MEE staff(2023-05-25). Nearly 50 percent increase in anti-Muslim incidents in New Jersey, report finds.middleeasteye.net Nearly 50 percent increase in anti-Muslim incidents in New Jersey, report finds | Council on American-Islamic Relations received 152 complaints last year, up from 104 in 2021 | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 17: 15 | Muslim men pray at a mosque in Jersey City, New Jersey, on 7 December 2015 (AFP) | There was a 46 percent increase in anti-Muslim incidents in the US state of New Jersey in 2022 compared to the previous yea…
MEE staff(2023-05-25). West Bank: Hamas-linked bloc wins second major student election.middleeasteye.net West Bank: Hamas-linked bloc wins second major student election | Palestinian movement sweeps second big university in latest sign of shifting political sentiments | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 12: 05 | Palestinian students supporting celebrate the Islamic Wafa bloc victory in student elections at Birzeit University, 19 May 2022 (AFP) | The Hamas-affiliated Islamic Wafa bloc won the Birzeit University's student union…
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Brazil's court convicts former president Collor of corruption.plenglish.comBrasilia, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Thursday convicted former President Fernando Collor, on the grounds that he committed crimes of passive corruption and money laundering.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Cuban lawmakers assess a social communication bill.plenglish.comHavana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban lawmakers to the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP, Parliament) are on Thursday assessing a social communication bill during the 2nd extraordinary session of the legislative body in its 10th Legislature.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Ex-president Frei Ruiz-Tagle's brother is a fugitive in Chile.plenglish.comSantiago de Chile, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Francisco Frei, brother of former president Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle (1994-2000), is on Thursday a fugitive from justice in Chile, which convicted him of fraud, misappropriation and forgery, among other crimes.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Gabon's Vice President arrived in Cuba on official visit.plenglish.comAccording to the Cuban Foreign Ministry, the leader will hold official talks with Vice President Salvador Valdes, Deputy Prime Minister and head of Foreign Trade and Investment, Ricardo Cabrisas, among other authorities. | Cuba and Gabon established relations on March 26, 1974. Since then, they have been developing positive bilateral ties. Currently, both nations' authorities are remarking the existence of big potentialities to be exploited for mutual benefit.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Latin American paintings and photographs open conference in France.plenglish.comParis, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Fine artists and photographers from Latin America and those dedicating part of their work to that region on Thursday joined paths in the beginning of the 10th edition of the "Weeks of Latin America and the Caribbean" in France.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Paraguay is regional leader in hemp industrialization.plenglish.comAsuncion, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay is currently considered one of the leading nations in the successful development of industrial hemp, according to experts from the Latin American Industrial Hemp Association (LAIHA), which is committed to the promotion of this sector in the continent.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Paraguayan authority impeaches MP Galeano.plenglish.comAsuncion, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan judge Gustavo Amarilla confirmed the beginning of a trial for alleged money laundering and criminal association against legislator Erico Galeano as of this Thursday, the day the Electoral Justice proclaimed him senator-elect. The authority stated to the ABC Color newspaper that the trial ratification of the accused, until now a member of the Chamber of Deputies, is possible according to the Law because that instance on Thursday notified against him a deprivation of special rights, which was long debated by the public opinion.
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Venezuela reestablishes relations with Brazil.plenglish.comBrasilia, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The new Venezuelan ambassador to Brazil Manuel Vadell handed over his diplomatic credentials to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in an act to reestablish relations between the two countries, the press on Thursday confirmed.
Pepe Escobar(2023-05-25). L'histoire de la connectivité entre la Russie, l'Iran et l'Inde.thealtworld.com Le G7 est stupéfait par la progression dynamique de l'ordre multipolaire incarné par l'INSTC dirigé par la Russie et la BRI dirigée par la Chine, le port stratégique iranien de Chabahar étant désormais sur le point de jouer un rà¥le transformateur. | Ne vous méprenez pas sur le contenu du Le cadre : une ville du Japon, néo-colonie, bombardée il y a 78 ans par les États-Unis, qui n'ont pas cherché à s'excuser. | Le message : le G7, en réalité le G9 (augmenté de deux eurocrates non élus), déclare la guerre — hybride…
Rania Khalek(2023-05-25). G7 Sends F-16 Jets to Ukraine: Flirting with Disaster, Direct War on Russia.thealtworld.comAs South Africa and China advocate for peace, President Vladimir Zelensky of Ukraine embarked on a tour to secure additional weapons, including a stop at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit held in Hiroshima. | Brian Becker, host of The Socialist Program, National Director of ANSWER Coalition, discusses the current critical juncture of the war and how the G7 is pushing towards a nuclear standoff.
Staff(2023-05-25). Democrats Want Biden Back In The Basement.trofire.comAmerica's Lawyer E54: The Democratic Party doesn't want to have a primary for the 2024 election, even as challengers to President Biden gain momentum. A new report has revealed that Senator Dianne Feinstein's health problems have been covered up by her staffers for YEARS. And Florida governor Ron DeSantis is tanking Florida's entire economy with …
Steve Gillis(2023-05-25). WWP solution to debt crisis: Defund the Pentagon!workers.org Credit: Tony Murphy It's television news teaser material that on June 1, the U.S. government will run out of money to pay its debts — everything from wages for its vast global armies and civilian government workers, to Social Security checks and interest payments on Treasury bonds. According to President . . . |
teleSUR(2023-05-25). A Fugitive Wanted for Rwandan Genocide is Arrested>.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, former police inspector Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most wanted fugitives from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, was arrested in Paarl in South Africa. | RELATED: | He planned and carried out the murder of some 2,000 people at the Nyange Catholic Church during the genocide against Tutsis, said the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (ICTR), the institution that…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Armenia And Azerbaijan Move To Normalize Bilateral Relations.telesurenglish.netArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met Thursday in Moscow and announced that they are ready to normalize relations on the basis of mutual recognition of territorial integrity. | RELATED: | The meeting was held within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Council, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said that "in my opinion, on the whole, despite the difficulties and…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Brazilian President Aims At Promoting Relations With Africa.telesurenglish.netBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that his government will prioritize the country's relationship with Africa, updating its policy towards the continent. | RELATED: | Lula's statements came on the occasion of Africa Day, which is celebrated on May 25. At an event in Brasília to commemorate Africa Day and close the seminar Brazil-Africa: Relaunching Partnerships, the president affirmed that "our relati…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Cuba's Tourism Booming With Inflow of 1.2 Mln Foreign Visitors.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, the National Statistics Bureau informed that, in the first four months of 2023, Cuba received over than 1.2 million foreign visitors, up by 190 percent from a year earlier. | RELATED: | Canada tops the list with some 495,000 visitors, followed by the United States and Russia with 54,000 and 44,000 respectively. | "The rise in fuel prices and the U.S. blockade against the island have impacted the flow of…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). El Salvador: Alleged Involved In Cuscatlán Stampede Arrested.telesurenglish.netEl Salvador's Public Prosecutor's Office (FGR) announced the arrest of five people accused of being responsible for a stampede at the Cuscatlán soccer stadium in the capital. Twelve people died, and a hundred were injured on May 20. | RELATED: | Those arrested early Thursday morning are the president of the local Alianza Fútbol Club team, Pedro Hernández, the team's security manager, Edwin Abarca Ventura, the club…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Eurasian Economic Union-BRICS Turnover Increases by 60 Pct.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, as part of the first day of the Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF) held in Moscow, policymakers discussed the key areas of cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the BRICS. | RELATED: | Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich said that if we look at the volume of foreign trade of the EAEU members with the…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Fitch Places US AAA Rating on Negative Watch.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, the credit rating agency Fitch Ratings announced it has placed the U.S. AAA-rated long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) on a "negative watch" as the debt ceiling deadlock continues. | RELATED: | "The Rating Watch Negative reflects increased political partisanship that is hindering reaching a resolution to raise or suspend the debt limit," the agency said in a statement. | The White House and congressional Republicans are still a…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Florida Gov. DeSantis Launches 2024 Presidential Bid.telesurenglish.netFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday his entry into the 2024 U.S. presidential race, vowing to lead a "Great American Comeback." | RELATED: | DeSantis made the announcement in a video posted on Twitter. "We need the courage to lead and the strength to win," he said. "I'm Ron DeSantis, and I'm running for president to lead our Great American Comeback," the Florida governor said. | His campaign filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commis…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Major Raid on Last Generation Members by German Police.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, the Munich State Prosecutor's Office announced that, on the grounds of suspicion of forming or supporting a criminal organization, a nationwide police operation had been carried out targeting members of the Last Generation climate activist group. | Related: | According to an official statement released by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA), preliminary proceedings initiated against seven individuals, aged between 22…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). NW Pakistan: 3 Policemen Injured in Firing, Polio Team No Harm.telesurenglish.netOn Thursday, the police reported that a firing incident in the Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in three policemen injured, the incident occurred during the polio vaccine administration campaign being carried out this week in the nation. | Related: | According to Khyber police, the security of polio workers during a door-to-door campaign aimed at administering polio vaccine to children was entrus…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Peruvian Congress Declares Mexican President Persona Non Grata.telesurenglish.netOn Thursday, the Peruvian Congress declared Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) "persona non grata" due to his statements on internal affairs. The decision was taken with 65 votes in favor, 40 against, and 2 abstentions. | RELATED: | In supporting the motion, Maria del Carmen Alva, the chair of the Foreign Relations Commission, argued that AMLO's statements constitute a "violation of the non-inter…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Putin Calls for Enhanced Eurasian Union-LATAM Cooperation.telesurenglish.netOn Thursday, Russia's President Vladimir Putin called for intensifying economic cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Latin America. | RELATED: | "The UEE should actively develop relations with countries striving for an equal and mutually beneficial association," he said during the summit of the EAEU, an integration scheme that encompasses Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. | Putin als…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Series of Earthquakes Hit Panama-Colombia Border.telesurenglish.netOn evening Wednesday, May 24th, at approximately 10: 05 pm local time, an earthquake struck the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia and a second followed. Tremors felt across both countries. | Related: | As reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a first earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale struck the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia and Nine minutes…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). South Africa to Host BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in June.telesurenglish.netSouth Africa's International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor will host the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting on June 1, 2023 in Cape Town. | RELATED: | Sergei Lavrov, foreign minister of the Russian Federation, has already confirmed his participation. This will be his second trip to South Africa this year. | The interim event is an opportunity for the foreign ministers of the association to reflect on regional and global d…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Super Typhoon Mawar Hits Guam.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday night, Guam was hit by typhoon Mawar, as a Category 4 storm, characterized by fierce winds surpassing 140 miles per hour (about 225 kilometers per hour) and heavy precipitation, resulting in inundation and a state of power outage throughout the island. | Related: | According to then National Weather Service in Guam, Mawar's eye wall passed over the northern tip of Guam around 8: 45 p.m. Wednesday evening with 145 mph winds. | "This…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). UN: 2.4 Bln USD by Donors at Event for People in Horn of Africa.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, at a UN-sponsored event, donors declared a sum of 2.4 billion U.S. dollars aimed at supplying crucial sustenance and life-saving aid to approximately 32 million people in the Horn of Africa. | Related: | The successful prevention of famine can be attributed in part to the substantial contributions of local communities, humanitarian agencies and governmental bodies, alongside the generous contributions of don…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). UN: 8.5 Mln USD for Cyclone Victims in Madagascar.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, the United Nations allocated a sum of 8. 5 million U.S. dollars in order to provide assistance to the 335,000 people residing in the worst-hit areas by storms in Madagascar. | Related: | According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), they are working with the government to continue aiding the southeastern region of the island nation, which was severely hit by cyclonic activities in the precedi…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Venezuela Takes Preventive Measures for the Rainy Season.telesurenglish.netOn Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that his administration is taking preventive measures to attend to any contingency in the rainy season, during which the passage of 65 tropical waves is expected from May to November. | RELATED: | The Bolivarian leader remains in permanent contact with governors, mayors, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), Civil Protection (PC) and firefighters. | Interior Minister R…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). WHO to Ensure Health Care in Occupied Palestinian Territory.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved a draft decision calling on Israel to ensure adequate health care for those residing in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and the Syrian Golan. | RELATED: | The 76th World Health Assembly delegates passed the resolution with 76 votes in favor, 13 against and 35 abstaining. According to the draft decision, COVID-19 was the primary cause of death in the occupied Palestinian territ…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Yemen Faces Financial Hurdles Due to Houthi Attacks.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik said that Yemen is facing financing difficulties following a drop in public revenues caused by Houthi attacks on oil export ports. | RELATED: | The Houthi attacks have caused an estimated US$1 billion in losses, preventing the government from meeting its responsibilities, including improving public services and paying wages across the war-torn country. | To address the challeng…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). Zimbabwe Sees Russia as a Crucial Partner: Barbara Rwodzi.telesurenglish.netIn an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Barbara Rwodzi, Zimbabwe's Deputy Environment and Tourism Minister, spoke about the important initiatives of the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Auxillia Mnangagwa, to combat the effects of climate change, in education and social assistance, as well as about promising areas for cooperation between Russia and Africa. | RELATED: | You attended the 24th International Scientific Conferenc…
unitedEditor(2023-05-25). Arab Summit: Will Assad seize the opportunity to achieve peace in Syria?unitedworldint.comThe most prominent event that overshadowed the 32nd Arab Summit, hosted by the Saudi city of Jeddah, was the presence of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad after his country's membership in the Arab League having been frozen for a period of 12 years. Syria's membership in the Arab League was suspended during the Arab Spring, which …
Staff(2023-05-25). Desde Cuba, artistas e intelectuales condenan agresión contra Buena Fe.cubadebate.cuHoy, desde La Habana, un grupo de intelectuales y artistas se reúnen para condenar un acto de este tipo, dónde el odio y la violencia, la cara más horrenda del fascismo se interpuso a la música, pero el arte puede más y como dijo el propio Israel "la música es nuestra fortaleza. La manera más violenta en que golpeo al que me ofende".
Elsy Fors Garzon(2023-05-25). Cuban President Greets Africa Day.plenglish.comThrough his Tweeter account, the head of State highlighted the 60th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity and said this Caribbean island and that Continent celebrate today their friendship and brotherhood, as well as their cultural and historic links. | The Day of Africa is celebrated each May 25 in different countries over the world. | The date remembers the day when 32 leaders of that continent met in Addis Abeba to form the Organization of African Unity, today African Union. | The commemoration was established in order to make known the needs faced by those countries and serve to reivindicate their…
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-25). Lebanon's Secretary General stands out axis of resistance.plenglish.comBeirut, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, on Thursday highlighted the cohesion and firmness of the known axis of resistance to confront the US-Israeli project in the region.
WSWS(2023-05-25). Workers Party imposes austerity in Brazil.wsws.orgLula has seen a 13 percent drop in his approval rating as his government deepens austerity policies designed to guarantee profits and foreign debt payments.
Labor Video Project(2023-05-25). The War On Public Education, Tech & The Writers Guild West With Education Lawyer Kathleen.indybay.orgEducation lawyer and whistleblower Kathleen Carroll talks about the role of billionaire owner Reed Hastings in privatization education through charters and the introduction of testing, software and co-locations in schools throughout California and the country. She also talks about the collaboration of the AFT and NEA in pushing testing and charters in California through Proposition 39.
Mark Lesseraux, Pressenza.(2023-05-25). Russia's War In Ukraine Is Headed Toward A Conclusion.popularresistance.orgFifteen months ago, I began writing a series of articles about what was taking place in Ukraine and what was likely to take place in the future there if a peace settlement was not reached. I'm sorry to say that most of the things that I and a small contingent of other outlier journalists warned were very likely to occur, have happened. | This piece of writing is going to be my final entry in this Ukraine-Russia series. I stand by the information presented in all of the articles I've written about this war. I did my best to present what I viewed to be the truth and I am confident that time will bear out the majori…
Olivia Alperstein, Institute for Policy Studies.(2023-05-25). New Report: $1.1 Trillion Was Spent On Militarism And War Last Year.popularresistance.orgWashington, D.C. — On May 24, the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies released a critical new analysis of the militarized budget in the United States, "The Warfare State: How Funding for Militarism Compromises our Welfare." | The new report found that this past year, out of a $1.8 trillion federal discretionary budget, the U.S. spent a staggering $1.1 trillion — or 62% — of that budget on militarism and war. | Threats to cut spending for vital domestic programs have featured prominently in the debt ceiling debate in recent weeks, but spending on militarism has been al…
Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post.(2023-05-25). John Durham And The Burying Of American History.popularresistance.orgThere are certain things I do not quite get since Special Counsel John Durham's report on the epically corrupt conduct of Donald Trump's enemies during the 2016 election campaigns went to Congress last week. Many things, actually. For all the ground Durham covers in his 306—page report, I don't get why he left a lot of things undone and unexamined, a lot of names unnamed and a lot of conclusions unconcluded after a four-year investigation into the very unfunny fiasco known as Russiagate. | And then there are a few things I do get. Chief among these is that, with the already-evident burying of the Durham Rep…
Pavan Kulkarni, Black Agenda Report.(2023-05-25). Sudan: The Left Welcomes Ceasefire.popularresistance.orgHeavy shelling in Sudanese capital Khartoum and its sister-cities of Khartoum Bahri (North) and Omdurman continued on the morning of Monday, May 22, hours before a seven-day ceasefire was scheduled to begin at 9: 45 p.m local time. | The "Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements" was signed on May 20 by the envoys of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—former allies and partners-in-coup who have been fighting each other since April 15. | By then, the death toll of civilians caught in the crossfire had climbed to 850, while nearly 4,000 others w…
Ramzy Baroud(2023-05-25). "Not On Our Dime": Why US Democrats Are Finally Challenging Israel.mintpressnews.com Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. | Following the provocative ' The language used by the US State Dep…
WSWS(2023-05-25). G7 leaders hold war summit in Hiroshima.wsws.orgThe G7 summit from 19 to 21 May marks a major step towards a nuclear third world war. The G7 gave Russia an ultimatum that leaves no room for diplomatic solutions.
Staff(2023-05-25). Not On Our Dime!': Why US Democrats Are Finally Challenging Israel.mintpressnews.com Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. Following the provocative 'Flag March' on May 18, which is carried out annually by Israeli Jewish extremists in the Occupied Palestinian city of East …
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). Russia's Foreign Intelligence Chief Says U.S. Is Training ISIS Terrorists In Syria's Al-Tanf.southfront.org Green Berets and their partner force, the Maghaweir al-Thowra (MaT), during a joint patrol mission near At-Tanf Garrison, Syria, April 29, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | The United States is training ISIS terrorists in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf on sabotage, Sergey Naryshkin, director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, revealed on May 24. "According to our information, the U.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Blacklist call tit-for-tat move for Micron decision, experts say.ecns.cnA U.S. lawmaker's call to add Chinese memory chipmakers to a trade blacklist shows that Washington wants to abuse its political power to retaliate against Beijing's law-based decision on U.S.-based chipmaker Micron Technology, experts said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Amazon suspends Appstore services.ecns.cnThe China branch of U.S.-based tech company Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday that the suspension of Amazon's Appstore services will not affect any of the company's business operations in China.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Being U.S. pawn will only hurt Tokyo.ecns.cnOn Tuesday, the Japanese government unveiled export control measures on 23 types of chipmaking equipment, aligning its trade rules with a U.S. move to curb China's ability to make advanced chips.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Asian locales on rise as overseas study options.ecns.cnA growing number of students from the Chinese mainland are choosing to study in Asia, in places where they can enjoy friendlier environments with similar cultures at relatively lower costs.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Garbage sorting practices to be further intensified.ecns.cnChina has vowed to intensify nationwide initiatives to promote trash sorting practices, aiming to enhance civic literacy and develop an environment-friendly lifestyle among citizens, officials said recently.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Cathay Pacific scandal widely condemned.ecns.cnHong Kong officials and social leaders have condemned the disrespectful behavior of some Cathay Pacific crew members toward non-English speaking passengers.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). HK, Guangdong to utilize strengths to build GBA.ecns.cnLee made his remarks at the opening ceremony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, SmartHK, in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). DeSantis-Trump battle is on.ecns.cnFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday finally put himself in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, setting up what is expected to be a bruising primary season with former president Donald Trump.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). China, Singapore bourses further bridges rapidly growing ETF markets.ecns.cnThe Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) have recently deepened their relationship significantly by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to launch an SSE-SGX exchange-traded fund (ETF) link.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Chinese, U.S. commerce chiefs to meet.ecns.cnChinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao will hold talks with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on China-U.S. economic and trade relations and issues of common concern.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Reporting system fights sexual assault of children.ecns.cnThanks to a reporting system, 5,358 cases of harm to children have been detected and handled over the past two years, an official from China's top procuratorate said on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Beijing's Xicheng cracks down on financial crime.ecns.cnA total of 1,441 people have been charged with financial crimes by prosecutors in Beijing's Xicheng district over the past decade, demonstrating the regional judiciary's determination and efforts to protect financial security.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Southern Shanxi launches first freight train to Central Asia.ecns.cnA train loaded with automotive components, manufacturing machinery, and other goods departed from Houma City, north China's Shanxi province on Wednesday, heading to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). SCO media representatives gather in Lianyungang to tap BRI opportunities.ecns.cnMedia Representatives from the countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) started their four-day visit to the city of Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday at the city's international logistics park.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Three Gorges Reservoir braces for flood water.ecns.cnThe Three Gorges reservoir is currently undertaking draw-down of water level, as it is preparing for the upcoming flood season of the Yangtze River.
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). Beijing subway introduces palm screening system.ecns.cnBeijing subway system has implemented a ticketing system that eliminates the need for physical cards. Passengers can now enter the subway simply by scanning their palms, ushering in a new era of convenience and efficiency.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: Does expired sunscreen still work?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen. It's that time of year when everyone's looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. Skin damage from the sun…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: Women's health and living a longer, healthier life.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgNational Women's Health Week will be observed May 14—20, which makes this a good time to learn about two of the top threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Innovative technology to treat head and neck cancers.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70% of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70% of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatment for throat and mouth cancers, also referred to as oropharyngeal or head and neck cancers, depends on location and stage of the cancer as well as other factors. Dr. Phillip Pirgousis, a Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeon, says patients now have safer, less invasive surgical treatments…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Science Saturday: Collaborative study discovers new disease behind patient's recurring blood clots.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn 2018, a male patient in his 60s began experiencing chest pains, which turned out to be caused by multiple blood clots in his lungs. As he visited several institutions in and around his home state of Michigan, doctors conducted the typical testing panels to look for a condition called thrombophilia that causes blood clots to form too easily. But tests did not confirm the known thrombophilic conditions. "So people were not able to give…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Skin cancer survivors: How to stay safe in the sunshine.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgFor many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That's because sun exposure is one of the most significant risk factors for developing skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer survivors often feel stress and anxiety People who have previously…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a right age to have the surgery done? I've heard that recovery from tonsil surgery is painful, so what can we expect? ANSWER: Often when children complain of sore throats, their tonsils may be to blame. The tonsils are part of our immune…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgTypically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgChad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Former VA deputy secretary Donald M. Remy to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Donald M. Remy, former deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on May 12. Donald M. Remy "Mr. Remy is an exceptional leader who comes to us with significant experience in health care, government and legal affairs, and international business," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "We are pleased and honored to welcome him to…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgFacility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Florida.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMedical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on Saturday, May 13. The graduates were part of an innovative program that allows students to complete their first two years of didactic study in Phoenix or Rochester, Minnesota, and finish the final two years of clinical study in Jacksonville, Florida. Nine students graduated from the school's Florida campus on May 13. They join the more than 90 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). When to start regular breast cancer screenings.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgEarly detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Aspiring for a better diet? Try asparagus.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAsparagus is a perennial flowering plant brought from Europe to North America hundreds of years ago. However, its history dates back to ancient Egypt, where images of it can be found on the walls of tombs. It originally grew wild along riverbanks or the seashore, preferring a soil too salty for other plants. The world's top producers of asparagus are China, Peru and Germany. Most of the asparagus grown in the U.S. comes from three…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). See clearly: Advances in eyewear.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgNew and exciting developments in eyeglasses make them easier to wear and more effective in bringing your world into focus. From lenses to frames to coatings, eyeglasses are becoming more comfortable, durable and stylish. Let's take a look at some of the latest advancements in eyeglasses. Lenses The lenses are one of the most important parts of any pair of eyeglasses. Today, new lens materials have made glasses lighter, thinner and more appealing to the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Participants first: Shaping the future of clinical trials through digital innovation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgClinical trials advance medicine, but the National Institutes of Health says that more than half of studies are unable to recruit or retain the necessary research participants, which can exacerbate health disparities. However, in recent years, digital technologies have helped trials become more accessible and inclusive. Clinical trials are moving out of traditional research facilities and into the everyday lives of participants. "Instead of asking participants to come to us, we're going to them," says David Harmon, M.D.,…
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). Two Al-Quds Brigade Fighters Killed In New Central Syria Terrorist Attack.southfront.org File image. | On May 25, two pro-government fighters were killed when terrorists believed to be members of ISIS opened fire at a vehicle of the Palestinian al-Quds Brigade in Syria's central region. | The attack took place on a road in the desert area of al-Sharah in the eastern Homs countryside. Several other fighters of al-Quds Brigade were reportedly wounded during the ambush. ISIS is yet to officially claim responsibility via the Amaq news agency. | The ambush was the most recent in a series of terrorist att…
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). Iran Unveils Upgraded Version Of Khorramshahr Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (Video).southfront.org Khoramshahr 4 or Kheibar ballistic missile. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | On May 25, Iran announced that it had successfully tested an upgraded version of the Khorramshahr medium-range ballistic missile. | The new version, dubbed Khoramshahr 4 or Kheibar, was unveiled in the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani during an event marking the 41st anniversary of the liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr."The message of the Ministry of…
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-05-25). Cuban province to host Agrociencias 2023 event.plenglish.comThe event, organized by the Fructuoso Rodriguez Agrarian University of Havana, under the precept of The university and innovation for sustainable development, will be held in a hybrid format that will include workshops, business rounds, among other collateral activities. | Maydolis Cabrera, head of the Communication Department of the university, explained to Prensa Latina that the event will be distinguished by keynote lectures by national and international experts, as well as virtual posters and scientific and commercial exhibitions. | According to the official program of Agrociencias 2023, the main objective o…
Elsy Fors Garzon(2023-05-25). Cuban President calls for greater demands in Parliament.plenglish.comHavana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, stressed that the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP, Parliament) has to demand more for compliance with everything it approves.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-25). Cuban Parliament to assess bill on social communication.plenglish.comHavana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) will evaluate the Bill on Social Communication during its 2nd extraordinary session of the 10th Legislature on Thursday.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-25). EU high representative Josep Borrell arrives in Cuba.plenglish.comHavana, May 25 (Prensa Latina)The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, arrived in Cuba for an official visit, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). National Electoral Council of Ecuador calls for early elections.plenglish.comThe CNE disclosed the schedule approved for the polls, in which Ecuadorians will elect the President, the Vice President, and the 137 members of the Assembly, who will only remain in office until 2025. | The inscription of the candidates will take place between May 28th and June 10th, while the campaign will last just 10 days, from August 8th to 17th, and a second round, if necessary, should take place on October 15th . | The CNE also explained the characteristics for the suffrage of prisoners and residents abroad, who will be able to elect their representatives online. | The funds to guarantee the elections wil…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). Palestinian resistance factions respond to Israeli attacks.plenglish.comRamallah, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian resistance factions responded to Israeli attacks during the imposition of a security cordon and the assault on the Aqabat Jabr camp in Jericho.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). President of Ecuador may seek re-election despite his unpopularity.plenglish.comQuito, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the "Creando Oportunidades" party of Ecuador and Minister of Social Inclusion, Esteban Bernal, stated that it will become known soon if President Guillermo Lasso will seek his re-election in the extraordinary elections.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). Russian military repels drone attack on Sevastopol.plenglish.comAs stated by the officer on Telegram, the air defence shot down two UAVs in the Kacha area, to the north of the city, and used electronic warfare to intercept several others. | Razvozhaev specified that no facility was damaged in the attack, and all services are operating normally. | Sevastopol, a federal city and the main base of the Black Sea Fleet, has been under a medium-level alert since October 19th, 2022, which provides for restrictions on movement, vehicle inspections and possible evacuation orders to safe areas, identical to the one in force in the rest of Crimea.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). Syria rejects France's position and describes it as unreal.plenglish.comDamascus, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria criticized the actions and positions of the French government towards Syria and considered them totally disconnected from reality.
Rann Miller(2023-05-24). Another Go-Round With The N-Word.moguldom.comBenjamin Franklin once said that in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Over time, there's more we can add to that list, including the occasional discussion on who's licensed to use the N-word. Racism, in general, could be added to that list to encompass all things, from the history and use of …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-24). With all the debt limit talk, few eye Pentagon cuts.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In all the talk about cutting spending in return for raising the U.S. debt limit, there seems to be a sacred cow: The Pentagon. A survey of websites of groups normally expected to advocate for cutting military spending—including US Labor Against War and Racism, the United Electrical Workers, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union—discloses …
Crystal Grant(2023-05-24). It's Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law.aclu.org The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was enacted in 2008 to protect Americans from being widely discriminated against by a then new technology: genetic testing. The law was written after genetic discrimination emerged in the 1970s. At the time, programs to screen and identify genetic carriers of sickle cell anemia, a disease which afflicts many Black Americans, were being mandated by states. These mandated screening programs targeted Black people, perpetuating racial bias and stigmatization. Congress acted to make this genetic discrimination illegal. But now, GINA is 15 years old and needs to b…
Labor Video Project(2023-05-25). The War On Public Education, Tech & The Writers Guild West With Education Lawyer Kathleen.indybay.orgEducation lawyer and whistleblower Kathleen Carroll talks about the role of billionaire owner Reed Hastings in privatization education through charters and the introduction of testing, software and co-locations in schools throughout California and the country. She also talks about the collaboration of the AFT and NEA in pushing testing and charters in California through Proposition 39.
In Defense of Liberation!(2023-05-24). An introduction to Imperialism.podcasters.spotify.comIn this episode, similarly to other reason, short introductory episodes, we go over the topic of imperialism in nine minutes. Of course, this doesn't come close to covering every aspect or the historical development of the phenomenon known as Capitalism imperialism, however, it does bring us into a bit better have an understanding that the majority of us have from our high school education or from the phony and hypocritical western media sources…
Staff(2023-05-24). Protest Song Of The Week: 'La Banda Más Chingón en Wyoming' By No-No Boy Featuring Mariachi Los Broncos.shadowproof.comOriginally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music No-No Boy is a multimedia project formed by Julian Saporiti & Erin Aoyama while pursuing their doctorates at Brown University. The project employs music as an educational tool to teach historical lessons about the Asian American experience, something they both share in their heritage. Saporiti's family were …
Editor(2023-05-25). The illuminating influence of Eric Huntley.mronline.org When I sat down with Eric Huntley it was under the premise of interviewing him about the new community garden that he has established—along with filmmaker and organiser Sukant Chandan—in the London borough of Ealing, just minutes away from where he and his late-wife, Jessica Huntley, ran their bookshop and publishing house.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). National Electoral Council of Ecuador calls for early elections.plenglish.comThe CNE disclosed the schedule approved for the polls, in which Ecuadorians will elect the President, the Vice President, and the 137 members of the Assembly, who will only remain in office until 2025. | The inscription of the candidates will take place between May 28th and June 10th, while the campaign will last just 10 days, from August 8th to 17th, and a second round, if necessary, should take place on October 15th . | The CNE also explained the characteristics for the suffrage of prisoners and residents abroad, who will be able to elect their representatives online. | The funds to guarantee the elections wil…
_____(2023-05-24). Kissinger's Fairy Tales for Idiots.strategic-culture.orgKissinger's idea of bringing peace by having Ukraine join NATO is as crazy as the thought of putting out a fire with kerosene. | In October 2019, the online edition of Progressnews.ge published the article "The Dissolution of the Soviet Union was the Biggest Crime of the United States — Henry Kissinger is Disappointed with Capitalism", which quotes an alleged statement by Henry Kissinger, the 56th U.S. Secretary of State and 7th U.S. National Security Advisor, from which it could be concluded that the experienced politician, diplomat, political theorist, and geopolitical advisor, in the later years of his l…
Anonymous669(2023-05-24). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Takes Out Two Ukrainian S-300 Launchers in Kherson (Videos).southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has targeted yet another Soviet-made S-300PS long-range air defense system of Kiev forces in the Kherson region. | Videos that surfaced online on May 23 show Lancet loitering munitions targeting two 5P85S transporter erector launchers (TELs) of the system. The vehicles re…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). National Electoral Council of Ecuador calls for early elections.plenglish.comThe CNE disclosed the schedule approved for the polls, in which Ecuadorians will elect the President, the Vice President, and the 137 members of the Assembly, who will only remain in office until 2025. | The inscription of the candidates will take place between May 28th and June 10th, while the campaign will last just 10 days, from August 8th to 17th, and a second round, if necessary, should take place on October 15th . | The CNE also explained the characteristics for the suffrage of prisoners and residents abroad, who will be able to elect their representatives online. | The funds to guarantee the elections wil…
_____(2023-05-24). Kissinger's Fairy Tales for Idiots.strategic-culture.orgKissinger's idea of bringing peace by having Ukraine join NATO is as crazy as the thought of putting out a fire with kerosene. | In October 2019, the online edition of Progressnews.ge published the article "The Dissolution of the Soviet Union was the Biggest Crime of the United States — Henry Kissinger is Disappointed with Capitalism", which quotes an alleged statement by Henry Kissinger, the 56th U.S. Secretary of State and 7th U.S. National Security Advisor, from which it could be concluded that the experienced politician, diplomat, political theorist, and geopolitical advisor, in the later years of his l…
Anonymous669(2023-05-24). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Takes Out Two Ukrainian S-300 Launchers in Kherson (Videos).southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has targeted yet another Soviet-made S-300PS long-range air defense system of Kiev forces in the Kherson region. | Videos that surfaced online on May 23 show Lancet loitering munitions targeting two 5P85S transporter erector launchers (TELs) of the system. The vehicles re…
Martin Hart-Landsberg(2023-05-24). U.S. foreign policy: A bipartisan embrace of militarism.mronline.org In December 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, approving "national defense" spending of $858 billion for fiscal year 2023…
Mike Ludwig(2023-05-24). Florida Activists Say DeSantis's Extremism Will Haunt Him in Presidential Race.truthout.orgFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared his candidacy for president on Wednesday during a glitchy online event with Twitter owner Elon Musk. DeSantis enters the race as a frontrunner for the Republican nomination but still trailing behind former President Donald Trump, who is quick to boast about leading DeSantis in the polls. DeSantis will likely resurrect themes around "freedom" deployed during his… |
ecns.cn(2023-05-25). China has 2.73 mln 5G base stations; user base world's largest.ecns.cnThe number of China's 5G base stations and users are both growing rapidly as the push for digital construction progresses, laying a solid foundation for China's digital economy and high-quality development, experts said.
Staff(2023-05-24). Asamblea Nacional: La ley de comunicación es estratégica para el país.cubadebate.cuComo parte de las jornadas de preparación de los diputados cubanos, en la tarde de este miércoles se realizó un panel sobre el papel de la comunicación para el ejercicio del Poder Popular. Este jueves, los parlamentarios someterán a aprobación el proyecto de Ley de Comunicación Social.
scorinoco(2023-05-24). FBI Indicts US Black Activists on Speech Crimes, International Day of Action Set for May 27 (+Uhuru).orinocotribune.comOn May 27, 2023, people around the world will gather publicly to demand "Drop the charges against the Uhuru 3!" | In early May, African People's Socialist Party (APSP) Chairman Omali Yeshitela, 81, was shackled in handcuffs and leg irons after reporting to the Middle District Federal Court in Tampa for his arraignment in a courtroom packed with supporters. | Chairman Yeshitela faces federal charges after a lifetime of organizing dedicated to "the liberation for Africa and African people everywhere." | Penny Hess, 77, and Jesse Nevel, 33, two white persons working under the leadership of the APSP also face charges…
Simon Elliott(2023-05-24). Minnesota workers win labor reforms, ban on captive audience meetings.liberationnews.org Workers in Minnesota are about to see the fruits of years of work organizing and building power across the state. A sweeping package of labor reforms has passed both the Minnesota House and Senate and was signed by Governor Tim Walz on May 24.
Staff(2023-05-25). Venezuela at Eurasian Economic Union Summit: 'The World Needs New International Financial System'.orinocotribune.comDuring a speech at the Second Summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, urged participants to reflect on the need to create a new international financial infrastructure, and further highlighted the importance of creating an economic model that serves humanity, and does not solely serve hegemonic forces. | The Venezuelan vice president made a call at the summit, held this Wednesday, May 24, for nations of the region and beyond to resume their leading role in the world economy. She further elaborated, explaining that 23 years ago the world's main trading partner…
Labor Video Project(2023-05-25). SF Chronicle PMWG Workers Demand Justice & Living Wages In Protest.indybay.orgDozens of San Francisco Chronicle workers rallied at 12 noon on May 23 2023 to demand better wages and benefits. Many of the younger workers are forced to leave because of their income and the housing crisis.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Science Saturday: Collaborative study discovers new disease behind patient's recurring blood clots.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn 2018, a male patient in his 60s began experiencing chest pains, which turned out to be caused by multiple blood clots in his lungs. As he visited several institutions in and around his home state of Michigan, doctors conducted the typical testing panels to look for a condition called thrombophilia that causes blood clots to form too easily. But tests did not confirm the known thrombophilic conditions. "So people were not able to give…
A Guest Author(2023-05-25). ALU's Chris Smalls: 'Worker solidarity doesn't stop at the border'.workers.org Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls greets Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on May 1, 2023. By Chris Smalls On May Day, I joined a delegation of organizers on a trip to Cuba to show solidarity with the Cuban people and call out the injustice that is an economic . . . |
Gustavo Veiga(2023-05-24). Brasil, la Amazonia y cómo se expande Estados Unidos.globalizacion.caPara octubre próximo unos 300 militares estadounidenses ingresarían otra vez a la estratégica Amazonia. Mientras Bolsonaro pactó maniobras conjuntas de ambos ejércitos hasta 2028, Lula fluctúa entre la confrontación geopolítica y las relaciones de colaboración. | Brasil ha sido siempre el…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-24). Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in China.libya360.wordpress.comAnn Garrison Eritrea can chart an exciting new development path through mutually respectful collaboration with China. Any doubt that a new multipolar world has emerged in the Horn of Africa should have dissipated last week with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki's trip to China. President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Afwerki and his delegation and…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-24). NLRB sues colleges, says athletes are workers.peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES—The big business of college sports is back in federal court again. And this time it's over the right of the athletes to organize. That's because the National Labor Relations Board's top enforcement official, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Pac-12 conference, and several colleges to court in federal …
WSWS(2023-05-25). Workers Party imposes austerity in Brazil.wsws.orgLula has seen a 13 percent drop in his approval rating as his government deepens austerity policies designed to guarantee profits and foreign debt payments.
Anonymous669(2023-05-25). Turkish Drone Strike Kills Three Yazidi Fighters In Northern Iraq (Photos).southfront.org A Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. Source: Baykar. | On March 23, three personnel of the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), a Yazidi armed faction affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were killed in a Turkish drone strike on Iraq's northern region. | The counter-terrorism services of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region said that the drone strike targeted a YBS base near the village of Khalaf in the district of Sinjar, one of the few heartlands of the non-Muslim Yazidi minority in Iraq. | Meanwhil…
Judy Greenspan(2023-05-25). Solidarity with Haiti on Haitian Flag Day.workers.org Students at Global Women's Center salute Haiti Flag Day, Philadelphia, May 18, 2023. San Francisco Haitian Flag Day, commemorated all over Haiti and internationally May 18, marks the day in 1803 when the then-enslaved Haitian people made a commitment to create the sovereign nation of Haiti, totally independent of France. . . . |
Lyn Neeley(2023-05-25). Haydée Santamaría, central figure in the Cuban Revolution.workers.org Haydee Santamaría In the early hours of July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro and nearly 150 Cuban rebels traveled to the Moncada garrison to capture the barracks and seize the many weapons stored there. They planned for this to be the beginning of the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the Cuban dictator, . . . |
Steve Gillis(2023-05-25). WWP solution to debt crisis: Defund the Pentagon!workers.org Credit: Tony Murphy It's television news teaser material that on June 1, the U.S. government will run out of money to pay its debts — everything from wages for its vast global armies and civilian government workers, to Social Security checks and interest payments on Treasury bonds. According to President . . . |
teleSUR(2023-05-25). NW Pakistan: 3 Policemen Injured in Firing, Polio Team No Harm.telesurenglish.netOn Thursday, the police reported that a firing incident in the Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in three policemen injured, the incident occurred during the polio vaccine administration campaign being carried out this week in the nation. | Related: | According to Khyber police, the security of polio workers during a door-to-door campaign aimed at administering polio vaccine to children was entrus…
People's Dispatch.(2023-05-24). Left Parties, Unions Oppose Bill To Ban 'Rioters' From Protests.popularresistance.orgA controversial bill proposed by Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne calling to ban 'rioters' from participating in protests has drawn widespread criticism. Working class sections and rights groups claim that provisions of the bill can be misused to brand trade unionists and activists as rioters and curtail their freedom to participate in protest and strikes. Earlier this week, due to fierce opposition from legislators of the Workers Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) in the Justice Committee of the Chamber of the Belgian Parliament, Quickenborne backed down from asking for an immediate vote on the bill.
Editor(2023-05-24). Editorial/Fuerzas de clase detras del asesinato de Jordan Neely.workers.org Debido a la lucha de masas, Daniel Penny, blanco y ex marine, cuyo estrangulamiento de 15 minutos de duración provocó la muerte de Jordan Neely, un afroamericano de 30 años sin hogar y con un enfermo mental, fue acusado de homicidio involuntario en segundo grado. Si es declarado culpable, y . . . |
K. James, Will Hodgkinson(2023-05-24). Wildfires threaten Indigenous First Nations lands.workers.org This month, wildfires continue to devastate Indigenous First Nations lands in the western part of so-called Canada. At least 91 fires have broken out, 25 of which authorities have admitted are out of control as of May 20. Over 964,000 acres of land have burned thus far. Wildfire burning on . . . |
Steve Gillis(2023-05-24). U.S. banking system 'extraordinarily' sound — really?workers.org Jamie Dimon is Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank with over $3.7 trillion in global assets and the world's largest bank by market capitalization, i.e., stock value. Dimon made headlines May 1, with a pronouncement: "The American banking system is extraordinarily sound." A 1911 cartoon depicts . . . |
WSWS(2023-05-25). Union abruptly ends strike of New York City resident physicians.wsws.orgThe Committee of Interns and Residents has sent its members back to work at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens without allowing them to vote on the tentative agreement, which will do nothing to improve their poverty wages.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-25). EU high representative Josep Borrell arrives in Cuba.plenglish.comHavana, May 25 (Prensa Latina)The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, arrived in Cuba for an official visit, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
MEE staff(2023-05-25). West Bank: Hamas-linked bloc wins second major student election.middleeasteye.net West Bank: Hamas-linked bloc wins second major student election | Palestinian movement sweeps second big university in latest sign of shifting political sentiments | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 12: 05 | Palestinian students supporting celebrate the Islamic Wafa bloc victory in student elections at Birzeit University, 19 May 2022 (AFP) | The Hamas-affiliated Islamic Wafa bloc won the Birzeit University's student union…
Staff(2023-05-25). Arribó a La Habana Josep Borrell para participar en tercer consejo conjunto Cuba-Unión Europea.cubadebate.cuEl alto representante de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad y vicepresidente de la Comisión Europea, Josep Borrell Fontelles, arribó a Cuba en visita oficial. Como parte de su programa, Borrell presidirá junto al canciller Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla el tercer consejo conjunto Cuba-Unión Europea, el viernes 26 de mayo.
Staff(2023-05-24). Headlines for May 24, 2023.democracynow.orgSouth Carolina GOP Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, Sends Bill to Republican Governor's Desk, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns Social Media Poses "Profound Risk" to Kids and Teens, Ron DeSantis to Launch 2024 Bid on Twitter Live Stream with Elon Musk, Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem After Parental Complaint, Elmhurst Doctors on Strike in Queens, Demand Parity with Manhattan Counterparts, New York Times and Unionized Reporters Reach "Groundbreaking" Tentative Deal, Illinois Investigation Finds Nearly 2,000 Children Abused by Catholic Church Clergy Since 1950,…
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-05-24). Portugal supports full application of European Union-Cuba Agreement.plenglish.comBrussels, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Portuguese MEP Sandra Pereira today called for a full implementation of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Cuba, mechanism she considered the basis for a respectful and balanced relationship.
Stephan Schulmeister(2023-05-25). Inflation in the Age of Finance Capitalism.indybay.orgThe shift of profit-striving from the real- to the financial-economy lowered economic growth Unemployment and atypical jobs soared. The welfare state was weakened. At the same time, financial wealth grew exorbitantly (the DAX increased 14-fold since 1988). The development of financial derivatives made possible profiting from short-term changes in stocks, currencies and bonds.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-25). Russian military repels drone attack on Sevastopol.plenglish.comAs stated by the officer on Telegram, the air defence shot down two UAVs in the Kacha area, to the north of the city, and used electronic warfare to intercept several others. | Razvozhaev specified that no facility was damaged in the attack, and all services are operating normally. | Sevastopol, a federal city and the main base of the Black Sea Fleet, has been under a medium-level alert since October 19th, 2022, which provides for restrictions on movement, vehicle inspections and possible evacuation orders to safe areas, identical to the one in force in the rest of Crimea.
unitedEditor(2023-05-24). Towards a new free multipolar world.unitedworldint.comBy Dr.Elie Hatem United World International has started publishing papers that were presented to the Global Multipolarity Confernce held on April 29. At last, UWI published the video address of Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, to the conference that was organized by Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-25). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
teleSUR(2023-05-25). UN: 8.5 Mln USD for Cyclone Victims in Madagascar.telesurenglish.netOn Wednesday, the United Nations allocated a sum of 8. 5 million U.S. dollars in order to provide assistance to the 335,000 people residing in the worst-hit areas by storms in Madagascar. | Related: | According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), they are working with the government to continue aiding the southeastern region of the island nation, which was severely hit by cyclonic activities in the precedi…
WSWS(2023-05-24). Syriza's rout in the Greek general election.wsws.orgThe role of Syriza in Greece is a strategic experience for the international working class, demonstrating the bankruptcy of claims made by pseudo-left tendencies around the world that meaningful change can be made by voting their pro-capitalist parties into government.
One of the world's largest investment banks, Goldman Sachs, recently agreed to a $215 million payout to settle a class action lawsuit brought against the bank by a group of women. They accused Goldman Sachs of paying male employees more than their female counterparts.
As attacks on the teaching of Black history escalate in Florida and other states, we hear from The New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her work on "The 1619 Project." She spoke on May 19 at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, which is housed in the former Audubon Ballroom in New York where Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, and talked about the impact Malcolm X's writing had on her life, as well as the importance of teaching the full history of the United States. "What we commonly call history is actually memory, and…
May 19 marked what would have been the 98th birthday of Malcolm X. The director Spike Lee gave the keynote address at an event marking the day at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, which is housed in the former Audubon Ballroom in New York where Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965. Lee discussed the challenges of making his acclaimed 1992 biopic of Malcolm starring Denzel Washington, and how he overcame funding shortfalls and studio indifference to get the film made. "We knew that we had to keep going," Lee said.
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has targeted eight more howitzers of Kiev forces in the special military operation zone using Lancet loitering munitions. | Videos that surfaced online between May 15 and 25 showed the pinpoint strikes that damaged or destroyed three Soviet-made 2S1 Gvozdika self-propell…
"This is how they treat us!" exclaimed Bryant Arroyo, incarcerated at State Correctional Institute Coal Township in Pennsylvania, He was expressing frustration with his three-year attempt to get effective treatment for severe psoriasis in his ankles. Arroyo during an online call Feb. 3, 2021. Credit: Joe Piette On April 7, . . . | 
MADISON, Wis. (AP)—Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights, and in expanded roles, including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14. The efforts to significantly roll back labor rules are largely led by Republican lawmakers to address worker shortages …
CounterSpin230526.mp3 GQ ( This week on CounterSpin: Going on strike is something that people with no personal experience are comfortable depicting as frivolous and selfish. That extends to many corporate news reporters, who appear unable to present a labor action as other than, first and foremost, an unwonted interruption of a natural order. However else they explain the issues at stake, or humanistically portray individual strikers, the overarching narrative is that workers are pressing their luck, and that owners who make the…
HARTFORD, Conn.—Over 1,700 union group home and day program workers providing care for individuals with disabilities in six Medicaid-funded agencies across the state walked off their jobs on Wednesday, May 24, in an indefinite strike to end poverty. They are members of SEIU District 1199NE. After picketing in the morning, the caregivers moved to the …
We look at the largely forgotten 1937 Memorial Day Massacre, when police in Chicago shot at and gassed a peaceful gathering of striking steelworkers and their supporters, killing 10 people, most of them shot in the back. It was a time like today, when unions were growing stronger. The workers were on strike against Republic Steel, and the police attacked them with weapons supplied by the company. The tragic story is told in a new PBS documentary. "The mass media, right up to The New York Times, was supporting the police story that they had no choice but to open fire on this mob," says Greg Mitchell, w…
Por Jessica Dos Santos y Ricardo Vaz Publicado en investigaction.net, el 14 de mayo de 2023. El pasado 25 de abril, el presidente de Colombia Gustavo Petro logró reunir a delegaciones de 20 países para la llamada "Conferencia Internacional sobre el proceso político en Venezuela" realizada en Bogotá. Marcaron presencia . . . | 
June 28 will mark the 54th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Rebellion, sparked that day by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood. This iconic photo, depicting the 1971 New York City march commemorating the Stonewall Rebellion's second anniversary, . . . | 
San Francisco Despite the fact that recently released video footage clearly shows a Walgreens security guard tackling, beating up and then killing unarmed Black trans activist Banko Brown April 27, on busy Market Street in San Francisco, no charges will be filed. In fact, the San Francisco District Attorney's office . . . | 
Greece: Aid workers decry 'abductions, violence' against refugees in Lesbos | Doctors Without Borders reports violence, alleged pushbacks to sea of refugees on Lesbos amid rapidly deteriorating conditions | Fri, 05/26/2023 – 14: 22 | Refugees and migrant women and children rest on a Greek Coast Guard ship (Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP) | Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is calling on the Greek a…
Portland, Oregon U.S. imperialism was in the crosshairs of the Nakba event in Portland on May 21. Speeches and signs alike identified U.S. weapons and money as the critical factor that allows Israel to perpetrate genocide and apartheid on the Palestinian people. Credit: Sarah Kowaleski Speakers, including those from organizers . . . | 
Elmhurst, Queens, New York Following a historic three-day strike, over 160 unionized resident doctors at Elmhurst Hospital, located in a largely immigrant community in Queens, New York, declared victory May 24. Their fight was for pay parity with their nonunionized Manhattan counterparts. In 2020, Elmhurst Hospital was the epicenter of . . . | 
This article was originally published in Workers World on May 28, 2021 At every stage in the criminal injustice system, LGBTQ2S+ people are overrepresented, including within the juvenile justice system. Graphic: Tyrone Boucher According to the Prison Policy Initiative, this is true from arrest to sentencing to incarceration to probation . . . | 
NEW ORLEANS—Facing a crucial election in 2024, delegates to the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention are laying plans here for fighting the right, state by state, concurrent with preparing for the national campaign for the presidency next year. "We will not back down" in "the fight against white privilege," CBTU President Terry Melvin said …
NEW ORLEANS—Coalition of Black Trade Unionists President Terry Melvin endorsed Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election at the coalition's gathering here yesterday. Most of his reason covers how Biden got to the presidency thanks to Black voters and what he's accomplished despite constant Republican obstructionism. The rest is who—and what—Donald …
The European Union is "in urgent war mode," 
I've been helping my friend from another country navigate the legal system, green card in hand, and a husband who attempted to suffocate her to death. The people in both camps — defense and prosecution — are interestingly together bedfellows, working the "system" hard, juggling which judge is this or that (pro- or con-), and …
