(2023-06-13). BRICS New Development Bank De-dollarizing, Adding Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe as Members. infobrics.org One of the most important institutions created by the BRICS is the New Development Bank (NDB). This is a Global South-oriented alternative to the World Bank, which is located in and essentially controlled by the United States…
(2023-06-13). Brazil's Rising Challenges in the New World Order. infobrics.org Of special relevance in the Latin American context, Brazil, the largest nation and economy of the continent, and a country that historically managed well to sustain a course of largely autonomous but close relations with the hemispheric hegemon, finds itself today in an especially challenging position…
(2023-06-13). Brics Is Marching Towards a Unified Currency. infobrics.org Amid the palpable anticipation, and the transformative discussions, we are witnessing the ascent of a momentous topic that promises to redefine global financial dynamics — the inception of a unified Brics currency…
(2023-06-13). Neo-Mccarthyist wave in Europe persecutes dissident political parties. infobrics.org The new developments mark the Ukrainization of the continent.
(2023-06-13). Are Lavrov's concerns about nuclear-capable F-16s for Kiev really 'baseless fearmongering'?>. infobrics.org The F-16 is designed to be capable of launching nuclear strikes, usually with B61 thermonuclear bombs. The units deployed by NATO members such as Belgium and the Netherlands operate F-16 fighter jets capable of delivering nuclear weapons, specifically as part of their nuclear sharing agreements with the US. And it's precisely these countries that still operate F-16s and could very well be the first to send them to the Kiev regime.
(2023-06-13). Spanish military call for stop arming Ukraine. infobrics.org According to Spanish retired officers, West's war with Russia is a "madness" and will lead the world to a "holocaust".
(2023-06-13). Ukrainian military lost most of its US-made M2 Bradley AFVs in counterattack. infobrics.org Russian forces repulse Ukrainian counterattack in Zaporozhye.
(2023-06-13). Friday 6/16: Understanding the Escalating Repression of the #StopCopCity Movement. indybay.org Online via Zoom | Register at www.nlg.org/civicrm/event/register/?id=60 | Live captioning provided…
(2023-06-13). As Shippers Call for Biden to Intervene in Longshore Negotiations All Out on Juneteenth. indybay.org West Coast rank and file ILWU members and retirees are supporting a strike on Juneteenth June 19 until longshore workers get a contract. They have been working without a contract since last July.
(2023-06-13). Saturday 6/17: Abolitionist walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (we meet in the lobby)…
(2023-06-13). 6/13/23 Americonned Screened At SF Roxie With Panelists After The Film. indybay.org Screening of Americonned with a panel after the film.
(2023-06-13). Sunday 6/25: Join the Reproductive Justice Contingent at People's March SF. indybay.org Starting point: Polk Street and Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 | Look for the banner: WE DEMAND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE…
(2023-06-13). Sunday 6/25: People's March & Rally: Honor 1st Gay Liberation March by Roaring Our Voices & Music Fest. indybay.org Polk & Washington Streets | San Francisco, California 94109…
(2023-06-13). Monday 6/12: 6/12 EBPG Potluck! permaculture counseling. indybay.org 1121 64th st oak-land, CA…
(2023-06-13). Wednesday 6/14: Frameline47 Juneteenth Program. indybay.org Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA…
(2023-06-13). Raid at Ox Sam Camp at Thacker Pass: Lithium Americas Illegally Seized Eagle Feathers. indybay.org Ox Sam Camp's Sacred Eagle Staff and Ceremonial Items were illegally confiscated and in the possession of Lithium Americas of Canada security before these were retrieved after the raid on the camp. The foreign mining company is being pushed by Biden as "green energy." It is now digging into the burial places of the Paiute Massacre Site for lithium, in violation of federal law.
(2023-06-13). Wednesday 6/21: Free Public Talk on The Birth and Death of Planets. indybay.org Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022…
(2023-06-13). Saturday 6/24: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Poverty by America, by Matthew Desmond. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-06-13). Saturday 6/24: Nationwide Day of Protest for Rights to Abortion Care & Bodily Autonomy. indybay.org Actions in Washington D.C. and throughout the nation…
(2023-06-13). NY State Senate, Assembly Fail to Pass Taxpayer and Debt Crises Protection Legislation. indybay.org S4747/A2970 Bill Champions Vow to Pass Debt Relief Legislation Within Next Year…
(2023-06-13). United States v Donald J Trump and Waltine Nauta: Read the Actual Indictment. indybay.org "I don't want anybody looking through my boxes" — Trump to his attorneys on May 23, 2022…
(2023-06-13). Wednesday 6/14: Parents meetup: for designers, artists, craftspeople… indybay.org Noisebridge | 272 Capp Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2023-06-13). Friday 6/23: Pride Button Making, E-waste Jewelry, and Open House! indybay.org 272 Capp St | San Francisco CA, 94110…
(2023-06-13). Dine' Woman Terrorized by Cops and Lithium Americas While Protecting Paiute Massacre Site. indybay.org Police and Lithium Americas terrorized a young Dine' woman during her arrest as she was protecting the sacred Paiute Massacre Site from an excavator, caging her in a blacked-out boxed carrier in the back of a pickup. Cops and Lithium Americas of Canada raided Ox Sam Camp and confiscated Eagle Feathers and the Sacred Staff, in violation of federal law. Biden and Interior Sec. Deb Haaland are responsible for this, as they push for this foreign company to mine lithium, digging into Paiute burial places in northern Nevada, and calling it "green energy."
(2023-06-13). Wednesday 7/12: San Francisco Frozen Film Festival 2023. indybay.org The Cut Outdoor Cinema (250 Main St. San Francisco, CA 94105)…
(2023-06-13). Thursday 6/29: 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. indybay.org National Mall, Washington, D.C.
(2023-06-13). Saturday 7/22: Free Ink Day! indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop | 3124 Shattuck Ave. | Berkeley CA 94705 | (3 blocks east of Ashby BART)…
(2023-06-13). Concerns Raised Over Proposed Districting Ordinance in Pleasant Hill. indybay.org The City of Pleasant Hill is developing a districting ordinance that would leave the door open to the adoption of district maps that divide neighborhoods and communities.
(2023-06-13). New York Legislature Extends Session, Vote on Debt Relief Bill Pending. indybay.org Religion, Development and Labor Coalition Pushes Passage of New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act…
(2023-06-13). AI Ground Zero In SF As Tech, Auto Bosses & Politicians Destroy Taxi/Uber Worker Jobs. indybay.org Governor Newsom and Mayor London Breed and her MTA and police are allowing remote taxis unregulated entry into San Franciscoo streets destroying the jobs for all taxi workers and UBER/LYFT drivers. The AI technology is still in development and these remote vehicles violate the California Vehicular code but Newsom and London Breed and her police refuse to enforce the law against these tech and auto companies that control these remote vehicles.
(2023-06-13). Sunday 7/23: Project Space: Parsons & Charlesworth. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2023-06-13). S&P: Corporate Bankruptcies Spike To Highest Since 2010, 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Vice Media, Party City and Bed Bath & Beyond are just three of the 230+ corporate bankruptcies filed so far in 2023 that are attributed to rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve as lenders pull back on loans after the banking crisis. Hit hardest by bankruptcy: consumer discretionary …
(2023-06-13). Wholesome Home Depot Woman Sparks 'OnlyFans Culture' Debate, Shaq DM. moguldom.com A Home Depot worker who is also a social media influencer recently made a post dressed in her Home Depot uniform, saying that she enjoyed working at her retail job and would never start an OnlyFans.
(2023-06-13). Billy Garland: I'm Tupac's Biological Father And I Was DNA Tested To Prove It. moguldom.com The late Tupac Shakur is widely considered one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Recently the rap icon was officially honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The occasion brought out his family, …
(2023-06-13). Faina Savenkova: Too much pain. mronline.org 
Faina: "I have said many times that the war for me began on June 2, 2014, with the bombing of the Lugansk Regional State Administration by Ukrainian aircraft. And now comes another anniversary, already the ninth."
(2023-06-13). Sunday 7/23: Project Space: Parsons & Charlesworth. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2023-06-13). S&P: Corporate Bankruptcies Spike To Highest Since 2010, 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Vice Media, Party City and Bed Bath & Beyond are just three of the 230+ corporate bankruptcies filed so far in 2023 that are attributed to rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve as lenders pull back on loans after the banking crisis. Hit hardest by bankruptcy: consumer discretionary …
(2023-06-13). Wholesome Home Depot Woman Sparks 'OnlyFans Culture' Debate, Shaq DM. moguldom.com A Home Depot worker who is also a social media influencer recently made a post dressed in her Home Depot uniform, saying that she enjoyed working at her retail job and would never start an OnlyFans.
(2023-06-13). Billy Garland: I'm Tupac's Biological Father And I Was DNA Tested To Prove It. moguldom.com The late Tupac Shakur is widely considered one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Recently the rap icon was officially honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The occasion brought out his family, …
(2023-06-13). Faina Savenkova: Too much pain. mronline.org Faina: "I have said many times that the war for me began on June 2, 2014, with the bombing of the Lugansk Regional State Administration by Ukrainian aircraft. And now comes another anniversary, already the ninth."
(2023-06-13). Modern supply-side economics and the New Washington Consensus. mronline.org 
Last month, the U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, outlined the international economic policy of the U.S. administration. This was a pivotal speech, because Sullivan explained what is called the New Washington Consensus on U.S. foreign policy.
(2023-06-13). Chávez, UNASUR and the end of unipolarity: A conversation with Judith Valencia. mronline.org 
The Venezuelan researcher offers her reflections on Chávez's geopolitics and the reactivation of the Union of South American Nations.
(2023-06-13). Labour's new bankroller is Israel lobbyist, South African apartheid profiteer. mronline.org 
The UK Labour Party's latest corporate mega-donor is a pro-Israel businessperson whose firm profiteered from South African apartheid.
(2023-06-13). Poland Urges NATO Response to Russia Sending Nukes to Belarus. news.antiwar.com Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday that NATO must respond to Russia deploying nuclear weapons to Belarus. "I absolutely believe that such a situation demands an unequivocal response from NATO," Duda said at a joint press conference in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to Bloomberg. Duda didn't specify …
(2023-06-13). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — June 13, 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. | | 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…
(2023-06-13). Eric Zuesse: What Ended Democracy In U.S.-And-Allied Countries. southfront.org 
Written by When virtually all of the news-media in a country are owned and controlled by billionaires, those individuals (who are less than a thousand) collectively control the 'news'-media and thus mentally control the masses and don't just fund the careers of the winning political candidates but control the entire body-politic — both their public and…
(2023-06-13). Chris Hedges: Requiem For Our Species. popularresistance.org Princeton, N.J. — As I write this, the sun is a hazy reddish orange orb. The sky is an inky yellowish gray. The air has an acrid stench and leaves a faint metallic taste in my mouth. After 20 minutes outside, my head starts to ache, my nose burns, my eyes itch and my breathing becomes more labored. Streets are deserted. The ubiquitous lawn service companies with their machine mowers and whining gas-powered leaf blowers have disappeared, along with pedestrians, cyclists and joggers. Those who walk their dog go out briefly and then scamper back inside. N95 masks, as in the early days of the pandemic, are sold…
(2023-06-13). Pakistan makes first import of Russian crude oil with Chinese currency. ecns.cn Pakistan paid for its first government-to-government import of Russian crude oil with Chinese currency, the country's petroleum minister said on Monday.
(2023-06-13). Premium goods surge on cross-border apps. ecns.cn Millions of Chinese consumers are increasingly purchasing premium or niche consumer goods, with their expenditure on imported and foreign-brand products turning into a key driver of consumption upgrading, experts said.
(2023-06-13). CPIA emphasizes protecting rights of related companies after incident in Germany. ecns.cn The senior executive of a Chinese PV enterprise, who was taken away by local authorities while preparing to attend a solar technology exhibition in Germany on Monday, is back in their hotel after assisting in an investigation.
(2023-06-13). HMPV outbreak in U.S. has limited impact on China: Chinese CDC. ecns.cn The early outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus, in the United States has a limited impact on China, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday.
(2023-06-13). Ministry issues rebuke to U.S. measure targeting Xinjiang enterprises. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the United States incorporating two Chinese enterprises and their subsidiaries into the entity list of the so-called "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" on the unfounded grounds of human rights violations.
(2023-06-13). Mother's love for test-taking son touches hearts online. ecns.cn The heartwarming moment was recorded on video and has gone viral, receiving many comments.
(2023-06-13). Injury ends Su's hopes of Hangzhou medal glory. ecns.cn Chinese sprint legend Su Bingtian on Monday announced he will not race at this year's World Athletics Championships and the Hangzhou Asian Games due to injuries.
(2023-06-13). Court adjourns hearing on HK separatist song. ecns.cn The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region adjourned on Monday a hearing seeking an injunction against the separatism-linked song "Glory to Hong Kong" to July 21.
(2023-06-13). Graft watchdogs warn about alcohol-related violations. ecns.cn To alert officials and improve their conduct, the provincial discipline inspection and supervision departments of Qinghai province on Monday disclosed 10 cases of officials violating laws and disciplines after drinking alcohol.
(2023-06-13). Doctors caution using diabetes drug for weight loss. ecns.cn Doctors have warned about the health risks of the diabetes medicine Ozempic as some young people in China are taking it to lose weight without professional guidance.
(2023-06-13). Fugitive returns to China, turns herself in. ecns.cn Guo Jiefang, one of 100 fugitives on the Interpol red notice, voluntarily returned to China and turned herself in on Saturday.
(2023-06-13). Panda center squashes abuse rumors. ecns.cn The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda released a statement on Saturday declaring rumors surrounding the beating of pandas by keepers baseless, after the topic trended on Chinese social media platforms.
(2023-06-13). Large-scale subsidies benefit students in need. ecns.cn China has subsidized over 20 million college students from families with financial problems by granting them soft loans totaling over 400 billion yuan ($56 billion).
(2023-06-13). Arab states and China to upgrade relations. ecns.cn Exchanges between the Arab states and China are set to get an upgrade after the 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh saw the signing of 30 investment agreements worth over $10 billion in several sectors on Sunday.
(2023-06-13). Berlusconi, ex-Italy PM, media mogul, dead at 86. ecns.cn Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire businessman who led Italy from atop several governments between 1994 and 2011, has died aged 86.
(2023-06-13). Fallout continues after Johnson's resignation. ecns.cn Members of the House of Commons Privileges Committee held talks on Monday about when the panel is likely to publish its report into allegations that former British prime minister Boris Johnson misled Parliament over the pandemic lockdown rule-breaking incidents known as partygate.
(2023-06-13). China stands ready to work with New Zealand to maintain high-level exchanges: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China stands ready to work with New Zealand to maintain high-level exchanges, enhance mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation, so as to achieve greater progress in bilateral relations and bring more benefit to the two peoples, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
(2023-06-13). China-Arab cooperation deepens at key biz conference. ecns.cn China and Arab countries are swiftly expanding economic and trade cooperation in all fields, as more than 3,500 Chinese and Arab officials and business representatives gathered in Riyadh.
(2023-06-13). New Zealand PM announces China visit plan with trade delegation. ecns.cn New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Monday he would visit China in late June with a trade delegation, the first prime ministerial visit to China since the pandemic, at a post-Cabinet press conference.
(2023-06-13). Chinese fugitive on Interpol Red Notice turns herself in after being at large for 23 years. ecns.cn A Chinese fugitive on Red Notice from Interpol who has been at large overseas for over 23 years turned herself in on June 10, becoming the 62nd among the 100 fugitives on Red Notice subjected to law enforcement since the launch of China's anti-corruption "Sky Net" campaign.
(2023-06-13). Racing tradition for Dragon Boat Festival in Fujian practiced for about 1,000 years. ecns.cn The Putian dragon boat race has a long history and has been held since the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
(2023-06-13). Thousands evacuated in the Philippines as Mount Mayon volcano erupts. ecns.cn It last erupted violently in 2018, displacing tens of thousands of villagers. In 1814, Mayon's eruption buried entire villages and left more than 1,000 people dead.
(2023-06-13). Masterpieces of ancient Rome on display in Beijing. ecns.cn A total of 70 sets of ancient Roman treasures including sculptures, frescoes, bronze and glassware, mosaics, and other art forms were on display in the exhibition, which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2023-06-13). Celebration held for Giant panda Xiang Xiang's 6th birthday in Tokyo after it returns to Sichuan. ecns.cn Monday marked the 6th birthday for the Japan-born Xiang Xiang. It left Tokyo and returned to Sichuan on Feb. 21, 2023.
(2023-06-13). Spectacular footage shows 99.9-meter-long dragon boat winds along river. ecns.cn Measuring 99.1 meters in length and 1.88 meters in width, the giant dragon boat can hold up to 420 paddlers. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-13). China and Palestine: No To 'Piecemeal Crisis Management'. scheerpost.com 
By Ramzy Baroud / CounterPunch Remarks by China's United Nations Ambassador, Geng Shuang, on the situation in Occupied Palestine on May 24 were impeccable, in terms of their consistency with international law. Compared to the United States' position, which perceives the UN, and particularly the Security Council, as a battleground to defend Israeli interests, the Chinese political …
(2023-06-13). NYT on Ukraine's Nazi Imagery: It's 'Complicated'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-13). Patrick Lawrence: The Rape of Lady Justice. scheerpost.com 
This is an open-and-shut case of the judiciary being misused to keep Trump out of the political process. Unlike during the Russiagate years, liberal authoritarians know they are operating in broad daylight this time.
(2023-06-13). US Tells Another Bedtime Story To Scare Away Normal Relations With China and Cuba. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-13). Synthetic chemist and battery-membrane team win RSC awards. imperial.ac.uk Professor Nicholas Long and the Microporous Membranes Team have won accolades in this year's Royal Society of Chemistry awards.
(2023-06-13). Israeli State And Lyndon B Johnson Deliberately Murdered 34 US Sailors. popularresistance.org On June 8, 1967, Israeli air and naval forces—with covered over insignia—fired rockets, torpedoes and napalm on a U.S. spy ship, the USS Liberty, in the Mediterranean Sea, killing 34 Americans and injuring 174 more. A secret congressional hearing revealed that two of the pilots were Americans—ex-Navy fliers.[1] | A survivor stated that the ship's deck afterwards looked "like the floor of a slaughterhouse, with pieces of flesh, bone, hair, various organs and everything else…held in place by dried blood." | In 2021, the CIA released three one-page information reports from June and October 1967,…
(2023-06-13). Exporting Occupation: Israeli Business Is Booming In Occupied Western Sahara. popularresistance.org On December 22, 2020, Israel and Morocco officially normalized relations after former President Donald Trump's administration declared occupied Western Sahara as Moroccan. In the years following, Israeli companies have boosted their business involvement in Western Sahara, suggesting the pair's cooperation is fueling each other's land theft. | In 1975, Morocco annexed part of Western Sahara — a region indigenous to the Sahrawi people — and its entirety in 1979. Few have accepted these actions: today, 82 countries recognize Western Sahara's independence, while only the United States recognizes Moroccan…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lfOkCWO5pNo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. A family statement, posted on The Carter Center website, says that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains, Georgia, and visits with loved ones. The statement goes on to say that it's hoped that sharing the family's news will increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor's offices around the country. More than 55 million people worldwide are believed…
(2023-06-13). Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heartburn — that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening — is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding…
(2023-06-13). Consumer Health: Cancer survivorship and life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 4, which makes this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and more than 18 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Survival rates are improving for many types of…
(2023-06-13). Science Saturday: Pharmacists play key role in clinical research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When people think of a pharmacist, they usually think of someone dispensing medication. Pharmacists do fill prescriptions, but there's another type of pharmacist who plays a vital role in clinical research. The research pharmacist is skilled in making the clinical trial part of drug development possible. Indeed, research pharmacists are part of multidisciplinary teams that investigate new pharmaceuticals and drugs developed for patient care. There are two types of research pharmacists at Mayo Clinic. One…
(2023-06-13). Ready to run: Post-race recovery tips for runners. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congratulations! You've just finished a marathon or other running event. Now recovery begins. Try this three-phase approach for best results: Phase one: Immediately after you finish Once you've crossed the finish line, it's imperative to focus on recovery. You can start swapping stories as soon as you've taken a few basic steps: When you stop running, your body immediately enters recovery mode. Even on a warm day, you can feel yourself getting cold and clammy….
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sunscreen needs for any complexion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I spent many a summer at the beach growing up. My mother always slathered me with sunscreen. Now, as a 30-year-old woman, sunscreen remains a part of my routine, regardless of the weather. Recently, I was surprised to learn that one of my friends — a young Black woman — never wears sunscreen. She said her darker complexion means she's protected from sun damage and, thus, not at risk for skin cancer. Is…
(2023-06-13). What's the best nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes? Experts release new menopause therapy guidelines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New guidelines around the use of nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes — or vasomotor symptoms— due to menopause have been released by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Juliana Kling, a women's health specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the new guidelines, says, "The new guidelines include a review of the newest (Food and Drug Administration) FDA-approved medications as well as other medications and other treatments, like clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, discussion…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spinal arthritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have started having stiffness in my back. I have become much less flexible and sometimes even have a hard time looking over my shoulder. I remember my grandparents complaining about arthritis in their knees and hands — and the pain they had later in life. Could I be developing arthritis in my spine? Is there anything I can do? ANSWER: Arthritis is a condition that can develop…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How can you avoid surgery for back pain? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Fortunately, there are measures that can help prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and using the body correctly often will heal the back within a few weeks. Dr. Maziyar…
(2023-06-13). Patient seeks to give back by participating in clinical trials to advance research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mark Lewis is an advocate for participating in clinical trials. As a person who is immunocompromised and has been a Mayo Clinic patient for decades, he hopes to inspire others to join clinical trials for "the greater good." Lewis has lived with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) marked by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, since he was in high school in the mid-1970s. He's struggled with debilitating symptoms. Now, he's…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does menopause cause brain fog? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause can bring on an array of symptoms from hot flashes and night sweats to weight gain. But can it cause problems with memory? Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling, assistant director of Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Center, explains the connection between menopause and brain fog. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/k-FxySlqK8Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-13). Ouch! I've burned my hand on a hot pan — now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's easy to get a burn on your arm or hand from a hot pan while cooking. Extremely hot water — over 110 degrees Fahrenheit — can cause burns, as can stoves, fires, hot food and the sun. Most burns are minor and you can manage them at home, but it's important to know the signs of a more serious burn. More severe burns can cause serious complications and may require emergency treatment. One of…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How awake spinal surgery benefits patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is among the first in the world to perform a spinal fusion surgery, called TLIF, with robotic assistance and incorporating spinal anesthesia, meaning the patient is awake. TLIF stands for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. It's a specific kind of spinal fusion to help stabilize the spine because of degenerative, traumatic or cancer-related issues that may have caused underlying instability. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Selby Chen explains how these awake spinal surgeries…
(2023-06-13). Men's health: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares key symptoms to act on. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life and are important to mention to their physicians. Vikas Mehta, MBChB, a general medicine doctor at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes several physical signs that are worth following up on. Dr. Vikas Mehta "For men, very often the symptoms that affect their lives are things that they are not very comfortable talking to others…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 4 on Forbes' 'America's Best Employers for New Graduates' list. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of "America's Best Employers for New Graduates" and No. 1 in the "Healthcare & Social Industry" category. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. They surveyed more than 28,000 young and early career professionals in the U.S. with…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves enabling projects for Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is a multiyear strategic initiative to help achieve the Mayo Clinic's strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care. The project reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to the City of Rochester and State of Minnesota. The initiative focuses on reimagining Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus, which includes adding state-of-the-art, flexible physical spaces to allow full integration of digital technology to better support the evolving needs of patients,…
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic receives top honors for environmental excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and leadership in sustainability practices through its Environmental Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Rochester received the Top 25 Award, Practice Greenhealth's highest honor for hospitals for…
(2023-06-13). Canada's Scotiabank Is Funding Israeli War Crimes. orinocotribune.com By Marion Kawas — Jun 10, 2023 | Activists in Canada are launching a national campaign to demand that Scotiabank immediately divest from Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. | On June 3 in Vancouver Canada, Palestine solidarity activists held a Canadian BDS Coal…
(2023-06-13). Moroccan agents assault former Sahrawi political prisoner Mahfouda Lefkir, besiege her house in occupied territory. peoplesdispatch.org A trade unionist and prominent human rights defender, Mahfouda has been unrelentingly participating in the struggle for Western Sahara's liberation from Moroccan occupation despite torture, imprisonment, and threats of rape…
(2023-06-13). Daily wagers suffer the brunt of heat wave in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable nations in the world when it comes to the effects of climate changes despite its low contribution to the phenomenon…
(2023-06-13). Iranian president visits Latin American countries in an attempt to strengthen multipolar world order. peoplesdispatch.org Ebrahim Raisi is on a five-day state visit to Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua — Latin American countries that have been similarly affected by stringent US sanctions and hegemonic politics…
(2023-06-13). President Maduro Receives Iran's Ebrahim Raisi in Caracas. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with state honors at Miraflores Palace in Caracas. | With the highest military honors and a mounted escort from the Presidential Honor Guard hussars, Raisi arrived on Monday, June 12, at Miraflores Palace. He was welcomed with a handshake from President Maduro, who was waiting for Raisi accompanied by several members of the Venezuelan cabinet. | Earlier, President Raisi laid flowers before Liberator Simón Bolívar's tomb in the National Pantheon, where he signed the guest book of prominent figures and world dignitaries. | Venezuela is the…
(2023-06-13). Silvio Berlusconi, herald of Italy's far-right. peoplesdispatch.org Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister and billionaire right-wing politician, died in Milan on June 12, at the age of 86. | In a decades-long career marred by financial and other scandals and prosecutions, the leader of the Forza Italia party would assume the role of prime minister four times between 1994 and until he was forced to step down in 2011. | Considered to be Italy's first true populist, his influence in shaping the national discourse extended beyond the time he spent in office, both through the role he had played in the privatization of television in the 1980s, and subsequently in the mainstr…
(2023-06-13). Jonathan Swift's Lilliputian Reasoning. popularresistance.org Four years into Julian Assange's imprisonment at H.M.P. Belmarsh and four years since plain-clothed officers from London's Metropolitan Police Service dragged the WikiLeaks journalist and publisher out of Ecuador's London embassy, taking him from Kensington to a maximum-security prison, a British judge last week rejected two separate applications made by Assange's lawyers to appeal his extradition to the United States — striking down all submitted grounds. | In making his judgements, Justice Jonathan Swift, formerly a lawyer for the British government [whose favourite clients he says were the intelligence s…
(2023-06-13). Argentina comienza séptima semana de negociaciones con el FMI. telesurtv.net Analistas prevén una la inflación en el país sudamericano este año el 145 por ciento y un elevado déficit fiscal.
(2023-06-13). Comunidad de Policías de América celebra cumbre en Argentina. telesurtv.net La Ameripol está integrada por 35 cuerpos de seguridad de 29 países y 30 organismos observadores.
(2023-06-13). Mueren más de 40 personas en ataque en República Democrática del Congo. telesurtv.net Tras una década de calma, el mortífero conflicto en Ituri entre hema y lendu se ha reanudado desde finales de 2017, provocando la muerte de miles de civiles.
(2023-06-13). Presidenta de la Comisión Europa inicia visita a Brasil. telesurtv.net España, el país europeo con mayores lazos históricos con América Latina, asumirá la presidencia rotatoria de la UE en julio.
(2023-06-13). Detienen al suspendido jefe del Banco Central de Nigeria. telesurtv.net La detención del gobernador del Banco Central de Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, se produjo poco después de que el Gobierno del nuevo presidente, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, lo suspendiera.
(2023-06-13). Comienza la exhumación de víctimas del franquismo en Madrid. telesurtv.net Es parte de la aplicación de la llamada Ley de Memoria Democrática que también le cambió el nombre al entonces Valle de los Caídos y ahora denominado Valle de Cuelgamuros.
(2023-06-13). Premier haitiano descarta posibilidad de otro acuerdo electoral. telesurtv.net Haití vive una agudización de la crisis política desde el asesinato en julio de 2021 del entonces presidente Jovenel Moïse.
(2023-06-13). Tiroteo masivo en Annapolis, EE.UU. deja tres muertos y heridos. telesurtv.net El comunicado de la Policía decía que había un sospechoso detenido, descrito como "persona de interés" y que no se habían presentado cargos.
(2023-06-13). OTAN inicia en Alemania ejercicio aéreo sin precedentes. telesurtv.net El ejercicio "Air Defender 23" tendrá lugar hasta el próximo 23 de junio con la participación de 10.000 efectivos.
(2023-06-13). Estudio revela aumento de arsenal nuclear operativo en el orbe. telesurtv.net El 90 por ciento de las armas nucleares activas en el mundo son pertenecientes a Estados Unidos y Rusia.
(2023-06-13). EE.UU. anuncia intención de reingresar a la Unesco. telesurtv.net La directora general de la Unesco, Audrey Azoulay, confirmó la notificación durante una reunión extraordinaria.
(2023-06-13). China resalta gran momento de las relaciones con Honduras. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado chino celebró también esta, la primera visita de un mandatario hondureños a su nación, y afirmó que así se abre una nueva etapa para las relaciones entre ambos países.
(2023-06-13). Rescatan dos personas atrapadas en mina de carbón en Colombia. telesurtv.net El gobernador García mostró su agradecimiento a los cuerpos de socorro, grupos de rescate, Agencia Nal de Minería y a los residentes de la zona.
(2023-06-13). Allanan casa de juez que devolvió derechos políticos a Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net El juez ecuatoriano John R. se encuentra acusado por la policía y la Fiscalía por supuesto prevaricato.
(2023-06-13). Presidente de Irán llega a Venezuela para iniciar gira por Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El mandatario persa se reunirá con su par venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, con quien tiene previsto firmar varios acuerdos bilaterales.
(2023-06-13). Movimiento °Europa Ahora! gana comicios en Montenegro. telesurtv.net Los resultados preliminares de las elecciones parlamentarias anticipadas del domingo en Montenegro muestran una estrecha victoria del movimiento europeísta ¡Europa Ahora! (PES).
(2023-06-13). UE quiere intensificar cooperación en materia migratoria con Túnez. telesurtv.net El presidente de Túnez, Kais Said, recibió a los líderes de Italia, los Países Bajos y la Comisión Europea.
(2023-06-13). Elevan a juicio oral causa por atentado contra Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net María Eugenia Capuchetti elevó la causa a la etapa de juicio oral y público.
(2023-06-13). Palestina condena plan de asentamientos ilegales de Israel. telesurtv.net El Ministerio palestino puntualizó que "ve claramente las medidas unilaterales ilegales de Israel para perpetuar el colonialismo".
(2023-06-13). Sondeo: 77 % de peruanos desaprueba gestión de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El 81 por ciento de peruanos desaprueba al Congreso de la República.
(2023-06-13). Presidente de Venezuela sostiene encuentro con su homólogo de Irán. telesurtv.net Esta es la primera visita que realiza el mandatario iraní a Latinoamérica desde que asumió el cargo en agosto de 2021.
(2023-06-13). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de Donald Trump. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseveró que Trump declaró su culpabilidad en crímenes de lesa humanidad contra el pueblo de Venezuela.
(2023-06-13). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en Córdoba, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Fundación Forjando Futuros había denunciado el secuestro del líder social el viernes último en el municipio de Arboletes.
(2023-06-13). Denuncian manipulación del proceso eleccionario en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Mirador Electoral condena presunto favoritismo del Tribunal Supremo Electoral hacia el partido Prosperidad Ciudadana.
(2023-06-13). Líderes africanos reclaman trabajar para lograr la paz en Sudán. telesurtv.net El secretario ejecutivo de la IGAD señaló que las consecuencias de un conflicto prolongado en Sudán son "impensables".
(2023-06-13). MayDay Festivities Return to Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-13). ILWU local president at Port of San Diego threatens to blacklist dockworkers who talk to reporters. wsws.org International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 29 President Ray Leyba threatened to deny employment to any dockworker who spoke with WSWS reporters.
(2023-06-13). EU interior ministers abandon the Geneva Refugee Convention. wsws.org At their meeting in Luxembourg last Thursday, EU interior ministers effectively abandoned the right of asylum for refugees.
(2023-06-13). Oppose attempt to disrupt defence for witch-hunted Sri Lankan plantation workers. wsws.org The estate management fears that the defence campaign for the witch-hunted workers will inspire estate workers to fight for their social and democratic rights against the attacks of the government and companies.
(2023-06-13). More information that Australia's war crimes in Afghanistan were covered up. wsws.org In one incident, an elderly imam was allegedly shot and killed, despite being unarmed and in detention. The military command and the government defended the conduct of the soldiers involved.
(2023-06-13). NATO launches massive war game targeting Russia. wsws.org On Monday, NATO launched the largest airborne war game in the alliance's history, with hundreds of aircraft fighting a simulated war with Russia.
(2023-06-13). The Democratic Party, Donald Trump and the Espionage Act. wsws.org Nothing progressive can come from prosecuting Trump based on the Espionage Act. For over a century, the Espionage Act has served as the sharpest legal implement in the toolshed of state reaction, used for the purpose of suppressing opposition to imperialist war.
(2023-06-13). DTE Energy hikes electricity rates on Detroit-area workers, while stockholders cash in. wsws.org In the midst of skyrocketing inflation, DTE Energy is raising rates on consumers, asking hard-pressed workers to curtail activities between 3-7 PM.
(2023-06-13). Fed faces a dilemma as it meets to set interest rates. wsws.org At present the betting in financial markets is that the Fed will try to thread the needle, announcing a "pause" in rate increases at this meeting while indicating that further rises may take place and ruling out any cuts this year even as the US economy continues to slow.
(2023-06-13). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Road maintenance workers, steel workers and resident doctors joined the battle against raging inflation in Argentina, while the union for locomotive builders at Wabtec in the US blocked a strike and will submit management's "final offer" for a vote.
(2023-06-13). Ukrainian nationalists demand Russian and Belarusian pianists be barred from Australian music competition. wsws.org Calls for the banning of the classical musicians expose the bogus claims that the US-led NATO war against Russia is a "human rights" endeavour and reveal its anti-democratic, chauvinist and reactionary character.
(2023-06-13). Residents of Davenport demand justice after missing bodies found in collapsed apartment building. wsws.org City officials in Davenport, Iowa announced June 5 that the bodies of three missing men had been found buried underneath the rubble of the collapsed apartment building at 324 Main Street.
(2023-06-13). More rural postal workers in the US speak out about thousands in lost wages due to new compensation formula. wsws.org "How do you tell your children you won't see them again, and when you do, you have no money to do anything with them?" said one worker, who lost $10,000 a year in pay. "I mean, how is this acceptable?"
(2023-06-13). Nazis, DeSantis supporters rally outside Disney World in Orlando, Florida. wsws.org As usual, the Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has refused to denounce his Nazi supporters.
(2023-06-13). Video: War in Ukraine and Media Lies. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Video: Fake Intelligence and the Destruction of Iraq. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Announcing the International Center for 9/11 Justice. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Shift in Geopolitical Relations: Russia's Roadmap to Nigeria and Africa. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). COVID Shots Associated with Increased Risk of Blindness. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). We Tried to Improve COVID Vaccine Labeling — The FDA Said 'No Thanks'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Boris Johnson Has Finally Quit. But Could His Exit Break the Tories Apart? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). India and Pakistan: The Historic Divide Imposed by the British Empire. The Forbidden Truth of People and Cultures. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). The Privatization of Nuclear War: US Spends $157,000 Per Minute on Nuclear Weapons in 2022: ICAN. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). The Democrats Versus Trump: A Bad Horror Movie? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Great Reset: Dutch Government Launches Farmer Buyout Scheme as Thousands Face Shut Down. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). How the Obesity-Industrial Complex Keeps Americans Sick, Fat, and Sad. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). "I'm Unvaccinated and That's OK!" Or Is It? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). The Fuel Shortages in Cuba Are Worse Than You Think. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Dead Two-Year-Old Palestinian. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). "Law Enforcement" against African Americans: Atlanta Struggle to Stop "Cop City" Continues After Council Approval. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Selected Articles: America's Perpetual War: Six Questions. globalresearch.ca 
By Former American President Jimmy Carter said in 2018 that in America, there were 226 years of wars since its independence which took place 242 years ago …
(2023-06-13). VAERS Is Cleverly Hiding 182 Child Deaths Caused by COVID-19 Vaccines. You'll Never Find Them. These Are Some of the Most Shocking COVID-19 Vaccine Child Death Stories But They're Hidden From Public! globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). WHO Launches Digital Health Partnership with Europe. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). The Heat: China-Honduras Relations. america.cgtn.com 
China and Honduras strengthen bilateral relations as the Honduran President visits Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Monday. Castro is the first Honduran president to visit Beijing since the two nations established diplomatic ties back in March. Both …
(2023-06-13). Jonno Sriranganathan: 'Aim for reforms that open up space for deeper radical change'. greenleft.org.au Jonathan Sriranganathan reflects on his time in a wide ranging interview with Alex Banbridge just before stepping down as Gabba Ward councillor in the Brisbane City Council.
(2023-06-13). 'NIMBY' name calling is a developer distraction. greenleft.org.au Declining levels of public housing, non-existent rent controls and annual investor tax concessions are some reasons for the spiralling cost of housing, argues Andrew Chuter.
(2023-06-13). San Francisco Takes to the Streets Against the Murder of Banko Brown. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent march in San Francisco, California against the murder of Banko Brown, who was shot and killed by a Walgreens security guard. Two days ago, I went to a march in San Francisco. While I'm not from the city, which might be controversial, I have been outraged over the murder of Banko Brown…
(2023-06-13). GOP anti-trans agenda is a shiny object to distract from war on women. nationofchange.org Despite their anti-trans arguments being repeatedly debunked by scientists, Republicans are winning the culture war and are poised to win further electoral victories by spreading vitriol against the transgender community.
(2023-06-13). U.S. and UK reach 'first of its kind' agreement on renewable energy and AI. nationofchange.org "The United States and the United Kingdom recognize Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform our societies and economies and share a commitment to the role of government action to unlock the opportunities and mitigate the risks arising from the rapid development of these technologies."
(2023-06-13). China's auto sector sees moderate recovery in May. ecns.cn The output and sales, as well as exports of China's automobile market, registered year-on-year growth in May, industrial data showed.
(2023-06-13). Ride-hailing industry reaching saturation point. ecns.cn The golden age is gone for ride-hailing drivers, as the market in some cities is approaching the saturation point and policies are tightening.
(2023-06-13). China to select pilot cities to integrate industry and education. ecns.cn China will select a second batch of around 30 national pilot cities for the integration of industry and education sectors in the second half of this year as the country aims to foster more skilled craftsmen.
(2023-06-13). RCEP injects dynamism into China's foreign trade industry. ecns.cn Official data shows that from January to April this year, the total import and export volume between China and members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) hit 4.12 trillion yuan (about $0.57 trillion), up 7.3 percent year on year, accounting for 30.9 percent of China's total foreign trade import and export volume.
(2023-06-13). U.S. scales up its 'entity list' to crack down on China's technology rise. ecns.cn The Biden administration on Monday added 43 entities including 31 entities from China to an export control list that bars them from accessing U.S. technologies and components.
(2023-06-13). Winter wheat harvesting well underway. ecns.cn Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs showed that 10.2 million hectares of winter wheat have been harvested in China as of Monday, accounting for about 80 percent of the total wheat growing area.
(2023-06-13). China's Chang'e-6 mission to carry European, French lunar research payloads. ecns.cn China's Chang'e-6 mission, a robotic expedition to the moon, will carry payloads from European and French research centers to space, according to two memorandums of understanding (MoU) signed last week.
(2023-06-13). Alfalfa crops harvest in Gansu. ecns.cn A harvester collects alfalfa at Minle County of Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province.
(2023-06-13). Cultural fair ends with record turnover in projects. ecns.cn The 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair wrapped up on Sunday, with the turnover in investment projects hitting a record high of 3.42 billion yuan ($478.8 million).
(2023-06-13). 6,200-year-old ginkgo tree thrives in north China. ecns.cn Standing 25.4 meters tall with a diameter at breast height of 3.25 meters, a 6,200-year-old ginkgo tree is a popular tourist site at Yedi Village, north China's Shanxi Province.
(2023-06-13). Free the Santa Marta 5, environmentalist political prisoners in El Salvador. fightbacknews.org Santa Marta, Cabañas, El Salvador – On January 11, 2023, five environmental activists and community leaders from Santa Marta, Cabañas, El Salvador were arrested on bogus charges in a clear case of political persecution. They are still detained five months later and the movement to free them is growing around the world. | The men arrested – Antonio Pacheco, Saúl Rivas, Pedro Antonio Rivas, Alejandro Laínez and Miguel Gámez – are prominent leaders of the grassroots movement that won the world's first ban on metallic mining. The organization they're part of, the Association for Social Economic Development (ADES…
(2023-06-13). UAW 4121 strikers confront University of Washington board of regents. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On June 8, at the University of Washington-Seattle, over 100 people confronted the UW board of regents and University President Ana Marie Cauce in the morning prior to their meeting regarding their targeting of international workers. Organized by the UAW 4121, the workers lined the entrances of Suzzallo Library, and the UW administration was forced to deal with the consequences of their union-busting actions. | On June 7, at the beginning of the strike, the university distributed a message to multiple departments containing a distortion of facts concerning international scholars and the strike, alon…
(2023-06-13). Green Left News Podcast Ep 11: World Environment Day, public housing occupation & Canada's climate win. greenleft.org.au Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist and refugee rights activist Chloe DS go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.
(2023-06-13). Where are the world's water stresses? nationofchange.org Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief.
(2023-06-13). Public housing residents suspend occupation, call on minister to save their homes. greenleft.org.au Wiradjuri person and resident Carolyn Ienna wants the NSW government to add more buildings to the Wentworth Park housing estate and quicky, but not to pull it down. Kerry Smith reports.
(2023-06-13). India: Modi govt's criminal neglect of railway safety. greenleft.org.au By all indications, Balasore will be remembered as one of India's worst rail disasters in years with the scale of trauma and devastation still unfolding, writes CPIML (Liberation).
(2023-06-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 12—18 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GRxb6-CyPxM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-06-13). Swaziland: Campaign launched for release of political prisoners. greenleft.org.au The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) is set to launch a "Break the Chains" campaign to demand the release of political prisoners, including its Central Committee member Mvuselelo Mkhabela, reports Peoples Dispatch.
(2023-06-13). Talk World Radio: Adrienne Pine on Sanctioning Countries and Then Refusing to Admit Refugees. davidswanson.org
(2023-06-13). Talk World Radio: Matthew Hoh on Making Peace in Ukraine. davidswanson.org
(2023-06-13). Community pushes back against Geelong City Council's proposed cuts. greenleft.org.au Likely new Geelong councillor Sarah Hathway said residents are mounting a big campaign to save their libraries, and stop the cuts, but are concerned that the city's councillors will let them down again. Sue Bull reports.
(2023-06-13). Cuba califica como falsas declaraciones de secretario de Estado de EE.UU. telesurtv.net "La posición de Cuba sobre este tema es clara y categórica: esas declaraciones carecen de sustento", externó el canciller Bruno Rodríguez.
(2023-06-13). Plazo para inscribir candidaturas en Ecuador finaliza este martes. telesurtv.net La campaña electoral durará solamente nueve días. Arrancará el 8 de agosto entrante y concluirá el 16 de ese mes.
(2023-06-13). La OMS propone un plan de transición para la Covid-19. telesurtv.net De igual manera, la OMS incluye la protección de la comunidad y la capacitación de trabajadores de salud de primera línea.
(2023-06-13). øQué datos debes conocer sobre el albinismo?>. telesurtv.net A través de varios exámenes físicos es posible determinar si la persona presenta este trastorno, evaluando los posibles antecedentes familiares de la misma.
(2023-06-13). Mueren al menos 13 personas en dos accidentes en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Cuatro fallecidos y 23 heridos dejó un autobús que se volcó completamente por exceso de velocidad en Punjab, en el oriente del país.
(2023-06-13). Intensas lluvias en Cuba dejan al menos seis personas fallecidas. telesurtv.net El mandatario indicó que entre las tareas inmediatas, tras la etapa de recuperación, está estudiar todo lo que pasó y actualizar los planes de reducción de desastres.
(2023-06-13). Lula dice que desconfianza no puede regir acuerdo UE-Mercosur. telesurtv.net "Entre socios estratégicos debe existir la premisa de confianza mutua y no de desconfianza y sanciones", añadió Lula.
(2023-06-13). Perú detecta nuevos linajes de variante ómicron de la covid-19. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud señaló que el INS recomendó implementar "medidas preventivas", pues la OMS ha solicitado mantener vigiladas estas variantes.
(2023-06-13). Government Reports prove COVID Vaccine has killed Hundreds of Thousands weekly & Confidential Pfizer Documents prove your Gov. knew it would happen. expose-news.com You may find some of the following claims initially hard to believe. But we can assure you that each and every one has been extracted from official Government approved documents. If you …
(2023-06-13). 'We will not give in to blackmail': Colombians defend government and progressive reforms. greenleft.org.au Thousands took to the streets across Colombia, on June 7, in support of the labour, pension and healthcare reforms proposed by the Gustavo Petro government, reports Zoe Alexandra.
(2023-06-13). Behavioral Interventions for Treating Childhood Obesity. jamanetwork.com Can behavioral interventions designed to treat childhood obesity be delivered in pediatric primary care settings? In this issue of JAMA, Epstein and colleagues report the results of the PLAN randomized trial, which tested a family-based behavioral intervention for the treatment of childhood obesity among those aged 6 to 12 years. The trial was implemented with rigorous clinical trial methods, overcoming obstacles during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and had adequate retention to evaluate the study's effectiveness over time. The results are also timely because the American Academy of Pediatrics recently relea…
(2023-06-13). Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation. jamanetwork.com Mitral regurgitation is the most frequent valvular heart disease and is projected to affect more than 6 million US residents by 2030, of whom 4 million will be clinically diagnosed. Mitral regurgitation is functional in two-thirds of cases, with structurally normal valve leaflets and regurgitation due to valve deformation caused by atrial or ventricular remodeling. In the remaining third of cases, it is organic, with a structurally abnormal valve causing the regurgitation. In Western countries, most cases of organic mitral regurgitation are of a degenerative cause, stemming from mitral valve prolapse or flail seg…
(2023-06-13). Treatments Used Among Adolescent Residential Addiction Treatment Facilities in the US, 2022. jamanetwork.com This study surveyed US adolescent residential addiction treatment facilities to assess treatments used for adolescents younger than 18 years seeking treatment for opioid use disorder.
(2023-06-13). Six-Month Follow-up of Spinal Cord Burst Stimulation and Disability in Chronic Radicular Pain After Spine Surgery. jamanetwork.com This follow-up study examines back pain—related disability at 6 months following a randomized trial of spinal cord burst stimulation for chronic radicular pain after lumbar spine surgery.
(2023-06-13). Discriminative Accuracy of the CAPTURE Tool for Identifying COPD. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported that the CAPTURE (COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease and Exacerbation Risk) screening tool, which combined questions about respiratory exposure, symptoms, and acute respiratory illnesses with selective use of peak expiratory flow rate for intermediate scores, had a low sensitivity (48.2%) but a high specificity (88.6%) for identifying clinically significant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care settings. This tool has been validated in low- and middle-income countries.
(2023-06-13). Aspirin Discontinuation in Pregnancies at High Risk of Preterm Preeclampsia. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We would like to underscore a few concerns about the recent study of aspirin discontinuation at 24 to 28 weeks' gestation in pregnancies at high risk of preterm preeclampsia.
(2023-06-13). Discriminative Accuracy of the CAPTURE Tool for Identifying COPD—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the key observations provided by Dr Hsu and colleagues about our article describing the operating characteristics of the CAPTURE strategy to identify previously undiagnosed patients with clinically significant COPD. The Letter authors are correct in noting differences in sensitivity and specificity of the CAPTURE approach in this primary care population compared with the COPD-enriched specialty population used for the original derivation and validation study.
(2023-06-13). Aspirin Discontinuation in Pregnancies at High Risk of Preterm Preeclampsia—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply The Letter by Drs Parchem and Sibai points out some important observations about our study. First-trimester screening for preeclampsia can identify more than 90% of pregnant individuals who will develop early-onset preeclampsia; nevertheless, more than 90% of patients classified as high risk at the screening are false-positive and, therefore, will take aspirin unnecessarily. Furthermore, the accuracy of angiogenic factors, such as sFlt-1 and PlGF, as predictive markers is greater in the third trimester than in the first trimester of pregnancy; therefore, claiming that normal sFlt-1: PlGF ratio at 24 to 28…
(2023-06-13). Minithoracotomy vs Conventional Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares the effectiveness and safety of minithoracotomy vs sternotomy mitral valve repair.
(2023-06-13). Family-Based Behavioral Treatment for Childhood Obesity in Pediatric Primary Care. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of family-based treatment implemented in primary care pediatric settings on weight change for children with overweight or obesity.
(2023-06-13). Crying in my Car—Poetry vs Distancing. jamanetwork.com In "Birds," the poet, a medical trainee, struggles to balance caring about her patients with the clinical distance she's been taught to maintain to take care of them.
(2023-06-13). Fluid Therapy for Critically Ill Adults With Sepsis: A Review. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes the 4 phases of fluid therapy used for critically ill patients with sepsis: resuscitation, optimization, stabilization, and evacuation.
(2023-06-13). DOACs vs LMWH and Recurrent VTE in Patients With Cancer. jamanetwork.com This randomized trial assesses the comparative effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants vs low-molecular-weight heparin on rate of 6-month recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among patients with cancer who had a new diagnosis of VTE.
(2023-06-13). Disentangling the Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2. jamanetwork.com Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and clinicians reported the persistence of initial symptoms and the onset of new symptoms after the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection, collectively referred to as postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or more colloquially called long COVID. Persistent anosmia as well as debilitating physical symptoms, such as chronic cough, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, malaise, myalgias, pain, and lack of clarity of thought ("brain fog"), with or without obvious organ dysfunction, were prominent ailments identified by numerous patients after acute COVID-19. This pheno…
(2023-06-13). Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. jamanetwork.com This study aims to develop a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) based on self-reported symptoms and describe PASC frequencies across cohorts, vaccination status, and number of infections using a cohort of adults with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection.
(2023-06-13). CDC Updates COVID-19 Data Reporting as US Public Health Emergency Ends. jamanetwork.com With the end of the public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 on May 11 came changes in the data the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allowed to collect.
(2023-06-13). Nonhormone Treatment for Menopausal Hot Flashes Receives FDA Approval. jamanetwork.com The nonhormonal drug fezolinetant is the first of its kind to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe hot flashes—periods of sweating, flushing, and chills—associated with menopause, the agency announced in a statement. Fezolinetant, marketed as Veozah, targets the neurokinin 3 receptor to restore the brain's regulation of body temperature.
(2023-06-13). Trial: Skin Patch for Peanut Allergy Effective in Toddlers. jamanetwork.com Children who were allergic to peanuts became desensitized to the food after wearing a skin patch that delivered 250 μg of peanut protein daily for 12 months, according to results from a phase 3 trial that included 362 participants between the ages of 1 and 3 years.
(2023-06-13). "Mr. Roger Waters' Neighborhood" vs. "Bellwethers of Political Correctness" Run Amuck. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-13). The Persian Gulf: A failure of US policy. journal-neo.org 
Washington, true to its fanatical mania for acting as the world's policeman, has announced that it is sending more troops to the Persian Gulf in response to Iran's lawful seizure of tankers that were passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. As the White House Press secretary John Kirby put it in a peremptory briefing: "The […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-13). Turkish Stand towards Prospects of Sweden Joining NATO. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-13). Vienna Summit: Anti-War Activists From 32 Countries Call For Diplomacy to End Ukraine War. mintpressnews.com Over 300 activists from 32 countries gathered in Vienna, Austria to demand an end to the war in Ukraine and issue a powerful declaration of peace.
(2023-06-13). Pan-African Win In Guinea-Bissau. towardfreedom.org
(2023-06-13). Russian Missiles Target Enemy's Deep Rear Areas, Ukraine Confirms Losses. southfront.org 
On the night of June 13, Russian forces launched another wave of missile and UAV strikes on the military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) throughout the country. The night attack was assessed as the largest one since the beginning of the Ukrainian offensive. | According to the estimates of the Ukrainian General Staff, 14 Russian cruise missiles were launched. Russian kamikaze UAVs were also used to strike at the Ukrainian military facilities in different regions.
(2023-06-13). Ukrainian Offensive Stalled On Zaporozhie Frontlines. southfront.org 
According to preliminary reports from the front, the Russian military managed to achieve new gains on the Zaporozhie front lines. Kiev's military officials were too quick to declare control of the settlements in the south of the country. Amid the heavy battles, the front lines are unstable and various villages are often coming from control of one side to another. | On the morning of June 13, the area of Velikaya Novoselka remains the main battlefield of the Ukrainian offensive, while other…
(2023-06-13). Washington May Supply Depleted Uranium Ammunition To Kiev — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The White House is going to approve the provision of depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing American officials. It is reportedly expected that Biden's administration will provide Ukraine with depleted uranium shells "after weeks of internal discussions on how to equip the Abrams tanks that the United States gives to Kiev." | According to one of the cited US officials, Washington faces no great obstacles to approving the shipment of depleted uranium shells t…
(2023-06-13). Los Angeles Daily News killed coverage on L.A. Valley College Scandal. indybay.org Los Angeles Daily News is the second-largest-circulating daily newspaper in Los Angeles, and flag ship of Southern California News Group. Despite being widely trusted by readers in the San Fernando Valley, the Daily News had all the documents previously published and more — and killed coverage about Los Angeles Valley College fraud.
(2023-06-13). Baltimore's Crime Numbers Game. therealnews.com 
by Data Analysis by Additional research and analysis by Illustrations by At a January "Take Back Our Streets Town Hall," Ba…
(2023-06-13). China's appeal to foreign firms more than the size of its market. ecns.cn The series of recent visits to China by senior executives of global multinationals reflects their confidence in China's economic prospects and the attractiveness of China's market, manufacturing strength and innovation capability.
(2023-06-13). Carbon goals, green transition within reach. ecns.cn China is capable of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions ahead of schedule while further accelerating the global transition to a low-carbon energy structure, as the country's nonfossil fuel energy sources have exceeded 50 percent of its total installed electricity generation capacity.
(2023-06-13). Legal Brief Filed to Bar Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett from Canada. socialistproject.ca 
Lawyers have filed a complaint on behalf of a Palestinian-Canadian and four Canadian organizations seeking to have the government declare former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett inadmissible to Canada before he is set to speak in Toronto on June 14. As lawyers Shane Martinez and Nicholas Pope have laid out in the complaint, Bennett should be denied entry to Canada pursuant to sections 35(1)(a) and (b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. | As put forth in the complaint filed on Tuesday, May 29th, 2023, The federal government has "domestic and international legal obligations to excl…
(2023-06-13). State of Israel and Lyndon B Johnson Deliberately Murdered 34 American Sailors in 1967, Fabricated Massive Cover-Up Still in Effect After 55 Years. covertactionmagazine.com
(2023-06-13). What Ended Democracy in U.S.-and-Allied Countries. theduran.com
(2023-06-13). Judge Napolitano and I Chat About Blown Up Dams and Ukraine's Counter Offensive. sonar21.com 
I was limited in what I could write last week because I was attending a week long training course in order to be certified as a Firearms Instructor who is…
(2023-06-13). Israeli authorities demolish five Bedouin homes in Al-Naqab desert. peoplesdispatch.org According to locals, the demolition efforts have been going on since February. Israeli authorities had served the home owners with eviction notices and had been pressuring them to vacate their homes and relocate in order to illegally take over the land…
(2023-06-13). Middle America: Republicans Retreat to the Bathroom to Defend Minority Rule. progressive.org A controversy over the girls' locker room at a Wisconsin high school fits a pattern of stories elevated by rightwing media outlets around the country that seek to titillate and outrage conservative voters.
(2023-06-13). Airborne Drones War. Episode X. southfront.org 
The war in Ukraine is the biggest armed conflict in the world since the Korean War in 1950-1953. It can be argued with 90% probability that this is either the eve or the beginning of World War 3, regardless of the outcome of the war in Ukraine itself. | In Eastern Europe today, we are witnessing the formation of the shape of 21st century wars. The military doctrines of the second half of the 20th century are completely irrelevant, but will continue to be used by the warring parties by inertia. At the same time, e…
(2023-06-13). The Espionage Act Is Not The Answer To Donald Trump. shadowproof.com 
The following independent journalism was made possible by paid subscribers. Take advantage of this discount offer and subscribe to Shadowproof's Dissenter Newsletter today. While the United States Justice Department has increasingly wielded the Espionage Act to make an example out of government employees or contractors, federal prosecutors have been reluctant to charge current and former high-ranking …
(2023-06-13). Mick Wallace calls out the hypocrisy of EU policy. youtube.com 
"The European Court of Auditors' report just before the war, wrote off Ukraine as one of the most corrupt countries in Europe." Irish MEP Mick Wallace calling out the hypocrisy of EU policy towards Ukraine in comparison to Georgia. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-06-13). Israeli military used young women to sell their apartheid project. youtube.com 
The Israeli military has used young women to sell their apartheid project and hypersexualize life in the military to recruit for longer than the Pentagon. Alan MacLeod's latest investigation explores that history to find the roots of the Pentagon's newest recruitment strategies as it seeks to attract Gen Z. Watch the full interview via our …
(2023-06-13). Did Drake go on a Birthright Israel trip?! youtube.com 
Did Drake go on a Birthright Israel trip to occupied Palestine and Syria? Footage from a Saturday Night Live performance by the rapper Drake in 2014 has emerged in which he states that he took part in the controversial Birthright Israel programme. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-06-13). 2 Top Mexican Officials Resign in Order To Run For 2024 Election. telesurenglish.net Two high-level Mexican politicians have said they will resign from their current positions in order to seek the nomination of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party in the 2024 presidential election. | Related: | On Monday, according to official statements, Mexico City Mayo Claudia Sheinbaum and Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard declared that they will resign their current position because they are seeki…
(2023-06-13). Cuba Does Not Host a Chinese Espionage Center, FM Stresses. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Cuba described the claims of the U.S. government regarding the presence of a Chinese espionage center on the island as a new disinformation operation. | RELATED: | "The statements made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the presence of a Chinese spy base in Cuba are false… Our position on this matter is clear and categorical… Blinken's statements 'lack evidence'," Foreign Affairs M…
(2023-06-13). Inter' Labor Organization Calls for Action to End Child Labor. telesurenglish.net On World Day Against Child Labor, the International Labor Organization (ILO) has called for action to stop children labor. | Related: | On Monday, as part of the session of the International Labor Conference, the ILO held a high-level panel themed "social justice for all, end child labor. The discussion focuses on the link between social justice and the elimination of child labor. | Panelists representing worker…
(2023-06-13). Uganda: 17 Girls Rescued From Human Trafficking, Return Home. telesurenglish.net On Monday, an immigration spokesman said that Uganda has repatriated 17 Ethiopian girls rescued from human trafficking in the capital, Kampala. | Related: | According to Simon Mundi, spokesman for the Ugandan Ministry of the International Affairs, Ugandan authorities handed over the girls at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Ethiopian immigration officials. | "They were removed from the country legally and were accompanied by our immigration officers.
(2023-06-13). UN Sec-Gen A. Guterres Supports Creation of AI Advisory Body. telesurenglish.net On Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated hi fully supports the establishment of an AI watchdog similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency. | Related: | "It's my intention to create a high-level advisory body on artificial intelligence to seriously prepare the different kinds of initiatives that we will be able to take … I would be favorable to the idea that we could have an artificial intelligence, an agency,…
(2023-06-13). Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn't Have Easy Access to Your DNA. aclu.org 
(2023-06-13). Will Trump's Indictment Spark a Second-Wave Insurrection? truthout.org Donald Trump is set to surrender today at the federal courthouse in Miami to face charges for retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret information about U.S. nuclear weapons programs. Trump's supporters, including many prominent members of the Republican Party, have threatened violence and suggested revolt in response to what they see as a politically motivated… |
(2023-06-13). Are Lavrov's Concerns About Nuclear-Capable F-16s For Kiev Really 'Baseless Fearmongering'? southfront.org 
Written by Back in late May, the United States government "finally gave in to pressure" and decided to
(2023-06-13). Human Rights Defenders Slam Israel's Planned West Bank Settlement Expansion. truthout.org Human rights defenders on Monday blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right apartheid government after it reportedly informed the Biden administration of plans to build thousands of new Jewish-only settler homes in the illegally occupied West Bank of Palestine. Three Israeli and U.S. officials told Axios that Israel will announce later this month its intention to build at least… |
(2023-06-13). Fox News Sends Tucker Carlson Cease and Desist Letter Over His Twitter Show. truthout.org Fox News has sent a cease and desist letter to former host Tucker Carlson demanding that he stop producing videos for a program he began on Twitter earlier this month after his ouster from the right-wing network in April. Fox's letter reportedly includes, in bold letters, the words "not for publication" at the top. Within the letter, Fox News accuses Carlson of violating a contract that he signed… |
(2023-06-13). Activists Risk Arrest — and Smoke Inhalation — to Fight Mountain Valley Pipeline. truthout.org A thick haze covers the White House as hundreds of people, including myself, stand on President Joe Biden's front steps, masked to protect our lungs from Canadian wildfire smoke and holding signs calling out the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) in West Virginia as more fuel for future wildfires. On June 8, protesters from around the country gathered, many risking arrest by sitting and standing on… |
(2023-06-13). "The president forced our comrade to die"—South Korea's workers confront Yoon Seok Yeol's labor crackdown. therealnews.com 
(2023-06-13). Judge Cannon Won't Preside Over Trump's Arraignment — But She'll Have Influence. truthout.org A Florida magistrate judge, not controversial Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon, will preside over the former president's arraignment on Tuesday. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman will handle Trump's arraignment on 37 counts related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago in South Florida, according to The Miami Herald, though Cannon will remain the lead judge in the Mar-a-Lago… |
(2023-06-13). Daily wagers suffer the brunt of heave wave in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable nations in the world when it comes to the effects of climate changes despite its low contribution to the phenomenon…
(2023-06-12). Did Dr. Cornel West Just Avoid The High Probability Of Cheating In The DNC Primary? The Evidence Of Crooked Primaries. moguldom.com When philosopher, political activist, social critic, and former educator Dr. Cornel West announced on June 5 that he would be running for president as a third-party candidate instead of as a Democrat, he might have avoided the high probability of cheating in the Democratic National Committee primary. The Democrats have the dark cloud of the 2016 primary …
(2023-06-12). JP Morgan Settles Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Alleging Bank Helped Finance Sex-Trafficking Operation. moguldom.com JPMorgan Chase has settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount brought by multiple women who allege the bank helped its client, the disgraced late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, run his sex-trafficking operation and profit from it by enabling him to pay them for sex. A woman listed anonymously as Jane Doe filed the 2022 lawsuit in …
(2023-06-12). WSJ Investigation Shows National Pedophile Ring On Instagram, Algorithms Help Promote Group. moguldom.com The Wall Street Journal has published a shocking report that blows the lid off of a pedophile ring utilizing Instagram. What's more, the platform's algorithms are helping promote the group. A "vast network" of pedophiles interested in "underage sex content" are being connected through the Meta-owned social media platform's algorithms, Fox News reported. The algorithms …
(2023-06-12). Why there should be a treaty against the use of weaponized drones. mronline.org 
Citizen activism to bring about changes in how brutal wars are conducted is extremely difficult, but not impossible.
(2023-06-12). Is Washington seeking to fabricate a casus belli against Cuba? mronline.org 
According to the U.S. newspaper The Wall Street Journal, which had the "honor" of putting the lie into circulation, there is an agreement between Cuba and China, in military matters, for the installation of an alleged espionage base.
(2023-06-12). The 'Fourth Turning' that will define our Century. mronline.org 
European economies are reeling from inflation and the spectre of de-industrialisation-fuelled by self-imposed foreswearing of all imports of cheap Russian energy.
(2023-06-12). Background and elements of the war in Ukraine. mronline.org 
"This crisis shows us the weakness of our society"
(2023-06-12). From net zero to glyphosate: Agritech's greenwashed corporate power grab. mronline.org 
Big agribusiness and 'philanthropic' foundations position themselves as the saviours of humanity due to their much-promoted plans to 'feed the world' with 'precision' farming', 'data-driven' agriculture and 'sustainable' production.
(2023-06-12). Netherlands Says Ukrainian Pilot Training on F-16s Could Start This Summer. news.antiwar.com The Netherlands' defense minister told Reuters on Monday that training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets could begin as soon as this summer. Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said starting the training this summer is the "ambition" and that the coalition of countries working to arm Ukraine with F-16s will see if it's a …
(2023-06-12). China Denies Allegations That It's Spying on the US from Cuba. news.antiwar.com The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday denied allegations that China was spying on the US from Cuba and criticized the conflicting information coming from the US government and media outlets. The Wall Street Journal first reported last week that Beijing and Havana reached an agreement "in principle" on establishing a Chinese spy facility in Cuba. …
(2023-06-12). Sweden Approves Extradition of PKK Supporter to Turkey Amid NATO Bid. news.antiwar.com Sweden on Monday approved the extradition of a man to Turkey who has previously expressed support for the PKK, a Kurdish militant group Turkey, the US, and the EU consider a terrorist organization. Turkey has refused to approve Sweden's NATO bid over the Nordic country's alleged support for the PKK and has been pushing for …
(2023-06-12). Iran Confirms Holding Indirect Talks With US in Oman. news.antiwar.com The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday said that Iranian officials held indirect talks with the US in Oman last month but dismissed the idea that an interim nuclear deal was on the table. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani appeared to confirm a report from Axios that said the talks took place in Oman on May …
(2023-06-12). Israel Creates New Military Intelligence Unit to Prepare for War With Iran. news.antiwar.com Israel's military has created a new intelligence unit to prepare for war with Iran amid simmering tensions between the two nations, Ynet reported on Sunday. Israel has been conducting a covert war against Iran for some time, but in recent years, Israeli officials have been speaking more openly about the fact that they're preparing for …
(2023-06-12). Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Weapons to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A group of nine bipartisan members of the House is urging President Biden to supply Ukraine with longer-range weapons and expedite the delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to the country. In a letter led by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), the lawmakers called on Biden to send Kyiv Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), which have a …
(2023-06-12). Report: Saudi Crown Prince Threatened US With 'Major Economic Consequences'. news.antiwar.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warned the US would suffer economic consequences if President Biden retaliated for OPEC oil cuts that were announced last fall, The Washington Post reported.
(2023-06-12). Blinken's Failed Saudi Visit. strategic-culture.org 
Developments during Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Saudi Arabia fit with growing speculations about the Gulf Cooperation Council becoming more autonomous of the U.S., writes Abdul Rahman. | By Abdul RAHMAN | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia last Thursday. He was the second top U.S. official to visit the kingdom in less than a month, after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. | His visit was widely seen as a
(2023-06-12). A Chaotic Re-Sorting: Europe's 'Seminal Shift' Is (Broadly) Moving in the Same Direction as U.S. Politics. strategic-culture.org Europe it seems is (broadly) moving in the same direction as U.S. politics, Alastair Crooke writes. | The backlash has started. It has been slow to emerge, and is lagging that of the U.S., yet it has begun in earnest. It is, as Wolfgang Màºnchau, a former FT journalist and editor of EuroIntelligence, has It is likely to reshape politics along a new fault-line: No longer the banal issues of 'uni-party' (pro-Establishment) politics: marginal tax rates; easy monetar…
(2023-06-12). Imperial Blowback and the CIA's 'Tainted Source'. strategic-culture.org America's premier intelligence service has a fundamental design flaw. | By Chad NAGLE | Among the most recent redactions lifted on documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy housed at the National Archives are two lines in a fifteen-page memorandum from presidential aide Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.—"SUBJECT: CIA Reorganization"—written in June 1961 at Kennedy's request. In the memo, Schlesinger proposes "a fairly drastic rearrangement of our current intelligence set-up." Although almost a page-and-a-half remains redacted, recently disclosed text includes the title sentence of t…
(2023-06-12). O Hegemon entrara em guerra hibrida total contra os BRICS. strategic-culture.org A Guerra Híbrida 2.0 contra o Sul Global mal comeàßou. Estados hesitantes: todos vocês foram advertidos | Os hackers do Think Tank Land dos EUA nà£o està£o exatamente familiarizados com Montaigne: "No trono mais alto do mundo, ainda sentamos apenas em nosso próprio traseiro". | A arrogância leva esses espécimes a presumir que suas nádegas flácidas sà£o colocadas bem acima das de qualquer outra pessoa. O resultado é que uma mistura de arrogância e ignorância sempre acaba desmascarando a obviedade de suas previsàµes. | A Think Tank Land dos EUA — inebriada por sua aura de poder a…
(2023-06-12). Stop the Campaign of Smears and Censorship Targeting Anti-War Meetings on Canadian University Campuses! strategic-culture.org By James CLAYTON | Are you a student at a Canadian university? Help defeat the attempts to censor anti-war actions on university campuses by contacting the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) and joining its struggle to build an international anti-war movement led by the working class. Email iyssecanada@gmail.com and
(2023-06-12). Shadowy, Israel-Linked Group Attempts To Censor Pro-Palestine Spotify Artists. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — Jun 12, 2023 | A shadowy, Israel-linked pressure group is attempting to remove artists supporting Palestinian liberation from Spotify. We Believe in Israel, an outgrowth of the Britain Israel Communications and Research Center (BICOM), is lobbying both the U.K. government and the popular music streaming platform in their efforts to censor a range of artists — including MintPress News' Lowkey. Studying these organizations' key figures, MintPress can reveal that the lobby group may have sympathetic ears in key positions in both. | Coordinated attack | Earlier this year, following a long…
(2023-06-12). Cuba recorded 146.2 millimeters of rainfall in 10 days. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Institute of Hydraulic Resources reported that in 10 days Cuba accumulated rainfalls of 146.2 millimeters (mm), 75% of the historical average for June.
(2023-06-12). Haiti: Constructive dialogue discouraged without addressing murder. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Former Haitian Foreign Minister Claude Joseph dismissed that a constructive dialogue could solve the national crisis without first addressing the assassination of President Jovenel MoàØse, he said during the meeting organized by Caricom that concludes today in Jamaica.
(2023-06-12). Nicaragua projects GDP growth of 3,5%. plenglish.com Managua, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua is projecting a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3,5% this year due to the increase in international prices that several items of the country's economy are registering today, it was reported here.
(2023-06-12). New Film Explores Intersex Community's Fight for Recognition, Bodily Autonomy. truthout.org June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA community, and today we look at those represented by the "I" which stands for "intersex." In a broadcast exclusive, we are joined by the filmmaker and three stars of a new documentary, Every Body, which follows their work as intersex activists who share childhoods marked by shame, secrecy and nonconsensual surgeries. We speak with actor and… |
(2023-06-12). Many of Us Feel the Painful Results of the US's Wars, Whether We Know It or Not. truthout.org America's "war on terror," launched in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, has had a staggering impact on our world. The Costs of War Project at Brown University, which I helped found, paints as full a picture as possible of the toll of those "forever wars" both in human lives and in dollars. The wars, we estimate, have killed nearly one million… |
(2023-06-12). Ukrainian Attacks In Bakhmut Region Increase Kiev's Losses. southfront.org 
While the AFU continue attempts to break through Russian defence on the southern front lines in the Zaporozhie region amid the ongoing counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces also attempt attacks in other regions. | Over the past day, at least two Ukrainian attacks were repelled on the Bakhmut-Soledar frontlines. Ukrainian tanks are burning not only in the steppes in the Zaporozhie region but also in the Artyomovsk region. | Destroyed T-64BV tank of the Ukrainian army was filmed burning in the ar…
(2023-06-12). Eric Zuesse: Biden Indicts Trump on 5 Charges That Applied Also to Hillary Clinton, Who Was Never Charged. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse Alan J. Russo opened the "Conclusions" section of his extraordinary (extraordinarily fine) 1970 Loyola of Los Angeles Law…
(2023-06-12). Kiev's Terror In Donetsk: Young Woman Killed, Her Child Wounded By Ukrainian Shelling. southfront.org 
On June 12, Russia Day is celebrated in the Russian Federation, including in the Zaporozhie, Kherson regions and L/DPR. On such a big national holiday, provocations and attacks by the Kiev regime are largely expected. | On the afternoon of June 12, Ukrainian Nazis launched another attack on the streets of the city of Donetsk. As a result of the shelling of the streets near the railway station, a yong 20 year-old woman was killed. Her 2 years-old child was wounded. | In total, two more women…
(2023-06-12). Military Situation In Donbass On June 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Serebryansky; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Torskoye; | The AFU took control of Neskuchnoe, Storojevoye and Blagodatnoe; | Russian forces launched a counterattack and recaptured Makarivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue…
(2023-06-12). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The control point of the 47th Mechanized Brigade of the AFU was hit near Orekhov; | On June 11, the AFU took control of Neskuchnoe, Storojevoye and Blagodatnoe after Russian forces withdrew from the villages; | On June 12, Russian forces reportedly took back control of Makarovka; | Clashes are ongoing near Urozhainoe; | Clashes are ongoing near Novodonetskoe; | Clashes are ongoing near Levadnoye and Novodarovka, which are in the gray zone; | Clashes are o…
(2023-06-12). Military Situation In Syria On June 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Aleppo region in the past 24 hours; | On June 12, Turkish drones targeted a vehicle near Ain al-Arab; | On June 12, Turkish drones targeted a Russian Military Police vehicle between the villages of Harbul and Umm al-Hosh. A Russian serviceman was killed; | On June 10, Turkish drones targeted an SDF vehicle near the city of Tal Rifa. Three SDF members were killed. | <...
(2023-06-12). Moscow And Kiev Exchanged Almost 200 Prisoners On The Eve Of Russia's National Holiday. southfront.org 
(2023-06-12). Russian Military Reveals Ukraine's Losses During Next Day Of Counteroffensive. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | While the Kiev regime is censoring true reports from the southern front lines front lines, the Russian Ministry of Defence continues counting losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). | The AFU continued offensive operations in the South Donetsk direction. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, as a result of three Ukrainian attacks from the direction of Velikaya Novoselka in the DPR and in the area of the Levadnoye in the Zaporozhye region, the AFU lost: | over 120 serviceme…
(2023-06-12). Russians Counterattack On Zaporozhie Frontlines — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | According to preliminary reports from the southern Ukrainian frontlines, Russian forces launched a counterattack in the settlements located on the border between the Zaporozhie region and the DPR. | On June 11, the AFU managed to take control of the villages of Neskuchnoe, Storojevoye and Blagodatnoe, after the Russian military wethdrew from the settlements. Ukrainian forces also attempted to advance southward and attacked Makarovka and Urozhainoe. As a result of the night battles, Russ…
(2023-06-12). Bakhmut Massacre. Real Role Of Ukrainian Formations In War. southfront.org 
The operation to capture Bakhmut, which ended in late May 2023, is currently still not over. Positions handed over by the Vagner PMC to other Russian military formations (in addition to the Ministry of Defense, the Chechen Akhmat and other PMCs established in Russia) are currently being actively assaulted by the Ukrainian troops stationed in that direction. | According to various sources, since the beginning of the resistance in Bakhmut, more than 200 military formations have participated on the Ukrainian side. The number of Uk…
(2023-06-12). Ukrainian Forces Grinded Out Before They Reached Russian Main Defenses. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-12). More Leopard MBTs Abandoned & Destroyed In Zaporozhye (Videos). southfront.org 
Two more NATO-supplied Leopard main battle tanks have received damage and been abandonned by troops of the Kyiv regime on the frontline in Zaporozhye region. Then, at least one of them was hit by a loitering munition. The fate of another one is also predetermined. | The mass anihilation of NATO military equipment comes as the Kyiv regime tries to break through the Russian defense in Zaporozhye and South Donetsk. So far, the advance has reached limited tactical results but led t…
(2023-06-12). Novak Djokovic: Always More Than Tennis. southfront.org 
Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark. | The victory of Novak Djokovic in the latest French Open had the usual mixed reception in Australia. While Australians pretend to like radicals, larrikins and the occasional deviant, the contrary is true. Tight buttoned, properly behaved and conformist to the point of invisibility, the boringly predictable are always preferred. You can rely on them. | Even in Melbourne, a town where his following is strong (he has won 10 Australian Opens), the call bac…
(2023-06-12). The Case For A (Mostly) Car-Free World. popularresistance.org I grew up in Los Angeles, one of the most sprawling, car-dependent cities in the world. It's easy to find highway-sized lanes in residential areas and signposts right in the middle of tiny sidewalks in my hometown. Although I regularly cycled and took public transit right up until I was 18 and moved away, the state of my city and the way people moved through it was normal to me, a mundane fact of life—I didn't see that it could be another way. I also didn't understand just how systemically marginalized pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users were until I watched a video about "stroads" by the YouTub…
(2023-06-12). 'Stop Cop City' Domestic Terror Charges Echo Past Repression Of Activism. popularresistance.org The movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta has brought environmental defenders and police abolitionists together to fight a mega-project that would demolish the historic Weelaunee Forest to create a massive urban warfare training facility. For standing up for people and the planet, more than 40 Cop City activists have been struck with domestic terrorism charges. Will Potter, author of Green Is the New Red, joins The Chris Hedges Report to place the repression of Cop City activists in a longer history of labeling environmental activists as 'domestic terrorists.' | Will Potter is an investigative journalist whose wor…
(2023-06-12). Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Has Vetoed Over 100 GOP Bills Since Start of the Year. truthout.org Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) rejected a bill on Thursday that would have barred transgender students in the state from being able to use school restrooms that correspond with their gender — one of over 100 bills the governor has vetoed since taking office earlier this year. The proposal would have required schools to create single-occupancy restrooms for transgender kids or forced them to use… |
(2023-06-12). Watchdog Says 14th Amendment, Not Indictments, Can Bar Trump From Presidency. truthout.org On Monday morning, a nonprofit government watchdog organization called out former President Donald Trump, implying that his actions in the final weeks of his presidency should disqualify him from serving in any office again. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) wrote in a tweet that while there isn't a federal law barring former presidents from running for office if they've… |
(2023-06-12). Food Delivery Workers Secure Landmark Minimum Pay Rate. popularresistance.org App-based food delivery workers in New York City will earn $17.96 an hour before tips beginning July 12, an amount that takes into account their costs of operating, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday afternoon. | With the rate, New York will become the first major U.S. city to establish and implement pay requirements for delivery workers toiling in the gig economy. | The hourly rate will increase to $19.96 before tips by April 1, 2025, the mayor said. The standard is a significant increase from the estimated $11 hourly workers currently earn after tips.
(2023-06-12). A common law duty of care to issue an Osman warning? ukhumanrightsblog.com 
'There may be exceptional cases where the circumstances compel the conclusion that the absence of a remedy sounding in damages would be an affront to the principles which underlie the common law. Then the decision in Hill's case should not stand in the way of granting an appropriate remedy.' Per Lord Nicholls in Brooks v …
(2023-06-12). Why Were Files Trump Illegally Kept Secret from the American People in the First Place? thiscantbehappening.net
(2023-06-12). The Great Bank Robbery Of 2023. levernews.com 
(2023-06-12). Young Montana Residents Bring Climate Change Case To Court. popularresistance.org A groundbreaking climate change trial will begin on Monday in a courtroom in Montana's capital city, involving 16 young residents who allege state officials violated their constitutional rights to a healthy environment. | Filed in March 2020, the lawsuit, Held v Montana, will mark the first-ever constitutional climate trial in US history. | "We're asking the government and the courts to do their job and protect us, along with the rest of Montana's citizens and our incredible home state; this case is one big opportunity for the state to become a leader in preserving a safe, beautiful and prosperous future for Mont…
(2023-06-12). Citizen Revolution Movement Elects González/Arauz Ticket for Ecuador's Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-12). Citizen Revolution Movement Elects Luisa González and Andrés Arauz as Presidential Candidates of Ecuador. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-12). First Nations At The Frontline Of Canada's Fires. orinocotribune.com By Brandi Morin — Jun 10, 2023 | As smoke and smog choke the Northeast, Alberta's Indigenous nations face apocalyptic wildfires. | And the provincial government's "let-it-burn" climate policy. | As he watched the last plane lumber down the runway, Chipewyan Chief Allan Adam was finally able to breathe freely again. | He had just posted a live video from the Fort Chipewyan airport on the evening of May 31, documenting the last flight out with evacuees fleeing impending disaster. A wildfire was advancing approximately seven kilometres from his remote community, which is accessible only by boat or plane. | But…
(2023-06-12). President Castro Requests Honduras Join BRICS Bank. orinocotribune.com 
On her six-day official visit to China, Castro affirmed that the Honduran people recognize the One China principle and noted that establishing relations with Beijing will "bring development opportunities for Honduras." | She asserted that "the Honduran people admire China's achievements in development, especially the country's ef…
(2023-06-12). US and Iran Held 'Proximity' Nuclear Talks in Oman: Report. orinocotribune.com US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman last month regarding Tehran's nuclear program, Axios According to three sources with knowledge of the matter, White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk traveled to Oman secretly on May 8 for talks with Omani officials. | McGurk's visit coincided with the arrival of an Iranian delegation, which included Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kan. | The two sides then engaged in "proximity talks," with Omani officials going be…
(2023-06-12). Ralph Nader: Technology Needs Assessments by Congress Municipalities and Local Civic Groups. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org The pace of for-profit technological innovations is accelerating, but to what end beyond corporate sales? The gap between marketing new high-tech products and assessing their intended and unintended consequences has never been greater. Let's start with the ballooning of augmented reality inside virtual reality. Facebook's Oculus Rift escapism has flopped. …
(2023-06-12). The D-Notice: Very British State Censorship. scheerpost.com 
By Kit Klarenberg / Substack Julian Assange is "dangerously close" to being extradited to the US after losing his latest legal appeal. In a three-page judgment handed down on June 6th, British High Court judge Justice Jonathan Swift rejected all eight grounds of Julian's appeal against the US extradition order, signed by then-Home Secretary Priti Patel a …
(2023-06-12). Central Bank governor arrested in Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, June 12 (Prensa Latina) Since last Saturday, Nigerian authorities keep under arrest the Governor of the country's Central Bank, Goswin Emefiele, as part of the investigation related to his position, an official agency informed today.
(2023-06-12). Venezuela and Iran to expand strategic ties. plenglish.com Caracas, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) With the aim of expanding strategic ties in different areas with Venezuela, the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, arrived today in Caracas, accompanied by the first lady, Jamileh-Sadat Alamolhoda.
(2023-06-12). These Companies Condemned Anti-LGBTQ Bills But Funded the Bills' Sponsors Anyway. truthout.org Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization in the United States, declared a "state of emergency" Tuesday for the first time in its 40-year history following an "unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults sweeping state houses this year." State lawmakers who played a key role in passing 62 "anti-LGBTQ" bills in the first six months of… |
(2023-06-12). Trump's Legal Team Is Plotting to Have His Judge Appointee Block Key Evidence. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump's team is already plotting to ask a judge he appointed to block key evidence cited in the Justice Department's 37-count indictment in the Mar-a-Lago probe. Legal experts sounded the alarm on Friday after Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee accused of favoritism after she blocked the FBI from using documents seized from Mar-a-Lago in its investigation before an… |
(2023-06-12). China, Honduras seal 17 pacts, including Belt and Road project. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) China and Honduras sealed 17 agreements Monday to expand exchanges in several socio-economic sectors and include the Central American territory in the Belt and Road project.
(2023-06-12). Public investment, a Citizen Revolution's priority in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Luisa González, a candidate for the presidency of Ecuador for the Citizen Revolution (RC), assured that if they return to government, one of their priorities will be public investment in areas that currently affect citizens, such as security. In an interview on the Youtube channel Ingobernables, the former legislator, who held several positions during the administration of former President Rafael Correa (2007-2017), insisted on the experience of her political project, which has already shown how to be a better country.
(2023-06-12). Imperial experts provide economic perspective to the Infected Blood Inquiry. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers have contributed to an independent inquiry looking at the impacts on UK patients who were given infected blood products.
(2023-06-12). Might the US Support a Coup in Colombia? orinocotribune.com By James Patrick Jordan — Jun 12, 2023 | As Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Vice President Francia Marquez near the one year anniversary of their election, efforts to undermine their government are escalating. In some cases, these have included assassination threats and attempts, and calls for a coup. Many political opponents are engineering what increasingly appears to be an effort to remove President Petro by "lawfare," manipulations designed to give a semblance of legality in the removal of legitimately elected governments. For many, all these elements are familiar, as if they are taken from playboo…
(2023-06-12). Chingiz Aitmatov: Getting to know a world-famous writer from Kyrgyzstan. peoplesworld.org 
One of the lasting effects of the continuing Cold War against all socialist thought and culture is the West's denial of the art of socialist countries. This affects all genres in all the socialist countries. The work of these artists is rarely readily available to the general public, and sidelined in university courses, dismissed highhandedly …
(2023-06-12). UK imported £19.3 billion in fossil fuels from authoritarian petrostates in the year following Russia's Ukraine invasionÔøº. nationofchange.org UK accused of 'gross hypocrisy' by human rights campaigners for new dependency on Gulf oil and gas.
(2023-06-12). The games are great, the ticket process is not. peoplesworld.org 
As the ball crashed into the back of the net with just eight minutes left to play, the celebrations were fantastic. 15,000 people jumping out of their seats screaming, shouting and punching the air in celebration. A blue smoke grenade being launched onto the pitch. The sound of our chants and singing booming out at …
(2023-06-12). The FTC's Proposed Noncompete Ban Still Lets Companies Trap Workers in Bad Jobs. truthout.org Jessica Van Briggle was excited to begin her career as a nurse when she applied to work at Centinela Hospital in southern California. Centinela sent her to a staffing agency to complete the hiring process, and the agency's representative told Van Briggle she had to work for the staffing agency (not the hospital) for two years or pay $15,000 if she left early. This amount was agreed to by the… |
(2023-06-12). ICC Prosecutor Opens 'Technical Assistance Office' in Venezuela Amid Human Rights Probe. venezuelanalysis.com President Maduro expressed hope that collaboration with the ICC would help correct the record about human rights in Venezuela.
(2023-06-12). Trial of officer who failed to stop Parkland shooting brings back my pain. splcenter.org
(2023-06-12). Core First Amendment Rights are Implicated in This Supreme Court Case about True Threats. aclu.org The internet is full of strong, impassioned, sometimes offensive language. In response to an activist's post about being choked by a sheriff's deputy, someone
(2023-06-12). Asia-Pacific is where China-Russia 'no limits' partnership will be put to test. peoplesdispatch.org The Northeast Asian theater is going to be a crucial arena in the brewing big-power confrontation, what with the Arctic hotting up and the Northern Sea Route becoming operational. This will catapult the strategic importance of the Russian Far East and Siberia as the powerhouse of the world economy in the 21st century…
(2023-06-12). US Sentencing Commission could reduce prison time for thousands. therealnews.com 
(2023-06-12). Minnesota's Community Solar Program. popularresistance.org Minnesota was one of the first states to enable community solar and became an early leader as its program flourished. The original policy, passed in 2013, established a community solar program bound to the state's largest investor-owned electric utility, Xcel Energy, and was noteworthy for allowing for unlimited development. A 2023 policy (HF 2310) has expanded the program, while also introducing new rules and limitations. Community solar is still only available to customers of Xcel and will be administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. | Under the new rules, a qualifying community solar garden may hav…
(2023-06-12). The Voting Rights Act Dodged a Bullet — for Now. truthout.org After leading the charge for years to eviscerate the Voting Rights Act (VRA), Chief Justice John Roberts did a stunning about-face and spearheaded its preservation in Allen v. Milligan. The 5-4 majority opinion, written by Roberts, held that Alabama's congressional map likely violates the Voting Rights Act's prohibition against discriminatory voting practices. The court refused Alabama's request… |
(2023-06-12). Trump indictment: Pentagon upset over stolen plans for war against Iran. peoplesworld.org 
MIAMI—The federal government's 37-count indictment of former Republican Oval Office occupant Donald Trump—31 of the counts for violating the Espionage Act—is crammed with details of security breaches and other felonies by the one-term White House denizen. One of the items most upsetting to many in Washington is that Trump made out with documents related to …
(2023-06-12). Erie, Pennsylvania now the center of test case for the right to strike. peoplesworld.org 
ERIE, Pa.—Bargaining over a new contract between Wabtec, the owner of the former GE locomotive plant in Erie, Pennsylvania and United Electrical Workers Local 506, which represents the 1,400 workers there, has become a test case for the right to strike. And that's important for workers, union and non-union, nationally. A strike is a worker's …
(2023-06-12). The surprising pervasiveness of pro-war propaganda. nationofchange.org An FPIF commentary criticized CODEPINK's position on the war in Ukraine. Here is our response.
(2023-06-12). Everything One Needs To Know… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-06-12). Since It Is Russia's Day… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as much as many of us love and adore Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Shostakovitch, Rimsky-Korsakov or Khachaturian, or Rachmaninov (good God, now that I started listing some of them–Russians love music, that's for sure), one of them probably is stand alone inventor of heavy metal and warfare music. Of course, I am talking about Prokofiev.Let alone this piece:
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(2023-06-12). 'Tax scam': Republicans follow debt ceiling fight by proposing tax cuts for wealthy. nationofchange.org "If House Republicans were actually serious about the deficit, they would demand wealthy corporations pay their fair share in taxes," one advocate said.
(2023-06-12). Teamsters claim another breakthrough with Amazon in Southern California. peoplesworld.org 
RIVERSIDE, Calif. —The Teamsters' organizing drive among Amazon drivers and other workers is speeding up in Southern California, with a second success there in the last two months and the third overall since February. Those wins are important not just for the Teamsters, who have launched an all-out campaign to organize Amazon's half-million-plus workers, but …
(2023-06-12). Activists In Germany Protest NATO's 'Air Defender 23' Military Exercise. popularresistance.org On June 10, hundreds of activists from various anti-imperialist and anti-war groups as well as the Communist Party of Germany (DKP) marched to the Wunstorf Air Base in Hannover to protest the NATO's Air Defender 2023 exercise scheduled from June 12-June 23. A vigil was also held at the Spangdahlem Air Base near Trier, which will also serve as a base for the exercise. Die Linke organized protests against the NATO exercise on June 11. The protestors denounced war-mongering and projection of military might by NATO amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and demanded a ceasefire and peace negotiations in Ukraine, as well…
(2023-06-12). Anti-war activists in Germany protest NATO's 'Air Defender 23' military exercise. peoplesdispatch.org Around 10,000 military personnel and 250 aircraft from 25 countries are participating in NATO's 'Air Defender 23' exercise scheduled from June 12-23. Anti-war groups have called it a provocation…
(2023-06-12). At least one civilian killed and scores injured in firing by US and allies in Syria. peoplesdispatch.org The firing took place while the US forces were conducting an airdrop operation near the Iraq border. The Syrian government has termed the presence of US forces in the country as illegal, calling it an occupation and demanded their immediate withdrawal…
(2023-06-12). Palestinians warn against Israeli proposal to divide Al-Aqsa compound. peoplesdispatch.org A draft bill proposed by one of the legislators of the ruling Likud party calls for the al-Aqsa mosque compound to be divided into two parts, with illegal settlers having exclusive access to the majority of the compound…
(2023-06-12). Nigeria's New President, Bola Tinubu, Begins Term with Fuel Subsidies Controversy. towardfreedom.org Nigerian journalist Chido Onumah spoke to Peoples Dispatch about the country's new president, Bola Tinubu. He explained the controversy in Tinubu announcing an end to fuel subsidies. Chido also explained the agenda of the new president and the political climate in the country following the controversial election.
(2023-06-12). Ultra-processed food dominates child nutrition in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org 
A recent report reveals that the majority of children in the UK have adopted dietary patterns influenced by marketing strategies employed by major corporations. These children heavily rely on consuming ultra-processed food…
(2023-06-12). Conspiring House wackos bottom-fish with stunt Trumpism. nationofchange.org Don't impeach after just losing a vote — / Though so much losing must get your goat.
(2023-06-12). He thought he'd been accepted to a Canadian university—until officials tried to deport him. therealnews.com 
As the days and hours melted away, it was looking like all hope was lost: Tuesday, June 13, was going to be Lovepreet Singh's last day in Canada before being deported. | "[My family] sacrificed their whole life savings to sponsor my education here… and I'm facing deportation," Now, thanks to a formidable protest mounted by international students and former students facing similar circumstances, Singh will be allo…
(2023-06-12). Gun Deaths Hit Record High of Nearly 49,000 in 2021. truthout.org New research based on the latest publicly available data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention finds that 2021 was a record year for gun deaths in the U.S., with deaths hitting a record high for the second year in a row. The report by Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions finds that 48,830 people died due to firearm-related causes in 2021, the highest number on record. |
(2023-06-12). US's Largest Lobbying Group Sues to Stop Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan. truthout.org The U.S.'s largest lobbying group, the conservative U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has become the second prominent group to file a lawsuit to stop a plan for Medicare to be able to negotiate the prices for a handful of drugs, joining pharma giant Merck in alleging that the plan is unconstitutional. The group announced in a statement on Friday that it is filing a lawsuit against Health and Human… |
(2023-06-12). Former US President Donald Trump Confesses to Planned Theft of Venezuela's Oil, Venezuelan Officials React. orinocotribune.com Responding to former United States President Donald Trump's recent confession regarding the theft of Venezuela's oil during his term, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil reiterated that Trump's ambitions to seize resources and assets belonging to the Venezuelan people had been endorsed by his lackeys inside Venezuela. | Trump's confession emerged during a speech given this Saturday, June 10, in North Carolina, where the former president postured to the audience: "How about we're buying oil from Venezuela? When I left, Venezuela was ready to collapse. We would've taken it over; we would have gotten all that oil;…
(2023-06-12). 10 years after the assassination of Clément Méric: a successful week of tribute and struggle. samidoun.net 
Between Thursday, 1 June and Tuesday, 6 June, events and activities were organized throughout France to mark the 10th anniversary of the assassination of trade unionist and anti-fascist Clément Méric by neo-Nazis. Organized by different organisations, several events took place in àéle-de-France, beginning with the launch of the book "Clément Méric, une vie, desbates" at the …
(2023-06-12). Charleroi, Belgium, solidarity action calls for freedom for Georges Abdallah and Walid Daqqah. samidoun.net 
On a sunny, hot day in Charleroi, Belgium, approximately a dozen members of the Plate-forme Charleroi-Palestine, an affiliate organization of the Samidoun Network, organized a public action on Saturday, 10 June, calling for the release of Walid Daqqah, Georges Abdallah and the nearly 5,000 Palestinian prisoners in occupation prisons. The Plate-Forme set up a large …
(2023-06-12). Paris rally demands liberation for Georges Abdallah, Walid Daqqah and all Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
On the afternoon of Saturday June 10, CAPJPO-EuroPalestine organized a rally at the Fontaine des Innocents in downtown Paris to demand the release of Walid Daqqah and the 5,000 Palestinian political prisoners. At the beginning of this mobilization, Olivia Zémor, the president of EuroPalestine, intervened, highlighting the various forms of colonial violence escalating against the Palestinian people. …
(2023-06-12). Solidarity with Georges Abdallah and Walid Daqqah at Toulouse mobilization against French pension reforms. samidoun.net 
During a new broad labour union demonstration against the French pension reform in Toulouse which brought together nearly 50,000 people, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra was present alongside all the people mobilized, reaffirming that defending the liberation of Palestine from the river to the sea is inseparable from the global struggle for social justice! Underlining this …
(2023-06-12). I-95 Collapse Caused by Tanker Fire May Shut Major East Coast Artery for Months. truthout.org A tanker truck fire caused a raised portion of Interstate 95 (I-95) to collapse in northeastern Philadelphia Sunday, indefinitely blocking one of the nation's busiest highways and threatening the Delaware River with an oil spill. The fire and collapse was triggered by a crash under the northbound ramp around 6: 15 am ET, The Associated Press reported. The fire then caused the northbound lanes above… |
(2023-06-12). A deadly fight: Senegal's political crisis escalates after repression of protesters. peoplesdispatch.org At least 16 people were killed after protests broke out in Senegal following the sentencing of leading opposition figure Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison. Mass public unrest has grown against President Macky Sall and the continued neo-colonial exploitation of the country by France…
(2023-06-12). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: The Climate Crisis Gets Really Real. levernews.com On this week's bonus episode of Lever Time Premium: As Washington, D.C., and the East Coast choked on wildfire smoke last week, the media's cognitive dissociation with the reality of the climate crisis is on full display. However, many states and local governments, particularly in the American West, don't have the luxury of denialism as the effects of climate change increase. In this bonus episode of Lever Time, David Sirota talks with The Lever's
(2023-06-12). Accusations about Chinese 'spy base' in Cuba aim to accelerate Cold War. peoplesworld.org 
The Wall Street Journal reported on June 8 that Cuba would receive "several billion" dollars in return for China building a "spy base" in Cuba. The story mentions an "electronic eavesdropping" facility that would represent "a brash new geopolitical challenge by Beijing to the U.S." Other news platforms offered their own versions of the story. …
(2023-06-12). Oppose CWU's surrender to Royal Mail! Reinstate all victimised reps and postal workers! wsws.org At Royal Mail's Craigavon delivery office in Northern Ireland, the CWU postal executive has blocked a unanimous strike vote against revisions and the suspension of two reps. CWU national officials are functioning openly as strike-breakers.
(2023-06-12). New York transit workers speak out as TWU pushes sellout deal. wsws.org As hazardous air quality conditions threaten transit workers health, the Transport Workers Union and transit agency are pushing cuts to real wages and reduced time off.
(2023-06-12). Clarios workers call for joint action to defeat strikebreaking by auto battery company: "All UAW members should be on strike" wsws.org Workers on the picket lines in Ohio and those working at a Missouri plant told the World Socialist Web Site that Clarios was deliberately mislabeling batteries to conceal that they were being manufactured by strikebreakers.
(2023-06-12). Australian health union's online meetings present no way forward for workers. wsws.org Wednesday's meetings made even more clear the bureaucracy's real aim—to ensure that workers' opposition to Labor's deepening assault on their pay and conditions remains isolated and constrained within the framework of sporadic, isolated stoppages and minor work bans.
(2023-06-12). The Trump indictment and the "national security" secrets of the state. wsws.org Amidst the voluminous media commentary on the indictment, there is little discussion of the content of the documents Trump removed from the White House, which involve the most dangerous and explosive secrets of the US military and intelligence apparatus.
(2023-06-12). Sri Lankan comedienne Natasha Edirisooriya arrested: An attack on freedom of speech. wsws.org Sections of the Buddhist establishment and the government, mired in a deepening crisis, demanded Edirisooriya's arrest on absurd accusations of "defaming" Buddhism.
(2023-06-12). UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer slanders Roger Waters, demands censorship. wsws.org Waters' steadfast criticism of NATO's war in Ukraine, defence of the Palestinians from Israeli state repression and support for the imprisoned anti-war journalist Julian Assange has earned him the ire of imperialist governments everywhere.
(2023-06-12). UPS workers in New York City and Louisville speak out during snap Teamsters strike vote. wsws.org Workers are determined to win back decades of pro-company concessions, dramatic improvements to their working conditions, wages and hours and an end to management harassment. But the Teamsters apparatus under General President Sean O'Brien, a career official being falsely recast as a rank-and-file militant, is preparing a pro-company sellout behind closed doors.
(2023-06-12). German air force conducts massive exercise targeting Russia. wsws.org Both the sheer scale of the exercise and its character make clear that "Air Defender 2023" is not simply a routine maneuver. It is a direct component of the NATO war offensive against Russia.
(2023-06-12). Arijit Chakravarty on COVID policy: "The unilateral declaration of an end of war is called surrender." wsws.org An expert in the modeling of public health policies and outcomes, Chakravarty traces the collapse of COVID mitigation to a series of deliberate decisions made in the early stages of the pandemic.
(2023-06-12). Australia's pseudo-left Socialist Alternative holds fraudulent "anti-war" meeting. wsws.org The starkest aspect of the meeting was that at an event ostensibly opposing war, not a word was said about the war that is underway in Ukraine.
(2023-06-12). Strikes and mass protests led by teachers erupt across Argentina. wsws.org New legislation outlawing strikes and mass protests by teachers, healthcare employees and other sections of the working class signals a return to dictatorial methods of rule.
(2023-06-12). European Employment Ministers agree on digital platforms. plenglish.com Luxembourg, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Employment ministers of the European Union (EU) today agreed on a labor directive on digital platforms that aims to improve their workers' condition, an issue still to be debated before the European Parliament.
(2023-06-12). Santiago de Cuba, "The Rainy Salton" plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The return of El Salton waterfall, in the municipality of Tercer Frente (3rd Front), is today one of the few good news left by the heavy rains of the last days in the province of Santiago de Cuba.
(2023-06-12). Security intensified in Florida ahead of Trump's court hearing. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Today in Miami, Florida, federal and local authorities are intensifying security measures, due to former U.S. President Donald Trump's court appearance on charges of withholding classified documents.
(2023-06-12). Taiwan in Anticipation of General Elections. journal-neo.org 
The general elections in Taiwan that are due in half a year (on January 13, 2024) are gradually becoming the most important of the factors accompanying the development of the Taiwanese agenda. Especially since various maneuvers around this agenda are continued by the USA and the PRC. That is, again, the importance of the factor […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-12). Honduras seeks greater economic ties with China. america.cgtn.com 
See what Honduras hopes to gain in its president's state visit to China.
(2023-06-12). Statement from Miguel Peralta for June 11th, 2023. itsgoingdown.org Statement from ex-political prisoner and currently persecuted anarchist Miguel Peralta in solidarity with Marius Mason and all long-term anarchist prisoners. Don't give up compas, resist. We are here on the outside thinking about you. We are thinking of all of you. We know how hard it is to be isolated, restricted, watched. We understand…
(2023-06-12). Photos And Videos Show Annihilation Of Kyiv-Operated Equipment In Recent Clashes. southfront.org 
As of the first half of June 12, forces of the Kyiv regime continue attacks on the front from Kamenka to Novodonetsk in Zaporozhye and South Donetsk as well as in the countryside of Bakhmut. Suffering heavy losses in manpower and equipment, the Kyiv regime was able to make tactical advances in the Zaporozhye-South Donetsk frontline and capture some villages in the gray zone. Most of them are located on the low ground while main positions of the both sides are concentrated on the nearby high points. | According to appearing reports, pro-Kyiv troops entered the villages of Storojevoe, Neskuchnoe, Oktyabr, Blagodatn…
(2023-06-12). United States: Rich, corporations win, environment, people lose in 'debt ceiling' deal. greenleft.org.au The "debt-ceiling crisis" provided the pretext for the rolling back environmental, economic and social policies, while corporations and the rich benefitted the most from the deal struck between the Democrats and Republicans, reports Barry Sheppard.
(2023-06-12). When Corporate Media Fail, Independent Media Rise Up. independentmediainstitute.org Right-wing media outlets such as Fox News have long pushed racist narratives to further their goals. And, outlets like the New York Times—the so-called "liberal media"—do too little, too late, to push back; it falls to the ranks of independent media outlets to create and promote counternarratives based on racial justice. This is not a …
(2023-06-12). YPJ commander: 'Women create life, and we can make it free'. greenleft.org.au Sozdar Dêrik, commander of the Kurdish Women's Protection Units (YPJ) speaks to Cristina Mas, in Barcelona.
(2023-06-12). How an EU lawmaker tried to whitewash Israel's role in spyware scandal. electronicintifada.net European Parliament's findings on Pegasus aren't as strong as they should be.
(2023-06-12). AI, Job Loss, and Productivity Growth. cepr.net It is really painful to see the regular flow of pieces debating whether AI will lead to mass unemployment. Invariably, these pieces are written as though the author has taken an oath that they have no knowledge of economics whatsoever. The NYT gave us the latest example on Sunday, in a piece debating how many …
(2023-06-12). Biden Indicts Trump on 5 Charges That Applied Also to Hillary Clinton, Who Was Never Charged. dissidentvoice.org 
Alan J. Russo opened the "Conclusions" section of his extraordinary (extraordinarily fine) 1970 Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review article, "Equal Protection from the Law: The Substantive Requirements for a Showing of Discriminatory Law Enforcement," by saying: In order to be acquitted in a penal proceeding on grounds of discriminatory enforcement, a defendant generally has …
(2023-06-12). On June 24, take to the streets in protest as we reach one year without Roe! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following joint call to action from the Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee and the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee. | Since the summer of 2022, the fight for reproductive rights has been front and center in the people's movements, as the Supreme Court has demonstrated that long held protections and fundamental human rights can be stripped from the masses quickly and without remorse. The overturning of Roe vs. Wade on June 24, 2022 effectively revoked federal protections for a person's right to an abortion, meaning that states with conservative majorities across…
(2023-06-12). Industrial farming has killed billions of birds. greenleft.org.au Worldwide, 49% of all wild bird species are in steep decline, according to a new report, writes Ian Angus.
(2023-06-12). Unions step up push for 'same job, same pay' rule. greenleft.org.au Unions want Labor to change the law to stop bosses from misusing labour hire clauses to reduce pay rates, and have launched a campaign to get it done. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-06-12). How Does Technology Factor in for US Militarism toward China? dissidentvoice.org 
The United States is about militarism. Its economy is largely based on the military-industrial complex. It has hundreds upon hundreds of military bases in lands around the planet. Yet, despite a bloated military budget, the US fails to care for all its citizens, certainly not the millions of homeless, poor, and those unable to afford …
(2023-06-12). Proven Guilty of Innocence (but not NaàØvety). dissidentvoice.org 
"We all dream of being a child again, even the worst of us." (Don Jose, The Wild Bunch) Back when I was on Facebook, every morning, I'd be informed of which friends were marking a birthday. It became one of my daily rituals to post — on each of their walls — a question from …
(2023-06-12). Ottawa: Antifascist Coalition Blocks and Kettles Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigots. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent antifascist mobilization against the far-Right. Originally posted by Antifascism in Ottawa. Today Billboard Chris, the fascist youth organization "Save Canada," Derek Sloan and a conglomerate of reactionary media personalities arrived to attempt to march up and down Broadview Avenue. They were confronted by a diverse coalition of antifascists. The antifascists today not…
(2023-06-12). Challenges for climate activists in Singapore. greenleft.org.au Kristian-Marc Paul, an activist in the Singapore climate justice movment, spoke to Green Left's Peter Boyle ahead of his participation in the Ecosocialism 2023 conference on July 1—2.
(2023-06-12). Dr. Thomas Binder: The entire modified RNA platform must be banned immediately. expose-news.com Thomas Binder, a Swiss medical doctor, warned in a video he tweeted yesterday that the pharmaceutical industry is currently working on transferring all vaccinations onto using the mRNA platform. "Even having a …
(2023-06-12). Through its members and offshoot organisations, the Fabian Society's influence is global. expose-news.com The Fabian Society is a British organisation that has aimed, and still aims, to promote socialist ideas and policies through a very slow and reformist approach. The society's members include activists, intellectuals …
(2023-06-12). NATO launches largest-ever air war exercise in Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsJune 12, 2023 NATO begins unprecedented air drill in 'show of strength' NATO will begin the largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance's history on Monday…. The German-led "Air Defender 23" will run until June 23 and include some 250 military aircraft from 25 NATO and partner countries including Japan …
(2023-06-12). Take a Leak? 37-Count Indictment Details Trump's Hiding of Documents, from Resort Bathroom to Ballroom. democracynow.org 
We speak with The Nation's Elie Mystal about the Justice Department's unsealed, sweeping 37-count indictment of former President Donald Trump for retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret information about U.S. nuclear weapons and secret plans to attack a foreign country. Trump is the first U.S. president to face federal criminal charges. He has denied any guilt. The new indictment joins his indictment earlier this year in New York, where he is accused of committing financial fraud.
(2023-06-12). "Every Body": New Film Shines Spotlight on Intersex Community's Fight for Recognition, Bodily Autonomy. democracynow.org 
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA community, and today we look at those represented by the "I" which stands for "intersex." In a broadcast exclusive, we are joined by the filmmaker and three stars of a new documentary, Every Body, which follows their work as intersex activists who share childhoods marked by shame, secrecy and nonconsensual surgeries. We speak with actor and screenwriter River Gallo, political consultant Alicia Roth Weigel, scholar Sean Saifa Wall and Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning director Julie Cohen, who says she was able to document "a…
(2023-06-12). Headlines for June 12, 2023. democracynow.org Ukraine Says It Liberated 4 Villages as Counteroffensive Gets Underway, Law Enforcement Braces for Unrest Ahead of Trump Court Hearing as Supporters Issue Violent Threats, Deadly Battles Resume in Sudan After Ceasefire Ends; South Sudan Violence Kills 20 Displaced People, New Haven Reaches $45 Million Settlement with Randy Cox, Who Was Paralyzed in Police Van, I-95 Highway in Philadelphia Could Be Closed for Months After Tanker Truck Fire Leads to Collapse, New York City Establishes First-of-Its-Kind Minimum Wage for App Delivery Workers, Four Indigenous Children Found Alive 40 Days After Plane Crash, Colombia Si…
(2023-06-12). Talk World Radio: Norman Solomon on War Made Invisible. davidswanson.org
(2023-06-12). U.S. sees rise in child labor violations. america.cgtn.com 
See how the troubling rise in child labor violations in the U.S. may only continue.
(2023-06-12). CWU blocks Royal Mail strike in Craigavon Northern Ireland: Reinstate all victimised reps and workers! wsws.org At Royal Mail's Craigavon delivery office in Northern Ireland, the CWU postal executive has blocked a unanimous strike vote against revisions and the suspension of two reps. CWU national officials are functioning openly as strike-breakers.
(2023-06-12). A Memorial Day to Remember What, Exactly? transcend.org Memorial Day USA [Revisited]…
(2023-06-12). Achieving Growth as a Constraint. transcend.org Let us take a closer look at the systemic imperative to do whatever must be done to achieve growth.
(2023-06-12). African Union Advances Peace Plan for Sudan after the Failure of U.S.-Saudi Mediation. transcend.org 6 Jun 2023 – Fighting Reportedly Has Intensified after the Armed Forces Withdrew from Talks in Jeddah…
(2023-06-12). Bolero (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Performed by the WDR Sinfonieorchester under the baton of Alondra de la Parra…
(2023-06-12). Doing Harm: How the World's Largest Psychological Association Lost Its Way in the War on Terror. transcend.org Roy Eidelson's searing and important book tells a sordid chapter in the APA's history, offering a cautionary tale about how professional organizations can stray to the 'dark side' in a climate of fear and conformity.
(2023-06-12). Dr. Cornel West Announces He Is Running for U.S. President. transcend.org 5 Jun 2023 – Dr. Cornel West, in his first interview since deciding to enter the U.S. presidential race, explains why he is a candidate.
(2023-06-12). Forbidden Stories: The Bruno and Dom Amazon Project. transcend.org 1 Jun 2023 – "This story must be told." A collaborative investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, which involves over 50 journalists from 16 media organisations to continue the work of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips. We pursued their work because our future depends on it.
(2023-06-12). Guess Who Is the Worst Enemy of the Oceans (and Everywhere Else)? transcend.org 7 Jun 2023 – Oceans produce 50% of the Planet's oxygen while absorbing 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming. The bad news is that, with 90% of big fish populations depleted and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, human beings are taking more than can be replenished by the oceans.
(2023-06-12). In China, German Lawmaker Calls for End to Sanctions, an 'Instrument of War' (That Backfires on Europe). transcend.org The following is a speech that Sevim Dağdelen, a member of the German Bundestag, delivered at the Shanghai International Studies University in China on 5 Jun 2023. Dağdelen is the coordinator for the Left Party parliamentary group on the Bundestag's Committee on Foreign Affairs and spokeswoman for international politics. She visited China to promote peace and cooperation.
(2023-06-12). India and Pakistan: Forbidden Truths of People and Cultures Revive Interwoven Passions. transcend.org Legacy of British Colonialism and Loss of Strategic Direction…
(2023-06-12). Is the UAE in Control in Somalia? transcend.org 7 Jun 2023 – Many Somalis think that the United Arab Emirates is now as much or more in charge in Somalia than the Somali government.
(2023-06-12). (Italiano) Alcune note sulla teoria dell'Evoluzione. transcend.org 31 Maggio 2023 – Si fa un gran parlare di evoluzione e pace; avendoci lavorato su di tanto in tanto, ecco alcune note sulla teoria dell'evoluzione.
(2023-06-12). Journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow & Crimea (Part 3). transcend.org Reflections on Russia & Crimea: The Hate Goes One Way…
(2023-06-12). "Just War" and Just War Theory. transcend.org 4 Jun 2023 – A most disputed topic in regard to wars is the idea of a Just War–a war founded on justice, caused and conducted in the name of humanity such as self-defense or protection of minority groups.
(2023-06-12). Leaks Reveal FBI Helps Ukraine Censor Twitter Users and Obtain Their Info. transcend.org 7 Jun 2023 – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has aided a Ukrainian intelligence effort to censor social media users and obtain their personal information, leaked emails reveal.
(2023-06-12). Over 800 Million Trees Felled to Feed Appetite for Beef from Brazil. transcend.org 2 Jun 2023 – More than 800 million trees have been cut down in the Amazon rainforest in just six years to feed the world's appetite for Brazilian beef, despite the climate crisis. A data-driven investigation by TBIJ, the Guardian, Repórter Brasil and Forbidden Stories shows systematic and vast forest loss linked to cattle farming.
(2023-06-12). Pressure Mounts against US Occupation of Northeast Syria. transcend.org 3 Jun 2023 – Russian and Syrian Reinforcements on Their Way to East of the Euphrates – Any Syrian moves to expel the US military from Syrian territory are justified under international law and the US should be aware that its reign of terror is coming to an end.
(2023-06-12). Rehearsed Lives and Planned History. transcend.org "Certain lies are too big to fail, for if they did and entered the official histories as truths, they would be preserved, not to be forgotten. Then society could deal with their implications."
(2023-06-12). Summer Fundraising — Please Pitch In. transcend.org Dear reader, please partner with TMS by contributing financially to our Peace Journalism. A troubled world needs our solutions as most leaders have gone berserk with their warmongering, fear-inducing militarism, and war-dependent economies. Our heartfelt thanks.
(2023-06-12). Track Two Diplomacy Efforts Needed to Reduce China-India Frontier Tensions. transcend.org 9 Jun 2023 – There has been a buildup of military forces by the governments of India and China along their frontiers. The Indian province of Arunachal Pradesh (called Zangman by the Chinese) with Itanagar as its capital is claimed by the Chinese.
(2023-06-12). 'We're the Dirty Little Secret Nobody Wants to Talk About,' Says Man Injured by COVID Vaccine. transcend.org 7 Jun 2023 – Injured by the COVID19 vaccine–that his employer forced him to get–Stephen Wenger is now unable to work full-time and is facing more than $70,000 in medical bills: exclusive interview.
(2023-06-12). 'You Care About Us, and That Makes Me Proud'. progressive.org An interview with Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, the first openly trans woman elected to public office in Wisconsin's history.
(2023-06-12). WW Commentary: The class behind climate change must be confronted. workers.org 
Buffalo, New York I returned on June 1 from a delegation to the People's Republic of China, landing in JFK airport in New York City after nearly a month out of the country. On the train home to Buffalo, we were delayed by about two hours due to brush fires. . . . |
(2023-06-12). New strategy launched to fight Cop City. workers.org 
Atlanta Within a day of the massive community turnout at the June 5 Atlanta City Council meeting — where, despite 16 1/2 hours of public comment opposing the over $67 million of taxpayer money to build the militarized police training center in the Weelaunee Forest, the Council approved the expenditure . . . |
(2023-06-12). Ontario's Healthcare Capacity Crisis: Ford Government Plans to Make It Worse. socialistproject.ca 
Despite the current healthcare capacity crisis, the Doug Ford government in Ontario plans to cut healthcare service levels. | Hospitals: The news is bad for hospital services. The new Financial Accountability Office (FAO)
(2023-06-12). Basta las palabras; necesitamos acción! podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we read from the October 12, 1979 UN General assembly speech given by Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz, on the necessity to end the suffering of the poor, the sick, and the ignorant, not through bombs, not through words, but through Liberation, Struggle, Unity, internationalism, and revolution. We then talk a little bit more about this and I hope to add more afterwards, links can be found on YouTube to speeches.
(2023-06-12). How the Wood Pellet Industry Is Threatening Small Southern Towns. progressive.org In Garysburg, North Carolina, a plant that claims to be carbon-neutral has endangered residents and local forests.
(2023-06-12). Neo-Nazi Regiments in the Ukraine Army? It's Perfectly Ok with U.S. State Department and CIA—and Its Reliable New York Times Echo Chamber—as Long as They Hide Those Nasty Neo-Nazi Insignia. covertactionmagazine.com Bellingcat is a Netherlands-based investigative research group that received funding from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a CIA cutout that promotes propaganda denigrating U.S. enemies and defending U.S.-NATO foreign policy. On June 6, one of its researchers, Michael Colborne, provided a tortured defense essentially of the adoption of Nazi insignia by Ukrainian soldiers on …
(2023-06-12). Webinar Invitation: ALBA-TCP, First Fair Trade Agreement in the World & How the US Tried to Destroy It (Sunday, June 18). orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-12). California Set Minimum Staffing Levels For Overworked Nurses. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-12). Movement That Built Puerto Rico's First Community-Owned Microgrid. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-12). The One Democratic State Initiative As A Counter-Hegemonic Endeavor. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-12). Brazil: Lula to Launch Social Programs as Part of Stopping the Deforestation of the Amazon by 2030. resumen-english.org
(2023-06-12). Is Kelp the Next Ocean Hero? Only if We Can Protect It. resilience.org
(2023-06-12). What Could Russia Demand to Negotiate an End to the War in Ukraine? sonar21.com 
I know that some in the West are suggesting that there may be a way to negotiate and end to the war in Ukraine and I think they do not…
(2023-06-12). Workers World commentary: growing condemnation of Israel. workers.org 
There used to be a time when to publicly raise the name Palestine and the Palestinians' right to their homeland was considered almost taboo. It was all but forbidden in imperialist centers like the United States. But after the various heroic Intifadas (mass uprisings) that the Palestinians began in the . . . |
(2023-06-12). How the BRI train took the road to Shangri-La. thealtworld.com In less than a decade, China's BRI has fundamentally transformed global geopolitics. It is already far too late for the west to compete. | It is important to recognize that the US/NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is simultaneously a war designed to interrupt the progress of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). | As we approach the 10th anniversary of the BRI, to be marked by the third Belt and Road Forum later this year in Beijing, it is clear the original Silk Road Economic Belt — announced by President Xi Jinping in Astana, Kazakhstan, in September 2013 — has traveled a long way. | By Jan…
(2023-06-12). US Attempts 'Divide and Conquer' Strategy Against BRICS. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-12). Ignoring US Demands, Arab Gulf States Deepen Ties with China and Russia. thealtworld.com The Arab Gulf states have been reliable partners of U.S. imperialism since their inception. But that hasn't stopped them from deepening their ties with Russia and China, leading to tectonic shifts across the Middle East that have many DC insiders losing sleep. | What's behind these shifting alliances across the Gulf? Will they continue to oppose the new Cold War? Or are they too wedded to the U.S. to truly forge paths independent of it? How much wiggle room does multipolarity really afford them? | To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics, a Washington,…
(2023-06-12). Palestinian flag held high during Roger Waters concert. youtube.com 
A member of the crowd in Manchester holds a Palestinian flag high during a recent Roger Waters concert. During his show, he added his voice to the Palestine Action campaign to close Israel's largest arms company Elbit Systems in the UK. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…