(2023-07-03). SCOTT RITTER: Biden's 3am Moment in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
In June, Biden was confronted with the ultimate "3 am phone call" moment. He could have made a call which would have helped reduce the threat of a nuclear crisis or worse.
(2023-07-03). 'On Brand and Dangerous': Moms for Liberty Platforming Extremists Shows 'Just How Radical' Group Is. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-03). Report Shows How Military Industrial Complex Sets Media Narrative on Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
By Bryce Greene / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) Wealthy donors have long funded think tanks with official-sounding names that produce research that reflects the interests of those funders (Extra!, 7/13). The weapons industry is a major contributor to these idea factories; a recent report from the Quincy Institute (6/1/23) demonstrates just how much influence …
(2023-07-03). US Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bombers Fly to Korean Peninsula in Latest Provocation. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-03). Ralph Nader: What's the Matter with the 'Liberal Press'? scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org David Ignatius, a long-time Washington Post columnist on military intelligence topics, probably never dreamed his newspaper would fill over three full pages serializing his latest work of thrilling fiction, "The Tao of Deception." On June 28, 2023, the "Breaking news and latest headlines" in the A section of the paper featured the …
(2023-07-03). Israel Cannot Rebut Apartheid. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 24 June 2023, Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Herzl Halevi, Chief of Shin Bet (Intelligence) Ronen Bar, and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai released a joint statement. They pointed to 'violent attacks… by Israeli citizens against innocent Palestinians', which they characterised as 'nationalist terror …
(2023-07-03). Chris Hedges: They Lied About Afghanistan. They Lied About Iraq. And They Are Lying About Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-03). Good God, They Are That Stupid. smoothiex12.blogspot.com I am on record, worse than US journos are the British ones. All of them, without exception, are qualified only for discussing Meghan Markle's lingerie. Now, here is the example of a deliberate BS, which is funny especially coming from British tabloid. the world's stron…
(2023-07-03). Riyadh is steadily drifting away from Washington. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-03). Ukraine, Nazi Symbols—Media Disinformation, ALL Wrapped with "Dismal Failure" journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-03). The Astana platform on Syria ended… journal-neo.org 
Syria is one of the most pressing concerns on the global diplomacy agenda, with Russia combining a successful peacekeeping role with focused diplomacy. Since the fall of 2015, it has been evident that the United States, its NATO allies, and the armed opposition organizations they were backing have failed to fulfill their primary goal of […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-03). Thousands of hotel workers strike in Los Angeles. peoplesdispatch.org This fourth of July weekend—a major time for the hospitality industry in the US—hotel workers have walked off the job in one of the nation's most visited cities…
(2023-07-03). Peruvians social organizations and trade unions call for 10-day struggle against the Boluarte government. peoplesdispatch.org The new round of protests will be called the "National Day of Permanent Popular Mobilization" and take place between July 19 and 28…
(2023-07-03). A decade after military coup, Egyptians continue to struggle with authoritarian rule. peoplesdispatch.org Despite strong popular discontent, the regime of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sustained in power by the US and its regional allies such as the Gulf monarchies as it is willing to play a the role of a proxy in the region…
(2023-07-03). Israel invades Jenin with massive military force, at least eight Palestinians killed. peoplesdispatch.org The military operation, which started overnight, involved a massive contingent of Israeli forces who were heavily armed. Around 50 people have been injured…
(2023-07-03). Tens of thousands gather at Mexico's Zócalo square to celebrate fifth anniversary of AMLO's presidential victory. peoplesdispatch.org 
Since assuming office, President President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, popularly known as AMLO, has taken significant steps in strengthening Mexico's sovereignty and challenging the hegemony of the United States. His administration has also made enormous strides in uplifting poor and working people in Mexico…
(2023-07-03). An EU double standard with massive impact on the global environment. peoplesdispatch.org The European Union is exporting more than 10,000 tons of bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides a year to megadiverse countries despite having banned these chemicals from its own farms to protect pollinators…
(2023-07-03). The trajectory of inequality in India. peoplesdispatch.org In 1982, India's government under Indira Gandhi approached the IMF for a loan. The conditionalities that were part of the loan set the stage for decades of 'reform' which would lead to a massive rise in inequality…
(2023-07-03). The New Left-Wing Coalition's Challenge in the Spanish Elections. transform-network.net Marga Ferré, a passionate leader of the Spanish left, is preparing for a crucial election in a few week's time that could reinstate heirs to Francoism.
(2023-07-03). The Whatsapp Message Published by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo. Purporting to be From Hunter Biden is likely a Forgery. sonar21.com 
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS WRITTEN AND PUBLISHED BY MY FRIEND YAACOV APELBAUM. HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ORIGINAL. Before you jump on the IRS whistleblower bandwagon and his narrative…
(2023-07-03). Is Moscow Burning As Prigozhin's Vast Network of Side Businesses is Exposed? sonar21.com 
Remember the book and movie, Is Paris Burning? The title is taken from the question reportedly asked by Adolf Hitler following his order to destroy the city rather than let it be…
(2023-07-03). China And Others Grapple With Understanding What The Wagner Group Revolt Means. southfront.org 
(2023-07-03). Despite Western Pressures, Israel And Russia's Pragmatic Good Relations Are Intact. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageOne of the reasons why Kiev will not receive Iron Dome batteries lies on the Levant. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Recently, influential US Senators Chris Van Hollen (Democrat) and Lindsey Graham (Republican) sent a letter to the US Senate Armed Services complaining about the fact that Israel is blocking the transfer of American US Iron Dome batteries to Ukraine. Meanwhile, in an
(2023-07-03). Did America Really Know About 'Wagner' Rebellion Before It Happened? southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageThe US saw this as a perfect opportunity to once again bolster its reputation as an "all-seeing superpower" that is supposedly "always in the loop about everything that's going on everywhere". Such self-delusions can be extremely dangerous and might explain Washington DC's tendency to act rashly, even against near-peer adversaries. | Written by For weeks before Russia launched its special mil…
(2023-07-03). Eric Zuesse: What's Wrong With Billionaires? Too Much. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by On 1 June 2023, Benzinga headlined
(2023-07-03). Military Situation In Bakhmut Region On July 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-03). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On July 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery destroyed a fuel storage near Kherson; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orekhov; | The AFU attacked Russian positions near Robotino and captured several farmlands but were later repelled by Russian forces; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Makarivka; | Up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, 2 M777, 4 howitzers were destroyed in Zaporozhye region, according to the Russi…
(2023-07-03). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 3, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Terny; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Orekhov; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kherson; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armored vehicles, 2 pickup trucks, 1 howitzer in Kupyansk area; | Russian forces destroyed 3 armored vehicles, 2 pickup trucks, 2 howitzers in Krasny Liman area; | Russian forces destroyed 1 tank, 3 armored…
(2023-07-03). Russian Forces Destroyed Almost All Leopard Tanks Supplied By Poland And Portugal — Russian MoD. southfront.org 
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to successfully resist the Ukrainian formations during the special operation, launching high precision strikes on them and limiting their offensive potential, Russian Minister of Defence Army General Sergei Shoigu. | During the meeting of the Russian military command on June 3, Sergey Shigu revealed that since June 4, the AFU had lost about two and a half thousand units of various weapons. 15 planes, 3 helicopters and 920 enemy armored…
(2023-07-03). Russian UAVs Struck Department Of Security Service of Ukraine In Sumy. southfront.org 
On the morning of July 3, Russian forces struck several military targets throughout Ukraine. As a result of Russian UAV strikes explosions thundered in the Zaporozhye, Kirovograd, Dnepropetrovsk and Kherson regions. A strategically important facility was destroyed in the city of Sumy. | While the MSM are hiding losses and as always assure their readers that the target was a civilian house, it was revealed that Russian Geranium UAVs struck the department of the Security Service of Ukraine (S…
(2023-07-03). Ukrainian Counter Offensive On July 3, 2023: Orekhov Region Becomes Main Battlefield. southfront.org 
Heavy battles are ongoing on the southern Ukrainian frontlines in the Zaporozhie region and in the South-Donbass direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine are fiercely pounding Russian defences in an attempt to gain at least some new victories on the eve of the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius. In their turn, Russian forces began using tactics of the so-called active defence, launching local counter attacks on the advancing Ukrainian units, inflicting more losses to the enemy.
(2023-07-03). Ukrainian Front Neither Backward Nor Forward. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-03). Comparing Two U.S. — Government Catastrophes: Bush's 2003 Invasion Of Iraq, & Obama's 2014 Coup In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse The U.S. Government lied its way into invading and destroying Iraq in 2003, and the U.S. Government lied throughout and since…
(2023-07-03). Cruel Arrangements: The UK-Rwanda Refugee Deal Falters. southfront.org 
Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Since 2022, Rwanda has been very much on the mind of British policy makers, a dark option of retreat from the irritating intrusions of international refugee law. The English Channel has become something of a polemical resource, with those seeking to cross it demonised as undermining Britannia's sacred sovereignty. | Giddy with the dusty advice of Australian advisors — the crude offerings of wisdom from former foreign minister Alexander…
(2023-07-03). Poland Wants To Join NATO's Nuclear Weapons Sharing Program. southfront.org 
Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant | Poland continues to escalate tensions against Russia and Belarus. In a recent speech, the country's
(2023-07-03). Ukraine Was Not Invited To NATO Summit In Vilnius But To A Sideline Meeting. southfront.org 
Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba stated that Ukraine was not invited to attend the Vilnius summit itself but was only invited to participate in the NATO-Ukraine Council, which will be held on the summit's sidelines. With this move, NATO disappointed Kiev by not providing realistic prospects of becoming a full alliance member, even though the Eastern European country receiv…
(2023-07-03). The Argentine singularity in the geopolitical context of multipolarity. uwidata.com 
United World International continues publishing papers that were presented to the Global Multipolarity Confernce held on April 29. The conference was organized by Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement (Russia), the Thinkers' Forum (China) and the International Russophile Movement. Today we present the speech of Prof. Dr. Fernando …
(2023-07-03). Prigozhin and the Diminishment of Europe. thealtworld.com The neocon trend represents but one facet to the U.S. that nonetheless has captured and held the commanding heights of U.S. policy-making for decades. | Sometimes politics, like human beings, has a 'destiny' — somehow etched from within its nature; often one that is unpredictable, and different from that which is desired or expected. | It seems that Yevgeni Prigozhin was such a figure. He is now described as a western 'useful idiot', but then aren't all those who agree to play out particularly incendiary destinies 'useful idiots' — if not of some foreign power — then of their own destiny? | Trea…
(2023-07-03). America First: Debunking the Far-Right's Fake 'Anti-War' Narrative. thealtworld.com A rising political current of far-right figures including Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene are expressing opposition to U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war. | Amanda Yee, an editor of LiberationNews.org and Host of Radio Free Amanda, explains why we should not be fooled by this "anti-war" posturing and the agenda behind "America First" isolationism.
(2023-07-03). Georgia's Ruling Party Chairman Discredited The "False Flag Coup" Conspiracy Theory. thealtworld.com
(2023-07-03). Quran-burning in Sweden; Trouble in Russia; France in Flames. thealtworld.com ÿ≠ÿ±ŸÇ ÿߟџÇÿ±ÿ¢ŸÜ ŸàÿߟÉÿ∞Ÿàÿ®ÿ© ÿ≠ÿ±Ÿäÿ© ÿߟÑÿ™ÿπÿ®Ÿäÿ±ÿå ÿÆŸäÿߟÜÿ© ÿߟÑÿ¨ŸÜÿ±ÿߟÑÿßÿ™ ÿÆÿ∑ÿ± ŸäŸàÿß…
(2023-07-03). Ask Who Benefits: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | It is the Republican Party's job to expand the US military, rob and oppress the working class, serve US plutocrats, facilitate ecocidal capitalism, and foment division among the electorate. It is the Democratic Party's job to do these same things while blaming it on Republicans. | ‚ùñ | One of the weirdest things to happen last year was the entire western political/media class deciding to start pretending Ukrainian Nazis aren't Nazis based on literally nothing whatsoever, just because it's convenient, and a substantial portion of…
(2023-07-03). "We are at WAR." French police statement | MOATS with George Galloway Ep 252. thealtworld.com There is no equality in France, says analyst Elijah Magnier. But the current riots have set the far-right on the highway to the presidency and the Élysée Palace…
(2023-07-03). Why does Russia now believe that Covid-19 was a US-created bioweapon? thecommunists.org Western mainstream media reporting of chemical, biological and genetic experimentation, 'biosecurity' and bioweapons has become so integral to the information war that it has become hard to disentangle fact from fiction, and truth from psychological operation, even for those with sound political instincts and a healthy scepticism. Yet the war in Ukraine is shedding some …
(2023-07-03). Israeli forces kill at least 8 Palestinians in massive assault on West Bank refugee camp. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-03). Biden accused of 'stabbing student debtors in the back' with response to SCOTUS ruling. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-03). The African Angle on WikiLeaks on Julian Assange's 52nd Birthday. towardfreedom.org Julian Assange turns 52 today. The WikiLeaks founder is spending a fourth year at Britain's Belmarsh prison and faces charges in the United States for violating the Espionage Act. But for many, he's an example of a journalist punished for exposing shocking truths about governments and the rich and powerful. African Stream looks at his revelations on Africa.
(2023-07-03). "Fascists Go Home!": Philadelphians Reject Far Right "Moms for Liberty" truthout.org Early on Thursday, June 29, banners were dropped over Interstate-95 coming into Philadelphia that read "Philly Protects Trans Kids" and "Bad Things Happen (to fascists) in Philadelphia." This very Philly welcoming of the attendees of the Moms for Liberty (M4L) annual conference at the Marriott hotel from June 29 to July 2 set the tone for what would be four days of high-energy protests against the… |
(2023-07-03). Protests Erupt in Florida After Anti-Immigrant Law Goes Into Effect. truthout.org Protests against Florida bill SB 1718 have erupted across the state after the bill went into effect on Saturday. Under the law, Florida no longer recognizes driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants from other states, and criminalizes the transportation of undocumented workers. Since Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed the bill into law in May, Latinx activists have organized labor strikes… |
(2023-07-03). In 2016, Trump Said Indicted Candidates Should Be Barred From Running for POTUS. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump, who was indicted on dozens of federal charges earlier this month, is running to become the Republican Party's nominee for president in 2024 — despite insisting, in 2016, that people who have been indicted should be barred from running for president, as it would create an "unprecedented constitutional crisis." Trump's comments, which were reported on years ago… |
(2023-07-03). Daniel Ellsberg Warned Crisis Over Ukraine and Taiwan Could Lead to Nuclear War. truthout.org Over the past 50 years, Daniel Ellsberg remained an antiwar and anti-nuclear activist who inspired a new generation of whistleblowers. In his last interview with Democracy Now!, in April, he spoke about the war in Ukraine and why it required a diplomatic solution, and about the latest leak of Pentagon documents by Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who has been indicted on six counts of… |
(2023-07-03). North Carolina Law Is Another Devastating Blow for Abortion Access in the South. truthout.org Chrysanthemum, who is using a pseudonym because abortion support work is increasingly dangerous, jokes that she came on board as a Carolina Abortion Fund (CAF) staff member "just in time." It was 2021, less than a year before the Dobbs decision and around the time that funds nationwide were gearing up for their states to potentially pass legislation similar to Texas' Senate Bill 8. In part… |
(2023-07-03). In Brutal Summer Heat, Prisoners Say Their Cells Are Like "Stifling Hot Coffins" truthout.org Shortly after midnight this past Friday, guards found 37-year-old Elizabeth Hagerty dead in her unair-conditioned Texas prison cell. The day before, temperatures had reached nearly 100 degrees. Hagerty was scheduled for parole on August 2. She had been sentenced to four years in prison for not meeting the many requirements of her 10-year probation sentence for a fight with an ex-girlfriend. |
(2023-07-03). Report: Trump Pressured Arizona Officials to Overturn 2020 Election. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump directly pressured former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) weeks after he lost the 2020 presidential race in the state to now-President Joe Biden, according to new reporting from The Washington Post. It was previously known that Trump had contacted Ducey, as the former governor had said at the time that then-President Trump called him to discuss the election results. |
(2023-07-03). Israel Launches Largest Aerial Attack on West Bank in Nearly Two Decades. truthout.org Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians and injured dozens on Monday in their latest large-scale raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, deploying hundreds of troops and launching at least 10 drone strikes — the largest aerial attack on the besieged territory in nearly two decades. Al Jazeera reported that "a convoy of dozens of Israeli armored vehicles also surrounded… |
(2023-07-03). Ohio Republicans Are Trying to Take Power From Voters. We Won't Let Them. truthout.org On June 26, the United States Supreme Court sent a redistricting challenge to Louisiana's congressional maps back to a lower court, which had ruled the maps likely dilute the Black communities' voting power. The decision paves the way for a second minority-majority district in Louisiana, something for which plaintiffs have advocated for months. The decision — hailed by voting rights advocates in… |
(2023-07-03). ATMs Smashed + Defaced in Solidarity with "Stop Cop City" indybay.org STOP COP CITY / 5 ATMs Smashed + 4 Bank of Amerikkka Buildings Vandalized n Bay Area Friday Night…
(2023-07-03). Thursday 7/6: #Climate Emergency: The People Have Solutions Teach-in w/ 350.org. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-03). Thursday 7/6: #EmergenciaClimática: La Gente Tiene Soluciones Discusión con 350.org. indybay.org Evento en línea…
(2023-07-03). Bank of America in berkeley hit with STOP COP CITY tags and ATM screens smashed. indybay.org Last night at 1am the bank of america on college ave was attacked in solidarity with the campaign to stop cop city and weelaunee forest defenders…
(2023-07-03). Heavy Lies the Crown: POTUS Biden Totally Loses the Plot As NATO's Narrative Implodes. strategic-culture.org Just as the Alps and the Jordan divide for all time the Cis from the rest, so also in our own time do the mountains and rivers of honesty and truth divide the Creepy Joe Bidens and Mary Robinsons from the great and the good. | First off, hats off to young Hafez Bashar Assad, who
(2023-07-03). Ukraine Timeline Tells the Story. strategic-culture.org 
Without historical context, buried by corporate media, it's impossible to understand Ukraine. Historians will tell the story. But the Establishment hits back at journalists, like at CN, who try to tell it now. | By Joe LAURIA | The way to prevent understanding of the Ukraine war is to suppress its history. | A cartoon version says the conflict began in February 2022 when Vladimir Putin woke up one morning and decided to invade Ukraine. | There was no other cause, according to this version, other than unprovoked, Russian aggression against an innocent country. | Please use this short, historical guide to share wit…
(2023-07-03). Washington's Resurgent Military Presence in the Philippines Provokes China. strategic-culture.org By Ted Galen CARPENTER | When the last U.S. troops left the Philippines in the early 1990s, the prevailing assumption was that an extremely close military relationship between Washington and Manila would be just
(2023-07-03). Asia-Pacific NATO: Fanning the Flames of War (SHAPE Webinar). transcend.org "I encourage attendance at this webinar on July 4 or 5, depending on time zone, devoted to encroachment of NATO on Asia-Pacific security, with excellent speakers." | — Richard Falk…
(2023-07-03). Atrocity Propaganda in Modern Warfare. transcend.org 2 Jul 2023 – Atrocity Propaganda from World War I to the Ukraine War…
(2023-07-03). BlackRock Recruiter Who 'Decides People's Fate' Says 'War Is Good for Business'. transcend.org 19 Jun 2023 – The O'Keefe Media Group has published a new story focusing on perhaps James O'Keefe's most powerful investigative subject to date, BlackRock Inc. Please click on Watch on YouTube.
(2023-07-03). Climate Change — Humans and Other Living Creatures. transcend.org Homo is a Latin word meaning man or human, and SAPIENS means wise or clever or astute. Thus, Homo sapiens means wise human beings that have evolved over a time period of about two million years from their primitive form.
(2023-07-03). Democratic Republic of Congo: Sky Getting Darker. transcend.org The current armed conflict is among a Tutsi-led militia, Movement du 23 mars, DRC army, and different ethnic militias. President Felix Tshisehed sponsored the creation of local militias to help government soldiers, but the government does not control these militias.
(2023-07-03). Fairytale (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org LIVE | Grand Final | Eurovision 2009…
(2023-07-03). Huge Increase in Transnational Crime in Asia's 'Golden Triangle'. transcend.org 27 Jun 2023 – How come that in a world where technology is able to detect an ant in a jungle, the traffickers of death continue to carry out their lucrative criminal activities everywhere and in all fields, from weapons to prostitution, enslavement and drugs to deadly fake medicines, through oil, gas and poisoned food.
(2023-07-03). Human Suffering Worsens in DRC, the Heart of Africa. transcend.org 28 Jun 2023 – A million more Congolese people have been displaced to satisfy the resource hunger of the industrialized world.
(2023-07-03). Military Initiative by Australia, UK and USA (AUKUS) Is Another Major Step in Prospective War on China. transcend.org 29 Jun 2023 – Peace groups in all three nations need to rally against provocative alliance that is a pivotal component of [nuclear?> war planning.
(2023-07-03). New Book: Collected Essays VII. transcend.org I would like to announce the publication of my recent ebook. It may be downloaded and circulated free of charge from the following link:…
(2023-07-03). PETA Demands U.S. Army Ban 'Classified' Weapon-Wounding Tests on Dogs, Others. transcend.org The U.S. Army is now explicitly permitting formerly banned laboratory experiments involving the wounding of dogs, cats, marine animals, and primates using weapons.
(2023-07-03). Stoicism: Unveiling the Elusive Path to Peace (Part 2). transcend.org Zeno's Stoicism, Aurelius' Foresight, Renatus' Strategic Wisdom, and Galtung's Positive Peace: The Collective Foundation and Pillars Upholding Peace…
(2023-07-03). The Bolshevik Color Revolution of 1917 and Prigozhin's 2023 Gambit: Trotsky, Russell, and the War on Civilization. transcend.org 27 Jun 2023 – Now, I don't know if the events catalyzed by Prigozhin's are part of a 'game within a game' to flush out fifth columnists and provide a headfake to western strategists… OR if this was an authentic coup. But there are historical processes at play which too few recognize and which President Putin understands very well.
(2023-07-03). "The Doomsday Machine": Confessions of Daniel Ellsberg, Former Nuclear War Planner. transcend.org 1 Jul 2023 – As we remember Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who died in June, we look at how he was also a lifelong anti-nuclear activist, stemming from his time working as a nuclear planner for the U.S. government.
(2023-07-03). The "Korean Solution" for Europe. transcend.org 26 Jun 2023 – Create a "Military Demarcation Line" in the EU, Put Ukraine under the Tutelage of Poland…
(2023-07-03). The Prison of Religion and the Freedom in Vedic Culture. transcend.org The reason I call it "The Prison of Religion" is that religion, when used improperly or without the real essence of spiritual truth, can also be a way of confining and restricting people of their understanding of the universe and themselves.
(2023-07-03). They Lied about Afghanistan. They Lied about Iraq. And They Are Lying about Ukraine. transcend.org 2 Jul 2023 – The U.S. public has been conned, once again, into pouring billions into another endless war. The war industry, not Putin, is our most dangerous enemy.
(2023-07-03). U.S. Depleted Uranium to Make Ukraine War Dirtier. transcend.org 30 Jun 2023 – The Biden administration is expected to supply Ukraine with highly controversial depleted-uranium munitions which are to be fired from the Abrams battle tanks the U.S. is sending to Kyiv.
(2023-07-03). U.S. Intelligence Agencies Advance Disinformation about Chinese Spy Base in Cuba… transcend.org to Gain Support for Cruel Embargo Costing Cubans $455 Million per Month – After having lied about WMDs, Russiagate, chemical weapons in Syria and so much more, the U.S. is now advancing the lie that Cuba is hosting a Chinese spy base.
(2023-07-03). Who Is National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Why He Should Debate RFK Jr. transcend.org 26 Jun 2023 – National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is one of the key people driving US foreign policy. He was mentored by Hillary Clinton with regime changes in Honduras, Libya and Syria. This article will describe his background, what he says, what he has been doing, where the US is headed and why this should be debated.
(2023-07-03). Why Is Europe the Epicenter of World Wars? transcend.org 1 Jul 2023 – Europe was the epicenter of World Wars I and II, and now it threatens, with its war in the Ukraine, to kindle World War III.
(2023-07-03). Ukraine Was Not Invited to NATO Summit in Vilnius, "Sideline Meeting" with Kiev Regime. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). The Third Intifada: A New Chapter In Palestinian Struggle For Liberation. popularresistance.org The occupied Palestinian territories have undergone a series of significant changes since last year, with the most notable being the escalation of resistance operations in the occupied West Bank. This development has transformed the territory into a frontline between Palestinian resistance and the Israeli occupation state, reminiscent of the atmosphere during the Second Intifada over two decades ago. | That the occupation army has reactivated its assassination policy through targeted air strikes against resistance figures has solidified this line of argument.
(2023-07-03). Israel seeks revenge with Jenin invasion. electronicintifada.net Three killed in early stages of what Tel Aviv calls "wide scale" assault on resistance stronghold.
(2023-07-03). Chilean economic activity fell in May. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The Central Bank of Chile informed that the country's economic activity in May registered a drop of two percentage points, the fourth consecutive drop this year and the largest since December 2022.
(2023-07-03). Montevideo's fresh water reserves are running low. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The fresh water reserves of this capital city are below 2% and soon the water that runs through the pipes will no longer be drinkable and will be barely sanitary.
(2023-07-03). Panamanian culture will be protagonist of International Book Fair. plenglish.com Panama City,Jul 3 (Prensa Latina ) The Panamanian Book Chamber (Capali) confirmed that the national culture will be the main protagonist of the International Book Fair 2023, next August.
(2023-07-03). Proposal to increase years of work for retierement in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The commission created to study possible reforms to the pension system of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) will propose to increase from 30 to 35 the number of years of work to qualify for retirement.
(2023-07-03). What's Another Name for The News? dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-07-03). How The Cost Of Living Crisis Is Hurting Child Health In The United Kingdom. popularresistance.org New evidence continues to pour in, showing how the cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom is devastating child health. A recent survey conducted among school nurses from the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) and members of the British Dental Association (BDA) revealed that 65% of the respondents noticed a deterioration in children's health and wellbeing, which can be attributed to the worsening of living standards over the past year. | Out of the 313 health workers surveyed, 180 (57%) reported working with children experiencing lower energy levels than usual, while 167 (53%) observed slowe…
(2023-07-03). India to Host Shangai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Lula Is Scared That Brazilians Might Re-Elect Bolsonaro. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Saturday 7/1: Free virtual screening of the documentary films "Three Rs in the Sand" and "The Aftermath" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-07-03). ADOS Leader Yvette Carnell: Local Reparations Effort Is To Avoid National Confrontation With Democratic Party. moguldom.com Many longtime reparations advocates are concerned over local reparations plans taking away the momentum from a federal reparations program. And, American Descendants of Slavery leader Yvette Carnell, a former Democratic staffer, says there's an alarming reason behind the increase in the number of cities and states looking in to issuing reparations. In an interview with …
(2023-07-03). By Targeting Ukrainian War Criminals, Moscow Protecting Its Civilians. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageAuthorities affected by recent Russian attacks actively participated in the killing of Russian civilians and showed an interest in continuing their criminal actions. | Written by Recently, the whereabouts of Ukrainian officials such as the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, have come to the attention of people around the world. Ma…
(2023-07-03). Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's plan to erase billions in student debt. nationofchange.org In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court claimed that the Biden administration's plan lacked authority and overstepped the powers of the Education Department and instead needed to go through Congress.
(2023-07-03). RFK Jr. Exposes the Sordid, Seedy History of Monsanto's Roundup. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Urgency of Preventing Biological Warfare and Ensuring Bio-Safety. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). The Ignorant Imperative: Hannah Gadsby on Pablo Picasso. dissidentvoice.org The humourless comedian Hannah Gadsby has much to thank one of the twentieth century's titans of art. By placing him in the stockade of feminist disapproval, the Australian was picking the easiest target and avoiding the most profound questions of his oeuvre. To be so personal, and play the man with such indignation, is the …
(2023-07-03). Supreme Court Preserves College Preferences for Wealthy Whites. independentmediainstitute.org The United States Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down race as a factor in college and university admissions was in response to a case brought by a conservative organization claiming that Asian Americans are harmed by preferences for people of other nonwhite races. The case, which focused on Harvard University and the University of North …
(2023-07-03). The Struggle for Environmental Justice in Africa. independentmediainstitute.org 
(2023-07-03). How Military Industrial Complex Sets Media Narrative On Ukraine. popularresistance.org Wealthy donors have long funded think tanks with official-sounding names that produce research that reflects the interests of those funders (Extra!, 7/13). The weapons industry is a major contributor to these idea factories; a recent report from the Quincy Institute (6/1/23) demonstrates just how much influence war profiteers have on the national discourse. | The Quincy Institute—whose own start-up funding came mainly from George Soros and Charles Koch—looked at 11 months of Ukraine War coverage in the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, from March 1, 2022, through January 31, 202…
(2023-07-03). Aging Iraq Invaders Keep Accidentally Saying 'Iraq' Instead of 'Ukraine'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). The 'law and order' party is packed full of criminals. nationofchange.org The Republican Party has been packed full of criminals for decades, and the past several election cycles show that the rot has only gotten worse.
(2023-07-03). 'Joy Ride' review: Raunchy comedy has heart and deeper meaning while still supplying laughs. peoplesworld.org 
On the surface, it would be easy to relegate the new film Joy Ride to a paint by numbers raunchy comedy of a group of friends behaving badly for an hour and a half. Yet, the movie manages to add themes of identity, sisterhood, and socio-political commentary that not only enhance the laughs experienced throughout, …
(2023-07-03). Biden Administration Poised to Supply Ukraine with Banned Cluster Bombs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Tuesday 7/4: A world-inclusive 4th of July picnic: the next frontier. indybay.org Notable House in Bernal Heights, San Francisco | RSVP for specific location…
(2023-07-03). New York Times Demands Caricatures in Talking About AI. cepr.net The New York Times, likes other major media outlets, continues to push its ideology, about how we have a choice of the market or the government. The latest is a piece by Evgeny Morozov, warning about the profit driven pursuit of AI and the threats it poses to humanity. In keeping with the official ideology, …
(2023-07-03). Stop The Drive Toward War, Statement of KPFA Local Station Candidate Dr. Nayvin Gordon. indybay.org Dr. Nayvin Gordon spoke out at KPFA on June 22, 2023…
(2023-07-03). 14 Professional Soccer Players Died Suddenly in the Past Six Months. Five Dead in the Month of June 2023! globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Lithium carbonate project starts operation in Xinjiang, to boost output of NEV batteries. ecns.cn The first phase of the largest domestic single-unit lithium carbonate project, a key raw material of lithium-ion batteries, was put into operation on Sunday in Northwest China's Xinjiang.
(2023-07-03). Suppliers revving up global presence. ecns.cn Chinese automotive suppliers are being encouraged to scale up research and development efforts and seize opportunities in overseas markets to grow their clout globally.
(2023-07-03). Electric cars transform industry with AI tech. ecns.cn New energy vehicles have accelerated an artificial intelligence transformation in the auto industry and brought about new experiences in mobility, a report from research company IDC showed last week.
(2023-07-03). Tesla's global sales soar 83% in Q2. ecns.cn Tesla said on Monday that it produced 479,700 vehicles and delivered 466,140 units in the second quarter this year, up 86 percent and 83 percent year-on-year respectively.
(2023-07-03). 3 lost backpackers rescued by helicopter within 26 minutes in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Three backpackers who were lost in mountain areas in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, were successfully rescued within 26 minutes by a local helicopter on Sunday.
(2023-07-03). Renmin University graduate arrested for stealing student information. ecns.cn A graduate from Renmin University of China was arrested for stealing students' information, the Public Security Bureau of Haidian District in Beijing announced on Monday.
(2023-07-03). New PBOC Party chief 'well received'. ecns.cn The appointment of Pan Gongsheng, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, as Party secretary of the nation's central bank may herald fresh measures to reinforce the country's economic recovery and renminbi stability.
(2023-07-03). Advisory issued after bus with Chinese tourists attacked. ecns.cn The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Marseilles, France, has extended consular protection to a group of Chinese tourists who were attacked by rioters in Marseilles early on Friday morning.
(2023-07-03). Ambassador Xie Feng presents Letter of Credence to U.S. President Joe Biden. ecns.cn Biden welcomed Xie to his new post, and the two talked about the China-U.S. relationship, according to a press release from the Chinese embassy.
(2023-07-03). UK's remarks on National Security Law in Hong Kong is a smear on China: Embassy. ecns.cn Regarding to relevant UK official's remarks on National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong, Embassy Spokesperson commented that those words deliberately smeared China and interfered in China's internal affairs.
(2023-07-03). PLA hospital ship to set off on South Pacific tour. ecns.cn Peace Ark, the largest hospital ship of the People's Liberation Army Navy, will soon set off for a number of countries in South Pacific for humanitarian medical work.
(2023-07-03). Railway travel time between Xining, Golmud reduced. ecns.cn The Fuxing, China's most advanced bullet train series, began operations on the Xining-Golmud section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway line on Saturday, reducing travel time between the two areas to about five and a half hours.
(2023-07-03). Tech upgrades power trains to 453 km/h during tests. ecns.cn Bullet trains traveled at speeds of 453 kilometers per hour and 420 km/h on test runs recently, demonstrating further evidence of China's rapid development of high-speed trains.
(2023-07-03). Pragmatic stance sought on China ties. ecns.cn European Union leaders have reiterated their support for a multifaceted policy approach toward China and emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration and not decoupling from the country.
(2023-07-03). Mayor's house set alight in latest French unrest. ecns.cn An attempted murder investigation has been opened in France after the house of a mayor of a Paris suburb was ram-raided and set alight during continued disturbances across the country.
(2023-07-03). 309 HK cars make mainland crossing under travel scheme. ecns.cn A total of 309 private cars from Hong Kong entered the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong province via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from Saturday to 8 pm on Sunday.
(2023-07-03). U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit China from July 6-9. ecns.cn U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit China from July 6 to 9, according to the Finance Ministry on Monday.
(2023-07-03). China-Thailand 'Falcon Strike-2023' joint air force exercise contributes to reducing regional risks. ecns.cn The China-Thailand "Falcon Strike-2023" joint air force exercise will be held this month at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base based on an annual schedule and consensus reached by the two countries.
(2023-07-03). China, Russia confirm desires to enhance military relationship. ecns.cn State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu met with Russian Navy's Commander-in-Chief Nikolai Yevmenov on Monday in Beijing.
(2023-07-03). Qu Dongyu re-elected FAO director-general. ecns.cn Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Sunday in Rome during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference.
(2023-07-03). 157 drivers make use of HKZMB scheme on Day 1. ecns.cn A total of 157 private cars from Hong Kong entered the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong province via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on Saturday — the first day of a new travel scheme for private vehicles from the special administrative region.
(2023-07-03). $1.03 mln allocated to subsidize companies to provide childcare services for employees. ecns.cn A total of 7.5 million yuan ($1.03 million) in special funding have been allocated to support companies in providing childcare assistance for their employees.
(2023-07-03). Cambodia nightclub fire kills eight, including six Chinese nationals. ecns.cn A nightclub fire in Cambodia has killed eight people, including six Chinese nationals and two Vietnamese people at the weekend in downtown capital Phnom Penh…
(2023-07-03). Renmin Uni student detained for illegally obtaining personal info. ecns.cn A 25-year-old student from the prestigious Renmin University of China (RUC) was detained by the police for illegally obtaining personal information of some university students.
(2023-07-03). Crocodilian egg fossil discovered in Guangzhou for first time ever. ecns.cn A research team headed by leading paleontologist Xing Lida revealed that a batch of fossilized dinosaur eggshells have been discovered in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province.
(2023-07-03). 11th Wurigong Festival of Hezhe ethnic group celebrated in NE China. ecns.cn Members of 15 teams took part in the event, which kicked off on Sunday. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group.
(2023-07-03). Xiaolangdi Reservoir in Henan discharges water. ecns.cn The water conservancy project discharges water to maintain a proper water level on Saturday.
(2023-07-03). Fuxing bullet trains begin operations on Xining-Golmud section of Qinghai-Tibet Railway. ecns.cn The Fuxing bullet trains with a designed speed of 160 km per hour officially started operation on the 829 km-long Xining-Golmud section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway on Saturday.
(2023-07-03). Violence breaks out in France following fatal shooting of a 17-year-old. ecns.cn France had deployed 45,000 officers overnight backed by light armored vehicles and crack police units to quell the violence over the death of 17-year-old Nahel, killed during a traffic stop in a Paris suburb on June 27, 2023.
(2023-07-03). Fluorescent sea water in Dalian draws visitors. ecns.cn Tourists view "blue tears" over the coastal waters at night in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Caused by bioluminescence, this phenomenon has drawn many viewers.
(2023-07-03). Special operation soldiers conduct parachute training. ecns.cn Soldiers of special operations under the PLA 75th Group Army descend to the ground during a parachute training in southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2023-07-03). In Numbers: China-Africa expo concludes with $10.3b deals. ecns.cn
(2023-07-03). Explosion in downtown Tokyo injures 4. ecns.cn Four people were injured after the explosion took place on Monday afternoon near Shimbashi in downtown Tokyo.
(2023-07-03). Charter Schools fail and close every week. mronline.org 
Free-market Accountability Equals Failed Bankrupt Project…
(2023-07-03). Let's get out from under the carbon military boot print. mronline.org 
The USA and its allies pose themselves as "Global Leaders". They could and should be, as they are the countries with the greatest concentrations of wealth, power and technical know how, communications and education, but they are falling horribly short; because they see leadership as the same thing as dominance—and subordinate everything else to that.
(2023-07-03). Supreme Court strikes down Biden's partial student loan forgiveness plan, 43 million borrowers denied debt relief. mronline.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday with a stroke of the pen blocked a measure that would have provided limited relief for 43 million Americans suffering under a crushing debt burden of $1.7 trillion in outstanding federal student loans.
(2023-07-03). Who is National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the man running U.S. foreign policy? mronline.org 
From Hillary Clinton being his mentor, up to his planning for the Nord Stream sabotage operation, Jake Sullivan has risen through the ranks of the U.S. policy circles to become the man effectively running U.S. Foreign Policy today.
(2023-07-03). Almost half million Ecuadorians won't be able to vote next August. plenglish.com Quito, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Almost half a million Ecuadorians will be left without voting on August 20 because the National Electoral Council (CNE) will use an outdated electoral registry, national media warn today.
(2023-07-03). Bolivian foreign minister attends MERCOSUR meeting in Argentina. plenglish.com La Paz, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta is on Monday heading the national delegation that participates as an acceding country in the ordinary meeting of the Council of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), in Argentina.
(2023-07-03). Ukrainian shelling damages school in Russia's Kursk region. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) A school was on Monday damaged after Ukrainian armed forces shelled the Russian locality of Troitskoye, in the Kursk region, informed the Governor of that area Roman Starovoit. The senior official on Monday wrote on his Telegram channel that the village of Troitskoye was fired at from the Ukrainian side, and the explosions shattered glass in a local school, although fortunately no injuries among the local population were reported.
(2023-07-03). WHO calls for more protection of children from food advertising. plenglish.com Geneva, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The WHO today published stricter recommendations to protect children from the harmful impact of food and beverage marketing with a high content of saturated fatty acids, sugars, and salt (HFSS).
(2023-07-03). Tuesday 7/4: End All Wars Protest & Sherry Conable Memorial. indybay.org Corners of Water and Ocean Streets, Santa Cruz | Park in open spaces at the County Bldg.
(2023-07-03). How the Billionaires Control U.S.-and-Allied Governments. dissidentvoice.org 
In virtually every country that's allied with the U.S. Government against Russia and against China, there is a low public job-approval-rating for its head-of-state and for its Government, and a rating that is far lower than is the public job-approval for the leaders of the countries that the U.S. gang are trying to regime-change. If …
(2023-07-03). Comparing Two U.S.-Government Catastrophes: Bush's 2003 Invasion of Iraq, and Obama's 2014 Coup in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Teamsters conduct practice pickets in Michigan. fightbacknews.org Lansing, MI – Teamsters in Lansing and Detroit conducted practice pickets at UPS centers on Friday, June 30. Members marched, held signs and chanted, putting pressure on the company to present a last, best and final offer. These pickets come days after the National Negotiating Committee issued a 48-hour deadline for UPS to issue such an offer. In a June 28 press release, General President Sean O'Brien said, "The largest single-employer strike in American history now appears inevitable." Later that day, the company softened its bargaining stance and the deadline was extended to July 5. | At the Lansing location, p…
(2023-07-03). Against Trotskyism: The Shachtmanites and "Third Camp" Trotskyism. fightbacknews.org Max Shachtman was one of the original founders of the Trotskyite movement in the United States. He was a pragmatist, an opportunist even among opportunists, who led the first major split from the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) in 1940. At that time, he broke with the orthodox Trotskyite position that the USSR should be understood as a "degenerated workers state" and that it instead had come to be ruled by a new "bureaucratic collectivist" class. | Under the cloak of the theory of the "degenerated workers state" the Trotskyites kept up the pretense of support for the Soviet Union while making every effort to subve…
(2023-07-03). All out for July 12: National Day of Protest to drop the charges on the Tampa 5! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Emergency Committee to Defend the Tampa 5. | The Tampa 5 have their second court appearance on Wednesday, July 12. The newly formed Emergency Committee to Defend the Tampa 5 is calling for protests around the country to drop the charges. This call is in conjunction with the National Day of Protest already called for by the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and by the New Students for a Democratic Society. | We are calling specifically on District Attorney Susan Lopez and Prosecutor Justin Diaz to drop the charges on Gi…
(2023-07-03). East LA honors Paul Rea for his 4-Year angelversary. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On June 27, the family and friends of Paul Rea, the loved ones of other victims of police brutality, and community supporters like Centro CSO gathered for his 4th angelversary at the site where he was killed by East LA sheriff's deputies in 2019. Beginning in the early evening, Rea's family set up candles and posters before releasing balloons to remember his passing. | On the night of his murder, 18-year-old Paul Rea was the passenger in a car that allegedly ran a stop sign. Rea and his friend were detained by Deputy Hector Saavedra, a prospect for the Banditos deputy gang based out o…
(2023-07-03). Twin Cities grocery store workers reach tentative agreement. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – 2500 grocery store workers who work at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores in and around the metro area of Minneapolis are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663. They had built and authorized a strike at 22 grocery stores, which was set to begin on the morning of Thursday, June 29. Instead, late Monday, June 26, management blinked at the bargaining table and a tentative agreement was reached which the members will vote on for their next contract. | Throughout bargaining, management had been demanding a major concession around healthcare benefits. The workers healthcar…
(2023-07-03). Vernon, CA UPS Teamsters stand up for a decent contract. fightbacknews.org Vernon, CA – At a UPS hub in Vernon, California, members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) union held their weekly Teamster Thursdays on June 29. The workers were loud and militant and demanded better pay and a fair contract. | "I was a new hire here during the pandemic and I saw my coworkers drop left and right. They were calling us heroes; they even have a banner in there that says, 'Heroes work here'. Our hard work made UPS billions in profit. The least they could do is pay us a living wage," said Alejandro Orellana, a Teamster and an unloader at UPS Grande Vista. | The scene turned tense whe…
(2023-07-03). Not so Pro-Life? As US Maternal Mortality Rates Surge, Idaho Abolishes Panel Investigating Deaths in Pregnancy. juancole.com 
By: Natalie Schachar — ( Florida Phoenix ) — On July 1, Idaho becomes the only state without a legal requirement or specialized committee to review maternal deaths related to pregnancy. The change comes after state lawmakers, in the midst of a national upsurge in maternal deaths, decided not to extend a sunset date for …
(2023-07-03). Sunday 7/9: Defend the Tampa 5! Drop the Charges Now! indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, Ca 95113…
(2023-07-03). China's BRI: Toward a Hybrid International Order with Socialist Characteristics? dissidentvoice.org This year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's launch of China's flagship, One Belt One Road (OBOR), later referred to as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Echoing the historic Silk Road, the ancient trade network of Eurasia that connected the East and West, BRI is the most ambitious and expensive infrastructure plan …
(2023-07-03). Why Red States Are Blocking New School Voucher Programs. progressive.org Opposition to taking money away from public schools to fund voucher programs is an increasingly bipartisan stance.
(2023-07-03). Selected Articles: The COVID-19 Vaccine Applied at the Level of the Entire Planet. It's a Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca 
By Scientists and medical doctors have documented the trag…
(2023-07-03). Chandler-Mather defends Greens push for a better housing policy. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). Daniel Ellsberg: the establishment whistleblower. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). The fight to save Barak Beacon public housing continues. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). Geelong council under pressure not to cut jobs, libraries. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). No to AUKUS nuclear submarine meeting draws hundreds. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). NSW hospital workers strike over wages. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). Public housing residents call action to save Barak Beacon Estate. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). Socialist Sarah Hathway elected to the City of Greater Geelong Council. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). Trans rights are human rights, protesters say. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). World Whistleblower Day protest calls for Assange's release. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-03). India and Vietnam strengthen judicial ties. plenglish.com Indian Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal and Minister of Justice of Vietnam, Le Thanh Long, discussed on Sunday, the direction of those ties in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, the Indian Ministry of Law and Justice detailed in a press release. | The parties discussed cooperation measures in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partners status, it stated. | The meeting proved beneficial to enhance efforts towards the possibilities of entering into a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in law and justice, the Indian ministry stated. | The two delegations…
(2023-07-03). Jordanian foreign minister visits Syria. plenglish.com Al-Safadi will address several issues related to the situation in Syria, especially to solve the crisis that his country has been facing since 2011, local media reported. | The head of Jordanian diplomacy will discuss an Arab initiative on the situation in Syria and the refugee issue with local officials. | Al-Safadi had announced that Jordan intends to implement an initiative to launch an Arab-led political process and resolve the Syrian conflict through the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2254 and 2642.
(2023-07-03). Awe-some programme inspires visitors at Great Exhibition Road Festival 2023. imperial.ac.uk South Kensington's science and culture institutions presented the power of awe and wonder at this year's Great Exhibition Road Festival.
(2023-07-03). In Contempt #30: Dan Baker Set to Be Released, Call-In for Rashid Johnson. itsgoingdown.org 
In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News June 11th is the international day of solidarity with long-term anarchist prisoners. The…
(2023-07-03). Kolektiva.social Security Alert. indybay.org This is an alert for Kolektiva.social users. Please read this post in its entirety!
(2023-07-03). Did America really know about 'Wagner' rebellion before it happened?>. infobrics.org The US saw this as a perfect opportunity to once again bolster its reputation as an "all-seeing superpower" that is supposedly "always in the loop about everything that's going on everywhere". Such self-delusions can be extremely dangerous and might explain Washington DC's tendency to act rashly, even against near-peer adversaries.
(2023-07-03). India and Russia to Explore Acceptance of RuPay and Mir Payment Cards for Cross-Border Transactions. infobrics.org India and Russia have agreed to explore the possibility of accepting each other's payment cards, RuPay and Mir, for hassle-free payments between the two countries…
(2023-07-03). China's New Role in the Arctic. infobrics.org Interaction between Russia and China on the development of the Arctic region is becoming one of the important areas of Russian-Chinese relations of "comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction entering a new era". China now has a historical chance to become Russia's new priority partner in the implementation of Arctic projects, writes Lyudmila Filippova, Senior Researcher at the 'Russia, China, World' Centre of the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences…
(2023-07-03). Ethiopia Applies to Join the BRICS Bloc of Emerging Economies. infobrics.org BRICS countries account for more than 40 percent of the world's population and about 26 percent of the global economy…
(2023-07-03). La derrota de la OTAN es vital para la humanidad. globalizacion.ca
(2023-07-03). CMS Will Cover Alzheimer Drugs With Traditional FDA Approval. jamanetwork.com Alzheimer disease drugs that receive traditional approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be covered under Medicare for patients who qualify for them, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced.
(2023-07-03). Hybrid COVID-19 Immunity Common by Fall of 2022. jamanetwork.com The vast majority—more than 96%—of people aged 16 years or older in the US had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies by September 2022, including about 48% who had "hybrid immunity," or immunity derived from both vaccination against and infection with the virus. People who were unvaccinated were more likely to have antibodies from infection compared with people who were vaccinated, according to an analysis of 72 748 blood donors.
(2023-07-03). FDA Proposes Simplified Medication Guides for Patients. jamanetwork.com A new, "easy-to-read" standardized document proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would help patients use their prescription drugs or biological products more safely and effectively, the agency said in a statement.
(2023-07-03). NCI Will Study Drug Combinations in New Precision Treatment Initiative. jamanetwork.com A new initiative will evaluate the effectiveness of drug combinations to treat cancers with particular genetic changes, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced.
(2023-07-03). HHS Declares Public Health Emergency in Guam Following Typhoon. jamanetwork.com On June 2, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a Public Health Emergency in Guam following Typhoon Mawar, which swept through the North Pacific at the end of May. The announcement follows an emergency declaration from President Biden and will allow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) greater latitude in addressing Guam's health needs.
(2023-07-03). Survey: Millions of People in the US Forgo Medications to Reduce Costs. jamanetwork.com In 2021, more than 9 million US adults aged 18 to 64 years did not take their medications as prescribed because of costs, according to a report by the National Center for Health Statistics. These individuals made up 8.2% of adults in this age group who took prescription drugs in the 12 months preceding the survey.
(2023-07-03). A Physician Crisis in the Rural US May Be About to Get Worse. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the overturning of Roe v Wade and subsequent banning of abortion or placement of gestational limits in almost half of US states, and the potential effects that such policies will have on the ability to recruit and retain health care professionals in these states.
(2023-07-03). Accuracy of a Generative Artificial Intelligence Model in a Complex Diagnostic Challenge. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the diagnostic accuracy of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 (GPT-4) artificial intelligence (AI) model in a series of challenging cases.
(2023-07-03). Lessons From COVID-19 for Protecting Workers in the Next Pandemic. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint examines some of the missteps during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect health care workers and how to use lessons from those mistakes for future pandemics.
(2023-07-03). For Health Equity, We Must End Mass Incarceration. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the health harms to individuals and communities because of mass incarceration in the US and proposes interventions to ensure health equity for all individuals.
(2023-07-03). Solitary Confinement as Mental Health Care. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint examines the clinical, ethical, and legal concerns of the use of solitary confinement to manage acute psychiatric distress among incarcerated people.
(2023-07-03). Heart Failure, Neuropathy, and Spinal Stenosis. jamanetwork.com A 60-year-old patient with a history of lumbar spinal stenosis had 2 months of chest pain and shortness of breath with exertion and 3 months of toe numbness. Laboratory testing showed elevated levels of high-sensitivity troponin, brain-type natriuretic peptide, aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase; bone scintigraphy showed increased cardiac uptake. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
(2023-07-03). Patient Information: Botulism. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes botulism routes of infection, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
(2023-07-03). Trends in State-Level Maternal Mortality by Racial and Ethnic Group in the United States. jamanetwork.com This study uses vital registration and census data from 1999 to 2019 to quantify trends in maternal mortality ratios (maternal deaths per 100‚ÄØ000 live births) by state for 5 mutually exclusive racial and ethnic groups in the US using a bayesian extension of the generalized linear model network.
(2023-07-03). Greed in US Health Care—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply I thank Dr Back for his Letter, and I agree with him. My Viewpoint was indeed directed mainly to JAMA's core readership—physicians, but the problems created by a profit-driven health care system go far beyond physicians in both cause and effect. Back's critique triggers the provocative question as to whether health care ought to be market driven in the first place, and, if not, what it will take to change the status quo. In their recent book, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market, historians Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway find the foundation to b…
(2023-07-03). Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Recommendations From an Online Chat-Based AI Model—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to the Letter by Drs Gellert and Jaszczak about our Research Letter, we agree that current application of language learning models in medicine will require close clinician and regulatory oversight. Indeed, our study findings highlight key limitations of language learning models. For example, we noted that the model provided inaccurate information about the availability of inclisiran for lipid lowering and inappropriate information about the interpretation of a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dL. A false response, sometimes referred to as a "hallucination," is a p…
(2023-07-03). Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Recommendations From an Online Chat-Based AI Model. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Research Letter suggested that a research version of a dialogue-based artificial intelligence (AI) model (ChatGPT) can potentially assist clinical workflows by augmenting patient education and patient-clinician communication. Studies indicate that this dialogue-based AI model provides appropriate clinical responses and even passes parts of the US Medical Licensing Examination. Language learning models may support patient education and, as they become more accurate, may perform at levels rendering them valid as clinical decision support tools.
(2023-07-03). Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Adults With Coronary Artery Disease in the US. jamanetwork.com This study uses National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to examine lipid control among adults in the US with coronary artery disease from January 2015 to March 2020.
(2023-07-03). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). San Diego Starbucks workers shut down store for an entire day. peoplesworld.org 
ENCINITAS, Calif.—Employees at the Encinitas Starbucks store, the first in San Diego County to join the Starbucks Workers United union, shut down the store for the entire day on June 30. The workers brought a dual message to the media, customers and passersby: They were out to protest Starbucks' national ban on Pride Month decorations …
(2023-07-03). Book Review: Saying No To Ecomodermism. popularresistance.org One of my pet peeves is ecomodernism. Ecomodernist authors have a knack for adeptly elucidating the polycrisis, and then offering nothing useful for dealing with it. Even if you are unfamiliar with the terms ecomodernism/ecomodernists, you are likely aware of their schtick, as it has come to dominate contemporary environmentalism. It is a groovy eco-philosophy that tells mostly urbanized, highly educated, white-collar folks that although the Earth is in danger, their lifestyles are not. Perfect for inserting a do-gooder vibe into political and business circles, and then fundraising.
(2023-07-03). Bolivian president underlines collaboration with Cuba. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce on Monday thanked Cuban authorities and people for their hospitality people, and highlighted the achievements in strengthening integration in various fields of collaboration.
(2023-07-03). Cuba's Behike remains a mystery. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The Cohiba Behike, the most exclusive Cuban cigar of all times, is still a mystery in the world due to its high quality and the constant demand of smokers.
(2023-07-03). One dead due to heat and thousands affected by heavy rains in China. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) China reported one death from heat stroke in the capital and at least 114,600 victims due to the heavy rains that affected central and southern provinces, with catastrophic natural disasters.
(2023-07-03). Shootings, strike, before Independence Day in the US. plenglish.com Washington, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Good and bad news for the United States as it prepares to celebrate Independence Day: The record numbers of travelers for the holiday weekend, and on the other hand, the continuous shootings.
(2023-07-03). With Drone Strike, the Occupied West Bank Could Turn Into War-Ravaged Gaza. mintpressnews.com 
The Israeli military recently conducted its first aerial drone strike in nearly 20 years, marking an alarming shift in state violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
(2023-07-03). The beginning of the end for Putin? nationofchange.org Has a failed coup by the Wagner Group exposed the Russian president's fatal weaknesses?>
(2023-07-03). Electric Car Revolution: Tesla Sales up 83% Year on Year in Q2, as BYD does even better at 98% Surge. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Tesla sales surged 83% in the second quarter compared to Q2 2022, and were up 10% over the first quarter. So reports Alan Ohnsmann at Forbes. And Benziga reports that the Chinese car maker BYD out produced Tesla in the first two quarters of this year, rolling out 1,255,637 new …
(2023-07-03). War and Honesty: The Debate on U.S. Aid to Ukraine. Andrew Napolitano. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Blood Money: Student Debt Then And Now. realprogressives.org While today's college lending system may not begin with death… in the United States, the high cost of a college education can have deadly consequences.
(2023-07-03). Banning Chip Technologies to China. Increasing Sanctions Until Beijing Breaks. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Breaking: Kiev's Commander in Chief General Zaluzhny Admits Ukraine Has Lost. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Zaluzhny Admits Ukraine Has Lost. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Bolivia: Catastrophic Standoff and Dual Power. orinocotribune.com By Katu Arkonada — Jun 30, 2023 | Luis Arce was faced with a difficult panorama, leaving behind the coup, without economic reserves, and in the middle of a pandemic, and it can be said that his government, now that he is halfway through his term, is a government of light and dark. Although he recovered the country economically, governing a country is not the same as directing a Ministry of Economy, and so far he has not been able to carry out the great strategic projects of the country, biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, basic chemicals, which were aimed at the industrialization of Bolivia. | Suspicions and accusat…
(2023-07-03). 2023 California Buffalo Soldiers Weekend – July 28-30, 2023. indybay.org Printed copies of the National Buffalo Soldiers Study were distributed on Veterans Day 2019 at the dedication of Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway. 2023 California Buffalo Soldiers Day Weekend, we greatly expand our efforts to broadly recognize our California Historic Buffalo Soldiers Trail. Building upon the unexpected promotion, soon the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Highway will help share the broader story of the Buffalo Soldiers throughout California and beyond.
(2023-07-03). 2023 California Admission Day – City of Sacramento to Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org In the early 16th-century romance novel entitled, Las Sergas de Esplandián (The Adventures of Esplandián), California was the name of a mythical island populated by Negro women warriors, led by Queen Califia. Beginning in January 1848, throughout the initial California Gold Mining District along the American River Basin, people of Pan African Ancestry remain key salient contributors to the forward flow of humanity.
(2023-07-03). Lessons in Freedom: Agroecology, Localisation and Food Sovereignty. dissidentvoice.org
(2023-07-03). Public Banking Efforts Are Gaining Momentum And Clarity In California. nextcity.org
(2023-07-03). 'Pop-Up Care Villages' Bring Joy To Community-Led Homelessness Services. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-03). Puerto Rican Groups Give Deposition To UN Decolonization Committee. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-03). Rights Of Nature, Self-Owning Land, And Other Hacks On Western Law. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-03). Thousands Rally Across Australia In Support Of Indigenous Reform. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-03). US Depleted Uranium To Make Ukraine War Dirtier. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-03). The Third Intifada: A new chapter in the Palestinian struggle for liberation. thecradle.co
(2023-07-03). Rishi Sunak Boasts That Oil Funded Think Tank 'Helped Us Draft' Crackdown on Climate Protests. desmog.com
(2023-07-03). Chicago rally demands drop the charges on The Tampa 5 and free all political prisoners. fightbacknews.org
(2023-07-03). Settlements with Dupont, Chemours, Corteva, and 3M mark the dawn of PFAS accountability. militarypoisons.org
(2023-07-03). PDX maintenance workers "Sit Down! Fight Back!" workers.org
(2023-07-03). Stop Robo Madness Now! SF Taxi & Uber Drivers Protest Dangers Of AI Cars & The Tech Barons. indybay.org
(2023-07-03). Chicago Rally Demands Drop The Charges On The Tampa 5. popularresistance.org On Saturday, July 1, more than 70 students and activists gathered in downtown Chicago. They joined the nationwide campaign by Students for a Democratic Society and the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression demanding that the charges on the Tampa 5 be dropped. | The Tampa 5 are Gia Davila, Laura Rodriguez, Chrisley Carpio, Lauren Pineiro and Jeanie Kida. They are students and workers in Florida who were beaten and arrested, and now facing ten years in prison, for protesting DeSantis' far-right attacks on diversity in education. | The Chicago rally was called by Students for a Democratic Society…
(2023-07-03). How the UK Deep State Took Down Jeremy Corbyn, with Asa Winstanley. mintpressnews.com 
Lowkey catches up with Associate Editor of Electronic Intifada Asa Winstanley to discuss his new book: Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn.
(2023-07-03). PDX Maintenance Workers 'Sit Down! Fight Back!'. popularresistance.org Portland Airport (PDX) wheelchair attendants, baggage and service workers, cabin cleaners and janitors held a militant picket and sit-down protest June 28 on the United Airlines departures roadway. PDX maintenance workers are fighting for the right to sit down between tasks on the job. They are demanding respect, the right to a union at United, health insurance and more. | A Passenger Service Agent told demonstrators: "Our jobs involve hard physical repetitive labor that puts us at risk of workplace injuries. We are also at risk of contagious diseases. Our public health care is insufficient, and workers comp is s…
(2023-07-03). Thursday 7/13: Overview of the Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-07-03). Here's What 'Moore V. Harper' Means For Voting Rights Going Forward. popularresistance.org Chief Justice John Roberts has historically not decided cases in a way that protects voting rights. In 2013, he authored Shelby v. Holder, which drove a stake through the heart of the Voting Rights Act. And in 2021, he voted to further weaken the Act in Brnovich v. DNC. But this past month, Roberts surprisingly authored two new Supreme Court opinions that support the right to vote. | On June 8, the high court struck down a racist congressional district map in Allen v. Milligan, and on June 27, the court preserved judicial review of state legislative enactments in Moore v. Harper.
(2023-07-03). High Court's right-wing onslaught prompts demands for radical judicial reform. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The onslaught of right-wing rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court's Republican-named majority came into sharp relief for the entire country as the justices finished their work on June 30. Three rulings announced in one day last week set off waves of anger and determination to fight against a Court determined to squash existing rights for …
(2023-07-03). Like Halliburton in Iraq, BlackRock to Rake in a Trillion, "Rebuilding the Destruction" which They Financed in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Eight killed as Israel bombs, bulldozes Jenin refugee camp. electronicintifada.net Resistance factions call Palestinians to rally to camp's defense.
(2023-07-03). U.S. House Floats Bill to Defund WHO, WEF and 'Misinformation' Programs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Aussie cops paid $1300 to identify as "gender neutral" — Teen girls in UK say NO to "trans" lies — And yes, they ARE coming for your children. dissidentvoice.org 
According to this article (sent to me by Allyn in New Zealand), "the number of Victoria Police employees self-identifying as 'gender neutral' has more than quadrupled since last year as the force confirms it is investigating reports some of its officers are gaming the HR system in order to gain an extra $1300 a year." …
(2023-07-03). MintPress News Is Being Targeted: Join Us in Standing up to the War Machine. mintpressnews.com Stand up for truth. Stand up against war. Today, we invite you to join us in empowering MintPress News, the vanguard of fearless investigative journalism that unearths the hidden web of the military industrial complex.
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to use an asthma inhaler. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening.Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, demonstrates proper technique for using inhalers to combat these asthma triggers. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uje9beC6GlU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is available in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn't look like. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue, especially for children. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says drowning happens quickly and quietly so make sure children are always supervised by an attentive adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0FH9b1LiwY…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to fireworks, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AYC8RPDRRvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Every year, thousands of people are admitted into emergency departments across the country because…
(2023-07-03). When to start regular breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle? Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature aging and, most importantly, skin cancer. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, has more on sunscreen shelf life and other facts to help make decisions as you head into the sun. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pW5-va0rvqI Sunscreen has a…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-03). Science Saturday: Specialized testing diagnoses uncommon allergy to red meat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Traditionally every fall, Joseph "Joe" Ducaji, M.D., an anesthesiologist affiliated with Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, had gone deer hunting for two to three weeks. He loved "sitting in a tree stand watching wildlife." Recently, however, one of Joe's hunting trips was spoiled when the night before his trip, he woke up "feeling terrible" and had to cancel the outing. Joe could only equate his illness to the steak he'd eaten for dinner the…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing the risks of sexually transmitted infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day — with the majority of them asymptomatic. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious diseases physician with Mayo Clinic, says there are many reasons for the continued rise in sexually transmitted infections in the last few years. She says educating people is crucial and an important step in…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, though, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me about the risk of injuries. Do you have any advice to avoid problems? ANSWER: Having well-defined, muscular upper arms often is the goal of anyone seeking a fit and toned appearance. But there's more to these hardworking muscles than good…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Snacking for meals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During warm weather months, I find myself eating less formal meals and, instead, reaching for more snacks. I also tend to exercise less when it's hot outside. Do you have advice on how to ensure I'm snacking healthfully as I realize the potential to overeat and not be as active? ANSWER: Regardless of the time of year, maintaining healthy habits is important for good health. This includes exercise, eating a balanced diet and maintaining…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota announce new pathway program for training nurse-midwives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing are collaborating to create a new academic pathway for nurse-midwives that will expand the nurse-midwifery workforce in the Upper Midwest. The collaboration creates a pathway for students admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program to complete the approximately 1,000 hours of required clinical training at Mayo Clinic hospitals in Minnesota and…
(2023-07-03). How preeclampsia accelerates aging in women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Preeclampsia—the life-threatening surge in blood pressure that strikes 1 in 25 pregnancies—is an enigmatic condition. Each year, it causes the deaths of more than 70,000 women worldwide. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack targeted strategies to treat it. Delivery, the only available therapy, is not the "cure" it is often made out to be, according to Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic who has devoted her career to studying…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic researchers pioneer AI method to predict how cells are organized in disease microenvironments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cells in the human body, the building blocks of life, are arranged in a precise way. That's necessary because pathways and spaces provide a means for cells to communicate, collaborate and function within the specific tissue or organ. Changes in cell arrangement can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, cell death and diseases, including cancer. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence method, called Spatially Informed Artificial…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic to showcase advancements in science and healthcare delivery at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AcademyHealth's 2023 Annual Research Meeting at the Seattle Convention Center on June 24—27 will bring together experts in health services research and healthcare delivery. Attendees can learn about how Mayo Clinic is helping to shape the future of healthcare, by visiting the booth of the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. Participants can speak directly with Mayo scientists at "Meet the Mayo Clinic Researcher" sessions, learn about…
(2023-07-03). How mindfulness meditation improves mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It's often recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment for physical and mental health conditions. It's considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. You can incorporate mindfulness meditation into your routine to improve your overall health. Mindfulness meditation basics Mindfulness meditation is the practice of purposefully being aware of and…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic uses genomic testing broadly for rare diseases, improves patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org NEWS RELEASE ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Mayo Clinic study published in Journal of Translational Medicine evaluated the use of genomic testing broadly for rare diseases. With the increased use of genomic testing such as multi-gene panels, exome sequencing and genome sequencing in the past decade, there is a greater opportunity to better diagnose and treat patients with rare diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 10,000 distinct rare diseases exist and…
(2023-07-03). Study assesses opioid usage patterns in patients with lupus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—a challenging autoimmune disease most common in women of childbearing age—can cause many problems in the body, including chronic pain. Typical pain management strategies are not always available to patients with lupus. For example, patients with kidney problems being treated with steroids cannot use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. As a result, different pain management strategies, including opioid therapy, may be needed. A Mayo Clinic cross-sectional study in a population-based setting aimed to…
(2023-07-03). Career Immersion Program offers deep dive into health science careers for Minnesota students. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2019 Career Immersion Program ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thirty-two Minnesota high school students are participating in a five-day residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester this week, learning about 15 health science careers ranging from phlebotomy to nuclear medicine. The Career Immersion Program, presented by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with experts in some of the most sought-after health science fields. Now in its…
(2023-07-03). Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an experienced economic development leader, will serve as its executive director. "I am inspired by this opportunity because I believe Discovery…
(2023-07-03). Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that performing a minor surgical procedure on patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps to identify cancer spread early and determine the stage of cancer. The researchers add that the surgery ideally should be performed before the patient begins chemotherapy. "This is an important study because it supports that staging laparoscopy may help with determining a patient's prognosis and…
(2023-07-03). The Patriotism of Killing and Being Killed. indybay.org Oiling the gears of a war machine…
(2023-07-03). Friday 7/14: Summer Block Party for Climate Justice. indybay.org Wells Fargo at 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 US…
(2023-07-03). Cuba shows concrete outcomes in biodiversity and the environment. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will show the world as of this Monday at the 14th International Convention on the Environment and Development, its results of great impact in the management of ecosystems, biodiversity and climate change.
(2023-07-03). Cuban province strengthens hydraulic infrastructure. plenglish.com For the city of Camaguey, such investment is key, confirmed during a recent visit by Ines Maria Chapman Waugh, Cuba's deputy prime minister. | Her tour of the installation allowed her to corroborate the "availability of chlorine and hypochlorite, in addition to the chemical products necessary to maintain the operation of this installation, with a capacity to process 1,800 liters of water per second, through the activation of its three motors," reports the weekly Adelante in its site. | Camaguey, which was seriously affected by the floods of last June 9 with a significant amount of rainfall, does not lose sight o…
(2023-07-03). NATO chief admits problems of Ukraine offensive. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The head of the NATO Military Committee Rob Bauer admitted the Ukraine's offensive problems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF), warning that it will be very difficult, so it will take a long time.
(2023-07-03). Pope Francis sent message to the 43rd FAO Conference. plenglish.com Vatican City, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Monday sent a message to the participants in the 43rd Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), where he regrets the poverty and malnutrition existing in the world.
(2023-07-03). Sao Paulo Forum approves resolution of solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The 26th Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum, which held a four-day session here, approved a resolution of solidarity with Cuba in response to the growing U.S. hostility reflected in the blockade.
(2023-07-03). Ukrainian entrepreneur charged in Russia of financing terrorism. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian entrepreneur Evgueni Cherniak is charged in Russia of transferring over 500 million rubles (five million dollars) to his country's army for terrorist purposes, the Investigative Committee on Monday informed.
(2023-07-03). Public Banking Efforts Are Gaining Momentum In California. popularresistance.org Prince Osemwengie has been looking into every tool in the toolbox to help stem the tide of local businesses being displaced due to rising rents and rising property values in South Los Angeles: Technical assistance and legal aid for small business owners, commercial rent subsidies, tax credits for small business oriented economic development, community ownership of commercial real estate, and all the above. | But with the financial system so tilted against local businesses, especially Black- and Brown-owned businesses, he believes the time has come for a more drastic solution: L.A.'s first city-owned bank. And wit…
(2023-07-03). Monday 7/3: Unpacking the Supreme Court's ruling on Affirmative Action w/ OBI UC Berkeley. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-03). Groups Across the World Join Boycott PUMA Global Day of Action. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-07-03). Armageddon and the Limits of Evolution. dissidentvoice.org On March 28, 2022, the Biden administration sent to Congress a revised version of its classified National Defense Strategy. The new version removed the longstanding doctrine of "no first use" of nuclear weapons, and opened the door to a nuclear response to a non-nuclear threat. Within months of the new U.S. policy, but without referring …
(2023-07-03). Lopez Obrador slams DeSantis-backed immigration law. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Monday blasted the anti-immigration law issued by Florida Gov. Ron Desantis which impacts on migrants in the United States, including Mexicans.
(2023-07-03). Iowa UPS Teamsters are ready to fight. peoplesworld.org 
DES MOINES IOWA — The sky is gray, the rain is falling hard, and the barbeque grill is ripping hot. The Teamsters have been preparing for this moment for over a year, some bad weather isn't going to stop them. Despite the poor weather Teamsters Local 90 held a rousing rally in the parking lot …
(2023-07-03). Bombshell: US House Bill to Cut Funding for WHO Entirely, Terminate Involvement in WEF, Considers Exiting WHO. Threatens Implementation of WHO "Pandemic Treaty"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Bombshell: US House Floats Bill to Defund WHO, WEF, Considers Exiting WHO. Threatens Implementation of WHO "Pandemic Treaty"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). "Put on the brakes" Robotaxi Protest to keep SF Streets Safe! We Need Human Drivers. indybay.org
(2023-07-03). IFRC Online Learning Platform. indybay.org Register with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) online learning platform to take free classes in first aid, disaster preparedness, and related topics…
(2023-07-03). America Has Just Destroyed a Great Empire. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). The Covid-19 Vaccine Applied at the Level of the Entire Planet. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca Published on July 1, 2023. Minor revisions on July 2, 2023 | I have just read an important article by
(2023-07-03). "Moscow Maidan", "Attempted Coup d'Etat" against Putin? There Never Was A Plan, The M-4 Rostov-Moscow Highway. globalresearch.ca There was a hype in propaganda and US political statements against President Putin. | Putin knew about it before it happened. He was briefed by Russia's Ministry of Defense and the FSB. | US intel had advanced knowledge of Prigozhin's intent. | "U.S. …
(2023-07-03). "Moscow Maidan", "Attempted Coup d'Etat" against Putin? There Never Was A Plan. globalresearch.ca There was a hype in propaganda and US political statements against President Putin. | Putin knew about it before it happened. He was briefed by Russia's Ministry of Defense and the FSB. | US intel had advanced knowledge of Prigozhin's intent. | "U.S. …
(2023-07-03). The NeoCons' Proxy War "Against Ukraine": Nuclear War is On the Table. The Privatization of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Historic locomotive manufacturing workers union on strike. liberationnews.org 
On June 22, 1,400 workers at Wabtec, unionized with United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers (UE) Locals 506 and 618 in Erie, Pennsylvania voted to reject their company's final contract offer and authorize a strike. Within 15 minutes, the 4 million square ft locomotive plant where they work was completely empty.
(2023-07-03). The Armed Revolt: Why Israel Cannot Crush the Resistance in Palestine. mintpressnews.com Numbers reveal the escalating violence and resistance in occupied Palestine, shedding light on the urgent questions of a major revolt and why Israeli attempts to crush Palestinian resistance continue to fail.
(2023-07-03). Argentina — Jujuy como un reflejo de América Latina y el extractivismo. globalizacion.ca
(2023-07-03). El extractivismo es la muerte de los pueblos. indybay.org El 40% de la tierra latinoamericana aún está en manos de pueblos originarios, negros y campesinos. Sobre ellos está avanzando el extractivismo. Arrebatarle la tierra a los pueblos es como arrebatarles la vida, por eso la defienden con esa contundencia. Jujuy es un ejemplo brutal.
(2023-07-03). Italia: Abrazo solidario por la fábrica pública y socialmente integrada. indybay.org Italia_Florencia | SOMS Insorgiamo: Abrazo solidario por la fábrica pública y socialmente integrada…
(2023-07-03). Wallmapu: ´la CAM goza de buena salud ª afirma Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org
(2023-07-03). More Fuel for the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Impeachment Trial. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-03). Friday 7/7: Nasser Mohajer discusses his book,Voices of a Massacre. indybay.org Revolution Books 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-07-03). Tuesday 7/4: America is Nothing to Celebrate! We Demand a New Way to Live, a Different System! indybay.org Lake Merritt, Oakland | Rally begins at the columns at Lake Merritt…
(2023-07-03). US officials benefitting from the Ukraine war are named at UN Security Council. expose-news.com Max Blumenthal, founder and editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, addressed the UN Security Council on the role of US military aid to Ukraine in escalating the conflict with Russia and the real motives …
(2023-07-03). Fall Cabal: The World Economic Forum and the end of homo sapiens. expose-news.com There is only one mechanism the cabal can deploy to control the masses, says Janet Ossebaard. That mechanism is fear. People who are scared can't think clearly. Having brought their covid series …
(2023-07-03). Israel-Lebanon Tensions Rise Along The Border Over Violations Of Sovereignty. thelastamericanvagabond.com After months of tension along the Lebanese border with northern occupied Palestine, Israeli media began to report Tel Aviv's frustration at the presence of tents that have been set up in the Shebaa Farms area by Hezbollah operatives. Despite thousands of territorial violations and the continued occupation of Lebanese lands, Israel is threatening Beirut with
(2023-07-03). The Decline Of The Western Empire. thelastamericanvagabond.com The United States government has had an uncontested position of world domination, a one world government under which it has subjected the planet to its dictates, since the end of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. This is now changing; recognizing this is the first step to creating a brighter future, but in order
(2023-07-03). Rethugs on a roll—downwards, chancing national threatened species status? nationofchange.org They "won" by owning the Supreme Court,/ Then lost when marked "cruel spoilsport."
(2023-07-03). France Is Being Used To Justify Total Information Control & Transgender Whistleblower Speaks Out. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/3/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-07-03). San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance Statement For June 29th Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org The San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance is calling for the California Public Utility Committee to oppose the introduction of hundreds of robo cars on to San Francisco streets.
(2023-07-03). The Big Money Behind the Fight to Ban Responsible Investing. inequality.org In a recent Gallup poll, the vast majority of Americans surveyed said they were not even "somewhat familiar" with the term "ESG." But on Capitol Hill, Republicans have developed a fixation on the issue, holding not one but two intensely partisan hearings on the topic. "Republicans Are Losing Their Minds Over ESG" read one headline. …
(2023-07-03). DeSantis' weaponized FL justice system & beloved prosecutorial crony – quid pro quo. indybay.org November 2018 saw the election of DeSantis and his strong ally State's Attorney Amira Fox who later enjoyed multiple appointments by DeSantis including Fox's appointment to the investigation of DeSantis' first major law enforcement appointee Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony for perjury in his law enforcement applications. Fox let Sheriff Tony walk free on the obvious perjury and then enjoyed another gracious DeSantis appointment to a commission.
(2023-07-03). The new abnormal: Climate change making wildfires and smoke worse. peoplesworld.org 
It was a smell that invoked a memory. Both for Emily Kuchlbauer in North Carolina and Ryan Bomba in Chicago. It was smoke from wildfires, the odor of an increasingly hot and occasionally on-fire world. Kuchlbauer had flashbacks to the surprise of soot coating her car three years ago when she was a recent college …
(2023-07-03). Tuesday 7/4: Health Care is a Human Right! Contingent in the Rose, White and Blue Parade San Jose. indybay.org Start of parade near Lincoln High School, 555 Dana Avenue, | San Jose, CA 95126. | Parade winds its way through the Shasta/Hanchett and Rose Garden neighborhoods: Dana Ave to Naglee Ave to The Alameda | Join contingent at staging/start area…
(2023-07-03). Daniel Ellsberg's Dying Wish: Free Julian Assange, Encourage Whistleblowers & Reveal the Truth. democracynow.org 
Whistleblower Dan Ellsberg joined us after the Justice Department charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 17 counts of violating the Espionage Act for publishing U.S. military and diplomatic documents exposing U.S. war crimes. Assange is locked up in London and faces up to 175 years in prison if extradited and convicted in the United States. Ellsberg died in June, and as we remember his life and legacy, we revisit his message for other government insiders who are considering becoming whistleblowers: "My message to them is: Don't do what I did. Don't wait 'til the bombs are actually f…
(2023-07-03). Months Before Death, Daniel Ellsberg Warned Crisis over Ukraine & Taiwan Could Lead to Nuclear War. democracynow.org 
Over the past 50 years, Daniel Ellsberg remained an antiwar and anti-nuclear activist who inspired a new generation of whistleblowers. In his last interview with Democracy Now!, in April, he spoke about the war in Ukraine and why it required a diplomatic solution, and about the latest leak of Pentagon documents by Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who has been indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information. We asked Ellsberg about what the leaks say about the war in Ukraine, and discussed his decision in 2021 to leak a classified government report that he had kept in…
(2023-07-03). RIP Daniel Ellsberg: "Most Dangerous Man in America" on Leaking Pentagon Papers, Exposing Gov't Lies. democracynow.org 
In a special broadcast, we remember the life and legacy of Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who died in June at the age of 92, just months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, then a top military strategist working for the RAND Corporation, risked life in prison by secretly copying and then leaking 7,000 pages of top-secret documents outlining the secret history of the U.S. War in Vietnam. The leak would end up helping to take down President Nixon, accelerate the end of the War in Vietnam and lead to a major victory for press freedom. Henry Kissinger once called El…
(2023-07-03). Argentina: More Police Repression in Humahuaca, Jujuy. orinocotribune.com Humahuaca is the first municipality to declare itself against the reform of the governor of Jujuy, Gerardo Morales, with "profound rejection." They demanded dialogue and participation. | Early Saturday morning, Humahuaca, the capital city of the department of the same name, in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, was the scene of police repression against demonstrators demanding the resignation of Governor Gerardo Morales and the cancellation of the local constitutional reform. | The famili…
(2023-07-03). Biden Calls Cuba 'Terrorist' While the People Demand an End to US Terrorism Against Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Jun 28, 2023 | On Tuesday, May 23rd, the State Department reported that Cuba — along with Iran, Syria, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Venezuela — are not "not cooperating fully" in the United States' supposed fight against terrorism. The Biden administration officially designates Cuba as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" (SSOT), as well as Iran, Syria, and the DPRK. | Literally 0% of Americans view Cuba as a serious threat, and the Biden administration has provided no evidence of Cuba supporting terrorism in any way. Cuban and American officials even met earl…
(2023-07-03). Bolivia's President Pays a Working Visit to Cuba. orinocotribune.com Bolivian President Luis Arce arrived in Cuba on Saturday to pay a working visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel. | Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who welcomed Arce in a message on his Twitter account, stated that his visit would continue exchanges on bilateral and international issues. | The two countries are members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our A…
(2023-07-03). Letter to my 'Progressive' Friends. orinocotribune.com By Sacha Llorenti — Jun 27, 2023 | The recent intervention of Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the summit of South American countries calls for a debate on the meaning of the term "progressive." This word appears in almost every reference to the political moment Latin America is going through and there is talk of a "second progressive wave" or attempts to place under this umbrella a wide variety of political positions. | Fraternally, I ask you: can someone who repeatedly attacks Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua without considering the serious aggression of the United States against those countries be conside…
(2023-07-03). Macron: Protests in Iran Peaceful but Those in France Unjustifiable. orinocotribune.com Here we review some contradictory positions taken by French President Emmanuel Macron while dealing with the protests in France and Iran. | On Friday the Secretary General of Iran's Judiciary Human Rights Office Kazem Qaribabadi denounced the double standards shown by Macron in his statements when, on the one hand, he commented on the ongoing protests in France and on the other hand, when he gave an opinion on the street riots that took place a few months ago in Iran, which were supported from abroad, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini from underlying diseases while in police custody. | The French lea…
(2023-07-03). Jenin rises: Palestinian resistance confronts imperialist-backed Zionist aggression. samidoun.net 
In the early morning hours of Monday, 3 July 2023, Zionist forces began invading and assaulting Jenin city and refugee camp with a massive military presence involving 1,000 soldiers and at least 150 armored Caterpillar bulldozers, armed drones, armored vehicles and aerial military equipment. The aim of these attacks is to target the growing Palestinian …
(2023-07-03). US Chamber Of Commerce Comes To Rescue Big Pharma In Pricing Lawsuit. trofire.com We recently talked about drug company Merck suing the federal government because they don't want to lower the cost of their drugs. That lawsuit has now expanded, with groups like the US Chamber of Commerce and Big Pharma front groups joining in to keep prices high for American consumers. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript …
(2023-07-03). Trophy hunting and biodiversity credits are two sides of the same capitalist coin. thecanary.co What do trophy hunting and biodiversity credits have in common? It sounds like the start of some crass joke. Only, the punchline isn't funny: both will destroy the planet. Biodiversity credits Unexpected links between the pro-trophy hunting lobby and advocates for an emerging market in biodiversity credits have highlighted the bullshit capitalist agenda at the …
(2023-07-03). Black youth worker Tasered by police loses court battle for damages. thecanary.co A Black youth worker who was Tasered by police has lost his fight for damages in court. Edwin Afriyie was stopped for alleged speeding whilst driving in Central London. Officers claimed that Afriyie took up a "fighting stance" before they tasered him. This was later shown to be an outright lie. Afriyie made a malfeasance …
(2023-07-03). Upcoming national day of action demands housing for 'need not greed'. thecanary.co In March 2023, we reported on a new activist group called Housing Rebellion. Now, it will be making itself known to even more people on Saturday 8 July when it takes part in a national Day of Action. The event seeks to draw attention to the housing crisis and the many issues around it. Action …
(2023-07-03). Sun sets on the West — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Max's UN speech on the proxy war in Ukraine, the riots sweeping across Macron's France, and the looming deception around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.
(2023-07-03). How They Brought Down Corbyn — Asa Winstanley & Lowkey. youtube.com 
Lowkey catches up with Associate Editor of Electronic Intifada Asa Winstanley to discuss his new book: Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn. Please support independent media and join the new MintPress campaign on Indiegogo here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/say-no-to-censorship-support-mintpress#/ Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews MintPress News: www.mintpressnews.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/MintPressNews Instagram: www.instagram.com/mintpress/ Telegram Broadcasting: t.me/mintpress_news …
(2023-07-03). China y Rusia aspiran ampliar cooperación militar. telesurtv.net El almirante Evmenov enfatizó que la cooperación militar con China es muy importante para Rusia.
(2023-07-03). Cuba recibe Convención sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo de los G77. telesurtv.net El evento contará con la presencia de unos 1200 nacionales y 200 extranjeros, de unos 20 países.
(2023-07-03). Ministro de Defensa resalta la lealtad de los militares rusos. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa de Rusia, Serguéi Shoigú, destacó el comportamiento de los elementos militares ante el fallido intento de rebeliòn del ,…
(2023-07-03). Autoridades turcas detienen a espías de la red israelí Mossad. twitter.com Los arrestados confesaron sus actividades de espionaje y vinculación con Mossad, agencia acoge a numerosos dirigentes del grupo integrista palestino Hamás, que gobierna la franja de Gaza.
(2023-07-03). Colombia suma 50 masacres en 2023 con feminicidio en Valle del Cauca. telesurtv.net Según la Fundación Feminicidios Colombia, hasta el 15 de junio último, se habían registrado 128 casos de este tipo en el país suramericano.
(2023-07-03). Argentina acoge reunión de cancilleres previa a cumbre de Mercosur. telesurtv.net La de Iguazú será así la primera cumbre semestral del Mercosur desde julio de 2019 en la que, de manera presencial, participen los presidentes de los países miembros del bloque.
(2023-07-03). Prosiguen disturbios y represión por sexta noche consecutiva en Francia. telesurtv.net Al parecer aminoran los disturbios a casi una semana de su estallido, pues la víspera solo se contabilizaron 157 detenciones, luego de noches de casi 1000.
(2023-07-03). Incursión israelí en Yenín deja nueve palestinos muertos. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios de prensa locales "lo que está sucediendo en el campo de refugiados es una guerra real".
(2023-07-03). Liga àÅrabe condena enérgicamente la agresión israelí a Yenín. telesurtv.net Israel lanzó esta madrugada la agresión tras dos semanas de especulaciones sobre una gran campaña militar, sin precedentes en la zona desde la Segunda Intifada (2000-05).
(2023-07-03). Cinco poemas para recordar a Wislawa Szymborska. telesurtv.net Desde muy joven Szymborska comenzó a transitar el camino de la poesía, la crítica literaria y el ensayo.
(2023-07-03). Caricom celebra 50 años en Cumbre en Trinidad y Tobago. telesurtv.net La cumbre tendrá lugar hasta el próximo miércoles en el Hyatt Regency en Puerto España, capital de Trinidad y Tobago.
(2023-07-03). Reportan 360.000 evacuados ante lluvias en Japón. telesurtv.net Las lluvias acompañadas de descargas eléctricas se mantendrán en la región de Kyushu hasta la jornada de este martes.
(2023-07-03). Primer convoy de tren Maya sale hacia Cancún, México. telesurtv.net El Gobierno federal señaló que es un primer tren tipo estándar de cuatro vagones, con capacidad para 230 pasajeros.
(2023-07-03). Miles de personas a favor de la reforma indígena en Australia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno laborista de centroizquierda del primer ministro Anthony Albanese respalda el cambio, mientras que los conservadores liberales-nacionales de la oposición instan a votar No.
(2023-07-03). Venezolana Joselyn Brea gana medio maratón en Juegos Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net La competencia se realizó desde tempranas horas de la mañana de este domingo 2 de julio y contó con un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad durante todo el recorrido.
(2023-07-03). Más de 700 detenidos tras quinta noche de disturbios en Francia. telesurtv.net Para contrarrestar los disturbios, que sacuden Francia desde el pasado martes, anoche otra vez se movilizaron 45.000 policías y gendarmes.
(2023-07-03). Rechazan en Guatemala orden de la Corte de Constitucionalidad. telesurtv.net La máxima instancia judicial de Guatemala ordena suspender la oficialización de resultados de los comicios del domingo pasado, por supuestas irregularidades según partidos de derecha.
(2023-07-03). Cumbre de la OCS contará con la participación de China y Rusia. telesurtv.net También se espera que Irán se convierta en miembro de pleno derecho de la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái en un debate virtual…
(2023-07-03). Irán suspende envío de embajador a Suecia por quema del Corán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán también convocó al encargado de negocios de Suecia en Teherán por la quema del Corán en Estocolmo.
(2023-07-03). Qu Dongyu reelecto para un segundo mandato al frente de la FAO. telesurtv.net Desde que fue elegido Director General de la FAO por primera vez en 2019, Qu ha liderado una amplia gama de reformas e iniciativas para revisar el modelo de negocios de la organización.
(2023-07-03). Japón decidido a liberar agua contaminada de planta de Fukushima. telesurtv.net La planta nuclear de Fukushima quedó severamente dañada tras el terremoto en Japón en 2011 y se acumularon toneladas de agua contaminada.
(2023-07-03). Defensa aérea siria repele agresión israelí en ciudad de Homs. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a un comunicado del Ministerio de Defensa, la agresión se perpetró a las 12H20 horas locales por cazas que sobrevolaban el noreste de Beirut, la capital libanesa.
(2023-07-03). Avión Sukhoi de las FANB cae durante ensayos para el desfile del 5-J. telesurtv.net Los pilotos hacían practicas para el acto que celebra los 212 años de la independencia de Venezuela. Gobierno de Nicaragua trasmite condolencias.
(2023-07-03). Al menos 84 migrantes rescatados frente a costas de Türkiye. t.co Después de pasar los procedimientos pertinentes, los 84 migrantes fueron llevados al departamento de migración local…
(2023-07-03). Alcaldes de Francia llaman a movilizarse por la paz civil. telesurtv.net Realizarán actos públicos frente a los ayuntamientos de todo el país al mediodía de este lunes.
(2023-07-03). Alianza opositora obtiene gobernación en San Juan, Argentina. telesurtv.net San Juan debió celebrar esta elección en mayo pasado, pero fue suspendida por la Corte Suprema, que impugnó la candidatura de actual gobernador, Sergio Uñac.
(2023-07-03). Dictan prisión preventiva a exfuncionario vinculado a caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net Gualberto Ramírez Gutiérrez fue acusado de los delitos de tortura y desaparición forzada. Integraba la Subprocuradoría Especializada en Investigación de Delincuencia Organizada.
(2023-07-03). Organizaciones peruanas convocan a movilización popular contra Gobierno de Boluarte. telesurtv.net Concluye Primer Encuentro Nacional de Regiones y del Pueblo Organizado. Habrá nuevas movilizaciones entre el 19 y el 28 de julio.
(2023-07-03). Peruanos convocan a movilización popular contra Gobierno de Boluarte. telesurtv.net Concluye Primer Encuentro Nacional de Regiones y del Pueblo Organizado. Habrá nuevas movilizaciones entre el 19 y el 28 de julio.
(2023-07-03). Edición XXVI del Foro de Sao Paulo concluye en Brasil. telesurtv.net El parlamentario de Nicaragua, Wilfredo Navarro, expresó que la acción integrada contra los bloqueos y otras medidas coercitivas en la región fue uno de los ejes del Foro.
(2023-07-03). Macron pide hacer todo lo posible para que la calma retorne a Francia. telesurtv.net "El Gobierno debe seguir al lado de los policías, gendarmes, jueces, secretarios judiciales, bomberos y cargos electos movilizados día y noche", expresó Macron.
(2023-07-03). TSE de Guatemala suspende calificación y oficialización de resultados electorales. telesurtv.net Según los resultados oficiales preliminares, el balotaje del 20 de agosto se realizará entre Sandra Torres, de la UNE, y Bernardo Arévalo de León, del Movimiento Semilla.
(2023-07-03). Celebran elecciones para gobernador en San Juan, Argentina. telesurtv.net En estos comicios regirá el Sistema de Participación Democrática Abierta (Sipad), mediante el cual cada colectivo político puede presentar varias subagrupaciones.
(2023-07-03). Franz Kafka, el crítico de la sociedad enajenante. telesurtv.net Entre sus obras más leídas destacan El Proceso (1925), La Metamorfosis (1915) y La Condena (1913).
(2023-07-03). Accidente de tránsito deja unos seis fallecidos en sur de Perú. telesurtv.net Policía Sectorial y personal de Centro de Salud Salcabamba prestaron ayuda y primeros auxilios en el lugar del accidente.
(2023-07-03). Rusia y Arabia Saudita anuncian recortes en producción de petróleo. telesurtv.net Moscú reducirá su oferta de crudo en 500.000 barrriles, mientras Riad en más de un millón de barriles diarios.
(2023-07-03). Presidente Al-Assad aborda retorno de refugiados sirios con Jordania. telesurtv.net Mandatario sirio reiteró que el expediente de refugiados es meramente humanitario y moral, y que no debe ser politizado.
(2023-07-03). Accidente vial deja unos 15 muertos en el este de Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El conductor del camión solo recibió heridas leves; la Policía investiga el caso como posible homicidio involuntario.
(2023-07-03). Ataque israelí contra Yenín deja varios palestinos asesinados. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se reportan al menos cuatro palestinos fallecidos y 27 heridos, siete de ellos de gravedad.
(2023-07-03). Anuncian demanda contra ley antiinmigrante de Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La demanda será presentada contra el gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, en nombre de varias personas y de la Asociación de Trabajadores Agrícolas de Florida.
(2023-07-03). Colisión de dos aviones militares dejan un muerto en Colombia. telesurtv.net Una comisión inspectora fue enviada al lugar de los hechos para iniciar una investigación que permita determinar las causas del accidente.
(2023-07-03). Fuerzas Armadas hondureñas toman control de las cárceles. telesurtv.net El comandante de la PMOP informó que las Fuerzas Armadas están instaladas en las 25 cárceles del país. Además, cada director y subdirector fue relevado por un mando militar.
(2023-07-03). México domina los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net La delegación mexicana ya alcanza un total de 211 medallas totales. Entre los galardones cuentan con 88 preseas doradas, 64 plateadas y 59 de bronce.
(2023-07-03). ONU condena atentado a miembros de Iglesia Católica en Colombia. telesurtv.net Varias organizaciones mostraron su rechazo tras el atentado, entre ellas el Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz y la asociación de autoridades indígenas de la región.
(2023-07-03). Tiroteo en Baltimore, EE.UU., deja al menos cuatro muertos. telesurtv.net Según los reportes, el personal de emergencias trasladó a un hospital a 10 personas heridas, mientras que al menos 19 buscaron atención médica por su cuenta.
(2023-07-03). Oposición de Sierra Leona impugna resultados de elecciones. telesurtv.net El presidente Julius Maada Bio en un mensaje a la ciudadanía recalcó "que podamos continuar promoviendo las cosas que nos unen como nación y evitar toda retórica divisiva".
(2023-07-03). ONU reitera llamado a la intervención internacional en Haití. telesurtv.net António Guterres, instó al Consejo de Seguridad la autorización para despliegue inmediato de una fuerza internacional para ayudar a la Policía Nacional de Haití en su lucha contra las bandas.
(2023-07-03). OPEP anuncia realización de seminario internacional. telesurtv.net En este sentido los participantes afrontarán problemas y desafíos clave que enfrenta la industria del petróleo y la energía.
(2023-07-03). Accidente vial en Guatemala deja seis fallecidos y 45 heridos. telesurtv.net Los Bomberos Municipales Departamentales precisaron que tres personas fallecieron en el lugar del incidente y otras tres en el Hospital Nacional de la Ciudad Colonial.
(2023-07-03). Países islámicos examinan acciones contra profanación del Corán. telesurtv.net El Secretario General llama a la reunión de emergencia del ejecutivo a tomar medidas colectivas contra la recurrencia de incidentes de profanación de copias del Sagrado Corán e insultos al Profeta Mahoma.
(2023-07-03). Cinco obras para conocer al escritor Ernest Hemingway. telesurtv.net Hemingway falleció el 2 de julio de 1961. A lo largo de su vida escribió diez novelas y nueve cuentos cortos. Conoce aquí cinco de sus obras más impactantes.
(2023-07-03). Rusia frustra atentado contra gobernador de Crimea. telesurtv.net El agresor fue detenido cuando extraía un artefacto explosivo de un alijo, el cual fue puesto bajo custodia.
(2023-07-03). 10 Illegal Mining Camps Are Dismantled in the Brazilian Amazon. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Brazilian Federal Police announced that it had destroyed ten illegal mining camps during a four-day operation in the the Amazon basin. | RELATED: | The operation focused on an "environmental devastation scenario" equivalent to 118 football fields, located in the Campos Amazonicos National Park and the Tenharim Marmelos Indigenous Land in the northern state of Rondonia. | The Police stated that two hydraulic excavators, 11 drainage motors, 4 power gener…
(2023-07-03). 65 Illegal Immigration Attempts Foiled by Tunisian Authorities. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Tunisian National Guard said in a statement that Tunisia has foiled 65 illegal immigration attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Italy. | Related: | According to the statement, posted on its Facebook page, Tunisia's maritime guard thwarted these illegal immigration attempts between June 27 and June 29, and rescued 2,068 illegal immigrants from sinking boats during the operations. | Official rep…
(2023-07-03). Climate Activists Protested in Front of the Florence Baptistery. telesurenglish.net On Monday, a group of climate activists threw tomato sauce in front of the doors of the Baptistry of the Florence Cathedral, without damaging the monument. | RELATED: | The five members of the Last Generation (Ultima Generazione) organization poured the sauce on themselves and unfurled a banner in front of Lorenzo Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, as hundreds of tourists strolled through the monumental square. | Although the ground was stained, the t…
(2023-07-03). Climate Change: UK Had Hottest June on Record since 1884. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Met Office, the UK meteorological service, said that this European country witnessed its hottest June since records began in 1884 with climate change a major factor. | RELATED: | The average mean temperature for June in the UK this year hit 15.8 degrees Celsius, 0.9 degrees higher than the joint previous record of 14.9 degrees Celsius in 1940 and 1976. Met Office scientists found that the chance o…
(2023-07-03). Egypt Condemns Deadly Israeli Raid on West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Egypt condemned "in the strongest terms" the Israeli raid in the northern West Bank city of Jenin that killed eight Palestinians and wounded at least 50. | RELATED: | In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry voiced opposition to the repeated Israeli raids and incursions into Palestinian cities that killed civilians. | It described the Israeli attacks and excessive and indiscriminate use of force as…
(2023-07-03). France: 719 Arrested During Overnight Violence. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, France's Interior Ministry said that at least 719 people were arrested overnight from Saturday to Sunday in France, being the fifth night of nationwide violence sparked by the killing of a teen by a police officer. | Related: | According to Gerald Darmanin, France's Interior Minister, Saturday night was "calmer" than Friday night when 1,311 people were arrested and 1,350 vehicles burnt. | Darmanin also stated that, on Sa…
(2023-07-03). Guatemala's TSE Suspends Electoral Results. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Guatemala announced that it complied with the order of the Constitutional Court (CC), and therefore the "qualification and officialization" of the results of the general elections of last June 25 was suspended. | Related: | On Saturday, the CC issued a communiqué in which it explained that its decision was taken after endorsing an appeal presented by a group of nine politic…
(2023-07-03). Israel's Large-Scale Military Operation in Jenin Leaves 8 Dead. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Israeli occupation forces launched a large-scale military strike early on the city of Jenin. So far, this offensive has left eight Palestinians dead and fifty wounded. | RELATED: | Dozens of armored vehicles backed by drones and helicopters stormed the city and the refugee camp, said Palestinian eyewitnesses, adding that airstrikes were carried out during the exchange of fire between Palestinian militants and Israeli s…
(2023-07-03). Japan Ratifies Decision to Dump Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Japan's government spokesman Matsuno Hirokazu said that his country will not change the plan to start releasing water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean during this summer. | RELATED: | Previously, the leader of the Komeito party, which governs in coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), asked the Japanese government to delay the discharge of water. | "It may be better to av…
(2023-07-03). Mass Shooting in US Leaves 2 Killed and 28 Injured. telesurenglish.net On early Sunday, authorities said that two people were killed, and 28 others injured in a mass shooting in Baltimore, the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. | Related: | According to the Baltimore Police Department, police officers responded to multiple calls of a reported shooting at approximately 12: 35 a.m. (0535 GMT), 800 block of Gretna Court in the city, about 66 km north of Washington, D.C.
(2023-07-03). Mexican President Asks Not to Vote for DeSantis in US Elections. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) urged not to vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Republican candidate for the presidency of the United States and promoter of the new anti-immigrant law that came into effect on Saturday. | RELATED: | "We are against the reform of DeSantis, who is against immigrants. Not a single vote for DeSantis. Those who do not love their homeland do not love their mother…
(2023-07-03). Russia Foils Attack on Crimean Governor. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) foiled an assassination attempt against Crimea's governor, Sergei Aksyonov, who accused Ukraine of planning to kill him with a car bomb. | RELATED: | "The assassination attempt against the head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, orchestrated by the Ukrainian special services, has been thwarted," the FSB stated. | "A Russian citizen born in 1988 has been arres…
(2023-07-03). Sao Paulo Forum Concludes in Brazil. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the 26th edition of the Sao Paulo Forum concluded in Brasilia, with a condemnation of the U.S. blockades against Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. | RELATED: | On June 29, the Forum kicked off with 270 representatives from 57 social organizations advocating for Latin American integration and sovereignty, as well as the defense of migrant. | Nicaraguan parliamentarian Wilfredo Navarro expressed that coordinated actions against U.S. coerciv…
(2023-07-03). Senegal: Sonko Calls Protests Against Sall's Possible Candidacy. telesurenglish.net
(2023-07-03). Southern California Hotel Workers Strike for Higher Pay. telesurenglish.net On Sunday morning, thousands of unionized hotel workers in Southern California walked off their job for higher wages and better welfare, just as tourists descended on the region for the Fourth of July holiday. | Related: | According to several reports, the strike is expected to last four days until the holiday concludes. | According to official data, up to 15,000 employees from the group participated in the strike…
(2023-07-03). Violence in France is Due to Arrogant Racist Culture: Erdogan. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the current riots in France are due to the "colonial past" and the "arrogant culture of racism." | RELATED: | After a cabinet meeting, he linked the violence between the French police and Maghreb-origin protesters to a "colonial, arrogant, and inhumane mentality based on white male superiority." | Erdogan said, "Especially in countries known for their colonial past, cultural racism has…
(2023-07-03). A Week Of Rest, Recovery, And Reading. levernews.com 
(2023-07-03). The End of the "Golden Age" of Capitalism and the Rise of Neoliberalism. indybay.org The rise of the neoliberal world economic system marked by the dominance of financial markets — whose financial superstructure collapses over us — resulted from the radical economic crises of the early 1970s that seized nearly all western industrial countries. This crisis ended a period of economic prosperity in Western Europe and the US that continued since the early 1950s.
(2023-07-03). How the Personal Becomes Political: Or, You CAN fight City Hall. juancole.com 
By Beverly Gologorsky [TomDispatch and StatORec Literary Journal are sharing the publication of this article.] ( Tomdispatch.com) — Looking into the long reflecting pool of the past, I find myself wondering what it was that made me an activist against injustice. I was born in New York City's poor, rundown, and at times dangerous South …
(2023-07-03). UN forcefully hits at U.S. blockade of Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
Nothing on the horizon now threatens the end of the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba. Critical voices inside the United States and beyond fall flat; nothing is in the works, it seems. Recently, however, the United Nations put forth a denunciation that carries unusual force, mainly because of the UN's legal authority and its practical …
(2023-07-03). Hamlet: Masterpiece or Melodramatic Muddle? dissidentvoice.org The icy wind was working up to a squall when King Hamlet (Sr.), contentedly stretching after enjoying a sumptuous luncheon repast, sauntered outside to his garden — his favorite spot to lie down for a siesta. Of course, such outdoor naps, even when bundled-up, were not always advisable on his remote, rocky Danish jutland of …
(2023-07-03). UK: Support workers strike for living wage at Leicester Ash Field Academy SEND school. wsws.org Strike action is being conducted separately by Unison from ongoing national strike action by the 20 teaching staff at the academy, who are members of the National Education Union (NEU). NEU members are striking again on Wednesday and Friday this week.
(2023-07-03). The Nation promotes Teamsters, UAW bureaucracy, says contract campaigns key to "reset working-class vote" for Democrats. wsws.org O'Brien and Fain have the closest relations to the Biden administration and the Democratic Party, which are determined to block strikes by these powerful sections of the working class.
(2023-07-03). Thirty people hit in Baltimore mass shooting, two dead. wsws.org The incident is the largest mass shooting in the city in over a decade.
(2023-07-03). Australian government's NDIS review paves way for deeper cuts to disability services. wsws.org As the corporate elite and media are demanding, the Labor government is preparing moves to impose new caps and eligibility restrictions on badly-needed NDIS programs.
(2023-07-03). Macron's police state launches brutal crackdown on French protesters. wsws.org In response to growing unrest over the weekend the French government mobilized tens of thousands of cops to repress anti-police-violence protesters.
(2023-07-03). Australia: One worker dead, two injured after incident at Woolworths warehouse in Western Sydney. wsws.org According to Safe Work Australia, 69 workers were killed on the job between January 1 and June 22 this year, an average of one every 2.5 days.
(2023-07-03). Sri Lanka: Management, union and police seek to stop SEP/Plantation Workers' Action Committee defence campaign. wsws.org The campaign against the bogus charges, sackings and witch-hunt of Alton Estate workers is winning strong support from plantation workers, university students and workers in key industry sectors.
(2023-07-03). Stop the attacks on the IYSSE's anti-war campaign at Berlin's Humboldt University. wsws.org The sabotage of our election campaign is directed against all those who oppose militarism and war, which is the vast majority of students. This is also why the campaign against us is so aggressive. We will not be intimidated by this and will intensify our anti-war campaign in the coming days.
(2023-07-03). This week in history: July 3-9. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-07-03). The US Supreme Court's rampage against democratic rights. wsws.org The unelected justices, with lifetime appointments, are a critical part of a thoroughly anti-democratic political system controlled by the financial aristocracy.
(2023-07-03). Government and union shut down Romanian teachers' strike. wsws.org The national strike of Romanian teachers was broken up on Monday, the 12th of June, in a blatant act of betrayal and collusion with authorities by the union bureaucracy.
(2023-07-03). Communication Workers Union stalls "rule 13" industrial action in Shropshire against revisions. wsws.org "We had heard about the walkout in Glasgow and the vote for rule 13 action at Craigavon, Northern Ireland, but not through the CWU. It was via the internet, social media and the World Socialist Web Site."
(2023-07-03). Stop the cuts to public education in Detroit! Prepare strike action to defend jobs and win inflation-busting wage gains! Billions for schools, not war! wsws.org We call for strike action in the fall unless our demands are met in full, coordinated with teachers and workers internationally, including the Detroit Three autoworkers.
(2023-07-03). Last-minute contract extension: SAG-AFTRA officials do everything in their power to avoid calling strike. wsws.org The decision, in fact, was "weak," cowardly and high-handed. Friday's eleventh-hour email simply presented the illegitimate extension of negotiations to the union's 160,000 members as a fait accompli.
(2023-07-03). More hot air at UPS as Teamsters falsely claim "victory" on second-tier wages. wsws.org This is the latest in a series of maneuvers by the union designed to head off strike action by 340,000 workers and impose a sellout contract at the largest unionized private employer in the United States.
(2023-07-03). Attacks on rural letter carriers the beginning of devastating restructuring of the US Postal Service. wsws.org The "Delivering for America" plan is designed to drastically cut the cost of the mail delivery system at the expense of the workforce and quality of service, with the ultimate goal of privatization.
(2023-07-03). Trump campaign descends on rural Pickens, South Carolina, drawing an estimated 50,000. wsws.org Virtually the entire town of Pickens, with a population of just over 3,200, was taken over by far-right Trump supporters.
(2023-07-03). Pseudo-left club at Australia's Macquarie University slanders IYSSE amid affiliation struggle. wsws.org Macquarie Socialists' statement reveals just how wide the gap is between this pseudo-left outfit and the principled, left-wing and socialist politics of the IYSSE.
(2023-07-03). New Zealand PM visits China amid growing war tensions. wsws.org While the ruling class is anxious to maintain trade with China in order to prevent an economic collapse, New Zealand is increasingly integrated in US-led war plans on a global scale, including against China.
(2023-07-03). Spanish Premier Sánchez travels to Kyiv to support NATO's war against Russia for "as long as it takes" wsws.org On Saturday, Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez started Madrid's six-month presidency of the European Union with a bellicose visit to Kiev to underline the bloc's commitment to NATO's war against Russia in the Ukraine.
(2023-07-03). There's too much Canada, not too little. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-07-02). Here's What "Moore v. Harper" Means for Voting Rights Going Forward. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-02). Why There's No Peace Movement From the Left in America (w/ Medea Benjamin). scheerpost.com 
By Briahna Joy Gray / YouTube Briahna Joy Gray speaks to Code Pink co-founder and anti-war activist Madea Benjamin as she returned from Ukraine about what peace really means, and how to distinguish good faith anti-war commitments from mere political rhetoric as we evaluate 2024 candidates. Also, what's going on with the lack of a …
(2023-07-02). US Legally Owes Nicaragua Reparations, but Still Refuses to Honor 1986 Int'l Court of Justice Ruling. scheerpost.com 
37 years after a 1986 International Court of Justice ruling, the United States still refuses to pay Nicaragua the reparations it legally owes. Today, the Nicaraguan government is demanding that the United Nations take action.
(2023-07-02). Judge Orders Proud Boys to Pay More Than $1M Over Destruction of Black DC Church's Property: Report. scheerpost.com 
By Maya Boddie / AlterNet A DC judge has ordered a group of Proud Boys members to pay over $1 million for their role in destroying property belonging to a well-known, majority-Black, Washington, D.C., church in 2020, CNN reports. This comes after, in May, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was indicted on four federal …
(2023-07-02). 'We Will Not Surrender': The Extraordinary Palestinians of Jenin. scheerpost.com 
Israel knows that crushing the Resistance in Jenin is not possible. Though the far-right ministers in Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government are constantly making such a demand, the Israeli military understands the difficulty — in fact, the impossibility of such a task.
(2023-07-02). Oil and Gas Lobbying Threatens California's Game-Changing Climate Bills. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-02). Chinese, Russian — come and visit us: Meeting of representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Russia, Mongolia and China. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-02). US policy in the Middle East has not met Israel's expectations. journal-neo.org 
For a "new" model for the peace process, Israel will have to turn to China. In 2020, it seemed that Israel, with US support, was able to take a step towards the Arabs after the signing of the Abraham Accords with the UAE and Bahrain. Despite this, the changing geopolitical landscape and the emergence of […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-02). Ghana's constitution must set the stage to build Pan-African Unity. peoplesdispatch.org In light of recent discussions on a review of Ghana's constitution, we talk to Kwesi Pratt Jnr, General Secretary of the Socialist Movement of Ghana. He explains the history of constitutional review and the steps that can be taken to ensure the voice of the people is heard…
(2023-07-02). Can there be peace in Yemen without addressing the climate crisis? peoplesdispatch.org There has been progress in the region towards ending the nine year old Saudi-led war in Yemen. However, a fact sheet jointly prepared by SIPRI, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs notes that to achieve a meaningful peace, Yemen will also need to deal with the catastrophic impact of climate change along with the repercussions of the war and conflict. The report notes that though "the causal relationship between climate change and conflict is not linear or predetermined," there are "multiple pathways through which climate change interacts with p…