(2023-07-12). In OtherWords: July 12-2023. otherwords.org
(2023-07-12). Young People Can't Sit on the Sidelines on Social Security. otherwords.org
(2023-07-12). Cultivating the Next Crop of America's Farmers. otherwords.org I consider my days in the sun as a young, organic farmer to be the most rewarding work I've done. The days were long, hot, and unforgiving, but I felt free. Farmers have my utmost respect and I believe them to be the backbone of America. | But for young people like me, becoming a full-time farmer is nearly an impossible dream. If we truly care about the future of our food, we must unpack why — and offer solutions to preserve America's farming culture. | According to the
(2023-07-12). The Supreme Court's Gone Rogue and Americans Are Suffering For It. otherwords.org An older generation remembers President Richard Nixon desperately insisting, during the Watergate scandal, "I am not a crook." Along the same lines, right-wing Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett implores, "this court is not comprised of a If you have to say it, it's too late. | The Supreme Court is under attack these days. A solid majority of Americans
(2023-07-12). Cartoon: Affirmative Reaction. otherwords.org The Supreme Court preserved affirmative action for wealthy families while abandoning it for everyone else — with one telling exception.
(2023-07-12). At Vilnius summit, NATO reiterates it will fight Russia to the last Ukrainian. peoplesdispatch.org The two-day NATO summit concluded in Vilnius, Lithuania, and Ukraine continues to wait for membership into the military alliance. President Volodymyr Zelensky was, however, offered a three-part package of support to ensure the continuation of the war against Russia. | The package includes the establishment of the NATO-Ukraine Council, which according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, "will meet as equals, hold crisis consultations, and jointly take decisions." On the sidelines of the summit, various NATO countries have committed to a multi-year program of assistance to help the Ukrainian armed forces tr…
(2023-07-12). Hollywood actors are on the cusp of a strike. peoplesdispatch.org With less than 12 hours left before their contract expires, SAG-AFTRA workers appear poised to strike unless an agreement is reached before the end of the day…
(2023-07-12). Arrest of two Baloch students triggers protests in southwestern Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org A suicide attack in Turbat on June 26, in which one police officer was killed, triggered a fresh wave of mass arrests of Baloch students in the region. The issue of enforced disappearances has been a major concern in Balochistan…
(2023-07-12). Israeli forces illegally evict Palestinian family from East Jerusalem home. peoplesdispatch.org After the Sub Luban family was evicted, their home was given to illegal Israeli Jewish settlers in violation of international law. The family has been fighting to retain its house for over 45 years…
(2023-07-12). UN Security Council fails to agree on aid to rebel-held areas in Syria after Russia and West veto resolutions. peoplesdispatch.org Syria has long maintained that all aid to the country should flow through the government as the current mechanism violates its sovereignty and prolongs the war…
(2023-07-12). Health workers in South Korea prepare for nationwide strike. peoplesdispatch.org The Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union is preparing to launch a nationwide strike from July 13 as government continues to ignore grievances concerning staffing and pay. The unions expects approximately 45,000 health workers in 145 workplaces to join the strike…
(2023-07-12). Colombia's Vice-Minister of Health explains the country's new health reform. peoplesdispatch.org The government of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez has initiated an ambitious health reform in Colombia, which could make essential care more accessible to the people. Health activists from the WHO Watch program met with Dr. Jaime Urrego, Vice-Minister of Health of Colombia, to discuss its impacts.
(2023-07-12). Luchadores por la liberación negra de Estados Unidos reflexionan sobre el fallecimiento del Dr. Mutulu Shakur. peoplesdispatch.org Shakur fue prisionero de guerra de la lucha por la liberación negra durante 37 años. Sólo fue liberado a meses de morir.
(2023-07-12). What's behind the post-election crisis in Guatemala? peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday, June 25, Guatemala held H…
(2023-07-12). The Surreal Scenario of Another Trump Term. progressive.org The evidence supporting Trump's federal indictment demonstrates his unfitness to hold office, but that hasn't convinced Republican elites.
(2023-07-12). Smart Ass Cripple: Voting While Texan. progressive.org A bill allowed voters who need help casting a ballot because they have a disability to request an electronic ballot so that they can mark it privately without the assistance of anyone else. But Governor Greg Abbott vetoed it.
(2023-07-12). Canadians may be polite, but Canada's working class fights back, too. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-12). Remembering Paul Castaway: Killed by Denver Police. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-07-12). Unacceptable: We are lagging in the fight against hunger, as people pay the highest costs. actionaidusa.org The recent launch of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report confirms the alarming reality of increased hunger in some regions of the world, namely the Caribbean, Western Asia, and all regions of Africa, with women and people living in rural areas being the groups most affected. This is not…
(2023-07-12). PSL Editorial — Member or not, NATO as committed as ever to Ukraine proxy war. liberationnews.org 
As the NATO summit in Lithuania concludes, there is no doubt that the alliance remains fully committed to its profoundly dangerous proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-07-12). Scientists choose site to mark the start of the Anthropocene. mronline.org 
Tiny Crawford Lake, near Toronto, holds a detailed record of radical global change.
(2023-07-12). Sober Up Liberals: The U.S. Constitution Sucks. mronline.org 
Review of Robert Ovetz, We the Elites: Why the U.S. Constitution Serves the Few (London: Pluto Press, 2022). People in the United States generally have confidence in the country's political system, believing that it has the capacity to solve meaningful problems. Conservatives and liberals alike sincerely respect what they consider the nation's sacrosanct Constitution, established …
(2023-07-12). Without the 2014 coup, Ukraine would be living in peace. mronline.org 
Oleg Nesterenko: "When we talk about the reasons that led the Russians to intervene militarily in Ukraine, root causes and triggers are often confused, especially in the Western press. The triggers are mistaken for the causes. As for the causes, we don't even talk about them, or we just talk nonsense. It's important to distinguish one from the other."
(2023-07-12). Underestimate Russia at your own risk: A comparison of Hubris by Germany during WWII and today's collective West. mronline.org 
In honor of the NATO summit July 11 and 12, this is a comparison of how the Nazi leadership in World War Two and today's collective West similarly underestimated Russia and overestimated their capabilities.
(2023-07-12). Caged, stripped, beaten: Latest 'Save the Children' report on Palestine makes chilling read. mronline.org 
According to a just-released report by the international rights organization, Save the Children, four out of five Palestinian children in the Israeli military detention system are beaten and 69 per cent are strip-searched.
(2023-07-12). Black liberation organizers across the U.S. reflect on the passing of Dr. Mutulu Shakur. mronline.org 
Shakur was a prisoner-of-war of a decades-long Black liberation struggle for 37 years. He was only released when he was months away from death.
(2023-07-12). Kenya and Iran Strengthen Bilateral Relations. telesurenglish.net Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi received a red carpet welcome from Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Wednesday as he began a three-country tour of Africa that Tehran has touted as a "new beginning" in relations with the continent. | Related: | Raisi's trip to Africa, which will also take him to Uganda and Zimbabwe, is the first by an Iranian president in more than a decade and represents a bid to diversify economi…
(2023-07-12). Cuba Rejects European Parliament Interference. telesurenglish.net The International Relations Commission of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) on Wednesday rejected a resolution adopted by the European Parliament (EP) calling for sanctions against Cuban officials for alleged "human rights violations." | RELATED: | The Assembly points out that the European document shows highly interfering content, defaming not only the Cuban reality, its legal system, and the rule of law b…
(2023-07-12). More Bodies of the Cult Victims Found in Kenya. telesurenglish.net Twelve more graves were discovered in the intricate village of Sakahola, where hundreds of members of the new hunger cult were buried. With these dozen new deceased people, the victims add up to 372, although the Kenyan interior minister, Kithure Kindiki, assures that dozens of more graves have been located, which must be confirmed. | Related: | Since the facts were connected, panic broke out in the towns near Sakahola. M…
(2023-07-12). Venezuela Formally Presents New Ambassador to Colombia. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan ambassador to Colombia, Carlos Eduardo Martínez Mendoza, has presented to the Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, the Letters of Credence, thus institutionalizing his functions in the neighboring country. | RELATED: | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil commented on the new ambassador, saying that his country's government is confident that Martínez Mendoza will have "fruitful management." | "Venezuela and Colombia…
(2023-07-12). UN Adopts Resolution Condemning Quran Burning. telesurenglish.net Some Western countries expressed their opposition to the anti-blasphemy laws and, at the same time, strongly denounced the burning of the Quran in Sweden. An Iraqi immigrant to Sweden burned the Quran outside a Stockholm mosque last month, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and demands by Muslim states for action. | Related: | The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted on Wednesday, July 12, a resolution condemning acts of religious hatred such as the burning of the Quran, even though several countries…
(2023-07-12). Honduras: 1,628 Gang Members Go to Maximum Security Prisons. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Public Order Military Police (PMOP) transferred over 1,600 highly dangerous prisoners to two maximum security prisons in eastern and western Honduras. | RELATED: | This happened in the framework of the "Faith and Hope" operation which President Xiomara Castro launched on June 20 after the killing of 46 women inside a prison. | "Without rest, the PMOP dismantles the schools of organized crime and retake…
(2023-07-12). Brazil Abolishes Bolsonaro's Civic-Military Schools. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Lula da Silva put an end to a program implemented by former president Jair Bolsonaro that promoted the creation of "civic-military schools." | RELATED: | Previously, the Education Ministry analyzed the efficiency of this national program, which was promoted by the far-right leader arguing that schools should "impose the notion of hierarchy" among students as "it is done in the barracks." | Be…
(2023-07-12). Israel to Build 450 New Settlement Units in East Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Palestine rejected an Israeli plan to build 450 new settlement units in East Jerusalem, saying the plan has disregarded the countries that support the two-state solution. | RELATED: | Israel's plan is "disregarding the countries that reject the settlement," the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said in a press statement, adding the plan "aims to separate Palestinian neighborhoods, towns, and communities in Je…
(2023-07-12). G7 Countries Vows to Guarantee Ukraine's Long-Term Security. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) signed a declaration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, committing to ensuring Ukraine's long-term security and coordinating with Kyiv in the event of any future Russian attack to determine "appropriate steps." | RELATED: | The text of the declaration was made public after the signing event, which took place on the sidelines of the Vilnius summit of the…
(2023-07-12). Heat Wave Hits Spain With Temperatures Up to 44.6 ∞C. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) confirmed that the high temperature in Spain will remain at least until Thursday in the south of this European country. | RELATED: | Due to a ridge of hot air coming from the Sahara, the Iberian Peninsula is experiencing one of the hottest weeks of this year, prompting the AEMET to put several parts of the country on red alert. | In the south, the provinces of Cordoba and Jaen are among the hottest, with max…
(2023-07-12). Paramilitary Group Threatens Justices of the Peace in Colombia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) denounced that the paramilitary group Black Eagles (Aguilas Negras) had sent threatening emails to officials of this institution, which was created based on the 2016 peace agreement reached between the Colombian State and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). | RELATED: | "The intimidations against the JEP persist. Last week, a team of our lawyers receiv…
(2023-07-12). NATO Fails to Give Timetable for Ukraine Membership at Summit. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) failed to set a timetable for Ukraine's membership of the alliance, following the first day of the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. | RELATED: | NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said allies have agreed on a package of three elements to "bring Ukraine closer to NATO." However, he clarified that an invitation for Ukraine to join the a…
(2023-07-12). Report on Fukushima's Nuclear Water is Regretable: IAEA Expert. telesurenglish.net An expert in the technical working group of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said he is disappointed with the agency's recent report on Japan's plan for dumping its nuclear-contaminated water. | RELATED: | Liu Senlin, a researcher with the China Institute of Atomic Energy who participated in the IAEA assessment work, said the report on the safety of the discharge of the nuclear-contaminated water from Japan…
(2023-07-12). India: Yamuna River Swells to Highest Recorded Level. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Yamuna river in New Delhi swelled to a record level, with the water level of Yamuna recorded at 207.55 meters. The level has breached the previous all-time record of 207.49 meters set in 1978. The river's danger mark is 204.5 meters. | RELATED: | India's central water commission said that the water level will rise and by Wednesday night is likely to be 207.72 meters and thereafter will probably remain s…
(2023-07-12). President Maduro: Capriles Conspires Against Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounced that opposition politician Henrique Capriles continues to conspire and encourage economic warfare against this South American nation. | RELATED: | During his weekly television program, Maduro recalled that Capriles supported the arbitrary U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, the urban riots ("guarimbas") aimed at destabilizing the country, and the political farce…
(2023-07-12). UNGA President Calls for "New Economics of Water" telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Csaba K≈ërà∂si, President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), called for a "new economics of water" and a "global water education network," based on innovations and the establishment of a "global water education network" to build the capacity and support for developing countries. | Related: | Speaking at the water session of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF),…
(2023-07-12). Paramilitary Group Threatens Justices of the Peace in Colombia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) denounced that the paramilitary group Black Eagles (Aguilas Negras) had sent threatening emails to officials of this institution, which was created based on the 2016 peace agreement reached between the Colombian State and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). | RELATED: | "The intimidations against the JEP persist. Last week, a team of our lawyers receiv…
(2023-07-12). NATO Fails to Give Timetable for Ukraine Membership at Summit. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) failed to set a timetable for Ukraine's membership of the alliance, following the first day of the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. | RELATED: | NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said allies have agreed on a package of three elements to "bring Ukraine closer to NATO." However, he clarified that an invitation for Ukraine to join the a…
(2023-07-12). Report on Fukushima's Nuclear Water is Regretable: IAEA Expert. telesurenglish.net An expert in the technical working group of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said he is disappointed with the agency's recent report on Japan's plan for dumping its nuclear-contaminated water. | RELATED: | Liu Senlin, a researcher with the China Institute of Atomic Energy who participated in the IAEA assessment work, said the report on the safety of the discharge of the nuclear-contaminated water from Japan…
(2023-07-12). India: Yamuna River Swells to Highest Recorded Level. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Yamuna river in New Delhi swelled to a record level, with the water level of Yamuna recorded at 207.55 meters. The level has breached the previous all-time record of 207.49 meters set in 1978. The river's danger mark is 204.5 meters. | RELATED: | India's central water commission said that the water level will rise and by Wednesday night is likely to be 207.72 meters and thereafter will probably remain s…
(2023-07-12). President Maduro: Capriles Conspires Against Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounced that opposition politician Henrique Capriles continues to conspire and encourage economic warfare against this South American nation. | RELATED: | During his weekly television program, Maduro recalled that Capriles supported the arbitrary U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, the urban riots ("guarimbas") aimed at destabilizing the country, and the political farce…
(2023-07-12). UNGA President Calls for "New Economics of Water" telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Csaba K≈ërà∂si, President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), called for a "new economics of water" and a "global water education network," based on innovations and the establishment of a "global water education network" to build the capacity and support for developing countries. | Related: | Speaking at the water session of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF),…
(2023-07-12). UN Security Council Condemns Attack Against MINUSCA. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council condemned "in the strongest terms" the attack against the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, which resulted in the death of one peacekeeper from Rwanda. | Related: | "The Secretary-General expresses his deepest condolences to the family of the fallen peacekeeper and to the people and government of the Republic of Rwanda," reads the UN Se…
(2023-07-12). The Suffering of Darfur After Two Decades. telesurenglish.net
(2023-07-12). Morocco and Angola Sign Cooperation Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the official news agency MAP reported that, in Morocco's capital Rabat, Morocco and Angola signed agreements to increase bilateral cooperation in various fields. | Related: | According to official statements, the agreements, which cover diplomacy, education, scientific research, tourism, justice, mining and hydrocarbons, were signed by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Angolan counterpart Tete Antonio on the sidelines of the…
(2023-07-12). Uganda and Its Campaign to Normalize Homophobia. telesurenglish.net In Uganda, you can simply be arrested for being gay or lesbian. Since May, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, despite widespread condemnation from many Western governments and human rights activists. Since that time, sexual relations between people of the same sex have been punishable by jail or life imprisonment. | Related: | This violative practice has been legal in the co…
(2023-07-12). Air Attacks in Sudan Increase Civil Death. telesurenglish.net The increase in heavy weapons in the war in Sudan has had an impact, as expected, on the civilian population. The paramilitary group Rapid Support Force (FAR) has increased its weapons power in the last month and has achieved some strategic victories in urban areas. | Related: | To counteract this situation, the Sudanese government has carried out air strikes on these residential areas with heavily armed fighter planes. The paramilitaries have use…
(2023-07-12). Government of Madagascar Calls for Presidential Elections. telesurenglish.net The office of the Prime Minister of Madagascar, Christian Ntsay, called on Tuesday for presidential elections to be held next November 9 in that country, to reelect the current President Andry Rajoelina or to elect a successor. | Related: | The Malagasy government supports the dates initially proposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, which foresees a second electoral round for December 20, if necessary. | "According to the…
(2023-07-12). Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause is a risk factor for painful condition, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains LONDON — Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome. Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes the painful condition, how it is diagnosed and why doctors sometimes fight its…
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. "About 50% of women have…
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions. Dr. Lauren Cornell, a Mayo Clinic breast medicine specialist, says there are many ways people can benefit from seeing a breast medicine expert. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? youtu.be/sU7I61tnxZA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Proper posture and body alignment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17. Does it really matter if I'm slouching a bit? ANSWER: Though it may seem annoying, your grandmother is correct in that good posture supports good health. And starting good habits now, though it requires conscious effort, can help you…
(2023-07-12). Alzheimer's drug lecanemab granted full approval by FDA, Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's…
(2023-07-12). Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man's epilepsy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Epilepsy is a neurological condition where the normal electrical activity of the brain is disrupted, causing a seizure. It's fairly common. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people have the disorder: Trevor Thompson is one. When medications failed to control his seizures, Trevor went looking for help. He found it at Mayo Clinic. Watch: Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man's epilepsy youtu.be/Xu79qPcrwFQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 22) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London adds doctors in several medical specialties. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Mayo Clinic Healthcare is adding several doctors, including cardiologists, a gastroenterologist, experts in women's and men's health, and radiologists who specialize in a range of conditions and imaging techniques. Several of the doctors are multilingual. Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place in the Harley Street Medical Area, provides personalised healthcare including specialized care, second opinions, advanced medical imaging and tailored wellness plans. The clinic also serves as a gateway to Mayo Clinic's…
(2023-07-12). Yale University-Mayo Clinic CERSI Receive up to $50 Million FDA Grant to Advance Medical Research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Yale University-Mayo Clinic Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), a joint effort between Yale University, Mayo Clinic and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct research and develop tools to support regulatory decision-making, has received renewed FDA funding to advance its efforts to improve public health. The renewed funding — spanning 5 years and up to $50 million —will support a wide range of research projects focused on areas such as the development of…
(2023-07-12). Why LGBTQ+ adults should pay attention to heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what may be putting LGBTQ+ adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to lower their risk. Watch: The Mayo…
(2023-07-12). PAD: The other arterial disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased. This condition, called peripheral artery disease, or PAD, narrows arteries and reduces blood flow due to a buildup of fatty deposits on the artery walls. This can cause claudication, which is muscle…
(2023-07-12). West Nile virus: What you need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. It's a flavivirus —a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. "West Nile virus is…
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Work with your hands? Watch out for carpal tunnel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a homebuilder and have begun experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands. Sometimes I drop things because I can't get a good grip. A friend suggested I might have carpal tunnel syndrome. But doesn't that mostly affect people who use computers all day? Can you explain more about the condition? ANSWER: Working with your hands day after day can take a toll on them, causing pain, numbness and weakness. Carpal tunnel syndrome is…
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Where is the kidney stone belt? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell healthcare professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, describes intense weather areas, such as the South and Southwest, as the kidney stone belt. This is where research shows kidney stones are more prevalent. Dehydration in these hot climates, combined with certain diets, are increasing risks that can result in…
(2023-07-12). Science Saturday: Mom's experience inspires undergraduate to pursue career in cancer research and medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summertime is ideal for exploring possible life paths. For undergraduate students joining Mayo's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, the experience is sometimes the first step toward a career in biomedical research and medicine. As of June, the 2023 class of SURF students — 164 undergraduates who were selected from more than 1,800 applicants — are beginning projects in research labs on Mayo's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co42xFBHaBc Former SURF student Eran Maina…
(2023-07-12). Malaria in the US: A Mayo Clinic expert offers insight, tips on prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Malaria, a severe and potentially fatal disease most often caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, has been reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a health advisory because there have been instances of people getting infected with Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida and Texas, even though they hadn't traveled outside the country. Malaria does not spread from person to person. "Malaria is caused by parasites in the genus Plasmodium, that are usually…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). Iraq Turns to Qatar, Turkmenistan to Reduce Reliance on Iranian Gas. strategic-culture.org 
Iraqis are suffering from soaring summer temperatures amid electricity shortages caused by reduced supplies of Iranian gas. | Join us on , , and . | Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani held an emergency meeting on 1…
(2023-07-12). Weaponisation of Food Goes Into High Gear. strategic-culture.org "Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls money can control the world." | Join us on , , and . | Way back in the 1970s, the far-seeing genius Henry…
(2023-07-12). Belarus ambassador describes relations with Cuba as very good. plenglish.com At the political level we are two sister nations that exchange similar criteria and on the economic field we have common challenges with important logistical aspects that are being improved, the diplomat said. | Baranovsky explained that in 2021 Belarus exported 156 tractors to Cuba in order to boost the development of agriculture, one of the sectors in which there are major agreements between the European and Caribbean nations. | The ambassador said that the start of flights from Moscow to Varadero is a great opportunity to boost the arrival of tourists from his country to Cuba, although he noted that there are…
(2023-07-12). MEP slams EP resolution against Cuba. plenglish.com Despite the infamous insulting resolution, the peoples of the world are with you (Cuba), he said in a message of fraternal greetings to Cuba. | According to the Left Group member, the European Parliament (EP) has become a loudspeaker for the most reactionary and extreme right-wingers. | Regarding the adopted document, Pineda asserted that it contaminates and stains what should be the house of Europe's sovereignty. | The text used the human rights issue to attack Cuba, with the clear intention of affecting the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement signed by the European Union (EU) and Cuba in 2016. | Pineda…
(2023-07-12). Specter of civil war hovers over Sudan. plenglish.com Khartoum, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The apprehensions of UN secretary General Antonio Guterres that Sudan is a step away from civil war were confirmed today with the release of chilling figures of dead, wounded and refugees.
(2023-07-12). Federal study finds forever chemicals in more than half of Americans' drinking water. nationofchange.org "…we're talking about a chemical that has managed to find its way into the blood of almost everything on the planet and almost every person in the United States."
(2023-07-12). MIDA release sterile flies to fight off screwworm pest in Panama. plenglish.com According to a press release from MIDA and the Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG), these actions will be strengthened following an animal health emergency declaration nationwide. | Agricultural Development Minister Augusto Valderrama, who signed such a declaration on July 5, told reporters that the measure complies with MIDA's responsibility guaranteeing animal and plant health due to the growth of this pest.
(2023-07-12). American Black women over three times likely to die in pregnancy. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Black girls and women in the United States are nearly three times more likely to die during pregnancy or in the six weeks following delivery than any other race, a UN report warned Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). Covid-19 positive cases on the rise in Jamaica. plenglish.com Kingston, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Jamaica's Health and Welfare Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton on Wednesday informed the country is currently experiencing a surge in positive coronavirus case rate, according to a news source.
(2023-07-12). Cuba reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is nowadays maintaining a too much favorable epidemiological situation in its control over Covid-19, where just seven cases were reported on Wednesday in three provinces, as informed by Public Health Ministry (MINSAP).
(2023-07-12). Debt crisis spells development disaster for billions, says UN chief. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Half of humanity lives in countries that are forced to spend more on servicing their debt than on health and education, which is nothing less than a development disaster, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). RCMP say over 70 teens sexually abused at N.S. youth jail in 30 years. plenglish.com Ottawa, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a confidential hotline to assist with their investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre between 1988 and 2017.
(2023-07-12). Uhuru Kenyata calls on all parties to lay down arms in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Former Kenyan President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, in his capacity as the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Led- Nairobi Process on restoration of peace in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Wednesday called on all armed groups in DRC to cease hostilities and lay down arms in order to move forward in peace talks.
(2023-07-12). Republicans don't own patriotism. nationofchange.org True patriots don't put loyalty to their political party above their love of America.
(2023-07-12). The impact of plastic on human health. nationofchange.org We know that plastic is choking the planet. But it could be killing us, too.
(2023-07-12). The Despicable Gaslighting Around Child Trafficking & Our Unaccountable/Criminal "Leadership" 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 (7/12/23). 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
(2023-07-12). Cristina Fernández acusa de predadora a multinacional Repsol. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta argentina presentó gráficos que demuestran la política predatoria que tuvo la multinacional de origen español Repsol en la empresa local YPF.
(2023-07-12). Congreso de El Salvador extiende régimen de excepción. telesurtv.net Con este decreto han sido capturados 71.479 delincuentes e incautado 3.001 armas de fuego en el país centroamericano.
(2023-07-12). Alerta la ONU sobre altos índices de pobreza a nivel global. telesurtv.net La inseguridad alimentaria afecta en todo el mundo a casi el 30 por ciento de la población mundial.
(2023-07-12). Medvédev: ayuda de OTAN a Ucrania nos acerca a Tercera Guerra Mundial. telesurtv.net En la cumbre de la alianza militar liderada por EE.UU. en Lituania, el G7 anunció más armamento y apoyo financiero a Ucrania.
(2023-07-12). Aumentan a 372 los cuerpos encontrados tras inmolación en Kenya. telesurtv.net Las entidades encargadas continúan encontrando fosas comunes en el bosque Shakahola, sito en el condado Kilifi en la costa.
(2023-07-12). China rechaza calificación de amenaza por parte de la OTAN. telesurtv.net Las declaraciones del portavoz de la cancillería china se producen cuando en Lituania concluyó este miércoles la Cumbre anual de la Alianza Atlántica.
(2023-07-12). ONU aprueba resolución contra profanación del Corán. telesurtv.net Pakistán, en nombre de la Organización de Cooperación Islámica (OCI), presentó el proyecto de resolución.
(2023-07-12). Presidente palestino visita Yenín tras ataque israelí. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios palestinos, Abbas colocó una ofrenda floral en las tumbas de las víctimas mortales.
(2023-07-12). Al menos cuatro soldados muertos deja atentado en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El incidente ocurrió durante las primeras horas del miércoles, cuando un grupo de terroristas lanzó un ataque contra la guarnición Zhob en la provincia Baluchistán.
(2023-07-12). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5.0 en el sur de Uruguay. telesurtv.net El sismo en la costa de Canelones generó inquietud en la población, que no tiene antecedentes en este tipo de eventos.
(2023-07-12). Reportan nueva masacre en occidente de Antioquia, Colombia. telesurtv.net Fueron hallados tres cuerpos sin vida y con impactos de armas de fuego. Policía antioqueña atribuye los hechos al Clan del Golfo, aunque son investigados.
(2023-07-12). Asamblea Nacional de Cuba condena injerencismo de Parlamento Europeo. telesurtv.net Señala que el texto promovido por eurodiputados de derecha busca torpedear los lazos entre Cuba, la Celac y la UE, y es servil a la hostilidad de Gobierno de EE.UU.
(2023-07-12). Francia anuncia gran despliegue policial durante fiesta nacional. telesurtv.net Se movilizará a un total de 130.000 efectivos de la Policía, la Gendarmería y los Bomberos con el pretexto de prevenir desórdenes.
(2023-07-12). Nicaragàºenses respaldan exigir pago de indemnización a EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ocho de cada diez nicaragüenses cree que su Gobierno ha de demandar a Washington que cumpla el fallo de la Corte Internacional de Justicia.
(2023-07-12). Tiroteo masivo causa seis muertos y cuatro heridos en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Entre los fallecidos hay cinco hombres y una mujer. Policía busca a los responsables, aunque hasta el momento no se practicaron arrestos.
(2023-07-12). Informan sobre uruguayo desaparecido durante dictadura argentina. telesurtv.net Jorge Pedreira Brum fue detenido por un retén policial a inicios de junio de 1978 y enterrado el 21 de julio. Fue víctima de desaparición forzosa.
(2023-07-12). Brasil insta a las potencias a comprometerse con la Amazonía. telesurtv.net Brasil anunció que prepara un masivo programa de infraestructura, basado en la transición ecológica energética.
(2023-07-12). ONG SOS Humanity rescata 204 migrantes en el Mediterráneo. telesurtv.net La ONG alerta que el puerto de desembarco está a 1.400 kms del lugar del rescate, viaje innecesaria para los rescatados.
(2023-07-12). Trasladan en Honduras 1.628 reos a cárceles de máxima seguridad. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades, las operaciones se desarrollaron respetando los derechos humanos de los prisioneros.
(2023-07-12). Otorgan a Julian Assange Premio Konrad Wolf en Alemania. telesurtv.net El comité del Konrad Wolf 2023 destacó que Assange encarna "la esencia de crear conciencia a través del periodismo".
(2023-07-12). Medios rusos reportan ataques ucranianos con bombas de racimo. telesurtv.net Aún se está especificando información sobre los daños materiales y el número de víctimas.
(2023-07-12). Brasil cierra programa de escuelas militarizadas por Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Los ministerios de Educación y Defensa señalaron que se tomarán medidas para el término del curso escolar.
(2023-07-12). Más de tres millones de desplazados por conflicto en Sudán. telesurtv.net Según la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones, 724.000 sudaneses escaparon al extranjero.
(2023-07-12). Alertan sobre adaptación de virus de gripe aviar en humanos. telesurtv.net La alerta enfatizó en que algunos mamíferos pueden servir de "recipientes" para la mezcla de los virus de la gripe, lo que puede traer como consecuencia el surgimiento de nuevos virus.
(2023-07-12). Military Situation In Zaporozhie And Kherson Regions, Ukraine, On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orekhov; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Makarivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue north of Rabotino; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Pryyutne; | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 tanks, 15 armored vehicles, 5 pickups, 1 FH-70 howitzer, 4 howitzers were destroyed in Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 50 Ukrainian se…
(2023-07-12). Foundation To Battle Injustice Found Exclusive Evidence Of Trafficking Disabled Ukrainian Children In Spain. southfront.org 
Provided by 85 children with intellectual and physical disabilities were forcibly taken from the DPR to Spain by a Spanish military aircraft and placed in a state-run orphanage, where they are sexually abused, involved in the drug trade, and were trafficked around the world. Minors with special needs live in inappropriate conditions, and any attempts to return them to…
(2023-07-12). Military Situation In Syria On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-12). Russian Forces Struck Zmeiny Island, Sending Signals To Kiev And Ankara — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On July 12, Russian military sources reported that Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukrainian military facilities located on the island of Zmeiny (Snake Island), which was the first attack on the island since February 2023. | According to the reports, the island was attacked by Russian fighter jets and UAVs. Scouts of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation reportedly acknowledged that there are military facilities on the island that pose a threat to Russian population. The Ukrainian m…
(2023-07-12). Military Situation On Svatove-Kreminna Front On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian forces advanced along the road from Kreminna and entered Torske; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Torske; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Terny; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Neveske; | Russian forces destroyed 105 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 tanks, 5 armored vehicles, 3 pickups, D-20 and D-30 howitzers in Krasny Liman area; | Russian forces advanced 1,5 km deep into Ukrainian defence near Karmaz…
(2023-07-12). In Video 18+: Ukrainians Abandon Their Comrades On Battlefields. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The Ukrainian military is launching the so-called 'meat assaults' on the Zaporozhie front lines. While infantrymen are used as cannon fodder in assaults on Russian military positions, Ukrainian military columns are burning on Russian minefields. | Suffering heavy losses, Ukrainian servicemen do not bother about their comrades and abandon them on the battlefields under threat of Russian attack and artillery shelling. | The recently shared video showed another Ukrainian military column stoppe…
(2023-07-12). Russia Counterattacks In Donbass, Grindering Kiev Forces In Zaporozhie. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kharkiv; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Sinkovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Toretsk; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orekhov; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Spirne; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Antonovka; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Pervomayskoye; | The Russian Army…
(2023-07-12). Explosion Reported On Separation Line Between Israel And Lebanon Amid High Tensions (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | An explosion was heard near the separation line between Israel and Lebanon on July 12 afternoon, according to Hebrew and Arab media reports. | Initially, a security source and an informed source told Reuters that several members of Lebanon's Hezbollah were wounded in an "attack". From its side, Israel's public broadcaster Kan said that the group's members had set a fire at line, setting off landmines, and that Israeli troops had fired warning shots during the incident. | The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) a…
(2023-07-12). Russian Army Repels Several Attacks In Donetsk (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On July 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Kiev forces had made several attempts to advance in the directions of South Donetsk, Krasny Liman and Donetsk without any success. | In a statement, the ministry said that the Russian Yug Group of Forces had repelled 30 attacks close to Zolotaryovka, Spornoye, Kleshcheevka, Andreevka, Sol, Severnoye, Veseloye, Vodyanoye, Pervomaiskoye, Krasnogorovka and Petrovskoye. The group also targeted Ukrainian gatherings of manpower and equipment to…
(2023-07-12). Six Syrian Service Members Killed Or Wounded In New Wave Of Attacks In Daraa. southfront.org 
File image. | Six Syrian service members were reportedly killed or wounded in three separate attacks in the southern governorate of Daraa. | On July 10, unidentified militants opened fire at two officers of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the town of al-Sanamayn in the northern Daraa countryside. One of the officers was killed on the spot, while the other was wounded. | The next day, July 11, a patrol was hit by a roadside bomb between the towns of Saida and Western Ghariyah in the eastern countrysid…
(2023-07-12). In Video: Russian Airstrikes Hit Militants Stronghold Near U.S. Garrison In Syria's Al-Tanf. southfront.org 
File image. | Warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have reportedly carried out a series of airstrikes against a militant stronghold located near the United States-led coalition garrison in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf. | Video footage showing the airstrikes surfaced online on July 10. However, it is still unclear when exactly the airstrikes took place. | The militants who were based at the targeted stronghold were reportedly a part of sabotage groups which were t…
(2023-07-12). American, British And French Fighter Jets Violated Syria's Airspace: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
Staff Sgt. Roidan Carlson, 2d Combat Camera Squadron aerial combat broadcaster, and Royal Jordanian Air Force Lt. Col. Firas Masadeh, a flying wing commander, taxi in an RJAF F-16 Fighting Falcon before an aerial photography mission May 13, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Sara Greco/Released) | United States-led coalition's fighter jets violated Syria's airspace nine times during the past day, Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Ministry of Defense' Center for Reconciliation…
(2023-07-12). Russian Minister Of Defense Says Ukraine's Hyped Up Counteroffensive, Reveals Losses. southfront.org 
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. © Vadim Savitsky/TASS | Kiev hyped up its counteroffensive so much that many of its allies expected to see substantial results by the start of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu told reporters on July 11."I think they have touted and hyped up this counteroffensive issue so much that practically, if not half the world, then a third of it for sure, was waiting for the 11th to take stock of some results such as what was achi…
(2023-07-12). Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported In Zaphorohey, Donetsk (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image | Kiev forces have reportedly suffered from more losses while attempting to advance towards Rabotino and nearby areas in the Zaphorohey direction. | On July 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that the 42nd Motorized Rifle Division defending this direction destroyed four Ukrainian main battle tanks, six infantry fighting vehicles and 30-40 troops during a recent battle. | Videos and photos from the direction confirmed that several American-made Bradley vehicles were destroyed, po…
(2023-07-12). Moving Beyond the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Rulings. aclu.org At the end of its term, the Supreme Court upended established equal protection law with its decision in SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC, effectively eliminating the use of affirmative action in college admissions. The court's decision disregards prior precedent, as well as the societal realities of race discrimination and inequality. | Many schools, as well as the courts, recognize that diversity exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking, prepares them to live and work with one another in a diverse society, and increases understanding and respect across differences. Those findings have not changed, al…
(2023-07-12). Democrats Inadvertently Admit That They Could Reduce Military Spending If They Wanted To. davidswanson.org
(2023-07-12). When in Rome, Do as the Americans Do? davidswanson.org
(2023-07-12). Ucrania: Una recuperación en manos de CEOs y gerentes. globalizacion.ca Lejos del Plan Marshall, hoy la reactivación de Ucrania está en manos de corporaciones y multinacionales que buscarán maximizar sus ganancias, en gran medida, gracias a los incentivos económicos y a la mínima regulación estatal del gobierno neoliberal de Volodímir…
(2023-07-12). El régimen de sanciones impuesto por el Reino Unido apunta a Nicaragua. globalizacion.ca 
Gran Bretaña y sus socios, como los EE. UU., están imponiendo sanciones económicas a docenas de gobiernos que no les gustan, pero algunos individuos en Nicaragua están siendo atacados sobre la base de poca o ninguna evidencia. | El Reino Unido,…
(2023-07-12). 25 verdades sobre la muerte del joven Nahel en Francia. globalizacion.ca Un adolescente de 17 años ha muerto a manos de un agente policía durante un control de carretera, desatando una ola de emoción en la sociedad francesa. | 1.- El 27 de junio de 2023, en Nanterre, cerca de París, a…
(2023-07-12). Decrecionismo y (eco)socialismo. globalizacion.ca En este artículo presentamos una mirada sobre los planteos decrecionistas como respuesta a los desastres ambientales producidos por el capitalismo, e interrogamos sus propuestas desde una perspectiva ecosocialista revolucionaria. | Los desastres ambientales en múltiples dimensiones que viene produciendo el capitalismo,…
(2023-07-12). El correísmo lidera las encuestas, las razones y desafíos de su posible regreso al poder. globalizacion.ca De acuerdo a un despacho de la agencia A.F.P, el Ecuador elegirá la primera mujer como presidenta en la historia de su democracia. Y lo haría en primera vuelta el 20 de agosto. El despacho dice textualmente "Ecuador ya está…
(2023-07-12). Organizaciones piden el fin de la OTAN y avanzar hacia un Acuerdo de Paz mundial. globalizacion.ca Personas y organizaciones sociales, de paz, ecuménicas y de derechos humanos, emitieron un "Llamamiento: Por un Acuerdo por la Paz y la Amistad entre los Pueblos" en ocasión de la Cumbre de la OTAN, que se celebrará en Vilnius, Lituania,…
(2023-07-12). Por qué el conflicto de Ucrania no va a escalar hacia una guerra mundial. globalizacion.ca Muchos medios y analistas no cesan de alertar sobre la posibilidad de que la guerra de Estados Unidos contra Rusia en Ucrania suba de intensidad hasta desembocar en una guerra total y directa entre ambas potencias. Sin embargo, a pesar…
(2023-07-12). Los Estados Unidos de América (del Norte) impelidos a aumentar la apuesta de la guerra en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca La guerra en Ucrania es la guerra promovida por los EE. UU. para debilitar a Rusia y reducir con ello la fuerza resultante de la alianza de Rusia con China. No hay otro motivo en la raíz del comportamiento de…
(2023-07-12). White House Deploys Troops to Bolster Right-wing Coup Regime in Peru. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Central Banks Hoarding Gold After Russian Asset Freeze. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). As Ukraine Gets "Closer Than Ever" to Joining NATO, Does Peace Get Further Away? truthout.org During a major summit in Lithuania, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine is "closer than ever" to joining NATO, but the military alliance is resisting calls to give Kyiv a timeline to membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the NATO summit and is meeting with President Biden and other world leaders. This comes as a number of nations have announced new… |
(2023-07-12). Understanding History and the Future in Terms of Four Crucial Relationships. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Iowa GOP Lawmakers Pass Yet Another Abortion Ban in Special Late-Night Session. truthout.org The Iowa state legislature passed an anti-abortion bill late on Tuesday night, following a rushed consideration of the measure during a one-day special session that was convened by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds. The bill, which bars abortions in the state after the six-week mark of pregnancy — a timeframe during which many people may not even realize they are pregnant — passed just after 11 p.m. |
(2023-07-12). Ohio GOP Is Trying to Raise Ballot Initiative Threshold to Block Abortion. truthout.org Early voting in Ohio's late-summer primary election began this week, with a major question on amending the state constitution included on the ballot. This has deep implications on how residents can shape their government in the future. Voters were allowed to submit mail-in ballots or vote in-person starting at 8 a.m. this past Tuesday. Such primary elections are generally low-turnout affairs — the… |
(2023-07-12). Trump Suggests Hunter Biden Deserved "Death Penalty" Over Tax Crimes. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump published a post on his Truth Social site on Tuesday afternoon demeaning the federal prosecutor who obtained a plea deal from Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. The wording in Trump's post suggested that the punishment for Biden, who pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes, was too lenient. Trump went on to make the bizarre suggestion that U.S. |
(2023-07-12). Don't Believe in the Globalist Depopulation Agenda? Then Have the Courage to Read This Article! globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Do EMF and Wireless Devices Endanger Children's Health? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Media Continue to Lie About Gene Therapy Jab. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Die Zeit ist wieder aus den Fugen. Der Stellvertreterkrieg gegen Russland kà∂nnte sofort gestoppt und damit ein Dritter Weltkrieg verhindert werden. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-07-12). The Proxy War Against Russia Could be Stopped Immediately and Thus a Third World War Prevented. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Mass Casualty at Concerts: When COVID-19 Vaccinated Crowds "Die Suddenly". globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Multiple Sclerosis: Neurological Injury That can be Caused or Exacerbated by COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). More Grumbling From Zelensky Because NATO Doesn't Want Direct War with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). China's renewable energy continues to grow, leading Asia. ecns.cn The China Electricity Council predicted that the country's power use, a key barometer of economic activity, will register stable growth in 2023 driven by the overall recovery of the country's economy.
(2023-07-12). Wind, solar power surge in China. ecns.cn China may beat its 2030 development target for solar and wind energy five years ahead of schedule, a report from a San Francisco-based independent nonprofit organization said, as the country celebrates National Low-carbon Day on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). Envoy calls for Nord Stream blasts probe. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday reiterated the call for an objective, impartial and professional investigation into the explosion of the Nord Stream pipelines in September last year.
(2023-07-12). Rise in new water projects underway this year. ecns.cn More new water management projects with even greater investments have been proposed so far this year, as China strives to boost economic recovery through infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2023-07-12). Chinese delegation ready to shine at World University Games. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation for the 31st FISU World University Games was officially formed on Wednesday and the top Chinese student athletes are ready to shine at the event, which will be staged in Chengdu, Sichuan province from July 28 to Aug 8.
(2023-07-12). China shares design for lunar mission with public. ecns.cn China made public on Wednesday specific designs for its manned lunar mission that is scheduled to be achieved before the end of this decade.
(2023-07-12). AMEC wins second trial in safeguarding its intellectual property. ecns.cn Chinese semiconductor equipment company Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc said that it has prevailed in its second instance of a trade secret misappropriation lawsuit filed in China against Lam Research Corp of Fremont, California.
(2023-07-12). Air routes multiply as summer travel season sets in. ecns.cn The 62-day summer vacation travel season, which began on July 1, is in full swing, and Hainan province has emerged as a popular destination for families and students.
(2023-07-12). China advances 15-minute neighborhood construction. ecns.cn China will fully advance the construction of 15-minute neighborhoods, where residents could complete their daily activities within 15 minutes of walk, in the next three years as part of the country's efforts to restore and expand consumption.
(2023-07-12). China announces manned moon landing plan. ecns.cn China's manned moon landing plan will be carried out in three phases, announced Zhang Hailian, deputy chief designer of China Manned Space Program, on Wednesday at central China's Wuhan.
(2023-07-12). China makes significant progress in low carbon efforts. ecns.cn Wednesday marks the 11th National Low-carbon Day in China, with the theme of Taking Active Measures against Climate Change and Promoting Green and Low Carbon Development.
(2023-07-12). China launches 13th Arctic Ocean exploration. ecns.cn The 13th Chinese Arctic scientific expedition team, organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, set out from Shanghai onboard polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 on an expedition to the Arctic Ocean on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). 'Most mysterious bird' spotted in S China for first time. ecns.cn An injured white-eared night heron, confirmed as the first-level protected bird in China, was discovered in South China's Guangdong Province on Monday.
(2023-07-12). Volunteers keep famed Hangzhou herbal tea stall in service. ecns.cn A renowned herbal tea stall, located next to a bus station in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, which offers free tea to passengers, is fondly referred to as "the most beautiful herbal tea stall" by locals.
(2023-07-12). China's first high-altitude photovoltaic hydrogen storage project starts operation. ecns.cn China's first high-altitude photovoltaic hydrogen storage project entered operation in Delingha, northwest China's Qinghai Province on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Chief of SAR affairs office gets to work under new body. ecns.cn Xia Baolong made his debut as director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office, under the Communist Party of China Central Committee, as he chaired a meeting of the newly launched work office on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Xi stresses establishing new systems for higher-level open economy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday presided over the second meeting of the Central Commission for Comprehensively Deepening Reform (CCCDR).
(2023-07-12). Moxibustion treatment picking up during heat waves. ecns.cn With temperatures soaring past 40 C across parts of China, sanfu moxibustion — a traditional Chinese medicine treatment aimed at boosting immunity — has picked up steam, prompting experts and authorities to urge careful use of the therapy.
(2023-07-12). Thousand-year lotus blossoms in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The seeds dating back to Song Dynasty were unearthed from the Qinghuai River in Nanjing in 2017. It is known that lotus seeds have a lifespan between 830 and 1250 years old.
(2023-07-12). 1 billion pieces of abalone harvested in Fujian. ecns.cn Abalone has entered harvest season and the farm in Lianjiang produced 1 billion pieces of abalone a year. The local abalone farming area exceeded over 1,400 hectares and the output reached 54,200 tons in 2022.
(2023-07-12). Shiniest exoplanet ever discovered acts like a mirror. ecns.cn The planet is around the size of Neptune and reflects 80% of the light shone on it, making it the largest known "mirror" in the Universe. This shininess was discovered by detailed measurements made by ESA's Cheops of the amount of light coming from the planet-star system.
(2023-07-12). China launches Zhuque-2 carrier rocket. ecns.cn China on Wednesday successfully launched a new carrier rocket into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-12). Comprehensive transportation hub in construction in Beijing sub-center. ecns.cn Construction of the Beijing sub-center comprehensive transportation hub is underway. Upon completion, it is expected to become Asia's largest of its kind and help meet the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region's transportation needs.
(2023-07-12). Beijing Daxing airport opens more international routes for summer peak. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport plans to open and resume 15 international routes during the summer to meet the rising demand for the summer travel peak."ÄÄ…
(2023-07-12). Air-raid shelters with WiFi open to public to beat summer heat in Nanjing. ecns.cn Nanjing Civil Air Defense Office opened a total of seven air-raid shelters for residents to escape the summer heat on Tuesday in China's Jiangsu Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-12). Kids Awaiting Foster Care Placement Are Being "Housed" in Jails and Offices. truthout.org By age 17, more than half of youth who are removed from their homes will have an encounter with the legal system through arrest, conviction or detention. Critics describe this process as the foster-care-to-prison-pipeline. But for many foster children, the pipeline is activated the moment they enter care. This is because child welfare authorities in several states are placing kids in juvenile… |
(2023-07-12). The Political Theatre of the U.K. Sanctions Regime. Targeting Nicaragua. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). "Email from the Future": "Agenda 2063, The Africa We Want" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Selected Articles: The Occupation and Jewish Values. globalresearch.ca 
By The intensifying violent encounters between the two sides since the beginning of the year have claimed the lives of 147 Palestinians and 23 Israelis. The vicious cycle …
(2023-07-12). What Are the Potential Alternatives to BRICS+?>. infobrics.org The discussions on the creation of platforms such as BRICS+ that would bring together some of the regional integration blocks of the BRICS economies into a common platform of "integration of integrations" have progressed slowly at best…
(2023-07-12). North-West University Hosts Public Lecture and Round Table Discussion on BRICS Opportunities. infobrics.org The North-West University's (NWU's) Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs (AGoPA) research focus area recently hosted its inaugural public lecture titled "Mainstreaming South Africa and Africa — the G20 Agenda: Implications for research in higher education" as well as a roundtable discussion titled "BRICS Expansion: Challenges and Prospects"
(2023-07-12). Chris Devonshire-Ellis BRICS Interview on Newsweek. infobrics.org Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the Chairman of Dezan Shira & Associates, has been interviewed by Newsweek as concerns the current status of the developing BRICS grouping, the Global South and the impact on the United States…
(2023-07-12). Western analysts support NATO's direct participation in Ukraine. infobrics.org As expected, they hope Poland and the Baltics to act first.
(2023-07-12). Dark Money Network Is Helping GOP Attack Climate-Friendly Corporate Investments. truthout.org Leonard Leo, a figure known for orchestrating the far-right takeover of the U.S. judiciary, is spearheading a dark money network that's fueling the House GOP's assault on environmental, social, and corporate governance, an investing approach that ostensibly considers climate impacts and other societal factors. With House Republicans set to hold a hearing Wednesday and consider a slew of bills as… |
(2023-07-12). Targeted for Tyranny: We're All Suspects Under the Government's Precrime Program. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). France's Racism Still on Display as It Denies Its Colonial Past — and Present. truthout.org Nahel M., a 17-year-old poor French citizen of Algerian and Moroccan origin, died of a single bullet fired by a French police officer at almost point-blank range on June 27. When I heard the news about the murder of young Nahel in the ghetto-ized suburb of Nanterre, shot at close range because he initially refused to stop his vehicle, my mind went back to the mainly Algerian-populated and… |
(2023-07-12). 'Humanity in Hypnotic Thrall to a Techno-Industrial God'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Vilnius: Fizzling NATO Bets on Technology. War and the Weaponization of AI. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). The Criminal Hunter Biden. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Towards NATO's Direct Participation in Ukraine? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Why We Must Fix the Media — and Save the World. Hollywood's "Just Wars" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). 2 Months of Rain Falls on Vermont Over 2 Days, Prompting State of Emergency. truthout.org President Joe Biden declared an emergency for all 14 counties in Vermont early Tuesday as the state received two months worth of rain in two days. The heavy rain and flooding in Vermont is the latest in an international series of flooding catastrophes from India and Japan to neighboring New York as warmer temperatures driven by the burning of fossil fuels allow the air to hold more moisture and… |
(2023-07-12). Video: Robert F. Kennedy Jr: CIA, Power, Corruption, War, Freedom, and Meaning. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). The First GOP Debate Is Designed to Boost Trump — and He May Not Even Attend. truthout.org On August 23, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is marshaling its first 2024 presidential contenders' debate, to be hosted by Fox News. Yet despite the buildup, the event, in Milwaukee, could well turn out to be a bust. Donald Trump, who, notwithstanding his mushrooming legal travails, is still hugely outpolling his nearest rival, Ron DeSantis, is threatening to stay away, accusing Fox… |
(2023-07-12). Lawyer in Affirmative Action SCOTUS Case Paid Clarence Thomas Aide on Venmo. truthout.org One of the lawyers who successfully convinced the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in college admissions two weeks ago once made a payment over the mobile app Venmo to an aide to far right Justice Clarence Thomas, a new report finds. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that in November and December of 2019, former Thomas aide Rajan Vasisht received several payments from lawyers who… |
(2023-07-12). Warren, Sanders Report Reveals Tax Prep Firms Are Sending Taxpayer Data to Meta. truthout.org Tax preparation companies have for years been freely sharing millions of taxpayers' sensitive data, which is supposed to be closely guarded, with Meta to use in advertising and for other purposes with "stunning disregard" for user privacy, a new report by congressional Democrats has found. The report, released Wednesday, found that TaxAct, TaxSlayer and H&R Block have been using a line of code on… |
(2023-07-12). ACLU Intervenes in Kansas AG's Attempt to Block Gender Changes on Licenses. truthout.org The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas, representing five transgender Kansans who want to get or keep a driver's license that matches their gender identity, filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit between Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) and the Kansas Department of Revenue. "Mr. Kobach's actions demonstrate a flagrant attempt to do an end-run around our state constitution… |
(2023-07-12). California Amazon strikers, allies blockade Massachusetts warehouse. workers.org 
Norwood, Massachusetts With military-like tactics and discipline, over 300 Teamsters and their supporters converged in the predawn darkness on a sprawling Amazon warehouse (DCB4) and truck barn in the Boston suburb of Norwood on July 8. At exactly 4 a.m., contingents of workers moved out of the shadows of wooded . . . |
(2023-07-12). Taking on the national anthem, Jill Scott sings truth about U.S. racism. workers.org 
"Oh, say, can you see, by the blood in the streets, that this place doesn't smile on you, colored child. Whose blood built this place with sweat and their hands. But you'll die in this place and your memory erased. Oh say, does this truth hold any weight? This is . . . |
(2023-07-12). Are nuclear weapons next after cluster bombs? workers.org 
So desperate is President Joe Biden to expand the U.S./NATO war against Russia being carried out in Ukraine, that on July 7 he announced plans to send in $800 million worth of cluster bombs. Over 120 countries, including many U.S. allies, have signed agreements to prohibit the production or use . . . |
(2023-07-12). Southern California hotel workers rally and strike for higher wages. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – 14,000 hotel workers in Southern California went on strike at 19 hotels in Long Beach, Santa Monica, downtown Los Angeles and North Hollywood on July 2. The strike was planned to last three days covering the July 4 holiday. Union members say if their demands are not met, more strikes will happen. | Last week, in the face of a strike, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites agreed to a contract, and the workers won their demands. Now the workers at other hotels are looking to replicate their success. The workers are organized with UNITE HERE Local 11, and their contract expired at midnight on Fr…
(2023-07-12). Emergency rally in Seattle, solidarity with Palestine. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA- On July 8, 50 people united to rally and voice their opposition to the U.S-backed Israeli attacks on the people of Jenin, Palestine last Sunday. This gathering took place at Ruby Chow Park directly across from the Boeing Propulsion Engineering Lab, where weapons of war are manufactured. After the rally, the participants marched to Interstate 5 and dropped a banner. | "The military raid on Jenin has been the deadliest and most extensive military operation since the second Intifada over 20 years ago. All the martyrs – past, present and future – of the Palestinian people, and all revolutionary struggles…
(2023-07-12). Teamsters at UPS Sunnyvale California practice strike picketing. fightbacknews.org Sunnyvale, CA — On July 6, members of the Teamsters union at the UPS Hub in Sunnyvale, in the San Francisco Bay area, held a picket in the lead-up to their contract expiring and a potential nationwide strike. | The picket included both UPS drivers and part-time workers who work inside the hub. The union members picketed from 7: 30 a.m. to 9: 30 a.m. at the intersection of Elko Drive and Hammerwood Avenue. The time of the pickets was set to allow both drivers and the part-timers to participate, before and after their shifts. | As the picketing began, and drivers were there with Teamsters Local 853 representati…
(2023-07-12). Denver practice pickets draw 300 people. fightbacknews.org Commerce City, CO — After the contract negotiation fallout between UPS and the Teamsters a week before, 300 workers marched outside the UPS Commerce City Hub just outside Denver, Colorado, July 9. Teamsters Local 455 is holding practice pickets which have been exploding across the country as the Teamsters keep up their fight for a strong UPS contract August 1. | Teamsters union members marched across the street from the building they work, roaring chants such as "Who are we? Teamsters!" and "No justice, no peace!" as they circled the sidewalk. | Union members were in high spirits and had a lot to say about…
(2023-07-12). Freedom Road Socialist Organization to hold online forum with rank-and-file UPS Teamsters. fightbacknews.org On Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m. Pacific time (4 p.m. Mountain / 5 p.m. Central / 6 p.m. Eastern), Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting an online event entitled "UPS Teamsters on the Frontlines" featuring rank-and-file Teamsters, some of whom are FRSO members, speaking on the latest in their current struggle for a contract with UPS. | "This Sunday we'll be hearing from the front lines of the class war," said Richard Blake, of Teamsters Local 512, "From real fighters who are leading the struggle on the shop floor." | IBT President Sean O'Brien has made it clear that if no tentative agreement i…
(2023-07-12). The Heat: World Population Day. america.cgtn.com 
Fertility, education, the climate crisis, just some of the issues countries are grappling with on this July 11, 2023, The United Nations' World Population Day. World Population Day was first observed in 1987 by the United Nations when the world's population hit five billion. It's …
(2023-07-12). What we know about Elizabeth Tsurkov. electronicintifada.net Who is the Israeli researcher and why was she in Iraq?
(2023-07-12). 70% want an end to native forest logging. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Ecosocialism 2023 strengthens the fight for a world beyond capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). ICAC finds Berejiklian acted corruptly — and that's it. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Kurds protest death threat to imprisoned leader Abdullah àñcalan. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Labor must act on council demerger promises. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). NSW gov't told not to demolish Explorer Street public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). NSW legal groups call for new religious discrimination amendments to be rejected. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Protest calls on Plibersek to halt defence housing project at Binybara. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). The Robodebt rogues gallery. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Jenin atrocity sparks call for Australia to ban all military exports to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). 'Golden Spike': Scientists choose site to mark the start of the Anthropocene. greenleft.org.au 
In a major step towards formal recognition of the Anthropocene as a new stage in Earth System history, scientists have identified a small lake near Toronto as the best marker of epochal change, writes Climate & Capitalism editor Ian Angus.
(2023-07-12). Intro to Socialism (One of many!). podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, I discuss some of the different key characteristics of the process of Socialism, without getting much in depth, and hope to discuss more on this soon…
(2023-07-12). Canada: Striking dock workers need working-class solidarity against ruling-class collusion. greenleft.org.au 
More than 10 days into the mass strike by Canadian dockworkers in British Columbia, dockworkers on the West Coast of the United States declared their refusal to handle containers rerouted from the struck Port of Vancouver, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-07-12). America vs. the Supreme Court. fpif.org After last year's NATO summit, Joe Biden talked to reporters about the war in Ukraine, U.S. military assistance to the government in Kyiv, the invitations to Sweden and Finland to join NATO, and the global economy. | The message that the U.S. president emphasized, on all of these issues, was that "America is back." After the isolationist rhetoric of the Trump years, the United States was once again participating in multilateral initiatives and shouldering its share of alliance burdens. It was the defining message of his presidency from day one. | But the first question Biden fielded at the press conference was no…
(2023-07-12). Our 9 year old Website is COLLAPSING!! bdsmovement.net 
(2023-07-12). Dwight Was Right: Congress Must Say No to Military Contractors. fpif.org The world Eisenhower warned about has materialized. We need more members of Congress to stand up to the arms industry and fight for social investments instead.
(2023-07-12). Israel expels Palestinian family from their Jerusalem home. electronicintifada.net City officials celebrate and call for "Nakba now."
(2023-07-12). Australian company demands $3.3bn from Greenland for uranium mining ban. greenleft.org.au 
Perth-based mining company Energy Transition Minerals Ltd will challenge Greenland government over its rejection of an application to mine uranium and rare earths at Kuannersuit/Kvanefjeld, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-07-12). End the cruelty: Labor must support asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au 
The death of a refugee at Villawood Detention Centre is the latest indictment of the bipartsian cruelty towards refugees in Australia. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-07-12). European citizens and MEPs launch an initiative to bring down WHO. expose-news.com To the World Health Organisation ("WHO") globalist misanthropists: Millions of people around the world are the people you now have to reckon with and we will bring you down, Christine Andersen MEP …
(2023-07-12). The psychological war waged by the Five Eyes against the very civilians they claim to defend. expose-news.com In November 2020, GCHQ was ordered "to wage cyber war on anti-vaccine propaganda" and "to take out anti-vaxxers online and on social media." GCHQ is Britain's main eavesdropping agency and has a …
(2023-07-12). WEF collaborators want to threaten us to ensure compliance with their climate change goals. expose-news.com World Economic Forum ("WEF") collaborators discussed using central bank digital currencies ("CDBCs") to control what people purchase. Not to be outdone in dictating to the world, "climate change" cultists discussed whether to …
(2023-07-12). Why are colleges "civil" to Israel? electronicintifada.net Politics and culture of Western universities promote thinking over acting.
(2023-07-12). "A Climate-Changed World": Vermont Confronts Historic Flooding Again, 12 Years After Hurricane Irene. democracynow.org 
Parts of Vermont experienced their worst flooding this week in nearly a century after two months' worth of rain fell over the course of 48 hours. Nearly 100 people have been rescued, and locals are deeply concerned for the unhoused residents. "The state has really been hammered," says journalist David Goodman in Waterbury. The host of the public affairs podcast and radio show The Vermont Conversation explains how the town adapted to flooding caused by Hurricane Irene, and calls for the state to adapt rather than simply replace damaged infrastructure: "‚Ä&ati…
(2023-07-12). Headlines for July 12, 2023. democracynow.org NATO Promises Ukraine Eventual Membership, But No Timeline Offered, U.N. Condemns Russian Veto to Extend Aid Delivery Route in Syria, Taliban Evicts Hundreds of Displaced Families from Kabul Camp, Killing 2 Children, Iowa GOP Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban That's Set to Go into Effect This Week, Vermont Floodwaters Recede, But Officials Warn More Destructive Rain Could Be on Its Way, Court Halts Section of Construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline, EU Approves Nature Restoration Law in Win for Environment, Greek Coast Guard May Have Caused Disastrous June Shipwreck, Which Likely Killed Over 500 Migrants, "…
(2023-07-12). NATO Summit: Will Ukraine's Demand to Join Military Alliance Help Prolong the War? democracynow.org 
During a major summit in Lithuania, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine is "closer than ever" to joining NATO, but the military alliance is resisting calls to give Kyiv a timeline to membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the NATO summit and is meeting with President Biden and other world leaders. This comes as a number of nations have announced new military assistance for Ukraine. "The main condition for Ukraine membership [to NATO] is an end to this war," says Andreas Zumach, defense correspondent for the left-wing German daily Die Tageszeitung.
(2023-07-12). As Sudan Fighting Escalates, Displacing 3 Million in 3 Months, Peace Talks Must Include Civil Society. democracynow.org 
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is on the brink of a "full-scale civil war" as fighting between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has forced over 3 million people from their homes. After multiple failed ceasefires, Egypt is hosting a summit this week with the goal to "develop effective mechanisms" with neighboring countries to settle the conflict. Sudanese activist Marine Alneel says Sudanese civilians are in the midst of a deadly healthcare crisis as hospitals have been shut down and medical supplies are severely limited. Alneel warns of an impending famine a…
(2023-07-12). 10 West Papuan activists arrested in Jayapura. greenleft.org.au 
Ten activists — members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) — were arrested by Indonesian authorities on July 11 in Jayapura, while handing out leaflets to promote a protest, reports Susan Price.
(2023-07-12). West Papua: More arrests at KNPB rally. greenleft.org.au 
Indonesian security forces violently cracked down on a peaceful West Papuan National Congress (KNPB) demonstration on July 12, called to show support for West Papua's application to become a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), reports Susan Price.
(2023-07-12). Millions under heat advisory in the U.S. Southwest. america.cgtn.com 
More than 50 million people in the U.S. are under heat warnings. A scorching heatwave has gripped much of the South. At the same time, excessive rainfall and catastrophic flooding have occurred in the Northeast.
(2023-07-12). Crassus: Financier and War Profiteer. dissidentvoice.org We find that you Romans have not got very good memories about the terms of treaties. — Parthian general Surena, upon confronting Crassus and his invading legions. Who was Marcus Licinius Crassus (ca. 112-53 BCE )? Like a modern-day financier, he was a predatory (usurious) lender; like a modern-day oligarch, he acquired vast real-estate holdings …
(2023-07-12). Asbestos in UK schools responsible for 10,000 deaths in four decades. wsws.org The government rejected a plan to remove the deeply harmful material from school buildings. Thousands of teachers and pupils are being condemned to an early grave by this cruel, penny-pinching indifference.
(2023-07-12). UAW organizes publicity stunts as "negotiations" with automakers start. wsws.org The talks are not negotiations between two antagonistic parties but a conspiracy to force workers to bear the full cost of the conversion to electric vehicle production.
(2023-07-12). Canada's union-backed Liberal government intervenes to break BC dockworkers' strike. wsws.org Striking dockworkers, their class brothers and sisters at US West Coast ports and workers across Canada must mobilize to defeat this brazen attack on workers' right to strike. Rank-and-file committees should be set up at each port to fight for the broadening of the strike in opposition to all efforts by the government and its union allies to shut it down.
(2023-07-12). German President backs delivery of cluster bombs to Ukraine. wsws.org In the Second World War, Germany's ruling class committed the greatest crimes in history with the Holocaust and the war of extermination against the Soviet Union. Now, once again, it will stop at nothing to pursue its imperialist goals.
(2023-07-12). The SAG-AFTRA strike and the path of global class struggle. wsws.org The shutdown of major portions of the entertainment industry in the US, in the first "double strike" by writers and actors since 1960, has enormous implications.
(2023-07-12). Australia: Victorian Labor government shuts down COVID-19 respiratory clinics. wsws.org The Victorian Health Department last month announced that six respiratory clinics dealing with COVID-19 infections will shut due to the cessation of state government funding.
(2023-07-12). Statements from France, Turkey and New Zealand oppose censorship of IYSSE by Sydney's Macquarie University. wsws.org "In its move to suppress the IYSSE, Macquarie University is aligning itself with the most reactionary, pro-war forces, which are determined to stamp out the only organisation on campus that stands against imperialism and capitalism."
(2023-07-12). Deflation starts to grip the Chinese economy. wsws.org Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that the consumer price index was unchanged from a year ago — the lowest rate in more than two years — while factory gate prices continued to fall, an indication of lowered demand.
(2023-07-12). Build the UPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org In this the founding statement of the Committee, which was founded in a meeting held last weekend, rank-and-file UPS workers call for workers to "to organize ourselves—not to 'support' the bargaining committee and to cheerlead for them, but to enforce our democratic will, and position ourselves to countermand the inevitable sellout."
(2023-07-12). "Once in a 1,000 year" rain triggers flash flooding in Vermont and New York's Hudson Valley, killing 1. wsws.org The latest disasters in the United States are a sharp warning of the worsening effects of climate change, caused by the profit-driven exploitation of the environment under capitalism.
(2023-07-12). United Federation of Teachers ratifies sellout contract for 120,000 New York City educators. wsws.org On Monday, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), announced that its tentative agreement covering roughly 115,000 full-time and 5,000 part-time education employees in the New York City public school system (DOE) had been ratified.
(2023-07-12). French police kill young man during Marseille riots. wsws.org According to the victim's family, a man was killed by a police flash grenade during the violent suppression of riots on July 1. The nationwide crackdown also saw police violently assault the brother of Adama Troare, murdered by the police in 2016, in Paris on Saturday.
(2023-07-12). The Middle East is once again in turmoil. journal-neo.org 
On the eve of military exercises simulating war with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brazenly and bluntly said: "I have a clear message for Iran and the international community: Israel will do everything it has to do to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb." Apparently, Tel Aviv thinks that it has completely replaced […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-12). Brick thrown at UPS Store Window in Solidarity with #StopCopCity. indybay.org Oakland CA, a brick was thrown into the front window of UPS Store in solidarity with #StopCopCity and defense of Weelaunee forest…
(2023-07-12). Monday 7/10: EBPG "Observe and Interact" Drawing Inspiration from Nature — ArtLuck! indybay.org
(2023-07-12). Pressured by NATO, Turkey Violates the "Azovstal Deal"(Prisoners' Exchange). Ankara-Moscow Alliance in Jeopardy? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Friday 7/28: A Bold Peace: Free Film Screening. indybay.org 1364 Fremont Blvd. between Sonoma Ave. and Hamilton St., in Seaside, CA.
(2023-07-12). Saturday 8/5: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance & Floating Peace Lantern Ceremony. indybay.org Lovers Point Beach Cove, Ocean View Blvd., at 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA…
(2023-07-12). Saturday 7/8: How about this for Reparations? the walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel lobby | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-07-12). Put the Moxi, not Puny, in MUNI. indybay.org The progressive left hobbles itself in not believing the advocacy of socializing land values is worth the energy expended. Without a clear, principled aspiration articulated, a larger, wider, transformative social justice program is unlikely to emerge in public discourse, much less at the ballot.
(2023-07-12). Janet Yellen, playing the "good cop" routine in China? indybay.org Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Beijing this week meeting with Chinese officials. But Western corporate media is trying to spin her role as a "good cop" for the NeoLiberal policy of coercing China to follow the USA-made "rules-based" international order.
(2023-07-12). Daxing airport expands international routes, preps for summer peak. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport plans to open and resume 15 international routes during the summer to meet passengers' needs.
(2023-07-12). ASML: No changes planned for China recruitment. ecns.cn Dutch chip-making equipment giant ASML Holding NV told China Daily on Tuesday at present there are no major changes to the company's 2023 recruitment plans in China.
(2023-07-12). Russia becomes No.1 export destination for Chinese-made automobiles. ecns.cn Chinese-made automobiles are making a wider and firmer foothold in Russia amid a strong export momentum since the start of the year.
(2023-07-12). China to enhance digital ties with more countries. ecns.cn China is committed to collaborating with all parties concerned, particularly developing countries, to promote digital connectivity for the larger goals of global economic growth and international development.
(2023-07-12). China leads world in providing charging piles. ecns.cn Global interest in homegrown charging piles for new energy vehicles has ballooned as China cements its leading position in the global NEV market with exports set to almost double this year.
(2023-07-12). Senior diplomat Wang Yi to attend meetings on East Asian cooperation. ecns.cn Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will attend the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 13 to 14, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Gov't aims to bolster private firms' confidence. ecns.cn The heads of several central government departments have presided over at least six meetings with more than 67 private enterprises from home and abroad to address the companies' concerns and support their sustainable development.
(2023-07-12). Bulgari apologizes for Taiwan error on website. ecns.cn Italian luxury brand Bulgari apologized on Tuesday evening after its official website's simplified Chinese version was found to have listed "Taiwan" with other Asian countries, instead of using "Taiwan region" or "China's Taiwan".
(2023-07-12). China launches first globally successful orbital mission for methane-fueled rocket. ecns.cn China successfully flight-tested a methane-propelled carrier rocket on Wednesday morning at a launch facility in its northwestern Gobi Desert, marking the first orbital mission of any methane-fueled rocket in the world.
(2023-07-12). Young entrepreneurs from Hong Kong visit Hainan. ecns.cn The development prospects of a free trade port in Hainan province look promising, and Hainan and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can cooperate further in fields such as scientific and technological innovation.
(2023-07-12). RCEP to boost China-ASEAN trade growth. ecns.cn The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, is expected to serve as a "fertile ground for trade and investment expansion" between China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
(2023-07-12). U.S. special presidential envoy for climate to visit China from July 16-19. ecns.cn As agreed by both sides, United States' special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry will visit China from July 16 to July 19, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). Chinese, Solomon Islands firms deepen cooperation. ecns.cn Businesses from the two countries also moved swiftly to turn upgraded relations into actual cooperation during a high-level exchange between enterprises in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to attend BRI Forum in China. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in China in October.
(2023-07-12). Digital yuan ushers in new payment method with rollout of SIM card integration. ecns.cn Chinese banks and mobile carriers are teaming up to roll out a SIM card purse product embedded in the payment platform of digital yuan, or e-CNY, further expanding the application scenarios of the digital currency.
(2023-07-12). If Fukushima wastewater is safe for drinking or swimming, Japan should do so instead of dumping: Chinese FM. ecns.cn If someone believes that the Fukushima contaminated wastewater is safe for drinking or swimming, we suggest that Japan should make good use of the contaminated water for those purposes and allow those individuals to drink it or swim in it.
(2023-07-12). Chinese researchers make another new discovery from data acquired by Zhurong Mars rover. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have made another new discovery while studying data acquired from China's Zhurong Mars rover, confirming that wind and sand activities on the Martian surface have recorded changes in the ancient Martian environment.
(2023-07-12). China prepares for 40th Antarctic expedition and will launch 13th Arctic Ocean exploration. ecns.cn China is currently preparing for its 40th Antarctic expedition and will launch the 13th Arctic Ocean exploration, said the country's natural resources authority on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). World's first liquid oxygen methane carrier rocket sent into orbit. ecns.cn The world's first liquid oxygen, liquid methane carrier rocket blasted off Wednesday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province, flying a sample payload into orbit.
(2023-07-12). China enters dog days of summer, extreme heat predicted to last until end of July. ecns.cn As China stepped into sanfu, the dog days of summer, on Tuesday, the National Meteorological Center extended an orange alert – the second-highest alert – for high temperatures, as heatwaves scorch vast swathes of the country.
(2023-07-12). Magical beauty of sunset over Kashgar. ecns.cn Sunset illuminates ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 11, 2023.
(2023-07-12). Beijing Daxing airport welcomes summer travel peak. ecns.cn During the summer travel season, the airport is expected to break its own record by handling 55,400 domestic and international flights with 7.9 million passenger trips.
(2023-07-12). China launches Zhuque-2 rocket. ecns.cn China successfully flight-tested a methane-propelled carrier rocket on Wednesday morning, marking the first orbital mission of any methane-fueled rocket in the world.
(2023-07-12). National Museum issues new rules for guided tours. ecns.cn Unauthorized commentary services will be banned at the National Museum of China, and all tour guides wishing to offer this service must apply in advance, the museum said in a notice issued on Sunday.
(2023-07-12). Saturday 7/15: Banking Busts and Bailouts – A Marxist Look at Why and What Next. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., | San Francisco (near Ellis St.) | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Wheelchair accessible | To participate via Zoom, please register:…
(2023-07-12). Korean community protests Fukushima waste plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Sunday 7/16: Tour: The Lives of Farmworkers in Half Moon Bay. indybay.org Meet at and carpool from: | Human Agenda office | 1590 Oakland Road, Suite B211 | San José, CA 95131…
(2023-07-12). Sunday 7/30: Tour: The Lives of Farmworkers in Watsonville. indybay.org Meet at and carpool from: | Human Agenda office | 1590 Oakland Road, Suite B211 | San José, CA 95131…
(2023-07-12). A Wasted Opportunity To Hold Oil Executives To Account. popularresistance.org A chummy interview of Chevron CEO Mike Wirth by CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin saw the goal of mitigating the devastating harms of climate disruption pitted against the evidently equally important goal of making Wirth more money. | Conceding that many people around the world are desperate for an end to the fossil fuels driving the catastrophe, including supposedly Wirth himself, Sorkin added, "At the same time, I think it would be impossible for you not to want your business to grow." | So there's your frame: the life and health of people and the planet on the one hand, endless corporate profiteering on the other. Onl…
(2023-07-12). Saturday 9/30: 5th Annual Bay Area Chuseok (Korean Harvest) Festival. indybay.org Presidio Main Parade Lawn…
(2023-07-12). Sunday 8/6: Climate Emotions and Activism: A Psychologist's Perspective on the Climate Emergency. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-12). The Jenin Operation Didn't End; Phase Two Has Already Begun. popularresistance.org As Israel's 48-hour onslaught on the Jenin refugee camp last week entered its denouement, former Israeli Brigadier General Tamir Hayman discussed the operation's objectives during an INSS podcast. He came away with two primary aims: the restoration of the Israeli army's "operational freedom" — the ability of the army to enter any part of the West Bank unchallenged and unmolested by resistance — and, most notably, to facilitate the conditions for the return of the Palestinian Authority to the camp. | Hayman couched his explanation in the language of desiring to ameliorate the "lack of efficiency" of th…
(2023-07-12). Tuesday 7/11: Banking on a Safe World: Divest from Nuclear Weapons & Fossil Fuels w/ Indigenous Leaders. indybay.org Online event via Zoom…
(2023-07-12). Monday 7/17: Banking on a Safe World: Divesting from Nuclear Weapons & Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Online event via Zoom…
(2023-07-12). Fallout From Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision Has Begun. popularresistance.org After the Supreme Court's ruling last month effectively ending affirmative action in higher education, lawmakers and organizations on both sides of the ideological divide strategized next steps ranging from challenging legacy admissions to barring minority scholarships. | In a consolidated decision in two cases — Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College — the Supreme Court decided that affirmative action is unconstitutional. | Harvard is now under fire for admissions policies that activist gro…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). 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…
(2023-07-12). Good Points From Larry. Michael Hudson On Reindustrialization. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-07-12). The Rise and Rise of the Cult of the Ego. indybay.org All types of people are convinced to buy something to ward off feelings of inner emptiness. A mix of clickbait hyper-capitalism will hoodwink an entire generation.
(2023-07-12). Colonialism or sovereignty? How the global financial system traps countries in debt. geopoliticaleconomy.com Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss how the international financial system traps Global South countries in debt, reinforcing a neocolonial order.
(2023-07-12). México: Nuestro respaldo total al EZLN. indybay.org MÉXICO | Congreso Nacional Indígena | ANTE LA GUERRA QUE RECORRE AL PAÂS: NUESTRO RESPALDO TOTAL AL EZLN…
(2023-07-12). Ecuador: Resistencias para defender el agua, la vida y el territorio. indybay.org Ecuador: CONAIE y Frente Nacional Antiminero, Resistencias para defender el agua, la vida y el territorio…
(2023-07-12). Sunday 7/9: "We Need and We Demand: A Whole New Way to Live, A Fundamentally Different System" indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2023-07-12). Friday 7/14: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-07-12). Friday 8/4: Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey. indybay.org Jean Sweeney Open Space Park | 1925 Sherman St, Alameda CA 94501…
(2023-07-12). Thursday 7/20: BIPOC Bonfires. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz…
(2023-07-12). President Maduro: We Must Halt Illegal Mining in the Amazon. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-12). Venezuela and Suriname Sign Agreements to Strengthen Relations. orinocotribune.com On Monday, in Caracas, Venezuelan Minister of for Foreign Affairs Yván Gil and his counterpart from Suriname, Albert Ramdin, signed a joint declaration at the fifth meeting for the Mechanism for Political Consultations between both countries. | The activity took place in the Salvador Allende hall of the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry and represents an example of the actions carried out by both countries to strengthen the ties of cooperation and mutual fr…
(2023-07-12). Venezuela respalda denuncia de Cuba sobre manipulación de la UE. telesurtv.net Venezuela respalda las denuncias realizadas por Cuba relacionadas con la falta de transparencia y la conducta manipuladora de la UE en la preparación de cumbre con la Celac.
(2023-07-12). Inicia 56 Reunión de cancilleres de la Asean en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Los presentes abogaron por promover la implementación efectiva de la Visión de la Asean para el Indo-Pacífico y fomentar la cooperación entre socios con la agrupación.
(2023-07-12). Asesinan a otro firmante de paz en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Con el crimen de Rivera son 22 los firmantes asesinados este año 2023, y 378 desde la firma del acuerdo de paz en 2016 en Colombia.
(2023-07-12). Ucrania supera las 26.000 bajas desde inicio de la contraofensiva. telesurtv.net Shoigú asegura que, en general, en ninguna de las direcciones, las fuerzas armadas ucranianas lograron sus objetivos.
(2023-07-12). Exigen retirar causa contra líderes comunitarios salvadoreños. telesurtv.net Un comunicado de ADES denuncia que "bajo una acusación falsa que intenta esconder el verdadero motivo de la detención y enjuiciamiento: su activismo ambiental".
(2023-07-12). Elevan a 42 los muertos por inundaciones en el norte de India. telesurtv.net Himichal Pradesh es hasta el momento la región más afectada por las lluvias, donde han perecido al menos 20 personas.
(2023-07-12). Dos muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en noroeste de China. telesurtv.net El desastre tuvo lugar en la aldea de Zhangzigou del distrito de Xiahe hacia las 23H34 horas de este lunes, según el departamento provincial de gestión de emergencias.
(2023-07-12). Explosión de fuegos artificiales deja cinco muertos en China. telesurtv.net La operación de rescate en el lugar ya ha concluido y los involucrados en la producción ilícita han sido puestos bajo custodia policial, de acuerdo con la misma fuente.
(2023-07-12). Presidente López Obrador manda mensaje a población de Chilpancingo. telesurtv.net El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador exhortó a las comunidades donde opera este grupo delictivo para no hacerles caso ni dejarse manipular por estas organizaciones.
(2023-07-12). Rusia afirma que cumbre de la OTAN "fracasó antes de comenzar" telesurtv.net En una declaración en Telegram, Zajárova afirmó que la decisión de Estados Unidos (EE.UU) de enviar municiones de racimo a Ucrania "sorprendió" incluso a sus aliados.
(2023-07-12). Alerta por brote de cólera en el norte de Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las autoridades médicas aconsejan a los residentes que sean cautelosos con respecto a sus hábitos de consumo y que prioricen las buenas prácticas de higiene, como lavarse bien las manos.
(2023-07-12). Cerca de 1.350 migrantes llegan a la isla italiana de Lampedusa. telesurtv.net La organización europea Sos Mediterranee señaló que Ocean Viking desembarcó este martes a los 57 sobrevivientes rescatados en dos operaciones el 7 de julio.
(2023-07-12). Sindicato argentino marcha en rechazo a gestión porteña. telesurtv.net Ademys repudió la acción de las autoridades porteñas, que ofrecieron un pago adicional a quienes no hayan dejado de asistir a sus puestos laborales.
(2023-07-12). Anuncian créditos para jubilados y pensionados en Argentina. telesurtv.net Jubilados argentinos podrán acceder a préstamos de hasta 400.000 pesos y los de Pensiones No Contributivas de 150.000.
(2023-07-12). Caída de helicóptero deja cinco mexicanos muertos en Nepal. telesurtv.net Los cuerpos están siendo desplazados por vía terrestre a los helicópteros para que puedan ser transportados a Katmandú.
(2023-07-12). Sindicatos de Israel reactivan protesta anti-reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Miles de manifestantes tomaron las calles y autopistas e interrumpieron el acceso a ciudades como Tel Aviv y Jerusalén.
(2023-07-12). Cuba rechaza presencia en la isla de submarino nuclear de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La declaración alerta que la presencia del submarino nuclear obliga a cuestionar cuál es la razón militar del hecho.
(2023-07-12). Gobierno de Madagascar convoca a elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net Los comicios están fijados para el 9 de noviembre y se prevé una segunda vuelta el 20 de diciembre, si fuera necesario.
(2023-07-12). Presidente Maduro: Capriles sigue conspirando contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net "El pueblo te conoce: apoyaste las guarimbas, al guaidosismo y las sanciones", destacó Maduro en su cuenta de Twitter.
(2023-07-12). Advierten en Perú sobre brote diarreico en comunidad Yankuntich. telesurtv.net Un Equipo de Respuesta Rápida (ERR) de Brotes de la Red de Salud del Datem del Marañón llegó este martes a la zona y se espera que el miércoles salga hacia el lugar otro grupo.
(2023-07-12). Condenan a tres policías por muerte de joven argentino en 2021. telesurtv.net La condena de cadena perpetua recae sobre el inspector Gabriel Alejandro Isassi y los agentes Juan José López y Fabián Andrés Nieva.
(2023-07-12). Retiran condecoración laboral a dictador español. telesurtv.net Además de Francisco Franco, les fue retirada la orden a antiguos ministros del régimen como José Luis Arrese, Juan Yagüe, José Antonio Girón, Jesús Romero Gorría y José Solís Ruiz.
(2023-07-12). ONU alerta que la discriminación por género perjudica a todos. telesurtv.net La UNFPA alertó a propósito del Día Mundial que más del 40 por ciento de las mujeres en todo el mundo no pueden ejercer su derecho sexual o reproductivo.
(2023-07-12). Presidente de Bolivia entrega 13.254 títulos agrarios en La Paz. telesurtv.net "Estamos festejando a La Paz con obras que mejoran la calidad de vida de la población. ¡Felicidades!", dijo el presidente Luis Arce.
(2023-07-12). Healing the Wounds of War in Vietnam. Extensive and Unspoken U.S. War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). A Brutal Colonial Legacy Is Tinder for the Fires That Are Sweeping Across France. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Jul 6, 2023 | Racism against people of Arab and African descent in France has become almost banal, something that takes place and no longer raises an eyebrow. The killing of Nael was absolutely explicable — the result of a general social toxicity towards minorities and one that is given expression through the police | On Saturday, July 1, 2023, a large crowd
(2023-07-12). Why Companies Say 'You're Family' While Underpaying You. popularresistance.org Karl Marx once observed that "equal rights" under the inequality of capitalism simply means the right of capitalists to exploit workers. Anyone who's attempted to unionize their workplace has discovered the truth of this—as employers frequently stoop to unethical and dishonest measures to prevent workers from building collective power. Felix Allen, a Lowe's union organizer based in New Orleans, speaks with The Real News about his experience organizing his workplace for fair pay. Transcript: Vince Quiles: Hey everyone, Vince here. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up, a couple weeks after we recorded this…
(2023-07-12). Wednesday 7/19: Renters' Rights Clinic in West Oakland. indybay.org Oakland Public Library: West Oakland Branch | 1801 Adeline Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2023-07-12). How the Taliban Crushed the CIA's Heroin Bonanza in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). China's further development has priority. indybay.org The focus of Chinese policy remains the economic and social development of the country… Despite the enormous successes in economic and social development, there is still a long way to go before China catches up and can also keep up with the rich industrialized countries in terms of per capita economic output.
(2023-07-12). More than 70,000 immigrants have arrived in Italy by sea this year. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Some 72,387 irregular immigrants disembarked on Italian coasts from January 1 to July 11, 2023, according to a report from the Ministry of the Interior.
(2023-07-12). Seismicity in Cuba during the first half of the year, no fear. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Although a large part of all 13 active zones of the Cuban National Seismological Service (SSNC) registered a high occurrence of tremors during the first semester of this year, the summary of that trend points to moderation.
(2023-07-12). PEG for Chemical Synthesis. indybay.org The application of PEG in chemical synthesis has a long history. It has been widely used in combinatorial chemistry and organic chemistry. It can provide homogeneous reaction conditions and has the advantages of easy purification and easy analysis. Therefore, using PEG as a solvent and/or catalyst has been increasingly applied in laboratory research and industrial production.
(2023-07-12). Jamaica bets on food security with new agro-parks. plenglish.com The project will add cold storage for the agricultural network's highly perishable products, including vegetables, spices, fruits, roots and tubers. | With this extension, the country's agro-park network will reach 3,100 hectares and will have 11 parks by 2025. | Infrastructure works, such as farm design, irrigation systems, road networks, lighting and drainage, are underway at the new facilities in Essex Valley, Parnassus and Bridge Pen. | Owen Scarlett, senior director of Agroparks and Production Zones at Agro-Invest, said that this is the second and final stage of the project. | Although the parks are owned b…
(2023-07-12). U.S. Government Launches Investigation Into Cedars-Sinai Hospital Over Black Mothers. moguldom.com Health inequality among Black women is a matter of life and death. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is now facing a federal civil rights investigation over the treatment of Black mothers. "Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," …
(2023-07-12). Friday 7/14: Protest Rally: NO U.S. Cluster Munitions to Ukraine. indybay.org Window On The Bay / Monterey Waterfront Park, 717 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, CA…
(2023-07-12). Saturday 7/15: Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade. indybay.org Intersection of Alvarado Street and Polk Street in Monterey.
(2023-07-12). Bidenomics? Black Workers Now Account For 90 Percent Of Unemployment Rise. moguldom.com The unemployment rate for Black workers fell to record lows earlier this year but it's on the rise again, with Black workers accounting for 90 percent of the spike in U.S. joblessness since April, while white unemployment fell in June. The unemployment rate for whites fell in June to 3.1 percent, the Labor Department reported …
(2023-07-12). Report: Biden Administration Debating Sending ATACMs to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is quietly debating whether or not to provide Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have a range of up to 190 miles, The New York Times reported Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal reported at the end of June that the administration was moving closer to providing Ukraine with ATACMS, which …
(2023-07-12). Admissions letters aim to draw more attention. ecns.cn Around this time of year, colleges start thinking about the designs of their college admissions letters to draw more attention from outstanding senior high school graduates.
(2023-07-12). NATO summit: the conveners failed to provide the document's security. indybay.org
(2023-07-12). Costly amalgamations: the university merger mania. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-12). Who fuels war and profits from it. indybay.org It is morally indefensible to support the strategy of fighting Russia to the last Ukrainian. Nor is it moral to remain silent when the U.S. pursues strategies and policies that cannot achieve its stated | goals. This senseless pursuit of defeating Russia in the spirit of some kind of 19th century imperial victory is unattainable.
(2023-07-12). CARICOM on the right track to reduce food imports. plenglish.com Georgetown, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is nowadays on the right track to meet its goal of mitigating its high food import bill by 25% in 2025, as stated by Guyana's President H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali.
(2023-07-12). Medicines for Cuba, solidarity without blockade. plenglish.com Washington, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) More than two tons of medicines purchased and collected in the United States thanks to a project by the Interfaith Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) are set in Miami to be shipped to Cuba.
(2023-07-12). Saturday 8/5: SF Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony in Commemoration of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. indybay.org Berkeley: RSVP for location details | Saturday, Aug. 5th in the evening…
(2023-07-12). Saturday 7/15: Street Spirit comeback party and fundraiser! indybay.org Tamarack, Oakland (1501 Harrison Street)…
(2023-07-12). Corea del Norte lanza misil hacia el mar del Este. telesurtv.net Según los reportes, el cohete habría volado a una altitud de 6.000 kilómetros durante 74 minutos, lo que sería el mayor tiempo de vuelo de un proyectil norcoreano jamás registrado.
(2023-07-12). Fallece novelista checo Milan Kundera a los 94 años de edad. telesurtv.net Kundera, quien desde los años 1980 escribía en idioma francés, publicó en 1984 La insoportable levedad del ser, su llamada obra maestra y con la cual alcanzó fama mundial.
(2023-07-12). Presidente de Irán comienza en Kenia gira por países africanos. telesurtv.net Raisi "ha viajado a Kenia al frente de una delegación económica y política de alto nivel", resaltó la cancillería del país persa.
(2023-07-12). La JEP de Colombia denuncia amenazas de muerte a funcionarios. telesurtv.net Los funcionarios de las distintas instancias de la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (JEP) fueron amenazados de muerte por el grupo narcoparamilitar identificado como "Águilas Negras".
(2023-07-12). Expropian tierras a sobrevivientes salvadoreños de la masacre de El Mozote. telesurtv.net Los jueces de primera instancia con jurisdicción civil estarán encargados de procesar la demanda de declaración de "dominio eminente" a favor del Estado.
(2023-07-12). Friday 8/4: Abolish Nuclear Weapons at Lawarence Livermore Lab & Globally – Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil. indybay.org West Gate of Lawarence Livermore Lab | 7000 East Ave | Livermore CA 94550…
(2023-07-12). Uruguay exported fewer industrial products in June. plenglish.com A report from the guild compares the performance with respect to the first months of 2022 and for a similar period in 2023, which also reported a reduction of 16.4 percent in physical exports. | The document pointed out that the requests for export of goods in June were for 860 million dollars, 30.5 percent less than in the same month of 2022. | In the accumulated of the year, exports of primary products fell 33.7 percent, compared to the same period of 2022, driven by a 76-percent reduction of soybean foreign sales, the text specified. | It added that foreign sales of industrial manufactures origin contracted b…
(2023-07-12). Aleksandar Vučić was "offended" by Erdoğan? journal-neo.org
(2023-07-12). Turkey vs NATO: It isn't just Tit for Tat. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-12). What's the problem regarding radioactive water discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant? A delegation of South Korean scientists visits the NPP. Part 2. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-12). The United States: Prison house of Indigenous nations. peoplesworld.org 
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) addressed the most pressing, immediate issue facing Indigenous children and Tribal sovereignty, but it left some serious loopholes. The important point is that it left the ICWA intact, while not addressing a number of important questions, which is par for the course for the American judicial system …
(2023-07-12). Communists clean up capitalism's mess, one mile at a time. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—With climate change bringing soaring heat waves and catastrophic floods on a mass scale around the world, the Sacramento Valley formational club of the Communist Party USA decided to take their efforts to clean up their community local—by adopting a highway. "We give a damn in practical ways, service to beautify our slice of …
(2023-07-12). China launches methane-powered space rocket. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) China sent into space its first methane-powered rocket, which was developed by the domestic company LandSpace.This issue is considered a milestone of high technology in the hands of the private sector.
(2023-07-12). DPRK remembers Osan combat. plenglish.com Pyongyang, July 12 (Prensa Latina) The people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) recalled the battle of the Osan area, which meant the first defeat of the U.S. invaders during the Korean War (1950-1953).
(2023-07-12). Peoples' Summit demands Cuba's removal from terrorism list. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) In a declaration of principles, the Brussels-2023 Peoples' Summit demanded that the United States remove Cuba from its unilateral list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
(2023-07-12). Venezuela 'Hikes' Diesel Price to $0.32 per Liter. orinocotribune.com 
An adjustment to the price of diesel fuel for the industrial sector was made official in Venezuela after being published in the government gazette. The new price is equivalent to 32 US cents per liter. In addition, Article 2 of the resolution states that the government may evaluate the use of different prices for sectors considered to be a priority. | The new price is a necessary adjustment after the US restricted, under illegal sanctions, exports of diesel to Venezuela in 2021, while President Maduro's administration retained a subsidized price equivalent to slightly less than half a cent per liter in US dollars…
(2023-07-12). Onetime child symbol of the U.S. blockade Elián González elected to Cuba's congress. peoplesworld.org 
HAVANA (AP)—Elián González has the same big, expressive eyes he did 23 years ago when an international custody battle transformed him into the face of the long-strained relations between Cuba and the United States. Now 29, González is stepping into Cuban politics. He was recently elected to his country's legislature with hopes of helping his …
(2023-07-12). Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks; States Scrutinize Spending. popularresistance.org Pottstown, Pennsylvania — The public school system here had to scramble in 2018 when the local hospital, newly purchased, was converted to a tax-exempt nonprofit entity. | The takeover by Tower Health meant the 219-bed Pottstown Hospital no longer had to pay federal and state taxes. It also no longer had to pay local property taxes, taking away more than $900,000 a year from the already underfunded Pottstown School District, school officials said. | The district, about an hour's drive from Philadelphia, had no choice but to trim expenses. It cut teacher aide positions and eliminated middle school foreign la…
(2023-07-12). Nurses Rising Up To Demand Action to Fix Health Worker Crisis. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-07-12). British Defense Minister Says Ukraine Needs to Show More Gratitude. news.antiwar.com British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Wednesday that Ukraine needs to show more gratitude for the support it receives from the West when asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of NATO's communiqué. "Whether we like it or not, people want to see a bit of gratitude," Wallace told reporters. A day earlier, Zelensky wrote …
(2023-07-12). Russia's Spy Chief Says He Spoke With CIA Director About Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Sergey Naryshkin, the head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), confirmed on Wednesday that he spoke with CIA Director William Burns after Yevgeny Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion. US media outlets reported at the end of June that Burns phoned Naryshkin to assure that the US was not involved in Prigozhin's mutiny. But Naryshkin said the two …
(2023-07-12). 'Garden of Alla: The Alla Nazimova Story': Brilliant one-woman theater. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — If you are a fan of plays featuring and exploring bravura acting, Hollywood history, LGBTQIA issues, creative stagecraft, feminism, anti-Semitism, one-person shows, illustrator Aubrey Beardsley and more, strap on those running shoes and dash, do not walk, to experience Garden of Alla: The Alla Nazimova Story, which is currently having a limited …
(2023-07-12). Ellen Brown: The Federal Debt Trap: Issues and Possible Solutions. scheerpost.com 
By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost "Rather than collecting taxes from the wealthy," wrote the New York Times Editorial Board in a July 7 opinion piece, "the government is paying the wealthy to borrow their money." Titled "America Is Living on Borrowed Money," the editorial observes that over the next decade, according to the …
(2023-07-12). Matt Taibbi: Where Have All the Liberals Gone? scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-12). Patrick Lawrence: A Yellen in the China Shop. scheerpost.com 
Given where the Biden regime sets the bar for its trans—Pacific statecraft these days, you have to wonder whether they chant "Limbo lower now!" as they send off the next official on one of these pointless demarches.
(2023-07-12). Revealed: Major US Banks Are Funding Anti-LGBTIQ Groups. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-12). The New York Times Has Decided We Need to Cut Social Security and Medicare. scheerpost.com 
By Dean Baker / Beat the Press (CEPR) The New York Times editorial board came to a shocking realization this week: we are living on borrowed money. That was the headline of an editorial it ran calling for deficit reduction. Having discovered the deficit, the piece then went on to call for a combination of increased revenue …
(2023-07-12). Police Turned Up To A Coal Mine Operating Without A Licence. popularresistance.org Merthyr (South Wales) Limited started operating Ffos-y-Fran, located about 25 miles north of Cardiff, in 2007. It is the UK's largest opencast coal mine. However, after 15 years of opposition from local residents and ecological campaigners, Merthyr was supposed to stop mining on 6 September 2022. When the day arrived, though, the company simply applied for an extension and continued taking coal from the ground, causing despair for residents and campaigners. | Then, on 26 April, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council unanimously rejected the extension. This should have stopped Merthyr completely.
(2023-07-12). Cuban lawmakers reject European Parliament's interfering resolution. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The International Relations Commission of Cuba's National People's Power Assembly on Wednesday rejected the European Parliament's resolution, whose content highly interferes with and defames Cuba's reality.
(2023-07-12). Palestine criticizes international reaction to Israeli crimes. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government criticized Wednesday the timid reactions of the international community in the face of the ethnic cleansing Israel conducts in occupied East Jerusalem.
(2023-07-12). Syria describes OPCW's work as erroneous. plenglish.com Damascus, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government, on Wednesday, deemed essential a comprehensive review of the working methods, which it described as erroneous, adopted by the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
(2023-07-12). Matrix wins top prize in Imperial's competition for women-led startups. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial student startup has developed a self-use pelvic assessment tool and diagnosis device, supported by AI.
(2023-07-12). IAEA Approves Japan's Plan to Release Nuclear Contaminated Water into the Sea. libya360.wordpress.com
(2023-07-12). Interview with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu: The Failure of the Ukrainian Counteroffensive. libya360.wordpress.com If Ukraine uses cluster munitions, Russia will respond in kind! Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu gave an interview about the situation in Ukraine. Shoigu noted that the Ukrainian counter-offensive had failed.
(2023-07-12). Kenya Committing Atrocities in Somalia with US Backing. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdulahi The US "war on terror" brought nothing but terror to the Horn of Africa. Kenya is a US client state which has spent years destabilizing Somalia under the guise of fighting terrorism. Kenya rarely showed political inclination to interfere with Somalia's internal affairs until 2010 when it sent troops across the border under…
(2023-07-12). The UK-Rwanda Pact to Keep Migrants from Crossing the English Channel. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison The UK is spearheading a European drive to outsource migrants to Rwanda. UK officials have been trying to ship African and Middle Eastern migrants to Rwanda since June 2022 despite successful legal challenges mounted by immigrant rights advocates, including intervention by the European Court of Human Rights . At the end of June, three UK…
(2023-07-12). European youths are summoned to condemn the blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Youth in Europe were invited today by the Youth Network of the European Left Party to stand up with Cuba in its struggle against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States.
(2023-07-12). Peoples' Summit calls for respectful EU-Latin American relations. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Brussels-2023 Peoples' Summit today called for relations of mutual respect and reciprocity between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean, ties that it demands to be free from interference.
(2023-07-12). Three dead and 10 wounded after explosive attack in Jalisco. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) An explosive attack on a state prosecutor's van in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga left three dead and 10 wounded, the governor's office reported today in a tweet.
(2023-07-12). Venezuela rejects entry of US submarine into Cuban bay. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The entry of a US nuclear-powered submarine in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, whose space was hijacked by the United States, was rejected by the National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Venezuela-Cuba, according to a statement issued today.
(2023-07-12). 'It Felt Like a Wasted Opportunity to Hold Oil Executives to Account'. fair.org
(2023-07-12). It's Hard To Engage In China-Bashing Without Tripping On Contradictions. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-12). Thousands Of Los Angeles Hotel Workers Are On Strike Again. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-12). 'NATO' is the Nazi Alliance Treaty Organization. theduran.com
(2023-07-12). RFK Jr. Had No Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein, Or With His Sex-Blackmail Operation. theduran.com
(2023-07-12). The GOP Is Now A Fascist Party— Has That Made The Democrats A Fundamentally Conservative Party? downwithtyranny.com
(2023-07-12). The War in Ukraine Shifts Decisively in Russia's Favor. sonar21.com 
Volodomyr Zelensky got the bad news in Vilnius — notwithstanding lip service from some of the NATO members — the United States and Germany are refusing to let Ukraine join…
(2023-07-12). Russia-Cuba: a new beginning. thealtworld.com In the current geopolitical turbulence, not many countries continue to maintain an unambiguous and friendly stance towards Russia. Even among its neighbours there are states whose leaders prefer to keep silent or use the situation to improve their own position. But among old friends, the Republic of Cuba maintains a clear course. At the UN, Cuba always votes in favour of Russia (or against anti-Russian resolutions pushed by the collective West). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has expressed some support for Moscow's special military operation and condemned NATO countries. Cuban media, primarily those with inter…
(2023-07-12). Tenth anniversary of Lac Mégantic tragedy shows little change on rail safety. peoplesworld.org 
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio—It's sometimes amazing what one event—in this case, the Norfolk Southern freight train derailment that sent an atomic-like cloud over East Palestine, Ohio—can do to move minds in the Nation's Capital. Whether it'll move legislation is another matter. Especially when you combine the reaction to that smash, which befouled the air and water …
(2023-07-12). The Company Salivating Over The Medicaid Disaster. levernews.com 
(2023-07-12). A primer on deficit spending and its ability to continue. thealtworld.com Deficit spending is when government overspends its revenues and issues Treasury bills/bonds to borrow the money to fill the gap. If the debt instruments cannot be sold at the interest rate the Fed is maintaining, the Fed buys the bonds. | The US dollar being world currency means that foreign central banks are content to hold their reserves in interest-bearing US Treasury bills/bonds. Thus it has not been a problem to finance US trade and budget deficits. | US Treasury debt is denominated in US dollars, so US bills/bonds can always be redeemed by Federal Reserve creation of US dollars. | The problem arises if the…
(2023-07-12). Venezuela's Communist Party Members Request Supreme Court to Appoint Special Board for Party Restructuring. orinocotribune.com A group of Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) members requested the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) to appoint a special board for restructuring the party. | The group's spokesperson, Victor Parra, spoke to the media outside the court. He explained that they went to the court to "ask for justice regarding the administration of the party." | Parra reported that the group filed an appeal before the Constitutional Chamber of the TSJ asking for a special board because they consider the current PCV leadership illegitimate and illegal for having been elected in a party congress where "more than 80% of the party members…
(2023-07-12). Cuba Condemns US Nuclear Submarine in Guantánamo. orinocotribune.com Cuba condemned the presence of a US nuclear submarine at the Guantánamo naval base in Cuba earlier this month. Cuban authorities labeled the move a military provocation. | On Tuesday, July 11, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated via social media, "We categorically condemn the presence between July 5 and 8 of a nuclear submarine at the Guantánamo naval base. It constitutes a provocative escalation by the US, which forces us to question what strategic purpose it is pursuing in our region, declared a Zone of Peace." | According to the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), the submarine tha…
(2023-07-12). 13 July, Twitter Space: Political Prisoners for Palestine: A crime to care? samidoun.net 
DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT DISCUSSION OF THE PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS ▪️ What shall we do when Palestine supporters are repeatedly put behind bars for protesting for our brothers and sisters in Palestine? ▪️ What can we do to help them continue fighting against companies like Elbit Systems who provide the arms to kill innocent men, …
(2023-07-12). Jenin, Toulouse is with you! samidoun.net 
At the call of the Association France-Palestine Solidarité, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra, Solidarité Palestine Toulouse and the Comité 31 du Mouvement de la Paix, around 50 people gathered at the exit of the Jean Jaurès metro station in Toulouse, France, on Tuesday, 11 July. Participants in the demonstration included delegations from the CGT labour union, the Union Syndicale Solidaires, political parties …
(2023-07-12). Solidarity with Soha Bechara: Lebanese resistance struggler detained and deported from Greece. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces the Greek government and European Union's denial of entry to Souha Bechara, the Lebanese resistance struggler, former political prisoner and Communist activist. As she traveled from Beirut through Athens to Switzerland, she was stopped in the Athens airport by Greek officials, detained for multiple hours and deported to Lebanon, …
(2023-07-12). John Kiriakou: The Murder of 'Whitey' BulgerJohn Kiriakou. scheerpost.com 
Mug shot of James J. Bulger, 1959. (Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) By John Kiriakou / Consortium News I've written a great deal about the broken, incompetent mess that is the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the largest and best-funded bureau in the U.S. Department of Justice. In just the last year, BOP officials have been prosecuted for the …
(2023-07-12). Can U.S. Capitalists Really "Decouple" from China? soundcloud.com On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to China for some of the highest-profile talks yet between the Chinese government and the Biden administration. As a fierce struggle over the future of the world economy plays out, the United States has maintained the Trump-era tariffs and is …
(2023-07-12). UN fails to agree Syria aid lifeline extension. thecanary.co On 11 July, the UN Security Council failed to reach consensus on extending a key Syria aid route. This threw into doubt a vital mechanism that provides life-saving support to millions of people. Russia vetoed a nine-month extension of the agreement authorising the operation of the conduit during a vote at the UN headquarters in …
(2023-07-12). EARTH'S GREATEST ENEMY | OFFICIAL TRAILER. youtube.com 
A new film by Abby Martin exposing the world's biggest polluter: the US military. Earth's Greatest Enemy is a new documentary film investigating the Pentagon's catastrophic toll on the planet—from carbon emissions, to toxic dumping, to habitat destruction and more, while highlighting the struggles against it. This will be the first ever piece of media …
(2023-07-12). Bukele emprende camino a reelección pese a inconstitucionalidad. telesurtv.net El Tribunal Supremo Electoral sostuvo que no tiene objeción pues la sala constitucional resolvió que es posible que Bukele busque la reelección.
(2023-07-12). Explosión en Jalisco, México, deja varios muertos y heridos. telesurtv.net Según los medios locales, el suceso se produjo a las 18: 50 del martes cuando los agentes inspeccionaban una vivienda en la que supuestamente se hallaron restos humanos.
(2023-07-12). Thames Water scandal — is the party drawing to a close? thecommunists.org As we go to press it has been announced that Sarah Bentley, the CEO of Thames Water, is resigning on the basis that the company is no longer financially viable. The Times is reporting that government ministers are drawing up contingency plans for the company's collapse. It seems that next year average water bills across …
(2023-07-12). What exactly is the Orange Order celebrating? thecommunists.org The following article is reproduced from the Irish News, with thanks. Today (1 July) marks the start of the marching month of July. It is sometimes called the mad month which, just like clockwork, sees bonfires in built-up areas, parades (and feeder parades), speeches and resolutions, banners and all the rest. (The marching month is …
(2023-07-12). Nous sommes encouragés et inspirés par la combativité des travailleurs franàßais. thecommunists.org
(2023-07-12). Joti Brar: Nos anima e inspira el espíritu de lucha de los trabajadores franceses. thecommunists.org
(2023-07-12). Oilsands giants pushed feds to delay and weaken emissions cap rules. thenarwhal.ca The Pathways Alliance, an organization of some of Canada's largest oil producers, want a limit on the sector's air pollution.
(2023-07-12). Nation State 'Anarchists' Side With Capitalists to Silence Talk of Peace. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Jul 10, 2023 |
(2023-07-11). Cuban president slams US for "genocidal act" of depriving Cubans of oxygen during the pandemic. peoplesdispatch.org Cuba was prohibited from accessing spare parts for their only oxygen plant as well as importing medical oxygen due to the blockade, as COVID-19 ran rampant…
(2023-07-11). A dark day for peace: Communists slam Sweden's likely accession to NATO. peoplesdispatch.org As Turkey agreed to lift its veto on Sweden's accession to NATO, communists in these countries condemned the expanding footprint of the military alliance and the accompanying militarization…
(2023-07-11). In Chile, having a good constitution doesn't guarantee social change. peoplesdispatch.org "We are a generation totally interested in taking power," says
(2023-07-11). The Other Americans: Bukele's Concentration of Power in El Salvador. progressive.org A constitutional provision prohibits re-election in the Central American country, but Nayib Bukele has continued to concentrate power around himself and his political party and utilized his co-optation of the courts to get around the ban.
(2023-07-11). US Watchdog Validates Whistleblower Claims Against Agriculture Department's Largest Research Facility. thedissenter.org 
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) (Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture)The following is an exclusive for paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Exclusive content is accessible to all readers during July. If you appreciate what you read, become a subscriber with this
(2023-07-11). America's lost promise of economic rights. therealnews.com 
Inequality lies at the heart of contemporary American politics—from the dizzying power of corporations and the billionaire class to the racialized and gendered dimensions of wealth and income disparities. Yet the question of economic justice, as well as the struggle to attain it, also has long historical roots. Mark Paul joins The Marc Steiner Show to discuss his new book,
(2023-07-11). Chris Hedges: Journalists abandoned Julian Assange and slit their own throats. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-11). FARC Leader Iván Márquez Dies in Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Márquez was the lead negotiator for the rebel organization in peace talks with the Colombian government but returned to armed struggle in 2019.
(2023-07-11). Red Scare reloaded: Chinese "foreign agents" and a new era of McCarthyism. liberationnews.org 
This new era of McCarthyism reproduces the same paranoia as the first iteration in the 1950s: that communist infiltrators both in government and throughout wider society are influencing policy and public opinion in the enemy's interests.
(2023-07-11). US deepens Ukraine conflict by promising cluster bombs, which target civilians. liberationnews.org 
As war goes on, the U.S. continues to escalate it, and to get more and more directly involved.
(2023-07-11). NATO/CIA false flag operation in Račak in 1999 set precedent for similar operations in Syria and Ukraine that were designed to create a pretext for military intervention. mronline.org 
Clinton administration claimed Serbian forces massacred civilians when deaths at Raƒçak resulted from fighting between Serbian Army and terrorist Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), which Washington supported…
(2023-07-11). Africa sets the course for Latin America and multipolarity. mronline.org 
The African continent, like the American continent, was subjected to colonization and intervention by European nations and, although the processes were different, there are common channels between the two histories, just as there are with Asia.
(2023-07-11). Cambodian Premier reminds Ukraine of the horrors of cluster bombs. mronline.org 
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recalls Cambodia's "painful experience" with U.S.-dropped cluster munitions in the 1970s, which continue to cause casualties to this date.
(2023-07-11). Bahamas: Republic Claims After Half Century. telesurenglish.net Thousands of Bahamians took to the streets of Nassau yesterday to celebrate half a century of political independence from Great Britain. | Related: | The big day is celebrated with a 10-day celebration beginning around July 1 leading up to the official Independence Day on July 10. The full roster of events traditionally includes colorful float parades, musical performances, and special church services to mark the occasion. Do…
(2023-07-11). Police Officers Convicted in Argentina for Racial Hate Crime. telesurenglish.net The Argentine justice system sentenced on Tuesday nine police officers accused of the murder of Lucas Gonzalez, a 17-year-old teenager who was riddled with bullets in late November 2021 in the capital, Buenos Aires. | RELATED: | Commissioner Gabriel Isassi and officers Fabián López and Juan José Nieva were sentenced to life imprisonment as guilty of homicide. The conviction was for five times aggravated homicide including malice aforethought, raci…
(2023-07-11). America Is Using NATO's Carrot-and-Stick Strategy to Perpetuate the War in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Join us on , , and . | In the run-up to next Tuesday's NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, and the subsequent meeting of defence ministers in Brussels, Belgium, a few days later, Ukraine's possible accession to the Western mi…
(2023-07-11). NATO Summit, a Theater of the Absurd. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-07-11). Open Letter to His Holiness, Pope Francis I, Bishop of Rome. strategic-culture.org
(2023-07-11). Our Biggest Errors in Afghanistan and What We Should Learn from Them. strategic-culture.org
(2023-07-11). Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen. aclu.org 
Last month, the Supreme Court issued a The ACLU submitted…
(2023-07-11). Capitalism is the Tumor, Solidarity Is Our Medicine. itsgoingdown.org Reflections from Peter Gelderloos on his ongoing crowdfunding campaign and its implications for health-care, capitalism, and solidarity. Support his GoFundMe campaign here. At the end of April I had a seizure and after some scans they found a brain tumor. At the end of June I had an operation in which they took out half…
(2023-07-11). Water Stations for Migrants at the Border Are Being Destroyed Amid Heat Waves. truthout.org A massive heat dome is starting to engulf the southern United States this week. It could grow to be one of the worst in the region's history, breaking records for intensity and longevity and impacting some 50 million people in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California and Nevada. Heat domes are a key part of heat waves and have become hotter and longer due to climate change… |
(2023-07-11). Alabama Senator Condemned for Claiming White Nationalism Isn't a Racist Ideology. truthout.org Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) has faced widespread criticism this week for refusing to condemn white nationalism as racist and for downplaying the ideology's growing influence in right-wing politics. In a CNN appearance on Monday night, host Kaitlan Collins asked Tuberville to clarify a comment he made on a Birmingham radio station in May, when he suggested that white nationalism and… |
(2023-07-11). KS Judge Bars Trans People From Being Able to Change Their Gender on Licenses. truthout.org A Kansas state judge has placed an injunction on a policy that allowed transgender and nonbinary people to change their driver's licenses to reflect their true gender. Since 2019, nearly 400 people in the state have changed their gender status on their licenses, after a federal order said that Kansas must grant trans people the ability to do so. In spite of a new state law that passed earlier this… |
(2023-07-11). Trump's Lawyers Demand Indefinite Delay to Mar-a-Lago Docs Trial. truthout.org Lawyers for former President Donald Trump made a late-night filing on Monday in the federal case involving his improper storage of government documents, many of them classified, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida following his exit from the White House. The filing from Trump's lawyers was made in response to a request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and special counsel Jack Smith to begin… |
(2023-07-11). Russian POWs used as human shields during Ukrainian demining operations. infobrics.org The case exposes very clearly Kiev's anti-humanitarian practices.
(2023-07-11). BRICS Is Evolving from China-Russia Dream to Potential U.S. Nightmare. infobrics.org Global interest among nations seeking to join the BRICS economic bloc led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is demonstrating its growing influence as a new geopolitical force with the potential to challenge the largely Western-led financial system…
(2023-07-11). BRICS Expansion Plan and Launching of BRICS Currency to Decrease Influence of US Dollar. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS would be a major blow to the US dollar, which is currently the world's reserve currency. The US dollar is used in most international transactions, and it is also the currency of choice for many countries when they hold foreign reserves besides BRICS would enhance its global influence, creating a more balanced multipolar world order by including other emerging economies…
(2023-07-11). Economist Discusses BRICS Currency's Prospect of Becoming Global Currency. infobrics.org Economist Alexis Habiyaremye from the University of Johannesburg says that a proposed common BRICS currency, if used effectively and systematically for all trade transactions between BRICS nations, would "alleviate the burden on these countries to finance" the "disproportionate advantage that the dollar enjoyed in the international monetary system."
(2023-07-11). Erdogan still firmly in NATO bloc despite blackmailing EU. infobrics.org Turkey breaks deal with Russia and releases Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
(2023-07-11). China hits back at entire Western industries with rare-earth elements restrictions. infobrics.org Even the Pentagon seems to be in quiet panic, as it announced the invoking of the Defense Production Act to boost the domestic mining and processing capacity of gallium and germanium. This is because gallium is one of the key elements used in the production of advanced AESA (active electronically scanned array) radars.
(2023-07-11). World Meteorological Organization Says Last Week Was the Hottest Ever Recorded. truthout.org The World Meteorological Organization said Monday that preliminary data shows last week was the hottest on record, a finding that was widely expected after global temperature records shattered in four consecutive days amid scorching heatwaves. Christopher Hewitt, the WMO's director of climate services, said in a statement that "we are in uncharted territory and we can expect more records to fall… |
(2023-07-11). Pride and Prejudice: Returning to Our Roots in Wake of Anti-LGBTQ Ruling. truthout.org This past Pride month started off like any other for me, with celebrations, advocacy events and parades. However, on the last day of Pride month, the Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow to LGBTQ+ rights, with its ruling on 303 Creative v. Elenis. To me, it felt like this ruling was stealing the joy and resistance LGBTQ+ folks harnessed and celebrated all month long. I was overwhelmed with… |
(2023-07-11). Reform Caucus in Amazon Labor Union Sues Board to Hold Leadership Election. truthout.org One year after the landmark union victory at the Amazon warehouse JFK8 on Staten Island, New York, the brightly colored posters that once adorned the glass at the iconic bus stop in front of the plant are gone. This was the bus stop from which Chris Smalls, Derrick Palmer, Connor Spence, Gerald Bryson, Jordan Flowers, and others launched an insurrection that won an unprecedented union… |
(2023-07-11). Toxic PFAS Are in Our Drinking Water. Here's How to Limit Your Exposure. truthout.org Last week, we learned from a federal, nationwide study that at least 45 percent of tap water from both public utilities and private wells is likely contaminated with one or more type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), an extensive family of synthetic and often toxic chemicals used in a variety of industrial processes and consumer products. Exposure to certain levels of PFAS is linked… |
(2023-07-11). Here's How Organizing to Abolish the Prison Industrial Complex Works in Practice. truthout.org As more activists embrace abolition of the prison industrial complex, here's what this work demands of us in practice. In the early 2000s, I sat in an organizing meeting discussing how to prevent a new prison from being built. After listening to several people talk about ways our coalition could encourage the prison to be sited somewhere else or on a smaller footprint, I wondered aloud if we… |
(2023-07-11). Advocates Urge Schumer to "Put an End to Insulin Profiteering" in Health Package. truthout.org A coalition of 40 advocacy groups is urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) to adopt a strong set of provisions to lower insulin prices and "put an end to insulin profiteering" in an upcoming health package. The groups, led by watchdog Public Citizen and diabetes advocacy group T1International, sent a letter to Schumer on Monday saying that, while some progress has been made over… |
(2023-07-11). Democrats Set Up Vote on Bill to Rein In Supreme Court Corruption. truthout.org Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee are taking steps to address corruption on the Supreme Court at a time when the Court is eroding the public's rights at an unprecedented rate. On Monday, Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Chair Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) announced in a… |
(2023-07-11). Republicans Unveil Sweeping Bill to Massively Suppress Voters Ahead of 2024. truthout.org On Monday, House Republicans introduced a sweeping voter suppression bill that the party is touting as the "most conservative election bill" considered in the House in decades. Republicans traveled to Georgia, a major front of the party's voter suppression campaign, to unveil the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act — a combination of almost 50 standalone bills that would urge states to… |
(2023-07-11). Rikers Island Might Be Put Under Federal Control After Recent Scandal. truthout.org An independent monitor in a federal court case investigating conditions at Rikers Island released a scathing report on Monday recommending that the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) be held in contempt for failing to implement promised safety improvements at the jail. The report alleges that the city has not made substantial progress in implementing the Action Plan that city… |
(2023-07-11). Minneapolis Climate Justice Committee demands polluters relocate. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On July 9, 40 activists, organizers and community members gathered to rally for environmental justice. The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) organized this rally as a kickoff event for their new campaign to force two heavy polluters, Bituminous Roadways and Smith Foundry, out of the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. | Over the past couple months, the people of Minneapolis have been celebrating their success of winning a major environmental justice fight against the demolition of the Roof Depot in the East Phillips neighborhood. While the people continue to celebrate this win, the CJC has…
(2023-07-11). The Heat: U.S. Cluster Bombs to Ukraine. america.cgtn.com 
In a controversial move, the U.S. will supply Ukraine with cluster bombs. And, is President Joe Biden under pressure to step aside? As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws closer, members of his own party are urging Joe Biden to make way for a new, …
(2023-07-11). Focusing on gender equity on World Population Day. america.cgtn.com 
It's World Population Day. Eight billion people living on this planet presents a unique set of challenges. But this year, the United Nations is choosing to focus on one specific issue: gender equality.
(2023-07-11). The road ahead and the battle for democracy. cpusa.org 
Address to the CPUSA National Committee presented by co-chair Joe Sims on June 24th. It's been edited to reflect the discussion. | This meeting marks the first time in many a year that the National Committee (NC) has met here in New York at Winston Unity Hall. Welcome home! We've missed you. | Over the years, a great and enduring legacy was forged within these walls. It was here that the collective led by Gus Hall and Henry Winston guided our party's path for nearly two decades. Indeed, these walls were witness to many stories, and if they could talk they might tell some powerful tales. Stories about how young…
(2023-07-11). Big turn out for NAIDOC march. greenleft.org.au Thousands took part in the annual NAIDOC march for land rights and justice for First Nations. Chris Peterson and Chloe DS reports…
(2023-07-11). Greenwashing ExxonMobil's Oil Boom in Guyana. fpif.org The Biden administration is helping a consortium of oil companies led by ExxonMobil take advantage of an ongoing oil boom in Guyana by claiming that related deals will be beneficial to the environment. | Administration officials point to two such deals in particular: an oil company's purchase of carbon credits to safeguard Guyana's forests and a project underway to provide Guyana with electricity from offshore natural gas. These deals related to the oil boom, they argue, are enabling the country to protect its environment, even as oil companies continue pumping more and more oil from their offshore oil rigs. | "G…
(2023-07-11). Behind D.C.'s first Ukrainian restaurant. america.cgtn.com 
During a time of conflict in his home country, one chef is bringing his passion for cooking and Ukrainian culture to Washington, D.C. | CGTN's Frances Kuo meets the executive chef of the city's first Ukrainian restaurant.
(2023-07-11). Denver unveils new Chinatown mural. america.cgtn.com 
After several months of work, a mural commemorating Denver's old Chinatown district has now been completed.
(2023-07-11). From Affirmative Action To Reparations: Bridging Racial Economic Inequality. inequality.org The Supreme Court's latest attempt to mandate colorblindness amidst the reality of deep and widespread racial inequality has dealt another strong blow against affirmative action in higher education. Yet at the same time communities across the country are recognizing that racial inequality will only be addressed if policies are specifically designed to repair these divisions. …
(2023-07-11). Canada: Thousands of dockworkers strike in British Columbia. greenleft.org.au 
About 7400 Canadian port workers, members of the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union), have been on strike at more than 30 ports across British Columbia since July 1, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-07-11). Caring for an aging population. america.cgtn.com 
July 11th marks World Population Day, a day to focus on the world's ever-changing demographics. Here in the U.S., the population is aging fast, while becoming more diverse.
(2023-07-11). #ShutDownNation: Admitted by former Israeli PMs. Ignored by Western media. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-07-11). British intelligence in the dock for CIA torture. thegrayzone.com Recent developments raise the prospect that British intelligence agents could finally face justice for their little-known role in the CIA's global torture program. Britain's foreign and domestic intelligence apparatus is facing scrutiny by a tribunal tasked with intelligence oversight. On May 26, London's infamously opaque Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) unanimously issued a landmark ruling which means the complaints of two Saudis brutally tortured at CIA black sites and jailed for years in Guantanamo Bay can finally be heard, at least …
(2023-07-11). Preview: What to Look for in the June CPI. cepr.net (The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, June 12 at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time.) Inflation is likely to continue on its downward course in June. The core CPI, which came in at 0.4 percent in May for the third consecutive month, should edge downward …
(2023-07-11). The Labor Market for Black Workers Is Good, But Not Quite as Good as Some Claim. cepr.net The historically low Black unemployment rate and the corresponding relatively high Black employment-to-population ratio or employment rate is welcome news. Overall, this good news about the current economy has not received enough attention. A recent corrective is the Washington Post's article on how the tight labor market has improved the lives of some previously impoverished …
(2023-07-11). Will AI change the music industry? america.cgtn.com 
CGTN's Mark Niu examines how AI is leaving people wondering whether AI will change the industry for better or worse.
(2023-07-11). Intellectuals Featured in U.S. Media Present 1990s as Heyday of Russian Democracy: In Reality, Chaos and Desperation Reigned Before Vladimir Putin Became President. covertactionmagazine.com Below is an interview that I conducted with Sarah Lindemann-Komarova, an American who has lived in Siberia since 1992. She was a community development activist there for 20 years. She currently focuses on research and writing, mostly about Russia and community activism. Her work has been published in The Nation and she is the co-author of …
(2023-07-11). Beware Europe's New Green Colonialism. fpif.org
(2023-07-11). Spyware exposé lets Israel off the hook. electronicintifada.net Testing of surveillance technology on Palestinians ignored by Pegasus investigators.
(2023-07-11). Australian politician's speech in Parliament was censored by YouTube. expose-news.com Liberal Democrat John Ruddick's maiden speech to the New South Wales Parliament on 28 June was censored by YouTube. The video of his speech was removed by YouTube just 7 hours after …
(2023-07-11). China calls for the UN to displace people and financialise the natural world in the name of "biodiversity" expose-news.com China's minister of ecology and environment, speaking at the United Nations, called for a collective effort to implement a global biodiversity framework. A framework which will displace an estimated 300 million indigenous …
(2023-07-11). Claims that UK's temperature last month was "the hottest since records began" is a lie. expose-news.com The year 2023 will go down as "The Return of Climate Crisis." We had a few wonderful years of pandemic-led reprieve, but now all CO2 cylinders are once again firing. Last week, …
(2023-07-11). Meet the TV Meteorologist Who Quit After Facing Death Threats for Explaining Climate Crisis on Air. democracynow.org 
Chris Gloninger resigned from his position as chief meteorologist for KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday after receiving death threats as a direct result of reporting on climate change. One man behind the emails has pleaded guilty to harassment. We speak with Gloninger, now a senior climate scientist at the Woods Hole Group, about the difficulties scientists and journalists face when reporting on the climate crisis. "Meteorologists need to be doing this more, not less," says Gloninger.
(2023-07-11). Headlines for July 11, 2023. democracynow.org Turkey Drops Opposition to Sweden's Membership as NATO Summit Opens in Lithuania, Kremlin Says Putin Spoke with Wagner Group Leaders, Including Prigozhin, After Mutiny , Historic Floods Hit Northeastern U.S. as Heat Wave Bakes Southern States, Witnesses Say Palestinian Shot by Israeli Troops Was Left to Bleed Out at Checkpoint, Protests Erupt as Israeli Lawmakers Advance Bill to Gut Judiciary, U.S. and Israel Launch Joint War Games, Rights Groups Condemn Tunisia's Government for Abandoning Asylum Seekers at Libyan Border, Iowa's GOP-Controlled Legislature Convenes Special Session to Consider Abo…
(2023-07-11). Human Rights Activists Warn Climate-Induced Heat Waves Are Killing Asylum Seekers at the Border. democracynow.org 
A massive heat dome is starting to engulf the southern United States this week. It could grow to be one of the worst in the region's history, breaking records for intensity and longevity and impacting some 50 million people in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California and Nevada. Heat domes are a key part of heat waves and have become hotter and longer due to climate change, making heat the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States. Along the Southwest border, more than 100 migrants have already died from heat this year amid the Biden administration's continued crackdo…
(2023-07-11). "A Historic Mistake": Swedish Peace Activist Decries Move to Join NATO & Abandon Neutrality. democracynow.org 
Sweden may soon join NATO after over a year of negotiations with Turkey over its bid for accession to the transatlantic military alliance. Turkey's right-wing President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan had staunchly opposed Sweden's bid due to the country's strong presence of Kurdish exiles, including members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, which Turkey considers a "terrorist" organization. Erdoƒüan attributed his unexpected change of heart to Turkey's own bid to join the European Union, which has been stalled for years, suggesting he will open the door…
(2023-07-11). Texas Governor Outlaws Life-Saving Water Breaks for Workers as Climate Crisis Fuels Heat Waves. democracynow.org 
We take a closer look at the impact of the massive heat dome in Texas, where extreme heat is bearing down on some of the state's most vulnerable populations, including workers and prisoners. At least three people have died after working in triple-digit heat, just as Republican Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a new measure that overrides mandatory water breaks for workers. Meanwhile, 32 people have been reported to have died in Texas prisons, most of which lack air conditioning and are prone to increased rates of heat-induced cardiac events. We are joined on Democracy Now! by Steven Monacelli in Dallas,…
(2023-07-11). "Mission Creep": Katrina vanden Heuvel on Ukraine's Push to Join NATO & U.S. Plan to Send Cluster Bombs. democracynow.org 
At today's NATO summit in Lithuania, member countries are expected to debate Ukraine's request to join the military alliance, which would provide additional military support for its war with Russia. Opponents to Ukrainian membership, however, warn that such a move would needlessly escalate what Russia sees as a proxy war with the United States against NATO encroachment on its western border. For more, we speak to journalist Katrina vanden Heuvel, whose recent piece for The Guardian, co-authored with James Carden, is headlined "Now is not the time for Ukraine to join NATO."…
(2023-07-11). BBC News led 'Trusted News Initiative' major factor in 2 Million Excess Deaths across the West due to extreme censorship of the dangers of COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com In 2019 the Government of the United Kingdom established a Ministry of Truth, led by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in response to what they claimed was the overwhelming amount of misinformation …
(2023-07-11). CWU imposes historic betrayal of postal workers as Royal Mail agreement accepted. wsws.org Dave Ward's depiction of the ballot as an exercise in democracy is a travesty. The CWU bureaucracy waged a vicious and targeted campaign against all those advocating a No vote.
(2023-07-11). UK's University and College Union steps up efforts to end higher education workers' struggle. wsws.org In an attempt to shut down the boycott entirely, the UCU agreed last week to a new meeting with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA). Since imposing a pay deal of between 5 and 8 percent in March, the UCEA has insisted it will not consider any further increase.
(2023-07-11). Netanyahu presses ahead with neutering the judiciary, mobilising the police to suppress protests. wsws.org With Tuesday designated a "Day of Resistance," they are protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right and ultra-religious government's introduction of legislation aimed at curtailing the powers of the judiciary as the crucial step toward assuming dictatorial powers.
(2023-07-11). Dockworkers' union spouts "internationalist" rhetoric, while conniving to sell out strike at Canada's West Coast ports. wsws.org At a rally attended by hundreds of workers in Vancouver on Sunday, the ILWU downplayed the imminent danger of strike-breaking legislation. Above all, it issued no call to mobilize the working class across Canada and its 22,000 US West Coast members—themselves without a contract for over a year—to defeat such an attack.
(2023-07-11). Japan to dump Fukushima radioactive water into Pacific Ocean. wsws.org The decision to discharge radioactive water accumulated after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has provoked opposition in Japan itself, as well as in neighbouring countries, over the potential impact on the environment and human health.
(2023-07-11). Turkish President Erdogan gives go-ahead for Sweden's NATO membership. wsws.org The announcement came on the eve of NATO's Vilnius summit, where a major escalation of the war on Russia will be discussed.
(2023-07-11). Putin met with Prigozhin and Wagner commanders days after insurrection. wsws.org In the two weeks that have followed the coup attempt, the Kremlin's official line has been marked, despite many countless twists and turns, by an extraordinary degree of leniency toward Wagner.
(2023-07-11). NATO summit in Vilnius: War plotting at the site of a historic crime. wsws.org Vilnius, once known as the "Jerusalem of Europe," was the site of some of the largest and most barbaric massacres in the history of the Nazi-led destruction of European Jewry.
(2023-07-11). Australian PM boosts involvement in Ukraine war and hails arms export deal with Germany. wsws.org Albanese's visit to Berlin, on his way to the NATO summit, further points to the development of a war economy, closely linked to those of the US and its allies, all of which are militarising rapidly.
(2023-07-11). Why were tanks and soldiers paraded through the streets of Adelaide, Australia? wsws.org People have responded with shock and anger to the military display, with many likening it to something that would be seen under a militarised, dictatorial regime.
(2023-07-11). As scab freighters arrive at US ports to avoid strike in Canada, US dockworker calls for joint strike action across North America. wsws.org The Ever Safety and the MSC Sara Elena are the first of many ships being diverted from striking ports in Canada to American ports to be unloaded. "It would be a slap in the face if they unload that cargo," one worker said. "It would really hurt their strike."
(2023-07-11). Nebraska mother faces two-year sentence for providing daughter with abortion pills. wsws.org The prosecution of Jessica Burgess and her daughter demonstrates that the aggressive criminalization of abortion is on the rise one year after of the illegitimate and undemocratic US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
(2023-07-11). A Kaleidoscope of Stories about Korean Society. journal-neo.org 
Review of the book The Koreas: The Birth of Two Nations Divided by Theodore Jun Yoo In 2023, the book The Koreas: The Birth of Two Nations Divided by South Korean Professor Theodore Jun Yoo was published in Russian. It was praised in the West as "a rare multidisciplinary study of the two Koreas from […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Chinese Prime Minister's Trip to Europe. journal-neo.org 
From June 19-23, Li Qiang, leader of the State Council (i.e., prime minister of China), who only took office in March of this year, made his first trip abroad. The focus of his first foreign tour was the European continent. Specifically, the two leading countries of the European Union, Germany and France, as well as […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Is Sleepy Joe Biden Trying to Outdo Hitler and History? journal-neo.org 
History is the most interesting subject for many reasons. Not the least of which is the fact it tends to repeat itself. And the fact that some are doomed by ignorance of this is an important lesson for today. Take German tanks, for instance. First, let's rehash a little history about the steppes of Russia […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Turkish economy has to adjust to new challenges. journal-neo.org 
The current financial crisis in Turkey demonstrates the rapid devaluation of the Turkish lira. After the second round of presidential elections, the Turkish lira has been falling in value almost daily, breaking new historic lows. Thus, on June 22 it overcame the psychological mark of 24 lira per dollar. All of this was the result […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). AI Robots Could Run the World Better Than Humans, Robots Tell UN Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Chile pays tribute to journalists killed under Pinochet dictatorship. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, July 11 (Prensa Latina) In a ceremony at the La Moneda Palace, Chilean journalists and journalism students assassinated under the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship were recalled on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Costa Rica praises Cuba's attitude ahead of destabilizing actions. plenglish.com San Jose, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The new Costa Rican generations, members of leftist parties, have praised the Cuban people ¥s attitude to repel destabilizing actions orchestrated by the United States two years ago.
(2023-07-11). Cuba reports 15 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com 87 coronavirus-infected patients were hospitalized on Monday, 50 of the reported as suspected cases and 37 as confirmed active cases, showing a stable clinical progress. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, Cuba has conducted 14,376,889 tests, of which 1,114,967 came back positive. | Out of the total number of infected people, 10 of them were contacts of already confirmed cases, two with a source of infection abroad and three were unspecified. | To date, Cuba ¥s overall death toll remains at 8,530, for a 0.77% case fatality rate compared to 1% worldwide and 1.53% in the Americas.
(2023-07-11). Madagascar calls for general elections. plenglish.com The announcement, made by Prime Minister Midi Madagasikara, confirms the date proposed by the National Independent Electoral Commission, specifies that the call is in accordance with what is stipulated by law, and emphasizes that 'the electoral process must be carried out calmly and respectfully'. | The elections follow nearly two years after the attempted coup d'état against President Andry Rajoelina, revealed by the Malagasy Prosecutor's Office in July 2021 and for which 21 defendants were charged with attempted coup d'état and attempted elimination of the President of the Republic, among others.
(2023-07-11). Ukraine lost over 26K troops in so-called counteroffensive. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Ukraine ¥s Armed Forces have lost more than 26 000 military and 3 000 units since June 4 in the so-called counteroffensive, the Russian Defense Minister Serguei Shoigu said Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Trump Lashes Out At Venezuela Again in Campaign Speech. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-11). Popular YouTuber Issues Social Media Fatwa Against Twerk Culture: You've Been Dumbed Down, F'd Into Submission. moguldom.com The recent Essence Festival was full of powerful performances and female empowerment speeches, but hitmaking soul singer India.Arie spoke out about performances by Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe that were, some others also complained, unnecessarily risqué—and the twerk culture was in full effect. The "Video" singer-songwriter noted that Megan and Monáe lacked "discretion" and encouraged their audiences to …
(2023-07-11). Russian Expert: Putin Can't Kill Wagner Boss Prigozhin Right Away, He Needs Him and Time to Figure Out Replacement. moguldom.com People who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin often go missing or wind up dead under mysterious circumstances, say observers. But one of his opponents, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is still around even after a failed attempt to oust Putin. Prigozhin is a former close confidant of Putin but is now a mercenary leader and outspoken critic of …
(2023-07-11). 6 People Killed In Takfiri Terrorists' Rais On Pakistan's Parachinar. southfront.org 
Direction of clashes between Takfiris and Shiites of Parachinar in Kurram Agency — click to view in full size | Originally published by Recent attacks by Takfiri groups on Shia areas in the Pakistani town of Parachinar, the center of the Kurram Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, six people were killed and dozens more were wounded. | As a result of the escalation of la…
(2023-07-11). Ansar Allah's Powerful Maneuver At Entrances Of Marib Governorate (Video). southfront.org 
Originally published on The Ansar Allah movement's fighters and the Republic of Yemen Armed Forces, with the use of helicopters and various drones, held a military exercise under the title "Day of Guardianship" in the Sirwah district located in the west of Marib Governorate. | On Monday (July 10), the Ansar Allah movement…
(2023-07-11). Defense Minister Shoigu Recalled Russia Has Cluster Munitions That Are More Effective Than American Ones. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | In response to Washington's decision to supply the Ukrainian military with dangerous cluster munition, Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu recalled that Russian forces also have similar weapons and they will be forced to use them against the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Shoigu noted that similar Russian shells are more effective than those made by the US, but the Russian military refrained from using them because of the threat to civilians. | Cluster munitions consist of s…
(2023-07-11). French Rioters And Palestinian Gunmen Send Similar Messages. southfront.org 
Written by At first, comparing Palestinian gunmen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to rioting youth in France may resemble likening apples to pears. | In many ways, it is. | Youth in France are full-fledged French citizens demanding an end to disenfranchisement, marginalisation, alienation, racism and law enforcement and security force brutality. | That is where Palestinians would like to be after 56 years of occupation with…
(2023-07-11). Military Situation In Iraq On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-11). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Velikaya Novosyolka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian Army continue in north of Pryyutne; | Clashes between the AFU and the Russian Army continue near the village of Makarivka; | Russian forces repelled AFU attacks near Urozhaine; | The AFU attempt to gain a stronghold near the small river between Rovnopol and Priyutnoe; | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 tanks, 15 armored vehicles, 5 pickups, 5 artillery…
(2023-07-11). Military Situation In Syria On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-11). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Terny; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Robotyne; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Sinkovka; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Orekhov; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Zaporozhye; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kherson; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Per…
(2023-07-11). Military Situation South Of Bakhmut On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Klishchiivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kurdyumivka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Stupochky; | The AFU captured some positions to the northwest of Klishchiivka. The village and the commanding heights in the area are under Russian control; | On July 10, Chechen forces captured five Ukraini…
(2023-07-11). Russian Strike Destroyed Warehouses With Western Long-Range Missiles In Mykolaiv Region — Report. southfront.org
(2023-07-11). Ukrainian Forces Struck Peaceful Cities In Zaporozhie Region With Storm Shadow And HIMARS Missiles. southfront.org 
On July 11, Ukrainian forces struck the city of Berdyansk in the Zaporozhie region with Storm Shadow missiles. The local authorities confirmed explosions in the city. Another target was the town of Tokmak in the same Zaporozhie region, which was targeted by HIMARS missiles. | The Kiev regime continues strikes with foreign missiles on civilian cities under Russian control. | There were at least two attacks on the city of Berdyansk in the afternoon. The first wave of missiles was intercepte…
(2023-07-11). NATO Summit Begins Without Victories On Ukrainian Front. southfront.org |
(2023-07-11). Amazon deforestation drops 33% in Lula's first six months. nationofchange.org "It's very positive, but we continue to have very high levels of deforestation."
(2023-07-11). Not Just ChatGPT: 10 Easy-To-Use AI Tools to Stay Ahead of The Game. moguldom.com The messaging from stakeholders is clear: AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we do business. Also riding this "transformative wave" is a growing fear of missing out (FOMO) among businesses that have not yet embraced AI tools, according to Jason Kessler, digital director at Canadian marketing agency William Joseph Communications. "Businesses that resist …
(2023-07-11). Blinken Says Ukraine Would Be 'Defenseless' Without Cluster Bombs. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday defended the Biden administration's decision to arm Ukraine with widely-banned cluster munitions, which have a devastating impact on civilians. The US is providing Ukraine with cluster munitions in the form of 155mm artillery shells. Blinken said without the cluster bombs, Ukraine would be "defenseless" because the US and …
(2023-07-11). NATO Countries Agree to Start Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s in August. news.antiwar.com Eleven NATO members agreed on Tuesday to start training Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16s in Europe this August, the first step toward getting the American-made fighter jets to the war zone in Ukraine. According to POLITICO, the training will begin in Denmark and will also be held in Romania once a support station is established …
(2023-07-11). Sullivan Says US to Move Forward With $20 Billion F-16 Sale to Turkey. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that the Biden administration will move forward with a $20 billion sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Sullivan's comments came a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to back Sweden's NATO bid after over a year of negotiations. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said …
(2023-07-11). US Intelligence Report Says Iran Is Not Trying to Make Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com A new US intelligence report has reaffirmed that Iran is not trying to build nuclear weapons despite constant claims made by Israel and Western media outlets to the contrary. "Iran is not currently undertaking the key nuclear weapons-development activities that would be necessary to produce a testable nuclear device," an unclassified summary of a report …
(2023-07-11). White House Says Ukraine Joining NATO Means War With Russia. news.antiwar.com The White House said Tuesday that NATO membership for Ukraine isn't going to happen anytime soon since it would mean war with Russia. "Of course, they are at war right now. So, NATO membership in the immediate future isn't likely because that would put NATO at war with Russia," White House National Security Council spokesman …
(2023-07-11). Zelensky Slams NATO's Vague Commitment on Ukraine's Membership. news.antiwar.com NATO leaders issued a communiqué on Tuesday at the end of the first day of the alliance's summit in Vilnius that dealt with the issue of Ukraine's future membership. The communiqué said NATO would waive the Membership Action Plan (MAP) for Ukraine, which requires reforms to meet certain requirements. Waiving the MAP would speed up …
(2023-07-11). The Uncertainty Principle of Power Politics: "Arrogance, Hubris, Stupidity, …" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Why Pfizer Stopped COVID Vax Trial. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Biden's Suicidal Economic Confrontation with China: Beijing Hits Back with Rare-earth Elements Restrictions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Starmer branded an 'absolute disgrace' at Durham Miners' Gala. mronline.org 
Durham Miners' Association general secretary Alan Mardghum said it was an absolute disgrace that the Labour leader had punished MPs for standing on picket lines in support of striking workers.
(2023-07-11). Checked Out: How LA Failed to Stop Landlords From Turning Low-Cost Housing Into Tourist Hotels. scheerpost.com 
Fifteen years ago, Los Angeles passed a law to preserve residential hotels as housing of last resort. Now, amid the homelessness crisis, some hotels may be violating that law by offering rooms to tourists.
(2023-07-11). Law That Made "Sex Work Industry More Dangerous" Upheld in Court. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-11). Open Letter to Cornel West. scheerpost.com 
By Elliot Sperber / CounterPunch Dear Dr. West, I was just sitting here thinking about your presidential campaign and started wondering whether you have any plans to launch a national university system. As you may know, John Quincy Adams had such an idea, two centuries ago, so it has that old pedigree (important to some …
(2023-07-11). Scott Ritter: NATO Summit, A Theater of the Absurd. scheerpost.com 
The unfulfilled goals and objectives from last year's meeting in Madrid loom over the Atlantic military alliance. When the membership meets in Vilnius this week, normalizing failure might best describe the most that can be accomplished.
(2023-07-11). The Fallout From the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision Has Already Begun. scheerpost.com 
Diversity advocates are pushing to end legacy admissions while conservatives are taking steps that will make it harder for students of color to go to college, critics say.
(2023-07-11). The Jenin Operation Didn't End. Phase Two Has Already Begun. scheerpost.com 
The Israeli army's bulldozers and airstrikes not only leveled Jenin refugee camp, but paved the way for the PA to return to the camp and reassert its influence. This is the unofficial second phase of the Jenin operation.
(2023-07-11). UPS-Teamsters Contract Negotiations Collapse—What Gig Work Has To Do With It. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-11). Columbia Waffle House Workers Strike Over Low Pay, Workplace Safety. popularresistance.org Columbia — On the same day that waitress Naomi Harris helped deliver a letter of demands to the management at Waffle House on Garners Ferry Road, she called the police, saying belligerent customers had poured salt and sugar into to-go cups and threw them across the restaurant's counter. | It wasn't the first time Harris dealt with violent or unruly customers in her less than two months at the 24/7 diner chain, she said. It's one of the things that pushed Harris and her coworkers to go on strike the morning of July 8, a week after publicly serving their petition to organize and a list of demands to Waffle Ho…
(2023-07-11). Provost's Visiting Professors scheme welcomes second cohort. imperial.ac.uk Three new professors join the programme to act as Provost's Visiting Professors alongside those appointed last year.
(2023-07-11). Major boost to cardiology research thanks to £1 million donation. imperial.ac.uk Philanthropic support from Mr Safwan Sobhan will accelerate work to diagnose and treat people with high risk of coronary heart disease.
(2023-07-11). Factors of Stability in Greater Eurasia. libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev Greater Eurasia is under the influence of challenges and threats of both internal and external origin, therefore peace and stability there are not guaranteed. However, one should not lose sight of the objective factors that make Greater Eurasia a more stable region in modern circumstances than would be predicted by an established view…
(2023-07-11). Africa and the Tyranny of the Cult of Mediocrity. libya360.wordpress.com Dr William J Mpofu One of the most stubborn truths about colonialism as a system and a power structure that was violently imposed on Africa is that it has remained alive and working many decades after the political independence of African countries. For the majority of Africans, economic and political conditions have remained colonial in…
(2023-07-11). Chile: Having a Good Constitution Doesn't Guarantee Social Change. libya360.wordpress.com Taroa Zúñiga Silva Graffiti in Chile, attributed to the Communist Youth, reads "For an free education #Iwantanewconstitution" (Photo via Marcelo Bernal on Twitter) Taroa Zúñiga Silva speaks to Bárbara Navarrete, secretary-general of the Communist Youth of Chile. "We are a generation totally interested in taking power," says Bárbara Navarrete, the new secretary-general of the Communist Youth of…
(2023-07-11). China's Belt and Road: Ten Years of Shared Success. libya360.wordpress.com Mauricio Ramírez Núñez (Image by Alejandro Rodríguez) In recent years, China's Belt and Road project has captured global attention as an ambitious initiative that seeks to promote economic connectivity and international cooperation. Also known as the New Silk Road, this project aims to revive ancient trade routes and establish new connections between Asia, Europe, Africa,…
(2023-07-11). Debating Somaliland: Lack of Recognition and Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdi Jamal Abdi argues that the country is an unrecognized state, operating in the shadows of international relations. The country has never been eligible for direct foreign aid. Abdi argues that the recent conflict is caused, in part, by lack of economic development in eastern Somaliland. As a result, the so-called international community bears…
(2023-07-11). NATO Summit in Vilnius: Stairways Change Directions. libya360.wordpress.com Julia Melnikova NATO demonstrates consistency in creating ordered chaos by returning to Cold War practices. On the other hand, the conservatism of the approach is aimed at cementing the status quo and will exhaust itself as soon as external conditions change. A structure adapted to positional actions in Europe will have to be rebuilt or…
(2023-07-11). Ukraine, Ecocide and Complicity: Why the Climate Movement Should Not Become a Fig Leaf for NATS. libya360.wordpress.com Urbanramblings This poster is displayed on the side of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow and shows the number of people killed in the Donbass between 2014 and 2022. If you walk down the Arbat in the same city you will see hundreds of poster sized billboards memorialising the children killed by Ukrainian shelling into the…
(2023-07-11). Patients With Diabetes Turn to Crowdfunding for Expenses. jamanetwork.com Some people with diabetes, including about 27% who were insured, used online crowdfunding to cover costs linked to their health, according to an analysis of 313 randomly selected GoFundMe campaigns from patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
(2023-07-11). CMS Will Test New Value-Based Primary Care Model. jamanetwork.com Starting in July 2024, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin piloting the Making Care Primary Model at organizations in 8 states—Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and Washington. In addition to improving care coordination, helping primary care clinicians connect with specialists, and strengthening connections with community-based organizations, the approach will likely reduce health care costs, the agency said in a statement.
(2023-07-11). Medicare Physician Payment in Need of Major Repair. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint examines Medicare physician payment flaws and needed reforms, including changes implemented by Congress, CMS, commercial payers, and physician employers.
(2023-07-11). The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Unethical Behavior. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and its flaws, including how they might be remedied by severing CMS dependence on Relative Value Update Committee estimates of time and intensity.
(2023-07-11). Bempedoic Acid for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Statin-Intolerant Patients. jamanetwork.com This 32-country randomized clinical trial assesses the effects of bempedoic acid on cardiovascular outcomes in statin-intolerant patients receiving bempedoic acid vs placebo for primary prevention of a first major adverse cardiovascular event.
(2023-07-11). Bempedoic Acid for High-Risk Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. jamanetwork.com Statin therapy is the mainstay of lipid-lowering therapy for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). But 5% to 10% of patients are unable to tolerate a statin at any dose or at a dose high enough to achieve patient-specific target levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), most commonly due to muscle-related symptoms. Statin-intolerant patients have historically had few therapeutic options: ezetimibe produces only modest reductions in LDL-C levels, and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors are indicated for primary prevention only if the patient is…
(2023-07-11). Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Patterns Among Beneficiaries With Multiple Chronic Conditions. jamanetwork.com This study examines whether Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees with more chronic conditions were more likely to disenroll when MA enrollment grew rapidly from 2009 to 2019.
(2023-07-11). Obstacles to Care Mount 1 Year After Dobbs Decision. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the ramifications of the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the US Supreme Court and the state of reproductive health care in the US.
(2023-07-11). Prophylaxis Against Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Adults. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights Clinical Update discusses current recommendations regarding prevention of Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients who are immunocompromised.
(2023-07-11). Cushing Syndrome—A Review. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of Cushing syndrome due to endogenous overproduction of cortisol.
(2023-07-11). Of High Risk Plans and Poetry. jamanetwork.com Mother and daughter, breast oncologist and patient: the poem "Thirty-Five" brims with loaded dualities that deftly illuminate the poet's layered feelings about her increased risk of breast cancer. The alchemy of poetry allows her to inhabit 2 places at once, present and past, in the doctor's office undergoing a clinical breast exam and at home with her mother as she helps her recover from having her "heavy breasts…cut away." The poet's unerring eye for detail communicates the particularly unnerving tension between risk and intimacy, in such lines as "The doctor asks me to sit up, hands me a/print-out fortune, p…