(2023-09-04). The Kit Carson Obelisk: Santa Fe's Cult like Worship of a Genocidal Human Trafficker and Murderer. itsgoingdown.org 
Historical analysis and context of the Kit Carson obelisk that was once again toppled in so-called Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Kit Carson obelisk located in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Santa Fe was knocked down again (after first being toppled in 2020) on August 31st, 2023, according to local news reports. This…
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/10: Community Art Build to End Fossil Fuels. indybay.org 350.org Sacramento office | 909 12th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-09-05). Former Public Ministry's prosecutors to be investigated in Honduras. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) A special commission will investigate in former Honduran Attorney General and deputy attorney general of the Public Ministry and their participation by action or omission in organized crime structures, it was reported here on recently.
(2023-09-05). Israel's "democracy" protests defend an apartheid system. electronicintifada.net State was never meant to include Palestinians.
(2023-09-05). Murder, Corruption, Fraud and Felons at LAVC Exposed in 2020. indybay.org In 2020, a Twitter account @Laccdw published a thread exposing just how bad things were at Los Angeles Valley College. It was shut-down two weeks before the LACCD Board of Trustees Election.
(2023-09-05). COVID Warlord Anthony Fauci Jibber-Jabbers Incoherently About Forced-Masking on CNN. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Criminalising Activism: Woodside, Protest and Climate Change. dissidentvoice.org On August 1, protesters against the Burrup Hub expansion in Western Australia, a project of one of Australia's most ruthless fossil fuel companies, took to the Perth home of its CEO, Meg O'Neill. The CEO of Woodside was not impressed. In fact, she seemed rather distressed. "It doesn't matter if you're a member of the …
(2023-09-05). Part 2: Walgreens Redecorated; Banko Forever. indybay.org Protected by the Frisco fog, we hit another 3 Walgreens locations as humble acts of vengeance for Banko Brown, paying homage to the spirit reanimated through our collective refusal to let him be erased.
(2023-09-05). US Officials Boasting About How Much The Ukraine War Serves US Interests. popularresistance.org One of the most glaring plot holes in the official mainstream narrative on Ukraine is the way US officials keep openly boasting that this supposedly unprovoked war which the US is only backing out of the goodness of its heart just so happens to serve US interests tremendously. | In a recent article for the Connecticut Post, Senator Richard Blumenthal assured Americans that "we're getting our money's worth on our Ukraine investment." | "For less than 3 percent of our nation's military budget, we've enabled Ukraine to degrade Russia's military strength by half," writes Blumenthal. "We've united NATO and caused the…
(2023-09-05). Death, the Crisis of Meaning, and Capitalism. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Sep 3, 2023 | The Moving finger writes; and, having writ, | Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit | Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, | Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it. | — The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám | Death as the nexus for the possibility of meaning in human life | In This Life, the philosopher Martin Hà§gglund argues that: | To attain a peaceful state of eternity you must be liberated from the risk of losing what you love. Were such liberation possible, however, nothing would matter to you. You literally would not care. There would be n…
(2023-09-05). Monday 9/11: 19th Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre | 3200 Grand Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2023-09-05). Our Collective Trauma Is The Road To Tyranny. popularresistance.org Corporate capitalism, defined by the cult of the self and the ruthless exploitation of the natural world and all forms of life for profit, thrives on the fostering of chronic psychological and physical disorders. The diseases and pathologies of despair — alienation, high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, depression, morbid obesity, mass shootings (now almost two per day on average), domestic and sexual violence, drug overdoses (over 100,000 per year) and suicide (49,000 deaths in 2022) — are the consequences of a deeply traumatized society. | The core traits of psychopaths — superficial charm,…
(2023-09-05). Saturday 9/9: Belonging, the walking tour. indybay.org we meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-09-05). The Destruction of the World Trade Center: Why the Official Account of 911 Cannot be True. globalresearch.ca Fire has never—prior to or after 9/11—caused steel-frame high-rise buildings to collapse…
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/10: Evolving IRELAND, What is New? Horst Bansner, speaker. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street/Corner Geary Blvd.
(2023-09-05). "The Global Corona War": Questioning the Unquestionable, Why and What Do We Need to Know? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). The Collective West vs. Russia: Towards the End of a Pax Americana? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Hesitancy: How Do mRNA Vaccine Con-artists and Big Pharma Drug Pushers View Those Who Don't Want Their Toxic Products Anymore? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Adventurous Tianjin seniors inspire daring dives. ecns.cn Videos of senior Chinese citizens diving into the Haihe River in north China's Tianjin City, have turned the locality into an overcrowded tourist destination.
(2023-09-05). China-Mongolia cooperation on desertification will bring tangible benefits: spokesperson. ecns.cn The establishment of the China-Mongolia Desertification Prevention and Control Cooperation Center is an important way of supporting Mongolia in implementing its plan to plant one billion trees, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ningsaid on Monday.
(2023-09-05). Progress achieved in Tibet exceeds expectation: FM spokesperson cites envoys as saying. ecns.cn
(2023-09-05). Xi's exchanges with people in U.S. pay off. ecns.cn The upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, have set the stage for more than just athletes, as a group of young people from both China and the United States is seeking to provide new artificial intelligence services and functions to make the sporting event even greater.
(2023-09-05). Moutai-flavored latte gets coffee lovers all abuzz. ecns.cn China's top liquor maker Kweichow Moutai and domestic coffee chain Luckin Coffee have got a hit on their hands with a new baijiu-flavored latte released Monday that quickly sold out in Beijing.
(2023-09-05). E-commerce progress high on agenda. ecns.cn More measures are in the pipeline to boost development of e-commerce, which plays a vital role in driving growth of the real economy, promoting trade and boosting capital flows, officials and experts said.
(2023-09-05). Special bureau set up to boost private sector. ecns.cn China has set up a special bureau within the National Development and Reform Commission to promote the development of the private economy, and has pledged a series of detailed supporting steps to bolster the sector, said officials from the nation's top economic regulator and several ministries on Monday.
(2023-09-05). (W. E. Talk) Yuduan Zhou: Why the Late Paleolithic Hoabinhian Culture is Important for Southern China and Southeast Asia?>. ecns.cn In early studies, the Hoabinhian lithic assemblage was thought to include different types of tools, characterized by the "Sumatraliths", which were made by unifacial knapping at the circumferential of cobbles and pebbles.
(2023-09-05). Giant panda Hua Hua's mother dies at 23. ecns.cn Cheng Gong (or Success), an elderly female giant panda at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base passed away on Sunday morning in her enclosure at the age of 23, roughly equivalent to a human age of 70-80 years.
(2023-09-05). Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in SE China's Fujian. ecns.cn Typhoon Haikui, the 11th of this year, made landfall in the coastal area of southeast China's Fujian Province at around 5: 20 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the province's meteorological observatory.
(2023-09-05). China's service retail sales fuels economic recovery: Deloitte China Executive. ecns.cn In the first seven months of this year, China's service retail sales increased by 20.3 percent year-on-year, significantly faster than commodity retail sales, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2023-09-05). First regular shipping route linking Guangzhou Port to Brazil opens. ecns.cn The "Tianle" vessel, operated by COSCO Shipping Special Transportation Co., Ltd., set sail from south China's Guangzhou City on Monday, marking the official opening of the first regular direct shipping route from Guangzhou Port in Guangdong Province to Brazil.
(2023-09-05). Law on Foreign State Immunity aims to improve China's foreign state immunity system: FM. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress reviewed and passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Foreign State Immunity at a recent session. The law adjusted China's previous stance of absolute state immunity and authorized courts in China to hear lawsuits against foreign states.
(2023-09-05). Chinese, Myanmar police raid 11 dens, arrest 269 in telecom fraud crackdown. ecns.cn Chinese police Sunday launched joint operations with their counterparts from Myanmar to bust 11 telecom fraud dens in northern Myanmar and apprehend 269 suspects.
(2023-09-05). China to hold BRI summit in October, celebrating the initiative's 10th anniversary: FM. ecns.cn
(2023-09-05). Torch for Hangzhou Asian Games makes debut. ecns.cn More than 2,000 Asian Games torches were sent to 11 cities in Zhejiang province. The torch takes its design cues from a jade cong and is inspired by Liangzhu Culture.
(2023-09-05). Highlights of vehicles at Munich Motor Show 2023. ecns.cn A vehicle exhibited at the IAA Mobility 2023, to be held from Sept. 5 to 10 in Munich, Germany, Sept. 4, 2023.
(2023-09-05). Aksu night market in Xinjiang. ecns.cn People visited a night market in Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2023-09-05). S. Koreans condemn Japan's nuclear-contaminated wastewater discharge. ecns.cn Thousands of South Koreans, including politicians and more than 90 civic groups, continued a weekend rally in central Seoul on Saturday to protest against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean and call for government action on Fukushima wastewater. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). First smart automobile scenario challenge on open roads held in Chongqing. ecns.cn It was the first intelligent automobile competition carried out on open public roads in the urban area. More than 180 industry representatives and 19 teams from the field of intelligent vehicles participated in the competition. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). TCM meets ice cream bars at 2023 CIFTIS. ecns.cn
(2023-09-05). Checkout in 10 seconds! Self-service counter for meals debuts at CIFTIS. ecns.cn An AI-based self-checkout counter for meals debuts at the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing on Sunday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Flying car debuts at Smart China Expo. ecns.cn The car is made of carbon fiber, and its arms can be folded. The endurance time after takeoff is about 25 minutes.
(2023-09-05). 2023 Canadian International Air Show held in Toronto. ecns.cn The 2023 Canadian International Air Show was held in Toronto"ÄÄfrom Sept. 2 to 4 in this year. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Foreigners take the Chinese dialect challenge in Nanjing. ecns.cn
(2023-09-05). Argentina — El dilema de Unión por la Patria para convencer a los propios. globalizacion.ca Oficialmente, la campaña rumbo a los comicios presidenciales comenzó el sábado. Pero en la calle, si es por eso, el clima sigue tan frío como respecto de las Primarias. No es porque les falte temperatura a declaraciones y gestos de…
(2023-09-05). Monday 9/11: Songs, Chants and Drums to End Fossil Fuels Training Session. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | Oakland: RSVP for in-person location | actionnetwork.org/events/songs-chants-and-drums-to-end-fossil-fuels-training-session | Zoom registration here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrde-gpj0qH9fR55s9sT5WqXxHVYvoezmw…
(2023-09-05). Friday 9/15: Global Climate Strike in Mill Valley. indybay.org Intersection of Miller Ave & Camino Alto | Mill Valley, California 94941…
(2023-09-05). Japanese Communists reject growing militarism, propose framework for peace in East Asia. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes interviewed Japanese Communist Party (JCP) International Commission vice chair Kimitoshi Morihara regarding the peace and security initiatives the party is promoting to help counter growing militarisation in the Indo-Pacific region.
(2023-09-05). Friday 9/15: SF: End Fossil Fuels! Bike Ride Protest & Rally. indybay.org Meet at Great HWY and Judah Street | Ocean Beach, San Francisco | We will ride to JFK Drive, then head to Civic Center Plaza for speakers and music…
(2023-09-05). Philippines: Marcos is daydreaming that he can defeat the New People's Army. fightbacknews.org Fight Back New Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | Officials of the Marcos regime are daydreaming when they make declarations of attaining "strategic victory" and defeating the New People's Army (NPA). These wishful declarations are not new. They have been issuing exactly the same statements for three decades now and have repeatedly been proven wrong by facts. | General Año's pronouncement yesterday of "ending the local communist armed conflict" within the term of the Marcos government rings hollow, especially after an NPA unit carried out a successful aga…
(2023-09-05). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Grapes Of Wrath (w/ Harvey Kaye). levernews.com
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/17: Mill Valley: Freedom Singers End Fossil Fuels Sing-A-Long Rally. indybay.org Plaza outside Depot Café and Bookstore | 87 Throckmorton Ave | Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2023-09-05). Tuesday 9/5: Reading Circle: The Planetary Crisis & the Crucial Role of a Revolutionary Party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall 747 Polk St. (near Ellis St.), San Francisco. | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or new Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Or register to attend via zoom: bit.ly/ReadingCircleRegistration…
(2023-09-05). Selected Articles: The West's Sanctions Hypocrisy: Russia's Import Substitution Programme. Sanctions Backfire. globalresearch.ca 
By Sanctions against Russia have proved to be a farce, with damaging blowback against European economies, continued (b…
(2023-09-05). Calls grow to fix environment law's 'massive blind spot' on carbon emissions. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). Chris Minns says no to drug decriminalisation while ACT takes a bold health approach. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). A killing design: Osprey fatalities in the Top End. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). NTEU at RMIT votes to continue industrial action. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). Qld gov't referred to UN Committee Against Torture for suspending human rights law. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). Rising Tide national speaking tour gathers new support. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). Uriel Barrera (1930-2023): A life of revolutionary struggle and solidarity. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). WA gov't, police go after climate protesters. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-05). BRICS, un tsunami para Occidente. globalizacion.ca Aunque las naciones capitalistas desarrolladas han querido desestimar el empuje político-económico que ha tenido el grupo BRICS, sobre todo después de celebrada su XV Cumbre en Sudáfrica, no cabe dudas de que tras el "terremoto" que significó su creación hace…
(2023-09-05). French festival includes initiative against US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Paris, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The Fête de L'Humanité, a traditional political-cultural festival, will include the launch of a campaign against the United States blockade against Cuba, the Communist Party of France (PCF) announced on Monday.
(2023-09-05). Russian Miners, Chinese Investors Interested in Polymetal's Russian Assets. infobrics.org Russian miners and Chinese investors are among the parties interested in buying gold and silver producer Polymetal International's Russian assets, CEO Vitaly Nesis told the Financial Times…
(2023-09-05). Brics Bank Strives to Reduce Reliance on the Dollar. infobrics.org Shanghai-based lender's president says it can become an institution 'made by developing countries for themselves'
(2023-09-05). On the Centrality of BRICS Trade Liberalization for Africa. infobrics.org With the completion of the 2023 BRICS summit in South Africa there is a clear sense that a fundamental shift has indeed taken place in the perceptions of BRICS on the international stage…
(2023-09-05). With expanded BRICS, Global South in the spotlight. infobrics.org The Global South is not just the stage for Great Power competition, but is increasingly advancing its agenda.
(2023-09-05). Sacking Reznikov shows Zelensky's paranoia and desperation. infobrics.org Recruiting students, factory workers and overage men will backfire on Zelensky.
(2023-09-05). Kiev spreads lies, tries to provoke internationalization of the conflict. infobrics.org Ukrainian government accused Russia of attacking Romania, but the Romanian government itself denied.
(2023-09-05). Su-34 goes hypersonic, quintuples number of Russian 'Kinzhal' launch platforms. infobrics.org Although the exact number of modified MIG-31K/I jets in the VKS is a state secret, various military sources estimate there were approximately 30 such platforms before the start of the SMO. This gives a pretty good idea of why the "Kinzhal" wasn't used more extensively, although this is of little comfort for Moscow's enemies. On the other hand, as if that wasn't frightening enough for them already, there are up to 150 Su-34s in the VKS, meaning that the number of aircraft that can carry the "Kinzhal" just quintupled.
(2023-09-05). Saturday 9/23: Mark Levy-Songs of Political Satire & Struggle/Celebrate San Jose Peace & Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. Seventh Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2023-09-05). What's Behind Talk Of A Possible Plea Deal For Assange? popularresistance.org Australia has too often behaved as a doormat to the United States, to the point where Australia is threatening its own security by going along with an aggressive U.S. policy towards China, which poses no threat to Australia. | But this time, Blinken got an earful. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated that he wanted the Assange case to be dropped. Certain members of Parliament brusquely gave it back to Blinken. | Assange was "not the villain … and if the US wasn't obsessed with revenge it would drop the extradition charge as soon as possible," Independent MP Andrew Wilkie told The Guardian's Australian edi…
(2023-09-05). Commemorating September 11, 1973: Britain Secretly Helped Chile's Military Intelligence After Pinochet Coup. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). French government attacks Muslims again. How will the left opposition respond? greenleft.org.au 
President Emmanuel Macron's government has imposed a ban on long dresses and tunics worn by school students in a deliberate move to exploit widespread Islamophobia, court far-right support and divert attention away from class conflict, writes John Mullen.
(2023-09-05). The Next Crisis Is Anyone's Guess, But the Government Is Ready to Lockdown the Nation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Argentina — Milei sobre la contaminación del agua: ignorancia, soberbia y desprecio por la vida. globalizacion.ca En unas declaraciones recientes, recogidas por Telam, www.telam.com.ar/notas/202309/638954-contaminacion-agua-milei.html, el candidato presidencial Javier Milei banaliza el tema de la contaminación del agua preguntándose " øcuál es el problema de que una empresa contamine un río?". | Relativiza el tema indicando que se trata…
(2023-09-05). Nación y provincias: una fisura inesperada de cara a las elecciones argentinas. globalizacion.ca Hay una serie de verdades de Perogrullo, algunas de ellas de conocimiento público, sobre cuya vigencia no quedan dudas. Entre ellas se destacan que gran parte de la sociedad se siente impotente ante una inflación terrorífica que muestra sus afilados…
(2023-09-05). Pfizer Records Reveal 23-Person Study of COVID Vaccine Booster Safety and Effectiveness Before Approval. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). 2023 Intenational Underground Railroad Month: 1854 Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar. indybay.org Discover the 1854 Gold Mining District of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar as we featured this 2023 International Underground Railroad Month…
(2023-09-05). Making Monsters: How Media Encourage Hatred Of Immigrants. popularresistance.org The problem is not simply that media buy into sensationalist accounts of immigration. When the news amplifies anti-immigration hysteria, asylum seekers are drained of their humanity. In the public imagination, they are no better than monsters. As long as the US continues to manufacture conditions ripe for mass migration in Latin America, news readers must come to grips with how today's journalism coaxes Americans into hating migrants. Only then can we begin to treat immigration rightfully—as a natural part of human history, to be celebrated rather than feared.
(2023-09-05). Cop City Protesters Knock Atlanta PD For Soliciting 'Outside Agitators'. popularresistance.org In recent weeks, New Yorkers have been perplexed by Atlanta Police Department (APD) hiring advertisements plastered throughout the MTA announcing recruiting events in New York City. | On Saturday afternoon, one of those events took place at the New York Hilton Midtown. A group of around 100 protestors chanting "From ATL to NYC, stop Cop City!" gathered on the sidewalk outside the hotel in opposition to the interstate recruitment. | The demonstration drew a wide variety of participants.
(2023-09-05). This Is How We Challenge The Power Of Big Pharma. popularresistance.org People in the United States pay the highest prices for pharmaceuticals, and Big Pharma spends hundreds of millions of dollars every year for lobbying to keep it that way. The United States is also experiencing a growing shortage of medications from antibiotics to cancer treatments and more despite being a wealthy country. Clearing the FOG speaks with Dana Brown of the Democracy Collaborative to understand what is behind the high prices and shortages. She also describes solutions to these crises and how states across the country are taking action to directly confront the stranglehold the pharmaceutical industry ha…
(2023-09-05). Is CIA Director Bill Burns a Biden Yes-Man, a Putin Apologist or a Peacemaker? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Bvlbancha Radio is Live on Traditional Houma Land. indybay.org Radio Bvlbancha! Seven years after Standing Rock we are back in the community on the ground, setting up and sustaining community lead radio! Community begins with communication. Being prepared for climate chaos is essential for the survival of our peoples and Earth. I'm so thankful to be here on the traditional lands of the Houma Nation in beautiful New Orleans! Back to the grass-roots where it matters and where it starts. Human rights include communication systems!
(2023-09-05). Dilemmas Of Humanity Conference In The US Outlines Principle Task. popularresistance.org "We know this system is in crisis," said Manolo De Los Santos, co-executive director of the People's Forum and lifelong communist, opening the Dilemmas of Humanity: A Socialist Horizon conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference was organized by the International People's Assembly-North America as part of the IPA's international conference series, "Dilemmas of Humanity," which will conclude with an international conference in Johannesburg in October. The US-based conference was held in Atlanta's Neighborhood Church on September 2, and supported by organizations such as Community Movement Builders, Faith Coali…
(2023-09-05). Saudi-Israeli romance? It's complicated. electronicintifada.net Whatever the outcome of Biden's matchmaking, Palestinians have to fend for themselves.
(2023-09-05). No Respite For France As A 'New Africa' Rises. popularresistance.org By adding two new African member-states to its roster, last week's summit in Johannesburg heralding the expanded BRICS 11 showed once again that Eurasian integration is inextricably linked to the integration of Afro-Eurasia. | Belarus is now proposing to hold a joint summit between BRICS 11, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU). President Aleksandr Lukashenko's vision for the convergence of these multilateral organizations may, in due time, lead to the Mother of All Multipolarity Summits. | But Afro-Eurasia is a much more complicated proposition.
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/24: Music for the Climate Revolution. indybay.org Bottom of the Hill, located at 1233 17th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-09-05). Chile and the U.S: Declassified Documents Relating to the Military Coup, September 11, 1973. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Is the Almighty US Dollar About to Take a Fall? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Contact with Police May Be Detrimental to Your Health & Well-Being. indybay.org Calling the police can frequently do more harm than good, and other options should be considered whenever possible. The emotional impacts of violence and repression can be serious and it is important that we are aware of those impacts and work together to deal with them. Looking after ourselves and our friends or affinity groups does not end when the action ends!
(2023-09-05). The Covid-19 Vaccine Applied at the Level of the Entire Planet. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca Published on July 1, 2023. Updated on July 6, 2023 | I have just read an important article by
(2023-09-05). 9/11 Unanswered Questions: Mysterious September 11, 2001 Breakfast Meeting on Capitol Hill. globalresearch.ca On the morning of September 11, the three lawmakers Bob Graham, Porter Goss and Jon Kyl (who were part of the Congressional delegation to Pakistan in late August) were having breakfast on Capitol Hill with Pakistani General Ahmad, the alleged "money-man" behind the 9-11 hijackers…
(2023-09-05). G20 Anticipating New Dawn with African Union. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/10: Rally For Juristac! indybay.org McEntee Plaza | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/10: Rally to Protect Juristac! indybay.org McEntee Plaza | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2023-09-05). Dorchester Food Co-Op Is Here To Shake Up Boston's Food Ecosystem. popularresistance.org Stroll down the intersection of Bowdown and Topliff Streets in Boston and you'll see the shiny automated doors of the brand new Dorchester Food Co-op, where a few friendly faces are adding some finishing touches to the space before it opens to the public in the coming weeks. | The worker- and community-owned grocery store, which aims to increase access to nutritious and culturally relevant food, is a project over a decade in the making. As Next City reported during last year's groundbreaking ceremony, the co-op is the result of more than 10 years of organizing around investors and gathering the funds to make a dr…
(2023-09-05). México: La defensa es por la vida y los territorios de las mujeres. indybay.org México | La defensa es por la vida y los territorios de las mujeres: | esperanza y dignidad al centro de las luchas…
(2023-09-05). The Truth of January 6, 2021 Reveals "Constitutional Failures" globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Sunday 9/17: An Evening of Poetry for the Mahsa Amini Uprising & the Heroic Political Prisoners in Iran. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-09-05). Did the Bilderberg Group orchestrate the 1973 oil crisis? expose-news.com In 1973 the Bilderberg Group discussed the shift that was underway in the political, economic, strategic and power relationships between the oil-producing countries, the consumer countries and international oil companies. Five months …
(2023-09-05). Orange is the new Black: How a mug shot turned Trump into a Brother. expose-news.com African Americans have historically been treated with great injustice by US law and law enforcement. So, when a black American sees Trump being abused by the criminal justice system, he instantly recognises …
(2023-09-05). A Comprehensive Ukrainian Defeat Is the Only Possible Outcome of Its Conflict with Russia. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). "Doing Harm": Roy Eidelson on the American Psychological Association's Embrace of U.S. Torture Program. democracynow.org 
A military judge at Guantánamo has thrown out the confessions of Saudi man Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri because he had been tortured and waterboarded at secret CIA black sites in Afghanistan, Thailand, Poland, Romania and Morocco before being sent to Guantánamo. Psychologists James Mitchell and John Bruce Jessen, who were paid at least $81 million by the CIA to develop and then implement the CIA's post-9/11 torture program, had waterboarded al-Nashiri at a CIA black site. We get response from Roy Eidelson and discuss his new book, Doing Harm, which investigates the American Psychological Association's comp…
(2023-09-05). Headlines for September 5, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Administration to Supply Ukraine with Depleted Uranium Munitions, Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Attacks; Zelensky Sacks Defense Minister Amid Graft Probe, Putin Rules Out Renewal of Black Sea Grain Deal, U.N. Predicts Conflict in Sudan Will Produce 1.8 Million New Refugees by Year's End, Coup Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Sworn In as Interim President of Gabon, Massive Protests in Niger Demand Withdrawal of French Troops, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping to Skip G20 Summit in India, U.N.-Backed Report Finds Accelerating Spread of Harmful Invasive Species, First Africa Climate Summit Opens in Kenya, Torrential…
(2023-09-05). Racist Shootings "Don't Happen in a Vacuum": Bishop Barber on DeSantis, Trump & Those Who Spread Hate. democracynow.org 
As federal law enforcement opens an investigation into the Jacksonville, Florida, shooting where a white gunman killed three Black people at a Dollar General as a possible hate crime and act of domestic violent extremism, we speak with civil rights leader Bishop William Barber about the increasing number of racist attacks in America fueled by racism. "There is this history of not just who kills, but what kills and what creates the atmosphere," says Barber, who calls for a political movement of love to force out hateful politicians. Barber specifically condemns the Republican Party and Florida Governor…
(2023-09-05). Saturday 9/9: Labor on the Move: Prospects and Challenges. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-09-05). US Special Operations Command Will Deploy Argus AI Program to Scour Social Media for Disinformation, Misinformation and Malinformation, National Security Authority to Protect U.S. Internet from "Pain Points" globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Incursión de tropas israelíes en Cisjordania deja cinco heridos. telesurtv.net También dispararon un misil dentro del campo de refugiados de Yenín.
(2023-09-05). Asesinan a líder comunitario en Medellín, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según reportes de medios locales, los hechos sucedieron a eso de las 10H00 (hora local) del pasado sábado, en una vivienda ubicada en la carrera 13 con calle 55.
(2023-09-05). Arrestan altos militares del Congo tras masacre por protestas. telesurtv.net El presidente congoleño, Félix Tshisekedi, ordenó el viernes al Gobierno crear una comisión interministerial de investigación para dilucidar las responsabilidades por la represión violenta.
(2023-09-05). China anuncia participación del primer ministro en Cumbre del G-20. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de China, Xi Jinping, y Rusia, Vladimir Putin, dos veteranos de las cumbres del G20, serán las dos principales ausencias de la cita de este fin de semana en Nueva Delhi.
(2023-09-05). Peronismo retiene seis de siete intendencias en Mendoza, Argentina. telesurtv.net Por el espacio político del peronismo, Segio Massa, actual ministro de Economía, aspira a suceder al presidente Alberto Fernández.
(2023-09-05). Gobierno colombiano y ELN acuerdan creación de zonas humanitarias. telesurtv.net El principal negociador del ELN, Pablo Beltrán, refirió que "el cese al fuego ha estado bajo fuego".
(2023-09-05). Accidente de helicóptero deja tres muertos en México. telesurtv.net La entidad de Protección Civil local detalló que esta aeronave cayó sobre un campo de maíz y se incendió.
(2023-09-05). Sudáfrica y Siria fortalecen la cooperación en el sector salud. telesurtv.net La parte siria agradeció las posturas de la nación africana durante los años de guerra en Siria y sus muestras de apoyo al Gobierno de Bashar Al- Assad.
(2023-09-05). Uruguay presenta lista de convocados para eliminatorias mundialistas. telesurtv.net Los tres arqueros serán Sergio Rochet, Santiago Mele y Franco Israel; siendo una de las primeras convocatorias en la que no estará Fernando Muslera.
(2023-09-05). Nicanor Parra y su lucha por acercar la poesía al pueblo. telesurtv.net Su extensa trayectoria llevó a Nicanor Parra a ser uno de los protagonistas del panorama cultural a partir de la segunda mitad del siglo XX.
(2023-09-05). Líderes latinoamericanos asistirán a conmemoración del 50 aniversario del golpe en Chile. telesurtv.net También confirmaron su asistencia el primer ministro de Portugal, António Costa, y el presidente del Consejo Federal de Alemania, Peter Tschentscher.
(2023-09-05). Jura segundo mandato presidente de Zimbabue. telesurtv.net Durante la investidura, Mnangagwa dijo que Zimbabue había demostrado que es una "democracia madura" y que se aseguraría de que la constitución y el Estado de derecho del país fueran respetados.
(2023-09-05). Siria y Rusia condenan politización de ente sobre armas químicas. telesurtv.net Durante el diálogo ambos diplomáticos subrayaron los vínculos históricos y las relaciones amistosas entre los das dos naciones.
(2023-09-05). Reportan ocho muertos por inundaciones en Argelia. telesurtv.net Protección Civil indicó que en el estado de Al-Baidh se buscan a personas desaparecidas por las fluctuaciones climáticas.
(2023-09-05). OCHA: conflicto en Sudán deja 4,8 millones de desplazados. telesurtv.net Más de 3,8 millones de personas han sido desplazadas internamente en Sudán, según la OCHA.
(2023-09-05). Presidente venezolano ratifica apoyo a diálogos de paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano calificó esta jornada como "bastante provechosa" para el proceso por la paz de Colombia.
(2023-09-05). Presidente guatemalteco hace propuesta de transición a Arévalo. telesurtv.net Arévalo de León y Giammattei se reunieron este lunes por primera vez tras la victoria del académico de 64 años en el balotaje del pasado 20 de agosto.
(2023-09-05). Presidente de Nicaragua aboga por la integración de los pueblos. telesurtv.net El mandatario nicaragüense se refirió a como los imperialistas tratan de evitar la integración entre naciones.
(2023-09-05). Tifón Haikui golpea el sureste de China. telesurtv.net Haikui tiene vientos de entre 20 y 18 metros por segundo, cerca de su núcleo.
(2023-09-05). Bangladés registra 21 muertes por dengue en un día. telesurtv.net Los decesos ocurrieron el pasado sábado, sumando un total de 618 muertes en lo que va de 2023.
(2023-09-05). Presidente Arce asistirá a cumbre del G77+China y a Asamblea de ONU. telesurtv.net La cumbre del G77 + China, ahí va a estar participando entre el 15 y el 16 (de septiembre) y la Cumbre de Naciones Unidas que es también en este mes de septiembre, son los dos viajes internacionales.
(2023-09-05). Colocan 11 provincias dominicanas en alerta por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que dos provincias están en alerta amarilla: Distrito Nacional y Santo Domingo.
(2023-09-05). Dos muertos y tres heridos deja tiroteo en Alabama, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo inicial ocurrió poco después de las 02H00 (hora local) en el Club Aria en la Quinta Avenida Norte.
(2023-09-05). Ordenan a Ejército mexicano conservar reportes sobre Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El Grupo Interdisciplinario de Expertos Independientes señaló que el Ejército ha ocultado varios reportes.
(2023-09-05). Rumanía niega caída de drones rusos en su territorio. telesurtv.net El ente castrense señaló a través de un comunicado que "niega categóricamente los informes en el espacio público".
(2023-09-05). Confidential Leaks: Pfizer Docs. prove Deagel's Grim 2025 Depopulation Forecast isn't Fantasy! expose-news.com
(2023-09-05). Climate catastrophe and 'freedom of consumption'. indybay.org It is not five to twelve, but five past twelve, as philosopher Slavoj Žižek writes. The fact that climate change is a fact (the details may well be debated) and poses a serious threat to humanity is something that the last fool should have realized by now.1 It is also clear that the emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases must be radically and rapidly reduced.
(2023-09-05). BRICS y la base del camino hacia un nuevo escenario mundial. globalizacion.ca La cumbre recientemente celebrada en Sudáfrica ha señalado las líneas maestras para los próximos meses o años. Una desdolarización de la economía, acompañada de la promoción de monedas locales en el comercio y las finanzas globales, así como la admisión…
(2023-09-05). Sunday 10/8: Occupy SF – 10 Years On. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Geary Blvd…
(2023-09-05). Sunday 11/5: UUSF Forum: 350 Bay Area – Equitable Policies to Reduce Carbon Emissions. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Franklin or via Zoom: | zoom.us/j/97140437863?pwd=Y010MjNjbjB0bVBQWFFyRS9QMGFuUT09 | Meeting ID: 971 4043 7863. Passcode: 666316…
(2023-09-05). UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? indybay.org UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? | Thursday, 19 October, 2023, 18: 00 — 20: 00 (UK Time) | Are we already in World War III? | Can a Roadmap for Peace Change Culture of War to Culture of Peace | Chair — Rita Payne, President Emeritus, Commonwealth Journalists Association | Speakers: | Alfred de Zayas, Lawyer, Writer, Historian and an Expert in the Field of Human Rights and International Law (Switzerland) | Medea Benjamin, Political Activist, Co-Founder of CodePink, Author, War in Ukraine (USA) | Tony Robinson, Editor, Pressenza — An International News Agency and Author…
(2023-09-05). Bombshell: Hurricane Idalia, Electric Vehicles Catch Fire in Florida After Being Exposed to Saltwater. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-05). Germany to acquire hypersonic anti-ballistic missile system—another step towards nuclear war. wsws.org Germany is developing its own tactical and strategic missile system to wage war against Russia, independently of support from the US and other imperialist powers if necessary.
(2023-09-05). Protesters in Ohio call for charges against killer cop following release of bodycam footage showing shooting of Ta'Kiya Young. wsws.org Heavily edited body camera footage released on Friday confirms that the police were in no danger when they shot and killed Young, an aspiring social worker and pregnant mother of two.
(2023-09-05). US Open tennis players "fall by the wayside" as COVID-19 surges. wsws.org This year's US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York City has been plagued by what is being euphemistically referred to as a "mysterious" illness but has all the hallmarks of a COVID-19 superspreader event.
(2023-09-05). On Labor Day in Detroit, UAW and Democratic strikebreakers conspire to block fight by autoworkers. wsws.org Several decades ago, the Detroit Labor Day parade attracted tens of thousands. The small turnout Monday reflected both the collapse of union membership and the erosion of the authority of the trade unions over the working class.
(2023-09-05). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Demonstrators in Colombia denounced the removal of government gas subsidies while 1,700 workers at Manitoba Public Insurance are in the second week of strike.
(2023-09-05). Educators and students discuss how to form rank-and-file committees at Australia's universities. wsws.org The Macquarie University Rank-and-File Committee held a forum to urge all staff to vote No on union-management enterprise agreements at the university, and to link up with the struggle at the University of Melbourne.
(2023-09-05). Zelensky fires defense minister as US prepares for Ukraine war to last for years. wsws.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday that he was replacing Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov amid the failure of Kiev's summer offensive.
(2023-09-05). Train engineers vote almost unanimously to strike New Jersey Transit. wsws.org New Jersey Transit engineers, who have been working without a contract since January 1, 2020, voted to strike last week.
(2023-09-05). Effects of China slowdown spreading. wsws.org Besides the three key East Asian industrial economies, South East Asian countries are also being hit by the China slowdown.
(2023-09-05). Monsoon rains cause flooding in Nevada, leave 70,000 people stranded at Burning Man festival. wsws.org The monsoon rains, fueled by a strong El Niño, caused extensive flooding across the state of Nevada.
(2023-09-04). "Rich Men North of Richmond" Is a Populist Anthem Lost in Its Own Grievance. truthout.org The current focus of the U.S.'s never-ending culture war comes in the form of the song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," by Oliver Anthony, aka Christopher Anthony Lunsford, a former factory worker, who has been open about his battles with alcoholism and depression. Riding a wave of viral attention, "Rich Men" has now spent two weeks at the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. |
(2023-09-04). Hawaii wildfires' impact on children's studies, overall wellbeing. america.cgtn.com 
As residents of the Hawaiian town of Lahaina begin to pick up the pieces following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century, community leaders are working to ease the trauma suffered by its children. At a time when students are returning to school, most in Lahaina are not. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock …
(2023-09-04). Lahaina looks to the future after devastating wildfires. america.cgtn.com 
The Hawaii wildfires that destroyed parts of Maui in August may be extinguished, but rebuilding efforts have yet to begin. | The U.S. Biden administration has announced $95 million in aid, but the community itself will be key in how the island recovers. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2023-09-04). Psicótico bypass neoconservador en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca El argumento establecido para la guerra de Ucrania comenzó a modificar su rumbo desde diciembre del 2022 con exóticas intenciones de eventuales conversaciones de paz. Algunas alertas fueron más notorias que otras, yo diría que los papeles del Pentágono llenan…
(2023-09-04). 10 Quotes From C. Delores Tucker On Hip-Hop And Its Negative Programming Power. moguldom.com Some recall C. Delores Tucker as the acclaimed civil rights activist and politician who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s, contributing significantly to advancing women's and voting rights. In 1984, Tucker and U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing first Black woman to run for president, established the National Congress of Black …
(2023-09-04). Deion Sanders' Colorado Shocks America With Upset of TCU as 20 Point Underdog. moguldom.com Deion Sanders hasn't wasted any time since taking over as head coach at University of Colorado Boulder for the Colorado Buffaloes. On Sept. 3, the underdog pulled off a surprising win over No. 17 Texas Christian University. It was an upset victory, a 45-42 triumph over TCU. The Buffaloes started the game as a 20-point …
(2023-09-04). New Filings Reveal More Luxury Trips and Payments to Ginni Thomas. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported more trips paid for by Texas billionaire and Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2022, according to a newly-filed disclosure detailing the justice's financial dealings. The new financial disclosure reveals that Crow — who is described in the new filing as "a longtime friend of filer and his wife" —- paid for Thomas' travel to speak at a conference in… |
(2023-09-04). Working-class Chicagoans demand 'No new rate hike' at Peoples Gas public hearing. liberationnews.org 
After Peoples Gas executives laid out their plan and reasoning for the rate hike, several Chicago-based non-profits, organizing groups and residents lambasted the company for its mismanagement and corporate greed.
(2023-09-04). Weasel Words in Aviation: Protecting the Flying Kangaroo. dissidentvoice.org Ambrose Bierce, whose cynicism supplies a hygienic cold wash, suggested that politics was always a matter of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. It involved conducting public affairs for private advantage. How right he was. One way of justifying such an effort is through using such words as the "national interest" or "public interest" …
(2023-09-04). U.S. officials keep boasting about how much the Ukraine war serves U.S. interests. mronline.org 
One of the most glaring plot holes in the official mainstream narrative on Ukraine is the way US officials keep openly boasting that this supposedly unprovoked war which the U.S. is only backing out of the goodness of its heart just so happens to serve U.S. interests tremendously.
(2023-09-04). When Child Care Centers Close, Entire Communities Are Effected. truthout.org When a teacher called in sick one Thursday in July, administrator Holly Denman realized she'd have to close her center for the day. Then it was two days. Giggles & Wiggles Daycare Center was as short staffed as it could be: six teachers, including Denman, for 34 students with absolutely no reserves or substitutes to tap into. One teacher out meant automatic closure. By the next Sunday… |
(2023-09-04). Taiwan Troops Joined Michigan Drills: Report. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Photo exhibition celebrates the power of women and allies to speak up, be heard, be visible and make positive change. greenleft.org.au 
Justice | Enough! is a new photographic exhibition by Rebecca Hosking that documents the "Women's March for Justice: Enough is Enough!" protests that took place on Victoria's Surf Coast, in March 2021. Chris Cherry attended the launch on August 26 at Ballarat Trades Hall.
(2023-09-04). US Military Must Remove Fuel from Massive Red Hill Underground Fuel Tanks. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). US to begin sending controversial depleted uranium shells to Ukraine. nationofchange.org Peace groups have long campaigned for a ban on DU munitions…
(2023-09-04). Drug violence plagues Ecuador. america.cgtn.com 
As presidential elections in Ecuador head to a runoff on October 15, the top concern for its citizens is who can halt the country's terrifying descent into violence and criminality. Ecuador has long struggled with drug trafficking. But in recent years, the situation has gotten much worse. CGTN's Dan Collyns …
(2023-09-04). Biden Praises Closely Watched Jobs Report, But It's A Mixed Bag. moguldom.com If you believe President Joe Biden and the August jobs report, the U.S. labor market has seen 32 consecutive months of job growth and is in one of "the strongest job creating periods in our history." The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Sept. 1 that the economy added 187,000 jobs in August, up from …
(2023-09-04). North Korea Simulates Tactical Nuke Attack in Response to US Drills. news.antiwar.com North Korea on Saturday simulated a tactical nuclear weapon attack in response to another round of massive military exercises held by the US and South Korea. "A firing drill for simulated tactical nuclear attack was conducted at dawn of September 2 to warn the enemies of the actual nuclear war danger," North Korea's KCNA news …
(2023-09-04). Bucharest Denies Ukrainian Claim That Russian Drone Hit Romania. news.antiwar.com NATO member Romania has strongly denied a Ukrainian claim that a Russian drone detonated in Romanian territory during an overnight bombardment on one of Ukraine's ports on the Danube River. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko made the claim on Facebook. He said that according to Ukraine's state border service, a Russian drone "fell and …
(2023-09-04). IAEA Report Shows Iran Slows Its Enrichment of Uranium at 60%. news.antiwar.com A report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shows Iran has slowed its enrichment of uranium at 60% purity, The Associated Press reported on Monday. Iran began enriching uranium at 60% in response to an Israeli attack on its Natanz nuclear facility in April 2021. The level is the highest uranium enrichment Iran has …
(2023-09-04). Putin Tells Erdogan Russia Will Rejoin Grain Deal If Sanctions Are Eased. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday and said Moscow would return to the Black Sea grain deal if sanctions against Russia's agricultural industry are lifted. "I would like to confirm again our position of principle: we will be ready to consider the opportunity of reviving the grain deal. …
(2023-09-04). South Africa Says Inquiry Found No Evidence of Arms Shipment to Russia. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said an independent inquiry found no evidence that a Russian cargo ship that docked in South Africa last year was loaded with weapons despite US claims. The Russian ship, the Lady R, docked at a naval base near Capetown in December 2022, angering the US because the vessel …
(2023-09-04). US, Philippines Conduct Joint Naval Patrol in the South China Sea. news.antiwar.com The US and Philippine navies conducted a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, a step that increases the chance of a dangerous encounter between US and Chinese vessels. The US Navy's Japan-based Seventh Fleet said the guided missile-destroyer USS Ralph Johnson joined the Philippine guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal for the "bilateral …
(2023-09-04). Should People be Happy About the Biden Economy? cepr.net We constantly see reports in the media that people are unhappy about the economy and they blame President Biden. I, along with many liberal/left colleagues, have been telling people to shut up and enjoy the good times. Okay, that is not quite what we have been saying, but we have been saying that the economy …
(2023-09-04). The Law Was Used to Crush the Industrial Workers of the World a Century Ago. truthout.org Formed in 1905, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) — or the Wobblies, as they were also known — may have been the most radical and egalitarian mass union in U.S. history. From the mills of New England to the wheat fields of Kansas, from the docks of Philadelphia to the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the IWW organized workers, often the so-called unskilled laborers that craft unions… |
(2023-09-04). Fitness Enthusiasts Are Dying Suddenly. 16 Sudden Deaths Examined. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Video: Pilot Tim McAdams, Aged 59, Had Two Cerebellar Strokes Three Weeks After Second Pfizer Shot. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Argentina: Presidential Candidate Warns Against Dollarization Proposals. orinocotribune.com Argentina's minister of economy and presidential candidate, Sergio Massa, has reiterated his disagreement with candidates who suggest dollarizing the economy. | Mass said in an event held this Saturday in the town of San Vicente, in the province of Buenos Aires: "Some propose dollarization without more than just that: putting the flag of the United States on the door of the Central Bank. Others propose a cowardly dollarization, to make the two currencies coexist for a while because they do not dare to propose a direct dollarization." | The minister said that the opposition candidates, Javier Milei and Patricia Bu…
(2023-09-04). Guatemala: TSE Temporarily Overturns Semilla Party Suspension. orinocotribune.com The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Guatemala denied, until the end of the electoral process on October 31, the resolution of the Registry of Citizens that temporarily cancelled the Semilla party. | The plenary of magistrates of the TSE, through a legal appeal, urged the three powers of the state to "continue to watch over the respect for the popular will manifested in the ballot boxes, along with the integrity, purity and efficacy of the electoral process." | The decision came after the winner of the elections, Bernardo Arévalo, general secretary of the Semilla party, requested that the resolution be nulled,…
(2023-09-04). US Officials Keep Boasting About How Much The Ukraine War Serves US Interests. orinocotribune.com
(2023-09-04). Burning out of control: Capitalism's climate catastrophe. mronline.org 
Canada's unprecedented wildfires drive home the harsh realities of climate change, in all their enormity. We are fighting an incorrigibly destructive social and economic system, but we are also, at the same time, engaged in a struggle for survival.
(2023-09-04). The many colours of hydrogen and the scam of carbon capture. mronline.org 
THE fossil fuel industry, particularly the oil and natural gas lobby, always has new cards. Earlier, the fossil fuel industry came up with carbon credits: We, the rich countries, will burn coal, oil and natural gas so that we can continue with our current lifestyles but "compensate" by planting trees in poor countries.
(2023-09-04). Chris Hedges: Our Collective Trauma is the Road to Tyranny. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-04). Net Zero Minister Linked to Oil-Funded Group That Targeted Climate Protesters. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-04). NYC Police Plan to Use Drones to Surveil Labor Day Parties. scheerpost.com 
By Zane McNeill / PopularResistance Civil Liberties Groups Believe Police Use Of Surveillance Drones Is "Poised To Explode." The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is planning to use surveillance drones to patrol large gatherings, including private parties and barbecues, this Labor Day weekend. "If a caller states there's a large crowd, a large party …
(2023-09-04). NYT Publishes 'Greatest Hits' of Bad Trans Healthcare Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-04). The Biden Administration Cuts and Runs From Haiti. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-04). West Bank Dispatch: 120 Palestinians Arrested In Three Days. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-04). The Flying Tigers: Marking 80 years of China-U.S. partnership. america.cgtn.com 
A critical China-U.S. partnership during the Second World War is being commemorated on its 80th year. | The so-called Flying Tigers were a small group of American aviators who fought alongside China against the Japanese forces. | The group rose to fame at the time for its ability to inflict significant damage on Japan's better-equipped and larger air force at the time. | And to this day, Flying Tigers are a symbol of friendship between China and the U.S. For its 80th anniversary, two Flying Tigers veterans and their families were invited to a reception held by the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles. | CGTN's Ediz T…
(2023-09-04). The impact of AI on labor market. america.cgtn.com 
During the next five years, 75% of organizations are expected to adopt artificial intelligence into their practices, according to a study by the World Economic Forum, which suggests a job loss rate of about 25 percent directly related to AI adoption. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan met with founders of one of the many start-up tech companies that are aiming to use AI to save resources like time and money in a variety of industries. | His report takes a look at what AI could mean for the labor market.
(2023-09-04). Dominican Medical College confirms national strike this week. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Medical Association (CMD) confirmed today the national strike called for Wednesday and Thursday of this week and indicated that only emergency cases in public and private hospitals will be treated on those days.
(2023-09-04). Pilgrimage in Chile to the monument to Salvador Allende. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) As is tradition, political and social organizations made a pilgrimage today to the monument to Salvador Allende, in the Plaza of the Constitution, on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of his election to the Chilean presidency.
(2023-09-04). U.S. War Crimes against the People of Japan: Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). China Bans Sale of Japanese Seafood Due to Fukushima Radiation Contamination. Tokyo to File Appeal at WTO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). More Than 1,600 Scientists Sign Declaration: "No Climate Emergency" Exists at All. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Russia: Free Azat Miftakhov. greenleft.org.au 
After spending five years in jail, Russian political prisoner Azat Miftakhov was meant to go free on September 4. Instead the mathematician and anarchist faces new charges that could keep him locked up for a further two to five years, reports Federico Fuentes.
(2023-09-04). Chicago Mayor Johnson proclaims Chairman Fred Hampton Day. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. has spent his entire life fighting to carry forward the revolutionary legacy of the Black Panther Party. Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. was assassinated in hail of bullets from a combined Chicago Police Department, FBI, Illinois States Attorney's Office death squad on December 4, 1969. The 4: 30 a.m. raid was part of a nationwide counterintelligence program (COINTELPRO) against the Black Panther Party and other revolutionary organizations. | Chairman Fred Jr. has always kept the revolutionary struggle front and center. August 30 is Chairman Fred Sr.'s birthday. Every year th…
(2023-09-04). Police killing spree in Orange County. fightbacknews.org Trabuco Canyon, CA – John Snowling, a retired sergeant from Ventura Police Department, shot and killed three people in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County on Wednesday August 23, wounding six others. He was targeting his ex-wife, Marie Snowling, who he shot in the jaw but who survived the injury. The 69-year-old ex-sergeant brought two handguns and a shotgun into Cook's Corner biker bar that Wednesday, where his recently divorced wife, Marie, was attending a weekly spaghetti night. Snowling shot nine people in the bar and then turned his guns on police, who shot and killed him. | News reports on the killer report on ho…
(2023-09-04). San Jose commemorates 53rd anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. fightbacknews.org San Jose, CA – On August 29, the San Jose Freedom Road Socialist Organization and other groups held a commemoration for the 53rd anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium, with veteran activist Carlos Montes as a guest speaker. The commemoration was held at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, a hub for activism in San Jose since 1957. Other organizations in attendance included Students for a Democratic Society, the Brown Berets and the Silicon Valley Immigration Committee. | The Chicano Moratorium was a mass protest of Chicanos who organized against the Vietnam War. Their largest march was on August 29, 1970 in Ea…
(2023-09-04). Solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA, WGA strikers. fightbacknews.org We in Freedom Road Socialist Organization stand with the 75,000 workers of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the 65,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) who are striking for not only higher wages and benefits but also against the threat posed by automation. | Members of The Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), actors and other performance workers, have been on strike since July 14 after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down.
(2023-09-04). What is Mexico's plan for socio-economic development? america.cgtn.com 
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador delivered his fifth State of the Nation address on Friday, touting his administration's achievements. | He spoke for more than an hour, providing specifics he says show that Mexico is on the right path toward economic and social development. | CGTN's Franc Contreras reports.
(2023-09-04). LEVER TIME PREMIUM: Meet The Economist Who Was Right About Inflation. levernews.com On this week's episode of Lever Time Premium, exclusively for The Lever's supporting subscribers, David Sirota sits down with economist Isabella Weber, one of the first economists to raise the alarm about profit-driven inflation. | In 2021, Weber published an
(2023-09-04). Imperial experts to study air pollution exposure inside 100 London homes. imperial.ac.uk
(2023-09-04). Intra-BRICS Trade and Analysis 2023. infobrics.org With the 2023 BRICS summit beginning on August 22, we provide an economic breakdown of all BRICS members and their respective trade with one other…
(2023-09-04). China Plays Pivotal Role in Enhancing BRICS Cooperation. infobrics.org China has played and will continue to play a crucial role in enhancing cooperation among BRICS countries, Cambodian experts said…
(2023-09-04). BRICS Bank Aims to Issue First Indian Rupee Bond by October. infobrics.org The development bank founded by the BRICS countries is planning to issue its first Indian rupee bond by October, its chief operating officer said as the lender comes under pressure to raise and lend more in local currencies…
(2023-09-04). Kiev believes the conflict should be "extended" to Russia's undisputed territory. infobrics.org Budanov's words make clear that Kiev plans to continue its terrorist attacks on Russian demilitarized cities.
(2023-09-04). NATO threatens to collapse by 2025 over Ukraine disagreements, warns expert. infobrics.org US presidential election campaign will be one of the most vitriolic in recent history…
(2023-09-04). Neo-Nazi junta raising its Volkssturm. infobrics.org In the last several months, there have been reports about people with severe physical disabilities getting conscription notices, including blind people, as well as those with no extremities. However, the madness doesn't stop there. People with severe mental disabilities are not spared either. Their apparent "physical fitness" makes them "the perfect cannon fodder" for the criminal Kiev regime.
(2023-09-04). China Will Continue to Support Afghanistan as it Transitions from Chaos to Stability. libya360.wordpress.com Liu Xin, Xing Xiaojing (and Zhao Haihan An aerial view of Kabul, Afghanistan Global Times Editor's Note: On August 30, 2021, with celebratory fireworks lighting up the Kabul night sky, the US completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending its 20-year presence in the country after its October 2001 invasion. Afghanistan has had two years to…
(2023-09-04). Unlocking the Trans-Afghan Railway's Transformative Potential. libya360.wordpress.com F.M. Shakil The Trans-Afghan Railway project represents a game-changing opportunity to build critical commercial ties throughout Eurasia, connecting China, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. However, its success hinges on unwavering determination to overcome the inescapable challenges of finance, security, and geopolitics. In a promising development for regional connectivity and trade, the Trans-Afghan Railway project received a…
(2023-09-04). Price controls needed in a cost-of-living crisis. greenleft.org.au 
Governments need to take action on rising food prices as Woolworths and Coles report mega profits, Isaac Nellist argues.
(2023-09-04). As Hunger Grows Across US, GOP Shutdown Threats Imperil Food Aid Programs. truthout.org Republican threats to shut down the federal government if spending isn't drastically cut have put funding for a critical nutrition aid program at risk as hunger grows across the nation, with the recent lapse of pandemic-era assistance leaving many low-income families struggling to put food on the table. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children… |
(2023-09-04). What Happened To The United Nation's Ability To Mediate? popularresistance.org It is no secret that United Nations mediation is in a state of decline. The U.N. is no longer in the lead role in conflict countries where the secretary-general and his representatives or special envoys are mandated to provide mediation and good offices. In most of these conflicts, powerful members of the Security Council, regional and subregional organizations are taking the lead, pushing the U.N. to the sidelines. | The only two conflicts where the U.N. is still clearly in the lead are Cyprus and Western Sahara, and, in both countries, it has failed for decades to make any progress.
(2023-09-04). The Betrayal, Arrest and 27-Year Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela: CIA Still Refuses to Declassify Documents Exposing Its Responsibility. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Las armas y la Constitución de EE.UU.: La administración del significado. globalizacion.ca Las constituciones nacionales suelen emplear un lenguaje abierto a las interpretaciones debido a la necesidad incluir una variedad de casos posibles mucho mayor que cualquier ley. Mucho más cuando se trata de una constitución, como la de Estados Unidos, escrita…
(2023-09-04). 'Human Augmentation': Warfare of the Immediate Future? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Canada Complicit with Israel's Annexation of East Jerusalem. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Anger Brews in Thailand as Establishment Unites to Foil Change. fpif.org After over three months of Thailand being put on hold as the country's political adversaries tried to figure a way out of the surprising results of the May elections, a solution was finally reached among contending parties in the third week of August. It was a victory for the establishment, a modus vivendi among its different factions. | Seasoned observers say the elements of the deal were the following: Thaksin Shinawatra, the self-exiled former prime minister, would be allowed to return to Thailand with a promise of kid's glove treatment for his alleged offenses; the Pheu Thai Party, Thaksin's personal politica…
(2023-09-04). Polish Anti-War Debates: Criticism of Kiev Regime or NATO, Punishable with Prison Sentence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). G20: last waltz in a world torn apart. peoplesdispatch.org The strong likelihood is that the forthcoming G-20 event in Delhi this weekend may turn out to be the last waltz of its kind between the cowboys of the Western world and the increasingly restless Global South…
(2023-09-04). 'Our Major Interest is Copper': Britain Backed Pinochet's Bloody Coup in Chile. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). An American student's letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping. america.cgtn.com 
While China and the U.S. remain at odds on a number of trade and political issues, there's one area that continues to thrive on a more personal level. | American students are gaining unique experiences by engaging with China in some very memorable ways. | CGTN's Mark Niu reports from the U.S. state of Washington.
(2023-09-04). Uruguay: Montevideo is running out of drinking water. greenleft.org.au 
Water-related conflicts are occurring across Uruguay, over its use and control, with big business interests pitted against the right to safe drinking water, writes María Noel González.
(2023-09-04). The Late Graeme MacQueen and 9/11: In his Own Words. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). A comprehensive Ukrainian defeat is the only possible outcome of its conflict with Russia. By: Scott Ritter>. midwesternmarx.com 
Kiev was offered a peace deal long ago, but chose war instead, egged on by its Western backers. Now its fate is sealed September 2 marked the 78th anniversary of the World War Two surrender ceremony onboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This moment formalized Japan's unconditional capitulation to the United States, and its allies, and marked the end of the conflict. From the Japanese perspective, it had been ongoing since the Marco Polo bridge incident of July 7, 1937, w …
(2023-09-04). BRICS expansion: What's in it for Africa? By: Andrey Maslov. midwesternmarx.com 
Following the Johannesburg summit, the continent will become a major focus for the organization Traditionally, BRICS policy makers turn their attention to African issues every five years, when the summit is held in South Africa. Last month's gathering was no exception, and compared to the previous years, was even grander in scale. For the first time ever, invitations were sent out to all the leaders of the continent, and almost everyone responded. The event in Johannesburg was …
(2023-09-04). Coup in Gabon: Franc Zone Continues to Crumble. By: Steve Lalla. midwesternmarx.com (OrinocoTribune.com) – Military leaders in Gabon have taken power, placing the president under house arrest following disputed elections. The military takeover follows recent coups d'état in the former French colonies of Niger (earlier this year), Burkina Faso (2022), Mali (2020 and 2021), and Guinea (2021). Gabon's military was likely inspired by the recent military coup in Niger, which France and its allies, including Nigeria and the US, have been unable to ove …
(2023-09-04). No respite for France as a 'New Africa' rises. By: Pepe Escobar. midwesternmarx.com Like dominos, African states are one by one falling outside the shackles of neocolonialism. Chad, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and now Gabon are saying 'non' to France's longtime domination of African financial, political, economic, and security affairs. By adding two new African member-states to its roster, last week's summit in Johannesburg heralding the expanded BRICS 11 showed once again that Eurasian integration is inextricably linked to the integration of Afro- …
(2023-09-04). Ukrainian Crews Complete Abrams Tank Training: U.S. Pledges Depleted Uranium Shells for Offensive. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Larry's Excellent Piece On "Intelligence" Community… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-09-04). New Report Shows Major Banks Continue to Fund Climate Chaos in Global South. truthout.org Since the international community promised to limit global heating to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, the world's major banks have funneled 20 times more money to climate-polluting industries in the Global South than Global North governments have given those same countries to address the climate emergency. That's just one of the findings of How the Finance Flows: The Banks Fueling the Climate… |
(2023-09-04). Prensa Latina, Al Mayadeen news outlets strengthen relations. plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Founded on strategic policies, Prensa Latina and the pan-Arab channel Al Mayadeen have strengthened bilateral relation to tell the truth at the service of the peoples.
(2023-09-04). Russian army repels Ukrainian attacks in Donetsk region. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The Russian army on Monday repelled three Ukrainian attacks near Artiomovsk and Severnoye, in Donetsk region, causing the enemy up to 285 casualties, Russian Defense Ministry informed on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Schools open in Pinar del Rio province on due time. plenglish.com Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The 596 schools located in the western Cuban province of Pinar del Rio opened their doors on Monday, following education workers' effort to start the new school year on due time.
(2023-09-04). Troops kill 6 kidnappers, arrests 54 suspected criminals in Plateau. plenglish.com Abuja, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Troops of Operation Safe Haven HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV said they killed six suspected kidnappers in kidnappers at Tahuwa community in Jos.
(2023-09-04). "Venezuela stands for peace in Colombia," FM says. plenglish.com At the closure of the fourth cycle of peace talks between Petro's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), Yvan Gil cited Maduro, "peace in Colombia is urgent, unpostponable and necessary. | Gil noted the Venezuelan government, as guarantor, is fully committed and determined to support as requested by Colombia and its political forces for full peace project, encouraged by President Petro, which includes a clamor of the Colombian people. | "We ¥re pleased to have hosted the fourth cycle of peace negotiations between the Colombian Government and the ELN in Caracas. | On Monday, both sides announced th…
(2023-09-04). Just 12% of people in the U.S. consume over 50% of the country's beef, study finds. nationofchange.org With their findings, which were published in the journal Nutrients, the researchers hope to influence the 12% of people eating a disproportionate amount of beef to make switches to other, lower-emissions protein sources.
(2023-09-04). Lowest paid workers in U.S. are mostly women — Forbes. plenglish.com Washington, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) There are 21 million people working in the most underpaid, undervalued jobs in our country — and nearly two-thirds of these workers are women, according to a new report from the National Women's Law Center.
(2023-09-04). 47th Avante Fest concludes in Portugal with a call to advance the legacy of the April Revolution. peoplesdispatch.org The three-day festival witnessed more than 70 debates and discussions over social-political and economic issues. Numerous cultural, and sports events were also part of the annual fest organized by the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) and its youth…
(2023-09-04). Activists Mohamed Adel and Mahmoud Hussein face state persecution in Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org The continued persecution of activists brings into question the legitimacy of claims made by President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi that the state is trying to engage with the opposition through the so-called national dialogue initiated earlier this year…
(2023-09-04). BRICS summit was a giant leap towards inclusive multilateralism. peoplesdispatch.org Mandla J. Radebe of the University of Johannesburg talks about the outcomes of the recent BRICS summit in South Africa. He analyzes the politics of the expansion, the new financial architecture under construction, and the role of BRICS in the African continent…
(2023-09-04). Luxembourgers commemorate 1942 general strike against Nazi German occupation. peoplesdispatch.org Protesting against forced conscription, workers went on a general strike that started in Wiltz on August 31, 1942 and spread across the country. 21 workers were executed by Nazi authorities for participating in the action…
(2023-09-04). Palestinian prisoners to launch hunger strike against increasing Israeli restrictions. peoplesdispatch.org Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir recently restricted family visits for prisoners to once every two months from the currently allowed monthly visits. Prisoners will start their collective strike on September 14 and continue it until their demand for the full restoration of their rights is met…
(2023-09-04). Docs Offer Glimpse Inside "Censorship Industrial Complex" globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). The Japan-ROK-U.S. Summit: Destructive Trilateral Military Alliance. "Expressway to the East-West War" globalresearch.ca I am writing this paper to warn the world about the destructive impact of the trilateral military alliance that will not only kill South Korean democracy, security and economy but also widens the expressway to the East-West war. This trilateral summit was a summit of three dangerous men.
(2023-09-04). US Court rules against Internet Archive and, in doing so, against digital collections in all libraries. expose-news.com The Internet Archive, like hundreds of US libraries, is a non-profit institution. Yet a court ruling in mid-August has sided with publishers' commercial interests to disallow non-profit organisations from lending books. But …
(2023-09-04). 25 historical books that demonstrate vaccines have caused serious harm for 200 years. expose-news.com The 25 books in the 'History of Vaccination' series shed light on the history of vaccines through the eyes of doctors, scientists, and historical data. They answer the pressing question: "Are vaccines …
(2023-09-04). Dr. Vernon Colman: The collaborators will kill us all. expose-news.com It was clear long before 1918 that in World War I the generals completely lost touch with reality, they'd lost the plot. They didn't know what was happening in the trenches because …
(2023-09-04). Twenty-first century socialism: what it will become and why. nationofchange.org Together these goals comprise an effective, attractive new vision to define and motivate a socialism for the 21st century.
(2023-09-04). The West's Sanctions Hypocrisy: Russia's Import Substitution Programme. Sanctions Backfire. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Where Did the Money Go? $280 Billion in Lost COVID Relief Spending. "U.S. Government Working to Account for $4 trillion in COVID-19 Spending". globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Government of Colombia and FARC Dissidents Agree to Resume Ceasefire. orinocotribune.com
(2023-09-04). Washington D.C. celebrates Chinese culture. america.cgtn.com 
Despite the ongoing tension between the United States and China, the two nations came together in the heart of Washington, D.C. | The celebration was called the Washington Chinese Cultural Festival. | Food, song, dance, and perhaps most important — unity. | CGTN's Sean Callebs reports.
(2023-09-04). Salvadoran Writer Javier Zamora on Coping with Trauma from Being Detained & Undocumented in U.S. democracynow.org 
Salvadoran poet and writer Javier Zamora discusses the roots of his memoir Solito, which details his odyssey as an unaccompanied 9-year-old child through Guatemala and Mexico to reunite with family in Arizona. "After surviving that nine-week journey, surviving the United States as an undocumented person was perhaps the main reason why I became a writer," Zamora says. He describes how he works to cope with trauma from his experiences, and how he was inspired to become a writer when he was exposed to the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda as a high school student in California.
(2023-09-04). "The Great Escape": Saket Soni on Forced Immigrant Labor Used to Clean Up Climate Disasters in U.S. democracynow.org 
As extreme weather disasters intensify, the workers who are hired by corporations to clean up after hurricanes, floods, blizzards and wildfires are increasingly on the frontlines of the climate crisis. | For Labor Day 2023, we are rebroadcasting an interview with author and organizer Saket Soni. His book, The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America, focuses on hundreds of Indian workers who were brought to the United States with false promises and subjected to grueling working conditions at a shipyard in Mississippi. When one of those workers called Soni in 2006 for help, it set…
(2023-09-04). Honduran President Condemns Coup Attempt in Guatemala Warned by President Elect Arévalo. orinocotribune.com
(2023-09-04). Boiling Frogs Towards Nuclear Armageddon? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). On the Future of Manufactured Pandemics: Origins of COVID-19, the U.S. Military's Bioweapons Program, Global Vaccine Resistance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). COVID-19 cases on the rise as students head back to school. america.cgtn.com 
The start of the new school year hasn't exactly gone to plan in parts of the United States. | At least three school districts have been forced to temporarily close amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and other viruses, setting the stage for another uncertain school year. | CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.
(2023-09-04). 'Wall of Forgotten Natives' Encampment Revived After Five Years, Gets Evicted. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-09-04). Proud Boy leaders sentenced to double-digit prison terms. wsws.org Four former top Proud Boys–Ethan Nordean, Dominic Pezzola, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl–were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 to 18 years.
(2023-09-04). UK schools, hospitals, houses and other public buildings at risk of collapse in expanding RAAC concrete scandal. wsws.org Around 1,500 schools are yet to complete checks to find out whether they have RAAC, and another 450 suspect they do but are waiting for an official assessment.
(2023-09-04). Bavarian deputy prime minister kept in office despite neo-Nazi past. wsws.org Keeping Hubert Aiwanger in office is a clear sign that right-wing extremism does not represent an obstacle to the highest government positions in Germany.
(2023-09-04). Australian senate report on "school refusal" whitewashes ruling elite's responsibility for the crisis in public schools. wsws.org The senate inquiry and report was marked by a glaring contradiction between its detailed documentation of the devastating impacts on families and communities, and the paucity of the recommendations.
(2023-09-04). Japanese department store workers strike in Tokyo. wsws.org The union sought to allow workers to blow off steam while limiting the strike's impact on the company as much as possible.
(2023-09-04). This week in history: September 4-10. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-09-04). US student debt crisis deepens as federal loan interest accrual resumes. wsws.org With US student loan debt already at $1.7 trillion, millions of youth and workers are being hit with the resumption of payments next month.
(2023-09-04). Fascist mobs terrorise migrants in Cyprus while police turn blind eye. wsws.org The ruling elites everywhere are enacting the most savage anti-immigration policies and scapegoating refugees and asylum seekers for society's ills.
(2023-09-04). NYPD marks Labor Day by sending drones to monitor backyard parties. wsws.org The dystopian actions by the New York Police Department are ultimately aimed at preparing for confrontations with the working class.
(2023-09-04). Five railway workers killed on the job in northern Italy. wsws.org Local authorities in Brandizzo, Italy have opened a murder investigation into the case of five railway workers who were struck by a train while performing rail line maintenance late last week.
(2023-09-04). Mexican autoworkers kept in the dark on looming US-Canadian auto strike. wsws.org The unions are seeking to divide North American auto workers, facilitating moves by the companies to offset the impact of any strike action.
(2023-09-04). An attack on Holocaust research: The takeover of the History Chair at the Institute for East European Studies at Berlin's Free University. wsws.org With the installation of Robert Kindler, a favourite of right-wing-radical professor Jà∂rg Baberowski, a fundamental reorientation of the Institute for East European Studies is in train, away from studying the crimes of the Nazi regime and Polish-Jewish history.
(2023-09-04). Mass protests in Niger demand withdrawal of French troops. wsws.org The protest in Niamey came amid mounting opposition across Africa against plans for a French-backed invasion of Niger by the armies of the Economic Community of West African States.
(2023-09-04). The evolution of the Omicron variants and the policy of forever COVID. wsws.org Allowing COVID-19 unimpeded access to billions of people has raised the alarm among scientists that viral evolution will most likely lead to another event similar to the massive global wave of the Omicron BA.1 variant in the winter of 2021-22.
(2023-09-04). Deteriorating economic forecasts ahead of New Zealand election. wsws.org International financial agencies have delivered their prescription for an intensifying assault on social position of the working class no matter who takes office after the October 14 election.
(2023-09-04). Las dos recepciones de la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta. globalizacion.ca La Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta (IFR) cumple en 2023 su primera década de implementación. El tiempo transcurrido la avala como un proyecto de largo recorrido. Dos actitudes han marcado la reacción global frente a ella. | De una…
(2023-09-05). US Open tennis players "fall by the wayside" as COVID-19 surges. wsws.org This year's US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York City has been plagued by what is being euphemistically referred to as a "mysterious" illness in what has all the hallmarks of a COVID-19 superspreader event.
(2023-09-05). ECLAC to launch Economic Study for Latin America and the Caribbean. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will launch the 2023 Economic Study of Latin America and the Caribbean, which takes stock of the global and regional situation.
(2023-09-05). DOT suspends a Trump administration rule allowing liquified natural gas transport by rail. nationofchange.org The suspension of the federal rule will remain in effect until either DOT passes a replacement rule that governs LNG by rail, or June 30, 2025 before LNG transport by rail can resume.
(2023-09-05). Giant panda Mang Zai celebrates 12th birthday in Chongqing. ecns.cn The Chongqing Zoo threw a birthday party on Monday to celebrate giant panda Mang Zai's 12th birthday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). So sweet! Take a close look at Hami melons in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers in Naomaohu Town of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have seen a bumper harvest of Hami melons this year. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Kindergarten built over 4,500 meters above sea level. ecns.cn Children were spotted enjoying their extracurricular activities in the well-equipped Third Kindergarten of Nagqu City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Monday."ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Stamp collecting at Wuhan subway stations becomes trend. ecns.cn Farmers in Naomaohu Town of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have seen a bumper harvest of Hami melons this year. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Over 10 pairs of twins enroll in a primary school in Chongqing. ecns.cn The new academic year has begun in China, with a primary school in Chongqing becoming famous with more than 10 pairs of twins.
(2023-09-05). Victoria Nuland BEGGING For Help After Africa Trip (w/ Anya Parampil). scheerpost.com 
By Briahna Joy Gray / The Grayzone The Grayzone's Anya joins fresh from her trip to South Africa for last month's BRICS summit. She weighs in on what Victoria Nuland was surprised she found there, and what it means for Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, & United Arab Emirates to have joined the economic …
(2023-09-05). Cuba participates in Hangzhou International Day as guest of honor (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Hangzhou, China, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba participated as a guest of honor at the celebration of Hangzhou International Day on Tuesday, an opportunity to strengthen cultural and economic cooperation between the two countries.
(2023-09-05). India rejects UN unit's statement on Manipur. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) India on Tuesday rejected a statement by the Special Procedures Branch of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the current situation in Manipur, and described it as unjustified, presumptive, and misleading.
(2023-09-05). Book on Allende's ties with Algeria launched in Chile (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Santiago, Chile, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The book "Chile y Argelia: una historia de mutua solidaridad" (Chile and Algeria: a history of mutual solidarity) was launched at the Summit for Democracy and Human Rights, which is taking place in the Recoleta district of this capital on Tuesday.
(2023-09-05). Cuba presents new vitola in Germany. plenglish.com A press release issued in this capital said that it is the new vitola or type of cigar called Cupido, from the Romeo y Julieta brand, one of the most demanded by cigar aficionados worldwide. | This novelty was unveiled by Fifth Avenue Products Trading, G.M.B.H., the exclusive distributor of Habanos, S.A. for Germany, Austria and Poland, before more than 250 participants in an exclusive event in the city of Bàºckeburg. | The Cupido cigars (55 millimeters in diameter and 148 millimeters long) will be on sale exclusively at Casas del Habano and Habanos Especialistas stores. | The official statement reiterated…
(2023-09-05). French government attacks Muslims again. How will the left opposition respond? greenleft.org.au Schools opened in France on September 4, after President Emmanuel Macron's government imposed a ban on long dresses and tunics worn by pupils in a deliberate move to exploit widespread Islamophobia, court far-right support and divert attention away from class conflict, writes John Mullen.
(2023-09-05). Cuban authorities salute 60th anniversary of the Revolutionary Navy. plenglish.com On the social network X, formerly Twitter, National People's Power Assembly Esteban Lazo sent congratulations to all the members of the Navy and stressed that "they have been bulwarks in the defense of the Socialist Homeland and in Fidel (Castro)'s call to be a Navy of Patria o Muerte (Homeland and Death). | Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, in turn, congratulated the Cuban sailors, whom he described as faithful defenders of sovereignty and peace. | The Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, also congratulated the Revolutionary Navy and described its troops as the safeguard of Cu…
(2023-09-05). Cuban President expresses condolences to Gail Walker. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed his condolences on Tuesday to US activist and executive director of the Interfaith Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO), Gail Walker, over the death of his brother Richard Manson Walker.
(2023-09-05). Understanding the Niger Coup, with David Hundeyin. mintpressnews.com 
The MintPress podcast, "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know — including intelligence, lobby and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. "The Watchdog" goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media. | | The world holds its breath. Last month, the Nigerien military overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, decl…
(2023-09-05). Ecuador's President to present results on child malnutrition. plenglish.com Quito, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso will present on Tuesday the results of the national survey on child malnutrition, one of the unfinished promises of his administration.
(2023-09-05). Global Population, Health and Development Conference opens in Egypt. plenglish.com The Egyptian Minister for Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, reported that some 8,000 people have registered to participate in the event, which will last until next Friday. | Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, in turn, explained that the conference agenda consists of scientific programs, discussion panels and dialogue sessions at which some 270 Egyptian and foreign speakers will participate. | According to organizers, the event is an opportunity for researchers and politicians to get first-hand information on the dynamic relationship between population, health and development. | The conference wi…
(2023-09-05). UN Secretary General calls for leap in climate action for Africa. plenglish.com Nairobi, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a quantum leap in climate action for Africa, which is affected by the worst effects from the increase in global temperatures.
(2023-09-05). Which nation has taxed the rich the most? nationofchange.org Britain and the United States were once the top two—have times changed?>
(2023-09-05). Billionaires envision a new utopian city—to replace what they ruined. nationofchange.org Silicon Valley's wealthy elites have been secretly buying up land in one of California's poorest counties to build a new city from the ground up. Who will stop them?>
(2023-09-05). Venezuela: Tijeras, Telas agujas e hilos, "Manos a la obra" telesurtv.net Esta es la primera "Comuna Cultural el Gran Sucre" que resalta el patrimonio cultural…
(2023-09-05). øPor qué se conmemora el Día de las Mujeres Indígenas?>. telesurtv.net ONU mujeres insta "a sancionar y erradicar todas las formas de violencia hacia ellas, incluyendo la violencia que impide y afecta su participación en la vida pública".
(2023-09-05). Líder catalán pide amnistía para negociar investidura en España. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, el candidato del rey, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, no tiene los apoyos necesarios para la investidura a finales de este mes.
(2023-09-05). Niñas musulmanas son enviadas a sus casas por usar abayas en Francia. telesurtv.net Algunos sectores de la izquierda criticaron la medida a la que calificaron como una "policía de la ropa" y una decisión "característica de un rechazo obsesivo de los musulmanes".
(2023-09-05). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes atacaron durante la noche el campo de refugiados de Nour Shams en Tulkarem.
(2023-09-05). Avanzan preparativos para el 50 aniversario del golpe en Chile. telesurtv.net También confirmaron su asistencia el primer ministro de Portugal, António Costa, y el presidente del Consejo Federal de Alemania, Peter Tschentscher.
(2023-09-05). Comienza cumbre de la Asean con Myanmar en la agenda. telesurtv.net Las conversaciones con dirigentes invitados ajenos al grupo comenzaran este miércoles, entre ellos está la vicepresidenta estadounidense, el primer ministro chino, y el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso.
(2023-09-05). Defensa Civil brasileña actualiza situación en zonas afectadas. telesurtv.net La Defensa Civil del Estado ha emitido alertas de riesgo hidrológico y meteorológico a municipios y población y ha actuado para mitigar los efectos de las lluvias en varias ciudades.
(2023-09-04). Fire Did Not Cause 3rd Tower's Collapse on 9/11, New Study Finds. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Walgreens Redecorated; Banko Forever. indybay.org With the blue supermoon in Pisces illuminating our liberatory path, a squad of real ones ran up on the Walgreens where Banko Brown was murdered; we glued every single lock shut and painted the entire storefront with his name.
(2023-09-04). Happy Anti-War Day! – September 1 – Say No! indybay.org War always has two losers. Neither side can win the Ukraine war. Russia will not lose a war of attrition. Ukraine lacks recruits, artillery and time!
(2023-09-04). Popular Resistance From The Philippines To Baltimore. popularresistance.org In a large yet intimate gathering seated around the projector in the middle of Baltimore's NoMàºNoMຠgallery on Aug. 18, the Black Alliance for Peace- Baltimore and Malaya Baltimore held a discussion "From the Philippines to Baltimore: The Indo-Pacific Command, Neocolonialism, and You!" The event was part of BAP- Baltimore's "Baltimore Summer School" series. | Information handed out at the start of the event explained the exploitative nature of Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). APEC is a "neoliberal scheme called 'free trade' that makes it easy for…
(2023-09-04). US Military Now Has Capacity To Defuel Underground Tanks At Red Hill. popularresistance.org The May and November 2021 fuel leaks of 19,000 gallons of fuel at the 80-year-old Red Hill fuel storage facility into the drinking water aquifer of Honolulu gave toxic exposure to over 93,000 persons. Many are suffering from toxic poisoning that will have lifelong effects. | 27,000 gallons of fuel had "leaked" in January 2014. Some families who have lived in the 19 residential areas served by the Red Hill well report they have had health conditions for many years prior to the November 2021 spill that went directly into the Red Hill well. They feel that these health issues may be attributable to the leak in 2014,…
(2023-09-04). Should People be Happy About the Biden Economy? cepr.net We constantly see reports in the media that people are unhappy about the economy and they blame President Biden. I, along with many liberal/left colleagues, have been telling people to shut up and enjoy the good times. Okay, that is not quite we have been saying, but we have been saying that the economy looks …
(2023-09-04). 9/11 Truth: Why Do Good People Become Silent About the Documented Facts that Disprove the Official 9/11 Narrative. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Typhoon Haikui to land in southeastern coast of Taiwan island. ecns.cn Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon this year, is expected to land on the southeastern coast of Taiwan island Sunday evening, according to a red alert issued by China Meteorological Administration on Sunday morning.
(2023-09-04). Adventurous Tianjin seniors inspire daring dives. ecns.cn Videos of senior Chinese citizens diving into the Haihe River in north China's Tianjin City, have turned the locality into an overcrowded tourist destination.
(2023-09-04). Nation sets impressive pace on AI applications. ecns.cn The meteoric rise of generative artificial intelligence has the potential to be a major game changer for businesses, industry experts said.
(2023-09-04). Chinese living abroad asked to act as link. ecns.cn Overseas Chinese who attended the 11th national congress of returned overseas Chinese and their relatives, which concluded in Beijing on Sunday, said that they will play a greater role in linking China with the world and advancing the country's new modernization drive.
(2023-09-04). Foreign firms rosy on Chinese market. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's call to further open up the services sector and enhance global cooperation to propel global economic recovery, as well as to develop new technologies and business forms and models, has boosted the confidence of foreign businesses, said executives and experts.
(2023-09-04). Hebei hub to nurture tech innovations. ecns.cn Zhou Xiang and his employees are looking forward to moving into their new offices in an innovation hub unveiled recently for nurturing innovations and facilitating breakthroughs by enterprises in technological fields in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province.
(2023-09-04). Electric cruise ship to be launched in Shanghai. ecns.cn An electric battery-powered cruise ship is set to make its debut on Shanghai's Huangpu River later this year, according to official sources.
(2023-09-04). Hong Kong actor Tony Leung wins lifetime award in Venice. ecns.cn Yeung emphasized the SAR government's commitment, in partnership with the Hong Kong Film Development Council, to provide comprehensive support for and promote the continuous growth of the industry.
(2023-09-04). Beijing man arrested for faking gold panning. ecns.cn Beijing police have launched a criminal investigation of a man for faking a gold panning spree in a dried river course in the city's Fangshan district."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-09-04). Beijing Culture Forum to be held this month. ecns.cn This year's Beijing Culture Forum, co-organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the municipal Party committee and government of Beijing, will be held from Sept. 14-15 in the capital.
(2023-09-04). China plans cutting negative list to attract foreign investors. ecns.cn China will reduce the number of items on the negative list for foreign investment and boost the openness level in modern services, said the country's top commerce official on Sunday.
(2023-09-04). Japan urged to draw lessons from Kanto Massacre. ecns.cn Descendants of Chinese workers who were murdered in Japan after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 because of baseless, discriminatory rumors held memorial services in Tokyo on Saturday for their ancestors to remember the tragedy 100 years ago.
(2023-09-04). Comicomment: The collapse of 'China collapse' and 'China threat' theories. ecns.cn For a long time, American politicians and media have been switching back and forth between the "China collapse theory" and the "China threat theory." Whenever there is a fluctuation in certain economic indicator in China, the "China collapse theory" becomes prominent, and as long as China's economic performance is impressive, the "China threat theory" dominates the discourse.
(2023-09-04). Giant panda Hua Hua's mother dies at 23. ecns.cn Cheng Gong (or Success), an elderly female giant panda at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base passed away on Sunday morning in her enclosure at the age of 23, roughly equivalent to a human age of 70-80 years.
(2023-09-04). Xi reaffirms China's commitment to high-level opening up. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Saturday Beijing's commitment to pushing forward a high level of opening up, saying that China will open wider in sectors including telecommunications, tourism, law and vocational examinations and widen the market access in the services sector.
(2023-09-04). In Numbers: Things to know about 2023 CIFTIS. ecns.cn
(2023-09-04). Cradle of civilization: Lingyin Temple. ecns.cn
(2023-09-04). 2023 CIFTIS wows visitors. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held at the China National Convention Center and the Shougang Park in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6.
(2023-09-04). Colorful world: Cultural exhibition of countries along the Belt and Road at 2023 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held at the China National Convention Center and the Shougang Park in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6.
(2023-09-04). China to hold BRI summit in October, celebrating the initiative's 10th anniversary: FM. ecns.cn
(2023-09-04). China's first cross-sea high-speed railway starts trail operation. ecns.cn China's first cross-sea high-speed railway, the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway, started trial operation on Thursday.
(2023-09-04). Mysterious scenery of Ganquan Grand Canyon in NW China's Shaanxi. ecns.cn Ganquan Grand Canyon in Ganquan county, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, is renowned as "China's Antelope Canyon." "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-04). Parachutists worldwide leap from Baling River Bridge. ecns.cn Parachutists from across the globe leapt from Baling River Bridge in southwest China's"ÄÄGuizhou"ÄÄProvince"ÄÄon Saturday.
(2023-09-04). Surgical robot catches eyes at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Flocks of visitors were attracted by a surgical robot at the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-04). S. Koreans condemn Japan's nuclear-contaminated wastewater discharge. ecns.cn Thousands of South Koreans, including politicians and more than 90 civic groups, continued a weekend rally in central Seoul on Saturday to protest against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean and call for government action on Fukushima wastewater. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-04). Cuba and Dominican Republic ratify interest in expanding relations. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and the Dominican Republic ratified today their interest in continuing to expand their relations during the talks held with the foreign minister of that country, Roberto àÅlvarez, on an official visit.
(2023-09-04). Last details in Cuba for Great Open Water Challenge. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The spa city of Varadero in the Cuban province of Matanzas is finalizing details to successfully host the second edition of the Great Open Water Retto to take place on the 16th and 17th of this month.
(2023-09-04). Friday 9/8: Reading Circle: The Planetary Crisis & the Crucial Role of a Revolutionary Party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall 747 Polk St. (near Ellis St.), San Francisco. | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or new Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Or register to attend via zoom: bit.ly/ReadingCircleRegistration…
(2023-09-04). Friday 9/15: Protest/Music/Dance with the Climate Strikers in Palo Alto. indybay.org Lytton Plaza | 200 University Ave | Palo Alto CA 94303…
(2023-09-04). Selected Articles: The Bin Ladens and the Bushes: On 9/11 George Herbert Walker Bush Meets Osama's Brother Shafiq bin Laden. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-09-04). Rising Tide activists celebrate after court validates their coal train action. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-04). Saturday 9/23: Post Equinox/Pre Folsom 23 September SF World Naked Bike Ride & AfterParty [ #WNBRsf2023 ]. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2023-09-04). Gofundme freezes Grayzone fundraiser 'due to some external concerns'. mronline.org 
Gofundme has indefinitely frozen donations to The Grayzone "due to some external concerns." The company's actions follow a campaign of repression against our personnel by the British and Ukrainian governments.
(2023-09-04). Heavy Clashes Between US Proxy Militia, Arab Tribes In Eastern Syria. popularresistance.org Clashes between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Arab tribesmen in Deir Ezzor governorate left at least 25 dead and more than a dozen wounded as of 30 August, raising tensions between the Kurdish proxy militia and Syrian locals to the highest point in years. | The fighting was reportedly sparked by the detention of Ahmed Khbeil, better known as Abu Khawla, in Hasakah governorate. Khawla leads the SDF-affiliated Deir Ezzor Military Council (DEMC). | SDF forces took him on Sunday after being invited to a meeting in Hasakah. | Local tribes issued a statement following Khawla's detention for Arab figh…
(2023-09-04). "The War is Worth Waging": Afghanistan's Vast Reserves of Minerals and Natural Gas. globalresearch.ca The war on Afghanistan is a profit driven "resource war".
(2023-09-04). Space Junk in Earth Orbit and on the Moon Will Increase with Future Missions ‚àí But Nobody's in Charge of Cleaning It Up. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Narcomarketing: juvenicidios en México y narcocultura. indybay.org Narcomarketing: juvenicidios en México y narcocultura | Los medios virtuales son hogar para la cultura del narco…
(2023-09-04). El homo digitalis y la digitalización: una comunicación sin comunidad. indybay.org
(2023-09-04). Chile, September 11, 1973: The Horrors of 'the First 9/11' Are Routinely Overlooked. globalresearch.ca On September 11, 1973, Salvador Allende's democratic government in Chile was ousted by US-backed forces in one of the Cold War's defining moments. Allende himself was killed during the coup while his presidential palace, La Moneda, was extensively bombed.
(2023-09-04). Tuesday 9/5: Yoga for Activists. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street, Room 101 | San José, CA 95112…
(2023-09-04). Another Official 9/11 Big Lie Exposed — Again. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). 'Death Star' Law Is Struck Down In Texas. popularresistance.org Austin, Texas – On Aug. 30, at the end of a summer in which the temperature in Austin topped 100 ∞ for a record 45 consecutive days, a local judge ruled unconstitutional a new state law intended to nullify local ordinances that require water breaks for construction workers. | Travis County District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble held that the law violated a 1912 amendment to the state constitution that gives cities and towns with more than 5,000 people the power of self-government. | "The Court DECLARES House Bill 2127 in its entirety is unconstitutional — facially, and as applied to Houston as a constituti…
(2023-09-04). Once We Were Proud And Supportive. popularresistance.org I was born in 1942 to a Jewish family while WWII was raging. My mother hated not only the Nazis but the German people for allowing that to happen. She never forgave them. Never would she buy or touch anything made in Germany. In 1948 the Jewish State of Israel was founded. My family were fiercely proud and supportive of what we felt was the heroic Zionist achievements in Israel. We knew nothing about Palestinians. All we knew was that Arabs hated Jews and did terrible things. At a young age I decided to join the US Army and "become a man." I spent three-and-a-half years, mostly in the 101st Airborne division as a…
(2023-09-04). Asesinan a líder comunitario en Medellín, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según reportes de medios locales, los hechos sucedieron a eso de las 10H00 (hora local) del pasado sábado, en una vivienda ubicada en la carrera 13 con calle 55.
(2023-09-04). Arrestan altos militares del Congo tras masacre por protestas. telesurtv.net El presidente congoleño, Félix Tshisekedi, ordenó el viernes al Gobierno crear una comisión interministerial de investigación para dilucidar las responsabilidades por la represión violenta.
(2023-09-04). Investigarán a exfiscal general y adjunto de Honduras. telesurtv.net Se dispuso en total de nueve congresistas para formar una Comisión Especial para investigar.
(2023-09-04). China anuncia participación del primer ministro en Cumbre del G-20. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de China, Xi Jinping, y Rusia, Vladimir Putin, dos veteranos de las cumbres del G20, serán las dos principales ausencias de la cita de este fin de semana en Nueva Delhi.
(2023-09-04). Cumbre africana exige más fondos frente al cambio climático. telesurtv.net Los líderes africanos están decididos a ejercer una mayor influencia global y hacer que los mayores emisores de gases de efecto invernadero del mundo paguen su parte justa.
(2023-09-04). Gobierno colombiano y ELN acuerdan creación de zonas humanitarias. telesurtv.net El principal negociador del ELN, Pablo Beltrán, refirió que "el cese al fuego ha estado bajo fuego".
(2023-09-04). Culmina cuarto ciclo de diálogo entre el Gobierno colombiano y ELN. telesurtv.net El pasado 14 de agosto inició el diálogo para abordar el cese al fuego bilateral vigente hasta febrero próximo.
(2023-09-04). Ministro de Defensa de Ucrania presenta su renuncia. telesurtv.net El presidente ucraniano Volodímir Zelenski había adelantado la víspera la salida del ministro, involucrado en forma indirecta en un caso de corrupción.
(2023-09-04). Rusia dispuesta a reanudar el Acuerdo de Granos del Mar Negro. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin abordó con su colega turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, las formas para destrabar el acuerdo.
(2023-09-04). Autoridades chinas emiten alerta amarilla por tifón Haikui. telesurtv.net Se espera que el fenómeno meteorológico se mueva hacia el noroeste, acercándose gradualmente a la zona costera de Fujian y Guangdong.
(2023-09-04). Golpista juramenta como jefe de Estado de transición en Gabón. telesurtv.net La ceremonia se realizó en el Palacio Presidencial de la Renovación en Libreville, mientras manifestaciones de apoyo al nuevo gobierno tenían lugar en los alrededores del edificio.
(2023-09-04). Siria y Rusia condenan politización de ente sobre armas químicas. telesurtv.net Durante el diálogo ambos diplomáticos subrayaron los vínculos históricos y las relaciones amistosas entre los das dos naciones.
(2023-09-04). Ataque armado deja cuatro muertos en Guanajuato, México. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de emergencia recibieron una denuncia por detonaciones de arma de fuego en una vivienda de la colonia La Ciudadela.
(2023-09-04). En alza registros de homicidios e inseguridad en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Expertos consideran que de continuar así, antes del cierre del mes de septiembre se rompería el récord de 656 asesinatos correspondiente al 2022.
(2023-09-04). Haití rinde tributo a cientos de víctimas de violencia criminal. telesurtv.net El homenaje rindió tributo a las víctimas de las masacres de Carrefour-Feuilles Rosemberg, Tabarre y Martissant y la de Canaan.
(2023-09-04). Argentina dispuesta a enfrentar fenómeno climático "El Niño" telesurtv.net El Servicio Meteorológico de Argentina explicó que el fenómeno conocido como El Niño tiene una recurrencia de entre dos y siete años.
(2023-09-04). Putin y Erdogan abordarán acuerdo sobre exportación de alimentos. telesurtv.net Vladimir Putin y Recep Tayyip Erdogan también analizarán el suministro de gas desde Rusia a Europa a través de Türkiye.
(2023-09-04). Rusia destruye cuatro lanchas de Ucrania en la costa de Crimea. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa indicó que el domingo destruyó drones ucranianos sobre el mar Negro cerca de Crimea y sobre el territorio de la región de Kursk.
(2023-09-04). Dos muertos y tres heridos deja tiroteo en Alabama, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo inicial ocurrió poco después de las 02H00 (hora local) en el Club Aria en la Quinta Avenida Norte.
(2023-09-04). Al menos dos muertos y tres desaparecidos por lluvias en España. telesurtv.net Se registran dos muertos y un desaparecido en la provincia de Toledo y dos desaparecidos en la Comunidad de Madrid.
(2023-09-04). Rumanía niega caída de drones rusos en su territorio. telesurtv.net El ente castrense señaló a través de un comunicado que "niega categóricamente los informes en el espacio público".
(2023-09-04). Poland's school system on the brink of collapse. wsws.org Poland's trade unions are organising symbolic actions six weeks before the general election on October 15 to dissipate workers' anger and line themselves up as partners with the future ruling party.
(2023-09-04). German government prepares frontal attack on the working class with 2024 budget. wsws.org Exactly at the midpoint of the current legislative session, the three-party coalition government is intensifying austerity and its pro-war policies.
(2023-09-04). Students speak out against the attack on public education and culture at West Virginia University. wsws.org Two students at West Virginia University spoke to the WSWS about the connection between the assault on public education and culture at WVU and the broader attack on the living standards of the working class.
(2023-09-04). A Compassionate Spy: The Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb and the genesis of the Cold War. wsws.org Ted Hall was only 19 years old when he passed classified secrets to the Soviet government. His role was not discovered until more than 50 years later, only a few years before his death in 1999.
(2023-09-05). Detroit celebra el Día del Trabajo, se avecina la huelga del UAW contra las empresas automotrices. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Mientras Shawn Fain, Liz Shuler, los principales líderes sindicales de Michigan y los demócratas a favor de los trabajadores marchaban al lado de miles de trabajadores en el desfile anual del Día del Trabajo en Detroit, la probabilidad de una huelga del United Auto Workers contra GM, Ford , y Stellantis (antes Fiat-Chrysler) cobraba cada …
(2023-09-05). Right-wing establishes 'government-in-waiting' for second Trump term, plans firing of 50,000 public workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON (AP)—With more than a year to go before the 2024 election, a constellation of conservative organizations is preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump, recruiting thousands of Americans to come to Washington on a mission to dismantle the federal government and replace it with a vision closer to his own. Led by the …
(2023-09-05). Trump faces Manhattan trial Oct. 2 unless he pays $250M. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Donald Trump will face yet another trial, in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan on October 2. That is unless he, his company and his kids pay New York State at least $250 million first, to settle massive fraud claims. So says New York Attorney General Letitia "Tish" James in a 100-page filing …
(2023-09-05). As Detroit celebrates Labor Day, UAW strike against Big 3 auto companies looms. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—As Shawn Fain, Liz Shuler, top Michigan union leaders, and pro-worker Democrats marched side-by-side with thousands of workers in Detroit's annual Labor Day parade, the probability of a strike by the United Auto Workers against GM, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat-Chrysler) loomed ever larger. About the only top leader professing optimism that a strike would …
(2023-09-05). Imperialism and capitalism set Hawaii ablaze. peoplesworld.org 
Over 100 people (likely many more) were burned alive and many are still missing on Maui, in one of the most deadly and destructive wildfires in history. The dire crisis continues as hospitals are overwhelmed with burn patients, residents inhale highly toxic air, the community reals with trauma, and basic necessities fail to get to those most in …
(2023-09-05). Uganda charges man with 'aggravated homosexuality' in first prosecution under anti-gay law. peoplesworld.org 
Ugandan authorities said last week they have charged a man with "aggravated homosexuality" under a new draconian law, which carries a possible death penalty. The charge is the first under the country's anti-gay law passed in May. The law appears to have widespread support in Uganda but has been condemned by rights groups and other …
(2023-09-05). Children in 48 African countries at high risk from climate change. plenglish.com New York, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Children in 48 African countries are at high risk of suffering the impact of climate change, according to a UNICEF report on the occasion of the regional climate summit in Nairobi.
(2023-09-05). China, Italy stress strategic importance of trade ties. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani ended today an official visit to China during which both parties stressed the strategic importance of stable and long-term relations.
(2023-09-05). Russian air defense shoots down a drone over Crimea. plenglish.com "We have foiled another attempt by Kiev to conduct a terrorist attack with a drone against objects on Russian territory. | According to the statement, four incidents with drones were recorded. | As measures, Moscow's airports temporarily suspended their operations, "all restrictions have already been lifted," it added. | The Ukrainian army regularly attacks Russian regions with the help of drones. The main strike falls in the border areas and central Russia.
(2023-09-05). Egyptian President warned about rapid population growth. plenglish.com Cairo, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) President Abdel Fattah El Sisi warned about the challenge facing Egypt due to the rapid growth of the national population, which, he said, could lead to disaster in this North African country, with 105 million inhabitants.
(2023-09-05). Nigerian government denounces illegal presence of French troops. plenglish.com Niamey, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The Nigerien Government denounced the presence of French troops in its territory as illegal and has called for their rapid withdrawal, the country's authorities announced on Tuesday.
(2023-09-05). Venezuelan soldiers expel 10,000 illegal miners from Amazonia. plenglish.com Caracas, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) of Venezuela expelled from the Amazon since July some 10,200 illegal miners engaged in various criminal activities, a high-ranking official published on X.
(2023-09-05). Colombia: 35 parties participate in local elections. plenglish.com On that day, citizens will be able to exercise their right to vote to elect the next mayors, governors, deputies, councilmen and members of local administrative boards for the 2024-2027 period. | A total of 20,137 public positions will be subject to election: 32 governors and 418 deputies that will make up the departmental assemblies, 112 mayors and 12,072 councilmen of all the municipalities of the country, including Bogota and, in addition, 6,513 councilmen that will make up the local administrative boards will be elected. | Several analyses show that, since the political reform of 2003, there were not so many…
(2023-09-05). Lula announces legitimization indigenous land demarcations in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced that he will validate the demarcation of indigenous lands, a promise of his electoral campaign in 2022, as a result of today's celebration of the Day of the Amazonia.
(2023-09-05). French deputy addresses in book US war against Cuba. plenglish.com Paris, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The communist leader and French deputy André Chassaigne today considered his book "Cuba a star in the night" an opportunity to know the war that Cuba faces against the United States with the blockade as a spearhead.
(2023-09-05). Cuba's tourism school organizes international event. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is organizing for next October the VI International Convention of Tourism Studies (CietCuba 2023) that will put on the table the most relevant trends in the travel industry globally.
(2023-09-05). Muslim Girls Wearing Abayas Are Barred From French Schools. telesurenglish.net On Monday, French public schools sent dozens of Muslim girls home for refusing to remove their abayas, which are long, loose-fitting robes worn by Muslim women. | RELATED: | Education Minister Gabriel Attal confirmed that this new measure is part of the strict ban on the use of any religious symbol in French schools. | On Tuesday, the State Council, the highest administrative judicial instance in France, will exami…
(2023-09-05). Puebla Group Warns About the Danger of a Coup in Guatemala. telesurenglish.net On Monday, several Ibero-American former presidents gathered in the Puebla Group denounced the "lawfare" that is underway against Bernardo Arevalo, the elected president of Guatemala. | RELATED: | "We warn of the danger of a coup d'état in process. We call on the international community to support a peaceful and legal transition that allows authorities elected by the people to access the government, which would be…
(2023-09-05). The Climate Crisis Demands a New Financial System: Colombia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez advocated a reform of the international financial system that allows developing countries to face the climate crisis. | RELATED: | "The lack of political will to act is not the real problem. We do not have sufficient resources to meet the planetary challenge. That is the underlying problem," she said when speaking at the first Africa Climate Summit (ACS). | "We cannot deal with th…
(2023-09-05). US Silence Encourages Israeli Aggression: Abu Rudeineh. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Israeli occupation forces killed Ayed Samih Khaled Abu Harb, a 21-year-old Palestinian youth who was shot in the head during an armed raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank city of Tulkarem. | RELATED: | In a reaction to this, the Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh criticized the United States for its inaction on the ongoing Israeli violations in the West Bank, urging it to take meaningful actions to e…
(2023-09-05). Nicaragua Announces Its Intention to Join the BRICS. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced his nation's interest in joining the BRICS, the group of emerging economies led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. | RELATED: | "We are knocking on the door because that is the multipolar world," the leader of the Sandinista Front for National Liberation (FSLN) said during a ceremony on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the constitution…
(2023-09-05). Toxic Air Created by Maui Wildfire to Affect Health for Years. telesurenglish.net Weeks after a devastating wildfire ripped through the historic Maui town of Lahaina in Hawaii, the "toxic air" it left behind presents a big threat to the health of the local residents, reported CBS News on Tuesday. | RELATED: | "Wildfire smoke is known to cause a range of health issues, most notably breathing issues. But when they burn through cities, the flames also burn up industrial items, buildings, cars and a slew of oth…
(2023-09-05). 4 Dead After Extratropical Cyclone Hits South Brazil. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the passage of a new cyclone left four deaths and damage in about twenty municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, bordering Uruguay and Argentina. | RELATED: | In the last 24 hours, intense rainfall, strong gusts of wind of up to 100 kilometers per hour, and hail have been reported, which have caused flooding and landslides in at least 21 municipalities of Rio de Grande do Sul. | The Civil Defense…
(2023-09-05). Texas to Start Impeachment of Attorney General Over Corruption. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Texas Senate is set to start an impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican strongman and firm ally of former President Donald Trump, over yearslong charges including corruption, lawbreaking, and power abusing. | RELATED: | The trial, no matter what the result could be, has already become a political spectacle drawing attention nationwide and is widely expected to shake Texas politics, especially a…
(2023-09-05). Russia Destroys Drones in Kaluga and Moscow Regions. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that its air defense forces have destroyed Ukrainian drones in the Kaluga and Moscow regions. | RELATED: | "Today at night, air defense forces destroyed drones in the Kaluga Region and in the Istra district that were trying to commit an attack on Moscow," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, adding that there was no damage or casualties on the crash site. | Russia has reported a series…
(2023-09-04). US Delegation Visit Western Sahara. telesurenglish.net Washington announced its support for the Moroccan Sahara during the era of Republican President Donald Trump. The Joe Biden administration did not announce its retraction from the announcement. | The UN has supported a referendum on self-determination, which has yet to take place due to disputes over issues such as who would be eligible to vote in such a referendum.
(2023-09-04). Haiti Pays Tribute to Hundreds of Victims of Criminal Violence. telesurenglish.net "It was an act of bravery because these people stood up to the gangs that terrorized them. To all those who were killed, we tell them to go in peace, but that the battle continues, because we are determined to confront (Haitian Prime Minister) Ariel Henry and his bloodthirsty men," Célestin declared. | The event occurred last August 26 when the faithful of the Piscine de Bethesda evangelical church decided to forcibly evict the Canaan gang from their stronghold…
(2023-09-04). Libya: +2.3 Mln Students Start New School Year. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Libyan interim Government of National Unity (GNU) stated that more than 2.3 million new students around Libya started the new school year on Sunday. | RELATED: | According to an official statement by the GNU, around 6,000 schools opened doors to students for the new school year. | The GNU also said that the government of Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah has helped prepare 2,000 new classrooms to accommodate more than 45,000 students in…
(2023-09-04). Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema Sworn in as "Transitional President" telesurenglish.net A spokesman for Gabon's military rulers said on state TV that they had "decided with immediate effect to reopen the land, sea and air borders as of this Saturday". | Brice Oligui Nguema, president of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), was sworn in as Gabon's "transitional president"
(2023-09-04). Sub-Saharan Africa: 1.85 Mln Children Displaced in 2022. telesurenglish.net "When children lose their homes, they lose almost everything: their access to healthcare, education, food, and safety," Kijala Shako, head of Advocacy, Communications, Campaigns and Media for Save the Children's East and Southern Africa Regional Office, said in a statement issued in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. | The charity said five failed rainy seasons in Somalia forced about 6.6 million people — or 39 percent of the population — into critical levels of hunger.
(2023-09-04). Erdogan and Putin Discuss Black Sea Grain Deal. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Russia's resort of Sochi for talks on the revival of the Black Sea grain deal. | RELATED: | "The message to be conveyed to the world (on the Black Sea Grain Initiative) after our meeting is a step towards underdeveloped African countries, which will be essential," Erdogan said before his first face-to-face meeting with Putin s…
(2023-09-04). Venezuela Congratulates Colombia-ELN Peace Dialogue Cycle. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro congratulated the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) for holding the fourth cycle of peace talks, which concluded in Caracas with the approval of various agreements, including increasing the humanitarian actions in the areas most affected by the conflict. | RELATED: | Through a statement, the Venezuelan government praised the participation of s…
(2023-09-04). Innovation Potential Drives Asia-Pacific Economic Growth. telesurenglish.net
(2023-09-04). Energy Security Platform is Presented at ASEAN Business Summit. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Ivan Polyakov, Chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council, spoke about the work of the platform of collective energy security between Russia and ASEAN countries at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS-2023) in Jakarta. | RELATED: | Following the second day of the summit, he noted that the collective energy security platform is capable of providing Russian energy companies with access to an additi…
(2023-09-04). BRICS Are Set to Present Themselves as a New Global Economy. telesurenglish.net In a special media project BRICS & G20. 2023 ahead of the G20 summit, TV BRICS International Media Network and its partners, major national media outlets of the BRICS countries, interviewed leading experts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. | RELATED: | Among the speakers is Professor Paul Tembe, an international relations expert, who discussed the plans and goals of the BRICS nations for the forthcoming G20 sum…
(2023-09-04). Honduran Parliament to Investigate Former Attorneys General. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Honduran Parliament President Luis Redondo announced the appointment of "a special commission to immediately investigate the former heads of the Public Ministry and their participation by action or omission in organized crime structures." | RELATED: | The corruption-related investigations will cover the former State Attorney General and the former Deputy Attorney General and non-governmental organ…
(2023-09-04). Colombian Government and ELN Finish 4th Cycle of Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the delegations of the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) will culminate their fourth cycle of peace talks in Caracas, Venezuela. | RELATED: | On August 14, the parties began talks to address the bilateral ceasefire in force until February 2024 and to implement humanitarian relief measures for rural communities. | The ELN delegation was "committed to translating what was agreed…
(2023-09-04). Türkiye's Annual Inflation Rate Climbs to 58.94 Pct in August. telesurenglish.net Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 58.94 percent in August, climbing for a second straight month since it started to slide from October. | RELATED: | Figures from the Turkish Statistic Institute showed the consumer price index (CPI) in August rose by 9.09 percent monthly. | The annual rate of change in CPI experienced a consecutive decline from a peak of 85.51 percent in October 2022 to 38.21 percent in June 2023, and then…
(2023-09-04). Cuba Steps Up Dengue Prevention and Control. telesurenglish.net A national campaign in Cuba to step up prevention and control of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, is underway across the country's 15 provinces and the Isle of Youth special municipality. | RELATED: | It comes as September is projected to be one of the rainiest months in Cuba in the context of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. | Cuban housewife Marlenis Yera, who lives in the Havana district of San…
(2023-09-04). Colorado State Publishes Probe Into Boarding Schools Abuses. telesurenglish.net The U.S. Colorado state released an investigation summary on the miserable experience of Indigenous people at former federal fund schools, highlighting the fact that the U.S. government had long ignored Native Americans who were freely neglected, abused and killed. | RELATED: | In the 14-page summary of the report, History Colorado (HC) confirmed that Native Americans at the boarding schools had been subjected to "abuse,…
(2023-09-04). Floridians Struggle for Hurricane Recovery. telesurenglish.net Floridians are struggling to recover from Category 3 Hurricane Idalia and the following floods as tension spirals over U.S. President Joe Biden's survey of the damage in Florida, without meeting the state's Gov. Ron DeSantis, one of his 2024 presidential rivals. | RELATED: | On Saturday, Biden and his wife toured areas damaged by the storm in Live Oak, met residents, and thanked emergency responders. | Biden praised the "spirit of this commun…
(2023-09-05). Walgreens Redecorated; Banko Forever. indybay.org With the blue supermoon in Pisces illuminating our liberatory path, a squad of real ones ran up on the Walgreens where Banko Brown was murdered; we glued every single lock shut and painted the entire storefront with his name.
(2023-09-05). Fraud Alert: Concerns About Voting Centers & Voters' Data for Opposition Primaries. orinocotribune.com Several complaints have been filed following the opposition-run National Primaries Commission (CNP) publishing their official According to the CNP report, published this Sunday, September 3, the database was supposed to help Vene…
(2023-09-05). The Kamm Howard Controversy: Reparations Activists Warn Against His Anti-Lineage Stance. moguldom.com Kamm Howard, a prominent figure in reparations activism, has long taken a stance that many other reparation advocates passionately disagree with. Howard, who serves as the National Co-Chair of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N'COBRA), is against lineage-based reparations. These reparations would be designated only for Black people who can prove …
(2023-09-05). Access Journalism At Its Most Pernicious- Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | New York Times editors A lot of propaganda emphasis goes int…
(2023-09-05). A Slightly Scary, But Overall Positive Jobs Report. counterpunch.org The August jobs report gave a somewhat mixed picture. The unemployment rate rose from 3.5 percent in July to 3.8 percent in August. This large of a jump would ordinarily be serious grounds for concern, but it was driven by an extraordinary 736,000 one-month rise in the size of the labor force. Employment in the
(2023-09-05). Beijing man arrested for faking gold panning. ecns.cn Beijing police have launched a criminal investigation of a man for faking a gold panning spree in a dried river course in the city's Fangshan district."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Beijing Culture Forum to be held this month. ecns.cn This year's Beijing Culture Forum, co-organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the municipal Party committee and government of Beijing, will be held from Sept. 14-15 in the capital.
(2023-09-05). China plans cutting negative list to attract foreign investors. ecns.cn China will reduce the number of items on the negative list for foreign investment and boost the openness level in modern services, said the country's top commerce official on Sunday.
(2023-09-05). Japan urged to draw lessons from Kanto Massacre. ecns.cn Descendants of Chinese workers who were murdered in Japan after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 because of baseless, discriminatory rumors held memorial services in Tokyo on Saturday for their ancestors to remember the tragedy 100 years ago.
(2023-09-05). 2023 CIFTIS wows visitors. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held at the China National Convention Center and the Shougang Park in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6.
(2023-09-05). Colorful world: Cultural exhibition of countries along the Belt and Road at 2023 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held at the China National Convention Center and the Shougang Park in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6.
(2023-09-05). Surgical robot catches eyes at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Flocks of visitors were attracted by a surgical robot at the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-05). Belgian Minister Says What Biden Won't: Israel Is Wiping Entire Palestinian Villages Off the Map. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — I heard Noam Chomsky speak in my youth about the press coverage of the Middle East in the United States, and as I remember it he at one point remarked that it was sometimes the regional newspapers, such as the San Francisco Chronicle that had the …
(2023-09-05). Sen. Tammy Duckworth Lets Americans Drown and Burn Unless Ukraine Gets More Money, Plus: Leading Establishment Critic Jeffrey Sachs on Ukraine, Taiwan, BRICS, and more. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-05). DeSantis and Jacksonville racist killings. workers.org 
Once again racism raised its ugly head in a violent manner. A racist shooter killed three Black people near a Dollar General store in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, on Aug. 26. The city is home to Edward Waters University, a historically Black college, which was a potential . . . |
(2023-09-05). The Red Heifer Project: Israeli Government Part of Plan to Build Third Temple at Al-Aqsa. mintpressnews.com 
In a bid to establish the Third Temple and obtain Jewish sovereignty over the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jewish extremists and the Israeli government have ramped up efforts to sacrifice a red heifer and spark an unprecedented holy war.
(2023-09-05). Vegetarian Socialists of the Anti-Nazi Resistance. counterpunch.org I recently came across some references to a vegetarian socialist organization founded in Weimar Germany, that was active in the anti-Nazi resistance, before it merged with the Social Democratic Party of Germany after World War II. The group was called the Internationaler Sozialistischer Kampfbund, which generally seems to be translated as the Militant Socialist International
(2023-09-05). Will Americans Supporting UKRAINE Finally Acknowledge That there are Nazis Fighting For Ukraine? sonar21.com 
The Western media has devoted a lot of resources trying to quash the video evidence of the powerful neo-Nazi element that is fighting for Ukraine. This past weekend a group…
(2023-09-05). From the Partial Test Ban Treaty to a Nuclear Weapons-Free World. counterpunch.org This September is the 60th anniversary of U.S. and Soviet ratification of the world's first significant nuclear arms control agreement, the Partial Test Ban Treaty. Thus, it's an appropriate time to examine that treaty, as well as to consider what might be done to end the danger of nuclear annihilation. Although the use, in 1945,
(2023-09-05). Soon the moment will come when we will change everything. lefteast.org Interview with Mikhail Lobanov about his 'foreign agent' status, anti-war political organising among the left in Russia and beyond.
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how to reduce children's risk of sports injuries. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMbUDc6ozQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-05). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2023-09-05). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Debunking head lice myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is National Head Lice Prevention Month, a time to understand the signs, importance of screenings and available treatments. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, debunks common myths associated with these wingless insects, which affect millions of children each school year. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ctiD5nbMv7M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall. These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to their undeveloped immune systems. Many adults have some immunity from previous exposure. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says there is concern with newborns when it comes to enteroviruses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MMxr5gkD09s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: A parent's playbook for sports screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer is winding down, and soon kids will be heading onto the field to play their favorite fall sports. But before they can check into the game, they have to head into the doctor's office for sports screenings. It's generally required that young athletes get a preparticipation exam before participating in organized activities. The exams aren't just a formality. It's to ensure your child's safety and check to see if they are physically able to play….
(2023-09-05). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists India as the top country for measles outbreaks, with more than 57,500 reported cases. In the U.S., there have been 19 cases of the highly infectious virus this year. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by fever, cough, runny nose and a pretty characteristic rash that…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Beat the 'back-to-school blues' with healthy lunches. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids are heading back to school, but we'll be packing lunches for them this year. I want to make sure I'm sending things that are healthy but also that they like and will eat. Do you have any specific recommendations? ANSWER: Healthy eating is important at every age, especially for children. Research has shown there's a close link between nutrition and learning. A healthy diet improves children's ability to focus, memory,…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. Can I use any strategies or tips to ease their anxieties and make this adjustment period as positive as possible, especially for the youngest entering kindergarten? ANSWER: Back-to-school…
(2023-09-05). Science Saturday: When sleep disorders presage something more serious. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early one morning, while checking on a slumbering patient at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Erik St. Louis, M.D., noticed something peculiar. The patient, a woman in her early 60's, had started running beneath her bedsheets. As her eyelids fluttered, her legs kicked into gear, slowly at first but then rapidly picking up the pace, propelling herself along a road only she could see. After sprinting for about 30 seconds, she abruptly stopped and opened her…
(2023-09-05). FDA grants vaccine approval for moms-to-be to prevent RSV in newborns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for pregnant women to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in infants. Abrysvo, is a single-dose vaccine produced by Pfizer and is approved for use between week 32 and week 36 of pregnancy. "This is especially exciting for us in pediatrics because vaccinating pregnant women in the second or third trimester of pregnancy can protect babies when they're most vulnerable for developing severe…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2023-09-05). Advances in surgery are improving survival for people with melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Cancer Institute estimates that 97,610 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2023, making up 5% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, screening and treatment have improved, allowing care teams to catch melanoma earlier when it's easier to treat. As a result, the number of people who survive the disease has steadily increased. Tina Hieken, M.D., a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist with a particular interest in melanoma, answers questions about treatment and advances in surgery that…
(2023-09-05). Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients, making long-term survival possible. Although there is a growing population of long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, data on those patients' quality of life are still limited. In a new study published in Annals of Surgery, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed the results of a cross-sectional survey of pancreatic cancer survivors. They found that patients — who were, on…
(2023-09-05). Hurricane Idalia prompts closure of Mayo Clinic in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy of NOAA Hurricane Idalia continued to strengthen overnight, making landfall along the Florida gulf coast as a Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center estimated maximum sustained winds at 125 MPH. Damaging winds and devastating storm surge are anticipated. The storm is expected to track to the Northeast before turning back out into the Atlantic Ocean. Mayo Clinic has been closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia. Due to expected weather conditions, the clinic in Jacksonville,…
(2023-09-05). What you need to stay safe during severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy NOAA The latest storm forecast has Hurricane Idalia making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29, and spreading across Florida and into Georgia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, before moving into the Carolinas. Whether sheltering in place or evacuating for a severe weather event, preparing for health and safety before a storm is essential, says Dr. Brittany Beel, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. "Past experiences show it can take one…
(2023-09-05). New surgical method for ovarian cancer lights up lesions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic scientists are shining light on ovarian cancer. A study published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology explored the use of fluorescence-guided surgery to treat epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common type of ovarian cancer. Fluorescence-guided surgery uses fluorescence imaging to light up cancerous tissue, giving surgeons a better view of tumors and cancer cells. This makes cancer removal more thorough and accurate. "It was really exciting to be part of fluorescence-guided surgery," says Kristina…
(2023-09-05). Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patient with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research and highlights the potential of using spatial analysis of specific proteins as a predictive tool for selecting appropriate candidates for PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in colorectal cancer, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and minimizing unnecessary treatments. The…
(2023-09-05). Jetblue Suspends All Flights to Cuba. orinocotribune.com
(2023-09-05). The Chicago Non-Defender's Cowardly Cuddle with Anti-Communist Cancel Culture. counterpunch.org The Chicago Defender and the "Eye of the [Racist-Imperialist United States] Government" One Century Ago First, some haunting history. In early 1918, an agent from United States (US) Military Intelligence visited the offices of The Chicago Defender, the most influential Black newspaper in the US. Read by masses of Black folks north and south, the
(2023-09-05). Mexican right finalizes presidential candidate for 2024 polls, ruling Morena to announce candidate on September 6. peoplesdispatch.org Former senator Xóchitl Gálvez of the National Action Party (PAN) was chosen as the presidential candidate of Mexico's right-wing opposition alliance, Frente Amplio por México, for the June 2024 elections…
(2023-09-05). When the Torturer is the 'Savior'. counterpunch.org At the zenith of the mass protests in Egypt on January 25, 2011, Twitter, Facebook and other Western-based social media platforms appeared to be the most essential tools for the Egyptian Revolution. Though some observers later contested the use of the terms 'Twitter Revolution' or 'Social Media Revolution', one cannot deny the centrality of these
(2023-09-05). Narcomarketing: juvenicidios en México y narcocultura. indybay.org Narcomarketing: juvenicidios en México y narcocultura | Los medios virtuales son hogar para la cultura del narco…
(2023-09-05). El homo digitalis y la digitalización: una comunicación sin comunidad. indybay.org
(2023-09-05). Billionaires Envision a New Utopian City…to Replace What They Ruined. counterpunch.org The idea originated with a young Czech-born billionaire and former Goldman Sachs trader named Jan Sramek. When he was only 22 years old, a profile in New York Magazine quoted Sramek as having adopted libertarian writer Ayn Rand's credo: "The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." That sentiment forms the throughline of his long-term Utopian plan to build his new, perfect city.
(2023-09-05). Fourth Round of Colombia Government-ELN Peace Negotiations Ends in Caracas. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for foreign affairs, Yván Gil, during the closing of the fourth round of peace talks between the government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN), stated that Venezuela has been committed to the Colombian peace process as a guarantor, as requested by Colombia and its political forces, in this and other initiatives in a sincere, objective, and committed manner, in order to achieve the total peace project. | "On behalf of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, the national government as [international] guarantor is committed and determined to reaf…
(2023-09-05). Has the Texas Lawyer's Creed Gone to Seed? An Exploration of Professional Ethics and the Death Penalty. counterpunch.org The "Texas Lawyer's Creed" was promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on November 7, 1989. Established to eliminate abusive tactics within the practice of law, it was thought to be a seminal moment in the legal profession; the culmination of months of hard work and spirited debate
(2023-09-05). Investigarán a exfiscal general y adjunto de Honduras. telesurtv.net Se dispuso en total de nueve congresistas para formar una Comisión Especial para investigar.
(2023-09-05). Trabajadores de la construcción piden alza de salarios en Perú. telesurtv.net Después de siete reuniones, se rompió el diálogo entre la Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú (FTCCP) y la Cámara Peruana de la Construcción (Capeco).
(2023-09-05). Recuperan cuerpos de posibles víctimas del conflicto armado en Colombia. telesurtv.net La JEP recibió la solicitud de acreditación de 22 víctimas en el llamado Caso 04 "Situación territorial de la región de Urabá" y una en el Caso 03 "Falsos positivos".
(2023-09-05). Cumbre africana exige más fondos frente al cambio climático. telesurtv.net Los líderes africanos están decididos a ejercer una mayor influencia global y hacer que los mayores emisores de gases de efecto invernadero del mundo paguen su parte justa.
(2023-09-05). ONU condena violaciones a DD.HH. en cruce migratorio panameño. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a una agencia de la ONU, la asistencia humanitaria tanto en Panamá como en Costa Rica sigue siendo "limitada" para hacer frente al éxodo.
(2023-09-05). Ministro de Defensa de Ucrania presenta su renuncia. telesurtv.net El presidente ucraniano Volodímir Zelenski había adelantado la víspera la salida del ministro, involucrado en forma indirecta en un caso de corrupción.
(2023-09-05). Vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez llega a China. telesurtv.net Como parte de esta visita oficial, se espera que la vicepresidenta ejecutiva sostenga varias reuniones con diferentes representantes del Gobierno chino.
(2023-09-05). Rusia dispuesta a reanudar el Acuerdo de Granos del mar Negro. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin abordó con su colega turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, las formas para destrabar el acuerdo.
(2023-09-05). Gobierno de Brasil demarcará nuevas tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño hizo el anuncio durante su programa para redes sociales "Conversa con el presidente".
(2023-09-05). Autoridades chinas emiten alerta amarilla por tifón Haikui. telesurtv.net Se espera que el fenómeno meteorológico se mueva hacia el noroeste, acercándose gradualmente a la zona costera de Fujian y Guangdong.
(2023-09-05). Cuba denuncia red de tráfico de personas que opera desde Rusia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de la isla confirma que no forma parte del conflicto bélico en Ucrania.
(2023-09-05). Golpista juramenta como jefe de Estado de transición en Gabón. telesurtv.net La ceremonia se realizó en el Palacio Presidencial de la Renovación en Libreville, mientras manifestaciones de apoyo al nuevo gobierno tenían lugar en los alrededores del edificio.
(2023-09-05). Prosiguen protestas contra la fiscal general de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Días atrás la Junta Directiva del Congreso de la República suspendió al partido Movimiento Semilla por orden de Orellana, pero esta medida no tuvo éxito.
(2023-09-05). Al menos dos muertos y tres desaparecidos por lluvias en España. telesurtv.net Se registran dos muertos y un desaparecido en la provincia de Toledo y dos desaparecidos en la Comunidad de Madrid.
(2023-09-04). A Roadmap for Peace in Ukraine. transcend.org 29 Aug 2023 – As more and more politicians and scholars recognize that the Ukraine conflict cannot be solved militarily, that there will be no winners but only losers, we should concentrate on stopping the slaughter. This is the only rational policy we can follow. My roadmap for peace is simple.
(2023-09-04). American Psychological Association: Doing Harm. transcend.org 30 Aug 2023 – I'm excited to share the news that my book Doing Harm: How the World's Largest Psychological Association Lost Its Way in the War on Terror has now been published!
(2023-09-04). Australian Intelligence Agency Funding Research to Merge Human Brain Cells with AI. transcend.org
(2023-09-04). BRICS Will Change the Power Balance in the Global Energy Market. transcend.org 28 Aug 2023 – BRICS Will Make Up nearly 40% of Global Economy – The 11 BRICS countries will account for 48.5 million square kilometers or 36% of the world's land area. The combined population will amount to 3.6 billion, 45% of the globe's total.
(2023-09-04). Clearing the Fog of 'Unprovoked' War. transcend.org 9 Aug 2023 – For the record: I was born in Ukraine, studied in Russia, and worked in the USA as a laser fusion researcher and Professor of Mathematics and Physics. I have relatives and friends in all three countries, and for the last 35 years, I have been trying to do my best to make them friends, partners, or even allies. Instead, all three are now at war, even if some call the U.S. war only a war "by proxy."
(2023-09-04). Coup in Gabon: Change of Persons Not of Structures. transcend.org 1 Sep 2023 – On 27 Aug, some of the military of Gabon, in particular members of the Presidential Guard, took power and placed President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest. The consequences of the coup are unlikely to produce any quick changes in structures, but the situation merits watching closely.
(2023-09-04). (Franàßais) Le Sommet des BRICS. transcend.org 1 sep 2023 – Le fossé mondial entre le Nord et le Sud s'est élargi ce mois-ci lors du sommet des pays BRICS (Brésil, Russie, Inde, Chine et Afrique du Sud) qui a eu lieu à Johannesburg.
(2023-09-04). French Ambassador Defies Order to Vacate Niger. transcend.org 30 Aug 2023 – Prompting a diplomatic crisis, the former colonial power is determined to remain in a country where they are not wanted.
(2023-09-04). Gabon President Bongo Detained in Coup Attempt after Winning Third Term. transcend.org 30 Aug 2023 – A group of senior Gabonese military officers today announced that they had taken power and detained President Ali Bongo, minutes after the state election body declared the winner of Saturday's general election.
(2023-09-04). (Italiano) Spiritualità e pace. transcend.org 30 Agosto 2023 – Il nostro mondo manca chiaramente di qualcosa, anzi molto, nei propri sforzi di conseguire la pace. E fra questo c'è quanto espresso dalla parola "spiritualità ", abusata all'incirca quanto la parola "pace", proprio perché entrambe incarnano tanti nostri sogni.
(2023-09-04). (Italiano) Vietnam e Palestina/Israele: un confronto tra legge e guerra. transcend.org 31 Agosto 2023 – Il testo che segue è la mia prefazione a un confronto di conflitti di eccezionale valore: Vietnam e Palestina/Israele. Queste due regioni mi hanno preoccupato per tutta la mia carriera professionale e nel corso della mia vita di cittadino attivista.
(2023-09-04). Japanese Expert: Nuclear-Contaminated Water Sacrifices the Public Interests. transcend.org 31 Aug 2023 – "The Japanese government rejected all plans and made the decision to discharge the nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the sea," said Hayashi Kumpei, associate professor at the Fukushima University…
(2023-09-04). Live Parasitic Worm Found in Australian Woman's Brain in World First. transcend.org 29 Aug 2023 – A live parasitic worm has been found inside the brain of a 64-year-old Australian woman, marking the first case of the infection in humans.
(2023-09-04). More Banks to Fail? Not in North Dakota. transcend.org 1 Sep 2023 – North Dakota has the fastest growing GDP per capita in the country and its banks are thriving, backstopped by the nation's only state-owned bank.
(2023-09-04). Niger's Ordeal of Forever Colonialism. transcend.org 27 Aug 2023 – A lot has happened since the coup, which affects Niger and how we understand its relation to that country, to the Sahel region, to Africa generally, and to the U.S. rivalry with Russia and China in the foreground. I have taken 'liberties' with my answers to address this awareness of the broader context.
(2023-09-04). 'Peace, War and 9/11' Honors Late Peace Activist Graeme MacQueen. transcend.org 1 Sep 2023 – The Westdale cinema is hosting world premiere of "Peace, War and 9/11," a movie about the late Graeme MacQueen, founder of Centre of Peace Studies at McMaster University and a member of the TRANSCEND Network.
(2023-09-04). Roads Taken and Not Taken: Two Visions of the Future. transcend.org When the Cold War ended in 1991, the West, and particularly the United States, found itself at a fork in the road. One road led to peace, justice, cooperation, nuclear disarmament, a revitalized UN, inclusiveness, pluralism, human rights, multilateralism, fair trade, regulated markets, food security, sustainability, and humane governance. The other road led to militarism…
(2023-09-04). Tracking Orwellian Change: New Meanings of "Deep State" and "Working Class" transcend.org 30 Aug 2023 – Today's theme involves once-embraced liberal terminology re-branded as right-wing and therefore infamous, false, or seditious: DEEP STATE.
(2023-09-04). US Extends Science Pact with China: What It Means for Research. transcend.org 25 Aug 2023 – The move is a stop-gap measure, and scientists warn that lack of a full renewal could damage research collaborations.
(2023-09-04). Why Do Many Scientists Oppose Fukushima Radioactive Waste Discharge? transcend.org 30 Aug 2023 – The release of treated waste water from the nuclear plant has begun, despite concerns from major scientific organisations. IAEA is monitoring the operation but many experts are questioning the amount of data being collected.
(2023-09-04). Why We Can't Have World Peace. transcend.org 31 Aug 2023 – We can't have world peace as long as the US government's foreign policy is to (militarily) conquer the world. Western think tanks refer to this grandiose wet dream to dominate the world as US "exceptionalism" and "hegemony."
(2023-09-04). Hotel Ukraine: 'Sure, Check-Out Any Time, but You Can Never Leave'. thealtworld.com In the case of Ukraine, the U.S., it seems, is tilting towards a more permanent (yet less intense) war. The so-called 'Israeli formula'. | (Lyrics from The Eagles' Hotel California song) | "Welcome to the Hotel California | Such a lovely place … | They livin' it up at the Hotel California | What a nice surprise | Bring your alibis" | And she said, "We are all just prisoners here | Of our own device" | And in the master's chambers | They gathered for the feast | They stab it with their steely knives | But they just can't kill the beast … Last thing I remember, I was | Running for the door. | "Relax", said th…
(2023-09-04). The Korean War Continues with Biden's Renewal of Travel Ban to North Korea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Brian Berletic: Countdown To Catastrophe | MOATS with George Galloway Ep 270. thealtworld.com There only has to be one miscalculation, says former US Marine, Brian Berletic, and we're facing nuclear wipeout. This could be the war to end all wars — and everything!
(2023-09-04). The New Atlas LIVE: The Duran on NATO's Industrial-Scale Problems in Ukraine. thealtworld.com Follow Alex and Alexander of The Duran for daily updates regarding Ukraine:…
(2023-09-04). 15 Ways to Practice Anarchism. counterpunch.org In his book Practical Anarchism: A Guide for Daily Life, Scott Branson argues that "anarchism is a name for something most of us already do. The name itself matters less than the doing." Anarchists are doers who refuse to wait for a perfect moment or a political revolution to begin the work of making a
(2023-09-04). In His Next Term, Trump Will be Forecasting the Weather. counterpunch.org That's right, he also will be telling us which drugs we can use, which planes are safe, and what chemicals in drinking water are harmful to our children. This is not a joke or an exaggeration. Trump and his advisors are quite openly talking about potentially removing 50,000 high and mid-level civil servants if he
(2023-09-04). Twenty-First Century Socialism: What It Will Become and Why. counterpunch.org The real left is not the caricature crafted by the U.S. right. Alongside parallel right-wing political formations abroad, that caricature tries hard to revive and recycle Cold War demonizations no matter how far-fetched. Nor is the real left what Democratic Party leaders and their foreign counterparts try hard to dismiss as tiny and politically irrelevant (except when electoral campaigns flirt with "progressive" proposals to get votes). The real left in the United States and beyond are the millions who at least vaguely understand that the whole system (including its mainstream right and left) is the core problem.
(2023-09-04). Canadian Workers, the Social-Ecological Crisis and Alternatives. socialistproject.ca 
As workers, we are today confronted with the challenge of defending what we have and making gains in the face of an ever-expanding and relentless employer offensive. The employers' drive to increase productivity and profits — central to capitalism everywhere — demands that we accept job loss and insecurity, concessions, new forms of speedup, and expanded management control in the workplace. More of us are forced to work in precarious forms of employment, making ourselves 'flexible' without access to unemployment and other social benefits or hope of a decent pension. Our economic insecurity makes it…
(2023-09-04). La intolerancia anti-LGBTQ2S+ detrás de otro crimen de odio mortal. workers.org 
Lauri Carleton, propietaria de una tienda de ropa en Cedar Glen, California, y firme aliada de la comunidad LGBTQ2S+, fue asesinada a sangre fría el 18 de agosto. øSu delito? Exhibir una bandera del Orgullo fuera de su tienda. El asesino, que más tarde fue tiroteado mortalmente por los agentes . . . |
(2023-09-04). The Unfinished Revolution of "The Joy of Sex" counterpunch.org
(2023-09-04). Son of Slain Journalist Who Exposed Web of CIA Corruption Calling For New Murder Investigation. covertactionmagazine.com Danny Casolaro's Death in August 1991 Was Ruled a Suicide But Overwhelming Evidence Indicates That He Was Murdered—Likely by Rogue Elements of the CIA in Collaboration with the Kuwaiti Royal Family When a housekeeper at the Martinsburg, West Virginia, Sheraton Hotel entered Room 517 on the morning of August 10, 1991, she found journalist Danny …
(2023-09-04). The Contested Americas: Strait Talk. counterpunch.org
(2023-09-04). What Happened to the UN's Ability to Mediate? consortiumnews.com
(2023-09-04). In A New Climate Reality, Community May Be A Farmer's Greatest Resource. popularresistance.org
(2023-09-04). The Real Difference Between "The East" versus "The West" theduran.com
(2023-09-04). U.S. Intelligence Community Sending Mixed Messages on Ukraine. sonar21.com 
The U.S. Intelligence Community is not a monolith. It is more like a feudal society. The big three Feudal lords for intelligence analysis are the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the…
(2023-09-04). La geopolítica de las comunicaciones submarinas. thealtworld.com El mundo está enmarañado con líneas de comunicaciones diversas: cables eléctricos, oleoductos, autopistas y ferrocarriles discurren por tierra y son visibles a simple vista. Sin embargo, los mares y océanos también sirven para transportar no sólo mercancías y recursos en barcos, sino también información y energía bajo el agua. Además de las tuberías, existen cables submarinos que conectan zonas terrestres entre continentes e islas. | Los cables submarinos pueden dividirse en dos categorías principales: los cables de energía, que transmiten electricidad, y los cables de comunicación, que se utilizan para la comuni…
(2023-09-04). Chile 50 Years After 1,000 Days That Shook The Backyard Of Imperialism. indybay.org
(2023-09-04). Donald Trump is Ordinary. Donald Trump is Criminal. counterpunch.org Is Donald Trump above the law? It looks like it. Should he be above the law? In Crime and Punishment we are asked to deal with the concept of ordinary men not having the right to break the law while extraordinary men having the right to. This is not how the current world works. The
(2023-09-04). Release of Fukushima wastewater threatens workers. workers.org 
The Japanese government began releasing wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 24. The controversial move has angered workers throughout the region, sparking numerous protests in South Korea, China and Japan. Following the T≈çhoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011 — which destroyed the . . . |
(2023-09-04). A Significant Turning Point in History | Paul Craig Roberts. thealtworld.com Paul Craig Roberts has had careers in scholarship and academia, journalism, public service, and business. He is chairman of The Institute for Political Economy. | President Reagan appointed Dr. Roberts Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy and he was confirmed in office by the U.S. Senate. From 1975 to 1978, Dr. Roberts served on the congressional staff where he drafted the Kemp-Roth bill and played a leading role in developing bipartisan support for a supply-side economic policy. After leaving the Treasury, he served as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of C…
(2023-09-04). Japanese Scientists Find that Covid-19 and all of the variants are Laboratory creations. thealtworld.com Our rulers are mimicking the Book of Revelation. War has been unleashed on us for years. Covid and its laboratory-made variants are the beginning of Pestilence. Famine is in the works with the slaughter of cattle to combat a disputed global warming, withholding of fertilizers from farmers, sanctions, and the replacement of the human diet with bugs and artificial food. When these three horsemen accomplish their deeds, Death on the Pale Horse will sweep through our ranks. It is difficult to believe in prophecy, especially over thousands of years, but it is happening before our eyes. | War has done his job. Since th…
(2023-09-04). 'Bread and Circuses': Musk, Zuckerberg and the Art of Distraction. counterpunch.org 'Panem et circenses', said the Romans — 'Bread and circuses'. This maxim served the Romans well. In times of crisis and whenever they needed a distraction from military defeats or political infighting at the highest levels, they simply entertained the masses. Caroline Wazir wrote an article in The Atlantic in 2016, linking entertainment and the
(2023-09-04). Monday 9/4: Chicken Soup for the Heart & Soul. indybay.org 474 Valencia St. (nr. 16th St.) | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-09-04). World War I: When Canada Pulled Its Weight And Outperformed The US Army. counterpunch.org I respect the US military, but thanks to rampant nationalism, militarism on a grand scale, and ignorance, many Americans actually believe that it was the US that singlehandedly won World War I on the ground and in the air. For the same reasons, many Americans, especially today, believe that Canada has never pulled its weight
(2023-09-04). The Johannesburg BRICS Summit's Unrealistic Hype. rosalux.de Will the summit restore the foundations of what appear as "spalling" BRICS?>
(2023-09-04). Sunday 9/3: Reclaiming the Militant Legacy of Labor Day. indybay.org Join Zoom meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09…
(2023-09-04). Scott Ritter: GAME OVER for Ukraine as Russia Defeats the Neocon Agenda. thealtworld.com Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter discusses what he learned traveling to Russia and how reality on the ground completely contradicts the neocons' narrative of Russia's weakness, spelling doom for their agenda in Ukraine.
(2023-09-04). Biden's DOJ Said The Craziest Thing To These Children. leecamp.com
(2023-09-04). Healthcare Catastrophe Spreads Across The Country. leecamp.com
(2023-09-04). Watch The Rightwing Pretend Police Have Been Defunded. leecamp.com
(2023-09-04). Honduran President Condemns Coup Attempt in Guatemala Warned by President Elect Arévalo. orinocotribune.com Honduran President Xiomara Castro has strongly condemned the coup attempt in Guatemala that has been denounced by president elect of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo. | "Coup and crime threaten our democracies, which can only be defended by the legitimacy of the sovereignty of the people in the streets and at the ballot box," the Honduran president wrote on Sunday, September 3, on her social media, expressing her support for Arévalo. | Condeno enérgicamente el intento de Golpe en Guatemala denunciado por el presidente electo
(2023-09-04). 'Wall of Forgotten Natives' Encampment Revived After Five Years, Gets Evicted. unicornriot.ninja On the morning of Thursday, August 24, Minnesota State Troopers clambered over an overturned car, piles of street lamps, and concrete barriers brought in to fortify the perimeter of a strip of land known as the Wall of Forgotten Natives as its roughly 140 residents moved their belongings out. When unhoused residents of Minneapolis moved …
(2023-09-04). Dr. King's Dream vs the Capitalist Nightmare, 60 Years Later. youtube.com 
60 years ago 250,000 joined the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and heard Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Today, Black wages are still 25% lower than white wages, unemployment rates are double, and de facto segregation persists. What can be done? #breakthroughnews…
(2023-09-04). Gofundme, defunded — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed explain how the attempted sabotage of The Grayzone's fundraiser fits into the wider spectrum of online censorship, and discuss events from Ukraine to Gabon, and a very revealing fascist rally outside Disneyland..
(2023-09-04). Documents Show Taiwan Working With FBI To Prosecute Chinese Americans, Intimidate US Politicians. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — Aug 18, 2023 | Amid a controversial visit from Vice President William Lai (the front-runner to be his country's next leader), official documents reviewed by "MintPress News" show that the Taiwanese government is attempting to drum up anti-China hostility, influence and intimidate American politicians and is even working with the FBI and other agencies to spy on and prosecute Chinese American citizens. | Key points of this investigation | ‚Ä¢ Taiwanese officials are monitoring Chinese Americans and passing intelligence to the FBI in attempts to have them prosecuted. | ‚…
(2023-09-04). Incursión de tropas israelíes en Cisjordania deja cinco heridos. telesurtv.net También dispararon un misil dentro del campo de refugiados de Yenín.
(2023-09-04). Peronismo retiene seis de siete intendencias en Mendoza, Argentina. telesurtv.net Por el espacio político del peronismo, Segio Massa, actual ministro de Economía, aspira a suceder al presidente Alberto Fernández.
(2023-09-04). Jura segundo mandato presidente de Zimbabue. telesurtv.net Durante la investidura, Mnangagwa dijo que Zimbabue había demostrado que es una "democracia madura" y que se aseguraría de que la constitución y el Estado de derecho del país fueran respetados.
(2023-09-04). Ordenan a Ejército mexicano conservar reportes sobre Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El Grupo Interdisciplinario de Expertos Independientes señaló que el Ejército ha ocultado varios reportes.
(2023-09-04). Fascist mobs terrorise migrants in Cyprus while police turn blind eye. wsws.org The ruling elite everywhere, no matter the political colouration of the parties and state leaders involved, are enacting the most savage anti-immigration policies, and scapegoating refugees and asylum seekers for society's ills.
(2023-09-04). Mexican autoworkers kept in the dark on looming US-Canadian auto strike. wsws.org Instead of organizing a joint struggle of workers across North America to prevent the ramping up production abroad to undermine a strike, the union bureaucracies seek to divide workers.
(2023-09-05). Defriending Canada: Natural Disasters and Facebook's Information Scrub. counterpunch.org Australia experienced this in February 2021. Facebook had gotten nastily stroppy, wishing to dictate public policy to the Commonwealth government. To teach Canberra mandarins a lesson, it literally unfriended the entire country, scrubbing all news platforms of content and making any posted links through the platform inaccessible. It mattered not that the content involved the
(2023-09-05). More Banks to Fail? Not in North Dakota. counterpunch.org U.S. banks are again in the crosshairs. Standard and Poor's has downgraded five new middle-tier banks and put three others on negative outlook. This follows sweeping downgrades earlier in August by Moody's, which cut credit ratings on 10 banks and placed four of the 15 largest U.S. banks on review for possible downgrade. As with the banks going into
(2023-09-04). Popular resistance from the Philippines to Baltimore. workers.org
(2023-09-04). Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema Sworn in as "Transitional President" telesurenglish.net
(2023-09-04). Türkiye's Annual Inflation Rate Climbs to 58.94 Pct in August. twitter.com Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 58.94 percent in August, climbing for a second straight month since it started to slide from October. | RELATED: | Figures from the Turkish Statistic Institute showed the consumer price index (CPI) in August rose by 9.09 percent monthly. | The annual rate of change in CPI experienced a consecutive decline from a peak of 85.51 percent in October 2022 to 38.21 percent in June 2023, and then headed up to 47.83 percent in July. | On Aug. 24, T&u…
(2023-09-04). Palestinian Prisoners Plan Hunger Strike to Protest. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons announced that they would stage a hunger strike to protest a decision to cut the frequency of their family visits. | RELATED: | The hunger strike, which will start on Thursday, demands a reversal of the decision by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to reduce family visits from once a month to once every two months, according to the Supreme Emergency Committ…
(2023-09-04). Air traffic out of control. thecommunists.org There could be no more striking example of the fragility of current capitalist society than the complete balls-up that overtook British aviation on two days at the end of August, leaving over 1,850 flights cancelled over two days, thousands of passengers stranded, and incurring a likely bill topping £159m. According to the hapless chief of …
(2023-09-05). Bucharest Denies Ukrainian Claim That Russian Drone Hit Romania. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-04). No Respite for France as a 'New Africa' Rises. orinocotribune.com Like dominos, African states are one by one falling outside the shackles of neocolonialism. Chad, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and now Gabon are saying 'non' to France's longtime domination of African financial, political, economic, and security affairs. | By Pepe Escobar — Sep 1, 2023 | By adding two new African member-states to its roster, last week's summit in Johannesburg heralding Belar…
(2023-09-05). The Korean War Continues With Biden's Renewal of Travel Ban to North Korea. counterpunch.org On August 22, the U.S. State Department renewed its ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea. This travel ban prohibits as many as 100,000 Korean Americans living in the United States from visiting their relatives in North Korea. The ban was first set in place by the Trump administration in 2017, and—in spite of Korean American activists' repeated calls to lift the draconian ban—has been renewed annually since.
(2023-09-04). G20: Last Waltz in a World Torn Apart. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). 47th Avante Fest concludes in Portugal with a call to advance the legacy of the April Revolution. peoplesdispatch.org The 47th edition of the Festa do Avante (Avante Festival), organized by the Communist Party of Portugal (PCP) and its youth wing, concluded on Sunday, September 3, at Atalaia, Seixal, with a massive rally of communist militants, other sections of the Portuguese working class, international delegates from progressive political parties, youth groups and trade unions. …
(2023-09-04). Activists Mohamed Adel and Mahmoud Hussein face state persecution in Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org The Egyptian government continues its persecution of activists and critics despite the so-called national dialogue initiated earlier this year to address the political and economic issues raised by the opposition. On Sunday, September 3, political activist Mohamed Adel, one of the founders of the April 6 movement, was sentenced to four years in prison by …
(2023-09-04). Sunday 9/10: Community Art Build to End Fossil Fuels. indybay.org 350.org Sacramento office | 909 12th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-09-04). Monday 9/11: 19th Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre | 3200 Grand Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2023-09-04). Sunday 9/10: Evolving IRELAND, What is New? Horst Bansner, speaker. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street/Corner Geary Blvd.
(2023-09-04). Monday 9/11: Songs, Chants and Drums to End Fossil Fuels Training Session. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | Oakland: RSVP for in-person location | actionnetwork.org/events/songs-chants-and-drums-to-end-fossil-fuels-training-session | Zoom registration here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrde-gpj0qH9fR55s9sT5WqXxHVYvoezmw…
(2023-09-04). Friday 9/15: Global Climate Strike in Mill Valley. indybay.org Intersection of Miller Ave & Camino Alto | Mill Valley, California 94941…
(2023-09-04). Friday 9/15: SF: End Fossil Fuels! Bike Ride Protest & Rally. indybay.org Meet at Great HWY and Judah Street | Ocean Beach, San Francisco | We will ride to JFK Drive, then head to Civic Center Plaza for speakers and music…
(2023-09-04). Sunday 9/17: Mill Valley: Freedom Singers End Fossil Fuels Sing-A-Long Rally. indybay.org Plaza outside Depot Café and Bookstore | 87 Throckmorton Ave | Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2023-09-04). Saturday 9/23: Mark Levy-Songs of Political Satire & Struggle/Celebrate San Jose Peace & Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. Seventh Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2023-09-04). 2023 Intenational Underground Railroad Month: 1854 Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar. indybay.org Discover the 1854 Gold Mining District of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar as we featured this 2023 International Underground Railroad Month…
(2023-09-04). Bvlbancha Radio is Live on Traditional Houma Land. indybay.org Radio Bvlbancha! Seven years after Standing Rock we are back in the community on the ground, setting up and sustaining community lead radio! Community begins with communication. Being prepared for climate chaos is essential for the survival of our peoples and Earth. I'm so thankful to be here on the traditional lands of the Houma Nation in beautiful New Orleans! Back to the grass-roots where it matters and where it starts. Human rights include communication systems!
(2023-09-04). Sunday 9/24: Music for the Climate Revolution. indybay.org Bottom of the Hill, located at 1233 17th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-09-04). México: La defensa es por la vida y los territorios de las mujeres. indybay.org México | La defensa es por la vida y los territorios de las mujeres: | esperanza y dignidad al centro de las luchas…
(2023-09-04). Saturday 9/9: Labor on the Move: Prospects and Challenges. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-09-04). Climate catastrophe and 'freedom of consumption'. indybay.org It is not five to twelve, but five past twelve, as philosopher Slavoj Žižek writes. The fact that climate change is a fact (the details may well be debated) and poses a serious threat to humanity is something that the last fool should have realized by now.1 It is also clear that the emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases must be radically and rapidly reduced.
(2023-09-04). Sunday 10/8: Occupy SF – 10 Years On. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Geary Blvd…
(2023-09-04). Sunday 11/5: UUSF Forum: 350 Bay Area – Equitable Policies to Reduce Carbon Emissions. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Franklin or via Zoom: | zoom.us/j/97140437863?pwd=Y010MjNjbjB0bVBQWFFyRS9QMGFuUT09 | Meeting ID: 971 4043 7863. Passcode: 666316…
(2023-09-04). UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? indybay.org UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? | Thursday, 19 October, 2023, 18: 00 — 20: 00 (UK Time) | Are we already in World War III? | Can a Roadmap for Peace Change Culture of War to Culture of Peace | Chair — Rita Payne, President Emeritus, Commonwealth Journalists Association | Speakers: | Alfred de Zayas, Lawyer, Writer, Historian and an Expert in the Field of Human Rights and International Law (Switzerland) | Medea Benjamin, Political Activist, Co-Founder of CodePink, Author, War in Ukraine (USA) | Tony Robinson, Editor, Pressenza — An International News Agency and Author…
(2023-09-04). No respite for France as a 'New Africa' rises. mronline.org 
Like dominos, African states are one by one falling outside the shackles of neocolonialism. Chad, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and now Gabon are saying 'non' to France's longtime domination of African financial, political, economic, and security affairs.
(2023-09-04). Jetblue Suspends All Flights To Cuba. popularresistance.org On August 31, US-based airline JetBlue announced that it has suspended all flights to Cuba, effective September 17. In 2016, when US-Cuba relations began to thaw, JetBlue flew the first direct commercial flight to Cuba from the US in 50 years. American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta will still provide direct flights to Cuba from the US, however, United will cut its direct flights from Newark, New Jersey in October. | "Demand for travel to the island has been significantly affected by changes to the regulatory landscape and restrictions on our customers' ability to enter Cuba," stated the airline.
(2023-09-04). The many colours of hydrogen and the scam of carbon capture. mronline.org THE fossil fuel industry, particularly the oil and natural gas lobby, always has new cards. Earlier, the fossil fuel industry came up with carbon credits: We, the rich countries, will burn coal, oil and natural gas so that we can continue with our current lifestyles but "compensate" by planting trees in poor countries. | September 4, 2023…
(2023-09-04). Calls grow to fix environment law's 'massive blind spot' on carbon emissions. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). Chris Minns says no to drug decriminalisation while ACT takes a bold health approach. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). A killing design: Osprey fatalities in the Top End. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). NTEU at RMIT votes to continue industrial action. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). Uriel Barrera (1930-2023): A life of revolutionary struggle and solidarity. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). WA gov't, police go after climate protesters. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-04). Big Pharma's American Con. popularresistance.org In response to this week's launch of a new program letting Medicare negotiate lower prices for a handful of medicines, drugmakers are insisting the initiative will limit patients' access to medicine and stifle the development of new cures. | However, all 10 of the drugs up for negotiation are already being sold in other countries at fractions of what pharmaceutical companies are charging for them in the United States, according to a Lever review — and drugmakers are reporting huge revenues from those foreign sales. | In some cases, Americans — whose tax money subsidizes the development of virtually al…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how to reduce children's risk of sports injuries. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMbUDc6ozQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-04). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2023-09-04). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Debunking head lice myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is National Head Lice Prevention Month, a time to understand the signs, importance of screenings and available treatments. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, debunks common myths associated with these wingless insects, which affect millions of children each school year. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ctiD5nbMv7M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall. These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to their undeveloped immune systems. Many adults have some immunity from previous exposure. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says there is concern with newborns when it comes to enteroviruses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MMxr5gkD09s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: A parent's playbook for sports screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer is winding down, and soon kids will be heading onto the field to play their favorite fall sports. But before they can check into the game, they have to head into the doctor's office for sports screenings. It's generally required that young athletes get a preparticipation exam before participating in organized activities. The exams aren't just a formality. It's to ensure your child's safety and check to see if they are physically able to play….
(2023-09-04). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists India as the top country for measles outbreaks, with more than 57,500 reported cases. In the U.S., there have been 19 cases of the highly infectious virus this year. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by fever, cough, runny nose and a pretty characteristic rash that…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Beat the 'back-to-school blues' with healthy lunches. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids are heading back to school, but we'll be packing lunches for them this year. I want to make sure I'm sending things that are healthy but also that they like and will eat. Do you have any specific recommendations? ANSWER: Healthy eating is important at every age, especially for children. Research has shown there's a close link between nutrition and learning. A healthy diet improves children's ability to focus, memory,…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. Can I use any strategies or tips to ease their anxieties and make this adjustment period as positive as possible, especially for the youngest entering kindergarten? ANSWER: Back-to-school…
(2023-09-04). Science Saturday: When sleep disorders presage something more serious. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early one morning, while checking on a slumbering patient at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Erik St. Louis, M.D., noticed something peculiar. The patient, a woman in her early 60's, had started running beneath her bedsheets. As her eyelids fluttered, her legs kicked into gear, slowly at first but then rapidly picking up the pace, propelling herself along a road only she could see. After sprinting for about 30 seconds, she abruptly stopped and opened her…
(2023-09-04). FDA grants vaccine approval for moms-to-be to prevent RSV in newborns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for pregnant women to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in infants. Abrysvo, is a single-dose vaccine produced by Pfizer and is approved for use between week 32 and week 36 of pregnancy. "This is especially exciting for us in pediatrics because vaccinating pregnant women in the second or third trimester of pregnancy can protect babies when they're most vulnerable for developing severe…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2023-09-04). Advances in surgery are improving survival for people with melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Cancer Institute estimates that 97,610 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2023, making up 5% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, screening and treatment have improved, allowing care teams to catch melanoma earlier when it's easier to treat. As a result, the number of people who survive the disease has steadily increased. Tina Hieken, M.D., a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist with a particular interest in melanoma, answers questions about treatment and advances in surgery that…
(2023-09-04). Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients, making long-term survival possible. Although there is a growing population of long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, data on those patients' quality of life are still limited. In a new study published in Annals of Surgery, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed the results of a cross-sectional survey of pancreatic cancer survivors. They found that patients — who were, on…
(2023-09-04). Hurricane Idalia prompts closure of Mayo Clinic in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy of NOAA Hurricane Idalia continued to strengthen overnight, making landfall along the Florida gulf coast as a Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center estimated maximum sustained winds at 125 MPH. Damaging winds and devastating storm surge are anticipated. The storm is expected to track to the Northeast before turning back out into the Atlantic Ocean. Mayo Clinic has been closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia. Due to expected weather conditions, the clinic in Jacksonville,…
(2023-09-04). What you need to stay safe during severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy NOAA The latest storm forecast has Hurricane Idalia making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29, and spreading across Florida and into Georgia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, before moving into the Carolinas. Whether sheltering in place or evacuating for a severe weather event, preparing for health and safety before a storm is essential, says Dr. Brittany Beel, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. "Past experiences show it can take one…
(2023-09-04). New surgical method for ovarian cancer lights up lesions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic scientists are shining light on ovarian cancer. A study published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology explored the use of fluorescence-guided surgery to treat epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common type of ovarian cancer. Fluorescence-guided surgery uses fluorescence imaging to light up cancerous tissue, giving surgeons a better view of tumors and cancer cells. This makes cancer removal more thorough and accurate. "It was really exciting to be part of fluorescence-guided surgery," says Kristina…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patient with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research and highlights the potential of using spatial analysis of specific proteins as a predictive tool for selecting appropriate candidates for PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in colorectal cancer, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and minimizing unnecessary treatments. The…
(2023-09-04). African Climate Summit will focus on green growth and call for action. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The agenda of the African Climate Summit in Kenya will focus on green growth, solutions for the financing against climate change, and a call to action to the member states of the African Union (AU) and its partners for its implementation.
(2023-09-04). Bolivian government reaffirms zero tolerance to drug trafficking. plenglish.com La Paz, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The seizure of 793 tons of narcotics in 27,647 operations in Bolivia, between November 2020 and last August, reaffirms this country's zero tolerance for drug trafficking.
(2023-09-04). Brazil aims to boost trade and rebuild ties with Cuba. plenglish.com The trip will include businessmen from the air transportation, agriculture, energy and health sectors. | The journalists medias assures that the mission will take place before Lula da Silva's trip to Cuba, where he will meet with his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and will participate in the meetings of the Group of 77 plus China on September 15th and 16th. | The Exame magazine stated that Brazil's ties with Cuba deteriorated under the administration of the far-right president Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022), although they were never completely severed. It also noted that "since taking office in January, Lula…
(2023-09-04). Foreign control of Uruguayan meat industry causes concern. plenglish.com The announced acquisition of new refrigeration plants by the Brazilian multinational company Minerva Foods, caused alarm among rural unions and members of the Executive, whose representatives met last Friday with President Luis Lacalle Pou. | The Undersecretary of Livestock and Agriculture, Juan Ignacio Buffa, said that "a concentration process will deepen" if the purchase by Minerva goes through. "Any phenomenon of concentration of the demand for cattle in a few hands, is always a complex phenomenon and may lead to situations of lack of competitiveness and lack of alternatives for producers," Buffa added. | The…
(2023-09-04). Guatemalan government teams to begin transition process. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The teams of the outgoing president Alejandro Giammattei, and the incoming president, Bernardo Arévalo, who will take office on January 14th, 2024, will begin the process of government transition.
(2023-09-04). Pakistan blames US for complex border situation. plenglish.com Islamabad, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan blamed the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for the violence on its borders as a result of the weapons left in Afghanistan.
(2023-09-04). Syria and Russia reject Western pressure and blackmail in OPCW. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal Al-Mekdad, and the Russian delegate to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Alexander Shulgin, repudiated the pressure and blackmail of the West in that structure against independent countries.
(2023-09-04). Expremier italiano revela que Francia intentó matar a Gadafi en 1980. telesurtv.net Giuliano Amato sostiene que un misil francés derribó un avión de pasajeros, matando a las 81 personas a bordo del vuelo nacional italiano, mientras apuntaba al entonces líder libio Muamar al Gadafi.
(2023-09-04). Se intensifica actividad de volcán ecuatoriano Reventador. telesurtv.net Durante el último día hubo 25 explosiones, de ellas 17 con una duración prolongada. El coloso tuvo múltiples emisiones de gases y cenizas, así como de material incandescente.
(2023-09-04). Guatemaltecos anuncian movilizaciones en defensa de la democracia. telesurtv.net A través de actos pacíficos, exigirán respeto al voto y la renuncia de Consuelo Porras, Rafael Curruchiche y Fredy Orellana, a quienes acusan de violentar los derechos del pueblo.
(2023-09-04). Reportan cinco muertos y dos lesionados por colapso de edificio en India. telesurtv.net Ocurrió en la madrugada de este domingo en el en el estado de Maharashtra. El rescate de quienes quedaron bajo los escombros demoró varias horas.
(2023-09-04). Oposición de México oficializa a candidata a comicios de 2024. telesurtv.net Se trata de Xóchitl Gálvez. Recibió el certificado que la acredita como candidata por el Frente Amplio por México, que integra a los partidos PRI, PAN y PRD.
(2023-09-04). Al menos 35 muertos por fuego cruzado en Jartum, Sudán. telesurtv.net Según las partes del conflicto comunicaron, que los bombardeos afectaron zonas residenciales, afectando decenas de civiles que algunos se reportan en estado grave.
(2023-09-04). Presos palestinos en huelga de hambre para el 14 de septiembre. telesurtv.net El objetivo de esta acción es la restauración de los derechos de los prisioneros y frenar las decisiones y políticas que recrudecen la vida de los palestinos recluidos.
(2023-09-04). Premian en Argentina a parejas ganadoras de Mundial de Tango. telesurtv.net El certamen se realizó en el Obelisco de Buenos Aires y participaron 60 parejas, aunque se inscribieron 600.
(2023-09-04). Reportan alza de casos de dengue en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net En la semana epidemiológica (SE) 32 se notificaron 573 casos probables de dengue. El 39 por ciento (221 de la totalidad) se encuentra distribuidos en la provincia de Santo Domingo.
(2023-09-04). Suben a 77 los muertos por incendio en Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Desde que se produjo el incendio, el jueves pasado, tres personas han muerto en el hospital.
(2023-09-04). Gobierno colombiano llama a parar enfrentamientos en Arauca. telesurtv.net La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de Paz llamó a poner fin a los combates para prestar atención humanitaria a las victimas de los enfrentamientos.
(2023-09-04). Lluvias e inundaciones continuarán en gran parte de España. telesurtv.net En Madrid, los servicios de emergencia y bomberos atendieron a lo largo del fin de semana 588 incidencias causadas por el fenómeno meteorológico.
(2023-09-04). Niger's airspace reopened for commercial flights only. plenglish.com Niger's airspace was closed due to growing threats of an external invasion by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to power. | The Civil Aviation Authority stressed that military flights are subject to authorization from the competent authorities. | A military junta called the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland announced on state television on July 26 the dismissal of President Mohamed Bazoum, the suspension of all institutions, the closure of the nation's borders, and a night curfew. | Niger is one of the world's poorest nations, strug…
(2023-09-04). Repetition of elections abroad generates complaints in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) accumulates today several denunciations against its decision to repeat the elections abroad after the failures in the telematic voting system on August 20.
(2023-09-04). Homage to Chile at Cuba's Casa de las Americas. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Casa de las Americas commemorates today the 50th anniversary of the military coup against the government of President Salvador Allende in Chile with cultural activities that will extend throughout the month of September.
(2023-09-04). Cuba remembers young Italian victim of terrorism. plenglish.com In his account on X, formerTwitter, he pointed out that "(Luis) Posada Carriles and other organizers of the act, lived free in the US, whose government, with cynicism and deceit, put Cuba on the list of terrorist sponsors". | On September 4, 1997, the explosion of an explosive device placed in the lobby of the Copacabana Hotel in Havana took Di Celmo's life, and other facilities such as the Triton and Chateau-Miramar hotels and La Bodeguita del Medio restaurant suffered material damage as a result of similar actions. | The young man, 32 years old, was one of the victims of the terrorist attacks promoted by Posada…
(2023-09-04). Venezuela to hold National Congress on Climate Crisis. plenglish.com The Minister for Ecosocialism, Josué Lorca, invited researchers from the Ecological Community, Popular Power, Communal Councils and Social Movements to participate in the meeting, whose sessions will alternate between this capital and the states of Mérida and Falcón, Venezolana de Televisión reported. | The authority called on all Venezuelans to join the purpose of the event to "build strategies for the preservation of Mother Earth", as a continuity to the agreements of the previous Congress on the subject in May 2022. | The first National Congress on Climate Crisis assumed strategies to stop such process and tr…
(2023-09-04). Book on popular Cuban singer to be presented. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) "Musicalísima Beatriz Márquez, un viaje de memorias", is the title of the book on the popular Cuban singer, which will be presented next Thursday at the Fayad Jamís bookstore in Havana, the cultural institution said.
(2023-09-04). Cuban president welcomes start of the school year. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel welcomed the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the first to take place during 46 weeks, after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
(2023-09-04). Ethiopia plans to expand economic ties with China. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia reportedly plans to expand economic relations with China by developing favorable policies for foreign investment and highlighting priority sectors to attract more Chinese firms to this nation.
(2023-09-04). China and Italy foster trade cooperation and political talks. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The 11th meeting of the China-Italy Intergovernmental Committee brought together foreign ministers of the two countries in this capital, on Monday, so as to discuss the relaunch of trade relations.
(2023-09-04). Colombian Government and ELN conclude fourth cycle of peace talks. plenglish.com Bogota, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) are ending this Monday in Venezuela, the fourth cycle of peace talks to find a negotiated solution to the internal conflict.
(2023-09-04). The Unfinished Revolution of "The Joy of Sex" counterpunch.org The sexual revolution may have reached its high-water mark 50 years ago, the week of August 5, 1973, when The Joy of Sex: A Cordon Bleu Guide to Lovemaking first topped the New York Times list of nonfiction hardcover best sellers. Published the previous fall, the book had swiftly become a publishing phenomenon. For the first time, anyone in America
(2023-09-04). Saturday 9/23: Mark Levy-Songs of Political Satire & Struggle and Celebrate San Jose Peace & Justice Cent. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. Seventh Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2023-09-04). The Contested Americas: Strait Talk. counterpunch.org The crossing of the Bering Strait from Asia to North America is the stuff of legends. Geographically, it's a strait between the Pacific and Arctic oceans, separating the Chukchi Peninsula of the Russian Far East from the Seward Peninsula of Alaska. Supposedly, it was all frozen over up there, many thousands of years ago, allowing
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health benefits of kids and sports. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some children are back in the classroom, and others are getting ready. An important tool for keeping kids healthy is participation in youth sports, and it's not just because of physical activity. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4dzpba9GP0w Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are the obvious physical benefits when kids play sports. It improves cardiovascular health…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome were identified between 2010 and 2022. However, the CDC says that number may be much higher because people need to be tested for alpha-gal syndrome and there are many healthcare providers who may not be familiar with the…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines.Mayo Clinic's Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson says the HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule. It's a preventive measure that can save lives later. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/TQkZ97bKqoY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-04). Consumer Health: What is motion sickness? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's summertime, and for many people that means travel. For some people, it also means an unpleasant result of that travel: motion sickness. Motion sickness occurs when the brain receives conflicting information from the inner ears, eyes, and nerves in the joints and muscles. Any type of transportation can cause motion sickness. It can strike suddenly, progressing from a feeling of uneasiness to a cold sweat, dizziness and vomiting. It usually quiets down as soon…
(2023-09-04). Science Saturday: Progressive alliance advances science through patient-powered research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Harnessing the power of patients' lived experiences and their biospecimen data, a unique relationship between a nonprofit patient advocacy group called The MOG Project, a team of Mayo Clinic neurologists, and the Autoimmune Neurology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic has created a synergetic bridge that's advancing the science behind a devastating neurological illness. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, or MOGAD, is a rare, central nervous system demyelinating disorder that can render an individual blind, paralyzed, or comatose….
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Childhood vaccines – moving the needle up. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Childhood immunization rates around the globe are beginning to recover from the dramatic drop in routine childhood vaccination during the COVID-19 era, according to a report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Childhood vaccines protect kids from serious diseases and complications. While that's good news, the numbers still remain lower than pre-pandemic levels. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the lower rates of childhood vaccines leave many kids susceptible…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Do children with mild scoliosis need treatment? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis. The curve is 19 degrees, and I have read that it could worsen with time. Will she need to wear a brace? Or is surgery indicated? ANSWER: It sounds like your daughter's case of scoliosis is mild and may not need treatment. But you are correct that scoliosis can progress over time. If it does, your daughter may need to wear a brace to prevent the…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside, swimming and other outdoor activities with my family. Recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As temperatures begin to soar, I am concerned about whether the heat will affect me. Are there things I should know or do to stay safe? ANSWER: Keeping your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, regardless…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with a routine. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers some tips for getting into a back-to-school routine. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NcCbjDivMCY Journalists: …
(2023-09-04). Memorial Health System in Ohio, West Virginia joins Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Memorial Health System and Mayo Clinic announced that the health system with clinic locations in southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent healthcare organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. "This is a very exciting day for our system, patients and community," says Scott Cantley, president and CEO, Memorial Health…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to offer Saturday fall sports injury clinics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will provide a Saturday morning injury clinic for Rochester-area middle school, high school and college athletes injured during recent sports activities. The clinic is available to all athletes from schools in Southeast Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. The clinic will be open each Saturday between Sept. 2 and Oct. 14 starting at 8 a.m. on the third floor of Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester….
(2023-09-04). Study explores impact of childhood trauma on sexual function in midlife women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One out of three children will have at least one stressful or traumatic childhood experience, including things such as their parents divorcing or a family member with a drug or alcohol problem, according to the latest National Survey of Children's Health. In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that such adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and sexual dysfunction in women later in life. Their findings are published in The Journal…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic remembers Sister Lauren Weinandt. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sister Lauren Weinandt, Mayo Clinic's longest-serving staff member, passed away on July 31, at the Saint Marys Campus, where she lived and worked for nearly 70 years. Sister Lauren Weinandt, a beloved Mayo staff member who embodied the Franciscan and Mayo Clinic values, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 31, at the hospital she loved and worked at for 67 years. She will be remembered for her open door, open heart, and…
(2023-09-04). Corticosteroids lower the likelihood of in-hospital mortality from COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a registry-based cohort study of 109 institutions, Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the use of corticosteroids in hospitalized patients needing oxygen due to severe COVID-19 disease. The study assessed biomarker-concordant corticosteroid use in patients tested for a protein that causes inflammation. Corticosteroid drugs treat a variety of conditions such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and suppress the immune system's response to COVID-19. The findings suggest using this approach for patients with severe disease lowers the likelihood of in-hospital mortality….
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ways to help kids overcome back-to-school anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heading back to school after a long summer break can be an exciting time for kids and caregivers. But for some students, the anxiousness of heading back to school may be fueled by fears or worry. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers four tips on how to help kids overcome back-to-school anxiety. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/TnSXiJCzY7w Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at…
(2023-09-04). Driven by family, fueled by hope: Mayo Clinic researcher fights against Type 1 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Quinn Peterson, Ph.D., was a graduate student working on a team to develop new chemotherapy drugs when a life-changing phone call reset the course of his career. His daughter, Clarissa, had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Neither he nor his wife had any known family history of the disease. "Given my background as a scientist, I felt a responsibility and an obligation to use my skills in research to address this complex disease — not only…
(2023-09-04). Smudging brings comfort to Native American patients at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org White sage and cedar. A braided bundle of sweetgrass. An abalone shell. An eagle feather. People of many Native American tribes use these and other natural objects as part of their prayer and healing practices. Sage, sweetgrass or tobacco is burned in the shell, with the feather used to guide the fragrant smoke around a person. Called smudging, it's a daily practice for many Dakota and Ho-Chunk people. For Native American patients in the hospital,…
(2023-09-04). Mayo Clinic provides internships, mentoring for undergrads on accelerated career pathway. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org By Jay Furst ROCHESTER, Minn. — Akhil Kollengode is a University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) student who aims to be a project manager or operations manager in healthcare when he graduates. Thanks to an innovative collaboration between Mayo Clinic and UMR, he's on a fast track to achieving that. Kollengode is a paid intern at Mayo Clinic as part of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree program at UMR. The internship is a…
(2023-09-04). Taking control of nosebleeds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At some point in their lifetimes, most people will experience a nosebleed. It's common for adults and children, especially during dry winter months. Although rarely life-threatening, nosebleeds can cause anxiety and sometimes are difficult to control. Why do nosebleeds occur? Epistaxis, more commonly known as a nosebleed, occurs when a small blood vessel in the nose ruptures. The bleeding most commonly arises from the nasal septum, the partition that divides the two sides of your…
(2023-09-04). Public meeting: A socialist perspective against war and austerity in New Zealand's crisis election. wsws.org The SEG and IYSSE are holding a meeting in Wellington on September 19 to explain the socialist perspective needed to unite the working class against the agenda of war and austerity shared by Labour, National and all the parliamentary parties.