(2023-05-02). ABC News Censors Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). TERF Rally in Trenton NJ, Shut Down by Antifascist Coalition. itsgoingdown.org Report on counter-demonstration against TERF rally in so-called Trenton, New Jersey. Originally posted to Jersey Counter-Info. On April 14, 2023 regional TERFs, organized by Jennifer Thomas, descended on the state capital to hold a "women's free speech rally". Their goal was to pressure the government into change existing state laws, which help prevent trans people…
(2023-05-02). The Sneaky Way the Police Could Abuse Their Power to Restrict Free Speech. aclu.org In 2019, police in Castle Hills, Texas arrested Sylvia Gonzalez, a 72-year-old first-time city council member, because they didn't like that she was advocating for the removal of the city manager, a police ally. Since police can't constitutionally arrest someone simply because they find what they're saying offensive, Castle Hills officers used a section of the Texas Penal Code related to the handling of government documents to arrest Gonzalez. Her purported crime was accidentally placing a citizen petition she had introduced at her first city council meeting into her personal binder. | Gonzalez sued, alleging…
(2023-05-02). Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Files Lawsuit to Be Reinstated After Censure. truthout.org Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is suing to be reinstated and allowed back on the House floor after Republicans voted last week to censure her after the lawmaker spoke up for the rights of transgender people in the state. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Montana, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of Zephyr and four constituents, alleges that Zephyr's rights to free speech were violated… |
(2023-05-02). U.S. Army Info War Division Wants Social Media Surveillance to Protect "NATO Brand" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Websites, apps penalized for misconduct. ecns.cn During the first quarter of this year, Chinese cyberspace regulators at various levels shut down more than 4,200 websites and banned nearly 70 apps suspected of engaging in criminal activities such as providing illegal news services and spreading pornography.
(2023-05-02). Rail union bureaucrats in the US "demand" temporary pause to stock buybacks, continue to hail "pro-labor" Democrats who banned strike. wsws.org Through this pathetic and toothless campaign, the union bureaucracy is trying to redirect the growing anger and militancy of railroaders into harmless moral appeals to railroad CEOs.
(2023-05-03). Key Nations Don't Want To Follow The US On Russia, China Policies. popularresistance.org Leaked intelligence documents show that key nations, including some of the most populous in the world, don't want to follow along with President Biden's policies toward Russia and China, The Washington Post reported Saturday. | The report cited intelligence assessments allegedly leaked by Jack Teixeira that show the private thinking of several major countries, including India, Brazil, Pakistan, and Egypt. | While the US and India have increased military ties in recent years to cooperate against China, New Delhi has maintained a good relationship with Russia and has become a major buyer of Russian oil.
(2023-05-02). U.S. Army Info War Division Wants Social Media Surveillance to Protect "NATO Brand" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-03). Websites, apps penalized for misconduct. ecns.cn During the first quarter of this year, Chinese cyberspace regulators at various levels shut down more than 4,200 websites and banned nearly 70 apps suspected of engaging in criminal activities such as providing illegal news services and spreading pornography.
(2023-05-02). Rail union bureaucrats in the US "demand" temporary pause to stock buybacks, continue to hail "pro-labor" Democrats who banned strike. wsws.org Through this pathetic and toothless campaign, the union bureaucracy is trying to redirect the growing anger and militancy of railroaders into harmless moral appeals to railroad CEOs.
(2023-05-03). Key Nations Don't Want To Follow The US On Russia, China Policies. popularresistance.org Leaked intelligence documents show that key nations, including some of the most populous in the world, don't want to follow along with President Biden's policies toward Russia and China, The Washington Post reported Saturday. | The report cited intelligence assessments allegedly leaked by Jack Teixeira that show the private thinking of several major countries, including India, Brazil, Pakistan, and Egypt. | While the US and India have increased military ties in recent years to cooperate against China, New Delhi has maintained a good relationship with Russia and has become a major buyer of Russian oil.
(2023-05-02). Biden Says 'Journalism Is Not a Crime' as He Seeks Assange's Extradition. news.antiwar.com Over the weekend, President Biden declared "journalism is not a crime" at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a statement that rings hollow as his Justice Department is seeking the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for exposing US war crimes. Biden opened his speech by discussing Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal …
(2023-05-03). A new world order is emerging. journal-neo.org 
The special military operation in Ukraine has served as a watershed moment in the evolution of new international relations. The West, led by the United States, was able to rally behind the imposition of unprecedentedly broad sanctions against Russia. At the same time, our adversaries applied immense strain on emerging economies, coercing them to align […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-03). New York Assembly and Senate Champions Vow to Pass Global Debt Relief Bill. indybay.org Largest New York Labor and Religious Groups Support the New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Protection Act…
(2023-05-03). Erika Endrijonas faces new questions in LACCD fraud. indybay.org Embattled community college administrator questioned about her role in rackateering scheme, while seeking new role as President of Los Angeles City College.
(2023-05-03). Cuban President Meets With Over 300 Enthusiastic US Supporters. popularresistance.org This morning, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received at the Palace of the Revolution 300 friends of Cuba, coming from the United States to demand an end to the blockade. Brigades, groups and other delegations are in Cuba to take part in the May 1 activities celebrating the International Day of Workers and to show their solidarity with the Cuban people who have withstood the longest continuous blockade in modern history. | Students, trade unionists, lawyers and political activists are here many making their first visit to the socialist island. Recognizing this President Díaz-Canel said: "from the United States…
(2023-05-03). Anne Hillerman Talks About Her New Novel – 'The Way of Bear'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.
(2023-05-03). High Levels of Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Found in California's Most-Used Insecticide. indybay.org 40% of Tested Agricultural Pesticide Products Contain PFAS…
(2023-05-03). '501s' demand Labor keep its promise to end indefinite detention. greenleft.org.au People in indefinite detention across the country held peaceful protests demanding their release, reports Chloe DS.
(2023-05-03). Solidarity shown on International Workers Memorial Day. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of health and safety representatives and rank-and-file union members, as well as family and friends, mourned workers who have been killed, disabled, or physically or mentally injured at work on International Workers Memorial Day. Chloe DS reports.
(2023-05-03). Ngarluma Elder restates her disappointment with work beginning at Perdaman fertiliser plant. greenleft.org.au Work has started on the Perdaman fertiliser plant on the Burrup Peninsula, near Karratha, in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Chris Jenkins reports.
(2023-05-03). Friday 4/28: Cancelled! Film Premiere "SF Rage Against the War Machine", Berkeley. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley…
(2023-05-03). Wednesday 5/3: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org the outdoor amphitheater, outside the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/6: May Day higher wages stymied by artificial scarcity: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of | the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street. San Francisco…
(2023-05-03). Wednesday 5/17: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2023-05-03). Ukraine war: Why is the Pentagon actually running out of ammunition? indybay.org The larger problem is financialization. Step by step, this conquered all areas of society. And finally it also reached the holy grail of the military-industrial complex. With financialization came the neoliberal market doctrines of capacity reduction, downsizing, "lean inventories," and cutting costs wherever possible. They are the real drivers of the supply bottlenecks that are rampant everywhere.
(2023-05-03). Tibetan costumes offer visitors a fresh experience. ecns.cn With the peak tourist season getting underway in the Tibet autonomous region, a trend has arisen among visitors to be photographed at some of the major tourist spots while wearing traditional attire.
(2023-05-03). Tourism sector sees boom during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The nation's tourism market is expected to see its best post-COVID performance during the ongoing May Day holiday, said industry insiders, who added that it may also be a turning point in the recovery of the sector.
(2023-05-03). Drilling on Asia's deepest oil and gas well starts in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, the world's largest refiner by volume, has started drilling the 3-3XC well of the Shendi-1 project in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to the company.
(2023-05-03). LAC ambassadors and representatives discuss Chinese path to modernization and high-quality development. ecns.cn Last Friday, the 3rd Latin American and Caribbean Ambassadors Convention at Tsinghua University – "High-Quality Development and Chinese Path to Modernization" was successfully held. The event aims to enhance the development and cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries by gathering over 50 ambassadors and representatives from LAC countries and scholars and experts from Tsinghua University.
(2023-05-03). Cross-border passenger traffic resumes at Pulan Port in Tibet. ecns.cn A launching ceremony was held to resume two-way cross-border passenger traffic between China and Nepal at the plaza of China Pulan Port on Monday.
(2023-05-03). 5.2-magnitude quake causes damage to buildings, infrastructures in SW China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A 5.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted Baoshan City in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday evening, causing damage to buildings and infrastructures of water, electricity, road, communication in the epicenter.
(2023-05-03). Factory activity contracts in April on weak demand. ecns.cn China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted for the first time in four months in April, indicating that the foundation of the country's post-pandemic recovery is not yet solid and underscoring the need for greater policy support to boost domestic demand, analysts said on Sunday.
(2023-05-03). Xi sends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2023-05-03). HK announces district council reform plan. ecns.cn Hong Kong's district councils are to be formed via government appointment, indirect and direct elections and ex officio membership, with all applicants to be vetted by an eligibility committee in order to ensure they are able to perform the roles initially set for them, the HKSAR government announced on Tuesday.
(2023-05-03). Tokyo's export controls 'violate WTO rules'. ecns.cn Japan's new semiconductor export control plans violate the rules of the World Trade Organization, and will undoubtedly hurt the global semiconductor industry and backfire on Japan's chip sector, experts said.
(2023-05-03). Navy completes its mission to evacuate Chinese from Sudan. ecns.cn The Chinese navy has completed evacuating Chinese people from conflict-torn Sudan, with 940 Chinese citizens departing from the area from Wednesday to Saturday in two groups, according to the Defense Ministry.
(2023-05-03). Tibetan Opera staged in Norbulingka during May Day holiday. ecns.cn Tibetan Opera troupes performed classic Tibetan operas during the May Day holiday.
(2023-05-03). Henan Province adopts new tech to lengthen blooming period of peonies. ecns.cn At present, there are more than nearly 2,000 plants of 60 peony varieties, with nine major colors, in the garden…
(2023-05-03). Nation's growth to drive upturn in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China's full border reopening has boosted its economic growth prospects and provided a stronger momentum for near-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region, experts at the International Monetary Fund said.
(2023-05-03). Middle East eyes tourists from China. ecns.cn The Middle Eastern countries looking to rehabilitate tourism are seeking greater exchanges with China amid its deepening engagements with the region.
(2023-05-03). Holiday trips ride high on cultural quests. ecns.cn Not a huge fan of crowds, He Fang, a 37-year-old bank employee from Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, planned an eight-day family trip, which started three days ahead of the May Day holiday break.
(2023-05-03). Cruises set sail for biz surge in China. ecns.cn By 2035, the Chinese cruise market will reach a scale of 14 million passengers per year, according to the Several Opinions on Promoting the Development of China's Cruise Economy document that was issued by 10 ministries including the Ministry of Transport and the National Development and Reform Commission in 2018.
(2023-05-03). China's railway-trip sets record on May Day holiday. ecns.cn The number of passenger trips handled by China's railways was expected to hit 19.5 million on Saturday, the first day of the five-day-long May Day holiday, data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Stunt show in central China's Wuhan opens to the public. ecns.cn After three years of construction, the Wuhan Happy Valley Speed World Theme Zone opened to the public in central China's Hubei Province on Saturday."ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Camel festival kicks off in north China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A camel festival"ÄÄkicked off in Alxa League in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday, as the country tries to revive its tourism sector and pass on camel culture to the next generations. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). National flag-raising ceremony in Beijing impresses people across China. ecns.cn A national flag-raising ceremony was held at Tiananmen Square at about 5 a.m. on Monday. China's five-star red flag was raised, and visitors from across the country participated in the flag-raising ceremony.
(2023-05-03). Insights | Civil, cooperative EU-China relations good example for the world: foreign business leader. ecns.cn China's battery manufacturing and rare earth materials are necessary for Europe to complete the green transition, suggested Ivo Ganchev, Vice-Chairman of the Bulgarian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said that European leaders have been favorable in their view of China and the way China contributed to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. China has made a commendable achievement and unbelievable progress in this regard. "ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Ploughing festival celebrated in S China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Villagers carried out farming activities, including ploughing, weeding and catching fish in terraced fields to celebrate the festival. Tourists participated in the activities and enjoyed the magnificent scenery of the Longji terraced fields. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Satellite images show stunning view of islands in China. ecns.cn Satellite images taken by China's Jilin-1 satellite show the stunning view of islands in China in vivid detail"ÄÄduring the May Day holiday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-03). Thursday 4/27: #ERANow: Historic Senate Vote on Equal Rights Amendment & Press Conference Livestreams. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2023-05-03). Sunday 5/28: Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-03). First Republic: The collapse and the crisis. liberationnews.org 
In other words, the collapse of First Republic Bank is a sign of the rot at the center of capitalist economics and politics; the response to its collapse speaks directly to the class war being waged right out in the open by the capitalist class.
(2023-05-03). Wednesday 5/3: Your Tesla's Destroying the Earth: Silicon Valley Protest to Stop Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Fremont Park, corner of Santa Cruz Ave. and University Dr. in Menlo Park, across from Peet's Coffee. Walking distance from Menlo Park Caltrain.
(2023-05-03). Selected Articles: Turbo Cancer Leukemia: Children From Ages 11 to 21 Are Dying Within Hours or Days of Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca 
By Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the…
(2023-05-03). Saturday 4/29: Cesar Chavez Day Parade and Festival. indybay.org Dolores Park at 19th & Dolores Street | San Francisco…
(2023-05-03). Sudanese call on Canberra to help. greenleft.org.au The Sudanese-Australian community mobilised outside the State Library on April 29, calling for an end to the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. They want a return to civilian rule. | They also called on the Labor government to do more to help Sudanese caught up in the extreme violence.
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/13: Special Screening of the acclaimed documentary: Tales of the Grim Sleeper. indybay.org St. Francis Lutheran Church | 152 Church Street | San Francisco (near the Safeway on Market Street and 14th)…
(2023-05-03). Anti-war protesters tell Pyne and Marles to scrap AUKUS. greenleft.org.au "Money for health and education, not for war and devastation!" rang out as arms lobbyist and former Coalition Defence Minister Christopher Pyne arrived at the two-day Defence Strategic Review (DSR) Summit on May 3.
(2023-05-03). John Pilger on the coming war. Speak up. Now. greenleft.org.au In this new essay, John Pilger recalls the "electric" opposition of writers and journalists to the coming war in the 1930s and investigates why today there is "a silence filled by a consensus of propaganda" as the two greatest powers draw closer to conflict.
(2023-05-03). Disarm the IRS, De-Militarize the Bureaucracy, and Dismantle the Standing Army. dissidentvoice.org 
There are instruments so dangerous to the rights of the nation and which place them so totally at the mercy of their governors that those governors, whether legislative or executive, should be restrained from keeping such instruments on foot but in well-defined cases. Such an instrument is a standing army. — Thomas Jefferson, 1789 What …
(2023-05-03). Friday 5/26: Open Screening: Outsider Film Night. indybay.org ATA Gallery 992 Valencia St.
(2023-05-03). Fisheries Workers, Cut For Organizing, File Labor Board Charges. popularresistance.org A hundred immigrant seafood processing workers in New Bedford, Massachusetts, lost their jobs March 31 when their employer abruptly terminated its contract with the temp agency that placed them. Workers say it was retaliation for organizing. | Their fight will be a test case of new protections for immigrants who organize on the job. The company invited the fired workers to apply for their old jobs, but only a handful were actually rehired. | "When the workers got the news, they started crying, worried about how they are going to pay their rent and bills," said Ruth Castro, who has worked for five years at the pla…
(2023-05-03). The tyranny of women and Trans hating fascist Christian groups and politicians. indybay.org Based on biblical principles, thousands of women were burned at the stake for being accused of being witches!
(2023-05-03). May Day's History Shows Why Labor And Prison Struggles Are Intertwined. popularresistance.org May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated around the world by labor unions, socialist parties, and anarchists. May Day's origins go back to the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when hundreds of thousands of US workers walked off the job, and 40,000 went on strike in Chicago for an eight-hour workday. Despite its origins, May Day is largely unknown in the US today. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez joins Rattling the Bars for a discussion on the history of May Day, and how the persecution of organizers in the wake of the Haymarket Massacre highlights the importance of extending solidarity from…
(2023-05-03). Biden Slams Arrest Of US Journalist In Russia But Pursues Assange. popularresistance.org May 3, 2023, will mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, which the United Nations established to remind governments about the need to respect their commitment to freedom of the press. But as the Biden administration proclaims the centrality of press freedom globally, its hypocrisy in pursuing journalist and publisher Julian Assange is stunning. | The Biden administration recently expressed outrage that Russia arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal, a United States citizen based in Moscow, for practicing journalism. Gershkovich is now incarcerated in Russia, facing espionage…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-03). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-05-03). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-05-03). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-05-03). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-03). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-05-03). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-05-03). 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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…
(2023-05-03). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-05-03). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-05-03). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-05-03). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…
(2023-05-03). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-03). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-05-03). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-05-03). Bush's "Mission Accomplished," 20 Years Later. indybay.org The ideology of "might makes right"
(2023-05-03). Largest May Day Turnout Since Pandemic, Workers March Worldwide. popularresistance.org Workers from Japan to France took to the street on Monday for the largest May Day demonstrations since Covid-19 restrictions pushed people inside three years ago. | Marchers expressed frustration with both their nations' policies—such as French President Emmanuel Macron's raising of the retirement age in March—and global issues like the rising cost of living and the climate crisis. | "The price of everything has increased except for our wages. Increase our minimum wages!" one activist speaking in Seoul told the crowd, as The Associated Press reported. "Reduce our working hours!" | "The price of everyt…
(2023-05-03). Workers' Struggle in Canada: National Populism or Plurinational Socialism? orinocotribune.com By B R Pal — May 1, 2023 | The working-class movement in Canada is very weak in its current state, following decades of neoliberalism and the Red Scare of the previous Cold War. For those looking for a dissident alternative to the hegemony of global finance on Bay Street, right-wing populism is increasingly filling this space. | The Establishment left is essentially that, established and tied at the hip with Liberalism, too domesticated to fight for any substantive gains in material conditions for working class or colonized people. As a result, in the decade and a half since the 2008 financial crisis, right-…
(2023-05-03). The Siege Against Leicester's Israeli Weapons Factory Begins. popularresistance.org Palestine Action's siege has begun. Hundreds have descended on Meridian Business Park in Leicester to force Elbit's factory to shut down. The crowds began arriving this afternoon, and have been growing in number through the day. With banners, chants, flags, and rousing speeches delivered so far, the mass of people were welcomed later by an empowering performance by rapper and activist Lowkey, along with award winning actor and playwright Tayo Aluko, Palestinian Dabke, poetry, and more. | The Siege against Leicester's Elbit-owned UAV Tactical Systems ('U-TacS'), is a mass action which involves huge numbers willing…
(2023-05-03). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 27.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/6: May Day 2023: International Workers Day, An Online Celebration. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2023-05-03). Venezuela Blasts White House for Handover of CITGO to Opposition. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro expressed his repudiation of the recent resolution signed by the United States government to hand over the Venezuelan company CITGO to "an unknown management group" of a far-right opposition sector belonging to the Unitary Platform. | "On behalf of the people of Venezuela, we reject and repudiate, indignantly, the theft of CITGO by the United States government and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela," said the head of state at the International Workers' Day rally held in Caracas on Monday, May 1. | Maduro describe the US resolution as a blatant theft of CITGO—"a company es…
(2023-05-03). Venezuela Increases Workers' Benefits to $70/Month. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced through a video that Venezuela would increase citizens' "warfare" benefits to the equivalent of 30 US dollars (USD) a month and their food credits (Cestaticket) to the equivalent of USD 40/month. This will result in workers' total monthly benefits reaching the equivalent of USD 70/month in addition to their regular wages, which have been heavily impacted by the US and European economic warfare on socialist Venezuela and the consequent economic crisis. | The adjustment was announced on Tuesday, May 2, by President Maduro. A day earlier, on International Workers…
(2023-05-03). 3 May, Montreal: Glory to the Martyr, Sheikh Khader Adnan. samidoun.net 
This action is organized by multiple Montreal-based groups: Montréal — Wednesday 3 May Métro Guy-Concordia — 5: 30 pm Call to action — Unity of destiny and loyalty to the martyrs in all of Palestine, from its river to its sea and its diaspora. Join us as we stand to honour the life of Sheikh Khader …
(2023-05-03). Cuatro muertos en un nuevo tiroteo masivo en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Este hecho sigue a un tiroteo del viernes por la noche en Cleveland, en el estado de Texas, que dejó cinco muertos.
(2023-05-03). Sector sanitario inglés acepta propuesta salarial del Gobierno. telesurtv.net El acuerdo salarial se firmó en una reunión entre el Gobierno y 12 sindicatos de la sanidad que representan al personal de la Sanidad pública en Inglaterra.
(2023-05-03). Gremios franceses anuncian nuevas protestas para junio. telesurtv.net En las alrededor de 300 manifestaciones de los sindicatos en toda Francia para protestar por la reforma de pensiones del Gobierno, participaron 782.000 personas.
(2023-05-03). Inicia ciclo de diálogo entre Gobierno colombiano y ELN en Cuba. telesurtv.net Los diálogos entre el Gobierno colombiano y el ELN comenzaron en noviembre en Caracas, donde se acordó promover alivios humanitarios en algunas de las regiones.
(2023-05-03). Siria rechaza ataque israelí en Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. telesurtv.net El aeropuerto ha sido un canal clave para el flujo de ayuda al país después de que un terremoto azotara Turquía y Siria el 6 de febrero.
(2023-05-03). Presidente Maduro firma decreto que incrementa en más de 2.000 % el beneficio de alimentación. telesurtv.net El pago de estos bonos serán indexados mensualmente a la tasa oficial del dólar estadounidense publicado por el Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV).
(2023-05-03). Indepaz denuncia nueva masacre en Huila, Colombia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el ente colombiano, "tres jóvenes fueron asesinados con arma de fuego por sicarios".
(2023-05-03). Rusia y Cuba tratarán en La Habana temas de cooperación mutua. telesurtv.net En los próximos días se realizará la XX sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental entre Rusia y Cuba.
(2023-05-03). Inflación interanual en Eurozona alcanza el 7 % en abril. telesurtv.net La inflación registrada en el sector de los alimentos en el mes de abril fue del 13,6 por ciento.
(2023-05-03). Israel realiza un nuevo ataque contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento no se han recibido reportes oficiales de lesionados ni fallecidos.
(2023-05-03). Presidente sirio crea fondo para apoyar a afectados tras sismos. telesurtv.net Según la presidencia este fondo organizará los recursos económicos y donaciones para que lleguen a todos los afectados.
(2023-05-03). Debate entre Google y Gobierno se profundiza en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Gobierno brasileño acusó este martes a Google de promover una "campaña abusiva y engañosa" en contra de un proyecto de ley para frenar masiva circulación de desinformación en internet.
(2023-05-03). Continúa tensión en frontera entre Chile y Perú por migrantes. telesurtv.net Los ciudadanos extranjeros indocumentados fueron expulsados de Chile y se encuentran en la frontera a la espera de ingresar al Perú con el objetivo de retornar a sus países.
(2023-05-03). Asesinan a cinco presuntos pandilleros en Petion Ville, Haití. telesurtv.net Además, se realiza una búsqueda de los presuntos bandidos en las localidades de Jalousie, Stenio Vincent y Sergo en la capital.
(2023-05-03). Filipinas eleva alerta ante el fenómeno El Niño. telesurtv.net La agencia Pagasa exhortó a todos los organismos gubernamentales y a los habitantes a que sigan vigilando y tomen medidas de precaución.
(2023-05-03). Presidente de Brasil sostiene encuentro con su homólogo de Argentina. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño destacó que Argentina es "un país que sólo quiere crecer, generar empleos y mejorar la vida del pueblo".
(2023-05-03). Acuerdo pone fin a huelga de funcionarios públicos en Canadá. telesurtv.net La organización PSAC destacó que por la huelga se lograron las ganancias salariales y un año adicional en el acuerdo.
(2023-05-03). La embajada rusa en Varsovia protesta por incautación de su escuela. telesurtv.net Moscú considera la incautación como violación de la Convención de Viena acerca de las relaciones diplomáticas, de 1961.
(2023-05-03). Comienza vacunación contra gripe aviar en Uruguay. telesurtv.net En esta ocasión se entregaron 900.000 dosis para las incubadoras.
(2023-05-03). Italia registra una inflación interanual del 8.3 % en abril. telesurtv.net La inflación subyacente, excluyendo energía y alimentos frescos, se mantiene estable en +6,3 por ciento.
(2023-05-03). OMS: inicia recuperación de sistemas de salud tras Covid-19. telesurtv.net Tras la pandemia de Covid-19, los sistemas nacionales de salud muestran los primeros signos de recuperación.
(2023-05-03). Presidente venezolano recibe credenciales de nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net El dignatario manifestó la voluntad de su Gobierno de profundizar las relaciones de respeto y amistad con los países que representan.
(2023-05-03). México respeta decisión de EE.UU. sobre militarizar frontera. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con cifras del Comando Norte, en este momento se encuentran desplegadas en la frontera con México un total de 2.450 tropas de la Guardia Nacional.
(2023-05-03). Ejército y paramilitares de Sudán acuerdan tregua de siete días. telesurtv.net La Cancillería sursudanesa señaló a través de un comunicado que las partes pactaron una tregua del 4 al 11 de mayo.
(2023-05-03). ONU reporta más de 100.000 exiliados por conflicto en Sudán. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la ACNUR, Olga Sarrado, señaló que se reportan más de 330.000 desplazados internos en el país.
(2023-05-03). Thursday 5/11: The City Budget: More Money for Police is certain but what about Transit and Health Care. indybay.org This will be a hybrid meeting. ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRk | b0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are NOT toll-free. | Check with your phone company before you incur charges. | ‚Ä¢ The closest number is: +1 66…
(2023-05-03). Tuesday 5/23: Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean with author Christina Gerhardt. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-05-03). Sunday 5/14: Mothers Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org Meet at the Plaza on the San Francisco Side of the Golden Gate Bridge. BE GREEN AND CARPOOL | See http: //tripplanner.transit.511.org for public transit options. | Golden Gate Transit Buses 10, 70, 80 | and SF Muni Bus 28 stop at the bridge (SF side).
(2023-05-03). Is it possible to negotiate with Putin? indybay.org For Putin, the intention to admit Ukraine to NATO was a breach of "the agreement made with NATO after the fall of the Berlin Wall not to expand it" (2: 34: 20). Just as the Americans claimed hegemony over the Western Hemisphere according to their "centuries-old Monroe Doctrine," Putin considers Ukraine his "backyard."
(2023-05-03). Saturday 5/13: Art of San Quentin. indybay.org The Healing Garden | 1435 Webster Street | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2023-05-03). Teamsters President Sean O'Brien was a frequent guest at the White House in advance of rail strike ban. wsws.org This is a serious warning to workers that, despite militant rhetoric designed to lull them to sleep, the union bureaucracy and Washington are cooking up a sequel to last year's pro-company rail contract at UPS.
(2023-05-03). The developing struggle to bring down the Macron government in France. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Alex Lantier, national secretary of the Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES), to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). The right-wing, pro-war character of Australia's indigenous Voice plan becomes clearer. wsws.org A "yes" vote for the Voice is being presented as a patriotic duty, necessary to unite the nation or complete the national unity of Australia.
(2023-05-03). In bipartisan push for social cuts, Biden invites House, Senate leaders to discuss debt ceiling. wsws.org As is common knowledge within ruling class circles, both parties are using the artificially created debt ceiling crisis to push through major cuts in social programs.
(2023-05-03). New Zealand COVID deaths continue to mount. wsws.org Despite official claims that the pandemic "emergency" is over, COVID-19 is still tearing through schools, workplaces and aged care facilities, fuelling a crisis in the public health system.
(2023-05-03). The struggle for a Democratic and Socialist Congress of Workers and Rural Masses in Sri Lanka. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Deepal Jayasekera, the General Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka, to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally held on April 30.
(2023-05-03). Australian central bank hikes rates again to increase "pain" on workers. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia, backed by the Labor government, is intent on suppressing household spending enough to increase unemployment, as a battering ram against workers' wages struggles.
(2023-05-03). After rejecting contract by 98%, Clarios workers ask: "Why aren't we striking?" wsws.org Hundreds of autoworkers at the Clarios battery plant in Holland, Ohio voted to reject a sellout tentative agreement brought to them by the UAW last week.
(2023-05-03). BP contests fines for gross safety violations that led to deaths of two Ohio refinery workers. wsws.org The US federal safety agency's fine of $156,250 for the deaths of Ben and Max Morrissey was insulting enough but the giant energy conglomerate is still contesting it.
(2023-05-03). After First Republic takeover, banking crisis deepens. wsws.org The past two months have seen three of the four largest bank failures in US history as analysts warn of the fall of one domino after another.
(2023-05-03). Berlin Mayor elected with votes of far-right AfD. wsws.org The election of the Christian Democrat Kai Wegner as Berlin Mayor, and thus the head of the state government, has revealed the character of the administration now running Germany's capital. Wegner was most likely elected with the votes of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
(2023-05-03). Macron's police state wages war on French workers. wsws.org There is no room for compromise and nothing to negotiate with this government, and the way forward for the working class is to bring it down through a general strike.
(2023-05-03). CFPE members to attend Australian teacher union conference to fight for workplace rank-and-file committees. wsws.org CFPE delegates to the Australian Education Union's Victorian state conference will expose and oppose the union's record and raise the need to develop independent rank-and-file committees in every school.
(2023-05-03). DSA continues false promotion of new UAW administration as "reformist" as its members are elevated into top union positions. wsws.org The attempt to manufacture "left" credentials for the new UAW administration is taking place at the same time as DSA members are being placed in the upper echelons of the UAW bureaucracy.
(2023-05-03). Roger Waters wins legal case against Frankfurt concert cancellation. wsws.org A Frankfurt administrative court determined that Roger Waters' concert scheduled for May 28 must "go ahead" as contractually agreed and that the rock musician "has artistic license to warn us all of the dangers of the current resurgence of fascism in the West."
(2023-05-03). China's rise as a superpower and the crumbling US empire. indybay.org Chinese diplomacy seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. That means that the world is changing in important and dramatic ways in terms of the distribution of power and influence around the world. | China is actually emerging as a global superpower on a par with the United States of America.
(2023-05-03). May1 "Injury To One Is An Injury To All" IBU Alcatraz Ferry Workers Protest Union Busting. indybay.org IBU-ILWU San Francisco Alcatraz Cruise ferry boat workers marched and rallied at Alcatraz Cruises at Pier 33 which is owned by Hornblower. The workers who voted for a union last fall face a blatant union busting drive by the company which has a long record of retaliating against pro-union workers and successful union busting.
(2023-05-03). Workers Unite in San Jose May Day March. indybay.org The San Jose May Day march kicked off from Roosevelt Park at 3: 00pm. Union members and allies gathered from throughout the South Bay and beyond, then took the streets.
(2023-05-03). Turkey Killed ISIS Leader In Northern Syria Raid: Erdogan. southfront.org 
The former hideout of ISIS leader Abu al-Hussein. Source: the Anadolu Agency. | On April 30, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the country's intelligence service had killed the leader of ISIS in Syria. | In a broadcast, Erdogan said Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) had been tracking the terrorist group's leader, known as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurshi, "for a long time." | Abu al-Hussein was named the leader of ISIS following the death of his predecessor, Abu…
(2023-05-03). Thousands of graduands celebrate at Imperial's biggest ever graduation. imperial.ac.uk It is a day of celebration for thousands of Imperial postgraduate students who will graduate at the iconic Royal Albert Hall today.
(2023-05-03). Despite American pressures, India to engage in both SCO and QUAD. infobrics.org Be it in the Pacific or in Eurasia, India diplomacy is to remain based on the pragmatism which has characterized it since the Cold War.
(2023-05-03). Declaración Final del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba y el Antiimperialismo celebrado en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los más de mil participantes en el "Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba y el Antiimperialismo, a 200 años de la doctrina Monroe", con mucho orgullo nos reunimos de nuevo en la Isla de la Dignidad, para ratificar nuestro firme apoyo a la Revolución y al pueblo cubano. En un mundo extremadamente complejo donde está en peligro la existencia de la humanidad, esta hermana nación resiste con estoicismo el recrudecido bloqueo…
(2023-05-03). Chapeando: El primero y el cinco (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Andan descolocados los enemigos de la Revolución cubana, que lo son también de las celebraciones por el Primero de Mayo. Cuando recién empezaban a celebrar la suspensión de actividades en la Isla, se hizo pública la nueva convocatoria, ahora para el viernes 5 de mayo, 205 aniversario del natalicio de Karl Marx. Pero, para ser objetivos, no hubo y sí hubo Primero de Mayo en Cuba.
(2023-05-03). Comenzaron en Holguín las Romerías de Mayo. cubadebate.cu Con la presentación de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Holguín y sus invitados en el teatro Eddy Suñol, en la noche de este 2 de mayo, comenzó la fiesta de las Romerías de Mayo en la capital holguinera. Cubadebate estará presente en el evento y transmitirá su tradicional noticiero televisivo diario de conjunto con la Agencia Cubana de Noticias.
(2023-05-03). Iniciará transición parcial a la Televisión Digital Terrestre en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La División de RadioCuba en la Habana informa que a partir del 15 de mayo comienza en la provincia La Habana, la transición parcial a la Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT).
(2023-05-03). Las 3 del día: Se reanuda producción de algunas líneas de medicamentos, los franceses a las calles y otras noticias de este 2 de mayo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a los seguidores de Las 3 del día, el podcast donde los actualizaremos de lo que ha sido noticia este 2 de mayo en Cubadebate. En este episodio nos acompañan los periodistas Darío Extremera y Yilena Héctor. Ya les damos la bienvenida, así que suban el volumen, que esto ya comienza.
(2023-05-03). Remembering The Civil Rights Movement As A Labor And Economic Movement. moguldom.com The civil rights movement was, of course, a push for equal human rights, but the scope was much more extensive. The push encompassed economic equality as well. It was, in true essence,a labor and economic movement. Just examine the context of the speeches by civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., and there is evidence …
(2023-05-03). US Sells Taiwan 400 Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles as US-Chinese Tensions Rise. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-03). China FM meets junta chief in Myanmar, vows support. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). 'Modest' athletic clothing allowed as Malaysian schools try to beat the heat. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). AMD shares sink on forecast miss with chip market weak. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Dished up by 3D printers, a new kind of fish to fry. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Freshworks tops revenue estimates as lower-priced offerings boost demand. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Global rate hike push slows to a trickle in April ahead of busy May. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Growth in Middle East, Central Asia to slow amid global challenges – IMF. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Japanese chipmaker Rapidus considers listing for capex needs -Kyodo. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Livent boosts forecast on bullish outlook for lithium prices, demand. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Malaysia says will move to dual network model for 5G after 80% coverage. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Marketmind: Crisis over? Don't bank on it. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Match Group sees signs of Tinder growing. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Porsche sees 25% operating profit jump in Q1 on record deliveries. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). South Korea fin min seeking to get domestic bonds into WGBI this year. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Sri Lanka apparel exports to drop by $1 billion in 2023-trade body. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Starbucks sales, profits top estimates on China recovery. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Thailand in talks with CATL, others on potential battery plants, govt official says. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Thomson Reuters profit tops estimates as it plans AI push. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). TikTok says head of US trust and safety will leave the company. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Commentary: Making eldercare leave mandatory will be helpful, but it's just the tip of the iceberg in helping caregivers. channelnewsasia.com Amid an ageing society, will having more parental care or eldercare leave help? Community aged-care physician Dr Ng Wai Chong weighs in.
(2023-05-03). MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo's death: What will happen to latest season of the show? channelnewsasia.com The 15th season of the cooking competition was originally scheduled to air on Monday night (May 1) but was pulled following news of the death.
(2023-05-03). Stirring things up: The Singapore Cocktail Festival returns. channelnewsasia.com The festival looks set to make a big post-pandemic comeback. We highlight some of the events you should check out.
(2023-05-03). Asians with excess visceral fat tend to have poorer memory, learning ability: NTU study. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Alba strikes late to give Barcelona narrow win over 10-man Osasuna. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Alcaraz says Nadal still the man to beat at Roland Garros. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Arsenal return to top of the league with 3-1 win over sorry Chelsea. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Button expects to see Hamilton fighting on in 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Delhi's Ishant rolls back the years in Gujarat upset. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). FIFA responsible for undervaluing Women's World Cup, says Dodd. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Holders Leipzig thrash Freiburg 5-1 to reach German Cup final. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Kolisi's World Cup in the balance after SA Rugby confirm surgery. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Liverpool's Thiago to miss rest of season due to hip operation. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). No substitute for experience as Sabalenka rallies past Sherif. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Openda keeps Lens on track for Champions League qualification. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Trump groped me on flight, woman tells US civil trial. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). UN rings the alarm on diminishing global press freedoms. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-03). Editorial: Smash anti-trans bigotry! workers.org 
Enough is enough. And we mean enough! Rep. Zooey Zephyr speaks after banning by the Montana House of Representatives April 26, 2023. Transgender youth are under siege. Legislators in all but four states have introduced at least 469 bigoted bills, many of which have passed. (aclu.org) Some bills deny trans . . . |
(2023-05-03). Russia-China Trade Booming. infobrics.org The two countries are on pace to hit $200 billion in turnover this year…
(2023-05-03). On Russia-South Africa/Africa. infobrics.org South Africa-Russia relations are not new. They date back decades before South Africa arrived at a democratic dispensation in 1994; a journey in which Russia provided a lot of support. During the recent visit to South Africa of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, it was agreed that the two countries need to further deepen relations and cooperation in most spheres, including political, economic, security and social ones, as well as in multilateral and international forums…
(2023-05-03). The BRICS Room: Should India Be Inside It or Leave?>. infobrics.org International politics is an arena where there are no permanent friends or foes, there are only permanent interests…
(2023-05-03). Kiev regime's meddling destroys last vestiges of press freedom in US. infobrics.org Citing "a person familiar with the calls", Semafor reports that "senior Ukrainian officials had raised their objections to Carlson's coverage of the war to Fox Executives".
(2023-05-03). Kiev expresses "regret" to India for insulting Hindu goddess Kali but refuses to apologise. infobrics.org Ukraine wants to pivot New Delhi away from Moscow, attempting to undo decades of fruitful and longstanding relations.
(2023-05-03). Sudan/Popular movement responds to generals' war. workers.org 
April 30 ‚àí Reports from Sudan's largest seaport, Port Sudan, located on the Red Sea, describe a chaotic scene of thousands of migrant workers and their families attempting to leave the country in order to escape a conflict between two military factions fighting for control of the government. Sudan borders . . . |
(2023-05-03). Video: Green Left Party campaigns for real democratic change in Turkish general election. greenleft.org.au Peter Boyle spoke to Kenan Bircan, the Sydney representative of the Green Left Party (Yeşil Sol Parti) in Turkey about its campaign for the May 14 general election.
(2023-05-03). The attack on freedom of speech and freedom of thought to forcibly shape society continues. expose-news.com Last week, Ireland made it a crime to possess "hateful" content — legislation was passed that is intended to control people's thoughts and words. The week before, nine teachers in Belgium were …
(2023-05-03). Globalist scientists whose job is to control the "narrative" are named. expose-news.com The covid narrative architects have surprisingly few "experts" on their team to push their "narrative." That's why they have to recycle them and use them over and over, writes Dr. Meryl Nass. …
(2023-05-03). Before mRNA covid "vaccines" were given to the public there was NO scientific proof they were safe, a new study finds. expose-news.com The World Council for Health ("WCH") Health and Science Committee recently published a paper on the potential harms of the mRNA platform used in covid "vaccines." The authors of the paper found …
(2023-05-03). Korean people deserve peace, autonomy, and self-determination! workers.org 
Richie Merino of the International Action Center gave the following speech on April 29 during the "Rally for One Korea" in Manhattan. Rally participants formed a human chain connecting the United Nations Mission offices of South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It was the second annual "Human . . . |
(2023-05-03). "Se busca": Relatos sobre el hurto y sacrificio del ganado en Cuba (II). cubadebate.cu No hay reunión con campesinos donde no salga el dichoso tema del hurto y sacrificio, comenta a Cubadebate el director de ganadería del Ministerio de la Agricultura. El hurto y sacrificio de ganado en Cuba es una actividad ilegal que afecta gravemente a la economía nacional y al bienestar de los productores y consumidores. Es un delito que debe ser denunciado y sancionado con severidad, pues atenta contra la seguridad alimentaria y la soberanía del país.
(2023-05-03). Arrancó la edición 56 del Capablanca de ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Una sencilla ceremonia inaugural, a la que no le faltaron retoques de emoción, dejó inaugurado este martes el 56 Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memóriam 2023, en el céntrico Hotel Habana Libre.La cifra récord de representados fue confirmada por el presidente de la Federación Cubana de Ajedrez, Carlos Rivero, durante la gala que contó con la presencia del Héroe de la República de Cuba, Antonio Guerrero, y el titular del Inder, Osvaldo Vento Montiller.
(2023-05-03). Serie Nacional de Béisbol: El trio de vanguardia perdió el doble juego. cubadebate.cu En una fecha de doble cartelera, con par de derrotas de los vanguardistas Santiago de Cuba, Pinar del Río y Artemisa, los Tigres avileños supieron amarrar sus dos partidos contra Isla de la Juventud y se catapultaron hasta la tercera plaza de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2023-05-03). Detienen a sospechoso de asesinar a cinco personas en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El alguacil del condado de San Jacinto, Greg Capers, indicó que el presunto autor del tiroteo se encontraba escondido dentro de un clóset.
(2023-05-03). Viceministro Castillo: medidas fortalecen ingreso mínimo en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El viceministro destacó que las medidas anunciadas por el mandatario se suman a otros programas implementados en beneficio de la población.
(2023-05-03). Dejan al MLP fuera de los comicios generales en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El fallo de la Corte de Constitucionalidad deja fuera de la contienda electoral al Movimiento para la Liberación de los Pueblos.
(2023-05-03). 36 Australians Evacuated From Sudan in Rescue Mission. telesurenglish.net Under the auspices of the Air Force, a mission was effectively carried out to provide safe evacuation for 36 Australian nationals and their respective families from the conflict-ravaged area of Sudan. | Related: | On Wednesday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, officially verified that the group was transported from Sudan to Cyprus in an aircraft belonging to the Australian Defense Force (ADF), during the early hours of the morning.
(2023-05-03). Guinea Contract Teachers in the Streets, Threaten More Strikes. telesurenglish.net The contract teachers in Guinea have resorted to public protests and are contemplating additional industrial actions due to their escalating grievances concerning payment arrears and lack of integration within the nation's public education system. | Related: | According to the French news outlet RFI, demonstrators engaged in protests between April 24th and 30th in various regions of the West African state. | Accordin…
(2023-05-03). A VIEW FROM THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS. sonar21.com 
America's neocon citizens with Ukrainian roots are currently trying to push Ukraine into a Spring offensive everyone knows will be a massacre just to cover their own asses, so they…
(2023-05-03). The Syria policy of the 'Table of Six' is following the US plan. uwidata.com According to the statements of its leaders, the oppositional alliance, the 'Table of Six', proposes the following policy regarding Syria: The Turkish Army will withdraw from Syrian territory. Türkiye will reach an agreement with the Syrian government. Syrians in Türkiye will be sent back to Syria. Ambassadors will be appointed reciprocally. It is innocence at …
(2023-05-03). US film and television workers strike: "We are not going to sit by silently as they keep paying us less and less" wsws.org Thousands of writers took to the picket lines Tuesday and expressed a willingness to fight back against the few corporations that dominate not only film and television, but the rest of society as well.
(2023-05-03). Biden sending 1,500 active-duty troops to Mexican border. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Biden White House said that it would deploy 1,500 troops from the Army and Marines to the southern border as part of a crackdown on migrants seeking asylum when Title 42 immigration rules are lifted on May 11.
(2023-05-02). Paraguay's election results. america.cgtn.com 
Paraguay's ruling party won another five years to govern the country in Sunday's general elections…
(2023-05-02). History of Indigenous boarding schools in U.S. Northwest. america.cgtn.com 
For 75 years, the Tulalip Indian Boarding School was a mainstay in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S.
(2023-05-02). ALL Support for the African People's Socialist Party and the Black Liberation Movement! podcasters.spotify.com For folks who don't know the APSP (African People's Socialist Party) leadership has been indicted under trumped up charges alleging that the APSP leadership "spread malign influence" on behalf of "foreign governments" without properly "registering" with FARA, as well as including an undertone accusation off inciting racial or national-based hatred + violence, of which none have any evidence or basis in reality. The APSP came around in the 70s, and since the dawning of slavery and African oppression, Black/African peoples have been criminalized, incarcerated, or assassinated and have ALWAYS been made to be, among…
(2023-05-02). Baltic: British warplanes transition from air to ground combat role. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps NortheastMay 2, 2023 RAF Typhoons provide Close Air Support for NATO battlegroup in Estonia Currently conducting the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia, the Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons from IX (B) Squadron provided Close Air Support training during exercise Bold Hussar, which served to integrate the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup's …
(2023-05-02). Baltic to Black Sea: NATO's iron phalanx along Russia's western border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyApril 26, 2023 Nato eastern flank members vow unity The Bucharest Nine (B9), Nato's nine Eastern European members, have pledged their unity in upholding the security of the alliance's eastern flank while also opposing Russia…. The B9 defence ministers met in Warsaw on Wednesday to align their policies. "Our accomplishment is the adoption… …
(2023-05-02). U.S. military rehearses war with Russia in Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaMay 2, 2023 Swift Response 23, first of three, major DEFENDER 23-linked exercises, to begin Swift Response 23, the first of three major exercises that make up the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness 2023 or DEFENDER 23, begins May 7, across the Baltic Sea …
(2023-05-02). A Call for Peace, Reason, Equality and Development. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Russia-China Response to the NATOization of the Indo-Pacific. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-02). Syria: a new reality in the region. journal-neo.org 
According to numerous reports in the Israeli media, the resumption of ties and normal relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria has caused a state of discontent, severe anxiety and even dismay among the Israeli leadership. These troubles, as noted by the Israeli newspaper World Israel News, have added to the problems that have suddenly presented […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-02). Will the Lee Jae-myung case be followed by a Song Young-gil case? journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-02). Julian Assange: Public Pressure Is Working but Media Must Stop Being Prostitutes and Demand Freedom. strategic-culture.org Distinguished independent journalists Dave Lindorff and Ron Ridenour gave their takes in this interview with Finian Cunningham. | The Australian government is finally responding to growing public protests to get Julian Assange freed from his British torture dungeon. | Distinguished independent journalists Dave Lindorff and Ron Ridenour gave their takes in this interview with Finian Cunningham. | As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the most appropriate result would be the immediate release of Julian Assange. It is a travesty to 'celebrate' this day while he is incarcerated. | Australian-born As…
(2023-05-02). Colombia's government and ELN rebels begin ceasefire talks. colombiareports.com Representatives of Colombia's government and guerrilla group ELN met in Cuba to negotiate a ceasefire ahead of a possible end to decades of armed conflict. The peace talks in the…
(2023-05-02). El dólar en el nuevo orden multipolar. globalizacion.ca °La multipolaridad es el proyecto —humano y social— y la esperanza de los pueblos y de los trabajadores del mundo para construir y afianzar un nuevo orden internacional del siglo XXI! | Hablar del dólar es hablar de la hegemonía-supremacía de…
(2023-05-02). First Republic Bank, the Latest Victim in US Banking Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Ukrainian banker offers cash for drone terror in Russia. thegrayzone.com Days before a failed drone assassination targeting Putin, Ukrainian banking baron Volodymyr Yatsenko offered a $500,000 bounty to any weapons maker able to land a drone in Red Square during Moscow's upcoming Victory Day parade. On April 23, a Ukrainian drone laden with 30 Canadian-made C4 explosive blocks crashed near Rudnevo Industrial Park in Moscow. Ukraine-based operators deployed the 37 LB arsenal in a failed bid to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was scheduled to visit Rudnevo that day. …
(2023-05-02). Police Attacked Kids With Dogs, Water Cannons in Birmingham 60 Years Ago Today. truthout.org Sixty years ago today is known as "D-Day" in Birmingham, Alabama, when thousands of children began a 10-week-long series of protests against segregation that became known as the Children's Crusade. Hundreds were arrested. The next day, "Double D-Day," the local head of the police, Bull Connor, ordered his white police force to begin using high-pressure fire hoses and dogs to attack the children. |
(2023-05-02). 50 Cent Buys 1 Million Square-Foot Warehouse, Will Turn Into Production Studio. moguldom.com On the heels of his new exclusive deal with Fox television network following a troubling run with Starz cable network, hip-hop mogul 50 Cent went to social media to announce that he had purchased a 985,000-square-foot studio space for his film and television production company, G-Unit Film & Television. 50 Cent, who was born Curtis …
(2023-05-02). Urban One Cashes Out Equity Stake In MGM National Harbor For $145 Million. moguldom.com Media conglomerate Urban One has completed the sale of its minority stake in Maryland-based MGM National Harbor resort and casino. Urban One, the country's largest Black-owned broadcasting company, has cashed out of its investment in MGM National Harbor. The family-owned media company, led by Alfred Liggins, received about $136.8 million after issuing a "put notice" …
(2023-05-02). Mark Jackson Was The Chief Architect Of The Golden State Warriors: 5 Things To Never Forget. moguldom.com Mark Jackson knows more than a thing or two about basketball. After all, he was a star college player for St. John's University in New York City before going pro for the National Basketball Association (NBA). From 1987 to 2004, he played for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto …
(2023-05-02). Commander Of Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces Presumably Killed On The Way To Bakhmut — Yevgeny Prigozhin. southfront.org 
On May 2, 2023, the head of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that the commander of the Territorial Defense…
(2023-05-02). In Video 18+: Ukrainian Positions Destroyed By Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Russian servicemen showed the Ukrainian positions destroyed by Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok. The area where the footage was made was not revealed. |
(2023-05-02). Is US About To Conduct Nuclear False Flag In Ukraine And Blame Russia For It? southfront.org 
(2023-05-02). Israeli Warplanes Hit Aleppo International Airport. southfront.org 
(2023-05-02). Many Members Of The U.S. Congress Are Insane. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by On April 29th, Scott Ritter headlined at the main anti-imperialistic Website, Libya360,
(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 1, Wagner forces advanced up to 120 meters in Bakhmut and lost 86 fighters; | 45 thousand square meters of Bakhmut are under Wagner's control; | Russian forces are advancing along the streets of Tolbukhin, Pobedy and Levanevsky in the north-western district; | Wagner fighters are advancing along Korsunsky Street in the city center; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue along Chaikovskoho street; | Russian forces continue their assault near the r…
(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Syria On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 2, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On May 1, Israeli warplanes struck Aleppo Airport with several missiles. One Syrian serviceman was killed. Five more servicemen and two civilians were wounded; | Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that during the Amman Consultative Meeting, the participants agreed to adopt a roadmap to achieve a…
(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Yemen On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-02). Moscow Attacks Ukrainian Military-Industrial Complex. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe goal of the maneuvers was to neutralize the regime's production of weapons and ammunition. | Written by A new wave of massive attacks by Russia on the military facilities of the Kiev regime began on April 30th. The main targets were factories and depots linked to the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, thus aiming to neutralize the neo-Nazi forces'
(2023-05-02). Odessa Massacre: How The War In Ukraine Began. southfront.org
(2023-05-02). Saboteurs Blew Up Second Train In Russian Bryansk Region. southfront.org 
train derailed on March 1 | On May 2, another sabotage attack took place in the Russian border Bryansk region. As a result of the explosion, a freight train derailed. | The incident took place near the Snezhetskaya railway station in the Bryansk region. A locomotive and about 20 freight train carriages derailed. According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties. | Law enforcement agencies are looking for saboteurs who planted the explosive device. |
(2023-05-02). 911: Reimagining a System that Defaults to Dispatching Police. aclu.org Every person deserves equal, effective treatment and safety, especially when in crisis. In such a vulnerable circumstance, people need professionals trained to provide support and care. | But too often, when a person is experiencing a mental health crisis, 911 dispatchers send armed police officers as a default response. We don't send armed police when someone is experiencing a heart attack, but we do when a person is experiencing suicidal ideation. That doesn't make sense. | Professor
(2023-05-02). Tucker 'Dark' Carlson Crosses the 9/11 Rubicon. "Getting too Close to the Truth" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). US makes up c 40% of global military spending, 10x Russia, 3x China. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The United States spent $877 billion on its military in 2022, nearly 40% of the global total, 10 times more than Russia ($86.4 billion), and three times more than China ($292 billion). The US military budget is larger than the next 10 biggest spenders combined.
(2023-05-02). Scrapping Charles Darwin: Hindutva's Anti-Scientific Maladies. dissidentvoice.org Welcome the canons of pseudoscience. Open your arms to the dribbling, sponsored charlatans. According to a growing number of India's top officialdom, teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to children in their ninth and 10th grades is simply not on. Last month, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), a purportedly autonomous government …
(2023-05-02). Canberra's record on outsourcing 'intelligence' to US military. greenleft.org.au Canberra is happy to outsource its military and security establishment to Washington's former mandarins, with many earning a pile in consultancy fees. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-05-02). May Day 2023: Announcing Our Program. itsgoingdown.org 
The Black Rose Anarchist Federation announces the publishing of the organization's political program. On the 1st of May 1886, hundreds of thousands of workers across the United States initiated a general strike to demand the working day be limited to 8 hours. During a mass meeting in Chicago's Haymarket Square, a bomb was thrown. After…
(2023-05-02). You're not deficient, you're just ruled by assholes. mronline.org 
Times are hard, and they're getting harder, but we can turn this thing around. Please be kind with yourself in the meantime.
(2023-05-02). The Enemy From Within. Chris Hedges. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Critics Call Out CNN Over Decision to Host Donald Trump Town Hall Next Week. truthout.org CNN has drawn harsh criticism from media experts and observers for agreeing to host and broadcast a town hall-style event next week for former President Donald Trump. "There is no reason to give the biggest pathological liar in politics a platform to spread his bullshit," said Scott Dworkin, executive director for the Democratic Coalition, responding to CNN's announcement of the town hall. |
(2023-05-02). Trans Teen Receiving Award From Iowa Gov. Shouts "Trans Rights Are Human Rights" truthout.org On Sunday, a transgender student in Iowa used an award ceremony as an opportunity to protest Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), who earlier this year signed two bills into law that attack trans kids across the state. Davenport West High School senior Clementine Springsteen, a transgender woman, was one of hundreds of students who received an Iowa Governor's Scholar Program honor this year. |
(2023-05-02). What "Security Threat" Does China Pose? dissidentvoice.org Everyone who abhors war, detests imperialism, and favors cooperation between nations on global warming, poverty reduction, protection of biodiversity, international disarmament, implementation of international law, and other left-wing priorities ought to be appalled by the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China and actively organizing against them. The new Cold War between "East" (including Russia) …
(2023-05-02). Millions march on May Day around the world. peoplesworld.org 
People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to streets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas on Monday to mark May Day, in an outpouring of worker discontent not seen since before the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. A million marched in France on Monday as union-led May Day rallies warned President Emmanuel Macron to back …
(2023-05-02). The Tricknology Of Sneaky Car Rental Concession Fees: The Deception Of Lower Prices. moguldom.com When it comes to renting a car, it's easy to get hooked by a rate that sounds reasonable, but once you make the reservation or see the final bill, that attractive per-day price has morphed into something that leaves you feeling winded thanks to all the extra fees. Car rental companies can charge fees for …
(2023-05-02). PacWest Bank In Focus As The Next Bank Vulnerable To Failure. moguldom.com The third major bank failure this year sent regional bank stock prices falling sharply Tuesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. said early Monday it had bought First Republic Bank from out of U.S. government receivership in hopes of stabilizing the U.S. banking system. Share prices of regional lender PacWest Bancorp were down 33 percent on Tuesday morning and stock …
(2023-05-02). Biden Tells Marcos US Commitment to Defense of the Philippines Is 'Iron Clad'. news.antiwar.com President Biden hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Monday amid heightened tensions with China and told him that the US commitment to defending the Philippines is "ironclad." In comments ahead of a meeting with Marcos, Biden said the US "remains ironclad in our commitment to the defense of the Philippines, …
(2023-05-02). Kremlin Says US Estimate on Russian Losses 'Plucked from Thin Air'. news.antiwar.com Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that US estimates of Russian losses in Ukraine had no basis and were "plucked from thin air." His comments came after the White House estimated Russia suffered 100,000 casualties over the last five months, including 20,000 killed. The White House offered no estimate on Ukrainian losses. Peskov said that …
(2023-05-02). Rep. McCaul Says US Support for Ukraine Depends on Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday that future US support for Ukraine depends on Kyiv's looming counteroffensive. "I think there's going to be a lot riding on the line with this counteroffensive," McCaul told Bloomberg. "If Ukraine is successful in the eyes of the American people and the …
(2023-05-02). Ukraine Says Waiting for Better Weather for Spring Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com Ukraine is waiting for better weather before it launches its long-awaited spring counteroffensive, the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK told Sky News on Tuesday. Ambassador Vadim Pristayko said heavy tanks that Ukraine received from its Western backers cannot move in the mud. "Obviously, the weather is not allowing so far the heavy tanks to move …
(2023-05-02). Ukraine Vows It Won't Give Up Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's military on Tuesday vowed to continue defending Bakhmut as Russian officials claim Russian forces now control nearly 90% of the eastern Donbas city. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces, made the pledge while visiting troops on the frontlines in Bakhmut. "We will continue, despite all the forecasts and advice, to hold …
(2023-05-02). US in Talks on Establishing Military Bases in Finland. news.antiwar.com The US and Finland are working out a deal that would allow the US to establish a military presence in the Nordic country, as Helsinki is now a member of NATO. According to Newsweek, Finnish Foreign Ministry official Mikael Antell confirmed the two nations are negotiating a Defense Cooperation Agreement that may allow for the …
(2023-05-02). New York Times Knows Emmanuel Macron's Convictions. cepr.net I'm impressed. Most reporters might just know what politicians say and do, but New York Times reporters can apparently know their convictions. That's what the paper told us in a piece about protests in France over President Emmanuel Macron's decision to raise the age for retirement benefits from 62 to 64. "Mr. Macron's decision to …
(2023-05-02). UN Secretary Laments World Not Adopting Sustainable Development Goals, Calls for New Commitment. thelastamericanvagabond.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced that the world is falling short on the Agenda 2030 and called for nations to recommit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. On Tuesday UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres revealed the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress Report shows a significant lack of progress. Guterres noted that the
(2023-05-02). Liberia and the challenges of U.S. imperialism. mronline.org 
Liberia's history should be understood as that of a colony, the first U.S. overseas colony.
(2023-05-02). Foiled Escape: Security Firm UC Global, the CIA and Julian Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). There is a War Going on in our Schools! globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). In unseren Schulen herrscht Krieg! globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-05-02). The Concept and the Causes of War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Died Suddenly: School Bus Drivers Are Collapsing at the Wheel. Nine Recent Incidents. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Powerlifters and Weightlifters Collapsing and Dying Suddenly. Still More Suspicious High Level Athlete Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Turbo Cancer Leukemia: Children From Ages 11 to 21 Are Dying Within Hours or Days of Cancer Diagnosis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). DeSantis role in Guantanamo Bay killings exposed with a holed report. mronline.org 
The height of inhumane treatment and systemic torture in the camp was during DeSantis' term serving as a JAG officer, whose main task was to identify the weaknesses of the detainees and to "tighten the screws" on them.
(2023-05-02). Germany: "Craftsmen for peace" mronline.org 
Congress of craftsmen and entrepreneurs in Dessau-Rosslau.
(2023-05-02). The Monroe Doctrine: Two hundred years too long. mronline.org 
Francisco Dominguez on the history and development of the 'doctrine' that has been used as a justification for U.S. intervention in Latin America for two centuries.
(2023-05-02). Discrimination Against Moms Is Still Rampant in Most Workplaces. scheerpost.com 
Moms are still often laid off while on parental leave, pushed out of workplaces and subjected to stereotypes about their competency. But with few legal protections, attorneys say most cases go unreported.
(2023-05-02). In Largest May Day Turnout Since Pandemic, Workers Around the World March for Better Conditions. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-02). Lula is Right — The UN Security Council Can't Resolve Major Conflicts. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a state visit to Portugal and Spain last week. He was primarily seeking trade agreements, and especially wished to prepare the way for agreement this summer on a huge European Union — Latin American free trade …
(2023-05-02). Matt Taibbi: America, the Single-Opinion Cult. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-02). The IMF Debt Trap and How To Get Out of It. scheerpost.com 
Political Economist Grieve Chelwa explains the reasons why countries of the Global South are forced to go time and again to the International Monetary Fund for aid.
(2023-05-02). We Must Not Dance, Harry Belafonte Understood, to a Billionaire Beat. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-02). 'Chevalier': A Black French composer's story returns from oblivion in new film. peoplesworld.org 
In director Stephen Williams's big-budget new film Chevalier, now playing in theaters nationwide, Joseph Bologne (Kelvin Harrison), the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner on the lucrative French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, rises to improbable heights in Parisian society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer. After witnessing Bologne best France's …
(2023-05-02). Brasil — Lula y los militares. globalizacion.ca El Congreso brasileño decidió instaurar una Comisión Parlamentar de Investigación compuesta por diputados y senadores para averiguar actuaciones y responsabilidades en el intento de golpe de Estado el pasado ocho de enero, que culminó con la invasión y devastación de…
(2023-05-02). Approximately 26% of U.S. Government Spending Goes to Weapon-Makers. dissidentvoice.org 
The vast majority of the U.S. Government's purchases are for the military, and most of that is paying for weapons and for enabling America's troops to use them. For example, in the 3 April 2018 "OMB and Congressional Budget Office estimates of discretionary new budget authority" that "The President signed … into law on March …
(2023-05-02). How and Why the Pentagon Gets Rewarded for Being Corrupt. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Progressive American Critique of Pandemicism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Commitment, determination and solidarity are key to success of 'End TB in Bangladesh'. peoplesdispatch.org Despite Bangladesh tuberculosis (TB) notification levels recovering to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, the country continues to struggle with a high TB burden. It is one of the 30 high-burden countries for TB, in addition to being one of the 27 countries burdened with multi drug-resistant TB (MDR TB). A dip in TB notification occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, the treatment coverage increased to 82%. This is due to the implementation of innovative measures to address service disruptions and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB programs. | Bangladesh has been able to reduce the gap be…
(2023-05-02). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Newsies (w/ Harvey Kaye). levernews.com
(2023-05-02). Ayatollah Abbas-Ali Soleimani: Random Attack or Attempt to Sow Discord? Geopolitical Upheaval. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Oil company gave $200K to group accusing pipeline opponents of taking secret moneyÔøº. nationofchange.org Alberta-based Indian Resource Council quietly received funding from CNRL, corporate documents reveal.
(2023-05-02). Washington Is Obstructing the Path to a Political Settlement in Ukraine. truthout.org The way President Joe Biden's administration reacted to China's offer to facilitate a political settlement of the Ukraine conflict clearly reveals Washington's undeclared objective regarding that war. The contrast between the administration's attitude toward China's position and the attitudes of some of the United States's allies is striking. When Beijing published its "Position on the Political… |
(2023-05-02). Selected Articles: The Corona Agenda's "Abiding Ironies": Freedom, Slavery and Singularity. globalresearch.ca 
By I was astonished recently to hear, from a highly respected writer, an astute analyst of the Corona agenda, at a gathering of real …
(2023-05-02). Signs that a rocky exoplanet could have an atmosphere detected by JWST. imperial.ac.uk Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope say new data potentially shows water vapour around a rocky exoplanet — a first if confirmed.
(2023-05-02). Global Health students combine with London community groups to dynamic effect. imperial.ac.uk Students from Imperial's BSc in Global Health presented their community placement experiences at a lively event at Imperial's Invention Rooms.
(2023-05-02). Is US About to Conduct a Nuclear False Flag in Ukraine and Blame Russia? libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant The United States is the only country in history to have used all three types of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, biological, chemical), starting with the atomic bombings of Japan in the closing months of the Second World War to mass usage of chemical and biological weapons against numerous other countries…
(2023-05-02). Nicolas Maduro: Has He Become a Neoliberal? libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Deronne Caracas, April 20, 2023. Meeting with the president of Bolivia Luis Arce Lucho Arce, the president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro proposes to make of the two nations a public industrial pole that will produce and guarantee the necessary fertilizers to the peasants of Latin America and the Caribbean. In various sectors of the…
(2023-05-02). Sudan: The New Geopolitical Battlefield Between East and West? libya360.wordpress.com Matthew Ehret The potential outbreak of a civil war sparked by a factional fight within Sudan's military government poses a destabilization threat beyond the nation's borders — into Africa, West Asia, and the emerging multipolar order. This suits the west just fine. The story of Sudan is one of contrasts and contradictions. It is a country…
(2023-05-02). The Decline of U.S. Imperialism: Interview with Ramiro Funez. libya360.wordpress.com Ali Karbalaei Tehran Times conducts an interview with Ramiro Sebastian Funez, an anti-imperialist content creator in Los Angeles, to gain further insight on the diminishing U.S. imperialism and hegemony in the globe. "U.S. imperialism is declining because the parasitic system of capitalism upon which U.S. imperialism is built on, is running out of recourses and…
(2023-05-02). The Rules of America versus Global Civilization. libya360.wordpress.com Henry Heller A sea of containers at the Yangshan Port, a deep water port located in Hangzhou Bay south of Shanghai. The port is part of the Maritime Silk Road. Photo from Flickr. The United States is striving for a unipolar order that no longer exists China's Belt and Road Initiative, which began in 2013, focuses on…
(2023-05-02). The Story of Seven Countries: A Review of US Aggression in West Asia and North Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Ali Karbalaei In the 21st century, the U.S. learnt the hard way of its catastrophic foreign military policy in West Asia: From boots on the ground to so-called precision strikes. Washington's success in destabilizing a continent with terror and destruction over two decades came at the expense of mass civilian casualties?, dead U.S. soldiers, expensive…
(2023-05-02). Whither Ukraine's Counteroffensive? libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Russian forces delivered massive strikes on Ukrainian military facilities to disrupt the planned "counteroffensive" The month of May has arrived but without the long-awaited Ukrainian "counteroffensive". The western media is speculating that it may come by late May. There is also the spin that Kiev is judicious to "buy time." The chances…
(2023-05-02). Labor must raise the JobSeeker rate for all. greenleft.org.au Under significant pressure Labor is signalling it will raise the rate of the JobSeeker payment in the federal budget — but only for those aged over 55. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-05-02). Exclusive: How Haiti's Assassination Plot Unraveled, Minute by Minute and Text by Text. cepr.net 
By David C. Adams and Jake Johnston A French version of the article is available from Ayibopost here. A Spanish version is available here. On the morning of July 7, 2021, the alleged assassins of Jovenel MoàØse, Haiti's president, scrambled to escape the aftermath, pinned down just blocks from his home by Haitian police who …
(2023-05-02). RSV Vaccine, Monoclonal Antibody Safe, Effective in Phase 3 Trials. jamanetwork.com A vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was effective at preventing RSV-associated illness among older adults and the children of vaccinated mothers, based on interim results from 2 phase 3 trials. If licensed, the vaccine, an intramuscular injection that contains a combination of prefusion F glycoproteins from RSV A and B, would be the first available for RSV.
(2023-05-02). Medicaid Chronically Underpays Psychiatrists in Some States. jamanetwork.com Medicaid reimbursements for mental health treatment fluctuate up to 5-fold between states, with the highest payments in Nebraska, Alaska, and Arkansas and the lowest payments in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Maine, according to a study published in Health Affairs that analyzed fee schedules from 2022.
(2023-05-02). Cancer Moonshot Plan Announced. jamanetwork.com This month, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced a roadmap developed by the National Cancer Institute for advancing the aim of the Cancer Moonshot: ending cancer.
(2023-05-02). Infertility Affects 1 in 6 People Globally. jamanetwork.com About 17% of people experience infertility at some point during their lifetime, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report that analyzed 133 studies. Prevalence estimates were consistent across countries regardless of income, with 17.8% and 16.5% of people in high- and low- or middle-income countries experiencing infertility, respectively.
(2023-05-02). Moderate Exercise Safe for People With Statin-Induced Muscle Pain. jamanetwork.com Statins, exercise, or a combination of them reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease events, but weakness and pain from statins can cause patients to curtail their activity levels. In a recent clinical trial, people who used statins had similar increases in markers of muscle damage and muscle symptoms as a control group after prolonged exercise. Both groups walked up to 50 km (‚âÖ31 miles) per day for 4 days in a row.
(2023-05-02). Urine Tests May Miss More Than 400‚ÄØ000 STIs in the US Every Year. jamanetwork.com Using vaginal swabs to test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) picked up significantly more cases of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae than using urine tests, according to a meta-analysis of 28 studies conducted from 1995 through 2021. Vaginal swabs were also more sensitive for Trichomonas vaginalis, although the difference between test types was not significant.
(2023-05-02). Abdominal Pain and Petechial Rash in a 95-Year-Old Farmer. jamanetwork.com A 95-year-old farmer taking prednisolone for bullous pemphigoid had 24 hours of abdominal pain, 2 weeks of diarrhea, and 3 months of intermittent abdominal bloating and anorexia. Evaluation showed purpuric macules and small thumbprint-like patches on her upper abdomen and central chest and a white blood cell count of 13 600/μL (89.9% neutrophils, 0.2% eosinophils). What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
(2023-05-02). USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults. jamanetwork.com This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for LTBI in populations at increased risk (B recommendation).
(2023-05-02). USPSTF Review: Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults. jamanetwork.com This systematic review to support the 2023 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement on screening for latent tuberculosis infection in adults summarizes published evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for, and treatment of, tuberculosis in asymptomatic persons 18 years or older.
(2023-05-02). Ophthalmic Technician Working in Central Pennsylvania. jamanetwork.com I am the wielder of infinite tissues and eye drops. I am the angel of numbing and dilation. I couldn't before, but collecting bits and pieces of my patients' various expertise means that now I can hold a conversation about Amish romance novels, crop cycles, the problem of National Geographic magazines not being offered in large print, and football. I lead walkers, keep canes from sliding off walls and clattering to the floor, and steer wheelchairs forward and backward in narrow hallways. I see camo hats, Vietnam veteran enameled pins, and heavy steel-toed boots crusted with mud. I am cooed over often, Twenty-two?
(2023-05-02). Screening for Latent Tuberculosis. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes latent and active tuberculosis and discusses the pros and cons of screening for latent tuberculosis.
(2023-05-02). Prednisone vs Placebo and Live Birth in Patients With Recurrent IVF Implantation Failure. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial evaluates whether the administration of prednisone would increase the rate of live birth in women with recurrent implantation failure.
(2023-05-02). Mental Health—Related Emergency Department Visits Among Youth. jamanetwork.com This study uses National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey data for 2011 to 2020 to evaluate trends in pediatric mental health—related emergency department visits.
(2023-05-02). Challenges to Forming Physician Unions—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We have been startled by the number of physicians who have contacted us after the publication of our Editorial, and many have relayed sentiments similar to those expressed by Dr Westbrook. The appeal of physician unions is a product of deep professional dissatisfaction with hospital-led medicine and a widespread sense that consolidated health care systems are not designed to serve the best interest of patients. Although most unfulfilled workers in the US economy can find alternative employment, many physicians' options for outside work are restricted by rigid noncompete agreements with local hospital sys…
(2023-05-02). Remifentanil vs Neuromuscular Blockers During Rapid Sequence Intubation Among Patients at Risk of Aspiration—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate these Letters about our study, which failed to demonstrate the noninferiority of remifentanil compared with neuromuscular blockers on rates of successful intubation on the first attempt without major complications in patients at risk of aspiration.
(2023-05-02). Challenges to Forming Physician Unions. jamanetwork.com To the Editor Physicians employed by hospitals face many challenges to their professional autonomy and ethical practices. While employed by a large East Coast medical system, I experienced such challenges, such as requiring that I sign supervisory notes from nurse practitioners whom I did not supervise, signing treatment orders written by other physicians, experiencing last-minute changes to the call schedule, and shouldering increased patient load due to the employer's failure to hire enough physicians. Such practices benefited the finances of the institution rather than the patients or their physicians. As poin…
(2023-05-02). Remifentanil vs Neuromuscular Blockers During Rapid Sequence Intubation Among Patients at Risk of Aspiration. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have some concerns about the recent article that compared use of a short-acting opioid (remifentanil) with neuromuscular blocking agents in rapid sequence intubation.
(2023-05-02). Availability, Cost, and Consumer Ratings of Validated vs Nonvalidated Blood Pressure Devices. jamanetwork.com This study examines the availability, cost, and consumer ratings of blood pressure—measuring devices relative to validation status across 10 countries.
(2023-05-02). Body Mass Index and Risk of Hospitalization or Death Due to Lower or Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the associations between body mass index and risk of hospitalization for or death due to COVID-19, lower respiratory tract infections, and upper respiratory tract infections.
(2023-05-02). Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Non—US-Born Adults in the US. jamanetwork.com Preventive care for one of the world's leading infectious disease killers has received a much-needed push forward. In this issue of JAMA, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updates its recommendation to screen asymptomatic adults at increased risk for tuberculosis infection and highlights the critical role of primary care in tuberculosis prevention. The importance of this recommendation, particularly for immigrant communities who bear the disproportionate burden of this disease, cannot be overstated. In the US, more than half of individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis are hospitalized, and almost 1 in…
(2023-05-02). Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Services—Stasis in Crisis. jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, Bommersbach et al build on the existing foundation of the substantial literature documenting increases in pediatric emergency department (ED) mental health visits that started in the 1990s. This work extends previous important research that has utilized the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. The findings of the study, the doubling of the percentage of mental health—related ED visits, and a 5-fold increase in the percentage of mental health visits for suicidality from 2011 to 2020, align with several other ongoing data sources reflecting the consistent increase in both y…
(2023-05-02). Unionized Film and TV Writers Strike in Los Angeles and New York. truthout.org Unionized film and television writers are on strike Tuesday after a midnight deadline came without a deal with executives of the major producers and streaming giants in Hollywood. The negotiating committee representing both the East and West Coast branches of the Writers Guild of America said in a statement that the strike would be in effect as of 12: 01 am and that members — who voted last month… |
(2023-05-02). Sanders calls on Biden to fight for working people as GOP wages 'war' in debt limit proposal. nationofchange.org "We have already too much inequality in America," said Sanders. "Let's not make it worse."
(2023-05-02). New Documents Undermine Supreme Court Student Debt Case. levernews.com 
(2023-05-02). To End All Wars, Close All Bases. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-05-02). Thomas's "Citizens United" Vote Boosted Billionaire Benefactor's Political Power. truthout.org A report published Monday highlights potential connections between the political influence of Harlan Crow's family and the billionaire GOP megadonor's yearslong endeavor to shower U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with lavish vacations and other undisclosed gifts. Since Thomas provided a deciding vote in the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case, the Crow family's… |
(2023-05-02). Sharp Turn in Colombia Towards Emergency Government. orinocotribune.com By Luis Alfonso Mena S. — Apr 28, 2023 | Analysis of the changes in President Petro's cabinet | Several of the keys to the changes made this Wednesday, April 26, by President Gustavo Petro to his government cabinet are also found in different scenarios, such as his speech before the campesino communities of Zarzal (Valle del Cauca), decisions of Congress of the Republic over land, and in the recalcitrant boycotts by the heads of the old regime's parties against social reforms. | In his devastating speech on April 25, in Zarzal, a municipality where he handed over a thousand hectares of fertile land from the…
(2023-05-02). Paraguay: el festín de los grandes aparatos. globalizacion.ca Las elecciones nacionales y departamentales de Paraguay arrojaron tendencias contradictorias pero igualmente desconcertantes, en relación a los debates regionales sobre cuál es el estado de salud de la democracia en América Latina. | El tradicional Partido Colorado, abanderado tras la candidatura…
(2023-05-02). Pandemic-Era Programs Are Coming to End — But the Fight for Justice Isn't. truthout.org "In order to fully recover, we must first recover the society that has made us sick." I can still hear those prophetic words, now a quarter-century old, echoing through the Church Center of the United Nations. At the podium was David, a leader with New Jerusalem Laura, a residential drug recovery program in North Philadelphia that was free and accessible to people, no matter their insurance and… |
(2023-05-02). Colombia: Reformas socioeconómicas urgentes y justificables. globalizacion.ca La crisis política-administrativa nacional, de la presente semana, es fiel reflejo y consecuencia directa, de la resistencia a los cambios económicos, políticos y sociales, que necesita Colombia. Estos son factibles en el presente, por la presencia en el poder ejecutivo,…
(2023-05-02). Hollywood rocked by massive writers' strike forced by studio bosses. peoplesworld.org 
HOLLYWOOD—TV, livestreaming, and motion picture studio bosses' intransigence in bargaining and creation of "a gig economy inside a unionized workforce," forced 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America, who craft scripts for television, motion pictures, streaming videos and similar forms of entertainment, to strike at 12: 01 am on May 1. "The companies' behavior has …
(2023-05-02). Radical Right Republican Freedom Caucus plan: Kill OSHA. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—If you think the House Republicans' debt limit hike-budget cut bill was bad, brace yourself. Take a look at what the Freedom Caucus, the radical Rrght tail that wags the Republican dog, wants to do. The starkest way to present their stand is to quote their legislation: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts authorized …
(2023-05-02). The Original Deep State: The Anglo-Canadian Hand Behind the Civil War and Lincoln's Murder. thelastamericanvagabond.com In my last article 'Woke-ism And The Self-Induced Suicide Of America', I introduced a major psycho spiritual rot plaguing both conservative and liberal minded Americans who have either been led to believe that the USA is 1) wholly evil and deserving of self-annihilation or 2) fully exceptional devoid of any hypocritical blemishes. While the leftist
(2023-05-02). State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights. aclu.org 
Recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court are, to use a complex legal term, not great. In many areas, from abortion to voting rights to tribal sovereignty, the current court has curtailed civil rights and individual freedom, even at the expense of longstanding precedent. In other areas, such as policing and qualified immunity, the court has shown that it can move very slowly, or not at all, when it is apparently unbothered by harsh and legally indefensible precedent. | This erosion of our most cherished rights is disturbing, but we are not without hope. The ACLU has long worked in both federal and state cou…
(2023-05-02). Twenty Years After George W. Bush's Infamous 'Mission Accomplished' Claim. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Ben Dupuy, Quintessential Haitian Revolutionary Leader, Dead at 91. orinocotribune.com 
By Kim Ives -Apr 26, 2023 | The First of Two Parts | Benjamin Dupuy, arguably Haiti's greatest communist leader and ideologue from the 1970s to the 2010s, passed away in a Miami Beach nursing home on Apr. 23 at the age of 91. He had been extremely ill and bedridden for many months, suffering from emphysema and suspected lung cancer. | A journalist, photographer, filmmaker, diplomat, organizer, and political party leader, Dupuy was a model Marxist theoretician and man-of-action, unwavering in his life-long pursuit of socialist revolution in Haiti. | Born in Cap HaàØtien on Sep. 30, 1931, the fourth of eight…
(2023-05-02). The Decline of US Imperialism. orinocotribune.com "U.S. imperialism is declining because the parasitic system of capitalism upon which U.S. imperialism is built on, is running out of recourses and nations to consume," Funez says. | He also says "the de-dollarization" is happening because nations see the effects of U.S. imperialism on their nation. | Here is the text of interview with Ramiro Funez: | Q: Why is U.S. imperialism declining? | U.S. imperialism is declining because the satanic system of neoliberalism, capitalism, usery, debt and the global religion of money is declining because it is a parasitic system that constantly needs a new host in order to cont…
(2023-05-02). Boric nacionalizó el litio: øCómo sería si hubiera una estrategia regional? globalizacion.ca El reciente anuncio del mandatario chileno sobre la Estrategia Nacional del Litio ha vuelto a poner de manifiesto las encrucijadas en los caminos del desarrollo para América Latina, en medio del boom de este recurso natural, escencial para el tránsito…
(2023-05-02). Algeria withdraws from presidency of Inter-Parliamentary Union's advisory group on terrorism over Israel's membership. peoplesdispatch.org Israel was approved as a member of the advisory group for combating terrorism last month during the IPU's general assembly in Bahrain. Algeria cited its longstanding and firm support for the Palestinian cause as the reason behind the withdrawal…
(2023-05-02). International conference on Venezuela concludes in Colombia with call for lifting US sanctions. peoplesdispatch.org The conference was organized with the objective to reignite the dialogue and negotiation process between the Venezuelan government and the platform of opposition sectors, which came to a halt towards the end of last year…
(2023-05-02). Israeli airstrikes in Syria kill one, injure seven others. peoplesdispatch.org The latest Israeli aggression targeted the Aleppo international airport. The airstrikes took place a day after a joint statement calling for peace and stability in Syria was issued by Arab countries after they met in the Jordanian capital Amman…
(2023-05-02). Palestinian administrative detainee Khader Adnan dies while on hunger strike. peoplesdispatch.org Adnan was arrested and placed in administrative detention in February this year, soon after which he launched his hunger strike. He was on hunger strike for 87 days…
(2023-05-02). Trade union leaders from Africa call for renewed struggles on May Day. peoplesdispatch.org Leaders of workers' organizations in Ghana, South Africa, and Guinea-Bissau, among others, talk about the significance of May Day and the way ahead for organized labor in the continent…
(2023-05-02). De-Dollarization Kicks Into High Gear. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-02). Who Stole the 2020 Presidential Election? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Talk about retaliation: Ritzy Chicago club fires its housekeepers. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —In what looks like a textbook case of retaliation, which breaks U.S. labor law, Chicago's ritzy Midtown Athletic Club, which now includes a fancy hotel, had planned to fire all its housekeepers on May Day, the international workers holiday. But when they staged a one-day "Save Our Jobs" walkout, press conference and leafleting on …
(2023-05-02). There Never Was a Nord Stream "Secret Operation": President Biden's "Act of War" against Europe. globalresearch.ca An Act of War against the E.U. has triggered a deep-seated crisis within the Atlantic Alliance. A NATO country, namely the U.S. through an illegal act of sabotage has attacked its European allies most of which are NATO member states. "It's NATO against NATO"
(2023-05-02). Using children as political props, Republicans escalate war against LGBTQ teachers. peoplesworld.org 
Messages keep coming in to me from LGBTQ teachers throughout the South who have been fired or threatened with firing. These teachers have years of experience and exemplary records. Many have advanced degrees. LGBTQ teachers are increasingly fearful. The Stonewall National Education Project, which educates teachers about inclusive classroom practices, reports that its annual symposium …
(2023-05-02). El Paso Climate Charter Centers Climate Action, Pivots Away From Fossil Fuels. truthout.org This story was originally published in English at Prism. Voters in El Paso, Texas, have an opportunity to make history in May by approving a proposition that would center climate action. The citizen-led climate petition, known as Proposition K, would edit the El Paso city charter and create a Climate Department. This long-awaited change in city policy has been championed by grassroots organizers… |
(2023-05-02). Congress Ignores Real Debt Ceiling Drama. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-02). Venezuelan Gov't Offers Bonus Adjustments, No Wage Increase in May Day Announcements. venezuelanalysis.com A trade union representative pointed out that the latest policies hurt a number of worker benefits and that businesses are the "major winners."
(2023-05-02). Israel Kills Palestinian West Bank Leader And Attacks Gaza After Rocket Fire. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israeli military prison authorities allowed for a Palestinian political spokesperson, Khader Adnan, to die in his prison cell after entering day 87 of a hunger strike this Tuesday morning. The political prisoner's death was dubbed an assassination by the Palestinian Prisoners Society organization and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement. Israel claims no wrong doing,
(2023-05-02). Adiós lo unipolar y bienvenido lo multipolar. globalizacion.ca El dominio mundial, ejercido por Estados Unidos y sus aliados, está llegando a su fin, y aunque todavía ‚Äéno existe el mundo multipolar, propuesto por Rusia y China, ya se lo ve surgir; las razones son comprensibles. | Pese a ser…
(2023-05-02). Former President of Mexico Revealed as CIA Asset. orinocotribune.com By Saheli Chowdhury — Apr 20, 2023 | Declassified documents of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have revealed that former President of Mexico, José López Portillo, who led the country during 1976-1982, was a CIA asset. The revelation comes as part of a The documents, most of which are related to a CIA probe into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, contains a memo from a meeting of CIA agents held on November 29, 1976. In said meeting, US inte…
(2023-05-02). We must not dance, Harry Belafonte understood, to a billionaire beatÔøº. nationofchange.org This epochal artist helped us see that justice for all requires a just distribution of wealth.
(2023-05-02). The fight to Boycott is not over. greenleft.org.au Many US states have passed laws penalising companies that use boycotts and other nonviolent methods to pressure Israel on its human rights record and apartheid governance, writes Selma Dabbagh. Julia Bacha's 2021 documentary Boycott tells the story of just how these efforts to stifle dissent work.
(2023-05-02). Chief Justice John Roberts's Wife Made $10M Recruiting Lawyers for Top Firms. truthout.org Just two years after John Roberts was confirmed as Supreme Court chief justice, his wife Jane Roberts began a career as a law recruiter — a move which netted the couple millions of dollars, a new report has revealed. Records from Jane Roberts's employer Major, Lindsey & Africa show that the lawyer-turned-recruiter made $10.3 million in commissions between 2007 and 2014. During that time… |
(2023-05-02). The real reason Disney is defying DeSantis. nationofchange.org
(2023-05-02). 60 Years Ago Today: Police Attack Children's Crusade with Dogs & Water Cannons in Birmingham, Alabama. democracynow.org 
Sixty years ago today is known as "D-Day" in Birmingham, Alabama, when thousands of children began a 10-week-long series of protests against segregation that became known as the Children's Crusade. Hundreds were arrested. The next day, "Double D-Day," the local head of the police, Bull Connor, ordered his white police force to begin using high-pressure fire hoses and dogs to attack the children. One photograph captured the moment when a white police officer allowed a large German shepherd dog to attack a young Black boy. Four months after the protests began, the Ku Klux Klan bombed a…
(2023-05-02). Headlines for May 2, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Refugee Agency Warns 800,000 Could Flee Fighting in Sudan, Head of Wagner Group Threatens Mutiny Unless Russia Sends More Ammunition, Biden Pledges "Ironclad" Support for U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance, Yellen Warns U.S. Could Default on Debts on June 1 Unless Congress Raises Borrowing Limit, Senate Judiciary Committee Scrutinizes Supreme Court Ethics Amid Mounting Scandals, Israeli Airstrike on Aleppo Airport Kills One, Injures Seven, Palestinian Khader Adnan, Jailed by Israel Without Charges, Dies on Hunger Strike, Three Indigenous Leaders Killed in Brazil as Illegal Miners Invade Village,…
(2023-05-02). Hollywood Writers Strike: Abbott Elementary's Brittani Nichols Decries "Gig Economy" in Streaming Era. democracynow.org 
Thousands of screenwriters behind Hollywood movies and TV shows are on strike as of midnight on Tuesday. The Writers Guild of America says its members are struggling to make a living, as rates have fallen and writers have less job security — even as the streaming era has led to an explosion in TV and film production. The strike is set to bring most TV production to a halt immediately, with some films also likely to be delayed if the impasse continues. The WGA previously went on strike in 2007-'08, which lasted 100 days and had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. "We are demanding…
(2023-05-02). Make Your Town a Nuclear-Free Zone. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-02). Talk World Radio: Why We Need Nonviolent Journalism. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-02). President Maduro Greets Workers at May Day March, Announces Bonuses Increase. orinocotribune.com Caracas, May 1, 2023 (
(2023-05-02). Berlin remembers Sheikh Khader Adnan, martyr of freedom. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Deutschland and fellow Palestinians in Germany remembered Sheikh Khader Adnan today, 2 May, in Berlin, in the heart of the Arab and Palestinian community. Khader Adnan was on hunger strike for 86 days in Israeli occupation prisons, demanding his freedom; he conducted five previous hunger strikes, winning his liberation from administrative detention on four …
(2023-05-02). Martyrdom of Sheikh Khader Adnan, after 86 days of hunger strike: Latest target of the Zionist assassination policy. samidoun.net 
Khader Adnan, Palestinian prisoner, hunger striker and resistance leader, was martyred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, 2 May 2023 after 86 days of hunger strike, demanding his freedom. Adnan, 45, was married to Randa Musa, and is the father of nine children. A leader in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, he became one …
(2023-05-02). The will of the martyred Palestinian hunger striker, Sheikh Khader Adnan. samidoun.net 
Below we are republishing the will of the martyred prisoner, Sheikh Khader Adnan. He wrote his will on 2 April, one month before his martyrdom, nearly two months into his hunger strike. Khader Adnan died inside Israeli occupation prisons on 2 May 2023 after 86 days of hunger strike and amid a clear commitment of …
(2023-05-02). Labour Day celebrated on the Gold Coast. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of unionists and their families attended the Labour Day march on the Gold Coast. Susan Price reports.
(2023-05-02). Khader Adnan, who yearned to live free, dies in Israeli prison. electronicintifada.net Veteran hunger striker fought Israeli detention until his last breath.
(2023-05-02). Tesla Plans to Build Huge Factory in Mexican City Struggling With Water Scarcity. truthout.org People were lining up with buckets to get water from a truck last year in Monterrey, Mexico, as two of the city's three dams almost completely dried up. Now Tesla has plans to build a huge electric car "gigafactory" in that same water-insecure city. A gigafactory is Tesla's term for its massive assembly and parts plants. The Monterrey one will be built on 4,200 acres — twice the size of the… |
(2023-05-02). Dossier no. 64: The Condition of the Indian Working Class. mronline.org 
In this latest dossier, the Tricontinental offers a broad analysis of the living and working conditions of India's large and diverse working class.
(2023-05-02). Writers' Guild of America on strike for a fair contract. liberationnews.org 
As of May 2, the Writers' Guild of America (WGA) is on strike after weeks of stalled negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) led to a strike authorization vote of over 97%. The AMPTP, which includes companies like Netflix, Disney and Warner, returned with marginal responses to the WGA's pattern of demands.
(2023-05-02). Guilty Verdict in Saint Paul Murder Trial of White Vigilante Not Enough, Says Victim's Family. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-02). May Day Riots Against Pension Reform in Paris. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-02). New reports on Jeffrey Epstein demonstrate deep-going corruption of US ruling elite. wsws.org The financier and exploiter and procurer of teenage girls was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019, a death which remains unexplained by prison officials and the federal Department of Justice.
(2023-05-02). Arcturus COVID mutation claims five lives in Britain. wsws.org Sir John Bell, an immunologist who was a member of the UK Covid Vaccine Taskforce and former government chief scientific adviser, warned last month that Britain is now no more prepared for a new novel pandemic than it was for COVID-19.
(2023-05-02). The ICFI's May Day 2023 online rally: A milestone in the building of a global, working class movement against war. wsws.org Together, the speakers set out a political programme capable of uniting the international working class and mobilising its immense social power in a struggle against the world's major corporations and governments.
(2023-05-02). New York City teachers union prepares contract betrayal. wsws.org The United Federation of Teachers in New York City is now conducting a campaign for a "fair contract" with the city, which will not only be unfair, but intolerable for its 115,000 members.
(2023-05-02). Netanyahu's far-right government presses ahead with judicial coup. wsws.org Israel's parliament, reconvening on Sunday after a one-month recess, is expected to pass legislation that will enable the government to control the appointments to the Supreme Court.
(2023-05-02). David North addresses historical context of Ukraine war at San Diego State University. wsws.org On April 25, the IYSSE at San Diego State University hosted a public lecture, "The war in Ukraine and how to stop it," presented by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North.
(2023-05-02). Opposition grows to CWU agreement with Royal Mail: "It's all about profit on the backs of postal workers" wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site is publishing further correspondence from postal workers in Britain exposing the sweatshop conditions being enforced by Royal Mail, with the full collaboration of the Communication Workers Union.
(2023-05-02). May Day rallies in France demand rescinding of Macron's pension cuts. wsws.org Millions of workers took to the streets in France on May Day to reject the illegitimate pension law formally adopted by President Emmanuel Macron and to express their opposition to his government.
(2023-05-02). Classified Australian defence review discussed US-led war with China over Taiwan. wsws.org The defence review, calling for the biggest Australian military build-up since World War II, is based on "war gaming" that has been hidden from the population.
(2023-05-02). The war in Ukraine and how to stop it: Meeting at Berlin's Humboldt University explains causes of war and socialist perspective. wsws.org It was the first meeting in Germany of an international series on the causes of the NATO proxy war in Ukraine held by the youth and student movement of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI).
(2023-05-02). Burnt by Charity Models, Club Q Shooting Victims Support Survivor-Led Mutual Aid. truthout.org Survivors of the Club Q tragedy say they are still waiting to receive money that was fundraised on their behalf, criticizing national LGBTQ organizations for using the shooting for their own financial gain. After a gunman attacked the gay club on November 19th, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, national LGBTQ organizations like GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign released statements in mourning… |
(2023-05-02). Nazis Carrying Banner That Says, "There Will Be Blood" Protest Ohio Drag Brunch. truthout.org On Saturday, a group of 20 neo-Nazis clad in red shirts and black masks targeted a drag brunch in Columbus, Ohio. The drag queen brunch held at Land-Grant Brewing Company was a fundraiser for the Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC), a drop-in community center for queer youth that provides community health, education and leadership programs. While the drag brunch took place inside the brewery… |
(2023-05-02). Saturday 4/29: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Ghost Town – The Hebron Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-02). How the War on Crypto Triggered a Banking Crisis. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-02). Military Situation In Donbass On May 2, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces struck at the railway station in Kramatorsk, where a wagon with Ukrainian ammunition was destroyed; | Russian forces destroyed the temporary deployment points of the 24th separate mechanized brigade and the special operations forces of the AFU in the area of Konstantinovka; | Russian forces took control of Kamyanka village near Avdiivka; | Russian forces took control of several buildings in the western parts of Mariinka; | Russian fo…
(2023-05-02). Ukraine Lost 15,000 Servicemen In April: Moscow Assesses Interim Results, Kiev Counts Missing. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 2, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, held the a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, assessing the interim results of the past month of the ongoing Special Military Operation in Ukraine. | According to the Russian military, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) lost up to 15 thousand servicemen in April alone. "Despite unprecedented military assistance from Western countries, the enemy is suffering significant losses," th…
(2023-05-02). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — May 2, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-05-02). ANNE HILLERMAN TALKS ABOUT HER NEW NOVEL-'THE WAY OF BEAR'. indybay.org Interview with Southwest mystery writer Anne Hillerman on her new novel-The Way Of The Bear (2023) a part of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series.
(2023-05-02). Saturday 4/29: Puttin' on the fritz: Faking housing failures to ensure NGO salaries. A walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-05-02). Comicomment: U.S. 'beacon of human rights' fails migrant children. ecns.cn
(2023-05-02). 2nd phase of Canton Fair secures over $4.5 billion export deals. ecns.cn Thursday marks the last day of the second phase of the 133rd Canton Fair. A total of 815,000 people have visited the fair while the export transaction volume exceeded 4.5 billion U.S. dollars, said a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Thursday.
(2023-05-02). China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly rejects U.S. law enforcement agencies over the indictment of Chinese police and has lodged stern representation and strong objection with the U.S. side through diplomatic and law enforcement channels, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
(2023-05-02). No one will ever surpass the U.S. in cyber theft: Chinese FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Speaking of cyber theft, I guess no one will ever surpass the U.S., Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-05-02). Limiting exports to China in the name of reducing dependency is not constructive: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial, and China is an important market for semi-conductors, said Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, at the daily news briefing.
(2023-05-02). Tibet enjoys social stability, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn China's Tibet Autonomous Region enjoys social stability, economic development, ethnic solidarity and religious harmony. People there lead a happy life and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.
(2023-05-02). Xi presides over meeting on economic work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to analyze current economic situation and economic work.
(2023-05-02). Book launch of The Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts: Studies and Translations book series. ecns.cn On April 27, the Research and Conservation Center for Unearthed Texts, Tsinghua University, together with Tsinghua University Press, and XuetangX held a book launch in celebration of the publication of the first volume in the book series, The Tsinghua University Warring States Bamboo Manuscripts: Studies and Translations "ÄäÊ∏ÖËèاßÂ≠∏ËóèÊà∞ÂúãÁ´πÁ∞°"ÄãÁ îÁ©∂ËàáËã&…
(2023-05-02). Rehearsal of Victory Day parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn Russia will hold military parades to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9.
(2023-05-02). Six facts you may not know about pandas. ecns.cn
(2023-05-02). Xiamen plans to ban pedestrians from using their mobile phones while crossing the road. ecns.cn In mid-April, the draft regulation on zebra crossing safety management in Xiamen Special Economic Zone was submitted to the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 16th Xiamen Municipal People's Congress in east China's Fujian Province.
(2023-05-02). Former UN official thumbs up for Zibo barbecue after tasting it. ecns.cn Erik Solheim, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, praised the trending Zibo barbecue after tasting it in Shandong Province, saying that it has a very distinct Chinese character.
(2023-05-02). China's high speed railway the most comfortable in the world, says former UN official. ecns.cn After taking China's high-speed rail, former UN Environment Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Erik Solheim indicated that there is no more wonderful way of traveling than going by Chinese high-speed rail, adding that it's the most comfortable train in the world.
(2023-05-02). Red pandas enjoy birthday party in Central China's Henan. ecns.cn Red pandas at Wangcheng Park in Luoyang, Henan Province, had a "birthday party" together on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-02). Wednesday 5/3: Your Tesla's Destroying the Earth: Silicon Vly Protest to Stop Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Fremont Park, corner of Santa Cruz Ave. and University Dr. in Menlo Park, across from Peet's Coffee. Walking distance from Menlo Park Caltrain.
(2023-05-02). FRSO Wisconsin hosts reportback on recent trip to Venezuela. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – More than 20 people filled a room at the Urban Ecology Center in the Silver City neighborhood on April 29 to hear a report from Freedom Road Socialist Organization member Omar Flores on his recent trip to Venezuela. Flores was one part of a FRSO delegation that was invited to participate in a special conference that coincided with the tenth anniversary of the death of Comandante Hugo Chavez, the former Venezuelan president and one of the primary figures behind the ongoing Bolivarian Revolution. | Flores spoke broadly about his time in Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela. The differences between…
(2023-05-02). New Orleanians march for May Day. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On a sunny afternoon, May 1, about 70 demonstrators took to the streets downtown for May Day. They marched from the statue of Benito Juárez at Basin and Conti Street to City Hall. The event commemorated International Workers Day, a celebration of workers' and immigrants' struggles for our freedom and dignity. | "No bans, no walls, legalization for all!" marchers chanted as they crossed Canal Street. | At the beginning and ends of the march, immigrants spoke out against discrimination and deportations. | "We are sick and tired of being political pawns for politicians. We are sick and tired of…
(2023-05-02). Tucsonans brave heat to protest 'Israel @75'. fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – On April 30, 30 Palestine solidarity activists stood in 100-degree heat outside the Jewish Community Center to protest a "celebration" of the Zionist apartheid state of Israel. This was the second demonstration outside an "Israel @75" celebration in the week. On Tuesday they protested at a University of Arizona-hosted a concert. | The rallies demanded: an end to U.S. aid to Israel, an end to illegal Israeli occupation, and liberation for Palestine. | Protesters stood at the four intersection corners outside the Jewish Community Center as a line of organizers held banners, Palestinian flags and signs…
(2023-05-02). First Republic the latest victim in US banking crisis. infobrics.org US Treasury disingenuously denies there is a banking calamity.
(2023-05-02). Trade Between China's Xiamen, BRICS Soars 57.3 pct in Q1. infobrics.org East China's coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian Province saw its foreign trade with BRICS countries jump 57.3 percent year on year to 24.77 billion yuan (about 3.6 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2023…
(2023-05-02). India, Russia Talk Free Trade Deal in Step-up of Relations. infobrics.org India and Russia are discussing a free trade agreement (FTA), the Russian trade minister said, an announcement that could deepen bilateral commercial ties that have flourished since war broke out in Ukraine…
(2023-05-02). Members Keen to Revitalize India-Brazil-SA Forum. infobrics.org The IBSA forum, which was established in the early 2000s as a means to strengthen cooperation among three key emerging economies, is seen to have become dormant in recent years…
(2023-05-02). Is US about to conduct nuclear false flag in Ukraine and blame Russia for it?>. infobrics.org The mainstream propaganda machine usually claims that the Kiev regime doesn't have the capacity to create dirty bombs. However, recent reports about "sensitive US nuclear technologies" in Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs) show such claims are patently false.
(2023-05-02). Protests Erupt Against U.S. Military Exercises and Expansion of U.S. Military Footprint in The Philippines. covertactionmagazine.com Filipinos Don't Want to Be Used as a "Footstool for American Power Projection and Provocation" Says Filipino Peace Activist This past month, more than 3,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers participated in a three-week live-fire military exercise called Balikatan, which included a drill to blow up a mock Chinese warship in the South China Sea. The …
(2023-05-02). 'No other choice': TV & film writers strike to fight Hollywood greed. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Unionized film and television writers are on strike Tuesday after a midnight deadline came The negotiating committee representing both the East and West C…
(2023-05-02). Daniel Ellsberg — A Profound Voice Against the Doomsday Machine. indybay.org
(2023-05-02). Saturday 4/29: Panel On The CIA AFL-CIO Murderous Attack On Mexico City Ford Assembly Worker In 1980. indybay.org Join us on Zoom with Spanish Text Narration | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-yvpzwtHtUuLoNGYKEWxySYgK5gLnOr…
(2023-05-02). Saturday 5/20: Drag for Democracy. indybay.org The Commonwealth Club of California | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2023-05-02). The GOP is holding the US economy hostage in the debt ceiling fight. therealnews.com 
The debt ceiling debate is back. On May 1, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the US government could
(2023-05-02). Workers Fight Back On May Day, International Workers' Day. popularresistance.org May 1 is celebrated around the world, and unofficially in the United States, as International Workers' Day. In honor of this, Clearing the FOG speaks with two workers who are fighting for their rights and dignity. SN 'Yeager,' a spokesperson for the Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550, speaks about the conditions that brought them to go on strike at the University of Michigan (now in its sixth week), the tremendous outpouring of support for their struggle and how the University is retaliating against them. Billy Randel of the Truckers Movement for Justice, which is holding a day-long protest at the Departm…
(2023-05-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…
(2023-05-02). The Ballad of Arthur Schwartz. indybay.org Arthur Schwartz is a Democratic Party operative in New York city and also the Pacifica counsel. Journalist Paul DeRienzo reports on the struggle over Pacifica and the role of Schwartz.
(2023-05-02). Winners and Losers in Sudan: Proxy Wars, Superpower Rivalries and the Changing World Order. mintpressnews.com Dr. Ramzy Baroud reveals how the conflict in Sudan betrays the reality of a changing world order amid the decline of American geopolitical power.
(2023-05-02). CIA May Be Regarded Around World as a Rogue Elephant, But Operatives Can Still Churn Out Books that Make Themselves Look Like Heroes. covertactionmagazine.com And the Washington foreign policy establishment still eats them up In 1975, Philip Agee published his book Inside the Company: CIA Diary. In the introduction, he wrote: "When I joined the CIA, I believed in the need for its existence. After twelve years with the agency I finally understood how much suffering it was causing, …
(2023-05-02). Esta tarde en la Mesa Redonda: Clausura del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba y el antimperialismo a 200 años de la Doctrina Monroe. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá hoy, a partir de las 6: 30 pm, un resumen de la sesión de clausura del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba y el antimperialismo a 200 años de la Doctrina Monroe, con la participación de más de 2000 delegados extranjeros, que asisten a las celebraciones cubanas por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores.
(2023-05-02). Abre sus puertas la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba 2023. cubadebate.cu La edición 41 de la Feria Internacional del Turismo de Cuba quedó oficialmente inaugurada este lunes en el parque histórico Morro —Cabañas de La Habana, con la presencia del primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2023-05-02). Lula anuncia alza del salario mínimo en Brasil en el Día de los Trabajadores. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmó el domingo el aumento del salario mínimo con motivo de la conmemoración del Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Lula da Silva indicó que a partir del 1 de mayo entrará en vigor un aumento del 2.8 por ciento…
(2023-05-02). Ya yo no aguanto más: cubana llegada hace un año vive en las calles de Miami junto a su esposo. cubadebate.cu Mercedes Dueñas llegó hace un año a Estados Unidos a través de la frontera. Según ella, ha aplicado a los programas ayudas de comida del Departamento de Niños y Familias y la respuesta siempre ha sido negativa. "Ya yo no aguanto más, se los juro que yo no aguanto más, durmiendo así en la calle, durmiendo en el puente, no tengo donde hacer mis necesidades, yo nunca pensé que iba a pasar este proceso", dijo la señora al Canal 41 de Miami.
(2023-05-02). Abogan Cuba y Rusia por profundizar las relaciones económicas bilaterales. cubadebate.cu Ricardo Cabrisas, vice primer ministro y ministro del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, y el asesor presidencial ruso Máxim Oreshkin intercambiaron, en La Habana, con el objetivo de profundizar las relaciones económicas bilaterales y concretar proyectos en sectores de interés mutuo.
(2023-05-02). Ciego de àÅvila: Bioeléctrica genera con estabilidad. cubadebate.cu Después de no pocos tropiezos, la generación de electricidad en la Bioeléctrica aledaña al central Ciro Redondo es portadora de buenas noticias: desde el 15 de marzo la planta funciona sin interrupciones, luego de la parada durante casi un mes a causa de una rotura (motivada por los disparos automáticos por frecuencia de principios de febrero).
(2023-05-02). Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba presenta Habana Fénix, un homenaje a la capital cubana y Eusebio Leal. cubadebate.cu El nuevo espectáculo de la compañía Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba titulado Habana Fénix saldrá a escena el próximo día 5 en el capitalino Teatro Martí, con la promesa de un renacer de la agrupación cual mitológica ave.
(2023-05-02). PSG sanciona a Messi: La pulga podría abandonar la selección en la próxima temporada. cubadebate.cu El club argumenta que la excursión era inconsulta y que no se había hecho efectiva la autorización. Mientras tanto, el futuro de Messi en el PSG se ve cada vez más incierto, ya que los medios de comunicación informan que Messi ya no estará en París la próxima temporada.
(2023-05-02). President Maduro Greets Workers at May Day March, Announces Salary Increase. orinocotribune.com Caracas, May 1, 2023 (
(2023-05-02). Al menos cinco personas mueren tras incendio en planta química en China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales informaron que otra víctima se encuentra desaparecida y una resultó herida.
(2023-05-02). Sindicatos franceses protestan contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Este 1 de mayo, Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, cerca de medio centenar de sindicalistas extranjeros acudieron a expresar su solidaridad al movimiento social francés.
(2023-05-02). Tren ruso se descarrila tras detonación de artefacto explosivo. telesurtv.net El incidente ocurrió en una vía férrea entre la ciudad de Briansk y la localidad de Unecha.
(2023-05-02). Comienza 41 de la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba. telesurtv.net El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero Cruz, declaró que Cuba presenta muchas bondades como naturaleza, cultura, tradiciones y patrimonio y seguridad.
(2023-05-02). Presidente de Venezuela anuncia incremento de ingreso mínimo vital. telesurtv.net El pago de estos bonos serán indexados mensualmente a la tasa oficial del dólar estadounidense publicado por el Banco Central de Venezuela (BCV).
(2023-05-02). Fiscal jefe búlgaro sale ileso de atentado explosivo. telesurtv.net El suceso ocurrió a las 11H45 (hora local) en la carretera entre Samokov y la aldea Kovachevtsi, en dirección a Sofía, la ciudad capital.
(2023-05-02). Uzbekistán aprueba en referéndum reforzar poder del presidente. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con los datos preliminares el 90,21 por ciento de los ciudadanos votaron a favor de las nuevas reformas.
(2023-05-02). Presidente Arce anuncia descubrimiento de pozo hidrocarburífero. telesurtv.net El mandatario apuntó que Bolivia cuenta con los recursos y el Gobierno nacional, junto a los trabajadores, harán posibles los sueños del pueblo.
(2023-05-02). Reportan al menos seis muertos tras choque masivo en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades detallaron en un documento que 30 personas fueron llevadas a los hospitales debido a las heridas sufridas.
(2023-05-02). Siria denuncia nuevo ataque de Israel contra Alepo. telesurtv.net Medios locales detallaron también que el ataque causó la interrupción de los servicios del Aeropuerto Internacional de Alepo.
(2023-05-02). Palestina condena asesinato de Khader Adnan en prisión israelí. telesurtv.net Khader Adnan, de 45 años, es el primer preso palestino que muere a causa de una huelga de hambre, según el Club del Prisionero Palestino.
(2023-05-02). Partes beligerantes en Sudán se acusan de violar nueva tregua. telesurtv.net El Ejército y las FAR anunciaron este domingo su aceptación de una tercera tregua de 72 horas, iniciada a partir de las 22H00 GMT del domingo.
(2023-05-02). Cinco libros para conocer al maestro brasileño Paulo Freire. telesurtv.net El pedagogo brasileño fue uno de los principales exponentes de la pedagogía crítica y dio a su labor magisterial un profundo sentido social.
(2023-05-02). Denuncian el asesinato de líder juvenil en Tolima, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz dijo que con este crimen suman 56 líderes sociales asesinados en el año 2023 y 1.465 desde la firma del acuerdo de paz en 2016.
(2023-05-02). Excandidatos opositores exigen recuento manual de votos en Paraguay. telesurtv.net En algunos puntos de la capital paraguaya se registró represión policial, con lanzamiento de gases lacrimógenos y balas de goma, además de cargas de caballería.
(2023-05-02). Accidente de autobús deja un muerto en Huelva, España. telesurtv.net Resultaron heridas 39 personas, de las que 38 eran mujeres y el conductor.
(2023-05-02). Trabajadores peruanos realizan movilización en defensa de sus derechos. telesurtv.net "Más del 75 por ciento de la población económicamente activa está en la informalidad" en Perú.
(2023-05-02). øQué hacer cuando una persona sufre una crisis de asma?>. telesurtv.net Los desencadenantes, como las alergias, el humo del tabaco, el ejercicio o incluso el aire frío, pueden provocar crisis asmáticas y hacer que los síntomas empeoren.
(2023-05-02). Presidente de Venezuela repudia decisión de EE.UU. sobre empresa Citgo. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que esta decisión del Gobierno de EE.UU. es una burla y una bofetada a la Conferencia Internacional convocada en Bogotá.
(2023-05-02). Países árabes piden salida de tropas extranjeras ilegales de Siria. telesurtv.net El canciller de Siria intercambió con su par de Jordania acerca de la seguridad fronteriza, el agua y los refugiados.
(2023-05-02). Guardias indígenas se movilizan en pro de la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net Del 27 al 29 de abril, más de 5.000 personas asistieron en El Pital, en el Cauca, a una minga en favor de la paz.
(2023-05-02). PMA reanuda labores en Sudán tras muerte de su personal. telesurtv.net El 16 de abril último el Programa Mundial de Alimentos informó que tres miembros de su personal en Sudán habían muerto.
(2023-05-02). Sindicatos exigen subida generalizada de salarios en España. telesurtv.net Más de 70 manifestaciones tuvieron lugar en España con el lema "Subir salarios, bajar precios, repartir beneficios".
(2023-05-02). Venezuela felicita al nuevo presidente paraguayo. telesurtv.net Peña agradeció al presidente Maduro y al pueblo venezolano, por el apoyo e interés de reforzar las relaciones entre ambas países.
(2023-05-02). Muere preso palestino tras prolongada huelga de hambre. telesurtv.net Adnan falleció de madrugada en el centro de detención Nitzan. El Servicio de Prisiones israelí indicó que el preso se había negado a recibir atención médica en ese centro.
(2023-05-02). Panamá decomisa más de 30 toneladas de droga en 2023. telesurtv.net En la actual administración de Laurentino Cortizo se han incautado hasta la fecha 429.7 toneladas de sustancias ilícitas.
(2023-05-02). Presidente cubano recibe "hermanos" de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El presidente recibió en el Palacio de la Revolución a los cerca de 300 amigos de Cuba provenientes de EE.UU. que apoyan la lucha de la Isla contra el bloqueo.
(2023-05-02). Organizaciones piden reivindicar derechos laborales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Han salido a las calles para alzar la voz en la solicitud de los derechos, ante la existencia de violación a los derechos laborales, despidos masivos injustificados.
(2023-05-02). Sindicatos demandan mejores condiciones laborales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La dirigente sindical Marcela Arellano entregó la presidencia del Frente Unitario de Trabajadores (FUT) a José Villavicencio.
(2023-05-02). Leonardo da Vinci: los cinco pilares de la sabiduría. telesurtv.net Ingeniero, escultor, pintor, filósofo, botánico, anatomista, urbanista e incluso músico, Leonardo da Vinci encarnó al hombre de nuevo tipo, fruto de las exigencias y caducidades de la Edad Media.
(2023-05-02). øCómo saber si un niño es víctima de bullying?>. telesurtv.net En este día, la Unesco llama a reforzar las iniciativas que aceleran la prevención y eliminación de la violencia y el acoso escolar.
(2023-05-02). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de otro firmante del acuerdo de paz. telesurtv.net La víctima de 32 años de edad, quien adelantaba su proceso de reincorporación, fue ultimada sobre las 05H00 hora local al este de la ciudad de Cali, Colombia.
(2023-05-02). Rusia revela eliminación de 15.000 soldados ucranianos en abril. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa ruso señaló que también fueron eliminados a las fuerzas ucranianas ocho aviones y 430 tanques.
(2023-05-02). Presidente iraní realizará histórica visita a Siria. telesurtv.net En el marco de la visita de dos días, el mandatario iraní sostendrá encuentros con su homólogo Bashar Al-Assad.
(2023-05-02). At universities, the reality of the financial casino is taboo. indybay.org When buying or selling, high-speed trading can bring profits a few milliseconds or microseconds ahead of other high-speed trading bidders. These speculative trades have nothing to do with the good functioning of the financial markets. On the contrary, prices can be manipulated. In any case, these betting transactions have no economic benefit whatsoever.
(2023-05-02). Temple University's successful grad student strike offers lessons for academic labor organizers. therealnews.com 
On Jan. 31 of this year, the Temple University Graduate Students' Association (TUGSA) launched the first strike in their 25-year history. The decision to strike came as a result of years of organizing that largely began in 2020, after Temple's decision to force in-person classes in the fall of 2020 led to a completely preventable
(2023-05-02). For the unity of the Russian and Ukrainian working class! wsws.org These greetings were delivered by two representatives of the Young Guard of Bolshevik Leninists (YGBL) from Ukraine and Russia to the International Online May Day Rally 2023.
(2023-05-02). Opposition from Rutgers academic workers grows against AFT-backed contract proposals. wsws.org The leaders of the three unions at Rutgers University want to impose the inadequate tentative agreements without giving workers time to study them.
(2023-05-02). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers occupied the Altos Hornos de México steel plant over unpaid wages while transit workers for the Imperial County Transportation Commission in El Centro, California walked off the job April 25.
(2023-05-02). Mississippi River flooding pushes infrastructure in Iowa to its limits. wsws.org Even after the river has crested, flood waters will remain high for several days continuing to create disruptions and dangerous conditions.
(2023-05-02). Washington D.C. Democratic Mayor proposes austerity while calling for an increase of police presence in schools. wsws.org Mayor Muriel Bowser is proposing to slash funding for education and public transportation as pandemic relief funds dry up.
(2023-05-02). Union orders striking Canadian government workers back on the job after reaching sellout agreement. wsws.org PSAC has abandoned workers' demands, agreed to real wage cuts and is trumpeting as victories side-deals on remote work and job security that mean workers will remain subject to the tyranny of "managerial rights."
(2023-05-02). Striking workers at AdvanSix continue their fight in face of union-management collusion. wsws.org Striking workers in Hopewell, Virginia must take contract negotiations out of the hands of the unions and form a rank-and-file committee…
(2023-05-02). Rail union bureaucrats in the US "demand" temporary pause to stock buybacks. wsws.org The rail union bureaucrats continue to refer to Biden and other Democratic Party politicians as "friends of labor," five months after the strike ban.
(2023-05-02). New job cuts hit New Zealand universities and polytechnics. wsws.org Amid the escalating international assault on tertiary education, hundreds of jobs are to be axed at New Zealand's Otago University and other institutions.
(2023-05-02). May Day 2023 and the struggle against war. wsws.org The following speech was delivered by WSWS writer Andre Damon to the 2023 International May Day Online Rally.
(2023-05-02). 37,000 New York City transit workers face fight against Democrats' austerity program when contract expires May 15. wsws.org After hypocritically hailing transit workers as "heroes" and "essential workers" during the worst days of the pandemic, Democrats are demanding sweeping cutbacks from them.
(2023-05-02). More than 330,000 Australian workers face "significant rental stress" wsws.org A government report released in April details a sharp decline in housing affordability and availability across the country, with low-income earners bearing the brunt of the crisis.
(2023-05-02). Government backing crucial for JPMorgan takeover of First Republic Bank. wsws.org The takeover is being presented as a "private sector" solution to try to avoid giving the impression that this is yet another government bailout, but large amounts of public money are involved.
(2023-05-02). Why the sell-out by Germany's public service union Verdi must be rejected. wsws.org The new contract for public sector workers means a further reduction in real wages, which had already been massively reduced during the pandemic.
(2023-05-02). Mass May Day demonstrations in Turkey ahead of national elections. wsws.org A feature of the demonstrations was the contradiction between the growing militancy of workers and youth, and the efforts of union officials and pseudo-left groups leading the marches to channel this into a dead end.
(2023-05-02). Cuba welcomes negotiations between Colombian government and ELN. plenglish.com Havana, May 2 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is honored to host the Third Cycle of the Peace Dialogue Table between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN), President Miguel Díaz-Canel said. The president reiterated on Twitter his country's commitment and willingness to contribute to the success of this dialogue with the common purpose of achieving peace for that sister nation.
(2023-05-02). Diaz-Canel: Cuba's alternative will never be to surrender. plenglish.com He warned about cultural colonization programs in a scenario of ideological battle where unity is important. | The President, who is also first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba praised what could be done in difficult moments such as the one imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. | He also ratified that on May 5 there will be parades and rallies to celebrate the International Workers' Day, which celebration had to be postponed due to bad weather conditions. | The meeting was attended by more than a thousand delegates from the five continents and about 200 national delegates.
(2023-05-02). Problems in the beginning of commercial operations of the Quito Metro. plenglish.com Quito, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The Quito Metro, the most modern transport system in Ecuador, began its commercial operations today with problems in the service due to the delay in the sale of tickets. After more than four months organizing test trips, this Tuesday tickets began to be issued at the ticket offices to use the trains that connect the north and south of the Ecuadorian capital through 15 stations, but for now only 10 are enabled.
(2023-05-02). It's OK to be Angry About Bernie Sanders. realprogressives.org Bernie gave up on the fight long before we did and his actions have made it clear he no longer fights for the same ideals.
(2023-05-02). Paiute Blocking Lithium Mine on Paiute Massacre Site in Nevada. indybay.org Fort McDermitt and Pyramid Lake Paiute are offering prayers, and blocking lithium mine construction by Lithium Americas of Canada, at the Paiute Massacre Site in northern Nevada. "They are digging right into the massacre site."
(2023-05-02). It's Good When Idols Get Knocked Off Pedestals: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
(2023-05-02). The Border Patrol's New App Will Make Border Crossings Even More Dangerous. progressive.org CBP One forces asylum-seekers to become sitting ducks for what the FBI has described as a "multi-billion dollar industry" of extortion, trafficking, and official corruption.
(2023-05-02). The Border Patrol's New App Will Make Border-Crossing Even More Dangerous. progressive.org CBP One forces asylum-seekers to become sitting ducks for what the FBI has described as a "multi-billion dollar industry" of extortion, trafficking, and official corruption.
(2023-05-02). Chinese electric vehicle brands expand to global markets. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Parties in unity government strong enough against alleged plans to seize power: Malaysia PM Anwar. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Three crew missing after blaze on ageing tanker off Malaysia. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). UN says Taliban envoy can meet Pakistan, China ministers next week. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Alan Joyce to step aside after 15 years as Qantas CEO. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). All eyes on Lyft's new CEO as Wall Street awaits turnaround plan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Analysis: JPMorgan's takeover of First Republic fuels M&A expectations. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Analysis:Companies wary as Twitter checkmark policy fuels imposter accounts. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Analysis:Japan's automakers have a made-in-China sales crisis. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Apple fights $2 billion London lawsuit for 'throttling' millions of iPhones. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). BOJ chief upbeat on Asia's economy, points to bank resilience. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). With Bluesky, Jack Dorsey has another go at Twitter-like service. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Cloud content storage platform Box adds AI features. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Cryptoverse: Digital coins lure inflation-weary Argentines and Turks. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Economic growth remains robust in ASEAN region: Indonesia finance minister. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Edtech Chegg slumps on revenue warning as ChatGPT threatens growth. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Environmental groups sue US over SpaceX launch license for Texas. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Explainer-Why First Republic Bank failed and what JPMorgan's deal means. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Food pushes Pakistan inflation to record 36.4% in April. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Global companies by market cap: Tesla fell most in April. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Google, Apple submit proposal to fight misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). IMF's Georgieva says more vulnerabilities in banking sector may be exposed. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Indonesia's April annual inflation eases to 4.33%, below forecast. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Italy wary of raising taxes on web firms, fearing US reaction. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). JAL expects 60% profit rise in further post-pandemic recovery. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Japan's Mitsui FY 2022/23 net profit up 24% on higher energy prices. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). JPMorgan wins government auction to buy seized First Republic Bank. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Lordstown shares plunge 48% as investor Foxconn alleges agreement breach. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Marketmind: RBA to pause again? channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Morgan Stanley to cut 3,000 jobs in second quarter: Source. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Nikola, Voltera partner to set up 50 hydrogen fueling stations in N. America. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). ON Semi jumps after results while Nvidia hits 13 month high. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Singapore bank DBS Q1 profit jumps 43% to new high, beats estimates. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). South Korea April inflation eases to 14-month low, matches expectations. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). South Korea finance minister: South Korea, Japan, China cooperation more important as world economy at inflection point. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Tesla raises prices in US, China, Japan and Canada. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). US judge declares mistrial in Apple-Masimo smartwatch trade secrets fight. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). White House to study employer tools that monitor workers. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Austria says talks underway on returning Parthenon marbles to Greece. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Ed Sheeran calls copycat claims 'insulting' in 'Thinking Out Loud' trial. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Hollywood writers strike over pay in streaming TV 'gig economy'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). King Charles' coronation is a great fit for London's Savile Row tailors. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Commentary: Deadly heatwaves threaten to reverse India's progress on poverty and inequality. channelnewsasia.com With many more people in India expected to be hit by even greater heat extremes in the future, finance, urban design and education are necessary to help people adapt, say these experts from University of Cambridge.
(2023-05-02). Commentary: A gruesome severed fingertip tells a painful story about corporate Japan. channelnewsasia.com A delivery driver in Japan pressed on with his rounds after severing his fingertip while on the job. Though the man's decision was shocking by any standards, it drew widespread recognition, says the Financial Times' Leo Lewis.
(2023-05-02). Commentary: Yoon celebrates US alliance in Washington visit – but jury's out if all in South Korea agree. channelnewsasia.com Securing defence commitments from the US was important for South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol, but time will tell if they address growing concerns among South Koreans about partnering with Washington, says Ted Gover of Claremont Graduate University.
(2023-05-02). Produksi daging di lab: Upaya Malaysia kurangi emisi gas rumah kaca dari peternakan. channelnewsasia.com Memperingati Hari Bumi, CNA mengulas fasilitas produksi daging budidaya pertama Malaysia di Penang dan apa dampaknya bagi perubahan iklim.
(2023-05-02). Sejauh mana mujarabnya: Para pakar menyingkap mitos disebalik khasiat air alkali. channelnewsasia.com Bolehkah air alkali meningkatkan penghidratan, memerangi refluks asid dan mencegah barah? CNA meninjau pandangan para pakar dalam menyingkap mitos air alkali.
(2023-05-02). Not easy to get English-speaking foreign workers for customer-facing roles, recruiters say. channelnewsasia.com Foreign workers who can speak English are sought after in many countries, where they can get a higher salary than what Singapore companies offer, employment agencies say.
(2023-05-02). Fresh pork back in stock in Singapore, ending temporary disruption over African swine fever discovery. channelnewsasia.com Fresh pork is available at local supermarkets and it will be distributed to wet markets from Wednesday (May 3), says Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon.
(2023-05-02). Sister of late taxi driver fails in court bid to get share of flat that went to his permanent resident wife. channelnewsasia.com The cabby's eldest sister, who filed the court application, claimed that the marriage was a sham and none of the family members knew about the overseas wedding.
(2023-05-02). Penguins complete move to Bird Paradise; new habitat features southern lights, deeper tanks. channelnewsasia.com Their new home, the Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove, is three times the size of the previous exhibit at Jurong Bird Park.
(2023-05-02). Warehouse supervisor jailed for taking almost S$698,000 in SK-II products to sell. channelnewsasia.com Foo You Ann had taken loans amounting to S$1 million after suffering losses in gambling and cryptocurrency.
(2023-05-02). Dyche says Calvert-Lewin can be key weapon in survival battle. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). IBA president Kremlev blasts 'black sheep' that formed breakaway world body. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). India replace Australia as test No. 1 ahead of WTC final. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Kohli, Gambhir docked full match fees over IPL altercation. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Rizwan unhappy with number five slot in Pakistan order. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Sabalenka ends Andreeva adventure to reach Madrid quarters. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). A day with the dinosaurs: An unusual SEA Games venue for Singapore's indoor hockey teams. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Zamalek withdraw from Egyptian Super Cup in protest at EFA decisions. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Met Gala: Rihanna, Jared Leto as Choupette, Kim Kardashian in pearls. channelnewsasia.com Karl Lagerfeld was the honouree at the A-list gala with many in the crowd of about 400 dressed in vintage looks from the fashion houses where he worked during a career of more than 60 years.
(2023-05-02). Celebrity beauty files: Naomi Yeo on becoming a Lululemon ambassador and how to look good when exercising. channelnewsasia.com "I grew up having to work through clogged pores and sensitive skin, hormonal and stress acne, so I do my best to keep my skin clean as much as possible."
(2023-05-02). COP28 chair urges tripling of renewables capacity by 2030. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Armenian, Azerbaijani foreign ministers hold talks in US over Karabakh dispute. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Biden tells Marcos Jr US commitment for defence of Philippines 'ironclad'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). 'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn of the tech's dangers. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Kuwait again dissolves reinstated parliament by decree. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Lawmaker says Canada government did not inform him of report of China's threats to family. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Trump accuser defends rape claim after judge rejects Trump's mistrial request. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). UK explores providing humanitarian support to Sudan after evacuations. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). US may risk debt default 'as early as Jun 1': Yellen. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-05-02). Iowa Trans Teen Receiving Award From Gov Shouts "Trans Rights Are Human Rights" truthout.org On Sunday, a transgender student in Iowa used an award ceremony as an opportunity to protest Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), who earlier this year signed two bills into law that attack trans kids across the state. Davenport West High School senior Clementine Springsteen, a transgender woman, was one of hundreds of students who received an Iowa Governor's Scholar Program honor this year. |
(2023-05-02). Bolivia discovers new hydrocarbon deposit, says president. plenglish.com La Paz, May 2 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce confirmed Monday in a speech the discovery in the department of Santa Cruz of a new hydrocarbon well as part of the natural resources of its industrialization policy.
(2023-05-02). Dominican Republic and China strengthen relations in five years. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic and China celebrate today five years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, with a strengthening of their economic and commercial exchanges.
(2023-05-02). Ecuador and China will sign significant trade agreement on May 10. plenglish.com Quito, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador and China will sign a trade agreement between the two countries on May 10, reported the Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries, Julio José Prado.