(2023-05-24). To combat "fake news," India's far-right government creates new body of state censors. wsws.org The Modi government is trying to eviscerate the citizenry's constitutionally protected democratic right to free expression on social media by creating a bureaucracy to suppress "fake, false or misleading" news, especially about its own actions.
(2023-05-23). Fact Checking Reuters On Palestine And The Attempt To Censor Palestinian Identity. thelastamericanvagabond.com A recent series of events in Palestine-Israel have gone underreported in Western corporate media, while the same big-tech that virtue signals about being opposed to bigotry takes racist steps to erase Palestinian identity. Reuters, one of the most trusted media sources on the planet did not fact-check its reporting on the murder of a Palestinian
(2023-05-24). Syrian Gunfire Target Israeli Drone Operating Over Golan Front. southfront.org 
St. Inigoes, Md. (June 27, 2005) — A "Skylark" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on display at the 2005 Naval UAV Air Demo held at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain. | On May 24, gunfire from Syria territory targeted a drone of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that was operating over the Golan Heights front. | In a statement, the IDF said that the drone was conducting "routine surveillance activity"
(2023-05-25). Norfolk Southern announces limited paid sick leave for railroad engineers. wsws.org The deal will give engineers five days of paid sick leave, far less than what train crews were demanding when their strike was banned by Congress last year.
(2023-05-24). Let Us Celebrate the People's Patriots and End the Ignominy of Monarchical-Patriotic Legends. dissidentvoice.org 
An assembly of some 6,000 Quebec patriots, the Assembly of the Six Counties, was held October 23-24, 1837 despite public assemblies being banned by the British colonial government. The Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) is calling for Victoria Day to be renamed Patriots' Day. The aim is to engage people in discussion on the peoples' …
(2023-05-24). The Fight To Free Julian Assange, with Kevin Gosztola. mintpressnews.com 
Uncover the truth behind Julian Assange's detainment and the US government's escalating attacks on WikiLeaks in this eye-opening interview with Kevin Gosztola, shedding light on the invaluable information exposed by WikiLeaks and the potential collapse of a secretive system.
(2023-05-25). Dual Use: New Aerosolized mRNA-Delivering Nanoparticles Can "Vaccinate" Or They Can Eliminate. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/24/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-25). WWP solution to debt crisis: Defund the Pentagon! workers.org 
Credit: Tony Murphy It's television news teaser material that on June 1, the U.S. government will run out of money to pay its debts — everything from wages for its vast global armies and civilian government workers, to Social Security checks and interest payments on Treasury bonds. According to President . . . |
(2023-05-25). ALU's Chris Smalls: 'Worker solidarity doesn't stop at the border'. workers.org 
Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls greets Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on May 1, 2023. By Chris Smalls On May Day, I joined a delegation of organizers on a trip to Cuba to show solidarity with the Cuban people and call out the injustice that is an economic . . . |
(2023-05-25). Haydée Santamaría, central figure in the Cuban Revolution. workers.org 
Haydee Santamaría In the early hours of July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro and nearly 150 Cuban rebels traveled to the Moncada garrison to capture the barracks and seize the many weapons stored there. They planned for this to be the beginning of the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the Cuban dictator, . . . |
(2023-05-25). Solidarity with Haiti on Haitian Flag Day. workers.org 
Students at Global Women's Center salute Haiti Flag Day, Philadelphia, May 18, 2023. San Francisco Haitian Flag Day, commemorated all over Haiti and internationally May 18, marks the day in 1803 when the then-enslaved Haitian people made a commitment to create the sovereign nation of Haiti, totally independent of France. . . . |
(2023-05-25). La Haine nuevamente en el punto de mira de la represión: nos acusan de enaltecimiento del terrorismo. workers.org 
Amnistía para todxs (lxs prisionerxs políticxs). Por invitado El colectivo editorial del periódico web lahaine.org publicó este llamado a lxs compas para defender el derecho de la expresión y la información. Una compañera de La Haine ha sido llamada a declarar este martes (23 de mayo) en la Audiencia Nacional . . . |
(2023-05-25). Workers Party imposes austerity in Brazil. wsws.org Lula has seen a 13 percent drop in his approval rating as his government deepens austerity policies designed to guarantee profits and foreign debt payments.
(2023-05-24). The Deplorable Work Conditions Behind Harrods' $7,000 'Ambootia Snow Mist' Darjeeling Tea. independentmediainstitute.org In 2015, after you were done gawking at the statue of Princess Di in the world's largest department store, Harrods in London, you could head on over to the world-famous food halls where you could buy, among other high-priced indulgences, a type of tea branded "Ambootia Snow Mist." At $7,864 per kilogram—enough to make about …
(2023-05-24). How The U.S. War on Taiwanese Semiconductors Might Benefit Japan. independentmediainstitute.org On May 15, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway reported in a Form 13F filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had completed the sale of its $4 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). This sale completed a process that began in February 2023, when Berkshire Hathaway announced that it sold 86 percent …
(2023-05-24). Capturing Carbon With Machines Is a Failure—So Why Are We Subsidizing It? independentmediainstitute.org Human activity—mostly the burning of fossil fuels—has raised Earth's atmospheric carbon content by 50 percent, from 280 parts per million (ppm) to 420 ppm. Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, we've released approximately 950 billion metric tons of carbon into the air. Every year, humans emit more than 40 billion metric tons of carbon …
(2023-05-24). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? Despite Poor Record, Greece's Ruling New Democracy Emerges as Single Largest Party in Elections Economic Sanctions Hurt the Poor, Sick, and Vulnerable, Shows Report Political Crisis in Ecuador Continues Following Dissolution of Parliament Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? [262 words] …
(2023-05-24). Venezuela: Gobierno intenta crear un falso PCV subordinado a su política neoliberal. peoplesworld.org 
Caracas, 22-05-2023 (Redacción TP).- El Gobierno de Nicolás Maduro propició el pasado domingo 21 de mayo un evento fraudulento para "construir un falso positivo" con el objetivo de "desconocer los procesos legítimos de toma de decisiones en el seno del Partido Comunista de Venezuela e intentar, a través de medidas administrativas o judiciales, colocarlo al …
(2023-05-24). Venezuelan Communists say government established fake communist party to 'hijack' their supporters. peoplesworld.org CARACAS—The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) has pointed the finger at the leadership of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) for an alleged attempt to "hijack" the organization. "The PSUV leadership wants to take away the PCV's legal status, to neutralize its role in the country's social struggles," Communist Party General Secretary àìscar …
(2023-05-24). Worker empowerment stalls in Venezuela as left unity fractures. peoplesworld.org 
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's president from 1999 until 2013, inspired and led a "Bolivarian Revolution" that sought independence from U.S. domination, regional integration, and so-called "socialism of the 21st century." The obstacles that lay before these goals have been many: capitalism in control of the national economy, unrelenting right-wing political opposition, U.S. intervention—and longstanding political divisions …
(2023-05-24). 'Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland': Troubling! peoplesworld.org 
On May 22, Public Broadcasting Service started streaming its new 5-part series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. The series is a brilliant, heart-wrenching, often violent account of the struggle for Irish independence through previously unheard personal testimonies and extensive archival footage of the events. The cumulative impact of this series sears the senses. …
(2023-05-24). NLRB sues colleges, says athletes are workers. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—The big business of college sports is back in federal court again. And this time it's over the right of the athletes to organize. That's because the National Labor Relations Board's top enforcement official, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Pac-12 conference, and several colleges to court in federal …
(2023-05-24). With all the debt limit talk, few eye Pentagon cuts. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In all the talk about cutting spending in return for raising the U.S. debt limit, there seems to be a sacred cow: The Pentagon. A survey of websites of groups normally expected to advocate for cutting military spending—including US Labor Against War and Racism, the United Electrical Workers, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union—discloses …
(2023-05-24). Sanders and Johnson: Trump and all his GOP opponents must be defeated. peoplesworld.org 
Within days of Joe Biden announcing he will run for re-election, Senator Bernie Sanders and newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson endorsed his candidacy. Sanders said: "The last thing this country needs is a Donald Trump or some other right-wing demagogue who is going to try to undermine American democracy or take away a woman's right …
(2023-05-24). Bolivia's president highlights deepening ties with China. plenglish.com La Paz, 24 May (Prensa Latina) President Luis Arce said at the 2nd World Trade and Investment Summit on Wednesday that relations between Bolivia and China have been continuously deepening for 38 years through cooperation and cultural exchange.
(2023-05-24). The community as a pillar of government communication in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The important role of the communities within the communication process and the function of the Cuban deputies as bridges for dialogue stood out today in this capital.
(2023-05-24). Cuba announced 34 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the closing report of May 23 at 12 midnight, 39 medical discharges were granted and the number of recoveries amounted to 1, 105,247. | Since the start of the pandemic, in March 2020, 1,113,960 citizens have been infected with the coronavirus. Now the number of people with Covid-19 in Cuba is 124. | The report detailed that there are no deaths from Covid-19 and the death toll remains at 8,530. On the other hand, 90.7 percent of the Cuban population have the full vaccination schedule, while 8, 732,160 people have booster doses.
(2023-05-24). Portugal supports full application of European Union-Cuba Agreement. plenglish.com Brussels, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Portuguese MEP Sandra Pereira today called for a full implementation of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Cuba, mechanism she considered the basis for a respectful and balanced relationship.
(2023-05-24). Cuban deputies continue preparation day. plenglish.com The parliamentarians, as part of the continuity of the preparation days organized by the Legislative, prior to the second extraordinary session of the tenth legislature tomorrow, addressed issues such as the link to the districts for which they were elected. | In this regard, the Secretary of Parliament Homero Acosta detailed the changes approved the day before by the Council of State on the subject, based on the concerns expressed by the citizens in the exchanges held with the candidates before this year's national elections. | The Council of State adopted yesterday an agreement on the methodology of the legisla…
(2023-05-24). President Obrador insists on attacking the causes of migration. plenglish.com Mexico City, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday stressed on the importance of solving the migratory exodus by attacking its causes and not just focusing on the effects.
(2023-05-24). Havana to host Russia-Cuba Friendship Race. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The 7th Friendship Race, in salute to the 78th anniversary of the victory over fascism and the end of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), will be held in Havana on May 27, its organizers announced today at a press conference.
(2023-05-24). UNESCO names 18 global geoparks, two in Brazil. plenglish.com Paris, May 24 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO's Executive Council on Wednesday agreed, after concluding its 216th session, to name 18 new global geoparks, including the Caàßapava and Quarta Colà¥nia geoparks in Brazil.
(2023-05-24). Díaz-Canel attends international hotel business fair. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Wednesday attended the 4th International Exhibition for Restaurants, Hotels, and Tourist Services, HostelCuba 2023, which gathers 100 exhibitors from 14 countries in this capital.
(2023-05-24). Cuba's FM stands out deep cultural roots with Africa. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday spoke about the deep cultural roots that unite this country with Africa, which are everlasting and consolidated.
(2023-05-24). Three years later, George Floyd's family members are still fighting for justice. therealnews.com 
(2023-05-24). East Palestine, 100 Days Later. therealnews.com 
It's been over 100 days since the catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying over 100,000 gallons of toxic materials occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb 3. Since then, residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area in Ohio and Pennsylvania have had their lives turned completely upside down. Entire families have been uprooted from their homes, with many having to live in hotels or wherever they can find shelter, unable to return home out of fear of exposure to chemicals that were spilled into the water and soil from the derailment and spewed into the air from Norfolk Southern's "
(2023-05-24). Anti-Asian violence underscores need for honest history, rejection of hate. splcenter.org
(2023-05-24). Experts: VDARE's Real Estate Deals May Cost Group Nonprofit Status. splcenter.org White nationalist hate group VDARE could lose its nonprofit status over real estate agreements surrounding a historic castle the group purchased in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, according to two nonprofit lawyers to whom Hatewatch described property records and court filings. Most of the documents came from a lawsuit VDARE brought against New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James' office, wherein the AG alleges VDARE "violated New York law."
(2023-05-24). Clown Prince Zelensky's Saudi And Japanese Slime Trail. strategic-culture.org The way forward for Japan, as well as Taiwan and Korea, is to emulate Saudi Arabia and to tiptoe away as gingerly as they can from their American lords and masters. |
(2023-05-24). Kissinger's Fairy Tales for Idiots. strategic-culture.org Kissinger's idea of bringing peace by having Ukraine join NATO is as crazy as the thought of putting out a fire with kerosene. | In October 2019, the online edition of Progressnews.ge published the article "The Dissolution of the Soviet Union was the Biggest Crime of the United States — Henry Kissinger is Disappointed with Capitalism", which quotes an alleged statement by Henry Kissinger, the 56th U.S. Secretary of State and 7th U.S. National Security Advisor, from which it could be concluded that the experienced politician, diplomat, political theorist, and geopolitical advisor, in the later years of his l…
(2023-05-24). Led by China and India: The Global South Is Trying to Fix the UN. strategic-culture.org Dr. Ramzy BAROUD | In anticipation of next month's United Nations Security Council "The reform of the Security Council should uphold fairness and justice, increase the representation and voice of developing countries, allowing more small and medium-sized countries to have more opportunities…
(2023-05-24). World Trade Summit In China, A "Unique" Opportunity – Arce. telesurenglish.net The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce Catacora, participated this Wednesday in the II World Trade and Investment Promotion Summit of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. | RELATED: | Arce participated in the summit held in Beijing with a virtual intervention and spoke of China's role on the world stage and bilateral cooperation on issues of industrialization of zinc and lithium, among others. | He stressed that the s…
(2023-05-24). Venezuelan Ambassador Delivers Credentials In Brazil. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's ambassador to Brazil, Manuel Vadell, delivered his credentials to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday, accrediting himself to the Brazilian government. | RELATED: | "Ambassador Manuel Vadell has delivered credentials to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accrediting himself before the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said via Twitter. | At the P…
(2023-05-24). Peru: Prosecutor's Office Summons President Over Protest Deaths. telesurenglish.net The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office summoned this Wednesday, President Dina Boluarte on May 31 to testify on the deaths registered during the protests against the Government and the Congress. | RELATED: | Local media reported that the proceeding, which is part of the investigation against the president for the alleged crime of genocide, has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, starting at 9: 00 local time. | Previously, the Judiciar…
(2023-05-24). Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll Tina Turner Dies At Age 83. telesurenglish.net A representative for singer Tina Turner said the renowned American-born rock vocalist died Wednesday at the age of 83 in Switzerland. | RELATED: | "Tina Turner, the 'queen of rock and roll,' passed away peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland," the spokesperson said. | "With her, the world loses a music legend and role model," her spokesman said. Turner, one of…
(2023-05-24). Guatemala: Observers Warn of Irregularities in Next Elections. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Guatemalan Electoral Observation Mission (MOE-GT), a consortium of civil society organizations, warned that the ongoing electoral process is losing legitimacy due to multiple irregularities and arbitrariness. | RELATED: | More specifically, the MOE-GT highlighted that last-minute legal actions taken against some candidates generate a critical situation, "which we have reached due to the irresponsib…
(2023-05-24). Texas Sues the Biden Administration Over New Asylum Rule. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the state of Texas filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration over a newly-introduced asylum rule allowing migrants to set up appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border via a phone app so as to seek asylum in the United States. | RELATED: | "The Biden Administration deliberately conceived of this phone app with the goal of illegally pre-approving more foreign aliens to enter the country…
(2023-05-24). Russia's Belgorod Suffers New Drone Attack. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Belgorod Governor Viacheslav Gladkov denounced a new drone attack against this Russian territory, which was already attacked by Ukrainian saboteurs earlier in the week. | RELATED: | "The night was restless. There were a large number of drone attacks. The anti-aircraft defense dealt with most of them," Gladkov said, adding that the attack caused no casualties but caused damage to cars, some houses and administrative buildin…
(2023-05-24). Over 1 Mln Are Internally Displaced in Somalia in Four Months. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said that severe drought, recurrent conflict and devastating floods have forced more than 1 million people in Somalia to flee their homes in just 130 days. | RELATED: | Conflict was among the main causes of displacement between Jan. 1 and May 10, while more than 408,000 people were displaced by floods sweeping across their villages a…
(2023-05-24). Horn of Africa to Experience Dry June-September Weather. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said that dry weather will be experienced in the Horn of Africa region from June to September, amid the risk of worsening an already precarious food security situation. | RELATED: | The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC), based in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, said Djibouti, Eritrea, central and northern Ethiopia, northern…
(2023-05-24). Early Voting Ends at Turkish Diplomatic Missions Abroad. telesurenglish.net Early voting at diplomatic missions has come to an end on Wednesday, four days before Türkiye's runoff presidential election. | RELATED: | While Türkiye's more than 60 million eligible domestic voters will be heading to the polls again on Sunday, its 3.4 million voters living abroad began casting their early votes at diplomatic missions in over 70 countries starting May 20. | On Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported that over 1.5 million people had alre…
(2023-05-24). Mexican Journalist Ramirez is Shot to Death in Puebla. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, 69-year-old journalist Marco Aurelio Ramirez was shot dead in the city of Tehuacan, in the state of Puebla. | RELATED: | At 1: 30 p.m. local time, several armed men shot at Ramirez as he was driving after leaving his home. As a result of this attack, his car crashed near the town of Agua Blanca. | "Ramirez was a journalist for almost 3 decades and worked in media such as Periodico Central. In 2018 he worked at t…
(2023-05-24). Colombia: Former President Alvaro Uribe to Face Criminal Trial. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Laura Barrera, the judge in charge of the 41st Criminal Court of Bogota, denied the closure of the case against former President Alvaro Uribe (2002-2010) for bribery of witnesses. | RELATED: | After listening to the arguments of his defense lawyers and the Prosecutor's Office, she decided there is evidence that Uribe participated in bribery and witness tampering. | The Prosecutor's Office will appeal the judge's decision because…
(2023-05-24). Venezuela Rejects Washington's Unfounded Accusations. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the administration of President Nicolas Maduro issued an official communiqué rejecting the United States questioning Venezuela's commitment to the fight against terrorism. | RELATED: | "The Government of the Boliviarian Republic of Venezuela once again rejects the questioning of Venezuela's commitment to the fight against terrorism, which year after year has been demonstrated by complying with all its nacional and…
(2023-05-24). Ecuador Defines the Calendar for Early Elections. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday night, Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) approved a US$80 million budget for early presidential and legislative elections to be held on August 20. | RELATED: | Of that amount, US$48.3 million will be used for both the legislative elections and the first round of the presidential elections. | In the event that none of the presidential candidates manage to reach 51 percent of the votes, the CNE…
(2023-05-24). 300 Unprotected Level Crossings to Be Secured in Sri Lanka. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bandula Gunawardena, Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport and Highways, said will secure its over railway network by fortifying over 300 unprotected level crossings situated along its 1,610 km rail tracks. | Related: | According to Gunawardena, in a session of the parliament, the modifications to secure the level crossings will be completed in two months. | Gunawardena also said that the total estimated cost…
(2023-05-24). Zimbabwe: Voters' Roll Inspection Before General Elections. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Utoile Silaigwana, ZEC's (Zimbabwe Electoral Commission) chief elections officer, said that the voters' roll inspection will be from May 27 to 31 before this year's general elections. | Related: | According to Silaigwana, a total of 11,289 inspection centers have been established throughout the nation's ten provinces. | "Those who registered on or before 28 April 2023, are encouraged to inspect the voters' roll at their ordinary poll…
(2023-05-24). Australia: +300 KG of Methamphetamine Seized in Sydney. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force released a joint statement indicating the confiscation of over 300 kg of methamphetamine in Sydney. | Related: | According to the statement, the methamphetamine could have been sold as more than 3 million individual street deals and reached an estimated street value of over 273 million Australian dollars (about 180 million U.S. dollars). | According to the authoritie…
(2023-05-24). Italy: Massive Emergency Aid Package Approved, Flood-Hit Region. telesurenglish.net The Council of Ministers in Italy passed a comprehensive emergency assistance package on Tuesday to provide support to those affected by the devastating flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region. | Related: | The package was authorized one week after an unprecedented rainfall event within the area, it has an estimated value in excess of 2 billion euros (around 2.2 billion U.S. dollar). | The Council of Ministers said it aims at providing "relief and…
(2023-05-24). UN: DR Congo Heavy Rain Death Toll Rises to 443. telesurenglish.net The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that the official death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 443 following sustained emergency response efforts to address the ongoing heavy rainfall. | Related: | According to the OCHA, numerous individuals are wounded, while several others remain unaccounted for due to the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in early May. Rescue and…
(2023-05-24). Students create hands-on activities to engage the public. imperial.ac.uk Students on the Public Engagement Horizons module created activities exploring the health impacts of pollutants inside our homes.
(2023-05-24). Engagement Academy builds staff leadership and engagement skills. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Engagement Academy, open to all staff, sees it's fifth cohort successfully complete the programme.
(2023-05-24). Imperial staff recognised for health and safety excellence. imperial.ac.uk Provost Ian Walmsley hosted the 2023 health and safety awards last week.
(2023-05-24). Podcast: Celebrity visitor special. imperial.ac.uk In this edition: We revisit interviews with some celebrity guests: singer Ana Matronic, Queen's Brian May, and astrophysicist and author Katie Mack.
(2023-05-24). The Roots of Modern Eco-Terrorism: From MK Ultra and the Unabomber to Maurice Strong and Yuval Harari. thelastamericanvagabond.com Strange things are happening. Every few days, it has become customary to hear stories of trains carrying toxic waste derailing in rural food producing regions of the USA, or food processing plants going up in flames. Meanwhile propaganda justifying the confiscation of property in the name of the greater good advances within the U.S. Environmental
(2023-05-24). Japanese prime minister to join Zelensky at NATO summit in nation bordering Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMay 24, 2023 Japan PM Kishida mulls attending NATO summit in July: gov't sources Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making arrangements to attend a NATO summit scheduled for July, government sources said Wednesday, as the Asian country has deepened ties with the trans-Atlantic alliance amid global security concerns. On the sidelines of the …
(2023-05-24). New aircraft carrier, with four anti-missile warships, is first U.S. carrier to visit Norway in 65 years. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetMay 24, 2023 First U.S. Aircraft Carrier to Visit Norway in 65 Years U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrived in Oslo, Norway, for a scheduled port visit, May 24.This port visit is the capital ship's first stop while deployed to the U.S. …
(2023-05-24). NATO military official visits Taiwan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The China ProjectMay 24, 2023 NATO official visits Taiwan as patchwork approach to countering Beijing emerges NATO Defense College confirmed a previously unreported meeting in Taiwan in March. It's just one of an array of regional and global moves aimed at restraining China's future military options. In late March, as global media focused on how …
(2023-05-24). Wildfires threaten Indigenous First Nations lands. workers.org 
This month, wildfires continue to devastate Indigenous First Nations lands in the western part of so-called Canada. At least 91 fires have broken out, 25 of which authorities have admitted are out of control as of May 20. Over 964,000 acres of land have burned thus far. Wildfire burning on . . . |
(2023-05-24). U.S. banking system 'extraordinarily' sound — really? workers.org 
Jamie Dimon is Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank with over $3.7 trillion in global assets and the world's largest bank by market capitalization, i.e., stock value. Dimon made headlines May 1, with a pronouncement: "The American banking system is extraordinarily sound." A 1911 cartoon depicts . . . |
(2023-05-24). Editorial/Fuerzas de clase detras del asesinato de Jordan Neely. workers.org 
Debido a la lucha de masas, Daniel Penny, blanco y ex marine, cuyo estrangulamiento de 15 minutos de duración provocó la muerte de Jordan Neely, un afroamericano de 30 años sin hogar y con un enfermo mental, fue acusado de homicidio involuntario en segundo grado. Si es declarado culpable, y . . . |
(2023-05-24). Navalny: Imperialism's right-winger in Moscow. wsws.org The documentary's only contribution, no doubt unintentional on the part of its producers, is to reveal Navalny as a well-to-do crude dimwit; a right-wing man with neither ideas nor principles but eager to do business with anyone.
(2023-05-24). Chinese health authorities warn of a new surge in COVID-19 infections with the XBB subvariant. wsws.org Chinese health authorities warn of another wave of COVID-19 Infections to peak at the end of June with more than 65 million weekly infections.
(2023-05-24). Spain's pseudo-left Revolutionary Left promotes Mélenchon in France, Podemos government at home. wsws.org Revolutionary Left aims to strengthen the authority of these parties in order to block a movement on their left against the capitalist state in France and Spain.
(2023-05-24). Turkish elections: Erdoƒüan, Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu both call to deport refugees, for "law and order" wsws.org Both candidates in the run-off are united in deporting millions of refugees and consolidating a "law and order" regime in the name of "fight against terrorism."
(2023-05-24). Introduction to new pamphlet from Mehring Books: Marxism vs. Critical Race Theory. wsws.org The pamphlet, which presents a criticism of critical race theory and identity politics from the left, is now available from Mehring Books.
(2023-05-24). CWU "postpones" vote on Royal Mail deal to head-off rejection: Demand strike action and remove Ward and Furey! wsws.org It is time to put an end to this grotesque farce! It is no longer necessary for a ballot to be held on a deal that should never have been agreed in the first place. The CWU has all but openly admitted it would have been rejected.
(2023-05-24). Amazon workers hold strike votes at UK Midlands warehouses, GMB union seeks recognition. wsws.org Strikes at Amazon warehouses show the determination of this critical group of workers to improve their conditions. But this requires a programme based on internationalism, class struggle, and the primacy of workers' needs over Amazon's profits.
(2023-05-24). A message of solidarity to Royal Mail workers from a Belgian postal worker. wsws.org "You have strikes in Britain, Germany, France and Holland, it's everywhere today. It is like a little bit of a spark because COVID really showed the importance of essential workers and their value."
(2023-05-24). Postal workers slam Communication Workers Union agreement with Royal Mail: "It's a surrender deal to appease the company." wsws.org Postal workers explain that the earlier revisions have not been overturned and they are facing further demands without any opposition from the CWU or through its direct collusion.
(2023-05-24). Right-winger wins Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary on law and order platform, pseudo-left candidate comes in third. wsws.org Cherelle Parker won the nomination on a pro-police platform and pseudo-left Helen Gym came in third, under conditions of worsening social conditions in Philadelphia.
(2023-05-24). "It's time we stand up together and fight for what we need": Statements of support pour in for striking Clarios workers. wsws.org The courageous stand by the 525 striking Clarios workers has won widespread support from workers across the US and internationally.
(2023-05-24). Australia: Union faces opposition at Macquarie University staff meeting. wsws.org NTEU officials anxiously prevented debate on a Committee for Public Education motion calling for the formation of a rank-and-file committee to take forward the fight at Macquarie and a broader struggle.
(2023-05-24). Neo-Nazi facing multiple charges after ramming security barrier outside White House with U-Haul truck. wsws.org The driver, 19-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula of Chesterfield, Missouri, reportedly expressed his affinity for the Nazis and Hitler in an interview with the Secret Service following the attack.
(2023-05-24). Australian parliamentary inquiry into Long COVID downplays crisis. wsws.org Despite receiving 566 submissions, many from Long COVID sufferers and concerned scientists and doctors, the report minimalised the impact of this "mass disabling event."
(2023-05-24). Outrage continues over police tasering of 95-year-old woman in Australian nursing home. wsws.org What happened to Clare Nowland speaks volumes about two critical issues—the rising levels of police violence and the appalling conditions in chronically-underfunded aged care homes.
(2023-05-24). With Nova Scotia government support, Halifax education authority uses strikebreakers against support workers. wsws.org While the strikers confront a hostile government and employer, their struggle for wage increases and improved working conditions has resonated powerfully throughout the working class.
(2023-05-24). Oakland, California teachers union pushes through sellout contract. wsws.org The union had called off a strike without a vote last week, with only nine days left in the school year as a method of pressuring teachers to accept the sellout contract.
(2023-05-24). Syriza's rout in the Greek general election. wsws.org The role of Syriza in Greece is a strategic experience for the international working class, demonstrating the bankruptcy of claims made by pseudo-left tendencies around the world that meaningful change can be made by voting their pro-capitalist parties into government.
(2023-05-24). Michigan hospital merger threatens jobs and patient services. wsws.org UM Health, run by the University of Michigan regents, took over Lansing-based Sparrow Health last month.
(2023-05-24). Lower Colorado River basin states reach agreement to conserve minimal water, avoid federal cuts. wsws.org While the deal has been praised as a breakthrough after months of failed negotiations, the one million acre-feet of water saved each year is far below the nearly four million the Bureau of Reclamation says will be necessary to balance demand and supply in the basin.
(2023-05-24). Moving exhibition depicting devastation of Hollywood blacklist opens as television and film strike continues. wsws.org On loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare focuses on 1947, the year that eight writers, one producer and a director were hauled before the House Committee on Unamerican Activities (HUAC).
(2023-05-24). Expanded Intro: Capitalism, Commodity Production and Imperialism. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we expand on two previous episodes, one on capitalist exploitation, and the other on imperialism. In this episode, we talk about commodity production under capitalism, and especially, the shift from production for the use and needs of society to the production, for the sake of exchange and profit from exchange solely for the owning class. We also talk about imperialism, what its characteristics are, and what we need to do to avoid simplistic analysis, both of its history and current existence.
(2023-05-24). An introduction to Imperialism. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, similarly to other reason, short introductory episodes, we go over the topic of imperialism in nine minutes. Of course, this doesn't come close to covering every aspect or the historical development of the phenomenon known as Capitalism imperialism, however, it does bring us into a bit better have an understanding that the majority of us have from our high school education or from the phony and hypocritical western media sources…
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Iraq On May 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 23, three YBS members were killed by Turkish drone attack in the Snuni area north of Sanjar; | On May 16, three PKK members were killed by Turkish drone attack in Khana Sor; | The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units will form the second brigade consisting of 2000 fighters in the town Sinjar. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
(2023-05-24). In Video: Civilians From Bakhmut Tell Their Stories. southfront.org
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kamyanske; | Up to 125 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer were destroyed by Russian artillery in southern Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 25 Ukrainian servicemen, 7 motor vehicles, 1 Msta-B howitzer in Kherson region, according to the Russia…
(2023-05-24). Prigozhin and War Theater. southfront.org 
(2023-05-24). Kiev Leaves No Hope To Attack Russian Flanks. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-24). US Mulls Complete Withdrawal From New START. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Syria On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-24). In Video: Unmanned Boats Targeted Russian Ship In Black Sea. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the morning of May 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempted to attack Russian reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs of the Black Sea Fleet. The ship was ensuring the safety of the Turkish Stream and Blue Stream gas pipelines in the economic zone of Turkey. | Three unmanned boats targeted the ship at about 5.30 am local time. The incident took place 140 kilometers northeast of the Bosphorus. | As a result of response fire, the attack failed. All Ukrainian boats were destroyed by fire from the st…
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Donbass On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | The Russian Army destroyed an ANT/PQ-36 counter-battery system near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Verkhnekamenskoye; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 3 command posts, 4 concentrations of weapons and military equipment, 1 ammo depot, 2 artillery units in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Rus…
(2023-05-24). Zelensky Humiliatingly Withdraws From Meeting With Lula In Japan. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky responded with irony to a journalist's question about why he did not meet with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their respective visits as guests to the G7 Summit in Japan. However, given that Zelensky responded defensively, it is clear he, and not Lula, is disappointed in the meeting not occurring. | On May 19, the Ukrainian president's team…
(2023-05-24). Polish Military Prepares To Support Coup D'Etat In Belarus. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Poland is preparing for a military coup in Belarus and the Polish military is ready to support it. This claim was made by the former Deputy Minister of National Defense of the Republic General Waldemar Skshipchak; but Warsaw has not denied it so far. | Poland is reportedly preparing to support the military operation against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko."We are preparing for an uprising in Belarus, because it will happen," Skshipchak said. | According to Skship…
(2023-05-24). Kiev Used US-Supplied Vehicles To Invade Russia. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant. | The US claims that the weapons sent to Ukraine are only used within the borders of the conflict zone, but it is increasingly clear that this equipment is being used by Ukrainian forces to carry out terrorist attacks in the undisputed Russian territory. Photos and videos shared on the internet show that US armored vehicles were used by pro-Kiev forces to…
(2023-05-24). In Maps: Battle For Bakhmut From February To May 2023. southfront.org
(2023-05-24). Neo-Nazism and the War in Ukraine: Interview with Michel Chossudovsky. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imag | Written by The West's support of Neo-Nazism in Ukraine should come as no surpri…
(2023-05-24). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Takes Out Two Ukrainian S-300 Launchers in Kherson (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has targeted yet another Soviet-made S-300PS long-range air defense system of Kiev forces in the Kherson region. | Videos that surfaced online on May 23 show Lancet loitering munitions targeting two 5P85S transporter erector launchers (TELs) of the system. The vehicles re…
(2023-05-24). NGO's urge Colombia to sink investor protection treaties. colombiareports.com Multinational NGO's are visiting Colombia to urge the country's leaders to abandon controversial treaties that seek to protect foreign investment. Over the past decades, Colombia's previous governments signed multiple investor…
(2023-05-24). Western Media Distorts Conflict in Sudan, Underplaying U.S. Interests that have Driven its Past Interference in the Country. covertactionmagazine.com "'All-out war' suddenly broke out in Sudan, U.S. traveler says," read the title of an NBC news report published on April 18. Eight days later, The New York Times published an article headlined, "'War Has Just Erupted': Reporting on the Conflict in Sudan." Centered around interviewing the Times's chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, the piece …
(2023-05-24). Brasil, la Amazonia y cómo se expande Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Para octubre próximo unos 300 militares estadounidenses ingresarían otra vez a la estratégica Amazonia. Mientras Bolsonaro pactó maniobras conjuntas de ambos ejércitos hasta 2028, Lula fluctúa entre la confrontación geopolítica y las relaciones de colaboración. | Brasil ha sido siempre el…
(2023-05-24). Elecciones en una Argentina en crisis económica y social, deshojando la margarita. globalizacion.ca El neoliberal Mauricio Macri y la progresista Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, principales protagonistas de estos últimos 20 años de gobierno, anunciaron que no serán candidatos presidenciales. En la famosa "grieta", que los separaba, encontraron la forma de echarse mutuamente las…
(2023-05-24). Sam Altman's OpenAI: Artificial Intelligence, The Bilderberg Group, and Worldcoin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Ghana's Economic Policies Within the Geopolitical Context and the Corona Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). People's Brains and Bodies Are Not Protected Against Attacks by Electromagnetic Waves and Neurotechnologies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Biden Okays F-16s for Ukraine, US Weapons to Attack Crimea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Bombshell Video: The "COVID Pandemic" Was the Result of Extensive Media Propaganda: "Nobody Is Safe, BE AFRAID!" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Pentagon Keeping America Safe… Blowing Up Syrian Sheepherder, Father of Ten. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). "Severe Post COVID-19 Vaccine Syndrome": Diagnosis Only Available in UK and Europe (Not in Canada or USA). globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Neo-Nazi Militia Used US Armored Vehicles in Attack on Russia's Belgorod Region. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). 'Palestine must be obliterated,' Says Deleted Times of Israel Column. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Send for Agent BoJo! Boris Johnson Dispatched to Texas to Shore Up Republican Support for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Thanks to Sanctions, the US Is Losing Its Grip on the Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Is This Why Pediatricians Push Vaccines? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). F-16s for Kiev Regime Will Only Prolong Ukrainian People's Suffering. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-05-24). Artificial Intelligence: The Release of the Upcoming Open AI Model, GPT-5. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Labor Rushes Through a Bill to Exempt AUKUS Nuclear Submarines from Environmental Protections. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-05-24). Video: mRNA Vaccine: New Phenomenon of Virulent Cancers. Dr. William Makis, David Knight Show. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Israel Pushes Law Banning Palestinian Flag. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Visits of Justice: Stella Assange's Plea to Australia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Selected Articles: Don't Let Them Rewrite History: Ventilators Killed People… and It Was No Accident. globalresearch.ca 
By A new study from Northwestern University has concluded that the majority of "Covid19" patients put on ventilators were actually killed …
(2023-05-24). "There Is No Safe Place in Gaza": Palestinians Speak Out During Israeli Assault. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). New report: $1.1 trillion — or 62% — of the federal discretionary budget was spent on militarism and war last year. ips-dc.org "When we invest so heavily in militarism at home and abroad, we deprive our own communities and people of solutions to problems that pose immediate security threats."
(2023-05-24). REPORT: The Warfare State: How Funding for Militarism Compromises Our Welfare. ips-dc.org 
Nearly two-thirds of the federal discretionary budget goes to militarized federal programs, leaving just over a third for our communities — a sliver some lawmakers want to cut even further.
(2023-05-24). Antifascists Shut Down Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys Throwing Up Hitler Salutes in Sacramento. itsgoingdown.org 
Clashes broke out inside the Sacramento City Council chambers on May 23rd, as angry community members chanted, held banners, and shut down a small group of neo-Nazis who threw up Hitler salutes and attempted to address the council. The group of white supremacists was led by Ryan Messano of the bay area, who made headlines…
(2023-05-24). Zine Release: Creeker Vol 4. itsgoingdown.org Announcing the third installment of Creeker, an anti-authoritarian zine documenting the Ada'itsx/Fairy Creek blockade in so-called British Columbia. For more information, see Creeker Zine. Creeker Vol 4 has been released! In the summer of 2021 on Vancouver Island, thousands of people moved through a de-facto autonomous zone spanning multiple watersheds. An entire constellation of struggle…
(2023-05-24). US Says It's Investigating Reports of US Equipment Used in Belgorod Raid. news.antiwar.com Biden administration officials have said that the US is looking into reports of US military equipment being used in a cross-border raid that was launched from Ukraine into Russia's Belgorod region. Both Russia and the militias that launched the attack said US armored vehicles were used in the raid. But the Biden administration is claiming …
(2023-05-24). US Officials Say Ukraine Was Behind Drone Attack on Kremlin. news.antiwar.com US officials have told The New York Times that they believe the drone attack on the Kremlin that took place earlier this month was likely carried out by one of Ukraine's special military or intelligence units. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they did not know which Ukrainian unit carried out …
(2023-05-24). Ukrainian Intelligence Says It's Trying to Kill Putin. news.antiwar.com The Ukrainian intelligence service says it's attempting to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin. A high-ranking official admitted to actively plotting the Russian leader's assassination after a recent drone attack on the Kremlin. "Putin is noticing that we are getting closer and closer to him," Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, told Welt in an interview. …
(2023-05-24). Russia-China Ties at 'Unprecedented High' Due to Western Pressure. news.antiwar.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Wednesday that cooperation between Russia and China has reached an "unprecedented high" due to pressure both nations are facing from the West. "Today, relations between Russia and China are at an unprecedented high level," Mishustin said in talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. "They are characterized by …
(2023-05-24). Russia Says Warship Attacked By Ukrainian Sea Drones Near Bosphorus Strait. news.antiwar.com Moscow said Wednesday that a Russian warship protecting pipelines in the Black Sea was attacked by unmanned Ukrainian speedboats near the Bosphorus Strait, far from Russian and Ukrainian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry said the naval ship Ivan Khurs repelled the attack by three unmanned watercraft in an incident that took place about 87 miles …
(2023-05-24). CENTCOM Lied About Drone Strike in Northwest Syria That Killed a Civilian. news.antiwar.com US Central Command claimed they killed a senior al-Qaeda leader in a May 3 drone strike when announcing it on Twitter even though they had no confirmation of who died, CNN reported Tuesday. The victim of the drone strike turned out to be 56-year-old Lotfi Hassan Misto, a father of 10 who was killed while …
(2023-05-24). Boris Johnson Sent to Texas to Lobby Republicans to Keep Arming Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with a group of Republicans in Texas on Monday to urge them to continue supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, POLITICO reported. The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a pro-Ukrainian think tank based in Washington, decided to enlist Johnson to push Republicans to support Ukraine as more …
(2023-05-24). Health reform bill in Colombia advances with approval in House Commission. peoplesdispatch.org The health reform bill seeks to transform the current system in Colombia. Amongst other things it calls for creating healthcare access points in each neighborhood and town of the country to ensure access to all citizens…
(2023-05-24). Boluarte isolates herself even further and declares López Obrador persona non grata. peoplesdispatch.org This Monday, May 22, the Peruvian Congress declared the president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, persona non grata. AMLO is the second head of state to be repudiated by the Peruvian legislature, with Colombian president Gustavo Petro having The public statements made by both presidents regarding the political and social situation in Peru is the major factor in provoking the designations. In February, the Colombian president had remarked that th…
(2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis? peoplesdispatch.org Political groups and parties elected to the parliament in the last elections were first unable to cobble up a majority, and after Michel Aoun's term ended in October, no cabinet could be formed without a president. However, over the past few months, the candidature of Suleiman Frangieh for president has gained traction…
(2023-05-24). Israeli authorities are trying to kill Walid Daqqa inside prison, claim Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Walid Daqqa has been inside an Israeli prison since 1986. The 61-year-old needs intensive medical care after being diagnosed with bone marrow cancer last year and suffering a blood clot-induced stroke this year in February…
(2023-05-24). Cyclone Mocha adds to the problems of Myanmar's Rohingyas, kills 145 in its wake. peoplesdispatch.org 
A total of 21 townships—17 in Rakhine State and four in Chin State—have been declared as disaster (cyclone)-affected areas by the authorities…
(2023-05-24). People's Health Tribunal finds Shell and Total Energy guilty of harming African communities. peoplesdispatch.org Environmental, health, and human rights activists deplored the actions of extractive corporations in Africa, who exploit natural resources and sow poverty and disease, during a People's Health Tribunal…
(2023-05-24). Colombian government partially suspends ceasefire with armed dissident group. peoplesdispatch.org The Petro government suspended the bilateral ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), a dissident group of the FARC-EP guerilla group, in four departments after the murder of four minors by the group…
(2023-05-24). The Ecuador of Guillermo Lasso. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday morning, May 17, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso The dissolution of parliament took place a day after the body began an impeachment hearing against Lass…
(2023-05-24). Social Security Needs Our Help Now. progressive.org The Social Security Administration, the federal agency serving the largest number of Americans, is facing its worst crisis in decades, due to underfunding and under-staffing.
(2023-05-24). From the Archives: Forty Months of Failure. progressive.org As Henry Kissinger nears 100, our October 1972 story reports from an off-the-record meeting in which he and President Nixon 'were certain they could end the war in Vietnam in six months.'
(2023-05-24). 10 Years After Snowden: Some Things Are Better, Some We're Still Fighting For. progressivehub.net MATTHEW GUARIGLIA, CINDY COHN, AND ANDREW CROCKER | ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION…
(2023-05-24). Dark Money's Behind The Debt Ceiling Plan To Punish The Poor. progressivehub.net JULIA ROCK AND ANDREW PEREZ | THE LEVER…
(2023-05-24). Arms Manufacturers Are Price Gouging Amid Ukraine War. progressivehub.net CHLOE MAYER | NEWSWEEK…
(2023-05-24). Native Communities Exploited By Coal Extraction Want Restitution. progressivehub.net RAY LEVY UYEDA | PRISM…
(2023-05-24). Resident Physicians At Elmhurst Hospital Begin Five-Day Strike. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Labor's Uptick Isn't Just Hype. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). The Inflation Reality And The Attack On Wages. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Community Radio And Social Power. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis. peoplesdispatch.org The Jeddah declaration adopted at the end of the recently concluded 32nd summit of the League of Arab States urged "all Lebanese parties to dialogue in order to elect a president of the republic who fulfills the aspirations of the Lebanese people" and who can assure regular functioning of the constitutional institutions along with policies …
(2023-05-24). Ukraine's ambassador to the US confronted at a Visa-sponsored event in Washington, D.C. today. youtube.com 
"Your Interior Ministry maintains a kill list of journalists and my partner here, Anya Parampil, is on it!" Max Blumenthal and Parampil confront Ukraine's ambassador to the US at a Visa-sponsored event in Washington, D.C., today. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-05-24). Protest Song Of The Week: 'La Banda Más Chingón en Wyoming' By No-No Boy Featuring Mariachi Los Broncos. shadowproof.com Originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music No-No Boy is a multimedia project formed by Julian Saporiti & Erin Aoyama while pursuing their doctorates at Brown University. The project employs music as an educational tool to teach historical lessons about the Asian American experience, something they both share in their heritage. Saporiti's family were …
(2023-05-24). The Heat: G7 Communique on China. america.cgtn.com 
China pushes back against harsh rhetoric from G7 nations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it lodged a strong protest to G7 summit host Japan and other relevant parties after the group pointed fingers at China on a number of topics. The ministry …
(2023-05-24). Scapegoating Dr. Hassan Diab in France and Canada: The Varieties of Moral Experience. socialistproject.ca 
The fate of Dr. Hassan Diab is being determined by an absence of morality as in scapegoating, and by an absolutist moral stance that law is engraved in stone and that the State's duty is limited to examining compliance with the law.
(2023-05-24). Tuesday 6/13: How the Supreme Court is Dividing America. indybay.org Online event – FREE…
(2023-05-24). Thursday 6/15: In The Evening By The Moonlight. indybay.org Young Performers Theatre | 2 Marina Boulevard | San Francisco, CA 94123…
(2023-05-24). California Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Thursday Over Monterey Oil, Gas Drilling Restrictions. indybay.org Residents to Rally at Local Courthouse in Support of Measure Z…
(2023-05-24). Thursday 5/25: Stand Up Against Ron DeSantis Deflection & Deception – We Demand Truth and Justice w/ PPC. indybay.org Livestream of mass meeting…
(2023-05-24). Leidesdorff Plaza, showcasing California Pioneers of African Descent Historic Folsom. indybay.org May 1966, Leidesdorff Plaza was dedicated by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library Association, Inc. | May 2023 we are excited to continue the journey towards researching, documenting, preserving and showcasing the salient contributions by people of African Descent in early California History, (1840-1875) for distant future generations.
(2023-05-24). SF Chronicle PMWG Workers Demand Justice & Living Wages In Protest. indybay.org Dozens of San Francisco Chronicle workers rallied at 12 noon on May 23 2023 to demand better wages and benefits. Many of the younger workers are forced to leave because of their income and the housing crisis.
(2023-05-24). Friday 5/26: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-05-24). Blind African American Section 8 tenant fears budget cuts may harm him. indybay.org Image Of Blind Man Using A Cane…
(2023-05-24). G7 Protest Against US-led War; Banko Brown's Murder; Turkey's Critical Elections By CRD. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy on G7 Protest Against US-led War; Banko Brown's Murder & Turkey's Critical Elections By CRD…
(2023-05-24). Friday 5/26: 2023 Leidesdorff Plaza Plans for Rededication – California Pioneers of Negro Origin. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom Lite Rail Station…
(2023-05-24). Graffiti Writers Paint Over Pro-Police "Street Art" Campaign Backed by a Tech Billionaire. indybay.org
(2023-05-24). Breaking: Los Angeles Valley College Website Hacked AGAIN! indybay.org The Van Nuys/North Hollywood community college — Los Angeles Valley College or LAVC for short — had it's website was hacked in 2017 in a cyber-security attack that cost the LACCD $28,000 in bit-coin. Now it appears to be hacked again.
(2023-05-24). The US empire and the complicity of intellectuals. indybay.org Interventions have always been dictated by the geopolitical and economic interests of the country. In fact, the United States is no exception to this rule. On the contrary, every empire acts in this way (see, for example, the invasions of Russia by Napoleon and Adolf Hitler). History also shows that imperial interests have often led to the suppression of aspirations for self-determination.
(2023-05-24). Thursday 6/1: Animal Activists to Protest Santa Maria Elks Club Rodeo. indybay.org Elks Unocal Event Center | 4040 US-101 | Santa Maria, CA 93455…
(2023-05-24). Governor guts landmark environmental law to expedite the salmon-killing Delta Tunnel. indybay.org Advocates for fish, water and environmental justice are outraged over Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to gut the California Environmental Quality Act in order to construct the Delta Tunnel, Sites Reservoir and other destructive infrastructure projects.
(2023-05-24). Three Meetings This Month For Concord's Homeless Strategic Plan. indybay.org The city of Concord (California), will be holding three meetings this week-and-a-half, regarding the development of a homeless strategic plan. Service providers and concerned residents are urged to participate.
(2023-05-24). Thursday 6/8: 22nd San Francisco Documentary Festival (SF DocFest). indybay.org Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-05-24). The War On Public Education, Tech & The Writers Guild West With Education Lawyer Kathleen. indybay.org Education lawyer and whistleblower Kathleen Carroll talks about the role of billionaire owner Reed Hastings in privatization education through charters and the introduction of testing, software and co-locations in schools throughout California and the country. She also talks about the collaboration of the AFT and NEA in pushing testing and charters in California through Proposition 39.
(2023-05-24). Latest Update on the North Hollywood/Van Nuys Los Angeles Valley College Scandal. indybay.org Los Angeles Valley College serves Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, Burbank, Universal City. Here's what we know so far about the Media Arts Program that ripped off students and taxpayers.
(2023-05-24). The demographic makeup of the country's voters continues to shift. That creates headwinds. indybay.org Demographic change continued to chip away at the cornerstone of the Republican electoral coalition in 2022, a new analysis of Census data has found.
(2023-05-24). To: President Joe Biden: Use the 14th Amendment for debt ceiling crisis. indybay.org Photo of Lynda Carson in front of the Oakland City Council years ago advocating for tenant's rights.
(2023-05-24). Two Los Angeles Film Professors Bilked Taxpayers Over $3.5 Million Dollars. indybay.org Faculty infighting and an attitude of entitlement in a Community College Film School, deprived low-income students in the Van Nuys/North Hollywood area of technical training and financial aid, while two full-time film professors bilked California taxpayers over $3.5 million dollars in salaries.
(2023-05-24). Reclaiming our Past CA Pioneers of African Descent – 23rd Anniversary of Folsom Juneteenth. indybay.org In 2000, Joe Louis Moore's Juneteenth events were chosen by the National Park Service to be included in their National Underground Railroad Project, one of only two projects in California to be selected for that honor. Soon come the rest of the story…
(2023-05-24). The Formation & History of Brazilian Fed Conlutas with Sao Paulo Worker Fabio Bosco. indybay.org Brazilian transit worker Fabio Bosco talks about the history and formation of the independent trade union federation Conlutas.
(2023-05-24). Do White Ethnicities Have a Future? thealtworld.com For many years the website vdare.com has been the voice defending the white ethnicities who comprise the world of Western Civilization. In France the Le Pen family tries to defend French ethnics. In Britain, Enoch Powell and Nigel Farage spoke for British ethnics. The less visible European countries had defenders of their ethnicity, but despite the white ethnicities being large majorities, allegedly the rulers in a democracy, the white ethnicities are at times treated by "their" governments as dangerous "white supremacists." Those who speak for white ethnicities and in their defense are demonized and persecuted b…
(2023-05-24). The Fall of the University of Capetown. thealtworld.com This is the fate that is looming over every University and Faculty in the Western World | The Fall Will Continue | While UCT — and South Africa — remain notionally free societies, there is a deep institutional and national pathology, whereby certain classes of people, defined especially by "race" and "se…
(2023-05-24). Why's The Pakistani Establishment Pressuring Leading PTI Members To Defect? thealtworld.com The Establishment's pressure on leading PTI members to defect represents the culmination of the second phase of their plan that was designed to restore Pakistan's vassalhood status vis-à -vis its Western overlords in parallel with strengthening its feudal political system.
(2023-05-24). US Meddling in Thai Elections + NATO-Ukraine Actions Vindicate Russian Fears. thealtworld.com I discuss with Garland Nixon the results of recent elections in Thailand heavily influenced by US meddling and the impact it will have on US-Chinese tensions.
(2023-05-24). Escaping The Prison Of Mainstream Culture: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Many people turn to conservatism and religion because they perceive — correctly — that mainstream culture is a fraudulent sham bereft of meaning and authentic values. Their solutions are misguided, but their reasons arise from a perception of a very real problem. | It isn't actually necessary to turn to religion or conservatism to find depth, meaning and groundedness; depth, meaning and groundedness are
(2023-05-24). Zelensky piling up his millions as Nato tries regime change via assassination. thecommunists.org The failed bid to assassinate Russian president Vladimir Putin in May, whether directly ordered by the west-backed junta in Ukraine or the work of freelancing fascists, signalled a new level of provocation and threat against Russia. The drone attack on the Kremlin, taken together with the supply by Britain and others of long-range weapons capable …
(2023-05-24). Highlights from the Microsoft Build Conference. america.cgtn.com 
AI, AI, and more AI. That was pretty much the theme of Microsoft's Build annual developer conference. CGTN's Mark Niu reports on how the tech giant is planning to harness the powerful technology quickly and safely.
(2023-05-24). How preserving a Colombian forest protects one city's water supply. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia's western Andes Mountains is home to cloud forests, a special biodiverse ecosystem that is also home to about two million plants, birds, and microorganisms and fungi species. It is also an important water source to towns and cities nearby. Deforestation and population growth is …
(2023-05-24). "From conflict to consensus": The historic deal to save the Colorado River. america.cgtn.com 
"From conflict to consensus" — That's how one official describes negotiations among three U.S. states over water consumption from the Colorado River. On Monday, California, Arizona and Nevada agreed to cut their reliance on the drought-ravaged river, heading off potential disaster at least in the …
(2023-05-24). The Battle at NagaWorld: The Longest Strike in Cambodian History Rages On, PT. II. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-24). Towards a new free multipolar world. unitedworldint.com By Dr.Elie Hatem United World International has started publishing papers that were presented to the Global Multipolarity Confernce held on April 29. At last, UWI published the video address of Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, to the conference that was organized by Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement …
(2023-05-24). It's Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law. aclu.org 
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was enacted in 2008 to protect Americans from being widely discriminated against by a then new technology: genetic testing. The law was written after genetic discrimination emerged in the 1970s. At the time, programs to screen and identify genetic carriers of sickle cell anemia, a disease which afflicts many Black Americans, were being mandated by states. These mandated screening programs targeted Black people, perpetuating racial bias and stigmatization. Congress acted to make this genetic discrimination illegal. But now, GINA is 15 years old and needs to b…
(2023-05-24). Minnesota Workers Win Labor Reforms, Ban on Captive Audience Meetings. liberationnews.org 
Workers in Minnesota are about to see the fruits of years of work organizing and building power across the state. A sweeping package of labor reforms has passed both the Minnesota House and Senate and was signed by Governor Tim Walz on May 24.
(2023-05-24). 'Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll' Tina Turner Dies At Age 83. telesurenglish.net A representative for singer Tina Turner said the renowned American-born rock vocalist died Wednesday at the age of 83 in Switzerland. | RELATED: | "Tina Turner, the 'queen of rock and roll,' passed away peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland," the spokesperson said. | "With her, the world loses a music legend and role model," her spokesman said. Turner, one of…
(2023-05-24). VIDEO: Breaking the Colonial Grip on African Journalism. towardfreedom.org
(2023-05-24). US Threatens Georgia with Sanction: "The Beacon of Democracy" over direct flights and visa free travel. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-24). The PRC-Japan rivalry extends to Europe. journal-neo.org 
Together with India, China and Japan form today the strategic triangle on which the political and economic situation in Asia will increasingly depend. The latter however is the continent where the focus of the current stage of the "Great Game" is shifting more and more definitely. Leaving the territory of another continent, which for centuries, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-24). Elections turn Turkey into yet another arena of the US-Russian standoff. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-24). We Can Do Better with a Thousand Years: Review of Power and Progress, by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson. cepr.net When I saw that two of the country's most prominent economists wrote a book on "our 1000-year struggle over technology and prosperity," I expected a lot. I was disappointed. To be clear, there is much here to like and I'm sure that most readers will get much from it, as I did. But, the book …
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Combating weight gain during menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Another common complaint is added pounds. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains what is behind weight gain during menopause and what a person can do to combat it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fbNSK1GEbSk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-05-24). Participants first: Shaping the future of clinical trials through digital innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials advance medicine, but the National Institutes of Health says that more than half of studies are unable to recruit or retain the necessary research participants, which can exacerbate health disparities. However, in recent years, digital technologies have helped trials become more accessible and inclusive. Clinical trials are moving out of traditional research facilities and into the everyday lives of participants. "Instead of asking participants to come to us, we're going to them," says David Harmon, M.D.,…
(2023-05-24). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on Saturday, May 13. The graduates were part of an innovative program that allows students to complete their first two years of didactic study in Phoenix or Rochester, Minnesota, and finish the final two years of clinical study in Jacksonville, Florida. Nine students graduated from the school's Florida campus on May 13. They join the more than 90 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in…
(2023-05-24). Science Saturday: Collaborative study discovers new disease behind patient's recurring blood clots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2018, a male patient in his 60s began experiencing chest pains, which turned out to be caused by multiple blood clots in his lungs. As he visited several institutions in and around his home state of Michigan, doctors conducted the typical testing panels to look for a condition called thrombophilia that causes blood clots to form too easily. But tests did not confirm the known thrombophilic conditions. "So people were not able to give…
(2023-05-24). Former VA deputy secretary Donald M. Remy to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Donald M. Remy, former deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on May 12. Donald M. Remy "Mr. Remy is an exceptional leader who comes to us with significant experience in health care, government and legal affairs, and international business," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "We are pleased and honored to welcome him to…
(2023-05-24). Consumer Health: Women's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week will be observed May 14—20, which makes this a good time to learn about two of the top threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for…
(2023-05-24). See clearly: Advances in eyewear. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New and exciting developments in eyeglasses make them easier to wear and more effective in bringing your world into focus. From lenses to frames to coatings, eyeglasses are becoming more comfortable, durable and stylish. Let's take a look at some of the latest advancements in eyeglasses. Lenses The lenses are one of the most important parts of any pair of eyeglasses. Today, new lens materials have made glasses lighter, thinner and more appealing to the…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Innovative technology to treat head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70% of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70% of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatment for throat and mouth cancers, also referred to as oropharyngeal or head and neck cancers, depends on location and stage of the cancer as well as other factors. Dr. Phillip Pirgousis, a Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeon, says patients now have safer, less invasive surgical treatments…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a right age to have the surgery done? I've heard that recovery from tonsil surgery is painful, so what can we expect? ANSWER: Often when children complain of sore throats, their tonsils may be to blame. The tonsils are part of our immune…
(2023-05-24). Aspiring for a better diet? Try asparagus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant brought from Europe to North America hundreds of years ago. However, its history dates back to ancient Egypt, where images of it can be found on the walls of tombs. It originally grew wild along riverbanks or the seashore, preferring a soil too salty for other plants. The world's top producers of asparagus are China, Peru and Germany. Most of the asparagus grown in the U.S. comes from three…
(2023-05-24). When to start regular breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
(2023-05-24). Consumer Health: Does expired sunscreen still work? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen. It's that time of year when everyone's looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. Skin damage from the sun…
(2023-05-24). Skin cancer survivors: How to stay safe in the sunshine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That's because sun exposure is one of the most significant risk factors for developing skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer survivors often feel stress and anxiety People who have previously…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-24). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-24). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-24). El Hotel Presidente comienza jornada por su 95 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Ha transcurrido casi un siglo desde aquel viernes 28 de diciembre de 1928, día en que se inauguró el Hotel Presidente del Vedado capitalino. Dicen que el mismísimo Presidente de la República de Cuba, el tristemente célebre Gerardo Machado, abrió con una simbólica llave de oro, su puerta principal. Al momento de su inauguración se consideró como el edificio más alto de La Habana, alzando con elegancia sus 10 pisos, que le otorgaron en esa fecha la categoría de "primer rascacielos" de la ciudad.
(2023-05-24). Muere a los 83 años Tina Turner, la 'reina del rock and roll'. cubadebate.cu La cantante Tina Turner, una de las vocalistas de rock más reconocidas del mundo, ha muerto este miércoles a los 83 años de edad, comunicó su portavoz citado por Sky News. "Con ella, el mundo pierde una leyenda de la música y un modelo a seguir", agregó.
(2023-05-24). OPS destaca capacidades cubanas en la producción de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu El director de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud y director Regional para las Américas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Jarbas Barbosa, destacó hoy la importancia de aprovechar las capacidades de Cuba en la producción de medicamentos para el beneficio de la región, al agradecer el encuentro con el ministro cubano José àÅngel Portal Miranda.
(2023-05-24). Tercer Consejo Conjunto Cuba-Unión Europea sesionará este 26 de mayo en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El tercer Consejo Conjunto Cuba-Unión Europea tendrá lugar en La Habana el próximo 26 de mayo, y estará presidido por el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, y por el Alto Representante de la Unión Europea para los Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, y vicepresidente de la Comisión Europea, Josep Borrell Fontelles.
(2023-05-24). Reportan más de 3 000 accidentes de tránsito en Cuba solo en cuatro meses. cubadebate.cu Más de tres mil accidentes de tránsito, 243 fallecidos y una cifra superior a los 2 300 lesionados se reportaron en Cuba durante el primer cuatrimestre del año, anunció hoy en La Habana la Comisión Nacional de Seguridad Vial.
(2023-05-24). Cadeca anuncia que se podrán depositar en tarjetas magnéticas más de 40 000 pesos. cubadebate.cu Casas de Cambio S.A. (Cadeca) anunció hoy que en su red de oficinas los clientes podrán depositar en sus tarjetas magnéticas más de 40 000 CUP. La información, publicada en el perfil oficial en Twitter de la institución financiera, aclara que para realizar depósitos que excedan la referida cifra, los clientes deberán pagar una comisión.
(2023-05-24). Devueltos 23 migrantes irregulares por el Servicio de Guardacostas de EEUU, suman 2 898 retornados en 2023. cubadebate.cu Un total de 23 personas, incluida una mujer, que habían participado en dos salidas ilegales del país, fueron devueltas a Cuba este martes por el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos a través de puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa. Se trata de la operación número 47 que efectúan las autoridades estadounidenses en 2023 con 2 898 devueltos.
(2023-05-24). Gigante tecnológico Huawei promueve servicios de su nube para Latinoamérica y el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Huawei, uno de los gigantes tecnológicos de China, abrió hoy un evento para promover las distintas prestaciones, innovaciones y oportunidades que ofrece su nube al sector empresarial e institucional de América Latina y el Caribe. Se auguró mayor avance de la herramienta en terrenos como comercio electrónico y economía digital, entre otros.
(2023-05-24). Mayo, el mes de las flores. cubadebate.cu Mayo es conocido como el mes de las flores, entre otras cosas, porque la primavera está en su máximo esplendor y los duendes salen a colorear el entorno. Eso jura mi vecina. Lo cierto es que en estos días hay poesía en las calles, olores en el aire y colirios a la vista en cada paisaje que nos regala este soleado mes.
(2023-05-24). Gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis anunciará su candidatura a presidencia de EEUU en medio de polémicas. cubadebate.cu El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, prevé lanzar hoy su candidatura presidencial en medio de varias polémicas por su aprobación de medidas calificadas por grupos progresistas de Estados Unidos como de ultraderecha, aseguró un reporte noticioso.
(2023-05-24). Kissinger at 100: New War Crimes Revealed in Secret Cambodia Bombing That Set Stage for Forever Wars. democracynow.org 
A bombshell new investigation from The Intercept reveals that former U.S. national security adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was responsible for even more civilian deaths during the U.S. war in Cambodia than was previously known. The revelations add to a violent résumé that ranges from Latin America to Southeast Asia, where Kissinger presided over brutal U.S. military interventions to put down communist revolt and to develop U.S. influence around the world. While survivors and family members of these deadly campaigns continue to grieve, Kissinger celebrates his 100th birthday this week. "This…
(2023-05-24). Jeffrey Sachs: Bipartisan Support of War, from Iraq to Ukraine, Is Helping Fuel U.S. Debt Crisis. democracynow.org 
The United States faces a default on its debt in early June if a deal on the debt ceiling is not reached between the Biden administration and Republicans in Congress before then. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing for sweeping budget cuts and new work requirements for recipients of government programs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP. Notably, however, neither Republicans nor Democrats are proposing cuts to one of the biggest drivers of the nation's debt: the massive U.S. military budget. "We've got to get this military-industrial lobby under control, but it's h…
(2023-05-24). Headlines for May 24, 2023. democracynow.org South Carolina GOP Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, Sends Bill to Republican Governor's Desk, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns Social Media Poses "Profound Risk" to Kids and Teens, Ron DeSantis to Launch 2024 Bid on Twitter Live Stream with Elon Musk, Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem After Parental Complaint, Elmhurst Doctors on Strike in Queens, Demand Parity with Manhattan Counterparts, New York Times and Unionized Reporters Reach "Groundbreaking" Tentative Deal, Illinois Investigation Finds Nearly 2,000 Children Abused by Catholic Church Clergy Since 1950,…
(2023-05-24). Steering the Titanic into the Iceberg. dissidentvoice.org Patty Chayefsky's film Network, an acid-laced spoof of capitalist media, reaches its climax when Chairman Arthur Jensen, leader of the fictional mega-corporation CAA, thunders his disapproval to the crazed but wildly popular anchorman, Howard Beale. Encouraging his viewers to protest CAA's unpatriotic merger deal with Saudi Arabian capitalists, Jensen accuses Beal of having "meddled with …
(2023-05-24). Venezuela's Far-Right Intends to Finance Primaries with Public Money Stolen by Washington (+OFAC License Renewal). orinocotribune.com 
During his weekly program Con Maduro+ this Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro denounced the far-right sector of the opposition's intention to use State resources to finance its presidential primaries scheduled for October. | President Madura reported that Dinorah Figuera, political leader of Justice First (PJ), received $346 million from a frozen bank account belonging to Venezuela. He said this money will be used to finance the opposition primaries and subsequent presidential campaign. | These funds are intended to "finance the primaries of the failed right, of the anti-Homeland right, to finance the pr…
(2023-05-24). President Maduro Accuses Washington of Stealing $4 Billion in CITGO Profits. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-24). New Developments Regarding Venezuela's Gold Stolen by Bank of England. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Vice Minister for Anti-Blockade Policies William Castillo reported that the London Court of Appeals will hold a new hearing on the case of Venezuelan gold illegally seized by the Bank of England (BoE). | This Tuesday, Castillo wrote on his social media accounts that the British Court of Appeals will evaluate the case in order to determine who the Bank of England should recognize as the legitimate government of Venezuela, despite the fact that the UK Foreign Office has normal diplomatic relations with President Nicolas Maduro administration. In this way, it will be defined who will have access to the se…
(2023-05-24). AMLO Proud to be Labeled Persona Non Grata by Peru's De Facto Regime. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-24). Internal paper shows EU eager to embrace Israel's killer cops. electronicintifada.net Force practices racist violence preached by Itamar Ben-Gvir.
(2023-05-24). 'One Health' will give WHO's Dictator General power to initiate climate lockdowns. expose-news.com The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHRs") and the Pandemic Treaty both incorporate the "One Health" approach. One Health has little definition or structure and is sold using vague strings …
(2023-05-24). Chemtrails are not a theory, they are a conspiracy fact. expose-news.com In 2014 a whistle-blower described how she discovered the US Air Force was involved in chemtrail operations. "Geoengineering is occurring, it's been occurring, and it's not new. And your tax dollars are …
(2023-05-24). How to remove the Nanobots, Nanotech & Graphene found in the COVID Injections being transmitted from the Vaccinated from your body. expose-news.com In an era marked by the infiltration of graphene nanomaterials/nanobots into various aspects of our lives, concerns over their potential health implications have grown. The inadvertent exposure to graphene and its potential …
(2023-05-24). Video: Stella Assange speaks in Sydney: Free Julian Assange. greenleft.org.au Stella Assange headlined a 1000-strong rally calling for Julian Assange to be released immediately from Belmarsh Prison. Video by Alex Bainbridge.
(2023-05-24). Visits of justice: Stella Assange's plea to Albanese. greenleft.org.au Given how much of the Australian media stable have been unconcerned about the prosecution of publisher Julian Assange, it was poignant to have his wife, Stella, present at the National Press Club. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-05-24). Alertan sobre irregularidades en proceso electoral de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de la sociedad civil critican la irresponsabilidad de partidos políticos e incumplimientos de las autoridades electorales.
(2023-05-24). Realizan operación policial contra ente ecologista en Alemania. telesurtv.net La Policía de Baviera indicó que fueron registradas 15 propiedades y se bloquearon dos cuentas como parte del operativo.
(2023-05-24). Grupo rebelde secuestra a 30 mujeres en el oeste de Camerún. telesurtv.net Los rebeldes afirman que recaudan estos "impuestos" para financiar su "esfuerzo de guerra por la independencia".
(2023-05-24). Sube a 17 la cifra de muertos por brote de cólera en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Departamento de Sanidad de la provincia de Gauteng, Motalatale Modiba, confirmó el número de decesos.
(2023-05-24). Premio Princesa de Asturias de las Letras para Haruki Murakami. telesurtv.net Los 20 miembros del jurado analizaron este martes qué literato será el premiado en una reunión presidida por el director de la Real Academia Española, Santiago Muñoz Machado,…
(2023-05-24). ONU condena insultos al jugador brasileño Vinicius Jr. en España. telesurtv.net La ONU pone el caso de los insultos a Vinicius como ejemplo de la presencia del racismo en el deporte.
(2023-05-24). Tifón Mawar golpea isla de Guam. telesurtv.net Cruza al norte de ese territorio insular y lo afecta con vientos, lluvias y marejadas de huracán. Se aleja en dirección a Filipinas.
(2023-05-24). Declaran luto nacional en Italia por víctimas de inundaciones. telesurtv.net El Gobierno estableció que las banderas ondeen a media asta en todos los edificios públicos.
(2023-05-24). Presidente Xi Jinping promete a Rusia el firme apoyo de China. telesurtv.net El mandatario chino resaltó el continuo desarrollo de las relaciones bilaterales y una cooperación polifacética que fructificó en el aumento de la confianza.
(2023-05-24). Grecia volverá a las urnas tras fracasar formación de Gobierno. telesurtv.net La presidenta griega, Katerina Sakelaropúlu, nombró como primer ministro interino al titular del Tribunal de Cuentas.
(2023-05-24). Partes beligerantes de Sudán reinician combates durante tregua. telesurtv.net Tras cinco semanas de enfrentamientos, más de 1.1 millones de personas tuvieron que huir de sus hogares, según Naciones Unidas.
(2023-05-24). Conflicto armado desplaza a un millón de personas en Somalia. telesurtv.net El conflicto fue una de las principales causas de desplazamiento entre el 1 de enero y el 10 de mayo de este año.
(2023-05-24). Rusia reporta nuevo ataque ucraniano contra Bélgorod. telesurtv.net El gobernador de la región, Viacheslav Gladkov, confirmó que un artefacto explosivo fue arrojado desde un dron.
(2023-05-24). Ataque suicida causa cuatro muertos en el noroeste de Pakistán. telesurtv.net En el atentado murieron tres agentes de seguridad y un civil, y otros dos uniformados resultaron heridos. Ningún grupo se ha atribuido aún la autoría del ataque.
(2023-05-24). Arranca juicio a expresidente panameño Martinelli por corrupción. telesurtv.net El exmandatario y otras 19 personas son juzgados en el caso "New Business", abierto por el Ministerio Público en 2017.
(2023-05-24). Rusia y China afrontarán a los países que impongan su voluntad. telesurtv.net El primer ministro ruso, anunció que los presidentes de Rusia y China se reunirán a finales de año.
(2023-05-24). øQuién es Erdogan y por qué busca mantener el poder en Türkiye?>. t.co Recep Tayyip Erdogan se presenta a estos comicios con la esperanza de mantenerse en el poder en el país euroasiático.
(2023-05-24). CNE de Ecuador aprueba fondos para elecciones anticipadas. telesurtv.net El Pleno del CNE también definió el cronograma a seguir para las elecciones presidenciales y legislativas anticipadas.
(2023-05-24). Al menos seis personas muertas por inundaciones en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Las precipitaciones que azotan en los últimos días a la provincia central del país asiático, han dejado también un saldo de una mujer desaparecida, así como decenas de viviendas y comercios locales dañados.
(2023-05-24). Cuatro familiares mueren tras tiroteo en Texas, Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net El sospechoso del tiroteo se encuentra bajo custodia policial en espera de que avance la investigación y se le impongan cargos.
(2023-05-24). Aprueban en primer debate la reforma de Salud en Colombia. telesurtv.net Para convertirse en ley, la iniciativa tendrá que pasar por tres debates más: uno en la sesión plenaria de la Cámara de Representantes y dos en el Senado.
(2023-05-24). Operativo policial captura a 32 pandilleros en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Según fuentes policiales la mayoría de los detenidos serían presuntos integrantes de la pandilla Mara Salvatrucha y del Barrio 18.
(2023-05-24). Asesinan a tiros a periodista en estado mexicano de Puebla. telesurtv.net El periodista de 69 años fue atacado por un grupo de hombres armados cuando viajaba en su automóvil en la ciudad de Tehuacán.
(2023-05-24). Alertan sobre la peligrosidad de tifón Mawar en la Isla de Guam. telesurtv.net Segun el Servicio Meteorológico de EE.UU. el súpertifón Mawar, sería la tormenta más fuerte en tres décadas en impactar la isla de Guam.
(2023-05-24). Argentina derrota a Guatemala en Mundial de Fútbol Sub-20. telesurtv.net Con el triunfo ante Guatemala, la selección argentina se ubica en el primer puesto del grupo A con seis puntos.
(2023-05-24). Approval of US Troops to Train Peruvian Armed Forces Proves US Behind Coup. libya360.wordpress.com Clau O'Brien Moscoso Peruvian military training at Fort Hood, Texas in 2021 (Photo: jbsa.mil Donald Sparks) US SOUTHCOM is strengthening ties with Peru's coup government by training that country's military and police force. National Strike, Day 140 Amid continuing social upheaval five months after the parliamentary coup against Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian Congress, controlled by…
(2023-05-24). Colombian Government Partially Suspends Ceasefire with FARC-EP. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the partial suspension of bilateral ceasefire between the government and the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) on May 22. Photo: Colombian Presidency/Twitter The Petro government suspended the bilateral ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), a dissident group of the FARC-EP guerilla group, in four departments after the murder…
(2023-05-24). Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in China. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Eritrea can chart an exciting new development path through mutually respectful collaboration with China. Any doubt that a new multipolar world has emerged in the Horn of Africa should have dissipated last week with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki's trip to China. President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Afwerki and his delegation and…
(2023-05-24). De-dollarisation Clashes with India-China Border Dispute. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury The global de-dollarisation trend is not totally a bed of roses, or at least there are thorns in the roses that have to be taken into account. While de-dollarisation seems to be an irreversible trend on the global scale, at regional levels it is running into bilateral or regional political tensions. In this…
(2023-05-24). 'Fast & Furious' Actor Tyrese Gibson: My Ex-Wife Was Focused on Money and Status Before Divorce, it Was a Transaction. moguldom.com Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson may be best known for starring in the "Fast and Furious" movie franchise, but he is also known for his oversharing of personal information and for emotional outbursts. Most recently, he discussed how his second marriage ended bitterly. Tyrese was married to Samantha Lee Gibson from 2017 to 2020. Prior …
(2023-05-24). Another Go-Round With The N-Word. moguldom.com Benjamin Franklin once said that in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Over time, there's more we can add to that list, including the occasional discussion on who's licensed to use the N-word. Racism, in general, could be added to that list to encompass all things, from the history and use of …
(2023-05-24). 'Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God,' Charlemagne's Comedy Central Show, Canceled: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Charlamagne Tha God's venture into late-night TV has been cut short. Paramount has canceled his talk show "Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God," which aired on Comedy Central shows. "We will not be resuming production on another season of 'Hell of A Week,'" a Comedy Central spokesperson said, as reported by The Wrap. …
(2023-05-24). The U.S. continues to lose Middle East power and 'Tel Aviv' makes things worse. mronline.org 
If the U.S. wishes to navigate its way in a world where it no longer rules, but shares power with China, it must reconnect with reality.
(2023-05-24). U.S. foreign policy: A bipartisan embrace of militarism. mronline.org 
In December 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, approving "national defense" spending of $858 billion for fiscal year 2023…
(2023-05-24). 'Beautiful Dreams': The 5-year-old Palestinian kindergartener who died of fear. mronline.org 
Mohammed is still grieving, and he cannot help thinking about what life would have been if Tamim was still alive, disassembling and reassembling his toys, his head filled with beautiful dreams.
(2023-05-24). China's digital economy scale reaches $7.12 trillion: report. ecns.cn The scale of China's digital economy reached 50.2 trillion yuan (around $7.12 trillion) in 2022, maintaining its position as the world's second largest, according to a report published by the Cyberspace Administration of China on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). Xi calls for efforts to further the high-quality development of audit work in the new era. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on the afternoon of May 23, presided over the commission's first meeting.
(2023-05-24). Breathtaking scenery of Puma Yumco Lake in Tibet. ecns.cn Breathtaking scenery of the Puma Yumco Lake with an altitude of about 5,000 meters in Shannan City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Covering an area of 292 square kilometers , Puma Yumco literally means 'The Blue Jewel which is floating in the sky'.
(2023-05-24). One-China principle prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in foriegn cooperation. ecns.cn Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the one-China principle is a prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in foreign economic cooperation, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). Sinopec vows to 'deepen cooperation in oil and gas resources'. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, vowed on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation on oil and gas pipeline networks between central Asian and Southeast Asian countries and regions, and promote collaboration in areas of new energy.
(2023-05-24). China special envoy meets with French official in Paris. ecns.cn Li Hui, held talks with Frederic Mondoloni, the director general of political and security affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in Paris, France on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). China-built railway wagon assembly plant in Nigeria officially enters operation. ecns.cn A railway wagon assembly plant built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in Kajola of Ogun State, Nigeria officially entered operation on Monday, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). Huawei completes switch from U.S. products to in-house system in 88 overseas units. ecns.cn Chinese technology giant Huawei has successfully replaced internal software management systems it once sourced from U.S. vendors with its own in-house version in 88 overseas subsidiaries, as the company continues to reduce foreign reliance amid prolonged U.S. curbs.
(2023-05-24). CE: Cathay crewmembers' disrespectful behavior hurt feelings of HK, mainland people. ecns.cn John Lee Ka-chiu said that the disrespectful words and deeds made by Cathay Pacific Group cabin crew members towards mainland passengers hurt the feelings of Hong Kong and Chinese mainland people, undermining the city's consistent values of respect and courtesy..
(2023-05-24). Chinese naval ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Vietnam for goodwill visit. ecns.cn Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) naval training ship Qi Jiguang, which is carrying out an ocean-going training, arrived in Vietnam for a 2-day goodwill visit on Tuesday, marking the first visit of the vessel to Vietnam after it was commissioned.
(2023-05-24). "2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China" held in Beijing. ecns.cn A forum on the development of Tibet kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2023-05-24). Crescent moon encounters with Venus in sky. ecns.cn A crescent moon and Venus are in close conjunction in the night sky, forming a spectacle wonder of stars, May 23, 2023.
(2023-05-24). Cyclists compete along spectacular landscape in Qinghai. ecns.cn Cyclists compete along Emerald Lake with marvelous natural colors on Qaidam Basin in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, May 23, 2023.
(2023-05-24). Culture Fact: Chinese color in cultural relics. ecns.cn
(2023-05-24). Digital economy seen as key to development. ecns.cn China's economic rebound has been better than expected, and because it has a strong digital economy, the prospect of an electronic currency should be explored.
(2023-05-24). China, Brazil aim to bolster bilateral ties. ecns.cn Brazil and China are set to embrace a higher state of strong partnership, and the two sides have shown strong commitment to bolstering bilateral trade, cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors, and response to climate change.
(2023-05-24). U.S.'complains over Micron shows its hypocrisy and double standards. ecns.cn China's decision to ban Micron's products due to network security risks has caused a strong reaction in the U.S., with a Commerce Department spokesperson calling it a "raid and attack" on U.S. companies and White House calling it "not based in fact."
(2023-05-24). EU fines Meta $1.3 bln over data breach. ecns.cn Facebook owner Meta has been fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) by the Irish Data Protection Commission, or DPC, on behalf of the European Union for illegally transferring EU user data to the United States.
(2023-05-24). China supports WHO's work in health emergency response. ecns.cn China will continue to support the World Health Organization's work in global health emergencies preparedness and response, said a delegate from China on Tuesday at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2023-05-24). Eliminated candidate gets behind Türkiye's Erdogan. ecns.cn The likelihood of Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan winning another term in the presidential election runoff on Sunday has increased because of endorsement from the first round's third-place finisher.
(2023-05-24). Athletes join critics of Paris 2024 ticket prices. ecns.cn Athletes have added their voice to an uproar around ticket prices for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, claiming the high cost contradicts organizers' promise that events would be accessible for everyone.
(2023-05-24). SF consul general: Signs of progress on ties amid challenges. ecns.cn Despite the severe challenges facing China-U.S. relations today, China's consul general in San Francisco remains upbeat about future bilateral exchanges and healthy commerce between the two nations.
(2023-05-24). Chinese nationals fight 'alien land law' in Florida. ecns.cn Four Chinese nationals living in Florida and a Florida real estate company that primarily serves Chinese-speaking clients have filed a lawsuit jointly to repeal the newly passed SB 264, which is referred to as "Florida's New Alien Land Law" in the lawsuit.
(2023-05-24). Cathay Pacific dismisses crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers. ecns.cn Cathay Pacific Airways announced the dismissal of three flight attendants and apologized to the public after a passenger accused them of discriminating against non-English speakers, which draw overwhelming criticism from Chinese social media.
(2023-05-24). Full text of Xi Jinping's letter to veteran experts and artists of the National Art Museum of China. ecns.cn I have received your letter. The NAMOC has witnessed the thriving development of New China's fine arts.
(2023-05-24). Why the U.S. Debt-Limit 'Debate' Is a Charade of 'Democracy'. theduran.com
(2023-05-24). Kshama Sawant Takes Successful Worker-Led Struggle Nationwide. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Riots break out in Cardiff after two teenagers died following apparent police chase. thecanary.co 
Anger poured out onto the streets of Ely, Cardiff on the night of Monday 22 May after two teenagers died in a collision on the road. The boys have been named as Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16. Alun Michael, the Police and Crime Commissioner in South Wales, initiallly denied widespread community accusations that a …
(2023-05-24). Tanzanian Maasai visit Europe to urge action over their eviction from their lands. thecanary.co A delegation of Maasai representatives from Tanzania are travelling around Europe in May. They're seeking international support to stop ongoing evictions and abuses against their people. The Tanzanian government has been evicting Maasai from their ancestral lands, in an area called Loliondo, since 2022. It has apparently done so in order to lease their land …
(2023-05-24). CNN Casually Reports On World Being On Fire. leecamp.com
(2023-05-24). Truth About Ukraine Coming Out. leecamp.com
(2023-05-24). The War in Ukraine Was Provoked—and Why That Matters to Achieve Piece. scheerpost.com 
Ukrainian personnel standing atop a Challenger 2 tank. Ministry of Defence, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Jeffrey D. Sachs / Common Dreams George Orwell wrote in 1984 that "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past." Governments work relentlessly to distort public perceptions of the past. Regarding the Ukraine …
(2023-05-24). Paiute Shoshone Protector of Massacre Site from Lithium Mine Served Restraining Order. indybay.org Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Dorece Sam was served with a temporary restraining order by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department on Friday, as she protected the Paiute Massacre Site from a foreign mining company, Lithium Americas of Vancouver, Canada, now ripping into the massacre site in northern Nevada. She is a descendant of a survivor of the massacre of Paiutes here.
(2023-05-24). U.S. Border Patrol Shot Tohono O'odham Ceremonial Person 38 Times in his Doorway. indybay.org U.S. Border Patrol agents shot Raymond Mattia, a traditional Tohono O'odham ceremonial person and elected community council member, standing in the doorway of his home 38 times on Thursday night on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
(2023-05-24). Wednesday 6/21: On Embodied Activism. indybay.org
(2023-05-24). TikTok files lawsuit against Montana ban. ecns.cn TikTok filed a lawsuit against Montana state government on Monday after it became the first U.S. state to pass a bill last week to ban TikTok app from operating in Montana.
(2023-05-24). BYD mulls NEV plant in Europe. ecns.cn BYD is considering building a passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Europe, the latest move by the Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based carmaker to explore international markets as its NEV models gain in popularity overseas.
(2023-05-24). China, ASEAN companies eye each other's markets. ecns.cn Chinese companies as well as their counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are expressing a keen interest in exploring business opportunities in each other's markets, propelled by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership pact taking effect early last year.
(2023-05-24). MOC: China opposes Japan's export controls on chip-making equipment. ecns.cn China firmly opposed Japan's export controls on 23 types of chip-making equipment and urged Tokyo to immediately correct the mistake, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). Trade figures give fresh push to recovery. ecns.cn The fact that China's major foreign-trade powerhouses posted robust import and export numbers in the first four months has consolidated the recovery momentum and bodes well for a stable trade scenario this year, industry insiders and experts said.
(2023-05-24). FM urges Netherlands to oppose decoupling. ecns.cn State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang called on Tuesday for China and the Netherlands to jointly oppose decoupling, in order to avoid the risk of fragmented global trade and promote the recovery of the world economy.
(2023-05-24). Auditing key to self-reform of Party, Xi says. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed on Tuesday the unique role of auditing in advancing the Party's self-reform, and called for effective auditing work to serve the overall development of the Party and State.
(2023-05-24). Tibet urged to accelerate high-quality development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on Tuesday to a forum on the development of the Tibet autonomous region and urged the region to accelerate high-quality development in the new era and make sure people in the region can live a better life.
(2023-05-24). Huabiao Film Awards announces winners. ecns.cn The Battle at Lake Changjincast and crew on the red carpet of the 18th and 19th Huabiao Film Awards ceremony in Beijing on May 23.The Huabiao Film Awards, one of China's most prestigious film competitions, announced the winners for its 18th and 19th editions on Tuesday night.
(2023-05-24). China tops natural-science research ranking. ecns.cn China has, for the first time, replaced the United States as the largest contributor to high-quality natural-science research by ranking No 1 in the share of papers published in top journals in 2022, according to the Nature Index.
(2023-05-24). Japan's chip-equipment export curbs slammed. ecns.cn China firmly opposes Japan's export controls on 23 types of chip-making equipment, and the restrictions will undoubtedly hurt the global semiconductor industry and backfire on Japan's chip sector, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). Full consultation needed in Japan's Fukushima water plan: Ministry. ecns.cn Japan should ensure its nuclear-contaminated water is treated in a scientific, open, transparent and safe way, and try its best to prevent risks, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.
(2023-05-24). Weather station on summit of Qomolangma upgraded. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists and climbers reached the summit of Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, on Tuesday, the second time since last year for the science expedition team to reach the top.
(2023-05-24). Record number of HK students to study on mainland. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is expected to fund a record number of youngsters to study in universities on the Chinese mainland, a document from the regional government showed.
(2023-05-24). China's commerce ministry slams U.S. 'trade initiative' talks with island of Taiwan. ecns.cn China's MOFCOM strongly criticized the United States for engaging in so-called "trade initiative" talks with Taiwan, asserting that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and the one-China principle is the prerequisite for China's Taiwan region to participate in external economic cooperation.
(2023-05-24). China's Type 052D destroyer, J-10C fighters show openness, attract foreign interests at Malaysian expo. ecns.cn Two types of main combat equipment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and Air Force, the Type 052D destroyer and the J-10C fighter jet, are participating in an international maritime and aerospace exhibition in Malaysia that kicked off on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). 21-year-old giant panda died of multiple organ failure in Thailand: experts. ecns.cn Giant panda Lin Hui, the 21-year-old star attraction at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand, has died of multiple organ failure caused by atherosclerosis and embolism.
(2023-05-24). Xi sends congratulatory letter to forum on development of Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang on Tuesday.
(2023-05-24). China's new ambassador to the U.S. arrives in New York. ecns.cn China's new ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng vowed to face up to the current difficulties within China-U.S. relations and live up to his mission when he arrived in New York on Tuesday, assuming the position as the country's 12th envoy to the U.S.
(2023-05-24). Xi calls on National Art Museum of China to develop itself into art venue that enjoys national, even worldwide prestige. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to a letter by veteran experts and artists of the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) on May 21.
(2023-05-24). Shanghai community hospitals introduce new COVID-19 vaccines covering Omicron variants. ecns.cn Some community hospitals in Shanghai have introduced new COVID-19 vaccines covering the Omicron variants, including the protein subunit vaccine and the mRNA vaccine, which are available for people aged above 18.
(2023-05-24). Mysterious landscape of Tianshan Grand Canyon in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The canyon, also known as Keziliya Grand Canyon, stretching approximately 5.5 kilometers from east to west this canyon, boasts magnificent reddish-brown rock formations.
(2023-05-24). California Admission Day, Reclaiming the Past, California Pioneers of Pan African Descent. indybay.org Reclaiming the Past: California Pioneers of African Descent (1840-1875) remains a very contentious challenge with "popular culture" seeking to discredit, destroy and disparage the salient contributions by people of African Descent, lest we remember California Admission Day and never forget authentic California History…
(2023-05-24). Protest Over CA AG Rob Bonta's Refusal To Prosecute O'Neil's Killer. indybay.org There was a protest at the San Francisco Hall of Justice and courts against the decision by California Attorney General Rob Bonta not to protest the killer of Keito O'Neil.
(2023-05-24). Debt ceiling negotiations reveal how evil the system is. indybay.org The Evil Face To The Debt Ceiling Negotiations…
(2023-05-24). Consumer Health: Stroke — know the signs and risk factors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the signs and risk factors for stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted…
(2023-05-24). Science Saturday: Blood Tube Optimization Program hails first successful project. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Frontline staff in the Central Clinical and Central Processing Laboratories in the division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services (CCLS) made an astute observation that more tubes of blood were being collected from patients than seemed necessary. Analysis pointed to a potential benefit of new laboratory automation equipment and technology. The previous automation line in Central Processing required all tubes loaded in a rack to be the same height and serum aliquoted into cups for testing….
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to treat dry eye disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, I notice that my eyes are almost constantly dry. I use over-the-counter eye drops to keep them moist, but I also have some itching and redness. What causes dry eyes? Are there any other treatments available to alleviate the condition? ANSWER: Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause an array of uncomfortable side effects. Symptoms of dry eyes often include blurry vision; eye redness; sensitivity to…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: How vagus nerve stimulation can help some patients improve their recovery after stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A vagus nerve stimulation device, approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is being used in rehabilitation to help patients recovering from an ischemic stroke. If a patient is having trouble using their hand or arm after a stroke, this stimulation device helps create new pathways in the brain as the person performs exercises. This can help the person regain function faster than rehabilitation alone. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, discusses how the…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treatment for uterine fibroids without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A newer, more effective treatment for uterine fibroids is available that doesn't require surgery. That's good news for the estimated 26 million women in the U.S. who have fibroids — including the millions of Black women who are disproportionately affected by these benign tumors. Black women in the U.S. are up to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a Mayo Clinic gynecologist and researcher, recently published a review on these approved fibroid medications….
(2023-05-24). Eight Mayo hospitals again earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eight Mayo Clinic hospitals were recognized for excellent patient safety, again earning A grades from the Leapfrog Group. Eight hospitals across Mayo Clinic scored high marks for patient safety, earning A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred health care destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital. Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital….
(2023-05-24). Leading scientists share advances in Omics-based clinical trials at 12th Annual Individualizing Medicine Conference‚ÄØ‚ÄØ. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine will bring together some of the world's leading scientists and clinicians to share the latest omics and data-driven analytical technologies and research at the 12th annual Individualizing Medicine Conference on May 5-6 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The theme of this year's conference is "Direct-to-Patient Omics-Based Clinical Trials." "The landscape of medicine is changing," says Konstantinos Lazaridis, M.D., the Carlson and Nelson Endowed Executive Director for…
(2023-05-24). Mayo hospitals rank high in patient experience in latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services survey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals received four- and five-star ratings in patient experience in the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rankings reflect staff dedication to providing a supportive and excellent experience for patients. Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida, Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health System — Northland in Barron, Wisconsin, received five-star ratings for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare &…
(2023-05-24). Regenerative medicine paves the way for a heart transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Travis Kelchen's path to a regenerative intervention at Mayo Clinic began when he was on vacation in the Dominican Republic and could barely walk at his brother's wedding. At 31, he was tired, winded and losing color. Within months, his cardiologist said he could not do anything more for Travis' congenital heart defect and referred him to Mayo Clinic. Travis arrived at Mayo just in time: His failing heart went into cardiac arrest. Whether it…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic receives high score in DiversityInc's 'Top Companies for Diversity' rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic ranked highly among the 'Top Hospitals and Health Care Systems' in DiversityInc's rankings Mayo Clinic ranked high in the annual DiversityInc rankings of the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity." Mayo was ranked No. 3 among "Top Hospitals and Healthcare Systems for Diversity." This year's survey was the most competitive yet and saw a 32% increase in the number of health care systems participating. This was Mayo Clinic's 12th straight year of being ranked and ties Mayo's…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic expert talks benefits, risks of experimental Alzheimer's drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease shows promise to slow the progression of the disease, according to clinical trial results reported by Eli Lilly and Company. Study participants with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stages of Alzheimer's disease who received donanemab showed a slowing of clinical decline by 35% compared to placebo and resulted in a 40% less decline in the ability to perform activities of daily living. "Donanemab is a drug that…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why alcohol and menopause can be a dangerous mix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain. Menopause can seem like a rollercoaster with symptoms that can make life challenging. Could that glass of wine or cocktail be making menopausal symptoms even worse? Yes, according to experts. Dr. Juliana Kling with Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Center in Arizona says that alcohol use during menopause can worsen symptoms and increase a woman's risk for serious health conditions, like heart disease and osteoporosis. Dr. Kling warns…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Platform expands its distributed data network to partner to globally transform patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Innovative data science will enable scalable and accessible personalized, predictive and proactive medicine for patients ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform is expanding its distributed data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect1, to include Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Brazil, Sheba Medical Center in Israel and University Health Network (UHN) in Canada, joining Mercy, Connect's first member. The first-of-its-kind global alliance establishes a data-sharing network that transcends language barriers and accelerates AI-based solutions by using current data…
(2023-05-24). Friday 5/26: "Woke" Lunacy vs REAL REVOLUTION- Featuring Sunsara Taylor. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue…
(2023-05-24). "Fentalyfe" Poster Campaign Redecorated. indybay.org Right-wing poster campaign installations calling for police and criminalization were redecorated in SF…
(2023-05-24). Niños del Cuerno de àÅfrica sufren grave crisis de hambre. telesurtv.net El número de niños con desnutrición severa que buscan tratamiento en el primer trimestre de este año sigue siendo mucho más alto que el año pasado.
(2023-05-24). Presidente mexicano afirma que volcán Popocatépetl disminuyó actividad. telesurtv.net López obrador afirmó que exceptuando el estado de puebla, el resto no tienen lluvia de ceniza.
(2023-05-24). ONG instan a Israel a liberar al prisionero Walid Daqqa. telesurtv.net Las ONG palestinas responsabilizan al Servicio de Prisiones de Israel (SPI) de negligencia médica y del agravamiento del estado de salud de Daqqa.
(2023-05-24). Putin afirma que Rusia se defiende de una guerra contra su pueblo. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso afirma que, con ayuda de la operación militar, la nación euroasiática intenta poner fin a la guerra que libran contra su pueblo.
(2023-05-24). Continúan los combates entre Ejército y paramilitares en Sudán. telesurtv.net Pese a la tregua de una semana, iniciada ayer, entre el Ejército y los paramilitares, para permitir el paso de civiles y de ayuda humanitaria, los combates no han cesado.
(2023-05-24). Justicia argentina solicita incautar teléfono de Gerardo Milman. telesurtv.net La medida busca determinar si el legislador tuvo algún nexo con el atentado contra la vicepresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández de Kichner.
(2023-05-24). Brasil descarta iniciar procesos judiciales por caso Vinicius. telesurtv.net Este martes se conoció que siete personas fueron detenidas en España por ataques racistas al jugador Vinícius Júnior, afrodescendiente brasileño, según indicó la policía.
(2023-05-24). Apátridas dominicanos piden al Congreso resolver su ciudadanía. telesurtv.net El Grupo Reconocido, una red cívica nacional independiente, conformada principalmente por dominicanos de ascendencia haitiana, protagoniza la protesta.
(2023-05-24). ONU pide ayuda para afectados por ciclón Mocha en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Se identificaron a quienes han perdido sus hogares, y los que carecen de acceso a servicios de salud y agua potable.
(2023-05-24). Sondeo: Frente Amplio mantiene ventaja en intención de voto en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los datos arrojaron que el 42 por ciento de los uruguayos votaría por el Frente Amplio.
(2023-05-24). Jueza niega preclusión en caso contra Uribe Vélez en Colombia. telesurtv.net Esta es la segunda vez que se niega la solicitud de preclusión del proceso contra el exmandatario colombiano.
(2023-05-24). Venezuela rechaza cuestionamiento sobre compromiso en lucha contra el terrorismo. telesurtv.net Venezuela reiteró el llamado a que EE.UU. respeste el derecho internacional y vuelva a la práctica de la diplomacia para fortalecer la estabilidad y la paz mundial.
(2023-05-24). Paraguay acumula 125 casos de mpox. telesurtv.net El 60 por ciento de casos mpox en Paraguay procede de Central, 39 por ciento de Asunción y un caso en Presidente Hayes.
(2023-05-24). Movilizan 191 brigadas para vacunar contra influenza en Sucre, Bolivia. telesurtv.net En las brigadas participan instituciones formativas, profesionales del Ministerio de Salud y la Confederación Médica.
(2023-05-24). Mantienen alerta en 21 provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net Se recomienda a las personas no cruzar ríos, arroyos y cañadas con altos volúmenes de agua.
(2023-05-24). Confirman cuarto foco de gripe aviar en Boquerón, Paraguay. telesurtv.net Aunque se reportan cuatro focos de l virus, el país no pierde su estatus de libre de la infección.
(2023-05-24). ONU llama a erradicar la fístula obstétrica para 2030. telesurtv.net El ente sanitario refirió que el 90 por ciento de los embarazos a los que se realiza la fístula, terminan en mortalidad infantil.
(2023-05-24). Reportan erupción del volcán Merapi en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Según los reportes, este martes el volcán expulsó materias volcánicas, incluida lava, a dos kilómetros de distancia.
(2023-05-24). ONU rechaza renovación del régimen de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net "El gobierno no puede pisotear el derecho a un juicio justo en nombre de la seguridad pública", señaló el informe.
(2023-05-24). Rusia afirma que derrotó ataque ucraniano en región de Bélgorod. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el comunicado del organismo castrense, fueron eliminados más de 70 efectivos ucranianos.
(2023-05-24). Docentes rumanos realizan huelga por aumento salariales. telesurtv.net Los profesores rumanos cobran alrededor de 520 euros mientras que la media nacional es de aproximadamente 800 euros.
(2023-05-24). Presidente iraní se reúne con su par indonesio en Yakarta. telesurtv.net Ambos líderes rubricaron un acuerdo preferencial de comercio en el Palacio Presidencial de Bogor, ubicado en Yakarta.
(2023-05-24). Thursday 6/1: Jail Former SF Fed Member & Silicon Valley CEO Gregory Becker! Bankers Out Of Fed Reserve. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Reserve | 101 Market St. | San Franciso…
(2023-05-24). Con Filo: Iroel (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El pasado jueves murió uno de los fundadores de este programa, una persona que quisimos, que queremos. Iroel Sánchez no solo fue ese dirigente, ese militante, del que hablaron las notas necrológicas: fue un aliado nuestro en este empeño por defender la verdad sobre Cuba. Y a él le rendimos homenaje hoy.
(2023-05-24). Falleció Fritz Suárez Silva, destacado profesional del periodismo cubano. cubadebate.cu El conocido periodista Fritz Suárez Silva falleció hoy en La Habana, tras una larga carrera en el periodismo y la televisión cubana. Suárez Silva era un profesional reconocido en temas internacionales en espacios estelares de la televisión cubana, que concluía con la frase "Y así las cosas…", sello distintivo de su estilo.
(2023-05-24). Las 3 del día: VI Pleno del Comité Central del PCC, preparación parlamentaria y otras noticias (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las 3 del día, el podcast donde los actualizaremos de lo que ha sido noticia este martes 23 de mayo. Hoy Darío Extremera y Yilena Héctor los invitan a repasar el resumen informativo de la jornada, donde se destaca el inicio del VI Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. Así que no se desconecte y póngase los audífonos que ya comenzamos.
(2023-05-24). Tenista Rafael Nadal posterga su adiós para 2024. cubadebate.cu Nadal anunció el fin de su carrera como deportista activo, pero no ha querido marcharse sin más y postergó su adiós para 2024. Ello apenas retrasa lo que por natura todos esperan, pero temen. Desde ya comienza la cuenta regresiva para la carrera de uno de los mejores tenistas que pasó por las canchas. Para muchos, el mejor.
(2023-05-24). Triple empate en cima de serie nacional de la pelota cubana. cubadebate.cu La victoria de Artemisa, el fracaso de Santiago de Cuba y la suspensión del duelo en que se enrolaría Mayabeque, ha propiciado un nuevo triple empate entre esos conjuntos en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que inició hoy sus undécimas subseries particulares.
(2023-05-24). Periodista absoluto, °Intelectual sin ego! cubadebate.cu Jamás entregó tarde, jamás escribió líneas de más, jamás las mandó mediante un tercero, jamás rehuyó el análisis de sus textos, ni discutió un arreglo conveniente. Traía los hábitos y la disciplina de la vieja escuela. Y con todas sus obras, sus guiones, sus libros, sus poemas, sus premios y reconocimientos, iba por el mundo como un sencillo hombre de pueblo. Cubanísimo periodista de múltiples talentos que se comportaba siempre como un aprendiz cuando ya era el Maestro.
(2023-05-24). Judge Napolitano and I Discuss the Aftermath of Bakhmut and I Discover Why the CIA is in Trouble. sonar21.com 
Judge Napolitano arrived safely in Switzerland and, thanks to the miracle of the internet, was able to do his show as scheduled. We discussed Bakhmut and the Ukrainian raid on…
(2023-05-24). Hezbollah Showcases Chinese-Made Mine Clearing System For First Time (Video). southfront.org 
Screengrab, via Twitter. | Hezbollah reportedly showcased the Chinese-made GBP12 man-portable mine clearing system for the first during a recent The exercise was held at a camp near the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in the southern Lebanese town of Mleeta on May 21 to celebrate the Resistance and Liberation Day. | The GBP12 consists of a rocket boos…
(2023-05-24). Infamous Saudi Cleric Moved Out From Syria's Greater Idlib — Reports. southfront.org 
Abdullah al-Muhaysini as seen in a propaganda video. | Infamous Saudi cleric Abdullah al-Muhaysini has moved from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is ruled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), to neighboring Turkey, several Syrian opposition sources revealed on May 22. | Al-Muhaysini arrived in Syria 2013 to support efforts to overthrow the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The cleric quickly aligned himself with jihadist groups, includin…
(2023-05-24). Iran Appoints Ambassador To Saudi Arabia. southfront.org 
Alireza Enayati, Via Twitter. | On May 23, Iran appointed Alireza Enayati, a veteran diplomat, as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia after resuming bilateral relations two months ago. | Enayati served as Iran's ambassador to Kuwait from 2014 to 2019. Later, he was director general of the Persian Gulf Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also previously served as assistant to the foreign minister, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency. | Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on March 10…
(2023-05-24). IRGC Says It Dismantled Terrorist Cell In Southeastern Iran. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 24, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it dismantled a terrorist cell during an operation in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan in cooperation with intelligence services. | In a statement, the guards said that two terrorists were killed and a third was captured during the operation. Loads of weapons and ammunition were also seized. | The IRGC didn't provide any additional information about the counter-terrorism operation, or clarify the allegiance of t…
(2023-05-24). Israeli Army Drops Leaflets Over Lebanon Warning People Against Approaching Frontline (Photos). southfront.org 
(2023-05-24). Eric Zuesse: Why The U.S. Debt-Limit 'Debate' Is A Charade Of 'Democracy'. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by According to the U.S. federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. military spending this year is
(2023-05-24). Argentine festival pays tribute to Cuban filmmaker. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine capital is hosting the 12th International Political Film Festival which includes a tribute to the renowned Cuban documentary filmmaker Santiago Alvarez (1919-1998).
(2023-05-24). Cuban FMC members meet with Cambodian Minister of Women's Affairs. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The delegation of the Federation of Cuban Women(FMC), led by its Secretary General Teresa Amarelle, visits the Kingdom of Cambodia and will meet with Minister of Women's Affairs Kantha Phavi on Wednesday.
(2023-05-24). Díaz-Canel assesses PCC's challenges. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina)The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the main challenge of this political organization is to search for solutions to face the country's economic challenges.
(2023-05-24). Bolivian justice summons extremists from province of Santa Cruz. plenglish.com La Paz, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The rector of the Gabriel René Moreno University, Vicente Cuellar, was summoned as a defendant by the Bolivian prosecutor's office and will testify about the violence that prevailed in Santa Cruz for 36 days at the end of 2022.
(2023-05-24). Cuba to participate in the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba expects to participate with some 400 athletes in the Pan American Games, the general secretary of the Cuban Olympic Committee, Ruperto Herrera, declared.
(2023-05-24). Parliament of Vietnam analyzes two draft laws. plenglish.com The bill of the Tender Law was debated last March by the Permanent Legislative Committee and seeks to guarantee transparency in these processes through compliance. | The Civil Defense Law bill, on the other hand, was presented last November to the fourth session of the Legislature, delimits the activities in this sphere and defines the rights and obligations of agencies, organizations and individuals in the exercise of their functions, as well as the management and State resources for its execution. | The said bill has the purpose of completing and improving the legal framework for the prevention, control and ac…
(2023-05-24). Iran: Outgoing security chief Shamkhani planning bid for presidency. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). Israel passes budget after increasing funds to ultra-Orthodox communities. middleeasteye.net 
Israel passes budget after increasing funds to ultra-Orthodox communities | Government accused of 'looting' public purse after deals with far-right and ultra-Orthodox coalition partners to pass parliament vote | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 07: 47 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, ahead of a vote on the national budget on 23 May 2023 at the parliament in Jer…
(2023-05-24). Turkey elections: Anti-refugee politician backs Kilicdaroglu, hints he'll become 'interior minister'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). Arabic press review: Egyptian prisoners launch collective hunger strike. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Egyptian prisoners launch collective hunger strike | Meanwhile, Qatar is set to boost investments in Egypt while Saudi Arabia tops regional box office revenues | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 13: 53 | A media tour of the Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in Badr City, 70 kilometres northeast of Cairo, on 16 January 2022 (AFP)
| Egypt: Hunger strike begins over jail condi…
(2023-05-24). Cuba to host 10th International Congress of Social Work. plenglish.com 
Matanzas, Cuba, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Community sustainability and inclusion are among the issues to be tackled in the 10th International Congress of Social Work, which Cuba will be hosting from June 27 to 30 in the Varadero resort's hotel facilities.
(2023-05-24). Third Cuba-EU Joint Council to be held in Havana. plenglish.com During the meeting, the status of the implementation of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (ADPC) will be assessed, which was signed on December 12, 2016 and began to be implemented provisionally on November 1, 2017. | The Ministry detailed that the ADPC is since then the regulatory framework of relations, establishing the basis for enhancing stable, mutually beneficial and long-term ties, on principles of mutual respect, reciprocity and equality. | Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez, and the EU High Representative, Vice-President of the European Comission, Josep Borrell will chair…
(2023-05-23). G7 Hiroshima meeting damages the quest for world peace. peoplesworld.org 
One would think that the G7, the most powerful nations in the world meeting in Hiroshima—the site of the explosion of a nuclear bomb that killed tens of thousands and maimed many for generations—would bring the world at least a bit closer to nuclear disarmament and the admittedly elusive goal of world peace. It didn't …
(2023-05-23). The view from China: U.S. debt ceiling 'crisis' reveals wasteful military spending. peoplesworld.org 
Due to clashes between the two major political parties, weak governance, and huge military expenditures driven by a Cold War mentality, the U.S. is now unable to pay back its debts without borrowing new money. The U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the U.S. might face a default for the first time in history …
(2023-05-23). State politics is where policy that matters is determined. peoplesworld.org 
With all the concentration on the rocky relations between Democratic President Joe Biden and the radical right-wingers and Trumpites who are puppeteers of the U.S. House Republican majority, voters can easily often forget that politics in statehouses matters—often more than Congress and politics on the national level. Want proof? Look at two examples, one positive …
(2023-05-23). 'For us, extractivism is lethal': The ongoing colonial violence of resource extraction in Latin America. therealnews.com 
From the defeat of the coup government in Bolivia, the election of Xiomara Castro in Honduras, and the rise of Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico, to the historic election of Gustavo Petro in Colombia and the return of Lula in Brazil, left-leaning governments are changing the political landscape of Latin America. However, even more progressive parties and ruling coalitions have failed to rein in the violence of the resource extraction economy and the domineering power of international capital flowing through mining, drilling, and deforestation operations across the hemisphere. Indigenous and environmenta…
(2023-05-23). Socialists want to crack down on Israeli war crimes. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in A group of New York legislators recently put forth a bill that would ensure the state government can't use public money to fund human rights abuses that have been found illegal under international law. The idea seems straightforward — why would government dollars be used to fund illegal activities? | In a sensible world, the principles set out in "Not on Our Dime," a New Yo…
(2023-05-23). Nine years after deadly 'incel' attack, threat of male supremacism is growing. splcenter.org
(2023-05-23). AUKUS Powers are Militarising Papua New Guinea in Preparation for War with China. strategic-culture.org
(2023-05-23). Modi at Hiroshima — Optics, Politics, Reality. strategic-culture.org Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits abroad are carefully choreographed events, given their optics domestically. Perhaps, this is even more so today as general elections loom ahead and in Hiroshima, Modi was taking the stage after the crushing defeat in the Karnataka election, which was as much political for the ruling BJP as personal for Modi himself.
(2023-05-23). Colonial Clown Karim Khan's Place Is in the Dock, but There Is More to It. strategic-culture.org Russian investigative organs have sent him a clear message that the party is over and that there is a steep personal price to be paid for recklessness and impertinence. | Russians are proverbially slow to react, but when they do get started … it is prudent to be careful. We have been wondering what Russia's war crimes Investigative Committee was doing since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine and what legal instruments it was prepared to use in the pursuit of its objectives. The answers to these questions even now are not entirely clear, but at least some encouraging news has recently emerged on the legal…
(2023-05-23). Biden's F-16 Move Is Flight of Fancy Signifying Desperation. strategic-culture.org Biden is acting tough and he is once more recklessly escalating the war with Russia with his latest move on sending F-16s. | It's no coincidence that U.S. President Joe Biden made a sharp U-turn to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on the same weekend that the NATO-backed Kiev regime just lost the strategic battle for Artyomovsk (Bakhmut). | Recall that Biden had emphatically said no to supplying the American warplane to Ukraine partly out of concern to not antagonize Russia. | The battle for the transport hub city in the Donbass region had been raging for eight months. Some commentators have compared the pivotal…
(2023-05-23). Student Suspected Of Setting Deadly Fire In Guyana School. telesurenglish.net Guyanese authorities said on Tuesday that a dormitory fire at a girls' boarding school in Guyana in which 19 girls died was incited by a female student after her cell phone was confiscated. | RELATED: | "A female student is suspected of setting the devastating fire because the dorm mother and a teacher took her cell phone from her," police said in a statement. | According to Homeland Security Advisor Gerald Gouveia, the 16…
(2023-05-23). Director Of TeleSur To Receive Journalism Award In Honduras. telesurenglish.net Patricia Villegas, Colombian journalist and director of the TeleSUR network, will receive this Wednesday, May 24, one of the "Mártires de la Resistencia" journalism awards from the hands of the President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro. | Related: | During the gala, Villegas will receive the "Wendy àÅvila" award, in honor of the young woman who dedicated herself to the struggle against the coup d'état against Manuel Zelaya…
(2023-05-23). Brazil In State Of Health Emergency Due To Avian Influenza. telesurenglish.net The Brazilian government on Tuesday declared a state of animal health emergency throughout the country, according to press reports. | RELATED: | The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced on May 22 the declaration of the state of emergency for 180 days, with the objective of preventing the disease from reaching subsistence and commercial poultry, in order to preserve people's health. | The declaration all…
(2023-05-23). WSJ Journalist To Remain In Detention – Moscow Court. telesurenglish.net Moscow's Lefortovo Court on Tuesday upheld a decision to extend the detention of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) journalist Evan Gershkovich for three months. | RELATED: | "By the decision of the Lefortovsky District Court of the city of Moscow dated May 23, 2023, the period of detention of Evan Gershkovich was extended for three months and one day, i.e. until August 30, 2023," the court said according to Russia's main news agency TASS. | Gershkovich,…
(2023-05-23). Four Soccer Fans Arrested for Vinicius Hate Crime in Spain. telesurenglish.net
(2023-05-23). Cuba Rejects Being in US List of Not-Collaborating Countries. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cuba described as "mendacious accusations" the US decision to keep the island on its list of countries that do not "fully" cooperate against terrorism. | RELATED: | Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez considered that Cuba's permanence on that list is an "abominable crime that the U.S. has practiced without scruples and uses opportunistically as a tool of political coercion." | Previously, the State Department included Cuba for the…
(2023-05-23). Imperial and Agilent renew partnership for flagship analytical science facility. imperial.ac.uk Imperial and Agilent Technologies have announced the extension of their partnership to support advanced analytical science.
(2023-05-23). Festival of Learning and Teaching celebrates education innovation. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has hosted its second collaborative and celebratory festival dedicated to education innovation and achievement.
(2023-05-23). Sam Altman: Artificial Intelligence, the Bilderberg Group, and Worldcoin. thelastamericanvagabond.com OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently testified in front of a U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee regarding the recent rise of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the potential for disruption to numerous industries. In addition to OpenAI's ChatGPT experiencing a surge in popularity, A.I. generated art and even A.I. generated photography winning prizes make it clear that the
(2023-05-23). Appleton, WI: The fight for justice for Jimmie Sanders continues 6 years on. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI — Family, friends and community members gathered in downtown Appleton this weekend to demand justice for Jimmie Sanders on the sixth anniversary of his murder at the hands of the Appleton Police Department. | On May 21, 2017, Sanders was shot and killed by Officer Jay Steinke after APD was called to respond to gunfire at Jack's Apple Pub in downtown Appleton. Upon arrival at the bar Steinke opened fire into the crowd, hitting Sanders — an innocent bystander — four times and fatally wounding him. | The rally was organized by Sanders friends and family, and it provided an outlet for c…
(2023-05-23). FRSO Political Program now available in Spanish. fightbacknews.org The Spanish translation of the political program of Freedom Road Socialist Organization is now available as a paperback book. We hope that this new translation will help to bring revolutionary ideas to a wider audience, including the Chicano liberation and immigrant rights movement. | FRSO is an organization that recognizes the existence of the Chicano nation of Aztlán and sees its struggle for liberation as an important part of our strategy for revolution in the United States. The introduction to our program states, | "In 1846, the U.S. launched a war that resulted in the theft of northern Mexico and the exten…
(2023-05-23). Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela closes 75th Nakba Commemoration Tour. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL- "Let us all join hands in the inevitable march to freedom for Palestine and we dare to dream of a free Palestine where Muslims, Christians and Jews can live side by side in peace as they have done for centuries," stated Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, South African member of parliament and grandson of revolutionary icon Nelson Mandela, to an audience of 400 at the Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, on Saturday, May 20. | Chicago was the sixth and final city Mandela visited during the Nakba Commemoration Tour organized by the United States Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and the National Alliance…
(2023-05-23). Downtown NOLA Starbucks workers win union election. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On May 22, workers at Starbucks on Poydras Street won their union election in an 11 to 5 vote. This is the second Starbucks to unionize in the state of Louisiana and the first with a majority-Black workplace. Baristas complain of unpredictable schedules, insufficient hours, lack of seniority-based promotions, and unsafe working conditions. On Mardi Gras day, a customer reached across the bar to punch a barista. Corporate only approved that customer's ban after the union drive began, months later. | "We're already winning safety protections just by unionizing. We got bumped to the priority store…
(2023-05-23). Flag March: The Annual Israeli Display of Jewish Supremacy. mintpressnews.com The annual display of Jewish Supremacy in Palestine, known as the Flag March, is part of a campaign of intimidation in cities around the country that have a significant Palestinian population.
(2023-05-23). U.S. EUCOM, NATO to hold air, missile exercise in Balkans. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaMay 19, 2023 Exercise Astral Knight to take place 22-27 May in Balkans United States Air Forces in Europe — Air Forces Africa Airmen and aircraft from across the U.S. and throughout the European theater have begun arriving in Croatia and Albania to prepare for Astral Knight …
(2023-05-23). "Bomber built to nuke Russia": U.S. B-1B Lancers deployed to Baltic against backdrop of massive war games — video. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaMay 23, 2023 Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers return to Europe U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to RAF Fairford, May 23, for Bomber Task Force Europe 2023-3 to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of U.S. European Command and NATO…. Two of the Texas-based supersonic …
(2023-05-23). Egypt: NATO consolidates foothold on African continent. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 17, 2023 NATO Military Delegation visits Partner Egypt From 14th to 17th May 2023, a military delegation from NATO's Cooperative Security Division, led by its Director, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella travelled to Egypt to meet with senior diplomatic and military representatives to discuss their ongoing military cooperation and possibilities to deepen the existing partnership. …
(2023-05-23). Resident physicians strike at Elmhurst hospital in Queens, New York. wsws.org In a fight for improved pay and benefits, the residents are waging the first strike by New York City doctors since 1990.
(2023-05-23). Following failed kidnapping of Imran Khan, Pakistan's regime desperately cracks down on dissent. geopoliticaleconomy.com Pakistan's toppled Prime Minister Imran Khan tried to defend himself against bogus corruption charges, but the military kidnapped him. The Supreme Court ruled it was an unlawful arrest and he was freed. So now the unelected regime is cracking down hard, threatening to prosecute protesters in army courts.
(2023-05-23). Bogota court refuses to drop fraud and bribery charges against Uribe. colombiareports.com A Bogota judge thwarted prosecution an attempt to drop fraud and bribery charges against Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe on Tuesday. The prosecution asked to drop the charges despite compelling…
(2023-05-23). Lasso en Ecuador, una gestión y actuar anunciado. globalizacion.ca El tétrico millonario banquero, exitoso evasor de impuestos, Guillermo Lasso, quien había intentado por tres veces, en 2013 y 2017, llegar al poder absoluto en Ecuador, finalmente inicia la presidencia de Ecuador desde el 24 de mayo del 2021. | Primero,…
(2023-05-23). øPara quién espía en México el software espía israelí Pegasus? globalizacion.ca El subsecretario de Derechos Humanos, Población y Migración de la Secretaría mexicana de Gobernación, Alejandro Encinas, fue espiado en repetidas ocasiones: su teléfono celular fue infectado varias veces con el software espía israelí Pegasus, incluso el año pasado, cuando estaba…
(2023-05-23). Argentina — Efervescencia de yuanes. globalizacion.ca La necesidad argentina de cuidar dólares y el avance de la moneda china en el mercado mundial. El anuncio, el 26 de abril pasado, de que la Argentina y China podrían intercambiar comercio usando yuanes y pesos en vez de…
(2023-05-23). De la guerra en la que nos ha metido Estados Unidos y que da razón a la argumentación de Rusia. globalizacion.ca "Rusia no debe ganar esta guerra" fue la afirmación inicial de los Estados Unidos, entonces podía sonar retórica, pero ahora se va desvelando que es la consigna que sustenta la entrega progresiva de armamento a quienes mandan en Ucrania. | Podemos…
(2023-05-23). Ecuador — Juegos políticos, dictadura constitucional y elecciones. globalizacion.ca Dictadura constitucional | Pareciera que la discusión versa sobre la constitucionalidad del Decreto 741 de disolución de la Asamblea Nacional y adelanto de las elecciones, por "grave crisis política y conmoción interna". Pero el problema es, ante todo, político. | La capacidad…
(2023-05-23). Mentiras piadosas estadounidenses: Deuda, déficit y emisión monetaria. globalizacion.ca 
No existen diferencias entre mentiras blancas y mentiras negras, de hecho, son exactamente igual de falsas que las invenciones raciales. Las miradas étnicas consisten en tratar a una persona de manera no favorable por tener características asociadas con una raza;…
(2023-05-23). Ucrania intenta una contraofensiva política en Latinoamérica. globalizacion.ca Con la presentación del canciller Dmitró Kuleba, invitado estelar de la IXa Cumbre de Jefes de Estados y/o Gobierno de la Asociación de Estados del Caribe (AEC), realizada en Guatemala del 8 al 12 de mayo, comenzó formalmente la contraofensiva…
(2023-05-23). US Border Patrol agents shot and killed Arizona man at his home in remote border community. wsws.org The shooting occurred in the Border Patrol's Tucson Sector, which, according to the CBP, has the highest number of use-of-force incidents across the agency with 158 incidents reported so far this year.
(2023-05-23). International Mission to Colombia to Share Ways to Stop Abusive Corporate Claims. ips-dc.org 
12 representatives of organizations from 8 Latin American countries and other parts of the world will visit Colombia to participate in a mission to share their experiences of standing up to corporate greed and stopping abusive transnational claims in the courts.
(2023-05-23). Final Straw: Mutual Aid At The Border in Tijuana with El Comedor. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with El Comedor, an anarchist mutual aid project based out of Tijuana, Mexico. Listen and Download HERE This week, we're sharing a recent chat with Devi Machete, an anarchist involved in the Tijuana mutual aid project known as Contra Viento y Marea Comedor which distributes…
(2023-05-23). System Fail: Rise of AI, Resistance Committees in Sudan, and Defending Squats in Barcelona. itsgoingdown.org subMedia.Tv returns with a new episode of System Fail, featuring a look at the rise of Artificial Intelligence, resistance in Sudan, and defending squats in Barcelona. As technological advances in Artificial Intelligence are poised render the labour of millions obsolete, humans in industrialized nations must decide whether to succumb to existential despair or embrace their…
(2023-05-23). Community Mobilizes and Defends Church Drag Event from Proud Boys in Portage, Michigan. itsgoingdown.org Report back from recent community mobilization against the Proud Boys in defense of a church drag event in Portage, Michigan. The day begin with cool Michigan sunshine. The type of day that comes around maybe twice a year when it is not swamp-ass hot or bitter cold. The kind of day that reminds you that…
(2023-05-23). Graffiti Writers Are Painting Over a Pro-Police "Street Art" Campaign Backed by a Tech Billionaire in San Francisco. itsgoingdown.org 
(2023-05-23). Hungary's Orban Says Ukraine War Can Only End With Deal Between Russia and US. news.antiwar.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Tuesday that Ukraine is unlikely to win the war against Russia and that the only way the conflict can end is through a deal between the US and Russia. "Looking at the reality, the figures, the surroundings, the fact that NATO is not ready to send troops, it is …
(2023-05-23). Israeli Military Chief Says 'We Have the Ability to Hit Iran'. news.antiwar.com The head of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) threatened Tuesday that Israel could soon take action against Iran over its nuclear program and said the IDF has "the ability to hit Iran." Iran is currently enriching some uranium at 60%, a step the country took in response to an Israeli sabotage attack on its Natanz …
(2023-05-23). Got a degree, but no Job? | With Aunindyo Chakravarty. peoplesdispatch.org Journalist and analyst Aunindyo Chakravarty talks about the phenomenon of educated Indian youth failing to get jobs. Unemployment amongst those with graduate or post graduate degrees is twice as much as that amongst those with lesser education…
(2023-05-23). Floods in Italy's Emilia-Romagna are a sign of unfurling climate crisis and state's failure in adaptation. peoplesdispatch.org Two waves of floods—in the first week of May and another that started on May 16—hit the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, killing 16 people and displacing over 50,000…
(2023-05-23). Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia following thaw in relations. peoplesdispatch.org The two regional powers—at loggerheads for the last seven years after Saudi Arabia executed prominent Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr—officially re-established diplomatic relations after a historic deal mediated by China in March…
(2023-05-23). Economy must be 'at service of life': resisting debt and neocolonialism in Africa. peoplesdispatch.org A dossier and accompanying discussion hosted by the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research interrogates the vicious cycle of debt rooted in neocolonial extraction that continues to trap countries across the African continent…
(2023-05-23). Pushing to Stop Line 5, Again. progressive.org With the pipeline potentially one storm away from a spill, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are seeking an emergency shutdown of operations.
(2023-05-23). Biden's New Border Rule Adds More Barriers for Refugees. progressive.org The "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways" rule, the Biden administration's new immigration order, is in many ways as draconian in rejecting asylum claims as the pandemic-era Title 42 that it replaces.
(2023-05-23). States Are Greenwashing Fossil Fuels As Environmentally Friendly. progressivehub.net ARIELLE SAMUELSON AND EMILY ATKIN | HEATED…
(2023-05-23). Should Biden Use A $1 Trillion Coin To End The Debt Ceiling Crisis? progressivehub.net MAURICE BP WEEKS | IN THESE TIMES…
(2023-05-23). House Tackles Congressional Corruption — Yet Again. progressivehub.net EVE OTTENBERG | COUNTERPUNCH…
(2023-05-23). The Military-Industrial Complex Is Triggering US Debt Crisis. progressivehub.net JEFFREY D. SACHS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-05-23). The Heat: 10 Years of the Belt & Road Initiative. america.cgtn.com 
A massive project connecting the world. We will take a look at 10 years of China's Belt and Road initiative.
(2023-05-23). Japan's Labor Movement Is Taking Up the Demands of Part-Time and Temporary Workers. jacobin.com In Japan, part-time and temporary workers account for nearly 40% of the workforce.
(2023-05-23). Global Trade in Renewable Energy Assets Soars. socialistproject.ca 
Secondary market transactions are a common feature of Public Private Partnerships (Whitfield, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2019) and are now a core element of the renewable energy sector as detailed in A Global Renewable Energy Secon…
(2023-05-23). Ucrania, el momento de la verdad. thealtworld.com 
Hace más de un año, desde el 24 de febrero de 2022, que el mundo tiene los ojos puestos en el conflicto ucraniano. Las potencias occidentales sostienen a Kiev en el plano financiero, le entregan increíbles cantidades de armas y municiones pero evitan implicarse directamente en el teatro de operaciones. Moscú da infinitas muestras de paciencia y finge no ver los consejeros militares presentes en el terreno. Pero ahora hemos llegado a un punto de ruptura en que Occidente puede verse arrastrado a la guerra por el uso deliberado de su armamento contra el territorio nacional de la Federación Rusa, dentro de las fronte…
(2023-05-23). The moment of truth in Ukraine. thealtworld.com 
Since February 24, 2022, the eyes of the world have been on the Ukrainian conflict. The West is supporting Kiev financially, delivering incredible quantities of arms and ammunition, but is careful not to get directly involved in the theater of operations. Moscow remains patient and pretends not to see the foreign military advisors present on the ground. We are reaching a tipping point where the West could be precipitated into war by a deliberate use of their weapons against Russia on its pre-2014 territory. This is why six EU states are suddenly recommending peace negotiations and two good offices missions are be…
(2023-05-23). Le moment de vérité en Ukraine. thealtworld.com 
Depuis le 24 février 2022, le monde a les yeux tournés vers le conflit ukrainien. Les Occidentaux soutiennent financièrement Kiev, lui livrent des quantités invraisemblables d'armes et de munitions, mais veillent à ne pas s'impliquer directement sur le théâtre des opérations. Moscou reste patient et fait mine de ne pas voir les conseillers militaires étrangers présents sur le terrain. Nous arrivons à un point de basculement où les Occidentaux pourraient être précipités dans la guerre par un usage délibéré de leurs armes contre la Russie sur son territoire d'avant 2014. C'est pourquoi six États de l'UE recommanden…
(2023-05-23). Beneath the rhetorical veneer of Abu Dis. thealtworld.com In 2019, when the Trump administration revealed the so-called "Deal of the Century", a hypothetical capital of Palestine in the town of Abu Dis was revealed as the alternative to the Palestinian people's claim on Jerusalem. Israel had laid the groundwork for the announcement with its earlier unilateral declaration that Jerusalem remains its "undivided" capital. | The commotion regarding Jerusalem had more to do with global ridicule of former US President Donald Trump, than the political rights of the Palestinian people. With annexation on the table, what were the odds that Palestinians would or will ever retain a…
(2023-05-23). British delegate in Seoul: Global capitalist system teetering over the abyss. thecommunists.org The following speech was delivered by Comrade Joti Brar on behalf of our party at the fourth international conference of the World Anti-imperialist Platform in Seoul on 15 May 2023. ***** Comrades, I began my party's contribution to our conference in Caracas two months ago by saying that our event was taking place at a …
(2023-05-23). Remarks from Xie Feng new Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
New Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng met with Chinese and foreign reporters at the arrival hall in the JFK International Airport in New York. Here are his remarks.
(2023-05-23). Blind bird watching initiative. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia is home to more than 1,900 different bird species. Bird watchers love to travel to this biodiverse hotspot to take in the beauty of nature. A pioneering initiative in Latin America, wants to give the visually-impaired greater access to this natural treasure. CGTN's …
(2023-05-23). China-California Business Forum. america.cgtn.com 
The China-California Business Forum was held this week in Los Angeles bringing together scores of business organizations and companies with the goal of expanding business ties and bilateral trade between the two nations. This year's guest province of honor was Jiangsu. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan …
(2023-05-23). "Humanity's Debt to Medical Science" jamanetwork.com In the Current History Magazine for April, Mr. Fred C. Kelly, who on previous occasions has indulged in antimedical propaganda, published an attack on modern medicine entitled, "Is Better Health Due to the Doctors?" It was apparently the view of Mr. Kelly that the great advances in sanitation and hygiene, as well as in the care of disease, were due to other agencies. In the same publication for May, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, President-elect of the American Medical Association, replies to Mr. Kelly and indicates promptly his belief that the attack is a good illustration of what modern medicine is likely to mean to tho…
(2023-05-23). Catheter Ablation Using Pulmonary Vein Isolation With vs Without Posterior Left Atrial Wall Isolation in Persistent AF. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The recent CAPLA multicenter trial reported that patients had no improvement in arrhythmia-free survival after single ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) with posterior wall isolation (PWI) in addition to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) vs PVI alone. This finding contradicts outcome data from multiple randomized trials, which have demonstrated incremental benefit of PWI. We are concerned that there appear to have been some major weaknesses in the study design and the ablation strategy, which may have affected the results of this study.
(2023-05-23). Four-Year Visual Outcomes After Intravitreous Aflibercept for Vision-Threatening Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study presented outcomes of treating nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) without center-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) with 2.0-mg aflibercept intravitreal injections. The authors concluded that initiating aflibercept induction therapy with regular quarterly treatments reduced the probability of anatomic disease progression to PDR or CI-DME with no gain in mean change in visual acuity from baseline to 4 years.
(2023-05-23). Catheter Ablation Using Pulmonary Vein Isolation With vs Without Posterior Left Atrial Wall Isolation in Persistent AF—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply The CAPLA study was the first and largest (N‚Äâ=‚Äâ338) randomized multicenter international study to compare PVI alone with PVI with PWI using radiofrequency ablation in patients with persistent AF. First, we agree with the goal expressed by Dr Mohanty and colleagues to improve outcomes with ablation in patients with persistent AF, and we share their disappointment with the lack of improvement in arrhythmia outcomes with the addition of PWI. However, the findings from CAPLA were consistent with those from similarly rigorous multicenter randomized trials with intensive f…
(2023-05-23). Four-Year Visual Outcomes After Intravitreous Aflibercept for Vision-Threatening Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In our study, the DRCR Retina Network Protocol W control group received sham injections, rather than PRP, based on the current standard of care in North America for eyes with moderate to severe NPDR. Although PRP is performed in select patients with severe NPDR, there is no clear treatment mandate generalizable to most eyes with severe NPDR. Indeed, the American Academy of Ophthalmology Diabetic Retinopathy Preferred Practice Pattern notes that the Diabetic Retinopathy Study "demonstrated that eyes with severe NPDR and non—high-risk PDR had a reduced risk of severe vision loss with PRP but suggeste…
(2023-05-23). Reducing Opioid Use for Chronic Pain With a Group-Based Intervention. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares the efficacy of a multicomponent, group-based, self-management intervention vs usual care in reducing opioid use and improving pain-related disability in patients taking strong opioids to treat chronic pain from nonmalignant causes.
(2023-05-23). Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation. jamanetwork.com This cohort study assesses residual mitral regurgitation and mitral gradient outcomes as well as clinical outcomes after transcatheter mitral valve repair in a registry of patients with moderate to severe or severe degenerative mitral regurgitation.
(2023-05-23). Coronary Artery Calcium and Polygenic Risk Scores to Predict CHD. jamanetwork.com This study involving 2 large, community-based, longitudinal, cohort studies whether adding 2 markers—coronary artery calcium score and polygenic risk score—to traditional risk factor—based scores improves predicting coronary heart disease among middle-aged to older adults.
(2023-05-23). Does Poetry Make Nothing Happen? jamanetwork.com The poem "Fireflies" opens with a counterfactual—the poem the author intended to write but did not is the poem that follows, which ends up reflecting the anguish following the May 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and 2 teachers were killed. A series of elegiac images depicting carefree youth tinged with a distant awareness of death's mysteries guides the reader to the poet's recognition that her "…childhood of glowworms, pigtails,/and tattered red sneakers flying through space/has vanished." The poem then powerfully concludes, as if it were powerless, "Silence became gunshots, laug…
(2023-05-23). Patient Information: Narcolepsy. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes narcolepsy types, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
(2023-05-23). ACA Had "Minimal" Effect on Health Insurance Stability. jamanetwork.com Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reduced the proportion of uninsured US residents from 20% to 12.5% in any given month, the legislation had little effect on their ability to maintain health coverage, according to a recent study.
(2023-05-23). Growth of Home Care Coverage Outpaced Number of Workers. jamanetwork.com Although Medicaid's coverage for home- and community-based services has expanded over the last 2 decades, the growth of the workforce has not kept pace, according to an analysis published in Health Affairs.
(2023-05-23). Updated Meta-analysis: Cranberry Products Reduced UTI Risk. jamanetwork.com Cranberry products—including juice or capsules—reduced the risk of symptomatic, confirmed urinary tract infections (UTIs) in several groups, according to results published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
(2023-05-23). BCG Vaccine Not Effective Against COVID-19. jamanetwork.com Although the bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used primarily to protect against tuberculosis, previous research has suggested it might also guard against other infections. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers hypothesized that vaccination with BCG, which seems to cause epigenetic changes in immune cells that promote a stronger immune response against pathogens, might be effective against COVID-19.
(2023-05-23). Ownership Data Now Available for Hospice and Home Health Agencies. jamanetwork.com The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released ownership information about more than 6000 Medicare-certified hospices and 11‚ÄØ000 home health agencies. The publicly available data include information about mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and changes in ownership, as well as whether a given agency's owners are direct or indirect and whether they are an individual or organization.
(2023-05-23). RSV Infection During Infancy Tied to Asthma Later. jamanetwork.com Healthy children who were not infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during their first year of life were 26% less likely to have asthma by age 5 years than those who had been infected, according to results from an observational study that included 1946 participants. The researchers calculated that preventing RSV infections during infancy could avoid 15% of asthma cases in 5-year-olds.
(2023-05-23). Swapping Out Sugary Drinks Associated With Lower Mortality. jamanetwork.com For adults with type 2 diabetes, consuming more than 1 serving of a sugar-sweetened drink per day was linked to a 20% increase in all-cause mortality as well as an increase in cardiovascular disease events and death compared with drinking less than 1 serving per month, according to data from 15‚ÄØ486 participants who were followed up for almost 19 years. Increased consumption of beverages including tea, coffee, plain water, and low-fat milk were associated with lower mortality.
(2023-05-23). HIV Status Not Linked to Treatment Outcomes for People With Mpox. jamanetwork.com Although a disproportionate number of mpox cases—between 35% and 47%, according to some studies—occur in people who also have HIV infection, research comparing the safety and outcomes of mpox treatments in patients with and without HIV is lacking.
(2023-05-23). XBB.1.16 Deemed COVID-19 "Variant of Interest" jamanetwork.com After increasing in prevalence during the early months of 2023, the Omicron descendent XBB.1.16 is now a variant of interest, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced. XBB.1.16, a combination of 2 BA.2 lineages, accounted for 4.15% of COVID-19 cases worldwide as of the week of March 27, up from 0.52% 4 weeks prior. More than 30 countries have reported XBB.1.16 cases, the majority of which are in India.
(2023-05-23). Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Threats, and Diagnostic Advances—Highlights From ECCMID, Europe's Largest Infectious Disease Conference. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article is an interview with ECCMID program director Jacob Moran-Gilad, MD, MPH.
(2023-05-23). Autism Prevalence Has Been on the Rise in the US for Decades—And That's Progress. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article discusses advancements in understanding and characterizing autism over the past 20 years.
(2023-05-23). Between a Yoga Mat and a Hard Place. tomdispatch.com Are you worried about the rising political power of violent white nationalists in America? Well, you've got plenty of company, including U.S. national security and counterterrorism officials. And we're worried, too — worried enough, in fact, to feel that it's time to take a look at the experience of India, where Hindu supremacist dogma has increasingly been enforced through violent means. While there are striking parallels between both countries, India appears to have ventured further down the road of far-right violence. Its experience could potentially offer Americans some valuable, if grim, lessons. As a…
(2023-05-23). Judge Rejects White Vigilante's Defense Motions Against Black Foreman, Sets Sentencing Date. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-23). Rafael Correa's shadow back on Ecuador's horizon. unitedworldint.com PIA Global and United Word International share this exclusive interview with Ricardo Patiño Aroca, former foreign minister and minister of economy and defense in the government of Rafael Correa (in government 2007 — 2017). Aroca presents us an analysis of the current situation in the brotherly Andean country. In the session that began this Tuesday, …
(2023-05-23). Biden picks fossil fuel profits over planet with approval of Mountain Valley Pipeline. liberationnews.org 
In yet another move contradicting his campaign promises of climate action, the Biden administration recently granted approval of a 303-mile natural gas pipeline in the heart of Appalachia, despite the rapidly destabilizing climate.
(2023-05-23). Why In-N-Out Burger Is Fighting A Landmark Climate Bill. levernews.com 
(2023-05-23). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Parasite (w/ Jessica Burbank). levernews.com
(2023-05-23). President Maduro Highlights the Importance of UNASUR. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated his defense of "continental integration" on the 15th anniversary of the signing of the founding treaty of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR). | RELATED: | "On a day like today, Commander Hugo Chavez promoted the creation of UNASUR, taking up the premise of a great homeland that our liberator Simon Bolivar outlined," he said. | "We are still giving…
(2023-05-23). Cuba Has Been Saving Lives Worldwide for 60 Years. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cubans celebrate the 60th anniversary of the start of the solidarity actions that their doctors and health workers have carried out around the world. | RELATED: | "Today is a day of gratitude for the opportunity we have had to be part of this great army of white coats that is making history in the five continents," said Idael Cabrera, a doctor who is part of a Cuban mission in Ghana. | "The whole world knows the value and commitment of our prof…
(2023-05-23). East African Countries Start Training of Rapid Reaction Forces. telesurenglish.net On Monday, troops from 10 East African countries began a two-week training at the United Nations Regional Service Centre in Uganda. | RELATED: | Personnel from Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda participated in the training that aims to enhance the understanding of peace support mission planning, said the East African Standby Force (EASF). | "We cannot fulfil our mandate of enhancing peace and s…
(2023-05-23). Washington Wooing Saudi Against China's Gulf Dominance. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-23). The Gangneung self-immolation: a sign of the acute confrontation between the government and the unions, in which there is no clear right or wrong. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-23). The USA wants to make the Japanese and South Koreans go to war with China. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-23). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary. cepr.net On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading experts in the study of economic sanctions to help to answer a critical, but often-ignored, question: What are the human consequences of US economic sanctions? Assessing a wide range of evidence, the findings of our panelists were unanimous: economic …
(2023-05-23). Following Failed Kidnapping Of Imran Khan, Regime Cracks Down On Dissent. popularresistance.org Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan pledged to build a "Naya Pakistan" — a New Pakistan. He hoped to break with decades of internal misrule and gross corruption and offer a hopeful future for the world's fifth-most populous country, of nearly 248 million people. | Khan's vision also meant a New Pakistan that ended its external dependencies and subordinate relationship with Washington, which could only be described as neo-colonial. | Khan's period in power came at a bad time, especially because of the Covid-19 crisis, and his own rule did at times reflect a lack of political acumen and an inability t…
(2023-05-23). Training Formerly Incarcerated Leaders To Fight Mass Incarceration. popularresistance.org Over 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the US today, and even greater 5.5 million people are subjected to the wide-ranging system of mass punishment from parole, probation, and beyond. One organization, JustLeadershipUSA, seeks to tackle the prison system by building leaders among formerly incarcerated people, and fighting for change from the local level up. JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins joins Rattling the Bars to explain the work of her organization and how it seeks to bring about to change. | DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA as the President and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA (JL…
(2023-05-23). May 27: International Day Of Action For Black Power Activists. popularresistance.org In early May, African People's Socialist Party (APSP) Chairman Omali Yeshitela, 81, was shackled in handcuffs and leg irons after reporting to the Middle District Federal Court in Tampa for his arraignment in a courtroom packed with supporters. | Chairman Yeshitela faces federal charges after a lifetime of organizing dedicated to "the liberation for Africa and African people everywhere." | Penny Hess, 77, and Jesse Nevel, 33, two white people working under the leadership of the APSP also face charges after organizing for decades in the white community for solidarity and reparations to the black community. | The "
(2023-05-23). The Movement To Stop Dollar Stores From Suffocating Black Communities. popularresistance.org For years, the Rev. Donald Perryman wondered why the formerly thriving Black downtown of Toledo, Ohio, couldn't get a grocery store. | His suspicions were confirmed after a city study found in 2020 that the opening of new Dollar General stores drove other companies out of business, deterring potential grocers from investing there. He, along with a group of ministers, knew that in order to get a supermarket, they had to stop new chain dollar stores from plaguing their communities. They made great strides when the Toledo City Council passed a moratorium the same year that required new small-box retail stores to app…
(2023-05-23). In 49 States, Your Boss Can Hold You Captive. popularresistance.org This week, state legislators in Minnesota passed a package of pro-labor measures that instantly makes the state the envy of workers everywhere. The new laws include paid sick days for everyone, banning noncompete agreements, a crackdown on wage theft, and a wage board to set pay in the nursing home industry. All a big deal. But let's talk briefly about one in particular: a ban on captive audience meetings. | As you know if you have ever hung around union people who are in the process of getting extremely mad, "captive audience meetings" are when the boss calls a mandatory meeting for employee…
(2023-05-23). Organizing Despite The Churn. popularresistance.org When the Amazon Labor Union first submitted union authorization cards, "we had to withdraw and file again," recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, "because Amazon challenged over 1,000 of our signatures saying they no longer worked there." | The sky-high turnover at the 8,000-worker fulfillment center on New York's Staten Island, made collecting cards "a race against Amazon firing everyone," she said. | Amazon has annual turnover of 150 percent. "They design the productivity quota, the rates system, to be a constant speedup situation, and that makes it hard to keep the job," said Medina, who still w…
(2023-05-23). The Maine National Guard Is Not Defending the U.S. But Destroying Montenegro. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-23). Talk World Radio: Do Prosecutors Have to Obey Any Laws? davidswanson.org
(2023-05-23). Florida's "Terrifying" Anti-Immigration Crackdown Sets Stage for Gov. Ron DeSantis's Presidential Run. democracynow.org 
A sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown is underway in Florida by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination this week. SB 1718 is set to take effect July 1, but has already led to walkouts by immigrant workers. It bans people who are undocumented from using driver's licenses issued in other states, and prohibits state ID cards to be issued to them. It also requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to ask about citizenship during intake, and expands requirements for employers to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status…
(2023-05-23). "After Uvalde": Maria Hinojosa on Guns, Grief & Community Outrage 1 Year After Texas School Shooting. democracynow.org 
Wednesday marks one year since an 18-year-old gunman armed with a semiautomatic AR-15 rifle entered his former elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and shot dead 19 children between the ages of 9 and 11 and two of their teachers, as nearly 400 officers rushed to Robb Elementary School but took 77 minutes to confront the gunman. Investigators later found officers "failed to prioritize saving innocent lives over their own safety." More than 1,000 incidents involving firearms have shaken America's schools since 2018 — a dramatic increase over any similar period since at least 1970, according t…
(2023-05-23). Headlines for May 23, 2023. democracynow.org McCarthy Rules Out Repealing Tax Cuts for the Rich After White House Talks Fail to Secure Deal on Debt Ceiling, Anti-Putin Militias Launch Cross-Border Raid on Russia's Belgorod from Ukraine, U.N. Finds Wagner Mercenaries Led Massacre on Village in Mali in 2022, India Issues Heat Alerts as Temperatures Top 113 Degrees Fahrenheit, Alberta Wildfires Scorch Millions of Acres and Trigger Air Quality Alerts, Western States Reach Deal to Conserve Water from Colorado River, Nevada Lawmakers Approve Bill Protecting Out-of-State Abortion Patients, Sen. Tim Scott Enters Race for 2024 Republican Presidential Nominatio…
(2023-05-23). The Atmosphere is Cooling Dangerously Fast. dissidentvoice.org The upper atmosphere is cooling too fast for comfort. | Global warming is only one half of the impact of excessive CO2 emissions generated by cars, planes, trains, and industry. The other impact is rapid cooling of the upper atmosphere which may be of considerably more concern than global warming as it negatively impacts the ozone layer, which protects the planet from burning up. Hmm, this is important.
(2023-05-23). Suppressed NATO Study Finds U.S. Ranks Low on Democracy. dissidentvoice.org 
NATO and its supporters and member-nations are hiding the fact that the predominant belief in many of these nations is actually that they're dictatorships that merely pontificate 'democracy' to other nations as an excuse to defeat their targeted-for-conquest nations which they call 'autocracies' or etc. in order to fool the public to 'justify' the military-industrial …
(2023-05-23). Rogue Consultants: PwC, Tax Evasion, and Getting Clients. dissidentvoice.org Things are not looking up at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a global professional services firm piratically free in sharing confidential tax information gathered from government clients. Then again, the firm's expertise is not so much to look up to a principled heaven as down to a tax-proof Hades, buried in the scrambling minutiae of accounting and deception. …