(2023-02-25). [Editorial] Russia's invasion of Ukraine: an attack on health. thelancet.com Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began 1 year ago on Feb 24, has wrought huge suffering and devastation. As of Feb 6, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded 7155 civilian fatalities and 11‚Äâ662 injuries in Ukraine, although the actual figures are likely to be higher. 200‚Äâ000 soldiers from both sides have been killed or wounded. At least 6 million Ukrainians are internally displaced, and over 8 million Ukrainian refugees have been registered across Europe. Acts of murder, torture, rape, and deportation have been described as crimes against human…
(2023-02-25). [Comment] Offline: ACT-A—àßa suffit. thelancet.com The Access To COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) was the largest and most ambitious global effort to ensure equitable availability for anti-SARS-CoV-2 technologies—vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics. The intent deserves high praise. But the result fell far short of expectations. As Suerie Moon and colleagues pointed out in 2021, the roles of organisations constituting ACT-A were unclear. Accountability was almost non-existent. The exclusion of low-income and middle-income countries from the creation of ACT-A was an egregious mistake.
(2023-02-25). [World Report] Health emergency over Brazil's Yanomami people. thelancet.com Infant mortality and disease among the Yanomami Indigenous People have soared following the encouragement of illegal mining. Jonathan Watts reports from Altamira, Brazil.
(2023-02-25). [World Report] Global maternal mortality rates stagnating. thelancet.com A new UN report shows that progress in reducing deaths of mothers plateaued between 2016 and 2020. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-02-25). [World Report] "Things have gone seriously wrong": global cholera surges. thelancet.com A series of complex health emergencies has seen a surge in cholera cases, with outbreaks in 30 countries. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-02-25). [Perspectives] Rajat Khosla: shifting power structures in global health. thelancet.com Rajat Khosla was born in Old Delhi, India, where his grandparents, who were freedom fighters in the Indian independence movement, had migrated from Punjab before Partition. "There was a fair degree of critical consciousness in the family", Khosla recalls, "even if their means were little. The inspiration to do what I do came from the context in which I was growing up against a backdrop of deepening inequalities, economic crisis, communal strife and tensions, at a time when the anti-Sikh riots were taking place in Delhi.
(2023-02-25). [Perspectives] Reinventing public purpose. thelancet.com Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Entire neighbourhoods were razed to the ground and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. An estimated 3000 people died—ie, excess deaths over those expected based on non-hurricane years. The risk of death was 45% higher in areas of low socioeconomic development. A hurricane, like a pandemic, exposes underlying inequalities in society and amplifies them.
(2023-02-25). [Perspectives] 19th-century medicine and The Races of Men. thelancet.com At the beginning of October, 1857, The Lancet published a letter by the Scottish anatomist, Robert Knox, entitled "New Theory of Race: Celt vs Saxon". Knox was responding to the work of the Irish physician and nationalist, John M'Elheran, who wished to celebrate the contributions of those of Celtic descent to modern culture. William Shakespeare and the Duke of Wellington, M'Elheran insisted, were of the "Celtic type" and Americans were "not a hybrid Anglo-Saxon, but a pure bred Celtic race". Knox rejected a Celtic history of America, using his letter to offer up egregiously long quotations from his book, The Race…
(2023-02-25). [Obituary] Kenneth Dawson Bagshawe. thelancet.com Pioneer of treatment for choriocarcinoma. He was born in Marple near Manchester, UK, on Aug 17, 1925 and died in London, UK, on Dec 27, 2022 aged 97 years.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] The promise of large language models in health care. thelancet.com The past few months have seen a rapid acceleration of innovation in the field of generative artificial intelligence with large language models (LLMs), capturing academic, media, and public attention. GPT-3, BERT, and ChatGPT are examples of LLMs that have been trained on swathes of the internet to produce impressive responses to human queries. The ability of these generalised LLMs to write fiction, develop computer code, and speculate on the future has prompted recognition that we are approaching artificial general intelligence for the first time.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] Insurance pools' merging in China needs careful design. thelancet.com Chen Xinxin and colleagues' call for healthy ageing in China is encouraging.1 To address equity concerns and mobility difficulties, the policy recommendation of "establishing a unified national insurance system that encompasses all citizens, regardless of occupation, resident status, or place of residence"1 is justifiable. However, it deserves further considerations.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] Rebuilding an agenda for Brazilian science and technology. thelancet.com Brazil has had ongoing political crises and instability in the past 6 years, and federal funding for science and technology has reached an all-time low.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] China's COVID-19 reopening measures—warriors and weapons. thelancet.com On Dec 7, 2022, the Chinese Government issued the New 10 epidemic prevention policy1 and announced that China's dynamic zero-COVID policy, which had been adhered to for nearly 3 years, has officially moved towards reopening. However, in the face of the omicron variant with an average basic reproduction number of 9 ∑5,2 a new COVID-19 pandemic in China was inevitable. In Henan province, with a population approaching 100 million people, the provincial government announced on Jan 9, 2023, that 89% of the province population was infected.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] Celebration of 200 years. thelancet.com The Lancet's extensive coverage of its achievements is a timely reminder of the great contribution this journal has made to advance medical care. Although the timeline highlights many substantial scientific contributions, the extraordinary role The Lancet played in the reform of the medical profession, hospitals, and increasing the public accountability for health care deserves more attention.
(2023-02-25). Monday 3/13: Architects of Abundance: Indigenous Regenerative Food Systems and the Excavation of Hidden History. indybay.org Merrill Cultural Center, UC Santa Cruz | Directions: goo.gl/maps/Z18NZ9XyVJREK1f89 | This is a hybrid event, presented both in-person and virtually.
(2023-02-25). Children deserve to be taught accurate, unbiased history. americanthinker.com Leftists, however, are determined to pervert the historical truth about slavery in America to destroy race relations in modern America.
(2023-02-25). Dilbert creator Scott Adams is the latest to be canceled. americanthinker.com Newspapers pulled Adams's 'Dilbert' comics and the left thundered its umbrage after Adams reacted to a poll suggesting significant bigotry among black respondents.
(2023-02-25). Feminism 2023 is all about doublethink and 'doing whatever you wanna do' sans judgment. americanthinker.com After a young woman works herself up into a tizzy when asked to explain her views, we can glean one very important bit of information.
(2023-02-25). Power grid attacks up 71% and Biden acolytes tell us it's all those white supremacists. americanthinker.com Pay no attention to those Russians or Chinese as America's power grid undergoes a barrage of attacks.
(2023-02-25). The Founders' triple test. americanthinker.com The Founders were ordinary men who carried out extraordinary acts while serving the people and not the government they represented.
(2023-02-25). The next state to legalize constitutional carry? americanthinker.com Look out, leftists!
(2023-02-25). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: One Year On. america.cgtn.com 
A somber ceremony in Kyiv marks the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. With no end in sight, China issues a 12-point peace plan. Commemorations were held around the world to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian-Ukraine conflict. The human toll is staggering. Tens of …
(2023-02-25). Children of War: The War on Terror and the Battle for Young Minds. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com ) — During a Veterans Day celebration in my small Maryland community, a teacher clicked through a slideshow of smiling men and women in military uniforms. "Girls and boys, can anyone tell me what courage is?" she asked the crowd, mostly children from local elementary schools, including my two young kids. A boy …
(2023-02-25). Saturday 2/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Haifawi" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-25). El Manifiesto Comunista 175 Años Después. indybay.org (February 21, 2023) 175 years ago Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published The Communist Manifesto. Rebelión reports from the bookstore, en Español…
(2023-02-25). How Howard Schultz Made Starbucks the Poster Child of Corporate Abuse. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-02-25). La concepción del presidente Petro sobre el movimiento de masas. globalizacion.ca Asistí a la concentración en la Plaza de Bolívar en Bogotá.DC, a la 1 pm el martes 14 de febrero de 2.023. Miles de asistentes copaban una tercera parte del ágora, como se mencionaba en la antigua Grecia a la…
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/30: On Social Justice and the Enneagram. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). El Manifiesto Comunista 175 Años Después. indybay.org (February 21, 2023) 175 years ago Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published The Communist Manifesto. Rebelión reports from the bookstore, en Español…
(2023-02-25). How Howard Schultz Made Starbucks the Poster Child of Corporate Abuse. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-02-25). La concepción del presidente Petro sobre el movimiento de masas. globalizacion.ca Asistí a la concentración en la Plaza de Bolívar en Bogotá.DC, a la 1 pm el martes 14 de febrero de 2.023. Miles de asistentes copaban una tercera parte del ágora, como se mencionaba en la antigua Grecia a la…
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/30: On Social Justice and the Enneagram. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Thursday 4/20: On the Racism of People Who Love You. indybay.org California Institute of Integral Studies | 1453 Mission St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-02-25). What Was Covid Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2023-02-25). Wednesday 2/22: SF Black Reparations Committee meets "40 acres and a mule" indybay.org SF Black Reparations | Wednesday, February 22 ∑ 7: 00 — 8: 00pm | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/pgb-qrmy-hfu…
(2023-02-25). Ray McGovern on pipeline story…from Sunday's SF antiwar rally. indybay.org Undersea pipeline vanishes as UFO news balloon eclipses NATO attack!
(2023-02-25). Dear Friends, Sorry to Announce a Genocide: Dr. Naomi Wolf on the Pfizer "Confidential Report" globalresearch.ca The truth is: I've been rendered almost speechless because recently I've had the unenviable task of trying to announce to the world that indeed, a genocide — or what I've called, clumsily but urgently, a "baby die-off" — is underway.
(2023-02-25). America's Proxy War against Russia Started Nine Years Ago: The Minsk Peace Deal: Farce Or Sellout? globalresearch.ca With foresight, Dr. Paul Craig Roberts predicted in February 2015 that the Minsk Peace Agreement would lead us no where, with both Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel under the control of Washington. | First published on February 13, 2015 | *** | Judging …
(2023-02-25). China's int'l trade in services hits 459.5 bln yuan in January. ecns.cn China's international trade in services stood at 459.5 billion yuan, or 67.6 billion U.S. dollars, in January, official data showed on Friday.
(2023-02-25). China sees strong labor demand as economy recovers after pandemic. ecns.cn After Spring Festival, with the resumption of work and production, job demand has greatly increased across China.
(2023-02-25). U.S. needs to offer clear explanation about its 'plan for destruction of Taiwan': Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S. needs to offer a clear explanation about the "plan for the destruction of Taiwan," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at a press conference on Friday.
(2023-02-25). Xi meets Cambodian King, Queen Mother. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan on Friday had a cordial meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
(2023-02-25). Beijing Zoo ready to welcome back giant panda from U.S. ecns.cn The Beijing Zoo has began preparation work to welcome Yaya, a 23-year-old giant panda living in Memphis Zoo in the United States for 20 years, back home, reported the Beijing News Thursday.
(2023-02-25). Jankovic appointed head coach of Chinese national football team. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Friday that 50-year-old Serbian Aleksandar Jankovic has been appointed as the head coach of China's men's national team.
(2023-02-25). EU agrees on 10th package of sanctions against Russia. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) has agreed on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia, said the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU on Twitter Friday night."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The package includes, e.g.
(2023-02-25). Chinese medical team trains Zambian doctors to remove brain tumors. ecns.cn Zambian doctors have successfully conducted four surgeries to remove tumors from the brain following a training conducted by the 23rd batch of the Chinese medical team, a senior neurosurgeon at the country's biggest hospital said on Friday.
(2023-02-25). Banks in GBA to feel boom with new measures. ecns.cn Financial institutions expect a boom in the cross-border capital market of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with the deepening of the financial sector's opening-up and reform in the area.
(2023-02-25). Aussie businesses upbeat about opportunities in west China. ecns.cn Representatives from Australian businesses expressed their anticipation and interest in opportunities in west China, as the latter is eyeing more investment and trade cooperation with foreign countries.
(2023-02-25). China initiates nationwide effort to protect bird migration passages. ecns.cn China on Friday kicked off a nationwide effort to protect bird migration passages. | Launched in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, the effort is part of the promotion campaign for World Wildlife Day, which falls on March 3 this year.
(2023-02-25). Chinese police arrest 90,000 for wildlife crimes. ecns.cn Chinese police handled more than 70,000 wildlife-related criminal cases from 2020 to 2022, arresting over 90,000 suspects, a public security official told a press conference Friday.
(2023-02-25). Guangdong's co-op zones to boost financial opening up. ecns.cn China's central bank and four other authorities have released measures to deepen financial reforms and opening up in Qianhai and Hengqin in southern Guangdong Province.
(2023-02-25). Deputies to 14th NPC broadly representative. ecns.cn The deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, make up a broad cross-section of people, with every region, ethnic group and sector of society having an appropriate number of representatives.
(2023-02-25). U.S. fabrication on China's airship violates international obligations: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn "Without any evidence, the U.S. wrongly called the airship a 'spy balloon' and responded with abuse of force. That was a flagrant violation of the Chicago Convention and multiple basic principles of international law," Wang said.‚ÄÇ…
(2023-02-25). China to continue to provide strong driving force for building green Silk Road: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chin will continue to provide a strong driving force for building a green Silk Road, and work with the rest of the international community to build a planet which enjoys harmony between man and nature and between the economy and environment, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
(2023-02-25). Rising Economic Polarization in the United States: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn
(2023-02-25). China to strengthen international sci-tech cooperation: official. ecns.cn China will continue to strengthen opening-up and cooperation in science and technology, and push for progress in bilateral and multilateral inter-governmental sci-tech cooperation for mutual benefit.
(2023-02-25). China launches Horus 1 remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn A Long March -2C carrier rocket carrying with Horus 1 remote sensing satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Feb. 24, 2023.
(2023-02-25). Six dead in mine collapse in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Rescue work is underway at the site of a collapsed mine in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023.
(2023-02-25). The charm of traditional Tibetan clothing. ecns.cn
(2023-02-25). Cradle of Civilization: Potala Palace. ecns.cn The Potala Palace, a well-known cultural and historical landmark, has stood atop a craggy hill, overlooking Tibet's regional capital of Lhasa for 1,300 years. Built in the 7th century, the palace is a treasure trove of Tibetan history, culture, and art. | The palace was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
(2023-02-25). More than 50 Tang tri-colored glazed pottery figures unearthed. ecns.cn More than 50 tri-colored glazed pottery figures of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and rare such pottery ware were unearthed from a tomb in east China's Shandong Province on Friday.
(2023-02-25). 3D-printed statue replica displayed in Qingdao. ecns.cn A 3D-printed Buddha statue, which is 10 meters tall, has been on display at a media plaza in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2023-02-25). Qingtuan: Tastes of spring set mouths watering. ecns.cn With Qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, approaching, customers in Shanghai have rushed to buy Qingtuan, a green glutinous rice ball that is a popular spring dessert for Shanghainese and those from the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
(2023-02-25). Ecuador: Former President Moreno Among 37 To Be Indicted. indybay.org The Ina Papers, not mentioned in our corporate media, revealed bribery related to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project. Lenin Moreno was involved long before he was President of Ecuador, if these allegations are prove true.
(2023-02-25). Tuesday 2/28: #ERANow: Equal Rights Amendment Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Livestream. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Global Planned Financial Tsunami Has Just Begun. globalresearch.ca Green Energy mandates are driving this inflation crisis: global shortages of fertilizers, soaring prices of natural gas, grain supply losses, coupled with the global snowballing of defaults, bankruptcies, amid a soaring inflation.
(2023-02-25). Total victory over a nuclear power is not possible without nuclear war. indybay.org Neither side in this war represents any forward-looking political idea. It is not a war for freedom and democracy, but an imperialist war over whether Ukraine will remain a semi-colony of the US and EU or become a semi-colony of Russia again. Even if Ukraine or NATO wins this war without turning Ukraine into a nuclear-contaminated desert, a victorious Ukrainian state would not be free…
(2023-02-25). Video: Massive Protests in France, Italy and Spain. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Video: NATO-Exit, Closure of Military Bases: Massive Protests against NATO. globalresearch.ca More than 70 years ago NATO was born. In April 1949, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) established what was designated as the doctrine of "Collective Security" under Art. 5 of the Washington Treaty. | NATO has a sordid history of …
(2023-02-25). January 30, 1933 and Media make politics. indybay.org Edward Bernays, one of the most important developers of modern propaganda, wrote almost a hundred years ago: "The manipulation of the opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate the unseen mechanisms of society form an invisible government, which is the true ruling power of our country."
(2023-02-25). Wednesday 3/8: Open Studio with Omid Mokri. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 4/1: March to End Homelessness. indybay.org Meet at Cedar Street & Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: Open House – International Kadampa Retreat Center in Arizona. indybay.org International Kadampa Retreat Center – Grand Canyon | 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…
(2023-02-25). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). The Nuclear Armed Madhouse. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Childhood Social Media Usage and Impacts on Identity Formulation in Emerging Adults. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Top 6 Exciting Wind Power Developments in US, as investment in Offshore Wind Triples and Wind Generates 10% of US Electricity. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Renewable energy continues to burgeon rapidly in the United States. Here are some of the signs of a major transformation that may not always be apparent on the surface: 1. The US tripled that amount of money invested in offshore wind in 2022 to $9.8 billion, according to Kassia Micek …
(2023-02-25). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 25, 2003. thedissenter.org 
Note: This series is published exclusively for paid subscribers of The Dissenter. | The world will mark the 20th anniversary of the United States invasion and occupation of Iraq in about a month. It was the second war waged by the US against Iraq. | To reflect on this history, The Dissenter recounts the timeline of events that led up to the invasion on March 20. Each post encapsulates what took place that day as both political and media elites beat the drums of war. | *** | FEBRUARY 25, 2003: MSNBC cancels Phil Donahue's show and expands "Countdown: Iraq" to two hours, a program hosted by Lester Hol…
(2023-02-25). White House Believed 'Economic Nuclear Weapon' Would End Russian War in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com In the days after the invasion of Ukraine, the White House assessed President Vladimir Putin would end the attack if the US froze over $300 billion owned by the Russian central bank. However, the Washington-led economic war on Moscow has failed to have a major impact on the Russian economy. According to Bloomberg, in the …
(2023-02-25). "Nuking A Town With Chemicals To Get A Railroad Open" & Railroad Labor With SMART. indybay.org The nuking of Palestine, Ohio to remove the toxic waste has exposed the serious and dangerous health and safety conditions in the rail industry and the failure of the government to have oversight and control in this catastrophic disaster. WorkWeek interviews Jerad Cassity who is SMART-TD National Safety Team (NST) Chief of | Safety about this incident and the working conditions and health and safety of railroad workers.
(2023-02-25). The NTSC, E.Palestine Railroad Wreck, Rail Safety & Nationalization With RWU's Hugh Sawyer. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the NTSB report on the toxic railway wreck in East Palestine and the causes of it with railroad engineer Hugh Sawyer who is with Railroad Workers United. He reports on the systemic issues that have led to this and many other derailments, the dangers that the East Palestine community are faced with and the need for nationalization of the railroads.
(2023-02-25). America's Delusional Military Fantasy. sonar21.com 
Seven years ago General David Petraeus and analyst Michael O'Hanlon wrote this paean to the U.S. military: The United States has the best military in the world today, by far….
(2023-02-25). "Vaccine and Sactions" "疫苗与制裁" A New China-US Joint Production Documentary by Lee Siu Hin. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Portland supports postal workers. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Dozens of Portland postal union members, union and community leaders rallied Feb. 20 in support of postal workers, demanding "good service, good jobs and a good contract." Drivers passing by honked and showed support. "Our U.S. Postal Service is under attack," read one of the rally leaflets. Signs . . . |
(2023-02-25). Il Nono Anniversario della Guerra in Ucraina. globalresearch.ca Siamo non al primo ma al nono anniversario della guerra in Ucraina, scatenata nel febbraio 2014 con il colpo di stato sotto regia USA-NATO. Parlando da Varsavia, il presidente Biden promette di "essere a fianco del presidente Zelensky qualunque cosa …
(2023-02-25). How to Destroy Russia. 2019 Rand Corporation Report: "Overextending and Unbalancing Russia" globalresearch.ca Force the adversary to expand recklessly in order to unbalance him, and then destroy him. This is not the description of a judo hold, but a plan against Russia elaborated by the Rand Corporation, the most influential think tank in the USA.
(2023-02-25). While We're Laughing About a Balloon, Biden Paves a Path to War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Lula y la segunda ola progresista en América Latina. globalizacion.ca En un siglo que ha estado -y seguirá estando por mucho tiempo— marcado por la disputa geopolítica entre el intento de Estados Unidos por mantener su hegemonía y el ascenso chino, acompañado por Rusia, América Latina y el Sur Global…
(2023-02-25). Tenants' Union March into Offices of Transport Québec to Demand End to Evictions. itsgoingdown.org Report and video from the Montreal Autonomous Tenants' Union (SLAM-MATU) on recent anti-eviction action. Monday, February 20th, members of the Montreal Autonomous Tenants' Union (SLAM-MATU) stormed into the offices of Transport Quebec. Any plans for a future eviction of the Ville-marie encampment must be cancelled, and encampment members need to be given housing that fits…
(2023-02-25). Who is Volodymyr Zelensky? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…
(2023-02-25). Consumer Health: Pregnancy and the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pregnancy can be an exciting, happy time. It also can be an anxious time, especially if you have an underlying health problem, such as heart disease. February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about heart conditions and pregnancy. Pregnancy stresses your heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30% to 50% to nourish your growing baby. This makes your heart pump more blood each minute and…
(2023-02-25). Consumer Health: What do you know about encephalitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Encephalitis Day will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 22, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening disease. Encephalitis affects nearly 500,000 people of all ages worldwide each year, according to the Encephalitis Society. What Causes it Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation can be caused by an infection, most often a virus, invading the brain (infectious encephalitis), but it also can be caused by the immune system attacking the brain in…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hope for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on this rare heart condition. Though there have been many advancements in understanding SCAD, Dr. Hayes says there is still much to learn, including why 90% of these types of heart attacks happen to nonstereotypical heart attack patients — young women. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/HVz5wqWOctA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…
(2023-02-25). Black History Month – Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, helping at-risk patients and increasing diversity in clinical trials. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity, and discrimination. The Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, an oncologist with…
(2023-02-25). What is frontotemporal degeneration? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…
(2023-02-25). Science Saturday: Bioengineering vocal cords. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tissue engineering techniques discovered at Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University created a humanlike vocal cord (fold) structure with the potential to produce a natural-sounding voice. The bioengineered scaffold mimics human vocal folds, with ability to vibrate and make sound. The study team reported the tissue-engineered vocal fold structure suggests potential for growing cells capable of healing scar tissue that impair speech. This research is published in Biomacromolecules. "Tissue engineering is a promising approach that combines…
(2023-02-25). Tips to keep stress from hurting your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Everyone reacts to stress differently, and how you react can impact the chance of developing serious health issues, including heart disease. Your body's response to stress may include muscle aches and headaches, back strain, stomach pains, and other physical symptoms. Stress also can make you tired, disturb normal sleep patterns, and leave you irritable, forgetful and out of control. When stress is constant, your body remains in high gear for days or weeks, which can lead…
(2023-02-25). Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Of these, 50% to 60% have Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. There is a constellation of dementia symptoms, and memory loss is the primary feature. Other common symptoms are physical functional decline…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cholangiocarcinoma and how is it treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has been experiencing unusual and persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. After undergoing a CT scan, her doctor diagnosed her with cholangiocarcinoma. What is this type of cancer? And what treatment options are available? ANSWER: Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that develops from the bile ducts, which are slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile and connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The tumor can occur anywhere along…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qeoBv7lye4I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-02-25). Black History Month: Dr. Floyd Willis on the importance of inclusive Alzheimer's Disease research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Floyd Willis Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Floyd Willis, a family medicine physician and investigator…
(2023-02-25). What is naloxone and should everyone have access to it? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Naloxone opioid overdose kit Two panels that advise the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending that naloxone nasal spray be approved for over-the-counter sale for emergency treatment of opioid overdoses. The Joint Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the measure. The FDA will make a final decision on March 29 if naloxone will become a nonprescription drug. "This access for everyone is so needed," says Dr….
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 3 on Forbes list of 'America's Best Large Employers'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 by Forbes in its 2023 list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released today. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 on the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released this week. Mayo was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. As in 2022, hospital systems and medical centers were prominently featured on the…
(2023-02-25). Davis, Dunn to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jed Davis, president and CEO of DDI Inc., which operates the Davis Family Office headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and AJ Dunn, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic in Florida, were elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Feb. 17. "Jed Davis and AJ Dunn are insightful, dedicated and accomplished leaders with a strong background in executive governance and a firm commitment to Mayo Clinic's mission and…
(2023-02-25). Dr. Prathibha Varkey recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 25 Women Leaders'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., president of Mayo Clinic Health System, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the "Top 25 Women Leaders" for 2023. The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the Feb. 20 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/topwomenexecs. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their leadership in care delivery improvement, health equity, policy…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic remembers Dr. Robert Hattery, former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Hattery, M.D., second from left, at Mayo's 150th anniversary celebration in 2014. Robert R. Hattery, M.D., former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and longtime Mayo Clinic advocate, died on Feb. 11, 2023. "Dr. Hattery was a builder of people," says Claire Bender, M.D., emeritus member of the staff in Radiology. "He was a true leader who was highly respected, fair, extremely hard working and always dedicated to Mayo Clinic's patients and staff."…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? What advice do you have for how to avoid injuring my shoulder? ANSWER: Unfortunately, the numbers don't lie. In Mayo Clinic's orthopedics practice, the number of people who need care due to shoulder injuries increases substantially during…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-02-25). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Snowblower safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Much of the nation is bracing for a massive winter storm that is working its way eastward across the country. Over the next few days, the storm is expected to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions in the North, with sleet, freezing rain and thunderstorms across the South. Portions of the upper Midwest could see close to 2 feet of snow. With that in mind, you might want to get that snowblower fueled up. Dr….
(2023-02-25). Staying safe during a major winter storm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As several winter storms are expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow across the U.S., the National Weather Service reminds people to be safe and prepare in advance to ensure personal safety and well-being. As hospital emergency rooms have historically seen an influx of weather-related injuries with each winter storm, it is important to be adequately prepared to reduce the risk of medical emergencies. Dr. David Nestler, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says falls are among the most…
(2023-02-25). Ten Palestinians Killed, Over 100 Injured as Israeli Forces Storm Nablus. orinocotribune.com At least ten Palestinians were killed on Tuesday, including an elderly man and a child, while more than 100 were injured by live bullets, as Israeli forces stormed Nablus, the official news agency WAFA reported. | According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the victims were identified as: | ‚Ä¢ Adnan Saabe Baara, 72, | ‚Ä¢ Abdul Hadi Abdul Aziz Ashqar, 61, | ‚Ä¢ Mohammad Farid Shaaban, 16, | ‚Ä¢ Tamer Nimr Minawi, 33, | ‚Ä¢ Mohammad Khaled Anbousi, 25, | ‚Ä¢ Musab Munir Awais, 26, | ‚Ä¢ Hussam Bass…
(2023-02-25). As Nigeria goes to the polls, Labor Party backed by the trade unions, emerges as strong third force. peoplesdispatch.org Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, is going to the polls on February 25. Key trade unions and progressive forces have backed the Labour Party and its presidential candidate Peter Obi to provide a break from the policies of the mainstream APC and PDP parties…
(2023-02-25). Daily Round-up | China lays out plan for peaceful end to Ukraine conflict & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of a Chinese peace plan for the Ukraine war, Israel approving over 7,000 settlements, two Yemeni men suing energy company Total over their detention and torture, and former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno facing prosecution…
(2023-02-25). Protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine deal outside PM Anthony Albanese's office. greenleft.org.au A protest outside PM Anthony Albanese's electorate office was one of several protests around the country demanding that the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal be scrapped. Video by Peter Boyle.
(2023-02-25). Resistance behind bars : Walpole prisoner strike 50 years on. workers.org 
March 15 will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Walpole Prison takeover in Massachusetts by incarcerated workers. It ended May 18, 65 days later. What led to this stupendous, courageous event by captured workers? Walpole, Massachusetts, prisoners on strike, 1973. Bobby Dellelo, a leader of the takeover, spent 40 . . . |
(2023-02-25). The Official White House Website Should Have A Photo Of The WHITE HOUSE, Not Ukraine! indybay.org The official WHITE HOUSE website should have a photograph of the WHITE HOUSE, not Ukraine. February 23 and February 24, 2023…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA 94501…
(2023-02-25). El trabajo político de Cuba hacia los Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Tercera entrega de la serie ´El internacionalismo de Manuel Piñeiro en las relaciones exteriores de Cuba ª | A diferencia de los Estados Unidos que, mediante el genocidio de la población autóctona y de guerras de despojo, impusieron el ´destino manifiesto ª de…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: Extreme Weather Resource Fair: Small Talk, Big Topics. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062…
(2023-02-25). Diálogos genuinos que aportan soluciones. cubadebate.cu Con representantes del movimiento deportivo villaclareño y trabajadores de la Industria del Lácteo en esta provincia continuaron este viernes los intercambios de los ocho candidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por el municipio de Santa Clara.
(2023-02-25). De King a Nichols: Memphis, el racismo y la violencia en la sociedad estadounidense. cubadebate.cu Tyre Nichols era demasiado joven para morir. Tenía apenas 29 años cuando fue asesinado por la policía de Memphis, Tennessee, a inicios de este 2023. Falleció tras la brutal paliza que le propinaron 6 agentes del orden en esa ciudad el 7 de enero de este año. Vivió apenas tres días más después del suceso. La violencia y el racismo sistémico contra la gente negra está en las entrañas mismas del imperio.
(2023-02-25). El podcast de Cubadebate: Los preparativos de las elecciones nacionales (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sobre cómo marcha el proceso electoral en la mayor de las Antillas hablaremos en el podcast de Cubadebate. Tendremos declaraciones de Alina Balseiro, presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional y un reporte de la participación del presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel en este proceso. Conéctese con nosotros y escuche hasta al final.
(2023-02-25). Félix Varela y Morales: "Un hijo de la libertad, un alma americana" (II). cubadebate.cu Lo primero que caracteriza a la filosofía vareliana es su ruptura epistemológica con el pasado teórico y la ubicación de su gnoseo ≠logía como búsqueda del instrumental teórico, metodológico y conceptual para interpretar su realidad física, social y humana.
(2023-02-25). Bronce de Anisley García abre el medallero para Cuba en el Campeonato Panamericano de Clavados. cubadebate.cu La clavadista cubana Anisley García ganó la medalla de bronce en la prueba de plataforma y le dio a Cuba la primera presea en el Campeonato Panamericano de ese deporte, un evento que tiene por sede a la ciudad mexicana de León y que reparte cupos directos a Santiago de Chile 2023. Laydel Domínguez terminó séptimo en el trampolín a un metro.
(2023-02-25). Cuba entre los destinos "cool" para 2023, según estudio de compañía especializada en "travel millenials" cubadebate.cu La revista de actualidades Hola -radicada en España- incluyó a Cuba entre los destinos más "cool" del 2023 para viajeros jóvenes que buscan "una verdadera inmersión cultural y en la vida local". La selección, publicada en el sitio web de Hola, se basa en un estudio de la compañía Weromad, especializada en el sector "travel millenial".
(2023-02-25). Las 3 del día: Resumen semanal (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 24 de febrero de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la semana en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional. "Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa con la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores. °Conéctese ya!
(2023-02-25). øPuede Europa sobrevivir a este momento? cubadebate.cu Las fuerzas de derecha y ultraderecha dominan el discurso sobre Ucrania. Como en la década de 1930, la apología del fascismo se hace en nombre de la democracia y la apología de la guerra se hace en nombre de la paz.
(2023-02-25). 3rd Afro-Venezuelan National Congress Begins in Caracas. orinocotribune.com The 3rd Afro-Venezuelan National Congress began in Caracas on Friday, February 24, and will end on Sunday, February 26. The event, held in the Venezuelan School of Planning, will also be a tribute to the Cimarrón Mayor, the late Chavista leader Aristóbulo Istúriz. The main objective of the meeting is to consolidate a united Afro-Venezuelan platform, which, with the spirit of the Bolivarian Revolution, will work towards dismantling 530 years of colonialism, slavery, racism and discrimination. | The programe started on Friday with the accreditation of the 17 participating delegations from different regions of the c…
(2023-02-25). Debunking Zionist Disinformation: Attacks on Samidoun and the Palestinian prisoners' battle for freedom. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network has recently been subjected to a series of attacks by Zionist and far-right publications, particularly in the United States. Part of these attacks has been an all-out assault on our fiscal sponsor, the Alliance for Global Justice, a grassroots, internationalist and progressive organization that provides fiscal sponsorship to over 140 …
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: The Global Struggle for Women's Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-02-25). Gobierno brasileño anuncia ayudas a agricultores en Rio Grande. telesurtv.net La región de Hulha Negra, en la frontera con Uruguay, es una de las zonas más golpeadas por la falta de agua en el estado.
(2023-02-25). Se dispara la pobreza energética oculta en España. telesurtv.net La investigación detectó un menor confort en los hogares por temperatura inadecuada, así como el aumento del indicador de la pobreza energética oculta.
(2023-02-25). Indonesia refuerza seguridad en Papúa tras muertes en disturbios. telesurtv.net La situación era "manejable" pero estaba siendo monitoreada, dijo en un comunicado el portavoz de la policía de la provincia de Papúa, Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo.
(2023-02-25). Ascienden a 54 los muertos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se han identificado 38 cuerpos, entre los cuales se precisan 13 hombres adultos, 12 mujeres adultas y 13 niños.
(2023-02-25). Advierten a países africanos ante arribo de ciclón Freddy. telesurtv.net Los pronósticos apuntan que tocará territorio de África continental por algún punto entre las ciudades de Beira e Inhambane, en Mozambique.
(2023-02-25). Rusia denuncia posible agresión de Ucrania contra Transnistria. telesurtv.net El mando ruso ha registrado una acumulación significativa de fuerzas ucranianas en las cercanías de Transnistria.
(2023-02-25). Emiten alertas por tormenta invernal en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El ente subrayó que pueden ocurrir inundaciones debido a las fuertes lluvias en varias regiones del estado, como los condados de Ventura y Los Ángeles.
(2023-02-25). Continúan labores para combatir incendio forestal en Holguín, Cuba. telesurtv.net En la zona existe alto volumen de material combustible debido a la intensa sequía que la afecta, pues no llueve hace más de cuatro meses.
(2023-02-25). Regresan 233 venezolanos desde Perú con Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net Los 233 venezolanos fueron recibidos en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetia en La Guaira por varios funcionarios del Gobierno nacional.
(2023-02-25). Cristina Fernández pide investigar a la policía de Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net En la querella presentada ante la autoridad judicial se pide que se investigue la responsabilidad de la policía bonarense en el atentado contra Cristina Fernández.
(2023-02-25). Terremoto de magnitud 6.1 se registra al norte de Japón. telesurtv.net No se ha emitido ninguna alerta de tsunami. No hubo informes inmediatos de heridos o daños importantes a la propiedad.
(2023-02-25). Nigerianos acuden a las urnas para elegir al nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Para garantizar la seguridad de las elecciones, la Policía nigeriana informó del despliegue de más de 301.900 agentes de seguridad por toda la nación.
(2023-02-25). Autoridades dominicanas detienen a 404 migrantes haitianos. telesurtv.net En los operativos fueron apresados 378 hombres y 26 mujeres en los sectores Friusa, Mata Mosquitos, El Ejecutivo, Cabeza de Toro, Villa La Fe y Kosovo, entre otros.
(2023-02-25). Sismo de 5.3 de magnitud sacude el centro de Türkiye. twitter.com En los reportes de distintas fuentes gubernamentales se informó que el nuevo sismo no provocó graves daños ni víctimas.
(2023-02-25). Rechazan en Cuba bases militares de EE.UU. y la OTAN. telesurtv.net Denuncian que Washington y el bloque militar mantienen más de 800 bases militares en todo el mundo, de ellas 76 en América Latina.
(2023-02-25). Movimiento indígena acusa a Gobierno de Ecuador de romper acuerdos. telesurtv.net Denuncian que Ejecutivo viola el principio de consultar a las comunidades sobre actividades mineras y emplea a la fuerza pública contra comuneros.
(2023-02-25). ONU pide investigar asesinatos de campesinos en Bajo Aguán, Honduras. telesurtv.net Cinco defensores de derechos humanos, vinculados con el conflicto agrario en esa región, fueron asesinados desde febrero de 2022 a la fecha.
(2023-02-25). Confederación indígena ecuatoriana convoca a movilización contra Gobierno de Lasso. telesurtv.net La máxima organización indígena del país, asimismo, exhortó a la Asamblea Nacional a impulsar un juicio político en contra de Lasso.
(2023-02-25). Embajador de Venezuela ante Brasil entrega copias de estilo. telesurtv.net "Celebro la nueva etapa de hermandad y cooperación entre dos pueblos hermanos", externó el jefe de Estado venezolano.
(2023-02-25). Reportan que disminuye cantidad de incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net El subsecretario del Interior reportó que hay dos nuevos detenidos, ambos en la Región de Ñuble, por la realización de quemas ilegales.
(2023-02-25). Responsabilizan al Estado ecuatoriano en feminicidio de María Belén Bernal. telesurtv.net El 11 de septiembre de 2022 fue asesinada María Belén Bernal por Germán Cáceres en la Escuela Superior de la Policía, en Quito.
(2023-02-25). Elevan a 12 los casos de gripe aviar en Argentina. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, suman siete casos de gripe aviar reportados en el estado argentino de Córdoba.
(2023-02-25). OMS advierte sobre aumento de la tasa de mortalidad por cólera. telesurtv.net República Dominicana, Malaui, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria son algunos de los países que reportan casos de la enfermedad.
(2023-02-25). Aumentan a 57 los decesos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Sao Paulo precisó que la mayoría de los fallecidos fueron reportados en el municipio de Sao Sebastiao.
(2023-02-25). Sube a 44.218 la cifra de muertos por los terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com La AFAD indicó que se han reportado 9.136 réplicas de los terremotos que tuvieron su epicentro en la provincia de Kahramanmara≈ü.
(2023-02-25). Condecoran a brigadistas venezolanos tras labores en Türkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó el desempeño de los integrantes de la Fuerza de Tarea Humanitaria "Simón Bolívar".
(2023-02-25). Perú anuncia retiro de su embajador en México. telesurtv.net Con la decisión, las relaciones entre ambas naciones quedarán formalmente a nivel de encargados de Negocios.
(2023-02-25). Camboya reporta el segundo contagio de gripe aviar en humanos. telesurtv.net Según se informó, se trata del padre de una niña de 11 años que falleció el miércoles a causa de esta enfermedad.
(2023-02-25). Costa Rica registra 5.109 casos de Covid-19 en la última semana. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica, 16 personas fallecieron en la última semana por causas asociadas a la Covid-19.
(2023-02-25). Paraguay acumula 12.189 nuevos casos de chikungunya. telesurtv.net El ministerio reportó un total de 29.362 casos de chikungunya desde octubre, cuando inició la epidemia.
(2023-02-25). Presidente de México reitera apoyo a Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado apoyó calificó de injusta e ilegal la destitución del expresidente peruano.
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/9: What Would It Take To Topple Amazon? Author Reading Discusses How To Do It! indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/9: International Women's Day: Celebrating Feminist Scholarship from the Americas. indybay.org Merrill Cultural Center, UC Santa Cruz | Driving and Parking Directions: | maps.ucsc.edu/detailed-directions/…
(2023-02-25). From Today (Thu), 3 pm ("Stop Cop City"): Online events w) Vandana Shiva, Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 9 online events taking place over the next week+ (and starting at 3: 00 pm today, Thursday, 2/23), featuring people such as Dário Votório Kopenawa Yanomami, Paul Watson, adrienne maree brown, Vandana Shiva, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, Australia, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2023-02-25). 'Community' Committee Cheers Police Violence as Authorities Repress Resistance to 'Cop City'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-02-25). Using the earthquake as an opportunity to increase support for terrorism. uwidata.com By Ceyhun Bozkurt* Due to the earthquake, which has been tearing at all of our hearts, we have focused on the cities hit by the disaster and the search and rescue and relief activities there for a long time. The destruction is huge. Our pain and anger are great… We will talk and write about it …
(2023-02-25). Pueblo, Colorado, family file lawsuit over 2022 police killing of Richard Ward. wsws.org Body camera footage of the incident shows that the official police report of the incident was a lie and that deputies murdered Ward without reason.
(2023-02-25). Letter from a Caterpillar worker: "We are done messing around" wsws.org With the March 1 contract expiration for over 6,000 UAW members at Caterpillar fast approaching, workers are increasingly calling for a counter-offensive to win back major improvements in wages, benefits and working conditions.
(2023-02-25). 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones was paid over $1 million to speak about race at colleges in 2022. wsws.org The race-obsessed middle class layers which Hannah-Jones epitomizes are fundamentally fearful of and hostile to the growing movement of the working class. The last thing they want is for the party to end when there is yet so much money to be made.
(2023-02-25). In last words, Florida death row inmate denounces Governor Ron DeSantis. wsws.org The Florida governor signed Donald Dillbeck's death warrant on the same day that he floated a change to state law that would allow a person to be sentenced to death after a non-unanimous vote of a jury.
(2023-02-25). Twelve years after Christchurch earthquake, building collapse victims denied justice. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Maan Alkaisi, a spokesman for the families of some of the 115 people who died in the collapse of the poorly constructed CTV building. Twelve years on, no one has been held accountable for this avoidable tragedy.
(2023-02-25). Living: A "sort of dead" civil servant comes to life. wsws.org The film is a "reimagining" of Akira Kurosawa's 1952 masterpiece Ikiru (To Live), which in turn was originally inspired by Leo Tolstoy's novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886).
(2023-02-25). SEP demands billions for health and education, not for war. wsws.org While virtually limitless funds are being allocated to the war machine, governments proclaim that there is no money for essential social services such as healthcare and education.
(2023-02-25). SEP (Sri Lanka) holds open-air election meeting in Jaffna district. wsws.org About 60 people, including fishermen, farmers, daily wage workers, youth and housewives listened to SEP candidates outline the party's socialist program.
(2023-02-25). Sri Lankan workers protest against tax increases. wsws.org The unions are attempting to hoodwink workers with demagogic denunciations of President Wickremesinghe and appeals for cosmetic changes to his government's austerity measures.
(2023-02-25). University of Michigan graduate student workers move closer to strike. wsws.org All the demands by University of Michigan graduate student workers have been rejected by the campus administration as a May 1 contract deadline approaches.
(2023-02-25). The COVID cover-up, or how the ruling class learned to stop worrying and love the virus. wsws.org The fact that millions of people continue to be infected with COVID-19 and thousands die each week is now met with total indifference by the ruling elites, with virtually no reporting on this deepening world crisis.
(2023-02-25). Hydrologist warns of long-term consequences of catastrophic US train derailment. wsws.org In a town hall meeting, a hydrologist warned residents, "You're in a situation where you're going to be dealing with this for the rest of your lives if you stay here."
(2023-02-25). Open letter to undergraduates of Temple University: Support striking Temple TAs! Fight back against tuition increases! wsws.org The struggle must be expanded through the formation of rank-and-file committees representing all sections of the campus workforce and the students.
(2023-02-25). Scores of immigrants die in bus crashes trying to reach locked-down US border. wsws.org The tragedies in Panama and Mexico are not mere "traffic accidents" but part and parcel of monstrous social crimes committed by US imperialism.
(2023-02-25). Australian study shows inflation the result of profit gouging, not wages. wsws.org According to a report by the Australia Institute, Australian businesses increased their prices by a total of $160 billion a year over and above their higher expenses for labour, taxes, and other inputs.
(2023-02-25). Health authorities in Cambodia report a young girl has died from bird flu. wsws.org The first human death from the current bird flu raises concern among health authorities about the potential of human-to-human transmission.
(2023-02-24). Why are no sanctions imposed on the perpetrators of the Ukrainian conflict? journal-neo.org 
(2023-02-24). Why F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine Exposes NATO's Weak Hand. journal-neo.org 
In recent weeks, the United States and its NATO allies have begun discussions about providing Ukraine with a wider array of weaponry ranging from Western main battle tanks and longer-range munitions, to even Western warplanes. The "doubling down" by the West comes at a time when NATO's stockpiles of Soviet-era equipment runs dry and even …
(2023-02-24). Glenn Diesen: One Year On… Why the Ukraine War Spells Doom For U.S. Hegemony and the NATO Alliance. strategic-culture.org Russia is not backing down, but it can't be said for the U.S. and its allies who are increasingly looking at a weakened geopolitical position. | After one year of war in Ukraine, Russia has not collapsed in the dramatic way that the United States and its European NATO allies were confidently predicting. | U.S. President Joe Biden in visits to Ukraine and Poland this week hailed the "unity" of NATO and the transatlantic alliance. | The reality is the Western transatlantic alliance is showing signs of fragmenting because of the immense strain on Europe's economy due to European governments following Washington's…
(2023-02-24). Historic Year… Ukraine War Exposes U.S. Imperialism as Foremost Global Threat. strategic-culture.org Most people realize that the United States and its capitalist impoverishing-war-system must be defeated if the world is to ever live in peace. | The war in Ukraine is now entering its second year, having reached its first anniversary this week. On February 24 last year, Russian forces entered Ukrainian territory. The conflict has taken many twists and turns over the past 12 months. But there seems to be one inescapable, paramount development. The contours of hostility have emerged to identify the primary global threat — the United States and its zero-sum obsession with imperialist hegemony. | Strictly speak…
(2023-02-24). NATO Powers Intensify Offensive Against Russia After Munich Security Conference. strategic-culture.org By Johannes STERN | One year after the reactionary invasion of Ukraine by the Putin regime, the imperialist powers are organizing a massive escalation of the war, which increasingly raises the threat of a nuclear world war. | On Monday, US President Joe Biden paid a "surprise visit" to Kiev and announced further arms deliveries, including missiles designed to enable Ukraine to attack targets in Crimea and the Russian heartland. The other far-reaching decisions taken behind the scenes are not known, but demands in the US media range from the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to NATO ground troops. | The visit showed h…
(2023-02-24). Why Arms Control Won't Be Bilateral Business Anymore. strategic-culture.org 
On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow was suspending participation in the U.S.-Russian New START Treaty, stressing that the country was not withdrawing from the treaty. "Before we come back to discussing this issue, we must have a clear idea of what NATO countries such as France or Great Britain have at stake, and how we will account for their strategic arsenals, that is, the Alliance's combined offensive capabilities," he said.
(2023-02-24). Why Putin Went to War — One Year Later. strategic-culture.org 
On Feb. 24, 2022 Vladimir Putin explained his country's intentions in Ukraine in a televised speech. How has what he said then measured up to today? Joe Lauria reports. | It is instructive to compare Russia's war aims expressed on Feb. 24, 2022 to the state of the conflict today — a year long war of attrition that Russia is slowing winning on the ground. | But what was unleashed a year ago today is far from settled and is fraught with supreme danger for all of humanity. | The West's economic war, intended to spur Russians to overthrow their government, has failed spectacularly. The ruble did not collapse d…
(2023-02-24). From Texas death row: a salute to Sam Marcy. workers.org 
There are comrades, living and deceased, who make the heart beat "love" at the mere thought of them. And one such comrade is Sam Marcy. Before leaving us behind to carry on the unfinished work of the party, Comrade Marcy taught me two very important lessons that are closely related: . . . |
(2023-02-24). African American Resistance In The Rural South. popularresistance.org As Wall Street collapsed the United States was faced with the threat of yet another social and political crisis which could have prompted a national uprising against capitalism. | During October 1929, the United States economic system was plunged into an unprecedented depression where tens of millions were thrown out of work and their homes. | In the South, the African American people living in major cities, small towns and rural areas were impacted more than any other demographic inside the country. | The Great Depression began under the leadership of Republican President Herbert Hoover who refused to initiate a…
(2023-02-24). Civil Rights and the Transformation from Tenant to Mechanized Agriculture. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Colombia's prosecution all but collapsed, statistics suggest. colombiareports.com Government statistics suggest that Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office has all but collapsed since chief prosecutor Francisco Barbosa took office. According to the statistics, the Prosecutor General's Office successfully prosecuted 11,816…
(2023-02-24). Think tanks propose new court to combat corruption in Colombia. colombiareports.com Two prominent think tanks have proposed a constitutional reform that would allow an independent judicial body to investigate widespread corruption in Colombia. According to the Anti-Corruption Institute (IAC) and the…
(2023-02-24). Buhari Warns About Foreign Meddling As Nigeria Heads to Polls to Decide on Next President. towardfreedom.org Nigeria's president has scolded Western diplomats for their comments about the way the February 25 presidential election is being run, warning against foreign meddling. Countries across Africa are up against Western-backed coup attempts and Western-supported disinformation campaigns. African Stream reports.
(2023-02-24). The West Severely Miscalculated the Geopolitical Ramifications of the War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Why embracing anti-colonialism made Malcolm a marked man. mronline.org 
Malcolm X was a legendary revolutionary who is still loved by millions of people. The anniversary of his assassination is an opportunity to reflect on his impact.
(2023-02-24). China's Belt and Road Initiative changes El Salvador landscape. america.cgtn.com 
China's Belt and Road Initiative is placing infrastructure across the developing world, not least in Latin America, where a number of countries have joined the initiative in recent years. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock takes a look at how this engagement is changing the landscape in El …
(2023-02-24). RFK Jr :138 Companies Involved in COVID Vaccine. "They're all military contractors." globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). The Utility of Distractions. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-02-24). A Sober View Of The Russo-Ukrainian War. americanthinker.com Until our politicians and pundits understand the Russian approach to war, they will misread the situation in ways terribly damaging for Ukraine.
(2023-02-24). Biden Administration's New Equity Atlas: An Unconstitutional Equity Redistribution Scheme. americanthinker.com Biden's $1.2 trillion American Rescue Plan Act gives cities a blank check for billions in federal grants in a data-driven scheme to force racial equity justice outcomes. Check out what's happening in your city.
(2023-02-24). China's Spying Goes Far Beyond Balloons. americanthinker.com When adversarial nations fly unidentified objects over our borders, we're paralyzed by the threat. Meanwhile, most of us whitewash the daily micro-intrusions we accept at a much more frequent pace. Check out what's going on with your robovac.
(2023-02-24). Facebook: Where Jihadist Hate Thrives. americanthinker.com It's astounding to see how much terror-promoting content goes unchallenged on social media.
(2023-02-24). Some Helpful Advice For Donald Trump To Sharpen His Candidacy. americanthinker.com The man who once had his finger on America's pulse seems a bit adrift, but there are ways he can refocus his campaign.
(2023-02-24). TIA: This Is Africa? No, This Is America. americanthinker.com A phrase once used to describe shoddy aspects of African life, now applies to America. Thank you progressives!
(2023-02-24). Biden is establishing radical leftist, anti-Constitution control over the federal judiciary. americanthinker.com His latest pick for the Second Circuit shows exactly what's coming down the pike when it comes to our all-too-powerful Article III judges.
(2023-02-24). Biden's costly miscalculation makes Ukraine a lost cause. americanthinker.com If Biden wants to support Ukraine, so be it — but the fundamental flaw with America's position is being overlooked.
(2023-02-24). ChatGPT bot pens a poem à la Dr. Seuss about a hypothetical war against tyranny. americanthinker.com Bing's AI goes from 'dark' and 'obsessive' to… anti-Biden and based?>
(2023-02-24). Cloward and Piven are laughing all the way to the welfare agency. americanthinker.com One of the most insidious strategies ever devised to destroy the United States is coming to foul fruition.
(2023-02-24). Did Andrea Mitchell just apologize for defaming Ron DeSantis? americanthinker.com Kind of? Sort of? Did pigs fly past MSNBC's headquarters?>
(2023-02-24). Habitual liars: Democrats and the media blame Trump for Ohio train carnage. americanthinker.com Last time I checked, a Democrat coup ousted President Trump and Biden and Mayor Pete took charge over the nation's transportation and infrastructure.
(2023-02-24). Have you heard about the proposed $1.7 million toilet in San Francisco? americanthinker.com Seems the public has, which has prompted some closer looks at cronyism and corruption that drive costs higher.
(2023-02-24). Have you heard about the proposed $1.7-million toilet in San Francisco? americanthinker.com Seems the public has, which has prompted some closer looks at cronyism and corruption that drive costs higher.
(2023-02-24). Is this how we can expect Biden to handle environmental disasters in red states? americanthinker.com Ignoring the crisis in East Palestine didn't make it go away.
(2023-02-24). My COVID confrontation with my doctor. americanthinker.com The stakes were high — too high for an interaction like this. But that's the world we live in now.
(2023-02-24). Newsom cites statistics against federal pro-gun bill and gets fried alive on Twitter. americanthinker.com Now do abortion, or fentanyl overdoses.
(2023-02-24). Pfizer's unpunished confession. americanthinker.com Has Pfizer succeeded in burying the Jordan Walker Veritas video?>
(2023-02-24). Pfizer's unpunished confession. americanthinker.com Has Pfizer succeeded in burying the Jordan Walker Veritas video?>
(2023-02-24). Taxing rounds to punish gun owners. americanthinker.com Law-abiding gun owners aren't running around shooting people.
(2023-02-24). Taxing rounds to punish gun-owners. americanthinker.com Law-abiding gun-owners aren't running around shooting people.
(2023-02-24). That Biden bid to blame Trump for the Ohio train wreck is falling apart. americanthinker.com The blame-Trump-first spin narrative gets old and stale fast.
(2023-02-24). The Equal Protection Project may be the most important organization in America. americanthinker.com As the Biden administration, with almost two years left to go, brings racial discrimination back to the American government, the EPP is stepping up to stop it.
(2023-02-24). Calls Grow for Rail Safety Laws as Officials Deem Ohio Derailment Preventable. truthout.org Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, continue to demand answers about how a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed February 3, releasing hazardous materials into the air, water and soil. The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the accident, blaming a wheel bearing failure for the crash and saying the derailment was "100% preventable."… |
(2023-02-24). Who's checking on the cops' mental health? peoplesworld.org 
The murders of Tyre Nichols in Memphis and Atlanta activist Tortuguita were not the first deaths at the hands of the police in 2023, and they certainly will not be the last. Last year, in 2022, we saw the highest incidence of police killings on record, and it appears this year is already trending in …
(2023-02-24). These 7 Films Put Spike Lee In The Cultural Guts Of Black America, Permanently. moguldom.com Filmmaker Spike Lee, born Shelton Jackson Lee, burst on the Hollywood scene in the late 1980s aggressively and unabashedly showcased Blackness. His first series of films highlighted Black life In Brooklyn, New York, but somehow still reflected the overall expense of being Black in America. He released his debut feature film—"She's Gotta Have It" in …
(2023-02-24). Rejected Before Published: Chinese Plan And Its Consequences. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | On February 24, Beijing shared its plan of the settlement of the military conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry published it on its website on the year anniversary of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.The plan included 12 points : | 1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity…
(2023-02-24). Wagner Fighters Took Control Of Berkhovka Near Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Wagner fighters took control of the village of Barkhovka located on the north-western outskirts of Bakhmut. | Before the outbreak of hostilities, about a hundred people lived in Berkhovka. The village is located north of Artemovsk (also known as Bakhmut) and is adjacent to the previously liberated Paraskovievka. | The control of the village was claimed by the head if Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin on February 24: "Berkhovka is completely under our control. The units of the Wagner PMCs fully co…
(2023-02-24). 'International Resistance' Attacked Two More U.S. Supply Convoys In Iraq. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On February 23, the so-called International Resistance announced that its fighters had attacked two convoys moving logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition in Iraq. | In a statement, the shadowy group said that both supply convoys were attacked near the town of Tarmiyah which is located some 50 kilometers to the north of Bahadad. Iraqi news sources didn't report any casualties as a result of the dual attack. | These were the fifth and sixth supply convoys of the U.S.-led coalition…
(2023-02-24). Iran Will Likely Sell Air Defense Systems To Syria — Iranian State TV. southfront.org 
File image. | Iran is likely to sell air defense systems to Syria to boost its defenses in the face of frequent Israeli attacks, Iranian state TV said on February 24. "Syria needs to rebuild its air defense network and requires precision bombs for its fighter planes," the state broadcaster said."It is very likely that we will witness the supply by Iran of radars and defense missiles, such as the 15 Khordad system, to reinforce Syria's air defenses," the TV said, adding that only parts of a recent defense agreement with…
(2023-02-24). Iraqi Pinpoint Airstrikes Kill Five ISIS Terrorists In Saladin (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On February 24, several airstrikes by the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) targeted a hideout of ISIS terrorists in the area of Hawi al-Uzym in the northern Iraqi province of Saladin. | The IQAF released footage of the pinpoint airstrikes, which were carried out by F-16IQ fighter jets armed with 227-kg GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs. | A day after the strikes, the Iraqi military dispatched a unit from the Salah al-Din Commando Brigade to conduct a search operation in Hawi al-Uzym. The dead bodies of five…
(2023-02-24). Poland Delivers First Batch Of Leopard 2 Tanks To Ukraine. southfront.org 
Polish Soldiers, assigned to the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade operate a Leopard 2 tank during a multinational training scenario in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Feb. 6, 2020.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Timothy Hamlin) | On February 24, Poland delivered the first batch of German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine as Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Kiev. | The delivery came on the one-year anniversary of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, which was launched to "denazi…
(2023-02-24). Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills Jihadist In Syria's Greater Idlib (Photos). southfront.org 
(2023-02-24). Turkey Says Its Intelligence 'Neutralized' Mastermind Behind Istanbul Bombing In Syria. southfront.org 
Alleged PKK/YPG commander Halil Menci, via Twitter. | The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has "neutralized" a senior commander of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its Syrian affiliate the People's Protection Units (YPG) who played a key role in the planning and implementation of the last year bombing in Istanbul, the Anadolu Agency reported on February 24, citing security sources. | According to the sources, the commander, Halil Menci, was "neutralized" in a special operation that took place n…
(2023-02-24). U.S. To Supply Altius-600, Jump 20 Drones To Ukraine In New Military Aid Package. southfront.org 
An Area-I Air-Launched, Tube-Integrated, Unmanned System, or ALTIUS, sails through the skies at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., March 4. (Jose Mejia-Betancourth/CCDC AvMC Technology Development Directorate) | The United States Department of Defense announced on February 24, the one-year anniversary of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, that it will be supplying more drones to Kiev forces as part of a new $2 billion military aid package. | The new weapons will be provided under the Ukra…
(2023-02-24). Year Of Russian Special Military Operation: China Proposes Peace, West Imposes War. southfront.org 
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(2023-02-24). As another two Earthquakes hit Turkey, Anger continues to grow. juancole.com 
According to latest reports, six are dead and 294 injured Written byArzu Geybullayeva Image by Meydan TV. Used with permission. ( Globalvoices.org) — #Bölgeyeçadƒ±ryollayƒ±n (send tents to the area) was trending on Twitter on February 20, as two new earthquakes this time, with 6.4 and 5.8 magnitudes respectively, hit Hatay, Turkey — one of …
(2023-02-24). EPA orders Norfolk Southern to conduct cleanup and cover costs of trail derailment in Ohio. nationofchange.org "Let me be clear: Norfolk Southern will pay for cleaning up the mess they created and for the trauma they've inflicted on this community."
(2023-02-24). 5 Reasons Why Much of the Global South Isn't Automatically Supporting the West in Ukraine. independentmediainstitute.org Krishen Mehta is a member of the Board of the American Committee for U.S.-Russia Accord (ACURA), and a Senior Global Justice Fellow at Yale University. This article is distributed by Globetrotter in partnership with ACURA. In October 2022, about eight months after the war in Ukraine started, the University of Cambridge in the UK harmonized surveys conducted in …
(2023-02-24). The Foreign Fighters on the Front Lines of the Russia-Ukraine War. independentmediainstitute.org On February 2, 2023, former U.S. Marine Peter Reed was killed in Ukraine while evacuating civilians in the front-line city of Bakhmut. Two days later on February 4, the bodies of two British volunteers, Christopher Perry and Andrew Bagshaw, were returned as part of a prisoner swap deal with Russian forces. Their deaths mark some …
(2023-02-24). The Global South Refuses Pressure to Side With the West on Russia. independentmediainstitute.org At the G20 meeting in Bengaluru, India, the United States arrived with a simple brief. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said at the February 2023 summit that the G20 countries must condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and they must adhere to U.S. sanctions against Russia. However, it became clear that India, the chair …
(2023-02-24). How to Get to the Root of the Social Media Crisis. independentmediainstitute.org As a research librarian, my professional life has focused on connecting people to reliable information. In the last thirty years, I have been stunned to watch as the rise in digital information that initially held so much promise in providing people with diverse and trustworthy content has instead spiraled into vast wastelands of clickbait, advertising, …
(2023-02-24). Cap the Rent: Connecticut coalition unites tenants to curb out-of-control landlords. peoplesworld.org 
HARTFORD, Conn.—A local united front is mobilizing around the powerful idea that housing is a human right. Testifying before the state legislature's Housing Committee for over 20 hours, a diverse coalition of tenants and allies demanded limits on a corporate landlords' unchecked power to aggressively increase rents and gut communities with profit-driven evictions. Cap the Rent …
(2023-02-24). US Power Alliance Says It's Coordinating An "Information War" Against China. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | ‚ùñ | In an article published last week titled " Here's an excerpt: D…
(2023-02-24). Forest Defenders Vow Resistance After Court Okays Phase I Of 'Cop City'. popularresistance.org Georgia – The Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, issued an order last week denying three plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order to halt clearing and construction work at the forested site of a planned police training facility that activists in Atlanta have dubbed "Cop City." The ruling paves the way for construction activity even as the DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals considers the merits of the plaintiffs' legal appeal of the project's land disturbance permit. | The 85-acre, $90 million police militarization and training complex is being spearheaded by the Atlanta Police Foundation.
(2023-02-24). A Looming Court Case Threatens Native Sovereignty. popularresistance.org In mid-January, Montana state Senator Keith Regier floated the idea of a bill that would call on federal lawmakers to investigate alternatives to the tribal reservation system, created by federal legislation in 1851 in an effort to silo Native American people, remove them from their traditional way of life and create space for white settlers. Regier claimed he was motivated by genuine concern for the "lives and well-being" of Native Americans and all Montanans, asserting the system was built on race and that reservations are not "in the best interests of either the Indian…
(2023-02-24). Sunday 4/23: Seaside Earth Day Celebration & Electric Vehicle Fair. indybay.org Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA…
(2023-02-24). From Formula to Medications and Child Care, Parents Feel Strain of Shortages. truthout.org Last summer, when her daughter was still drinking formula, Brittani Roberts often drove from store to store trying to find enough to feed her. When her daughter was teething last month, Roberts repeated the exercise — this time driving to five stores while her friend tried an additional four to find Tylenol or Motrin for children. Neither of them was successful. "It's so stressful… |
(2023-02-24). How the press misled the public on Russiagate. therealnews.com 
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(2023-02-24). GOP Lawmaker Uses Racist Trope, Calls Chinese American Colleague Disloyal. truthout.org A far right Republican is being called out for suggesting the first Chinese American lawmaker in the House of Representatives is disloyal to the United States. Last week, Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) suggested an individual named Dominic Ng, who was appointed as the U.S. member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council last year, harbored anti-U.S. |
(2023-02-24). Social Media Users Could Be Sued for Defamation Under Florida's Anti-Press Bill. truthout.org A bill proposed in the Florida Republican-controlled state legislature that aims to make it easier for public figures, including lawmakers, to sue news media for coverage they dislike would also have severe repercussions for anyone (not just those in the news industry) who use social media to point out someone else's bigoted behavior. In addition to granting greater leeways for defamation lawsuits… |
(2023-02-24). South Carolina Bill Would Subject Those Obtaining Abortions to Death Penalty. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in the South Carolina state legislature have introduced a bill that would equate an abortion of a fetus or an embryo to the murder of a living, already-born person, allowing the state, if passed into law, to convict and possibly execute a person if they obtain abortion services. House Bill 3549 would amend a proposed bill, entitled the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection… |
(2023-02-24). Big Corporate Leadership Will Not Save Us. actionaidusa.org I was disappointed, on multiple levels, to hear about the Biden administration's nomination of Ajay Banga, a private equity executive with no experience in public service, to head the World Bank. First, the U.S. should have no real right to unilaterally name the World Bank President — it does so through an archaic "gentleman's agreement"…
(2023-02-24). Ellen Schrecker on the New McCarthyism. fair.org 
CounterSpin230224.mp3 Tucker Carlson on Fox News ( This week on CounterSpin: If you care about free expression, and freedom generally, there is much to talk about right now. It is good to anchor ourselves in that conversation when we talk about books being banned and efforts to erase entire concepts, and then folks trying to inoculate themselves by saying they weren't even talking about those concepts, until they learn that actually running away from those ideas doesn't make you safe. These are not entirely new conversations or strugg…
(2023-02-24). Friday 2/24: Representative Barbara Lee: End War in Ukraine. indybay.org Representative Barbara Lee's Oakland Office, 1 Kaiser Plaza, Oakland. Google map and directions: www.google.com/maps/place/Ordway+Building,+1+Kaiser+Plaza,+Oakland,+CA+94612…
(2023-02-24). World's largest avian flu outbreak spreads to sea lions. america.cgtn.com 
Over the past 18 months, the world has seen the largest-ever avian influenza outbreak. Now the disease has spread to South America and has switched from mostly domestic birds to wild ones. But there's a new concern for scientists, the spread of the deadly virus …
(2023-02-24). China Says Sending Weapons Into Ukraine War Won't Bring Peace. news.antiwar.com China's representative to the UN on Thursday said that sending weapons to be used in the Ukraine war will not bring peace as the US is claiming Beijing is considering providing Moscow with military aid for the conflict. "One year into the Ukraine crisis, brutal facts have offered ample proof that sending weapons will not …
(2023-02-24). Hungary to Send Delegation to Sweden, Finland Over NATO Bids. news.antiwar.com The head of Hungary's ruling party in parliament said Thursday that Budapest is sending a delegation to Sweden and Finland to discuss their NATO bids. Hungary and Turkey are the only two NATO countries that have yet to approve of the two Nordic nations joining. Prime Minister Viktor Orban previously said his country supports Sweden …
(2023-02-24). Rep. Gaetz Introduces War Powers Resolution to Pull US Troops Out of Syria. news.antiwar.com Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a War Powers Resolution that would order President Biden to pull all US troops out of Syria, a move that came after four US troops were reported injured in a raid against ISIS in the country. "Congress has never authorized the use of military force in Syria. The United …
(2023-02-24). "An Existential Threat". President Putin's "Legal Case against NATO". The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). The Rise of the Consultant Governing Class. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Toxic Ohio Train Derailment. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). The Historical Origins and Essence of European Imperialism and Colonization. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Alberta Government Deleted Data on COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries, Canadian Children Are Now Dying Suddenly. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). SASAC charts higher growth target for SOEs. ecns.cn Centrally administered State-owned enterprises will strive to achieve a profit growth target higher than the national GDP this year and realize better results, said the country's top State assets regulator.
(2023-02-24). MNC execs share optimism in Chinese market. ecns.cn Senior executives of multinational corporations based in Shanghai share an optimistic view of the world's second-largest economy and believe the China market will play a greater role in their global business.
(2023-02-24). Photovoltaic industry to get further policy boost. ecns.cn More supportive policies to maximize solar power use and promote healthier photovoltaic development are in the pipeline, with sanguine forecasts of record growth in PV capacity this year, officials and experts said.
(2023-02-24). People under arrest for coal mine collapse in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Investigations into Xinjing coal mine collapse in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is underway and people who hold liability for the accident have been controlled by police, according to the press conference held Thursday.
(2023-02-24). Comicomment: U.S. hegemony wreaks havoc on the world. ecns.cn As the world's most powerful country, the U.S. has long been interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, pursuing, maintaining, and abusing hegemony under the guise of promoting freedom, democracy, and human rights.
(2023-02-24). Chinese officials increasingly creative in promoting tourism. ecns.cn Du Bo, director of the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Tahe, northeast China's Heilongjiang, has become popular on the internet for a short video in which she wears traditional costume of the Oroqen ethnic group to promote local scenery in a snow-capped forest.
(2023-02-24). (W.E. Talk) How can China Space Station serve interest of all of mankind?>. ecns.cn What will the China space station bring to the world? How will it serve the interest of all mankind? In the latest W.E. Talk, Yang Yuguang, vice-chair of Space Transportation Committee at International Astronautical Federation and Anu Ojha, director of the UK's National Space Academy and director of the National Space Center were invited to share their views.
(2023-02-24). Investment in transport assets will continue. ecns.cn China will continue to invest in fixed transportation assets this year to contribute to economic development, the transport minister said on Thursday.
(2023-02-24). CIIE role expands to global growth stimulus. ecns.cn The sixth China International Import Expo, which will be held in Shanghai in November, is expected to continue to help multinational corporations gain more access to the vast Chinese market and bolster global openness and cooperation.
(2023-02-24). Regulators give massive fillip to biz ties among GBA regions. ecns.cn China is actively paving the way for closer economic and business relations among various regions of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, experts said after a quick review of two key documents unveiled on Thursday.
(2023-02-24). China dismisses smear over Russia ties. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on Wednesday pushed back against Washington's so-called concern over China-Russia ties after a senior Chinese diplomat visited Moscow.
(2023-02-24). Putin: Army guarantor of stability. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called Russia's army a guarantor of national stability, promising to boost arms production.
(2023-02-24). Despite bogus reports, nation will not engage in arms race. ecns.cn China has always pursued the policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons and will not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon states or nuclear-weapon-free zones, said Ministry of National Defense on Thursday.
(2023-02-24). Maternal mortality rates are 'unacceptable', says WHO. ecns.cn Political will is needed to make changes to the "unacceptable" number of women who die in pregnancy and childbirth, a senior United Nations figure has said, after newly published data from the World Health Organization revealed the continued extent of the problem.
(2023-02-24). DPRK fires strategic cruise missiles. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a strategic cruise missile launching drill Thursday, a move aimed at examining the rapid response posture of its strategic cruise missile units.
(2023-02-24). Russia launches Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft into orbit. ecns.cn Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos announced that its Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft was successfully launched into the planned orbit on Friday.
(2023-02-24). China develops three-photon microscope, capturing deep-brain images. ecns.cn A research team at Peking University has made a new breakthrough in multiphoton microscopy by developing a miniature three-photon microscope that has successfully captured deep-brain images of freely moving mice.
(2023-02-24). China calls for resuming peace talks to resolve Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China has called for international efforts to create conditions for the resumption of peace talks to resolve the Ukraine crisis.
(2023-02-24). Pakistan proud of friendship with China: Pakistani Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn Pakistan considers China as an all-weather strategic cooperative partner and is proud of its friendship with China, spokesperson for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in Thursday's weekly press briefing.
(2023-02-24). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Friday.
(2023-02-24). China invests nearly 28.3 bln USD in basic research in 2022. ecns.cn China invested about 195.1 billion yuan (about 28.3 billion U.S. dollars) in basic research in 2022, accounting for 6.3 percent of the total R&D spending, the Minister of Science and Technology said on Friday.
(2023-02-24). Full text: China's position on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday released China's position on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
(2023-02-24). Clean-up efforts continue on site of toxic train derailment in Ohio. ecns.cn The five derailed cars carrying 115,580 gallons of vinyl chloride. Residents have reported a growing number of ailments — from rashes to nausea to trouble breathing.
(2023-02-24). Horse racing held to celebrate Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn A rider demonstrates equestrian skills during a horse racing event to celebrate the Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023.
(2023-02-24). Monorail train runs through blooming flowers in Chongqing. ecns.cn A monorail train runs through blooming plum blossoms in the Fotuguan section of light rail line 2, Chongqing, Feb. 23, 2023.
(2023-02-24). 'ChinaSet 26' satellite sent into space. ecns.cn The satellite will mainly provide high-speed broadband access services for fixed terminals as well as vehicle-mounted, shipborne and airborne terminals.
(2023-02-24). Mo'Nique Is Back And She's Sharing Her Deepest, Darkest Secrets. newsone.com 
Source: Variety / Getty | Work, work don't stop! Mo'Nique has starre…
(2023-02-24). Fidel Castro's legacy lives on as Cuba keeps sending 'Doctors, not Bombs' all across the World. mronline.org 
In the immediate aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Cuba dispatched medical teams to the affected areas to provide care to victims. Their departure was marked by a farewell ceremony, which featured a large photo of Fidel Castro.
(2023-02-24). Paresh Chattopadhyay and his time. mronline.org 
Paresh Chattopadhyay/Pareshda was born in Rudrakar of undivided Bengal. That place is now located within the Shariatpur district of Bangladesh. He died in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
(2023-02-24). The Ukraine War viewed from the Global South. mronline.org 
In October 2022, about eight months after the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the University of Cambridge in the UK harmonized surveys that asked the inhabitants of 137 countries about their views of the West, Russia, and China. The findings in the combined study are robust enough to demand our serious attention.
(2023-02-24). Biden's Border Crackdown Explained — A Refugee Law Expert Looks at the Legality and Impact of New Asylum Rule. scheerpost.com 
This rule will deny thousands of migrants fleeing persecution their right to seek asylum at the United States' southern border.
(2023-02-24). Forest Defenders Vow Resistance After Court Green-Lights Phase I of "Cop City" scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-24). John Kiriakou: Covid & the Way of Death in US Prisons. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-24). Ralph Nader: The 20th Anniversary of the Sociocide of Iraq by Bush/Cheney. scheerpost.com 
Will President Biden, Congress and other Americans recognize the massive war crimes committed against the Iraqi people with appropriate declarations and actions on March 19, 2023?
(2023-02-24). Ray McGovern: The Last Chance to Avoid World War III? scheerpost.com 
The CIA expert and Russia specialist who served seven presidents under risks of nuclear war is alarmed that the war in Ukraine has brought us to the most dangerous moment yet.
(2023-02-24). The Lesson We Need to Teach Our Nation's Rich. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-24). Ukrainian Refugees Struggle to Access Housing and Resources in the US. truthout.org As soon as Russia's war on Ukraine began last February, Jo Ann Radioli, a retired librarian living in Brooklyn, New York, knew that she wanted to help people who were being displaced. She quickly reached out to a number of agencies including Catholic Charities USA (a nonprofit national network), a Ukrainian church and a social welfare organization that serves immigrants, and asked what she could… |
(2023-02-24). Does "Capitalism" Fully Explain the Ruthless Extraction and Consumption We Witness? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). 'The Lifespan of a Fact' explores the world of true-ish journalism. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — I read a manual on memoir writing where the author made the point that for the sake of a coherent story it really doesn't matter to anyone, least of all to the reader, whether the sofa on which, 40 years ago, you experienced your first kiss at your neighbors' house was gray …
(2023-02-24). Railroaded: Residents of predominantly Black Georgia community fight back against train proposal. splcenter.org
(2023-02-24). Friday 2/24: Take Action for Peace In Ukraine. indybay.org 1 Post St, San Francisco, (Senator Feinstein's Office) | Post and Market; Montgomery Street BART…
(2023-02-24). Greece: Militant actions by public healthcare workers and doctors. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the influential Greek labor organization, the All-Workers Militant Front (PAME). | Workers and doctors in Public Hospitals of Greece organized militant actions and strikes all over the country on Wednesday, February 22 demanding the strengthening of the public health care system with permanent staff and state funding, the tenure of contract workers, the inclusion of health workers in the Unhealthy and Hazardous category and more. | The workers of "Evangelismos" Hospital in Athens specifically gave a fierce welcome to the government and the Prime…
(2023-02-24). Tallahassee students say 'Down with DeSantis!'. fightbacknews.org By staff | Tallahassee, FL – On February 22, about 35 students, community members and faculty rallied on the front steps of the Student Union at Florida State University. The rally was organized by FSU's chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (FSUSDS) in response to Governor Ron DeSantis' recent attacks on diversity programs and multicultural studies. | Attendees chanted "Money for schools and education, not for racist legislation!" "Education is liberation!" and "Black education matters!" | According to their official statement, FSUSDS has four primary demands for Florida State: One, the protection and…
(2023-02-24). UK Anti-terror Outfit Warns Against Tolkien and Shakespeare. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-02-24). Wednesday 3/8: International Women's Day: What Do the Women Say? 2023 Fighters for Freedom. indybay.org Brava Theater Center | 2781 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | Or join the event virtually…
(2023-02-24). Jimmy Carter was Pilloried for Worrying about Israeli Apartheid, but he has Been Amply Vindicated by History. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment) — As President Jimmy Carter nears the end in hospice care, we are prompted to revisit his accomplishments and contributions. Carter's prescient 2006 book Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid elicited a storm of criticism from many Jewish organizations and leaders. It prompted condemnation from the powerful lobby, the American Israel …
(2023-02-24). What's Driving 'Irregular' Cuban Emigration to the United States? orinocotribune.com By Helen Yaffe — Feb 2, 2023 | In 2022, an unprecedented number of Cubans arrived in the United States through irregular, or 'illegal' channels. Historically the United States has encouraged and weaponised Cuban emigration. Cuban migrants fuel US propaganda about the failure of socialism and about political persecution and the lack of freedom and human rights on the island. However, it is an issue which can spiral out of control, forcing US administrations into dialogue with the Cuban government in the past. The current surge is creating political problems for President Biden as his opponents exploit the iss…
(2023-02-24). Law Pod UK latest episode: Safe as Houses: Depriving children of their liberty. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Restricting the liberty of a child is a serious step only to be taken in the most difficult of circumstances. Children may require secure accommodation by the Local Authority in a variety of circumstances. A child could require urgent mental health treatment in a secure hospital. A child may require strict supervision with a high …
(2023-02-24). Ecosocialist Bookshelf — February 2023. greenleft.org.au Ian Angus presents seven new books on how the world works, from cells to imperialism.
(2023-02-24). Bill Gates "Solution: Lab-Grown Meat Is Made of Cancer Cells. Would You Like It Rare or Medium? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Lab-Grown Meat Is Made of Cancer Cells. Would You Like It Rare or Medium? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Imperial remembers victims of the Ukraine invasion on first anniversary. imperial.ac.uk Staff and students at Imperial College Business School gathered to mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
(2023-02-24). African Liberation NOT simply "Black History" anchor.fm In this episode we discuss how February and "Black History Month" distracts from the ongoing African liberation struggles, their revolutionary character, action, and ideology, and enforces individualism, wealth accumulation, private property, capitalism and imperialism.
(2023-02-24). Oil and Gas Industry Spent $124.4 Million Lobbying Amid Record Profits in 2022. truthout.org The oil and gas industry spent about $124.4 million lobbying the federal government in 2022, according to an OpenSecrets analysis of lobbying disclosures. The industry's 2022 lobbying spending is a nominal increase from 2021 but down slightly when adjusted for inflation. Industry-wide spending on lobbying dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic but increased gradually as fossil fuel companies sought… |
(2023-02-24). Anti-Democratic Violence Won't Stop Bolivia's Path of Social Progress. libya360.wordpress.com Logan Williams and Camila Escalante Kawsachun News: journalist and editor Camila Escalante attends a rally in support of Lula in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo credit: Camila Escalante "The projects and progress initiated under Evo Morales' government beginning in 2006 continue today, despite all efforts to sabotage the sovereign model." Camila Escalante, Kawsachun News Labour Friends of…
(2023-02-24). Consolidating Brazil's Status as a Geopolitical Dwarf. libya360.wordpress.com Quantum Bird The so-called "Vigorous and Proud" Foreign Policy — slogan repeated ad nauseum by Celso Amorim during the years of the first Lula administration — never really convinced anyone with an IQ above room temperature (in degrees Celsius), but at least it allowed Brazil to gain some international prestige and a certain protagonism as…
(2023-02-24). In a US-China Confrontation, West Asia Will Bow Out. libya360.wordpress.com F.M. Shakil A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor. The prospect of a US-China war has entered the realm of reality. Increased provocations from US military and political officials regarding the status of Taiwan —…
(2023-02-24). The War in Ukraine One Year After: A Geopolitical Balance. libya360.wordpress.com Diego Sequera and Ernesto Cazal Today, February 24, marks the first anniversary of the Special Military Operation (SMO) launched by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, announced by its president, Vladimir Putin. There is hardly any geopolitical event of greater magnitude so far this century, which has been nurtured by major events and tectonic movements that…
(2023-02-24). Ukraine: China's 12 Point Peace Plan. libya360.wordpress.com China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis 1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. All countries, big or small, strong or weak,…
(2023-02-24). Where Lula's Foreign Policy is Headed. libya360.wordpress.com Mision Verdad Yesterday, February 23, the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution condemning Russia for its Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine, a few hours after the first anniversary of its launch due to Washington's systematic disregard of President Vladimir Putin's demands regarding NATO's threatening eastward expansion and Kiev's increasingly belligerent…
(2023-02-24). Inequality is Weakening Social Security. Here's How We Fix That. inequality.org
(2023-02-24). HBCU Johnson C. Smith Gets $5.7M Tech Grant, Largest Ever, To Upgrade Systems And Internet. moguldom.com Johnson C. Smith University has received a $5.7 million federal grant to shore up its technology systems and provide 5G internet service to its campus and neighboring community. It is the largest federal grant in the school's 156-year history. "Not only is it imperative that we provide stable, highspeed internet access for our students, staff, …
(2023-02-24). Study: Black Net Worth Grew Since The Pandemic While All Other Racial Groups Dropped. moguldom.com The net worth of Black households increased more than other racial groups during the pandemic, according to a report by CNBC that cites a recent study. "The average net worth among Black households rose to more than $340,000 through the third quarter of last year from the end of 2019, marking an increase of 32% over just …
(2023-02-24). As Louisiana's coast erodes, its historic communities are disappearing too. peoplesworld.org 
It was March 2021, and Sheri Neil was throwing together po'boys for the lunch crowd at her namesake Sheri's Snack Shack, the only restaurant in the small bayou village of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Louisiana. The counter-service sandwich joint stands elevated about 12 feet off the ground, with a big red deck where people can sit as they enjoy …
(2023-02-24). Moderna's 2022 Windfall a 'Scandalous' Result of Pandemic Profiteering, Campaigners Say. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Ukraine: One Year of War on Top of 30 Years of Conflict Escalation. dissidentvoice.org 
Introduction: 1 year of violence on top of 30 years of conflict: Too much wrong thinking The world's focus is on the war. On February 24, it is one year since Russia launched its so-called special military operation. Much more important is to focus on the underlying conflicts — because there exists no war or …
(2023-02-24). Portrait of the eco-defender as a young man. iacenter.org February 23, 2023 By Julia Wright The one is an elder behind bars. The other is a young man who lives thousands of miles away. Perhaps he had heard of the elder, who is also known as the "voice of the voiceless." Perhaps he had seen his photograph or heard from his mother, Madly Etile, about the details of his 42-year ordeal in prison as an innocent man, framed for his political opinions. Keziah Nuissier The one is African American and speaks the language of the English colonizer. The other hails from the French colony of Martinique and speaks the language of the French colonizer. Both Black, both militant, they…
(2023-02-24). Texas governor says most gun crimes involve illegally owned weapons. That's not true for mass shootings. nationofchange.org According to an investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, the majority of the state's 19 mass shootings over the past six decades were carried out by men who legally possessed firearms.
(2023-02-24). Covid And The Way Of Death In US Prisons. popularresistance.org The first comprehensive study of prisoner deaths during the Covid era shows that deaths in federal and state prisons rose nearly 50 percent during the first year of the pandemic, and in six states, they more than doubled. | The New York Times reports that deaths in America's prisons during 2020 showed more than twice the increase compared to deaths in the United States overall, and they even exceeded deaths in nursing homes, which were among the hardest hit sectors across the country. | The Times found that it was not just the fact that Covid swept through already overcrowded prisons.
(2023-02-24). From Striketober to Revolutiontobe. workers.org 
Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. One of Comrade Sam's most important messages to us as revolutionaries in Workers World Party, and in the overall U.S. communist movement, . . . |
(2023-02-24). The 1993 Bombing of the World Trade Center: The Betrayal 30 Years Later. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Jewish Groups Across the Globe Applaud Barcelona Mayor Colau. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-02-24). Understanding the Concept of African Solutions to African Problems. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 24, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…
(2023-02-24). Unauthorized Disclosure: Kari Lydersen. thedissenter.org Thanks for supporting the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast. We could do not do this show without you. | Kari Lydersen, a Chicago-based reporter, author, and journalist instructor, joins the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast to discuss her Lydersen has covered labor in Chicago and throughout the United States for many years. In this interview, she shares the experiences of railroad workers who united around a strike to help them win paid…
(2023-02-24). 40 Mile Walk to White House to Call for President Biden Action on Reparations. indybay.org From Sea to Shining Sea and beyond, the call for Reparations Study and Redress is growing. President Joe Biden and the Office of Executive Branch of the United States of America can demonstrate one standard for global citizenship via Executive Order to create a Reparations Study and Redress Commission. From Historic Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Bar Gold Mining District we join the journey towards justice.
(2023-02-24). One Year Later: The Cost of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
At dawn on February 24, 2022, the Russian armed forces launched what they called a special military operation seeking to "demilitarize and denazify Ukraine." The Russian military began an offensive with heavy ground assaults in several regions of the country, seizing a number of areas north …
(2023-02-24). Air Canada Launches Face Biometrics for Passenger ID. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Growing Friction Between Beijing and Washington Likely to Escalate. sonar21.com 
If you think the deterioration in relations between America and China is just a temporary situation that will be reversed in the near term, think again. Just because Chinese leaders…
(2023-02-24). Two Peace Advocates Work To End Israel's Occupation Of Palestine. popularresistance.org Lee Camp, the host of "Behind the Headlines," interviews two prominent — and very different — peace activists working to end Israel's occupation of Palestine. Adam Bloomberg and Issa Amro could not have grown up more differently. Amro in the embattled occupied Palestinian city of Hebron and Bloomberg in a prominent Jewish family during the troubled years of South Africa's apartheid regime. So how did they both find themselves working so vociferously towards the same goal? Host Lee Camp finds out in this thought-provoking and wide-ranging interview with the two activists.
(2023-02-24). Lee Camp: Here's How To Get Rid of Police and Not Have Everything Fall Apart. I'm Not Kidding. mintpressnews.com 
In this episode of The Most Censored News, Lee Camp takes on the police state with facts, figures and, most importantly, proven solutions actually solve the problem.
(2023-02-24). Rage Against the War Machine in San Francisco. indybay.org Anti-War Rally in Justin Herman Plaza and Street Theater in Front of Lockheed Offices.
(2023-02-24). PSL Editorial — U.S./NATO responsible for one year of needless war in Ukraine. liberationnews.org 
Without constant U.S./NATO escalation, the war could have ended long ago…
(2023-02-24). Seven Things We Could Do If We Cut the Pentagon by $100 Billion. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). No2NATO: Former UK MP Chris Williamson on New Efforts To Free Britain From NATO. mintpressnews.com Lowkey speaks to former MP and Shadow Minister Chris Williamson about the new campaign to pull Britain out of the NATO military alliance.
(2023-02-24). I Was a Prisoner in Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, But Who Is Its Biggest Captive? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Inmigración, ignorar las causas y culpar a las víctimas. globalizacion.ca Se busca culpar a las víctimas y se ignoran las causas de la problemática. Estos días anda circulando un estudio realizado por Gallup, donde se realizó una pregunta a los ciudadanos estadounidenses sobre qué tan satisfechos están con la inmigración….
(2023-02-24). Pennsylvania nurses call a penalty on hospital giant. workers.org 
Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP), the union representing nurses across the state, launched a scathing social-media campaign to blow the whistle on Jefferson/Einstein Hospital for unnecessary spending. The Philadelphia nonprofit hospital corporation paid for an advertisement to air during this year's Super Bowl game. A 30-second . . . |
(2023-02-24). Feds: No evidence crew did anything wrong in Ohio rail wreck. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The engineer, the conductor and the trainee on the Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed and wrecked on Feb. 3, releasing vinyl chloride and other hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, did nothing wrong, the head of the federal government's independent safety agency says. "This was 100% preventable," National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy, …
(2023-02-24). 1500 Scientists Say 'There Is No Climate Emergency' — The Real Environment Movement Was Hijacked. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Venezuela's teacher shortage risks leaving the next generation adrift. america.cgtn.com 
It's become increasingly difficult to retain, attract, and keep teachers in Venezuela, as fewer students are choosing teaching as a profession amid low salaries and a lack of incentives. This has put the country's education system at risk, and is also is leaving the next …
(2023-02-24). Understanding Social Engineering. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Miko Peled: Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir Have All but Guaranteed a New Intifada Will Soon Erupt. mintpressnews.com 
Renowned Israeli peace advocate and author Miko Peled cautions that recent actions of Israel's besieged leaders may spark an unprecedented wave of turmoil in the Holy Land.
(2023-02-24). US, Norway's Joint Covert Operations During Vietnam War. orinocotribune.com US journalist Seymour Hersh revealed in a February 22 The article comes days after Hersh's article on US involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Hersh, who exposed the US's role in the sabotage through a journalistic investigation, stated that most of the secret planning and training for the attack took place on Norwegian soil. | "And why were highly s…
(2023-02-24). Plastinkin Brothers. Friday. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com I used to know Oleg, Igor's brother, and I still have some of his recordings very few people have, both covers and originals, such as his mind-boggling Do-Re-Mi-Do-Re-Do. They are two guitar virtuosos and, arguably, best blues guitar players in Russia. They are also prolific composers. Here is Igor showing what guitar playing is: Enjoy.
(2023-02-24). Black People Seven Times More Likely To Die Following Police Restraint. orinocotribune.com By Bethany Rielly Monday — Feb 20, 2023 | New report by Inquest disputes government's claim that there is no evidence more black people die than white people following police contact | Black people are seven times more likely to die following police restraint, according to a new report that disputes government claims on racial disparities for state-related deaths. | The report by charity Inquest, published yesterday, found that racial disproportionality is higher than previously made public. | It says that the system for investigating the potential role of racism in deaths of black people following police re…
(2023-02-24). The Illusion of Israeli Democracy Has Been Shattered. orinocotribune.com By Haim Bresheeth-≈Ωabner — Feb 20, 2023 | People across the world have watched the thousands of Israelis demonstrating against their government with at least some bemusement. After 75 years of Israel denying its own agency in the terrible catastrophe it has inflicted on the Palestinians, its new government is now blamed for doing something most Israeli governments have never done — openly discussing the aim of controlling the whole of Palestine through an exclusive Jewish apartheid state. | That this aim requires a less-than-democratic society seems obvious, and arguably Israel has never b…
(2023-02-24). Undefeated Revolutions and the Peculiar Character of Gabriel Boric. orinocotribune.com 
On Latin America Review, Kawsachun News spoke to Francisco Dominguez, a researcher at the Middlesex University and the secretary of the Venezuelan Solidarity Campaign, who has long been a pillar of the movements in solidarity of Latin America, in the UK. Francisco, who is Chilean, spoke to Ollie about how Venezuela has managed to survive through the last period of intense attacks and regime sanctions and grades Chilean president Gabriel Boric. Below is a transcript of Fancisco's analysis. The interview can be Nicaragua, Ven…
(2023-02-24). Western weapons and Ukraine, one year into crisis. america.cgtn.com 
When Russia sent its troops into Ukraine a year ago, authorities in Kyiv were so desperate they were urging civilians to defend themselves with homemade explosives. Twelve months on, Ukraine's army is receiving some of the world's most sophisticated weapons, courtesy of NATO allies who …
(2023-02-24). ILWU for Mumia and Tyre; Rage Against the War Machine; US behind Somaliland Secessionism. indybay.org Pacifica's Covid, Race & Democracy: Rage Against the War Machine; ILWU for Mumia and Tyre; US behind Somaliland Secessionism; Death Penalty Abolition…
(2023-02-24). Can China Be Suckered Like Putin? thealtworld.com Now that the Biden regime's provocation strategy of two little steps forward then two bigger steps has succeeded with Putin, the Biden regime is now going to try it on China. | The US has 30 military personnel in Taiwan and has just announced that the numbers will be raised to 100, possibly 200. This makes for misleading headlines such as "US to Quadruple Troop Presence in Taiwan." Of course whether the number is 30 or 200 it is a meaningless number in the event of a conflict. | Washington knows China is not going to invade Taiwan over such a small number, and China knows Washington won't attack China if a Chines…
(2023-02-24). Washington Egged on by Its Neoconservatives Has Concluded that Putin Has No Stomach for War beyond a Limited Police Action. thealtworld.com The Kremlin's demonstrated inability to take proactive and decisive action has convinced Washington there is nothing to …
(2023-02-24). China reiterates need for talks, negotiated settlement to Ukrainian crisis. peoplesdispatch.org In a 12-point proposal, China criticized Western sanctions on Russia and asked the world community to shed its "cold war mentality" and address the "security interests and concerns" of all countries involved…
(2023-02-24). Daily Round up | 10 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank city of Nablus & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we take a look at the killing of 10 Palestinians by Israel, a former security chief being convicted of ties to a cartel in Mexico, a fresh investigation into the death of an activist in Brazil, and the Finnish Communist Party preparing for elections…
(2023-02-24). Hazardous manual scavenging kills two more workers in India. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-02-24). More international sanctions on Myanmar's junta, as airstrikes, arrests keep country on edge. peoplesdispatch.org The European Union has now imposed its sixth round of sanctions on at least 16 individuals and entities for carrying out grave human rights violation in Myanmar…
(2023-02-24). Pakistani brothers finally leave Guantanamo Bay after 20 years without charge or trial. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds of detainees have been incarcerated for years in the notorious American detention center in Cuba without any formal charges, and allegedly faced various forms of mental and physical torture…
(2023-02-24). The US funneled billions towards Ukraine while cutting corners on health and education. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-02-24). At least 10 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid on Nablus in Occupied West Bank. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed at least 10 Palestinians in a raid in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, February 22. | Wafa
(2023-02-24). New UN report shows major setbacks in maternal health. peoplesdispatch.org The numbers from a report by UN agencies indicate that after progress had been made in the period from 2000 to 2015, maternal mortality indicators stagnated in the four years that followed…
(2023-02-24). Protesters say 'no' to AUKUS, nuclear-powered submarines. greenleft.org.au Anti-war protests outside MPs' offices demanded that AUKUS be scrapped and the $170 billion allocated to nuclear-powered submarines be instead spent on human need, reports Pip Hinman.
(2023-02-24). An Ever-More Fractured World: The Russia-China Relationship Contributes to Stabilizing The International Order. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Power and Primacy: A History of Western Intervention in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). My People Don't Need To Be Saved, We Want To Be Respected! popularresistance.org I believe that if one is going to work or volunteer in American Indian communities, then 1. You must have the heart for it, not everyone from the outside can handle Indian Country. My people have suffered hundreds of years of trauma and still live the effects of it in our communities. So if you aren't coming to our lands with a genuine heart and the want to really understand our people, then you aren't ready to help us. 2. If you have never lived among us, been around us, learned our ways or even aware of them… then as outsiders you must learn or have value in it enough to respect it.
(2023-02-24). The 20th Anniversary of the Sociocide of Iraq by Bush-Cheney. dissidentvoice.org I wrote the following column ten years ago. Note the absence of any accountability or regret by Bush, Cheney and their co-war criminals. Ten years ago [now 20 years ago, on March 19, 2003] George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, as war criminals, launched the sociocide of the people of Iraq — replete with embedded …
(2023-02-24). "America is Not a Racist Country" dissidentvoice.org Though it has been argued that the so-called American dream is long dead, Nikki Haley is proof that the dream is still alive. Unfortunately, the 'dream' is hers alone. Until recently, a close confidante of former US President Donald Trump and his pro-Israel circle, Haley wants to be the next United States president. On February …
(2023-02-24). How Nikki Haley Became Israel's Candidate for the White House. mintpressnews.com 
Nikki Haley hopes to cash in – quite literally – on her dedication to Israel while serving in the Trump administration and her hawkish foreign policy in the Middle East.
(2023-02-24). Opinion: If DeSantis Knew History, He'd Know His Crusade Won't Work. moguldom.com If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis knew history, he'd realize that his crusade against teaching Black history in schools won't work. However, since he is ignorant of it, he'll continue working to fight against Black humanity. Failure to learn Black history has DeSantis unaware of the reality that where there is oppression, there is resistance. And …
(2023-02-24). Ohio East Palestine Disaster: Biden DOJ Backing Norfolk Southern's Bid to Block Lawsuits. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Dr. Martin Luther King on the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois. peoplesworld.org 
Below is one of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s least-known speeches. It is one of those, along with his Vietnam speech, that the capitalist ruling class does not want anybody to remember. What follows is the text of his Carnegie Hall Tribute to Dr. W.E.B Du Bois, delivered on Feb. 23, 1968, the the 100th …
(2023-02-24). Venezuela: Sugar Cane Producers Demonstrate, Demand Fuel Access. venezuelanalysis.com Rural collectives have voiced concern over high production costs and an influx of imports.
(2023-02-24). Georgia: U.S. envoy heats up rhetoric for coup, second front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaFebruary 24, 2023 Ambassadors Degnan and Herczynski: it's up to Georgian People What Future They Want US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan said in a conversation with journalists on February 24, after attending the GFSIS event dedicated to Russia's war in Ukraine…. The ambassador said that the U.S. greatly appreciates what the people of …
(2023-02-24). NATO: Azerbaijan plays key role in connecting East and West. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyFebruary 24, 2023 Head of Azerbaijan's Delegation to NATO met with Stoltenberg's assistant The head of Azerbaijan's Delegation to NATO, Jafar Huseynzade, met with Wendy Gilmour, assistant to NATO Secretary General for defense investments, Jafar Huseynzade wrote on Twitter…. "We had good discussions about NATO-Azerbaijan partnership, Azerbaijan's role in connecting East and West, …
(2023-02-24). NATO war video: We will not back down in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeFebruary 24, 2023…
(2023-02-24). Nuclear-capable U.S. B-52s join allied warplanes over Estonia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces AfricaFebruary 23, 2023 B-52 Stratofortresses to flyby part of Estonia Independence Day celebration events Two B-52 aircraft assigned to 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota are, scheduled to conduct a low approach flyby to help celebrate Estonia's Independence Day February 24. "…We remain steadfastly committed …
(2023-02-24). Poland delivers first Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Sweden to follow. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseFebruary 24, 2023 Polish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine as Sweden announces more to come On the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Poland has officially delivered its first tranche of Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine — just as the Swedish government announced plants to supply up to 10 of the same …
(2023-02-24). Three Brothers: Azeri-Turkish military merger model for pan-Turkic takeover of Caspian Sea region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyFebruary 22, 2023 Türkiye-Azerbaijan alliance is a significant model on the line to Turkic Union — Historian PHOTO from APA Türkiye-Azerbaijan alliance is a model, tested example to the line to future Turkic Union, says historian scholar Ramin Sadik to the "Krƒ±m" news agency…. According to him, the Shusha Declaration signed in June …
(2023-02-24). Three Brothers: Nuclear Pakistan denounces "genocide" by Armenians. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As distinct from genocide against Armenians. Azeri Press AgencyFebruary 23, 2023 Pakistani minister: Khojaly genocide committed by Armenia is a crime against humanity The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan organized a seminar and photo exhibition dedicated to the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide together with SZABIST University, …
(2023-02-24). U.S.-controlled Georgian opposition leader blasts government over Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaFebruary 24, 2023 President Slams Government at Ukraine War Anniversary Event On February 24, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili hosted foreign diplomats at an event marking the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, reiterating support and solidarity with the friendly country. President Zurabishvili slammed the Georgian government for its "pseudo-neutral and balanced" position, saying …
(2023-02-24). U.S. floods Ukraine with $2 billion more in arms, ammunition for second year of war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsFebruary 24, 2023 US vows to send more drones, aid to Ukraine on war's anniversary The Pentagon announced Friday morning it would send more drones to Ukraine as part of a new $2 billion package… The new $2 billion in aid includes more ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, more ammunition for 155mm …
(2023-02-24). Climate Code Red Analysis and Sea Level Warnings. dissidentvoice.org 
Climate Code Red, a very thorough and well-respected source on climate change/global warming, recently issued a three-part study on where things stand with the climate system via looking through the rearview mirror at 2022 and reflecting that charred image into the future: "Faster, Higher, Hotter: What We Learned About the Climate System" in 2022 by …
(2023-02-24). NLRB Punches Holes In No-Recording Policies. popularresistance.org Anderson, South Carolina – A February 13, 2023 ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) clarifies whether employees can be disciplined for recording conversations with management officials. | The ruling (372 NLRB No. 50) involved two Starbucks stores in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and members of a rank-and-file group called Baristas United. Two leaders of the group were fired for ostensibly violating established store policy by secretly recording conversations with supervisors on their cell phones. During the conversations, the employees were illegally warned about making negative statements about Starb…
(2023-02-24). Facile answer to made-up MAGA blight. nationofchange.org Bottomless is this vicious pit —/ No lunacy they won't commit.
(2023-02-24). Pennsylvania's method of funding schools ruled unconstitutional. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—The students of Philadelphia and their supporters won a landmark victory last week. On February 7, 2023 Commonwealth Court President, Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, ruled that the constitutional rights of Pennsylvania children have been violated under the current education funding system. The Pennsylvania constitution calls for the "maintenance and support of a through and efficient …
(2023-02-24). Ohio Disaster Is Worse Than Admitted, Evidence Of "COVID" Foreknowledge & It's All Happening Again. 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 (2/24/23). 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
(2023-02-24). How bioenergy causes air pollution: The dark side of renewable energy. nationofchange.org On the ground, burning biomass contributes to many air pollution impacts.
(2023-02-24). Chile's Social Movements Support Nicaragua Against US Intervention. orinocotribune.com Chilean social movements, trade unions, and political organizations came together to express their support for the Nicaraguan government headed by President Daniel Ortega, and to honor the 89th anniversary of the assassination of Nicaraguan revolutionary Augusto César Sandino. | It has been 89 years since Nicaraguan revolutionary hero General Sandino was assassinated by the dictatorship of Anastasio Somoza, backed by the United States. | "Sandino vive, siempre más allá," translated to "Sandino lives, always beyond" was the motto that resonated throughout the event, held at the trade union Workers' United Center h…
(2023-02-24). Peru: Lima Mayor Designates Prominent Districts as No-Protest Zones. orinocotribune.com The Historic Centre of Lima, located primarily in the Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas, has been designated as a no-protest zone by the Lima government, implying that limitations will be imposed on public gatherings and marches in the district. | This was announced by the Metropolitan Council of Lima, which approved the initiative put forth by Lima's mayor, Rafael López Aliaga. López Aliaga, leader of ultra-right wing party Renovación Popular, has stated on various locations that he does not support the protests against the government of de facto President Dina Boluarte and the Congress. This time, he justified th…
(2023-02-24). Scott Ritter, HistoryLegends & Sanya Florida — 1 Year of War in Ukraine. thealtworld.com
(2023-02-24). Republicans Unveil Bill to Make AR-15-Style Rifle the "National Gun" truthout.org A House Republican has introduced a bill that would make the AR-15, which has been used in many of the nation's most horrific mass shootings, the "National Gun of the United States," positioning it alongside official symbols like the bald eagle and Francis Scott Key's "Star Spangled Banner" in representing the U.S. The bill was unveiled this week by gun store owner Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama. |
(2023-02-24). There Isn't a State in Which a Majority Think Abortion Should Be Totally Illegal. truthout.org A huge new poll of people in every state and Washington, D.C., finds that making abortion illegal in all cases is extremely unpopular across the U.S. According to the results of a 2022 survey of nearly 23,000 adults by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) released Thursday, there isn't a single state in the U.S. in which a majority of people think that abortion should be totally outlawed… |
(2023-02-24). Germany: Critical left support for 'Peace Manifesto'. greenleft.org.au Two controversial German figures, Sarah Wagenknecht and Alice Schwarzer, released a Peace Manifesto on change.org on February 10, which gathered close to half a million of signatures in less than a week, reports Sibylle Kaczorek.
(2023-02-24). Brasil: Se eleva a 50 la cifra de muertos por lluvias en Sao Paulo. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno del estado brasileño de Sao Paulo informó este jueves que aumentó a 50 la cifra de fallecidos como consecuencia de las lluvias que han afectado al territorio.
(2023-02-24). Enkaz, el gato rescatado en Turquía que no se despega de su salvador. cubadebate.cu Los terremotos registrados en Turquía y Siria el pasado 6 de febrero han dejado hasta la fecha más de 45.000 víctimas mortales y 13 millones de personas afectadas. Se calcula que, en total, el seísmo ha derrumbado unos 139.000 edificios. Precisamente entre los escombros ha aparecido con vida Enkaz, el protagonista de esta entrañable historia.
(2023-02-24). Chapeando: El explote (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Nada está nunca totalmente bien ni nada está totalmente mal. Los mensajes de un solo color siempre deberán recibirse con justa duda. Del mensaje negativo como práctica y estilo se habló en nuestro podcast.
(2023-02-24). Con Filo: øQué pasa con la conexión? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Hay una campaña sobre la conexión en Cuba: que el Internet está muy malo, que la conexión está muy lenta… cosa que no está lejos de la verdad, pero ha sido objeto del típico sensacionalismo con el cual se aborda la realidad cubana por los medios de siempre. Sobre el tema se habló este jueves en Con Filo.
(2023-02-24). Félix Varela y Morales: "Un hijo de la libertad, un alma americana" (I). cubadebate.cu Si alguna personalidad marca los inicios de la historia de las ideas en Cuba, a comienzos del siglo XIX, esa es la de Félix Varela y Morales. Unió la exquisita sensibilidad, identificada con valores éticos y morales católicos, con la formación de un pensamiento propio y moderno.
(2023-02-24). Fidel Castro sobre Radio Rebelde: Se convirtió en nuestro medio de divulgación masivo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Hace 65 años, el 24 de febrero de 1958 se escuchaba por primera vez una emisora que se convirtió en un centro de comunicación sumamente importante para la Revolución Cubana y llegó a convertirse en una estación con alto rating. Dos meses después, el 14 de abril de 1958, Fidel Castro, realiza su primera intervención en la emisora.
(2023-02-24). La "locomotora" de la radio en Cuba y sus 65 febreros (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Alrededor de 20 minutos duró la transmisión inicial de aquella emisora insurgente. Hace hoy 65 años de la hazaña, desde la Sierra Maestra y para el pueblo cubano. No se escuchó entonces el estremecedor "Aquí, Radio Rebelde…". Lo primero que salió al aire fueron las notas del Himno Invasor, un parte de guerra del combate Pino del Agua y un editorial relacionado con las efemérides del 24 de febrero y la fundación de la emisora.
(2023-02-24). Revelan imágenes aéreas de las áreas afectadas por el incendio forestal de Pinares de Mayarí. cubadebate.cu El fotógrafo de la Agencia Cubana de Noticias, Juan Pablo Carreras reveló imágenes aéreas de zonas afectadas por el incendio forestal de grandes proporciones que afecta la meseta de Pinares de Mayarí, en el municipio de Mayarí, provincia de Holguín.
(2023-02-24). Las 3 del Día: Programa de Implantes Cocleares en Cuba y las noticias del 23 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este 23 de febrero dedicamos los primeros minutos de nuestro podcast al Programa del Implante Coclear en Cuba y luego el habitual resumen informativo. En la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores escucha las principales noticias de la jornada. °Conéctese ya!
(2023-02-24). øQué debe saber sobre el curso académico 2023 en la Educación Superior cubana? cubadebate.cu El pasado 6 de febrero comenzó el curso académico 2023 en la Educación Superior cubana para los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso y el 20 para los continuantes de los diferentes programas de formación y todas las modalidades de estudios.
(2023-02-24). Registran sismo perceptible a 33 kilómetros al sureste de Caimanera, Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu El sismo perceptible número 3 del año en Cuba fue registrado a las 08: 20 pm hora local, informa el periódico Venceremos en su página de Facebook. A una profundidad de 10 km y con una magnitud de 3.5; su epicentro estuvo situado a 33 kilómetros al sureste de la localidad de Caimanera, provincia de Guantánamo.
(2023-02-24). Abres sus puertas la octava edición de la Feria Tecnológica La Guayabera 5.0. cubadebate.cu Exponentes de los sectores de la cultura y las comunicaciones convergen hasta el venidero 25 de febrero en la Feria Tecnológica La Guayabera 5.0, uno de los eventos más importantes de Sancti Spíritus.
(2023-02-24). Celebrada en Camagàºey gala cultural por aniversario del Inder. cubadebate.cu Con una gala cultural concluyeron este 23 de febrero las actividades organizadas por los camagàºeyanos en ocasión del aniversario 62 de la fundación del Inder. La actividad, presidida por Vento Montiller, resultó oportuna para honrar al eminente Dr. Cs. Iván Román Suárez como hijo ilustre de la ciudad de Camagàºey.
(2023-02-24). Cerca de 45 000 animales han muerto tras derrame tóxico por descarrilamiento de un tren en Ohio. cubadebate.cu Funcionarios ambientales dijeron que cerca de 45.000 animales murieron como resultado del descarrilamiento de un tren que transportaba químicos tóxicos este mes en una ciudad de Ohio, en EE.UU. La cifra del Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Ohio (ODNR, por sus siglas en inglés) actualiza la estimación inicial de 3.500 animales muertos.
(2023-02-24). China anuncia plan de paz para Ucrania. cubadebate.cu China ha publicado este viernes un documento respecto a su posición sobre la solución política de la crisis ucraniana, según ha informado el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores chino.En el documento, Pekín expone 12 puntos que las partes involucradas podrían seguir para retomar las negociaciones y poner fin a las hostilidades.
(2023-02-24). El tiempo: Calor y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del territorio nacional con escasas lluvias.
(2023-02-24). Ir siempre allí donde están los problemas del pueblo. cubadebate.cu En la noche de este jueves, los ocho candidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por el villaclareño municipio de Santa Clara sostuvieron un distendido diálogo con pobladores del consejo popular Vigía-Escambray. La escuela secundaria básica Fe del Valle fue el escenario escogido para el intercambio.
(2023-02-24). Otorgan premios nacionales de periodismo José Martí y Juan Gualberto Gómez. cubadebate.cu Esta tarde, por videoconferencia, fueron dados a conocer en La Habana los Premios Nacionales de Periodismo José Martí por la obra de la vida. Igualmente, fue concedido en las diversas categorías el premio Juan Gualberto Gómez por la obra del año. La periodista Thalía Fuentes Puebla, de Cubadebate, obtuvo el lauro en hipermedia.
(2023-02-24). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 24 de febrero? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este viernes 24 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-02-24). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 24 de febrero de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-02-24). Recuerdan aniversario 128 del Grito de Baire en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu
(2023-02-24). Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 598 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico se estima el completamiento de la unidad 6 de Energas Boca de Jaruco con 20 MW. Se pronostica para la hora pico nocturna una disponibilidad de 2322 MW y una demanda máxima de 2850 MW, para un déficit de 528 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones habrá una afectación de 598 MW.
(2023-02-24). El 24 de febrero de 1895: Otro salto hacia el futuro. cubadebate.cu Muy relevantes son los acontecimientos históricos de nuestro proceso revolucionario que marcan el 24 de febrero como un día de especial simbolismo para todos los cubanos, fecha de homenaje y recordación patriótica.
(2023-02-24). Bomb Train: Calls Grow for New Laws on Rail Safety After Toxic Disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. democracynow.org 
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, continue to demand answers about how a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed February 3, releasing hazardous materials into the air, water and soil. The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the accident, blaming a wheel bearing failure for the crash and saying the derailment was "100% preventable." Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has faced widespread criticism over his response to the disaster, visited the village on Thursday for the first time since the derailment, a day after former President Trum…
(2023-02-24). Headlines for February 24, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Votes Overwhelmingly to Condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Ahead of Anniversary, Putin Vows to Strengthen Russia's Nuclear Arsenal, U.S., South Korea and Japan Hold Nuclear War Drill as North Korea Test-Fires Missiles, U.S. to Quadruple Troop Presence in Taiwan, Iran Acknowledges Enriching Uranium to Near Weapons-Grade Purity, Iranian Court Sentences German-Iranian Journalist to Death, U.S. Frees Two Guantánamo Prisoners Who Faced Torture and 20 Years of Arbitrary Detention, U.N. Resumes Talks on Treaty to Protect Ocean Biodiversity, Winter Storms Blanket Midwest and SoCal with Snow as Southern…
(2023-02-24). Outrage Soars in Occupied West Bank After Israel Kills 11, Injures 500 Palestinians in Nablus Raid. democracynow.org 
Palestinians held a general strike in the West Bank Thursday after Israeli forces killed 11 Palestinians and injured nearly 500 in a military raid in the city of Nablus. So far this year, Israel has killed at least 65 Palestinians, including 13 children, drawing concern and criticism from supranational actors including the U.N. and Amnesty International. We speak to Amira Hass, a correspondent for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Issa Amro, a prominent Palestinian human rights defender from Hebron in the West Bank. Amro was recently beaten by an Israeli soldier while bein…
(2023-02-24). Chavismo Commemorates 4th Anniversary of Anti-Imperial Victory at Battle of the Bridges. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 23, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced that it had been four years since the civic-military union defeated the invasion plans of the US and allied countries on the border of Venezuela and Colombia, commemorating the victory of the so-called "Battle of the Bridges." | "We commemorate four years of the revolutionary action of the people in the Battle of the Bridges," wrote Maduro via social media, "where the imperial invasion plans and the powerful global media campaign were defeated. An exemplary victory that showcases the strength of the civic-military-police union." | C…
(2023-02-24). Russia: Biden Did Not Dare Visit Kiev Without First Telling Russia. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 22, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated during a press briefing that US President Joe Biden would not have dared to visit Ukraine without first asking Moscow for security guarantees. | "Biden did not dare to visit Kiev without warning Russia," Zakharova said during the briefing, "and without asking the Russian side to guarantee his safety." | The US president arrived in Ukraine on Monday on a surprise visit in the days leading up to the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine—February 24—to express his "support" for Kiev. In fact, he offe…
(2023-02-24). Russia: Biden Did Not Dare Visit Kyiv Without First Telling Russia. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 22, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated during a press briefing that US President Joe Biden would not have dared to visit Ukraine without first asking Moscow for security guarantees. | "Biden did not dare to visit Kyiv without warning Russia," Zakharova said during the briefing, "and without asking the Russian side to guarantee his safety." | The US president arrived in Ukraine on Monday on a surprise visit in the days leading up to the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine—February 24—to express his "support" for Kyiv. In fact, he offe…
(2023-02-24). Samidoun in Berlin: The battle of "Freedom or Martyrdom" will not remain within the prison walls. samidoun.net 
The battle of "volcano of freedom or martyrdom" will not remain within the prison walls We heard the call of the prisoners movement, and we will follow the decisions taken by their leadership. The Palestinian people in the diaspora stand with the prisoners movement and the valiant resistance and will not abandon their responsibilities. The …
(2023-02-24). Police tried to stop a copwatcher from filming them, this is what happened when he pushed back | PAR. therealnews.com 
Texas cop watcher Manuel Mata has been jailed again after he confronted a Ft. Worth officer on sidewalk while he was making arrest. The charges of interfering with public duties Mata is facing raise serious questions about the right to film police, and if law enforcement is ratcheting up the pressure on 1st amendment activists. | Studio: Stephen Janis | Post-Production: Stephen Janis, Adam Coley |
| Transcript: | Taya Graham: Hello, my name is Taya Graham, and welcome to the Police Accountability Report. As I always make clear, this show has a single purpose: holding the politically powerful i…
(2023-02-24). International Aid to Idlib, Syria Is Controlled by the Terrorists. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). When Biden Says 'As Long As It Takes,' What Does Ukraine Hear? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-24). Entierran restos del líder histórico burkinés, Thomas Sankara. telesurtv.net El carismático líder destacó como un panafricanista y un revolucionario, inspirado por figuras como los cubanos, Fidel Castro, y Ernesto "Che" Guevara.
(2023-02-24). Familiares de víctimas de masacre en Juliaca exigen justicia. telesurtv.net El abogado de la Asociación de Mártires y Víctimas del 9 de enero, Armando Halire Mamani, denunció los intentos de criminalización de las manifestaciones.
(2023-02-24). Inflación en México baja a 7,76 % en primera quincena de febrero. telesurtv.net Se frena la tendencia al ascenso registrada durante dos meses consecutivos.
(2023-02-24). Reportan incendio en ducto de Pemex en Veracruz, México. telesurtv.net El siniestro fue registrado en el Centro de Almacenamiento Estratégico Tuzandépetl, el mayor almacén de crudo de Pemex en la nación latinoamericano, sito en el municipio de Ixhuatlán.
(2023-02-24). Bancarios argentinos van al paro en reclamo de mejores salarios. telesurtv.net Exigen que el empresariado haga una propuesta salarial superior a la inflación y que asuma el pago del impuesto sobre ganancias.
(2023-02-24). Movimiento indígena de Ecuador no descarta otras movilizaciones. telesurtv.net Desde la Conaie instan al Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso a ponerse a un lado y permitir que otras personas dirijan el país.
(2023-02-24). República Dominicana prosigue con deportaciones de haitianos. telesurtv.net Detienen a un centenar de migrantes en varios puntos al este de Quisqueya, como Bávaro, Higüey, Bayahíbe, Nisibon, Verón y La Romana.
(2023-02-24). Fiscalía de Ecuador acusa a expolicía de feminicidio. telesurtv.net El organismo puntualizó que presentó más de 100 elementos de convicción contra los procesados por el asesinato de la abogada ecuatoriana.
(2023-02-24). Llega nueva ayuda humanitaria a Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net La autoridades sirias informaron de la llegada de varios vuelos humanitarios a Damasco y a la localidad de Latakia en el norte del país.
(2023-02-24). Ciclón Freddy deja siete muertos en Madagascar. telesurtv.net Se reportaron 79 centros educativos perjudicados, 37 afectados parcialmente y seis fueron destruidos.
(2023-02-24). Fijan fecha para formulación de cargos contra Lenín Moreno en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Representantes chinos de la empresa Sinohydro están presuntamente implicados en el caso que se abrió el 28 de marzo de 2019.
(2023-02-24). Aumenta a 50 cifra de muertos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Del total de decesos, 49 ocurrieron en el municipio de São Sebastião y uno en el de Ubatuba.
(2023-02-24). Destacan importancia de la unión en Batalla de los Puentes en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado recordó que el 23 de febrero de 2019 se pretendió invadir a Venezuela con una supuesta ayuda humanitaria.
(2023-02-24). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,0 en Hatay, Türkiye. twitter.com El movimiento telúrico se registró en el distrito de Defne a las 18H53 (hora local) y tuvo una profundidad de 9,76 kilómetros.
(2023-02-24). Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador censura a exministro del Interior. telesurtv.net La Asamblea ecuatoriana decidió censurar al exministro Carrillo con votos de la Revolución Ciudadana, Pachakutik, Partido Social Cristiano y algunos independientes…
(2023-02-24). Diputados aprueban extender estado de excepción en Macrozona Sur, Chile. telesurtv.net El decreto se adoptó por 89 votos a favor, 15 en contra y siete abstenciones en una sesión especial.
(2023-02-24). Registran incremento de violencia homicida en Guatemala en enero. telesurtv.net El informe contabilizó un total de 374 cadáveres con señales de violencia 329 son masculinos y 45 femeninos.
(2023-02-24). Marchan sindicatos en Costa Rica en favor del seguro social. telesurtv.net Los obreros hicieron patente su rechazo a lo que calificaron de medidas autoritarias por parte del gobierno y en defensa de la autonomía de la entidad.
(2023-02-24). Cuatro muertos durante un tiroteo de pandilleros en Haití. telesurtv.net Testigos declararon que los criminales abrieron fuego contra los residentes de la localidad sin causa aparente.
(2023-02-24). Asesinan a periodista mexicano en el estado de Baja California. telesurtv.net Las autoridades declararon en un comunicado de prensa que los sospechosos, de 16 y 17 años respectivamente, ya estaban siendo instruidos de cargos.
(2023-02-24). Ministra de Bolivia descarta amnistía para delincuentes. telesurtv.net La ministra María Nela Prada, subrayó que en Bolivia no hay presos políticos y reiteró que quienes hayan cometido delitos deben responder ante la justicia.
(2023-02-24). China expone su postura sobre solución a conflicto en Ucrania. telesurtv.net China llamó a resolver la crisis humanitaria en las regiones más afectadas por el conflicto, por ello pidió que las operaciones humanitarias no deben ser politizadas.
(2023-02-24). China expone su postura sobre solución a la guerra en Ucrania. telesurtv.net China llamó a resolver la crisis humanitaria en las regiones más afectadas por el conflicto, por ello pidió que las operaciones humanitarias no deben ser politizadas.
(2023-02-24). Distribuyen material electoral en Nigeria de cara a comicios. telesurtv.net El Comisionado Electoral Residente del INEC señaló que la recolección de las boletas es uno de los etapas más críticas.
(2023-02-24). Mayoría valora leve condena a exescolta presidencial uruguayo. telesurtv.net El 27 por ciento de los 400 encuestados señaló que fue bueno el accionar de la fiscal Gabriela Fossati.
(2023-02-24). Gobierno brasileño destina fondo millonario a Sà£o Sebastià£o. telesurtv.net El fondo se destinará para comprar alimentos, kits de limpieza, higiene y dormitorio, así como colchones y combustible.
(2023-02-24). Peru — More Than Statistics. popularresistance.org In today's episode, WTF host Teri Mattson shares some of the key findings of the Preliminary Report of the International Mission of Solidarity and Human Rights Delegation which arrived in Peru on February 7, 2023 and deployed its work in the country until the 13th of the same month. Teri was one of 19 human rights observers comprising the delegation.
(2023-02-24). Global Research February Fundraising Drive: Endorse Peace Negotiations. globalresearch.ca Global Research would like to extend our thanks to everyone who supported our January donation drive. | We will persist in our efforts to exposing COVID-related crimes and the dangers of the experimental vaccines. We need to understand that the booster …
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(2023-02-24). ILWU, ITF Secure Wages, Safety Of Burmese Seafarers In Tacoma. popularresistance.org The actions of the Puget Sound Inspector from the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) with support from members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 23 helped to protect a group of vulnerable seafarers who were being grossly underpaid and who feared for their safety after receiving threats for standing up for their rights. | On Feb. 7, seafarers aboard the ASL Uranus (IMO: 9317511), an ocean-going grain ship docked at an export grain facility in the Port of Tacoma, contacted ITF Inspector Jeff Engels to report that they were not being paid the proper wages.
(2023-02-24). Russia suspends last nuclear arms agreement with the US. theconversation.com In the same speech, Putin threatened to resume nuclear testing if the US does the same.
(2023-02-24). Supporters of 'Cop City' Opponents Rally in Philly. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-02-24). Liberals in Russia will lose influence in economy policy in the coming period. uwidata.com United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek gave an interview to the Russian RIA Novosti news agency about Vladimir Putin's Presidential Address to Federal Assembly. We present the interview, published in Russian, to our readers translated into English. ———————————— Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message to the Federal Assembly are providing morale and …
(2023-02-24). China challenges U.S. hegemony and advances own claim on global leadership. uwidata.com The month of February 2023 might in future get a special chapter in the history of China and global politics. The Foreign Ministry of the People's Republic of China presented a number of official texts and declarations. They seem to follow a planned schedule. When considered together, these texts, accompanied by diplomatic action, present China's …
(2023-02-24). The true test of a civilisation is the absence of anxiety about health: The Eighth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
I was reminded of the Carlos Marx Hospital by the newest edition in our series Studies on the DDR, jointly produced by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Internationale Forschungsstelle DDR (IFDDR) and entitled 'Socialism Is the Best Prophylaxis': The German Democratic Republic's Health Care System.
(2023-02-24). Michigan firefighter dies from downed power line as massive winter storm hits continental US. wsws.org Michigan volunteer firefighter Ethan Quillen lost his life on Wednesday evening, when he contacted a high-voltage power line during a massive winter storm that stretched across the country.
(2023-02-24). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org 60,000 Indian contract teachers demonstrate for higher pay; Australia: Spotless/Downer workers strike; NSW ambulance paramedics impose bans for a pay rise.
(2023-02-24). LAUSD school district workers angry at SEIU for delaying strike action, as district begins hiring scabs. wsws.org More than 30,000 Los Angeles school district (LAUSD) workers voted by 96 percent in favor of strike authorization two months after an impasse was declared in negotiations between the district and SEIU Local 99. The district has begun hiring scabs in the event of a strike while the union does everything to stifle strike action.
(2023-02-24). US Fed interest rate hikes far from over. wsws.org The central bank's monetary policy regime, advanced in the name of fighting inflation, is above all directed to the suppression of wage demands as it continually refers to a "tight" labour market.
(2023-02-24). Israel's murderous assault on Nablus a deliberate provocation, but armed struggle offers no way forward. wsws.org These extra-judicial killings in broad daylight by the Middle East's strongest war machine in a busy downtown area are nothing short of a war crime by the newly installed coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2023-02-24). Israel's murderous assault on Nablus a deliberate provocation. wsws.org These extra-judicial killings in broad daylight by the Middle East's strongest war machine in a busy downtown area are nothing short of a war crime by the newly installed coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2023-02-24). Why the German media deny US responsibility for the destruction of Nord Stream. wsws.org Award-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has shown through meticulous research that the US government was responsible for planning, preparing and executing the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines.
(2023-02-24). US sends troops to Taiwan after general threatens war with China by 2025. wsws.org The United States will quadruple the number of US forces stationed on Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, in an effort to provoke a war with Beijing along the lines of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
(2023-02-24). Youth in Ukraine speak on one year of the NATO-Russia war. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has spoken with youth in different parts of Ukraine who oppose both the Zelensky government and the NATO powers, and the Russian oligarchic regime of Vladimir Putin, about their experiences since the beginning of the war.
(2023-02-24). Company plans to dump a million gallons of radioactive water into the Hudson River. wsws.org As part of the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear generating station, the company doing the work intends to dispose of tritium-laced cooling water into the Hudson River, 30 miles upstream from New York City.
(2023-02-24). Turkey, hit by earthquake, conceals mass COVID-19 pandemic deaths. wsws.org Newly released mortality statistics reveal that Turkey's government, implicated in tens of thousands of deaths by its handling of long-predicted earthquakes, has covered up mass deaths from COVID-19.
(2023-02-24). Department of Labor imposes token $1.5 million fine for flagrant child labor violations at US meatpacking plants. wsws.org US Department of Labor (DOL) reports that Packers Sanitation Services Inc. committed 102 violations of child labor regulations involving underage youth working overnight and in hazardous conditions during cleaning operations.
(2023-02-24). The NATO-Russia War in Ukraine enters its second year. wsws.org As it enters its second year, the conflict has evolved into a war of US and European imperialism, with its NATO satellites, against Russia. The lies are being stripped away.
(2023-02-24). Unions reject Quebec government's wage-cutting offer to half a million public sector workers. wsws.org The CAQ government is proposing wage "increases" totalling 9 percent spread over five years, although prices rose 6.8 percent last year and continue to rise at an annual rate of close to 6 percent in 2023.
(2023-02-24). Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits East Palestine for photo-op, as more details emerge of derailment and its aftermath. wsws.org Both parties have engaged in mutual finger-pointing to deflect from their own responsibility for the disaster.
(2023-02-24). SEP (Australia) candidate for NSW election Max Boddy campaigns at Sydney university. wsws.org "I think students should do whatever they can to fight against war."
(2023-02-24). Interview with Michael Anderegg, author of Lincoln and Shakespeare and Orson Welles, Shakespeare and Popular Culture: "Shakespeare in the 19th century could be seen simultaneously as popular as well as elite" wsws.org As a whole, Voodoo Macbeth, Anderegg concluded in his comment, was unable "to reconcile the complexities and contradictions into a fully satisfactory, coherent drama."
(2023-02-24). The devil in the detail of the UCU's "breakthrough" for university workers. wsws.org The rosy picture painted by the UCU of "real progress" is at odds with what details have been made public by the universities and other unions.
(2023-02-24). UAW official appointed to $174,000/year leadership position after donating $25,000 to Shawn Fain's campaign. wsws.org As voting in the second round of the UAW national officers election comes to an end, a scandal has broken out that exposes both the fraudulent character of the election and the ongoing rampant corruption and patronage within the UAW bureaucracy.
(2023-02-24). Amid mounting mass protests against IMF austerity, Sri Lanka's autocratic president cancels local elections. wsws.org In flagrant violation of the country's constitution and basic democratic rights, Sri Lanka's unelected president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has cancelled the island-wide local elections to be held March 9.
(2023-02-24). Retired German General Erich Vad and the militarist agenda behind the "Revolt for Peace" of the Left Party's Sahra Wagenknecht. wsws.org The extreme right-wing agenda of the leading political figures behind the "peace petition" in Germany is a warning: A movement for peace cannot be built with militarists, nationalists and right-wing extremists.
(2023-02-24). Arizona attorney general suppressed his agents' reports refuting "stolen election" claims. wsws.org Republican Mark Brnovich had initially acknowledged Trump's defeat in the state in 2020, but began to collaborate with the election deniers when he sought the Republican nomination for US Senate in 2022.
(2023-02-24). Argentina: La proscripción de Cristina y el sueño de la reelección de Alberto Fernández. globalizacion.ca La primera mesa política del oficialista Frente de Todos (FDT) argentino llamó a tomar acciones necesarias para impedir la proscripción de la dos veces presidenta y ahora vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, y enfatizó en que su liderazgo y potencia…