(2023-02-26). With the J6 footage release, the mainstream media begin to panic. americanthinker.com The great thing about their panic attacks is that they become intemperate and begin to tell the truth—which is that they believe only they may control the narrative.
(2023-02-26). Sequoia Capital executive admits 'even Democrats like me are fed up with San Francisco'. americanthinker.com Imagine that….
(2023-02-26). Delusional Democrat Kamala Harris strikes again, this time on the cost of living crisis. americanthinker.com We all know Harris loves herself some California grass, but what is she smoking?>
(2023-02-26). In Iran, mass demonstrations in Baluchestan — and beyond. americanthinker.com Day 163 of the Iranian national uprising for democracy was eventful in Iran's provinces.
(2023-02-26). Dumbing down America with DEI. americanthinker.com An agenda against minority certainly Americans exists, but it's not conservatives perpetrating the oppression.
(2023-02-26). Left-wing activism, too, obeys the laws of supply and demand. americanthinker.com Why woke progressive activism paradoxically intensifies as true social injustices decline.
(2023-02-26). High school students raise $260,000 for an elderly janitor forced out of retirement due to rising costs. americanthinker.com Bidenflation has destroyed the savings of many elderly retired people, forcing them to return to work. Students helped an elderly custodian at their school out of the goodness of their hearts.
(2023-02-26). Stairlift company mocks Biden falling up the stairs in their latest advertisement. americanthinker.com Bumbling Joe's losing battle with stairs makes him the perfect cannon fodder for witty marketers.
(2023-02-26). Another bad day for the Inflation Reduction Act. americanthinker.com And one wonders if Joe Manchin and Jon Tester are squirming.
(2023-02-26). Vermont once embraced eugenics; now it embraces puberty-blockers. americanthinker.com The Green Mountain State has gone insane.
(2023-02-26). The cancel-culture wood chipper goes for 'Dilbert'. americanthinker.com Scott Adams finally ran afoul of the woke left. The results were predictable, but still creepy.
(2023-02-26). Another conservative pastor canceled by Big Tech. americanthinker.com Google needs to give these well-meaning, patriotic people a break.
(2023-02-26). People, publishers speaking out against 'insane' censorship of Roald Dahl. americanthinker.com This latest woke assault to common sense and freedom of expression might just be turning against those who launched it.
(2023-02-26). Why The Russian Federation Recognized Independence Movements In Donbas. popularresistance.org "Minsk, Minsk, Minsk," they cried after Russia recognized Donetsk and Luhansk. But those Western diplomats and pundits did not hear those of us in the anti-war, pro-peace and anti-imperialist movements who insisted that Minsk II was the only conceivable way out of the crisis! | There will be reams of words attempting to provide a coherent analysis of the manufactured crisis dramatically unfolding in Ukraine, which took another unanticipated turn when Russia extended recognition to the Peoples' Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in the territory referred to as the Donbas in Eastern Ukraine.
(2023-02-26). America Cannot Survive If Its Citizens Lack Pride. americanthinker.com The LGBTQ+ cohort has coopted the word "pride," but it's a remarkably important concept that must exist in America as a whole.
(2023-02-26). COVID Aftermath: When Science Fiction Becomes Reality. americanthinker.com Dystopian seemingly "futuristic" events are not part of a science fiction plot; they are occurring and have already occurred.
(2023-02-26). Homily For Straying Lambs. americanthinker.com The Bible's timeless wisdom is an antidote to the nihilism and other ugliness to which our children are routinely exposed.
(2023-02-26). The Duke is in the Altogether. americanthinker.com Daily life in the 21st century continues to outcrazy the satirists.
(2023-02-26). The Man Who Saved the Second Amendment. americanthinker.com A dive into Justice Clarence Thomas' formational years provides us with a renewed spirit for our America.
(2023-02-26). Saturday 2/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Haifawi" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-26). Report Back from #StopCopCity Solidarity Demo in Austin, TX. itsgoingdown.org 
Report back from solidarity rally in so-called Austin, Texas with the movement against Cop City in Atlanta. Originally published on Austin Autonomedia. Greetings from central Texas. This Thursday a few forest freaks made their way over to the Atlas headquarters for a noise demo. Atlas is a billion dollar company whose subsidiary Long engineering has…
(2023-02-26). The final system question Parts 1 and 2. indybay.org The enrichment elites of the West in particular have been trying for decades to extend their influence to the whole world. That is their declared concept. The worldwide "final victory", the "end of history" (4), the elimination of all competitors for raw materials and markets, have been part of capitalism and imperialism from the very beginning.
(2023-02-26). Thursday 3/30: On Social Justice and the Enneagram. indybay.org
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). Is Inflation Out of Control, Again? cepr.net 
The January data on consumer expenditures released yesterday had many people freaking out. The story is that the Fed is going to have to get out the big guns to really shoot inflation down. For those of us hoping that inflation would come down, without a big jump in unemployment, the report was definitely bad …
(2023-02-26). Savings, Taxes, Share Buybacks: Fun with National Income Accounts. cepr.net 
Many people who should know better have been saying silly things about households running down their savings and being forced to cut back consumption. The problem with these sorts of comments is that savings in our national income accounts have little to do with how most of us think about savings in our lives. Less …
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Chinese balloon maker rejects role in military production. ecns.cn Zhuzhou Rubber Research &Design Institute Co Ltd, a Hunan-based subsidiary of State-owned China National Chemical Corp (Sinochem), has denied recent allegations that "it is involved in military production", said its parent group in an online statement.
(2023-02-26). Russia halts oil supply to Poland: Polish refiner. ecns.cn Russia has halted oil supplies to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, Poland's leading oil and gas conglomerate PKN Orlen said Saturday.
(2023-02-26). World's first GST membrane LNG storage tank enters operation in China. ecns.cn A project with the world's first on-land GST membrane full containment liquid natural gas (LNG) storage tank located in Hejian, North China's Hebei Province, was officially delivered after 100 days of trial operation.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Heart disease likely cause of giant panda's death. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le, who died early this month in the Memphis Zoo in the United States, may have succumbed to heart disease, a joint autopsy by Chinese and US experts has showed.
(2023-02-26). China to install new optical telescope on Pamirs. ecns.cn China will install a new optical telescope on the Pamirs, which will be the third largest in the country, according to Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2023-02-26). Recruitment process for foreign astronauts due to start. ecns.cn China will soon start the selection and training process for foreign astronauts for joint flights to the country's Tiangong space station, according to a high-ranking space official.
(2023-02-26). 20th CPC Central Committee starts 2nd plenary session in Beijing. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its second plenary session in Beijing Sunday afternoon.
(2023-02-26). Tibet sees increasing green coverage year by year. ecns.cn More trees and expanding grasslands have covered southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region over the years, thanks to central and local government's afforestation efforts, official figures showed.
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Rising Economic Polarization in the United States: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). The charm of traditional Tibetan clothing. ecns.cn
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Agriculture in America: Deeply Rooted in Black Culture. indybay.org 2023 California Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will showcase our 350+ billion-dollar annual California Working Landscape and new opportunities for Black Agriculture to align efforts within the #1 "California Grown" US Ag industries in the global marketplace. Past, present and future pioneers of African Descent continue to light a bright path in today's plethora of opportunities.
(2023-02-26). A Dangerous Fishing Expedition: The Select Committee on China. scheerpost.com 
By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch Riled up against China, GOP congressmembers have long felt that Washington's new cold war needed a special venue. So as soon as the baton passed to Republicans in the House, they set up a select committee on China. This is majority leader Kevin "Trump's the Man" McCarthy's baby, and if …
(2023-02-26). The Washington Post Is Coming for Your Retirement Benefits. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-26). Palestine, Israel holds security talks in Jordan. america.cgtn.com 
A wave of unrest and violence in the West Bank has only grown worse in the last year. Jordan invited the sides to Aqaba ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in order to quell the violence.
(2023-02-26). Why America Demonizes its Public-School Teachers. dissidentvoice.org Evaluating teachers on their students' performance is an issue that has elicited much comment over more than a decade. In essence, this view assumes that if students aren't learning, the fault lies squarely with their teachers alone. While the logic of this view seems compelling at first, a moment's reflection shows that it ignores several …
(2023-02-26). Wednesday 3/8: Open Studio with Omid Mokri. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2023-02-26). Saturday 4/1: March to End Homelessness. indybay.org Meet at Cedar Street & Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). Childhood Social Media Usage and Impacts on Identity Formulation in Emerging Adults. indybay.org
(2023-02-26). More Evidence Emerges That US Wanted Russia To Invade. popularresistance.org The U.S. got its war in Ukraine. Without it, Washington could not attempt to destroy Russia's economy, orchestrate worldwide condemnation and lead an insurgency to bleed Russia, all part of an attempt to bring down its government. Joe Biden has now left no doubt that it's true. | The president of the United States has confirmed what Consortium News and others have been reporting since the beginnings of Russsiagate in 2016, that the ultimate U.S. aim is to overthrow the government of Vladimir Putin.
(2023-02-26). Climate Emergency: Extreme Heat Waves will increase 600% in Israel, Middle East, over 80 years, as 70% of Youth consider Emigrating. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Ruth Schuster at Haaretz reports on a new study led by Assaf Hochmann at Hebrew University, finding that extreme heat waves in Israel will increase 600% over the next 80 years. Not only will this change strike Israel but also Egypt, Syria, Jordan and southern Türkiye, with the potential for …
(2023-02-26). Kite Line: Keith LaMar on Hunger Strike, Rolling Back Repression in Atlanta. itsgoingdown.org Long-running abolitionist radio show and podcast Kite Line brings us news about Keith LaMar on hunger strike and the fight against repression in Atlanta. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Earlier this week, Keith LaMar went on hunger strike at the Ohio State Penitentiary. He has faced escalating harassment from administrators and…
(2023-02-26). "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.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). SF Rally To STOP The War In Ukraine On The First Year Anniversary. indybay.org On the one year anniversary of the Ukraine war a rally was held against US intervention.
(2023-02-26). "Vaccine and Sactions" "疫苗与制裁" A New China-US Joint Production Documentary by Lee Siu Hin. indybay.org
(2023-02-26). Multiple Actions in Bay Area Feb. 24 as Ukraine War Enters Second Year. indybay.org Peace Actions in downtown San Francisco and Israeli consulate on Montgomery Street protested…
(2023-02-26). Restaurant Workers at Rockefeller Center's Lodi Confront Union-Buster Ahead of Vote. popularresistance.org Lodi, an Italian-style fine dining cafe in Rockefeller Center, has what the New York Times calls "a captive audience" given its central location in a Manhattan tourist magnet. Workers at the restaurant say they're a captive audience of another kind—for the anti-union diatribes of a highly paid consultant. They are demanding that the cafe improve working conditions, benefits, staffing, scheduling, and training—but the major sticking point is wages. Kitchen workers earn between $18 and $21 an hour, while cashiers earn $25, and there's no discernible reason for the discrepancy.
(2023-02-26). 10 new albums to put the world to rights. greenleft.org.au Mat Ward looks back at February's political news and the best new music that related to it.
(2023-02-26). Anti-Democratic Violence Won't Stop Bolivia's Path of Social Progress — Interview with Camila Escalante. orinocotribune.com Labour Friends of Progressive Latin America activist Logan Williams speaks to Bolivia-based journalist Camila Escalante on the recent destabilization attempts and violent anti-democratic actions from the far-right. | LW: Hi Camila, thank you for agreeing to answer some questions on the current situation in Bolivia. | Much of the global left, including here in the UK, is increasingly concerned about the efforts to destabilize the MAS (Movement Towards Socialism) government led by President Arce perpetrated by right-wing activists in the Santa Cruz region. Could you explain a little more about these events and thei…
(2023-02-26). UK: 14 Questions for John McDonnell (and others) on Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Paul Atkin — Feb 22, 2023 | John McDonnell's John's judgement on the war is oddly flat, missing whole dimensions of the conflict and lacking any sense of causation beyond a kind of moralism, the 21st century equivalent of WW1 "German War G…
(2023-02-26). Israel submits Plans for 7,000 new Squatter-Settlement Units in Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com 
( Middle East Monitor) — Israeli occupation authorities have submitted plans to build 7,157 new settlement units in the E1 area that would bisect Palestinian contiguity in the occupied West Bank, Israeli media reported on Thursday. This is part of the annexation pledges made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his far-right partners in …
(2023-02-26). Netanyahu And Ben-Gvir Have All But Guaranteed A New Intifada. popularresistance.org There is a story about the Roman Emperor Nero, according to which he set Rome on fire just so that he could see the flames. The story may or may not be true, but when Palestine is in flames, history will remember who lit the match. | Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime minister of Israel, will be remembered as the reckless politician who gave Itamar Ben-Gvir the green light to set a fire that will consume Palestine and cause death and destruction, the scale of which has never been seen before.
(2023-02-26). Wednesday 3/1: Justice for Keita O'Neil. indybay.org Hall of "Justice" | 850 Bryant Street | San Francisco…
(2023-02-26). Friday 3/3: POA: SHUT IT DOWN! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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."…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). 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….
(2023-02-26). 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….
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/11: On 3/11 At Fukushima No Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean & No Restarting Nukes. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St./California St | San Francisco…
(2023-02-26). Derailments across the Country: Rail Workers Warned Us that Greed Is Dangerous. juancole.com 
By Rebekah Entralgo | — ( Otherwords.org ) — The toxic clouds that billowed up from a derailed freight train in Ohio this February are a chilling metaphor for the toxic greed that has infected so many of our big corporations. After having to evacuate, residents of East Palestine, Ohio are cautiously going back home, …
(2023-02-26). Daily Round-up | UN report reveals major setbacks in maternal health & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of alarming numbers from a UN report on maternal health indicators, the findings of a committee on the 2020 Delhi violence, and the release of two Pakistani men from Guantanamo Bay…
(2023-02-26). Report Back Philadelphia Demonstration Outside of Law Firm Supporting Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Report back from demonstration in solidarity with fight against Cop City outside of law firm connected to the project which threatens the Weelaunee forest in so-called Atlanta, GA. Originally published on Philly Anti-Capitalist. On Tuesday, February 21st, there was a demonstration in solidarity with the defense of the Weelaunee forest and the fight to stop…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). Why Watering Down Palestinian Reality is a Crime. dissidentvoice.org 
On February 20, the United Nations Security Council approved a statement, described in the media as a 'watered-down' version of an earlier draft resolution which would have demanded that Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory." The intrigues that led to the scrapping of what was meant to be a binding …
(2023-02-26). Palestine activists campaign for 'Sydney statement'. greenleft.org.au Well over 100 academics and other educators, many of them Jewish, have signed an open letter to vice-chancellors opposing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism. Renfrey Clarke reports.
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/4: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA 94501…
(2023-02-26). 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…
(2023-02-26). Sunday 3/12: Party to Celebrate Slingshot collective's 35th birthday. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley – 510-540-0751 – corner of Woolsey – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – across from La Pena.
(2023-02-26). Cristina recordó a Néstor Kirchner en el día de su cumpleaños con un emotivo video. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner recordó a Néstor Kirchner en las primeras horas de este sábado 25 de febrero, cuando el expresidente hubiera cumplido 73 años. Lo hizo compartiendo el emotivo video que eligió su hija Florencia como íntima muestra de amor para su padre. "Recuerdos del amor", dijo vía Twitter.
(2023-02-26). 📨 Modo Avión: Seguimos facturando; la saga continúa (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hoy empezamos con una duda existencial: øPor qué los únicos que tienen derecho a ser invadidos por los extraterrestres son los estadounidenses? Es broma. Y hablando de cosas supernaturales, la loba y la bichota se unieron para tirarle con to' a Piqué y a Anuel AA. En menos de 24 horas TQG de Karol G y Shakira superó las 40 millones de reproducciones en Youtube.
(2023-02-26). La Tira de los Lectores: øQué veo desde mi ventana? cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, sobre la realidad que se ve más allá de las ventanas y forman parte de nuestra cotidianidad. Nos llegaron fotos desde Cuba y varios países, que compartimos con los seguidores de esta columna.
(2023-02-26). Cuba suma otros dos bronces en el Campeonato Panamericano de Clavados. cubadebate.cu Cuba sumó otras dos medallas de bronce durante el segundo día del Campeonato Panamericano de Clavados, una cita organizada por la ciudad mexicana de León y donde este sábado Prisis Ruiz y Laydel Domínguez subieron a un podio de premiaciones para prácticamente asegurar presencia en los cercanos juegos continentales de Santiago de Chile 2023.
(2023-02-26). Duplantis establece nuevo récord del mundo de salto con pértiga por sexta vez: 6,22 metros. cubadebate.cu Armand Duplantis estableció este sábado, con un registro de 6,22 metros, un nuevo récord del mundo de salto con pértiga al imponerse en la reunión All Star Perche de Clermont-Ferrand, Francia.
(2023-02-26). Más de 23 000 vehículos eléctricos producidos en Cuba entre 2020 y 2022 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu
(2023-02-26). Omara Durand regresa a las pistas: Compite este domingo en el Grand Prix Mundial de Dubái. cubadebate.cu La multilaureada Omara Durand estará de nuevo en las pistas desde este domingo, cuando inicie el Grand Prix Mundial de Paratletismo de Dubái 2023. En ese certamen se asegurarán plazas directas para los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, en que Omara tiene previsto defender sus reinados en 100, 200 y 400 metros.
(2023-02-26). Retiran estatua de Maradona del estadio del Napoli. cubadebate.cu Una estatua de la leyenda del fútbol Diego Armando Maradona, ubicada en el estadio del Napoli, en la ciudad italiana de Nápoles, fue retirada y devuelta a su autor, el escultor Domenico Sepe, quien la había donado. En diciembre de 2020 el estadio San Paolo del Napoli fue oficialmente rebautizado como Diego Armando Maradona.
(2023-02-26). Examina Ramiro Valdés condiciones de termoeléctrica y Fábrica de Cemento en Nuevitas. cubadebate.cu El Comandante de la Revolución y vice primer ministro cubano, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, analizó durante una visita a la norteña ciudad de Nuevitas la situación de la generación en la Central Termoeléctrica 10 de Octubre y el estado de la Fábrica de Cemento, esta última donde se ejecuta una de las obras de mayor impacto del país.
(2023-02-26). Mal manejo del desastre hace que suspendan retirada de residuos tóxicos en Ohio. cubadebate.cu La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. ordenó la suspensión temporal de la retirada de los residuos tóxicos en East Palestine, Ohio, donde se descarriló un tren con un cargamento químico. La decisión responde al temor de que se propague la contaminación hacia otras áreas. Las autoridades emitieron una orden de confinamiento para 5 000 personas.
(2023-02-26). Miles de manifestantes protestan en Berlín contra envío de armas a Ucrania. cubadebate.cu En Berlín se ha celebrado este sábado una concentración de miles de personas contra el suministro de armas a Kiev y la escalada del conflicto y a favor de las conversaciones de paz. Según los medios, 25 000 ciudadanos se congregaron en el centro de la capital alemana. En diferentes ciudades se ha condenado el suministro de armas de Alemania a Ucrania y exigir un diálogo de paz para poner fin a la guerra.
(2023-02-26). Nueva jornada de protestas en Perú es reprimida con gases lacrimógenos. cubadebate.cu Las calles de la capital peruana, Lima, han vuelto a llenarse de manifestantes que respondieron a la convocatoria popular de una marcha nacional dirigida contra el Gobierno de Dina Boluarte, al que se responsabiliza de la muerte de al menos 60 personas por represión de la fuerza pública. "Dina, Policía y FF.AA. °Asesinos!, se podía leer en las pancartas que se vieron durante la protesta.
(2023-02-26). Pierde Cuba contra el club profesional Guardianes de Fubon. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba de béisbol abrió con derrota los partidos amistosos en territorio taiwanés al perder dos carreras por una contra el club profesional Guardianes de Fubon. Aunque la ofensiva antillana marcó nueve indiscutibles frente a los escasos cuatro de los rivales, otra vez evidenció sus dificultades para concretar anotaciones.
(2023-02-26). Real Madrid rescató el empate ante Atlético. cubadebate.cu Un gol del canterano àÅlvaro Rodríguez evitó la derrota de Real Madrid en el derbi frente al Atlético que salió con un punto del Bernabéu con 10 hombres, el conjunto rojiblanco tuvo contra las cuerdas al campeón que revivió en la recta final con el empate que de poco le sirve porque Barcelona se escapa. Atlético de Madrid se quedó con la miel en los labios.
(2023-02-26). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este domingo 26 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 domingo 26 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-02-26). Thomas Bach, titular del Comité Olímpico Internacional visitará Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Comité Olímpico Internacional, Thomas Bach, visitará Cuba los días 2 y 3 de marzo, como parte de una gira por Centroamérica y el Caribe, y en respuesta a una invitación cursada por el Comité Olímpico Cubano. La delegación está integrada además por el chileno Neven Ilic, presidente de la Organización Deportiva Panamericana (Panam Sport).
(2023-02-26). UNE pronostica afectación de 324 MW en el pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad en dos momentos, desde las 08: 23 horas hasta las 12: 58 horas con un máximo de 267 MW y en el horario pico a partir de las 16: 45 horas y hasta las 20: 51 horas. Para la hora pico se estima una disponibilidad de 2376 MW y una demanda máxima de 2700 MW, para un déficit de 324 MW.
(2023-02-26). Malcolm X, su lucha continúa. cubadebate.cu Hace 58 años, el 21 de febrero de 1965, Malcolm X se encontraba de pie frente a una audiencia multitudinaria en el escenario del Audubon Ballroom de Harlem, cuando fue asesinado. Su esposa, Betty Shabazz, embarazada de mellizos, y sus cuatro hijas, de 6, 4 y 2 años y la menor, de cinco meses, estaban en el salón de baile y lo presenciaron todo.
(2023-02-26). David Swanson on Ukraine with Jimmy Durchslag at KMUD. davidswanson.org From Friday Night Talk February 24, 2023 at archive.kmudfm.org…
(2023-02-26). What Did the Peace Movement Do During the Destruction of Iraq? davidswanson.org
(2023-02-26). What to Replace the Monroe Doctrine With. davidswanson.org
(2023-02-26). Venezuela Ratifies Border Reopening Schedule with Aruba, Bonaire and Curaàßao (+Brazil). orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil ratified the schedule of restarting maritime transit with Aruba, Curaàßao and Bonaire, on Saturday, February 25. This reopening of maritime borders comes as a result of the technical negotiations between Venezuela and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, an initiative that promoted the reestablishment of diplomatic and commercial relations, long awaited by business sectors in the three Dutch colonies in the Caribbean. | The information was announced by Minister Gil, who clarified that the transit with Curaàßao and Bonaire will restart on April 3, while for Arub…
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/4: The Global Struggle for Women's Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-02-26). Presidente de Belarús visitará China a finales de febrero. telesurtv.net Comunicado de la Cancillería china detalla que Alexander Lukashenko estará de visita de Estado en la nación asiática entre el 28 de febrero y el 2 de marzo.
(2023-02-26). Unión Interparlamentaria àÅrabe ratifica solidaridad con pueblo de Siria. telesurtv.net La Campaña Árabe e Internacional contra el Bloqueo a Siria promueve la iniciativa de enviar un convoy popular a esa nación para romper con el bloqueo impuesto por Occidente.
(2023-02-26). Conozca sobre la vida del escritor francés Victor Hugo. telesurtv.net El escritor Victor Hugo es reconocido como uno de los mayores exponentes de la literatura universal.
(2023-02-26). G20 fracasa en aprobar una resolución contra Rusia. telesurtv.net Los ministros de de China, Rusia, México y Türkiye no participaron en persona en la reunión de ministros de Finanzas del G20, pero estuvieron presentes en reuniones virtuales.
(2023-02-26). Al menos 40 migrantes mueren tras naufragio en costas de Italia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades se teme que se puedan alcanzar más de 100 víctimas, luego que el número de migrantes que viajaban está entre 180 y 250.
(2023-02-26). Gobierno de México lamenta retiro de embajador de Perú. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de México reitera su convicción de mantener abiertos los canales de comunicación diplomáticos en beneficio de ambas sociedades.
(2023-02-26). Inicia recuento de votos de elecciones generales en Nigeria. 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.
(2023-02-26). Presidente Putin afirma que Occidente pretende eliminar a Rusia. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso acusó a los países de la OTAN de ser cómplices, aunque indirectos, de los crímenes del régimen de Ucrania por suministrarle armamento.
(2023-02-26). Gobierno colombiano y ELN informan avances en diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes manifiestan que han avanzado en la definición de una visión compartida del proceso de paz y una metodología para tratar la agenda de diálogos.
(2023-02-26). Exigen en Berlín y Londres detener envío de armas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Miles de manifestantes se pronuncian a favor de la paz y de una solución negociada al conflicto entre Moscú y Kiev.
(2023-02-26). Autoridades de Chile reportan reducción de incendios en combate. telesurtv.net Descendieron de 33 a 21, cifra más baja del año. Se localizan en las regiones Bío Bío, La Araucanía, Ñuble y Los Ríos.
(2023-02-26). Policía de Perú reprime protesta contra la impunidad. telesurtv.net Lanzan gas lacrimógeno en Lima a participantes en la marcha nacional contra la impunidad. Se reportan al menos dos heridos.
(2023-02-26). Sube a 59 cifra de muertos por las lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Sao Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, anunció que será creada una oficina estatal para acompañar de cerca las obras de reconstrucción en Sao Sebastiao.
(2023-02-26). Daños por incendios forestales rebasarían los 600 mdd en Chile. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Prevención y Respuesta ante Desastres anotó que 458.157 hectáreas han sido consumidas por las llamas, que han provocado 25 muertos.
(2023-02-26). Saludan avances en mesa de diálogo de paz entre Gobierno de Colombia y ELN. telesurtv.net "Confió en que las partes den pasos significativos sobre la agenda acordada, incluyendo temas de participación y cese al fuego", anotó el representante de la ONU.
(2023-02-26). Conaie convoca a movilización contra Gobierno de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La máxima organización indígena del país, asimismo, exhortó a la Asamblea Nacional a impulsar un juicio político en contra de Lasso.
(2023-02-26). Venezuela anuncia reapertura de tránsito con Aruba, Bonaire y Curazao. telesurtv.net "luego de finalizadas las mesas técnicas de negociación con el Reino de los Países Bajos, reiteramos el cronograma de apertura del tránsito", dijo el canciller.
(2023-02-26). Autoridades turcas detienen al alcalde de la ciudad de Nurdagi. twitter.com Las cifras más recientes subrayan que se han inculpado a 131 sospechosos y se han ordenado 113 arrestos.
(2023-02-26). Looking back at Bolsonarismo and its project of cultural and national destruction. peoplesdispatch.org 
During the riots in Brasília on January 8, Bolsonaristas caused irreparable damage to the country's cultural patrimony, destroying art that represents everything they are against…
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Apply now: Baltimore Pipeline of Working and Emerging Reporters (P.O.W.E.R.) Fellowship. therealnews.com 
Just Media and The Real News Network are joining forces to create more opportunities for emerging journalists in Baltimore, especially young Baltimoreans of color, to report on the local criminal justice system, informed by the experience of this system's impact on their own communities. | Who should report stories on policing and mass incarceration? Who gets a platform to cover the impacts of this carceral system on Baltimore's Black communities, and the alternatives these communities envision? | This…
(2023-02-26). The Global South Refuses Pressure To Side With The West On Russia. popularresistance.org At the G20 meeting in Bengaluru, India, the United States arrived with a simple brief. US 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 US sanctions against Russia. However, it became clear that India, the chair of the G20, was not willing to conform to the US agenda. Indian officials said that the G20 is not a political meeting, but a meeting to discuss economic issues.
(2023-02-26). The French Are Leaving, But the War in the Sahel Continues. orinocotribune.com
(2023-02-26). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 26, 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…
(2023-02-26). Croatia Will Supply 14 Military Helicopters To Kiev Forces — Report. southfront.org 
A Croatian Air Force transport helicopter, MI-17, prepares to land at Camp | Bondsteel, Kosovo, Aug. 6, 2019. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | Croatia is preparing to supply Ukraine with 14 Soviet-made Mi-8 military transport helicopters, Jutarnji list reported on February 26. | The Croatian daily said that 12 Mi-8MTB-1 and two Mi-8T helicopters, which were recently taken out from service with the Croatian Armed Forces, could be supplied to Ukraine in around ten days. Croatian markings are currently being removed fr…
(2023-02-26). Iran Releases First Flight Footage Of New Shahed-149 'Gaza' Combat Drone. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 25, the Aerospace Force of the Iranian The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) released first flight footage of its new Shahed-149 "Gaza" drone. | The Shahed-149, which was developed by the Shahed Aviation Industries, is a high-altitude long-endurance combat drone similar in size, shape and role to the American MQ-9 Reaper. The drone was unveiled and named after the Gaza Strip in honor of the Palestinians' struggle against Israel amid the May 2021 Palestinian-Israeli crisis.
(2023-02-26). Two Israelis Killed In New West Bank Shooting Attack (Video). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On February 26, two Israelis were killed in a shooting attack that took place near the northern West Bank town of Huwara. | In a statement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that a Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli car on the Route 60 highway, before fleeing the scene. Both casualties were identified as residents of the nearby Israeli settlement of Har Bracha. | The IDF has launched a manhunt for the gunman, wh…
(2023-02-26). U.S. Supply Convoy Hit By Roadside Bomb In Southern Iraq. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | On February 26, a convoy carrying logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition came under attack in the southern Iraqi province of al-Qadisiyyah. | The convoy was reportedly targeted with an improvised explosive device as it was moving on a highway leading to the city of al-Diwaniyah. Material losses were reported. However, there were no casualties. | The attack was claimed by the so-called International Resistance, one of several shadowy p…
(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). 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). 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). Democrats introduce resolution to ban Trump from US Capitol. americanthinker.com Eric Swalwell leads the way.
(2023-02-25). Egypt: problems of the population. journal-neo.org 
According to a World Bank report, with proper policies to slow population growth, Egypt could have 141 million by 2050 instead of the expected 160 million. Egypt's current population is nearly 105 million. A report published in Cairo, "Achieving the Demographic Dividend in the Arab Republic of Egypt: Choice, Not Destiny," argues that slowing population growth …
(2023-02-25). Demanding Transparency in East Palestine, Ohio. strategic-culture.org
(2023-02-25). Russia Takes Another Step Back From the West. strategic-culture.org By Patrick LAWRENCE | News that Russia will suspend its participation in the New START nuclear arms pact, which arrived Tuesday via Vladimir Putin's annual address to the Federal Assembly, had to land hard. This suspension is not a withdrawal, as various Western media reports initially described it, and it is temporary, as the Russian president described it. It is a carefully attenuated move, then. But it is a big deal nonetheless, although it is not a big deal in the way Western officials encourage us to think it is. It is a big deal in ways that Western officials do not want us to think about. | "With today's d…
(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). The Season Of Lent And What To Keep In Mind As Christians Observe The Global Ritual. newsone.com 
Christians across the globe are observing Lent, the 40-day period of prayer, self-sacrifice and fasting ahead of Holy Week and Easter. Here are three things to remember this year.
(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). Biden Denies the Russians a Choice. americanthinker.com It is not the case that the only alternatives in an American confrontation with another nuclear-armed power is either a "humiliating retreat" or nuclear war.
(2023-02-25). COVID Immunization and Surveillance. americanthinker.com Vaccine passports are one of the major vehicles to create an international digital ID.
(2023-02-25). Election-Rigging from Abroad? I Am Shocked, Shocked! americanthinker.com The Guardian thinks it got a big scoop from a big bad Israeli tech company about its supposed involvement in election-rigging. Not exactly. The lefty news organization beclowned itself with its lack of tech knowledge.
(2023-02-25). Gun Law and the MSU Shooting. americanthinker.com Arguing that a mandatory jail term would have prevented the MSU shooter plays into the progressive war on gun rights.
(2023-02-25). How to Write a Fake Medical Paper on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. americanthinker.com Five steps toward producing a scholarly paper that accuses… well, everybody of racism.
(2023-02-25). The Real Meaning of Equity. americanthinker.com The Biden administration has perverted a perfectly good and just concept. Here is the real meaning of equity.
(2023-02-25). Can Vivek Ramaswamy fix Washington? americanthinker.com A new Republican presidential contender shows promise.
(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 important bit of information.
(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). Like Shakespeare? You might be a right-wing terrorist! americanthinker.com The U.K. goes all-out in scouring the Western canon of great works.
(2023-02-25). More lousy news from Biden's money-analyzing people. americanthinker.com A key Fed inflation measure rose more than expected…always more than expected.
(2023-02-25). One, two, many Sri Lankas — the World Bank becomes Joe Biden's global greenie slush fund. americanthinker.com Biden's sleazy operatives have forced David Malpass out at the Bank and stuck in a "great reset" promoter with big greenie conversion plans for the developing world in his place.
(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 Democrats' dilemma: even Californians don't want Kamala Harris. americanthinker.com The same Democrats who rejected her during the primaries haven't warmed to her during the first two years of the Biden administration.
(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). Ukraine's Zelensky has some accurate and arrogant words for Americans. americanthinker.com He knows that a specific segment of America backs him, but he threatens all Americans who fail to support his war.
(2023-02-25). Virginia politician wants to bring DIE inequality to Congress. americanthinker.com Just when you thought Democrats had finally hit the bottom of the stupid barrel….
(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). [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). Greater Idlib: HTS Militants Killed, Another Wounded In Syrian Missile Strike. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On February 25, a guided missile strike by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) killed a militant of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and wounded another in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The strike targeted an engineering vehicle of the terrorist group that was building fortifications near the town of Fleifel in the southern Idlib countryside. The SAA artillery shelled the town with heavy artillery after the strike. However, no additional casualties were reported…
(2023-02-25). Hezbollah Mourns Fighter Days After Israeli Strikes On Syria, Shelling On Lebanon. southfront.org 
Ali Yahya al-Zein, AKA "Karbala". Source: Hezbollah Central Media. | On February 24, Hezbollah mourned one of its fighters without clarifying where or how he lost his life, which led to many speculations. | In a statement, the Lebanese group said that Ali Yahya al-Zein, also known as "Karbala," from the southern town of Chehour "martyred" while carrying out "his jihadi duty." A large formal funeral for the fighter was held in his hometown a day after the statement. | The announceme…
(2023-02-25). In Video: Iran's Revolutionary Guards Unveil Long-Range Cruise Missile. southfront.org 
File image. | The Aerospace Force of the Iranian The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has fielded a new long-range cruise missile, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh announced on February 24. | Speaking on Iranian state television, the senior commander said that the ground-launched cruise missile has a range of 1,650 kilometers. The missile was named Paveh to commemorate Iranian troops who died while fighting in Iran's Kurdistan province during the war with Iraq. | The tele…
(2023-02-25). Jordanian Army Intercepts Drone Carrying Weapons From Syria. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 25, the Eastern Military District of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons from Syria into the Kingdom on a drone. | An official from the JAF's General Command said in a statement that the drone was intercepted by border guards while attempting to illegally cross the Jordanian border. An American-made M4-type assault rifle and four hand grenades were recovered from the quadcopter drone, which was booby-trapped."JAF will continue to deal firmly with any threat on…
(2023-02-25). Kalashnikov Sent Modified AK-12 Rifles To Special Military Operation Zone For Evaluation. southfront.org 
The AK-12 assault rifle. | A batch of modified AK-12 assault rifles has been delivered to Russians troops in the special military operation zone in Ukraine for evaluation, Sergey Urzhumtsev, chief designer of Russian defense giant Kalashnikov, revealed in an interview with TASS that was published on February 25. "From the very beginning of the special military operation, we have been actively cooperating with the Defense Ministry and with those units that were first supplied with these samples. Based on this feedback, a…
(2023-02-25). Russian Army Destroyed First ARTHUR Counter-Battery Radar Of Kiev Forces (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military has destroyed an ARTHUR counter-battery radar of Kiev forces within the special military operation zone. | On February 25, video footage documenting the destruction of the advanced radar surfaced online. The radar was reportedly deployed on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic. It's still unclear how exactly the radar was destroyed, although footage suggests that it was targeted with artillery. | The ARTHUR radar was developed by the Swedish company Ericsson…
(2023-02-25). Russian Geran-2 Drones Wreak Ukrainian Positions In Special Military Operation Zone (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The Russian military continues to use Geran-2 suicide drones, which were allegedly supplied by Iran, in the ongoing special operation in Ukraine. | On February 25, video footage surfaced online documenting six recent Geran-2 drone strikes on positions of Kiev forces on different fronts within the special military operation zone. The drones hit their targets with pinpoint accuracy. | The Geran-2 is reportedly a derivative from the Shahed-136 suicide drone which was develope…
(2023-02-25). Another War Crime: Kiev's Forces Strike Ambulance In Donetsk. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Forces of the Kiev regime published a video of intentional strike on an ambulance in Donetsk. The war crime took place on February 23. The strike, which was filmed by UAV, reportedly killed 4 medical workers. | Pro-Kiev forces commit such war crimes on a regular basis. Furthermore, the fact that the Ukrainian military released this video on its own demonstrates that the Ukrainian leadership sees nothing wrong in this kind of actions. |
(2023-02-25). Military Situation In Bakhmut On February 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-02-25). Military Situation In Syria On February 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On February 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On February 25, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Taal village | On February 24, several SAA servicemen reportedly were injured and killed by an IED explosion near Jassim town | On February 25, a Hurras al-Din commander namely Abu Abada al-Araqi was killed by a drone strike in the Qah are…
(2023-02-25). Military Situation In Ukraine On February 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeyevka with high-precision missiles | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Nevskoye | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka…
(2023-02-25). Military Situation In Yemen On February 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 96 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | On February 24, people in various cities under the control of Ansar Allah, held a mass rally and march under the title of "loyalty to martyr al-Sammad, solidarity with Palestine and warning to the aggressor coalition" on the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Saleh Ali al-Sammad, the former head of the Su…
(2023-02-25). Join the Climate Crisis & Militarism contingent on March 18! answercoalition.org 
, The U.S. military is the world's largest institutional polluter, and beyond its unchecked massive release of carbon emissions its bases, weapons and vehicles leave a toxic legacy wherever they are. The health of many millions of people, and the future of the planet, is jeopardized everyday by the existence of the monstrous U.S. war machine. Join environmental activists and impacted communities on March 18 to help bring U.S. militarism front-and-center in the climate movement. | The Biden administration is determined to escalate the Ukraine war. The real goal of the massive arming and training of Ukrainian force…
(2023-02-25). Join the Veterans' and GIs contingent on March 18! answercoalition.org 
, Continuing the long tradition of U.S. veterans and service members standing with the anti-war movement, we will stand together on March 18 to show veterans say NO to war! With continuing U.S. occupations in combat zones of Iraq, Syria and across Africa — and potential new conflicts with Russia, China and Iran — we will be making loud and clear that U.S. troops have the right to refuse to fight. | The Biden administration is determined to escalate the Ukraine war. The real goal of the massive arming and training of Ukrainian forces has nothing to do with the interests of Ukrainian, Russian or America…
(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). Ukraine conflict 'caused by Europeans' love of war, hegemony', says Malaysia's ex leader. geopoliticaleconomy.com Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said "the present war between Ukraine and Russia is caused by the Europeans' love of war, of hegemony, of dominance". He warned it "can be interpreted as the start of the Third World War".
(2023-02-25). West is out of touch with rest of world politically, EU-funded study admits. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
A study by the elite EU-funded European Council on Foreign Relations found the West is out of touch politically with the rest of the world. Most people in China, India, and Türkiye see Russia as an important ally, and they want multipolarity, not continued "American global supremacy".
(2023-02-25). With 2nd Season, 'Bel-Air' Finds An Identity Far Beyond Its Beloved Predecessor. newsone.com 
(2023-02-25). How Howard Schultz Made Starbucks the Poster Child of Corporate Abuse. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-02-25). Should Brandon Miller Be Allowed To Play? Debate Rages Over College Hoops Star Embroiled In Gun Controversy. newsone.com 
University of Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller allegedly delivered a gun used in a murder and has kept playing uninterrupted, sparking a debate over whether he should be allowed to keep playing.
(2023-02-25). Russia and China draw 'red lines' on their borders; U.S. draws them on the other side of the Planet. mronline.org 
Reacting to China's announcement that it will be putting forward a proposal for a political settlement to end the war in Ukraine, the US ambassador to the United Nations said that if China begins arming Russia in that conflict this will be a "red line" for the United States.
(2023-02-25). Democrats Praise Bush, Want More Small-Business War Profiteers. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | Well it's another big day for Democrats doing Democraty things. | At "I'll just say this honest…
(2023-02-25). Living and Learning Against the Odds. dissidentvoice.org Samira is a young Zanzibari woman who had a big dream. To leave home, have a family and study for a career. In many countries this is done as a matter of course. However, in some places there are many struggles and difficulties, both social and financial, that must be faced. In Samira's Dream, we …
(2023-02-25). Why The Nigerian Presidential Election Is So Unique And Critical This Year. newsone.com 
Polling clerks start to count the votes at a polling station after completing the voting process of the general election in Abuja, Nigeria on February 25, 2023. Nigeria will elect the President and Vice President and members of the Senate and House of Representatives. | Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty | Voters in Africa's largest democracy will While
(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). In 1996, There Was Union Summer; This Year, There's 'Labor Spring'. popularresistance.org Something is stirring this spring. People in the U.S. are becoming increasingly interested in what commentators once called "the labor question," following recent organizing victories at Starbucks, Amazon and Apple stores; well-publicized strikes of teachers, nurses and railway workers; and the unionization of staff, graduate assistants and even faculty at scores of campuses, including the recent successful strike of nearly 50,000 academic workers on the campuses of the University of California. | Evidence of this mood shift is unmistakable this spring as students, campus staff and faculty, t…
(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). Buffalo Community Shows Support to Fired Tesla Workers Seeking Union. truthout.org "Hi everyone. We are Tesla Workers United." So began the press conference on Saturday, February 18, when a dozen Buffalo Tesla workers stood behind a makeshift podium to introduce their new union to the world. The workers at the press conference all worked in the Autopilot department at Tesla's massive Gigafactory 2 in South Buffalo, New York, labeling data for the company's self-driving program. |
(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). Der Mensch ist gut, aber irritiert. Die Natur des Menschen ist friedlich. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Folgen Sie …
(2023-02-25). Man Is Good, But Irritated: :"The Nature of Human Beings is Peaceful" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Midazolam Murders: Were the Elderly in U.K Long Term Care Homes killed with Euthanasia Drugs and Labeled as COVID-19 deaths? globalresearch.ca
(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). 'A Thousand And One': Teyana Taylor Stars In Sundance's Grand Jury Prize Award-Winning Film. newsone.com 
Source: Courtesy of Focus Features / Focus Features | The official trailer for Sundance award-winning film A Thousand and One, starring A Thousand and One follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Taylor), who kidnaps her six-year-old son Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their se…
(2023-02-25). Poisoning America for profit: A brief history of Norfolk Southern's greed. mronline.org 
On Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern train carrying vinyl chloride and other hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
(2023-02-25). U.S. sends troops to Taiwan after general threatens war with China by 2025. mronline.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.
(2023-02-25). From Russiagate With Love. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-25). How Can the Peace Movement Be More Effective? scheerpost.com 
By Tom Valovic / Mass Peace Action I'm probably not your typical peace activist. Over the last 15 years or so, I've been involved in a variety of volunteer and activist work in environmentalism, healthcare, and the best use of emerging technology. As a relative newcomer, I've found that the level of fierce dedication and …
(2023-02-25). The Case for Diplomacy in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
By Katrina vanden Heuvel and James Carden / CounterPunch As 2023 unfolds, we fear that American policy will continue to be characterized by both mission creep and the absence of any sort of diplomatic engagement with Russia. Throughout the course of the war, the Biden administration has slowly, steadily, even stealthily increased America's involvement. Calls …
(2023-02-25). The Chris Hedges Report: How the Press Misled the Public on Russiagate. scheerpost.com 
Veteran New York Times reporter Jeff Gertz dissects the role of the media in concocting a false narrative portraying Trump as a 'Russian asset' rather than a homegrown horror.
(2023-02-25). The True Test of a Civilization Is the Absence of Anxiety About Health. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research A few years ago, a minor medical problem took me to the Hospital Alemán-Nicaragàºense in Nicaragua's capital, Managua. While I was being treated, I asked the doctor, a kindly older man, if the hospital had been built in association with a German missionary organisation, given its …
(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). What Will Happen When Banks Go Bust? dissidentvoice.org Financial podcasts have been featuring ominous headlines lately along the lines of "Your Bank Can Legally Seize Your Money" and "Banks Can STEAL Your Money?! Here's How!" The reference is to "bail-ins: " the provision under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act allowing Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs, basically the biggest banks) to bail in or expropriate their …
(2023-02-25). How the Super-Rich Destroy Our Minds. globalresearch.ca
(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). [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). Video: Massive Protests in France, Italy and Spain. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). At Least 330 Species Are Contaminated With Cancer-Causing "Forever Chemicals" truthout.org A class of chemicals linked to multiple health hazards in humans have been detected in hundreds of wildlife species across the United States, according to a report issued Wednesday. The report was released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) along with a map demonstrating that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are contaminating wildlife on every continent except… |
(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). Turkish-American seismologist leads U.S. relief effort after Türkiye earthquakes. america.cgtn.com 
The devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria has killed over 50,000 and displaced 1.7 million people. See how one Turkish-American seismologist is leading a major relief effort in the U.S.
(2023-02-25). Egyptians Cancel Kevin Hart Show After Reported Reference to Black Ancient Egyptians: Inside Arab Whitewashing of African History. moguldom.com Kevin Hart was supposed to do a show in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 21, but it was canceled before the superstar comedian could take the stage. In a Facebook post, the promoters said the show was called off due to "local logistical issues." However, many believe it was actually because of the backlash Hart received …
(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). Double standard for Black NFL quarterbacks. iacenter.org By Olujimi Alade February 22, 2023 Lamar Jackson Quarterback Lamar Jackson's row with the NFL franchise Baltimore Ravens has been making the rounds as of late. Recently, the Ravens' public relations most likely leaked a story that the superstar quarterback turned down a $133 million contract. As soon as this news got out to the public, the slander commenced. All the stock insults that are leveled at Black athletes applied to Lamar Jackson and his contract situation such as: Why is he begging for so much to play a game? He should be grateful for an organization like the Baltimore Ravens! The NFL needs to stop cate…
(2023-02-25). Punitive Enforcement Does Not Save Lives, Or Reduce Drug Supply. popularresistance.org When it comes to drugs—that is to say, when it comes to drugs whose use by some people in some contexts is officially deemed illicit—to suggest any other approach than criminalization is to be told you aren't "taking the issue seriously." That any response not involving jail, prison, loss of livelihood, family separation, is widely deemed, essentially, a non-response is indication of an impoverished state of conversation. | But is that changing? Some pushback to the White House policy addressing fentanyl suggests that there is space for a new way to talk about drugs, and harm, and ways forward. | Mari…
(2023-02-25). There Is No Cop City In The Beloved Community. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia – As members of the Morehouse College faculty, we have grown accustomed to consoling and counseling our students as they attempt to grapple with cycles of police brutality. Year after year, as Black people continue to be abused and killed at the hands of the police, jailed and surveilled in barbaric ways, we struggle to make sense of it all. We struggle to help our students determine where we go from here. | But events that have transpired in Atlanta in recent months—specifically, the City's initiative to build a $90 million police training facility, commonly known as "Cop City"—give…
(2023-02-25). Did Legendary "Gonzo" Journalist Hunter Thompson Frighten Those in the Deep State So Much, He Had to Be Taken Out? covertactionmagazine.com Hunter S. Thompson's death 18 years ago remains suspicious. He left no suicide note and, according to the official story, supposedly shot himself while on the phone with his wife in mid-conversation—though she never heard any gunshots. The night before his death, Hunter told a friend: "They're gonna make it look like suicide. I know …
(2023-02-25). Corrupt Mexican drug czar "had a very close relationship for many years with U.S. intelligence," says Mexican security analyst. mronline.org 
CIA has a 15-20,000-page dossier on Genaro García Luna that, if ever released, would cause a political scandal bigger than Watergate, according to former CIA contract pilot.
(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] 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). 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). Engineering a Cult of Chaos to Undermine Rational Thinking. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Locals Alarmed Over Plan to Inject Toxic Ohio Wastewater Underground in Texas. truthout.org Residents and officials in Harris County, Texas have expressed alarm since learning that contaminated water used to extinguish a fiery train crash in East Palestine, Ohio has been transported more than 1,300 miles to a Houston suburb for disposal. Houston's Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience tweeted Thursday: "We are disturbed to learn that toxic wastewater from East Palestine… |
(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). Whistleblowers In Film: 'Three Days Of The Condor' (1975). thedissenter.org 
By September 1975, when "Three Days of the Condor" was released, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had been exposed for spying on thousands of antiwar and Black liberation activists. | The CIA had been implicated in the coup in Chile that resulted in the assassination of socialist President Salvador Allende. CIA plots to murder Congo President Patrice Lumumba, Dominican Republic President Rafael Trujillo, and Cuban President Fidel Castro were revealed two months later. | Senator Frank Church, who chaired the intelligence committee investigation into the CIA, described covert action as a "sem…
(2023-02-25). Bill Would Cut Pentagon By $100 Billion & China Comes Out w/ Peace Plan. rumble.com
(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). 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). 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). The Ninth Anniversary of The War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca We are not on the first but on the ninth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, which was unleashed in February 2014 with the coup d'état under US-NATO direction. Speaking from Warsaw, President Biden promised to "stand by President Zelensky …
(2023-02-25). Nablus Mourns Following Israeli Invasion That Tore City Apart and Killed 11. truthout.org On Thursday, February 23, city streets in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip were silent. Palestinians had declared a general strike and a day of mourning in light of the Israeli invasion of one of the West Bank's most ancient cities the day before, which left 11 Palestinians dead and over 102 people injured. On the morning of February 22, Israeli forces invaded Nablus. |
(2023-02-25). Arkansas's Anti-BDS Law Remains in Effect Because SCOTUS Refused to Review It. truthout.org While the far right Israeli regime escalates its repression of Palestinians, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to disturb an Arkansas law that requires government contractors to certify they are not boycotting Israel or "Israeli-controlled territories." The high court didn't specifically uphold Arkansas's anti-boycott law. However, the court declined to review the case because there were not four… |
(2023-02-25). While We're Laughing About a Balloon, Biden Paves a Path to War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Analyst: US Destroyed Nord Stream Pipelines to Subjugate the Economy of Germany. orinocotribune.com An American political analyst has said that the Europeans have got to wake up to the fact that the United States destroyed Nord Stream pipelines "in order to subjugate the economy of Germany and keep them in line." | Daniel Patrick Welch made the remarks on Saturday while commenting on anti-war protests in Germany on the sidelines of the annual Munich Security Conference, and a war of words between the US and Russia over the destruction of Nord Stream pipelines in September last year. | The Russian embassy to the United States said on Thursday said the United States should try to prove it was not behind the destr…
(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). Mobilizing Against War. The Criminalization of War. Endorse and Support CKUW and the GRNH. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). UK Supermarkets Ration Vegetables for Supply Shortages. orinocotribune.com Supermarkets in the United Kingdom are imposing limits on purchases of salad vegetables due to supply shortages. Tesco, the largest supermarket in the UK, announced in a statement on Wednesday, February 22, that it was joining other grocery chains like Asda, Morrisons, and Aldi in implementing this rationing measure. | Tesco has decided to limit the sales of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers to three per person as a precautionary measure, "in order to ensure that more people get the goods they need." | The budget supermarket chain Aldi imposed a "temporary" limit of three units per buyer for these vegetables. Asda…
(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). From the Field: Weathering climate change in Sudan. news.un.org Women in arid parts of rural Sudan, where water is becoming increasingly scarce due to climate change, are learning techniques to adapt to new weather patterns which will build their resilience for the future, thanks to support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
(2023-02-25). WHO: Nations step closer to global guides on pandemics, disease outbreaks. news.un.org Governments agreed on a way forward to update disease outbreak regulations ahead of meetings to draft new global guidelines for tackling pandemics, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
(2023-02-25). WFP chief describes 'apocalyptic' post-quake landscape in Syria, Türkiye. news.un.org The head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) concluded a visit on Saturday to devastated Syrian and Turkish communities and aid supply routes, calling on authorities to open more border crossings to help survivors of the earthquakes that hit both countries in early February.
(2023-02-25). Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says. news.un.org A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week.
(2023-02-25). UN special adviser denounces genocide denial in Bosnia. news.un.org The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, said on Thursday that genocide denial and the glorification of war criminals continues to present a "serious challenge" to reconciliation efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(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). 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). [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). Toxic train derailment in Ohio sparks anger and concern over preventable disaster. america.cgtn.com 
A preliminary federal safety reports that the toxic train derailment in Ohio was a preventable disaster, that's causing concern and anger beyond the state.
(2023-02-25). It Is Happening In Education! smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-02-25). Protests in Cuba vs. Peru: A Case Study in Canadian Hypocrisy. orinocotribune.com 
By Owen Schalk — Feb 21, 2023 | Canada's economic interests appear to influence our diplomatic and media response to protests and uprisings in the Global South | Canada's foreign policy record is stained with countless examples of hypocrisy, opportunism, and aversion to democracy, especially when it leads down the road of left-wing reforms. Ottawa's hypocrisy is a result of its often pro-corporate international agenda. In countries where Canadian companies have many lucrative investments, state violence is allowed to occur without comment, while in countries which don't serve as significant reservoirs of Can…
(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). Israel will advance over 6,000 housing units in settlements. peacenow.org.il Among the plans, five illegal outposts will be authorized.
(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). In Jammu and Kashmir, 'eviction drive' sparks anger and protests from a cross-section of society. peoplesdispatch.org The administration of Jammu and Kashmir, which is directly under the Central government, launched an eviction drive in January, many of whose victims were farmers, workers and marginalized sections. Political parties and people's movements have slammed the drive with many critics calling it an attempt to bring about demographic change…
(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). (Video) 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). Sanders calls for cutting U.S. 'billions' to Israel over 'racist' moves. mronline.org 
Israel's humiliation of the Biden administration over further settlements is causing Israel supporters to call for government action against the country.
(2023-02-25). Donald Trump, The Manchurian Candidate: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Campaign to Destabilize the Trump Presidency. Regime Change in America. globalresearch.ca We are dealing with a carefully planned operation, a "conspiracy" in the true sense of the word. In recent developments, the FBI investigation is being quoted by the media as evidence that Trump is "wittingly or unwittingly" an agent of the Kremlin…
(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
(2023-02-25). Prisoners Reignite Movement To End Mass Incarceration. popularresistance.org On Dec. 5, I sat in a circle with 30 prisoners at the Washington Correction Center in Shelton, Washington. As we looked around the room, anticipation, resolve and relief reflected in our eyes — yet we were all eager for this moment. | Unable to meet due to COVID restrictions, we watched the world change around us for nearly three years. During this time tragedies like the murder of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor and countless others took place, and justice reform became a dinner-table conversation for many Americans. As incarcerated activists, we sat silenced, unable to convene — even though, as stakeho…
(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). Biden Is Playing Favorites With Megadonors In A Patent Dispute. progressivehub.net DAVID MOORE | SLUDGE…
(2023-02-25). The Ukraine War Has Been A Boon For Defense Stocks, Of Course. progressivehub.net ELI CLIFTON | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2023-02-25). Texas Decision Could Remove Abortion Pills From Pharmacies Nationwide. truthout.org Amarillo, Texas — Federal judges in Texas have delivered time and again for abortion opponents. They upheld a state law that allows for $10,000 bounties to be placed on anyone who helps a woman get an abortion; ruled that someone opposed to abortion based on religious beliefs can block a federal program from providing birth control to teens; and determined that emergency room doctors must equally… |
(2023-02-25). FANB Destroys Illegal Mining Camps in Protected Forests of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Members of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela destroyed illegal mining camps in the Yapacana National Park in Amazonas state. | On Friday, February 24, the commander of the Comprehensive Defense Operative Zone (ZODI) of Amazonas, Johan Hernández Lárez, reported that the FANB personnel found and seized four motor pumps, two turbines for water projection, 600 meters of high pressure hose, 180 liters of gasoline and other logistical materials in the illegal camps. | En el Parque Nacional Yapacana, la
(2023-02-25). Venezuela's Gas Sale to Colombia Not Possible in the Short Term. orinocotribune.com Colombian Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo stated in an interview that there exists a possibility of Colombia importing gas from Venezuela. However, Rafael Quiroz, a Venezuelan economist and oil and gas expert, said in an interview with Sputnik that the project may be feasible "only in the medium and long term." | On February 17, Colombian Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo
(2023-02-25). 'Lift Me Up': Rihanna Slated Perform 'Wakanda Forever' Ballad At 2023 Oscars. newsone.com 
Source: Mike Coppola / Getty | @rihanna will be performing live at The 95th
(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). 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). Alejandro Padrón lleva música en las venas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Si alguien tiene dudas de si un artista nace o se hace solo tiene que escuchar la tímbrica de la voz de Alejandro Padrón. Recorre las notas graves con total soltura, como si toda la vida hubiese estado sobre un escenario. Pero no, el talento de Alejandro estaba oculto tras su inclinación por los deportes.
(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). Destacan medios de prensa turcos labor de médicos cubanos de brigada Henry Reeve. cubadebate.cu Este sábado, medios de prensa de Turquía destacaron la labor que realiza la brigada del contingente médico cubano Henry Reeve en la provincia de Kahramanmaras. El equipo de 32 galenos trabaja desde su arribo a la provincia Kahramanmaras, el pasado día 12, seis días después de los devastadores sismos que golpearon el sur de Turquía.
(2023-02-25). Ensayo clínico con NeuralCIM Æ (NeuroEPO) para alzhéimer leve o moderado comienza en Cuba el próximo lunes (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Con el desarrollo este viernes del taller de inicio del ensayo clínico fase III promovido por el Centro de Inmunología Molecular (CIM), para la evaluación de la eficacia y seguridad del fármaco neuroprotector NeuralCIM (nombre comercial de la molécula NeuroEPO) en pacientes de alzhéimer leve o moderado, todo está listo para comenzar el lunes 27 de febrero una nueva etapa en la investigación clínica del producto.
(2023-02-25). Investigación prueba que accidente de tren con sustancias tóxicas en Ohio era ciento por ciento evitable. cubadebate.cu Las primeras conclusiones de la investigación federal sobre el descarrilamiento masivo en Ohio, Estados Unidos, determinó que el siniestro era por completo evitable. Los sensores que detectaron el sobrecalentamiento de los rodamientos de las ruedas del tren, causa principal del incidente, estaban calibrados a una temperatura excesivamente elevada.
(2023-02-25). Marrero Cruz intercambia con pobladores de Gibara, Holguín (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, durante un recorrido este viernes por Gibara, Holguín, conoció sobre los resultados, dificultades e inquietudes acerca de la actividad pesquera, como parte de los encuentros con el pueblo de los candidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. Recorrió las instalaciones de la Fábrica de Tabaco Hilda Torres Bacallao.
(2023-02-25). Recuerdan a Félix Varela, "el que nos enseñó primero en pensar", en el aniversario 170 de su fallecimiento. cubadebate.cu Académicos, historiadores, autoridades gubernamentales y eclesiásticas recordaron este sábado a Félix Varela, "el que nos enseñó primero en pensar", según Luz y Caballero, en un acto por el aniversario 170 de su fallecimiento, celebrado en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana.
(2023-02-25). Registran terremoto de 6.1 al norte de Japón. cubadebate.cu Un terremoto con una magnitud preliminar de 6.1 sacudió la costa de Kushiro en Hokkaido, la isla norteña principal de Japón. Según la Agencia Meteorológica de ese país (JMA), el epicentro del temblor se ubicó a una latitud de 42.8 grados norte y una longitud de 145.1 grados este, y se produjo a una profundidad de 60 kilómetros.
(2023-02-25). Sancti Spíritus: Eriel no dirigirá a los Gallos. cubadebate.cu En menos de un mes y con un calendario atípico, la Serie Nacional de Béisbol en su versión 62 será un hecho. En ese lapso, los Gallos deberán encontrar "otra cabeza", después que su director por tres años, Eriel Sánchez León, pidió la liberación. Lo que fue rumor en días se concretará en horas. Vuelve a rondar la especulación pero Ariel comenta otros motivos.
(2023-02-25). Unión Europea anuncia nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia. cubadebate.cu La Unión Europea ha adoptado un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su operativo militar en Ucrania."Se adopta el décimo paquete de sanciones: 121 personas y entidades enumeradas, nuevas restricciones significativas de importación/exportación, prohibición de los medios de propaganda rusos", anunció el alto representante de la Unión Europea.
(2023-02-25). Usain Bolt cumple su sueño e incursiona en la música como compositor y productor. cubadebate.cu El hombre más rápido del planeta disfruta la posibilidad que le ha regalado la vida de hacer realidad otro de sus grandes sueños. El plusmarquista mundial jamaicano Usain Bolt incursiona en la música como compositor y productor. "Quiero estar en lo más alto. Conseguir Grammys y discos de platino con mi música, y en eso estamos enfocados", dijo Bolt.
(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). President Maduro Instructs Security Forces to Fight and End Criminal Gangs in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(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). [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). [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). 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). [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). Imagining the World from the Perspective of Peace — Not War. transform-network.net The downward spiral of war from the perspective of feminist causal research.
(2023-02-25). Atlanta Activists Say Prosecutors Plan to Indict them on RICO Charges. unicornriot.ninja
(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 grad students! 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). 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.
(2023-02-25). [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). Multi-million-funded Al Qaeda/White Helmets are back. thealtworld.com My section of UK Column news yesterday…
(2023-02-25). 1 Year of Ukraine War: How Far Will it Go? w/ Vijay Prashad. thealtworld.com Friday, February 24, marks one full year since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. | Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of the Tricontinental Institute, joins the show to discuss the multipolar challenge to US power and the possibility of the war escalating into a much greater conflict with catastrophic global implications.