(2023-04-05). Sunday 4/16: Q&A Discussion of the film "Marketing the Israeli Occupation – Part One" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-04-05). Military Situation In Ukraine On April, 5 2023: AFU In Bakhmut Remained Only In West. Explosions In Dnipro And Odessa. southfront.org 
There were several significant changes in the situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine during April 4. Most of the…
(2023-04-05). Dangerous Jet Combat Training over Tohono O'odham Nation Endangers O'odham. indybay.org Tohono O'odham were not informed of jet combat training overhead during the last two weeks, or that the Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems had built an 11th spy tower in the heart of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
(2023-04-05). Saturday 4/29: EV Ride and Drive: Electrify your Ride. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center – 550 E Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087…
(2023-04-05). Saturday 4/22: This Is Not A Gun Workshop with Cara Levine and Angela Hennessy. indybay.org Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-04-05). How to Create Positive Change: Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali at Progress Network (Video). juancole.com The Progress Network | How does change actually occur? And what are the best tactics for bringing large coalitions together? Hosts of Democracy-ish, Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, discuss the balance between angry revolution and individual hope, and what ultimately gets people on board with a movement. Plus, we take a look at the World …
(2023-04-05). Inflation, Ukraine and China. indybay.org What impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
(2023-04-05). Wednesday 4/12: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2023-04-05). Saturday 4/8: What Putin's invasion tells us about housing issues: a walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-04-05). Tuesday 4/4: Prop 13 reform's assassination by kindness: the OMG of California taxpayers. indybay.org ZOOM: us05web.zoom.us/j/87077550566?pwd=NlErNVR5ZkszTG9TR0pTd1RJR1hLdz09 | (this is a virtual only meeting)…
(2023-04-05). April 9 meeting to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger. workers.org 
A virtual meeting will be held to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger, Revolutionary, Disability Justice and Rights Fighter, Labor Organizer — Rest in power! The Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) is hosting its monthly 2nd Sunday Dialogue, April 9 at 7: 00 p.m. EDT, to honor Mary and . . . |
(2023-04-05). Sibos 2024 financial services forum to be held in Beijing. ecns.cn Beijing will play host city to the Swift International Banker's Operation Seminar (Sibos) financial services forum in 2024, according to a joint announcement from Beijing authorities and the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT).
(2023-04-05). Bead obsession grows among Chinese students. ecns.cn A string of beads made of various materials has become a favorite toy among some elementary Chinese school students.
(2023-04-05). Australia urged to observe market economy rules after it plans to ban TikTok from government devices. ecns.cn China has made solemn démarches to Australia after the Australian government said it would remove TikTok on all federal government devices, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-05). China firmly opposes meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy: FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the U.S. arrangement for Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip to the U.S. and a meeting between her and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, because it seriously contravenes the one-China principle and provisions in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués and gravely undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Tuesday.
(2023-04-05). China's high temperature superconducting maglev transportation system completes suspension run. ecns.cn China's independently developed high temperature superconducting electric maglev transportation system has completed its first suspension run, according to its developer CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. in northeast China's Jilin Province.
(2023-04-05). Archaeological work advances made in Tibet in 2022. ecns.cn A series of archaeological excavations and investigations were carried out in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region last year, providing important facts for understanding the region's ancient history and culture.
(2023-04-05). China issues traffic safety warning ahead of Qingming Festival. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday issued an early warning for road traffic safety risks during the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, which falls on April 5 this year.
(2023-04-05). China builds vast solar, wind power parks in deserts. ecns.cn The northern region of China is witnessing a remarkable surge in the construction of solar and wind power parks along its desert belt and this development is transforming the once barren and desolate areas into a bustling hub for renewable energy.
(2023-04-05). China's Tibet discovers earliest cave tomb built 3,000 yrs ago. ecns.cn The cemetery site is indicative of diverse cultures and exchanges and connections between different areas in the hinterland of Tibet at that time, said Tashi Tsering, a researcher with the regional institute of cultural relics protection.
(2023-04-05). More dolphins washed ashore near Tokyo for 2nd straight day. ecns.cn Several more dolphins were found washed ashore and stranded on a beach near Tokyo on Tuesday morning, one day after dozens were found stranded in the same place a day earlier.
(2023-04-05). China to deepen new cooperation pattern with Indonesia: Wang Yi. ecns.cn Wang Yi (R), director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, shakes hands with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia's Coordinator for Cooperation with China and Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment in Beijing, China, April 4, 2023.
(2023-04-05). Tax policies to boost market confidence. ecns.cn Foreign enterprises are expected to expand funding into research and development in China as the country strengthens its support to innovation with long-term preferential tax policy arrangements, they said.
(2023-04-05). Exploring Qingming Festival: swallow kites carry misfortune away. ecns.cn Qingming is both a solar term and traditional Chinese festival during which people enjoy spring outings, sweep graves and pray to those who have passed away.
(2023-04-05). Trump charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records, pleads not guilty. ecns.cn Former U.S. President Donald Trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records, the Manhattan district attorney said on Tuesday afternoon.
(2023-04-05). China urges Japan to rectify actions on semiconductor export curbs. ecns.cn China is highly concerned about Japan's semiconductor export controls and urges it to rectify its actions, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-05). Xi plants trees in Beijing, urging more afforestation efforts for green development, building beautiful China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday attended a voluntary tree planting activity in Beijing and called for more efforts in afforestation to write a new chapter in building a beautiful China.
(2023-04-05). Xi stresses Party theoretic study drive to enhance cohesion and pool strengths. ecns.cn A meeting on the education campaign about the study and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was held on Monday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the meeting and made an important speech.
(2023-04-05). China's hyperspectral Earth observation satellite put into use. ecns.cn China's hyperspectral satellite for Earth observation has gone into use after completing in-orbit tests, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the primary developer of the spacecraft, announced on Tuesday.
(2023-04-05). Former chairman of China Everbright Group under investigation. ecns.cn Li Xiaopeng, former Party chief and chairman of China Everbright Group has been placed under investigation for suspected severe violations of Party discipline and laws, according to an official statement released Wednesday.
(2023-04-05). China plans to restructure disciplines, majors at universities. ecns.cn China will adjust the composition of about 20 percent of the disciplines and majors at its higher education institutions, replacing outdated disciplines with new ones that keep abreast with new technologies, emerging sectors and new business modes.
(2023-04-05). FM urges relevant U.S. congressman not to undermine China-U.S. ties. ecns.cn Relevant U.S. congressman needs to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques and avoid undermining the China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
(2023-04-05). Cherry blossoms with colorful lights dazzle Yantai. ecns.cn People are enchanted by cherry blossoms with colorful lights at night in Yantai, east China's Shandong Province, April 3, 2023.
(2023-04-05). Culture Fact | Solar term: Qingming. ecns.cn
(2023-04-05). Culture Fact | Qingming Festival in ancient Chinese poem. ecns.cn
(2023-04-05). Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor: swallow kites carry misfortune away. ecns.cn Qingming is both a natural solar term and traditional Chinese festival during which people enjoy spring outings, sweep graves and pray to those who have passed away.
(2023-04-05). Chris Hedges: Reclaiming Our Country. scheerpost.com
(2023-04-05). Is Israel a 'democracy'? An editorial. workers.org 
For the past 13 weeks, Israel has been rocked with massive demonstrations in the hundreds of thousands, especially in Tel Aviv, targeting the far-right, neofascist government headed by the butcher Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What prompted the protests was a proposed "reform package" that would curtail the judiciary branch of . . . |
(2023-04-05). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity. indybay.org The entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
(2023-04-05). Four taboo truths about the Ukraine war. indybay.org Like every war in history, the Ukrainian war has a prehistory that does not begin with Russia's invasion of the neighboring country nearly a year ago, or even in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Second, the war has an immense potential for escalation.
(2023-04-05). The Shift from Pink to Green in Latin America: Can the United States Become a Green Good Neighbor? juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com ) — Gustavo Petro doesn't just want to transform his own country; he wants to change the world. The new leader of Colombia, who took office last August, is targeting what he calls his nation's "economy of death." That means pivoting away from oil, natural gas, coal, and narcotics toward more sustainable economic …
(2023-04-05). 5 Other Modern Presidents who Should have been Indicted for their Crimes. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Seeing Trump arraigned in New York on Tuesday was satisfying even if the outcome of the trial cannot be foreseen and he has a presumption of innocence. There is obviously evidence that he falsified his business records for the purpose of hiding material facts from the American people in October …
(2023-04-05). The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan (Review). juancole.com 
Review of Ahmad Shuja Jamal and William Maley, The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan (London: Hurst and Co., 2023). Munich, Germany (Special to Informed Comment) — The Republic of Afghanistan unraveled quickly after May 2021 when US-led foreign troops prepared to abandon the country. This defied the forecasts of most experts on the capacity …
(2023-04-05). Tuesday 4/25: 11th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference – Media Event and Luncheon. indybay.org International Peace Rose Garden | California State Capitol…
(2023-04-05). Wednesday 4/12: Impactful Relationship Building with Central California Indigenous Community Partners. indybay.org Virtual Event…
(2023-04-05). The Next Big Threat: The Rise of the White Christian Nationalism in the United States. indybay.org
(2023-04-05). Thursday 4/6: Debunking the Parents Bill of Rights Teach-in. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-04-05). Thursday 4/27: FAME Venue on Broadway Presents Paintings by Nancy Calef – A Kidquake Benefit. indybay.org FAME Venue | 443 Broadway | San Francisco, CA 94133…
(2023-04-05). California Department of Public Health's Criminal Negligence—April 2023. indybay.org California Department of Public Health deliberately sacrifices the lives of the elderly, sick, and disabled by removing all restrictions on the transmission of the Covid-19 virus in high risk locations.
(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
(2023-04-05). Know the signs of strep throat in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
(2023-04-05). Colorectal cancer myths and facts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
(2023-04-05). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
(2023-04-05). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
(2023-04-05). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
(2023-04-05). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
(2023-04-05). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
(2023-04-05). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
(2023-04-05). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-04-05). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
(2023-04-05). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 things to know when using Narcan during an opioid overdose. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Three things to know when using Narcan during an opioid overdose…
(2023-04-05). Thursday 4/13: No Dumping Radioactive Water Into The Pacific No Restarting Nukes In Japan. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery/California St. | San Franciscco…
(2023-04-05). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 02.04.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 02.04.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2023-04-05). No Invite For War Monger Nancy Peloso-Protest At CUNY In New York-War Mongers Out Of Cong. indybay.org
(2023-04-05). Friday 4/7: Imperialist Proxy War over Ukraine and the Looming Danger of World War 3. indybay.org Revolution Books 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2023-04-05). Sunday 4/2: Nuclear-armed imperialists face off: Don't stand aside! Join with others protesting. indybay.org Powell and Market cable car turnaround…
(2023-04-05). Monday 5/1: San José May Day – International Workers' Day. indybay.org Roosevelt Park | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95116…
(2023-04-05). U.S. immigration policy causes migrant deaths. workers.org 
On March 30, Mexican police arrested three officials from the National Immigration Institute and two private security guards. The arrests occurred just days after a deadly blaze at a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez. One of the incarcerated migrants, who has been accused of starting the fire, has also . . . |
(2023-04-05). Accidente de tren deja un muerto en Países Bajos. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió debido a una colisión entre un tren de pasajeros y otro de mercancías.
(2023-04-05). Al menos 23 muertos por inundaciones en Somalia. telesurtv.net Según, La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios (OCHA) cerca de 100.000 personas se han visto afectadas.
(2023-04-05). Rusia afirma tomar medidas ante expansión de la OTAN. telesurtv.net Moscú considera la incorporación de Finlandia a la OTAN como "un atentado contra los intereses nacionales y la seguridad de Rusia".
(2023-04-05). Rusia insta a flexibilizar relaciones entre Siria y Türkiye. telesurtv.net Lavrov señaló que las conversaciones entre Ankara y Damasco deben orientarse en la aspiración de "superar lo antes posible los problemas acumulados".
(2023-04-05). Presentan a Albarino como mascota para V Juegos Deportivos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Esta edición de los Juegos del ALBA se llevará a cabo del 21 al 29 de abril en Miranda, La Guaira y el distrito capitalino (Caracas, Venezuela).
(2023-04-05). Asesinan a otro líder social en Antioquia, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz detalló que un grupo de hombres armados llegaron hasta un establecimiento público donde se encontraba la víctima y lo asesinaron.
(2023-04-05). Reportan siete muertos tras avalancha de nieve en India. telesurtv.net Las autoridades estiman que al menos cinco o seis automóviles, con entre 20 y 30 turistas, quedaron atrapados bajo la nieve.
(2023-04-05). México pide apoyo a China para controlar tráfico de fentanilo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado explicó que un apoyo inestimable sería compartir información sobre el tema.
(2023-04-05). Donald Trump comparece ante Corte en Nueva York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Antes de que se efectuara la lectura de cargos, Trump había sido puesto bajo arresto y en custodia policial.
(2023-04-05). Incendio masivo destruye uno de los mayores mercados en Bangladés. telesurtv.net El incendio fue controlado a las 12H45 hora local (06H45 GMT) más de seis horas después de que comenzara en el mercado de Bangabazar la madrugada del martes.
(2023-04-05). China se opone a escala de la presidenta de Taiwán en EE.UU. telesurtv.net La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Mao Ning indicó que dichos arreglos contravienen gravemente el principio de una sola China, que es acatado por EE.UU.
(2023-04-05). Presidente Díaz-Canel expresa beneplácito a sentencia favorable a Cuba. telesurtv.net La sentencia acoge el planteamiento sostenido por la parte cubana durante el proceso y desestima la reclamación de CRF contra el Estado cubano.
(2023-04-05). Irán celebra funeral de dos asesores militares asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Ambos asesores perdieron la vida en un ataque israelí lanzado el pasado viernes contra zonas aledañas de Damasco (capital siria).
(2023-04-05). OMS alerta sobre creciente problema de la infertilidad. telesurtv.net A pesar de la magnitud del problema, las soluciones para la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la infertilidad siguen estando insuficientemente financiadas y son inaccesibles para muchos.
(2023-04-05). Congreso rechaza debatir vacancia contra presidenta de Perú. telesurtv.net La iniciativa fue presentada por bancadas de izquierda y acusan a la mandataria Dina Boluarte por permanente incapacidad moral.
(2023-04-05). Acusada del atentado en San Petersburgo recibe sentencia. telesurtv.net Ante un tribunal de Moscú, Vladlén Tatarsk, presunta autora del crimen escuchó la sentencia en su contra: dos meses de prisión preventiva.
(2023-04-05). Aumenta a 30 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El desastre dejó además al menos 61 personas desaparecidas, mientras 32 fueron rescatadas, de acuerdo con cifras oficiales.
(2023-04-05). Denuncian intención de destruir iglesia ortodoxa en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Templos regidos por la Iglesia Ortodoxa Ucraniana viven escenas de tensión por la operación militar especial de Rusia.
(2023-04-05). Senado de Chile votará polémica "ley del gatillo fácil" telesurtv.net La ley es apoyada por la derecha y rechazada por otros sectores; así como por organizaciones defensoras de los DD.HH..
(2023-04-05). Sismo de magnitud 6,6 sacude la costa este de Filipinas. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Filipinas no han informado de posibles víctimas o daños materiales; pero se emitió alerta de tsunami.
(2023-04-05). Ataque israelí a mezquita de Al-Aqsa deja al menos 300 heridos. telesurtv.net Este mes los musulmanes celebran el Ramadán y se encontraban rezando en la mezquita que estaba llena de mujeres, niños y personas mayores…
(2023-04-05). Continúa alerta naranja por volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El director de Geoamenazas del SGC, John Makario Londoño, refirió que el volcán continúa con una inestabilidad importante en la actividad sísmica.
(2023-04-05). Cuba envía condolencias a Somalia tras afectaciones por lluvias. telesurtv.net Más de 20 muertos han sido registrados como consecuencia de las fuertes lluvias e inundaciones.
(2023-04-05). Registran sismo de magnitud 6,7 en Panamá. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico ocurrió a las 17H18 (hora local) a unos 10 kilómetros (km) de profundidad.
(2023-04-05). Instalan I Reunión de Comisión Mixta Venezuela – Guinea Bissau. telesurtv.net El diplomático venezolano recordó que el próximo 6 de abril se cumplirán 17 años del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas.
(2023-04-05). Marvin Haynes' Family and Supporters Demand His Release from Prison. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-05). Chicago State University faculty and staff strike against low pay and high workloads. wsws.org More than 160 faculty and staff at Chicago State University (CSU) went on strike Monday against low pay and high workloads, as administrators remained firm in their resolve to make workers pay for decades of budget cuts at public universities throughout the state.
(2023-04-05). Australian parliamentary report urges boost to war powers. wsws.org This report is another warning that the Labor government is preparing to join an aggressive US-led war against China, and regardless of even pretences of adhering to international law.
(2023-04-05). Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer declares Ukraine War is "Global power struggle for future world order" wsws.org In a recent article, Fischer, a leading member of Germany's Greens, says what the Ukraine war is really about: the imperialist domination of the United States and the major European powers over Russia, China and the "global South."
(2023-04-05). Australian Labor government's claim it cannot free Assange is a lie. wsws.org Australian governments, including the current Labor administration, have repeatedly exercised their legal and diplomatic powers to secure the release of citizens facing persecution abroad.
(2023-04-05). A social and medical examination of Long COVID as a "mass disabling event": Part 2. wsws.org This review will document what is known about the science and impacts of Long COVID, the lessons that should have been drawn from previous post-viral illnesses and the refusal of world capitalism to address this massive and ongoing social catastrophe.
(2023-04-05). University of Michigan graduate student strike continues after judge denies injunction. wsws.org This denial of a preliminary injunction is by no means a victory for the striking graduate students, who should place no faith in the bourgeois legal system.
(2023-04-05). What the merger of CP Rail and Kansas City Southern means for North American rail workers. wsws.org CPKC will operate nearly 33,000 kilometres of rail and employ approximately 20,000 people across one of the world's largest free-trade zones under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
(2023-04-05). Trump arraignment: A degraded political spectacle that covers up his real crimes. wsws.org The Democrats have engineered the indictment of Trump on a sex scandal while downplaying his real crimes against democratic rights and democracy itself.
(2023-04-05). Michigan's school buildings: Neglected and unfunded. wsws.org With time running out to spend the federal funds provided under the pandemic CARES Act, Michigan schools require billions more.
(2023-04-05). The pathetic farce of Mélenchon's aborted "march on the Elysée Palace" wsws.org The pseudo-left's latest phony act of "opposition" to Macron ended in a few Stalinist legislators hand-delivering a letter to Macron begging him to withdraw his attack on pensions.
(2023-04-05). Teamsters bureaucracy offers hot air to UPS workers at contract rallies. wsws.org There is serious concern by the union bureaucracy, which has spent decades giving up one concession after another, that it could lose control of a restive and angry rank and file.
(2023-04-05). French rail workers denounce Macron and his fraudulent "mediation" with the unions. wsws.org Amid growing anger with Macron's dictatorial imposition of pension cuts, WSWS journalists interviewed railworkers in Paris about the call to bring down Macron via a general strike.
(2023-04-05). Pro-war Social Democrat-led government paves way for right-wing victory in Finnish elections. wsws.org Two days after the victory of the conservative National Coalition Party in Sunday's election set the stage for a sharp shift to the right in domestic politics, Finland formally joined NATO Tuesday in a vast escalation of the US-NATO war on Russia.
(2023-04-05). Jacobin, DSA promote fraud of "reformed" UAW administration after bargaining convention. wsws.org The DSA is working to provide a counterfeit "left" cover for the nationalist, pro-capitalist perspective which the UAW bureaucracy bases itself on.
(2023-04-05). LO tacitly backs French unions' call for "mediation" to strangle fight against Macron. wsws.org As the conflict between workers and the French capitalist state mounts, Lutte ouvrière is backing the union bureaucracies' moves to block a struggle to bring down Macron.
(2023-04-05). Sarah Polley's Women Talking: What made the appalling sexual abuse possible? wsws.org In 2011, seven men were convicted of drugging and raping more than 130 women and children between 2005 and 2009. An eighth man was later convicted of supplying the drugs.
(2023-04-05). Friday 3/31: Practical Anarchy and Gardens of the Mind. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley CA…
(2023-04-05). Second "Summit for Democracy" journal-neo.org 
The Summit for Democracy had its second forum on March 28-30 this year. The current US administration established the event in the second part of 2021, and it was held for the first time in December of that year. Because the Covid-19 pandemic was still active at the time, this event was held online a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-04-05). Britain: Corbyn's ban 'a disgraceful attack on democracy'. greenleft.org.au In a move that has been condemmed as deceitful and undemocratic, the British Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) voted on March 29 to bar former leader Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate in the 2024 general election, reports Alex Salmon.
(2023-04-05). Notes on Mutual Aid: A Local History of Survival and Struggle. itsgoingdown.org The first in a series looking critically at mutual aid programs that exploded following the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd rebellion. Originally posted to Notes on Mutual Aid. Zine PDF For Printing HERE In Spring of 2022 we were rejected by our anonymous friends at PugetSoundAnarchists.org. The site admins declined to…
(2023-04-05). The US blockade of Cuba is a violation of democracy. geopoliticaleconomy.com The US State Department admitted its blockade aims "to bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government." Washington's goal is to destroy Cuba's socialist democracy and force it to return to a capitalist dictatorship.
(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Opposition Envoy Calls on Biden to Ease Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Fernando Blasi, the new envoy for Venezuela's US-backed opposition, is calling on the Biden administration to ease crippling sanctions on Venezuela, saying not doing so could turn the country into another Cuba, which has been under a US trade embargo since 1962. "If we continue down this path, Venezuela is destined to be another Cuba," …
(2023-04-05). Protesters take aim at war industry, nuclear subs. greenleft.org.au About 100 people protested in North Wollongong against the federal government's plans for a nuclear submarine base in Port Kembla, NSW. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-04-05). 47th Anniversary of Land Day: Palestinians Rally Against Israelis' Theft of Their Land. orinocotribune.com Palestinians have held rallies to commemorate the 47th anniversary of Land Day, in honor of the struggle against Israeli settler-apartheid oppression and the call for freedom, justice and equality. | People in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East al-Quds took to the streets on Thursday to mark the event that takes place on March 30 every year. | In the Gaza Strip, protesters gathered near the fence that separates the besieged enclave from the occupied territories as Israeli troops fired live bullets and tear gas canisters. According to local sources, five Palestinians were injured, three of them with live bullets,…
(2023-04-05). Peru: How an Attempt To Censor a Report on Human Rights Violations Failed. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Noriega — Mar 30, 2023 | The right wing tried to prevent the presentation of Amnesty International's annual report. It did not succeed. The worldwide report, in the case of Peru, denounces serious human rights violations, including the death of demonstrators by gunshots of the security forces and arbitrary detentions in the repression of the social protests against the government of Dina Boluarte. | The municipality of the Lima district of Miraflores, administered by the ultra-right wing that governs with Boluarte, ordered the closure of the Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM), a…
(2023-04-05). 15 million in the US to be kicked off of public health benefits. peoplesdispatch.org As US-based news is inundated with coverage surrounding the spectacle of former president Donald Trump's arraignment, 15 million people are being quietly phased out of receiving Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits, beginning April 1 and going through May and July. | As the Joe Biden administration will end the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on May 11, starting this past weekend states have already begun to kick people off of Medicaid and CHIP. These states are all Republican Party-controlled: Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, and South Dakota. | Medicaid and CHIP…
(2023-04-05). The Capital of the Multipolar World: A Moscow Diary. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Mar 30, 2023 | In Moscow you feel no crisis. No effects of sanctions. No unemployment. No homeless people in the streets. Minimal inflation. | How sharp was good ol' Lenin, prime modernist, when he mused, "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". This global nomad now addressing you has enjoyed the privilege of spending four astonishing weeks in Moscow at the heart of an historical crossroads — culminating with the Putin-Xi geopolitical game-changing summit at the Kremlin. | To quote Xi, "changes that haven't been seen in 100 years" do have a…
(2023-04-05). Corporations finance Myanmar coup regime's war on the people. greenleft.org.au Burmese/Myanma democracy activists are stepping up their campaign to pressure the United States to impose sanctions to stop North American oil and gas companies from financing the Myanmar military's war against the people, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-04-05). Video: Sydney construction workers march through city. greenleft.org.au Construction workers demanding protection of workers from silicosis and calling on Labor governments to keep their promises to remove anti-union laws took to Sydney streets in their thousands, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-04-05). The Heat: Trump Arrested in New York. america.cgtn.com 
History in the United States as Donald Trump becomes the first sitting or former president arrested on criminal charges. Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in New York today to 34 felony charges of falsifying business records and conspiracy stemming from hush-money payments to two women …
(2023-04-05). Juan Manuel Muñoa: "La cámara me llena de vida y me da fuerzas" (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Una cosa es el tiempo y otra es la vida. Cuando un hombre entregado a su oficio, sirve, lucha y persevera, su espíritu no envejece y el cuerpo -cargado de años- se muestra enhiesto y firme. Eso le pasa a Juan Manuel Muñoa, quien con 88 años sigue en pie, dibujando el tiempo con su mirada y su latir. "La cámara me llena de vida y me da fuerzas".
(2023-04-05). Conozca el equipo cubano de béisbol a los V Juegos del Alba. cubadebate.cu Dos receptores, cinco jugadores de cuadro, igual cifra de jardineros y ocho lanzadores componen el equipo cubano sub-23 años convocado a los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023, previstos del 21 al 29 de abril en los estados de Caracas, Miranda y La Guaira. El elenco se entrena por estos días en Morón, bajo la dirección del villaclareño Julio César àÅlvarez.
(2023-04-05). Javier Mirabal encauza lechada para Villa Clara en béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu "El 20 de abril me incorporaré al conjunto Olmecas de Tabasco, con sede en Villahermosa, Tabasco, México, pero aproveché para aportar a mi equipo Azucareros, mientras llega el visado", dijo el espigado lanzador. Al diestro, oriundo del municipio Placetas, le marcaron hoy lanzamientos de 95 millas por hora y anduvo en todo el trayecto rondando las 90.
(2023-04-05). Las 3 del día: La República de Cuba ganó el pleito en Londres y las noticias del 4 de abril (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a Las 3 del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate que te trae las noticias más importantes de este cuatro de abril. Sobre las actividades realizadas en conmemoración al 4 de abril, la victoria de la República de Cuba en el pleito de Londres, así como otras noticias del día hablamos aquí en nuestro podcast. Ponte los audífonos que ya comenzamos.
(2023-04-05). Participará Díaz-Canel en Cumbre de Presidentes de América Latina y el Caribe convocada por México. cubadebate.cu Según la Presidencia, durante el evento se acordarán acciones para encontrar soluciones conjuntas y enfrentar con urgencia los altos precios de los alimentos y las presiones inflacionarias sobre la canasta básica, bienes intermedios y servicios en la región. Los participantes avanzarán en la definición de facilidades comerciales, medidas logísticas y financieras.
(2023-04-05). Policía israelí ataca a palestinos en la Mezquita de Al_Aqsa. cubadebate.cu La policía israelí llevó a cabo una redada en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén el miércoles temprano (hora local) y atacó a feligreses palestinos, de acuerdo con reportes de medios de comunicación palestinos, aumentando los temores de que se intensifiquen las tensiones mientras coinciden las festividades islámica y judía.
(2023-04-05). Trump en el laberinto judicial. cubadebate.cu El 4 de abril es un día cargado de simbolismo para la sociedad norteamericana. En 1968 fue asesinado en Memphis, Tennessee, Martin Luther King, el gran líder de la lucha por los derechos civiles de los afroamericanos. Ese mismo día, pero de 2023, Donald Trump ingresa, desafiante y con el puño en alto, en los tribunales del Lower Manhattan de la ciudad de Nueva York. øSe podía pedir una coincidencia más afortunada para lanzar una campaña presidencial?
(2023-04-05). Venezuela & Guinea-Bissau Celebrate 17 Years of Diplomacy, Launch Bilateral Commission. orinocotribune.com Given the turmoil of the current global geopolitical landscape, the Global South must demonstrate that "it can build a more egalitarian world under cooperation, solidarity and complementarity," said the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, during the Venezuela—Guinea-Bissau Joint Commission this Tuesday. | The launching ceremony of the joint commission between the two countries took place in the Casa Amarilla, headquarters of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Venezuela, with the presence of Guinea Bissau's vice prime minister of interior and public order, Soares Sambú, and the Venezuelan Foreign M…
(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Army Seizes Armed Narco Vehicle in Zulia State. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela's Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) located and seized a vehicle, modified to launch multiple explosives, on a border trail in Catatumbo, Zulia state, near the border with Colombia, reported the head of FANB Strategic Operational Command (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez. | Through his social media accounts, Hernández Lárez specified that the seized truck with Venezuelan plates is linked to armed Colombian drug-trafficking terrorist groups (TANCOL) and was used to terrorize the population. | "Venezuela will not be a base or platform for any type of armed terrorist group," wrote Hernández Lárez. "
(2023-04-05). Israel's new far-right government: Analysis. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-04-05). Donald Trump's historic day in court: Recapping a day of drama that ended with a 'not guilty' plea. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-05). Explained: Why al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is a regular site of conflict between Israel and Palestine. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-05). Why French president Emmanuel Macron's visit to China is significant. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-05). China freezes visas for two Indian journalists amid chill in ties. firstpost.com
(2023-04-05). Are Joe Biden and Global corporations Making America A Honduras? sonar21.com 
I am not insulting Honduras. I lived in Honduras in 1978 in the "campo" where I worked with campesinos in developing agricultural projects that increased corn and bean production by…
(2023-04-05). When GPT hallucinates: Doctors warn against using AI as it makes up information about cancer. firstpost.com
(2023-04-05). Halting AI: Musk and China share an ulterior motive in calling for pause on development of ChatGPT. firstpost.com
(2023-04-05). Cyberhops: Tesla launches GigaBier, its own beer at $30 a bottle to celebrate German Gigafactory. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-05). Chapeando: Trump o la lucha (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Cuando se revelan las declaraciones de ingresos salta a la vista que están viviendo de esta guerra contra su país sin arriesgar más que su propia imagen, aunque no parece importarles demasiado. Trump y sus seguidores se merecen mutuamente. Y ambas partes merecen cárcel, aunque aún ahora, en el contexto del posible juicio, es dudoso que les toque allí.
(2023-04-05). øQué ha pasado con la sal en Cuba? Almacenes llenos, pero… cubadebate.cu Adiss no tuvo otra alternativa que comprar el paquete a 150 pesos. "Sí, sellado, de los que tiene el cartelito", dice enfáticamente y agrega que hace varios meses hay atrasos en su bodega para adquirir el producto.
(2023-04-05). Vaccine Shedding & Graphene Oxide: Secret Pfizer Documents & Studies prove Graphene is in the COVID Vaccines & Shedding is sadly occurring with Deadly Consequences. expose-news.com For over two years, concerned citizens around the world have been voicing their concerns about the safety of the novel Covid-19 mRNA vaccines. Yet, time and time again, they have been dismissed …
(2023-04-05). Day after India's strong reaction, China says Arunachal Pradesh part of 'our territory'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-04). Anonymity Online: Is It Possible to Not Leave a Trace? strategic-culture.org Given that close monitoring online (online surveillance) now begins at an early age, digital hygiene should be well taken care of ever since one's childhood. | There seems to be an illusion with the inexperienced internet users that only some individuals are being closely monitored and secretly 'surveilled' online. An ordinary user tends to think that to secretly monitor and listen to an unsuspecting online user is too costly and complicated and that one particular individual, he or she i.e. a simple user, is not particularly interesting to anybody to be listened to or closely monitored at all. | But the facts ha…
(2023-04-04). Congress Has Been Captured by the Arms Industry. strategic-culture.org By William D. HARTUNG | On March 13th, the Pentagon rolled out its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The results were — or at least should have been — stunning, even by the standards of a department that's used to getting what it wants when it wants it. | The new Pentagon budget would come in at
(2023-04-04). Remembering the Iraq Invasion. strategic-culture.org 
Twenty years ago, the United States supported by some if its allies, launched the invasion of Iraq. It invaded a sovereign country under a false pretext and unleashed almost two decades of armed conflict, which claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-04-04). The Tragedy of U.S. Diplomacy Pushing for War, but Never Peace. strategic-culture.org In a brilliant op-ed published in the New York Times, the Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi explained how China, with help from Iraq, was able to mediate and resolve the deeply-rooted conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, whereas the United States was in no position to do so after siding with the Saudi kingdom against Iran for decades. The title of Parsi's article, "The U.S. Is Not an Indispensable Peacemaker,"refers to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's use of the term "indispensable nation" to describe the U.S. role in…
(2023-04-04). Mexico prepares for Spring Break. america.cgtn.com 
With the spring break holidays upon us, many U.S. holiday-makers will be traveling to Mexico to enjoy the sunshine. However, a worsening situation with violence is making many consider their options.
(2023-04-04). Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Has Major Ramifications for 2024 Election. truthout.org A crucial election in Wisconsin on Tuesday will decide the fate of democracy in the state and have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, says reporter Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. At stake is a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority. Although technically nonpartisan, the election is a showdown… |
(2023-04-04). Ecuador: Rising death toll from landslides highlights mining risks. greenleft.org.au Landslides in Ecuador's Chimborazo province have left at least 28 people dead, with dozens still missing, reports Ana Zorita. Despite the region's steep topography and vulnerability to earthquakes, companies are seeking to exploit the area for large-scale copper and gold mining.
(2023-04-04). Lavrov Debunked Western Propaganda Warning About Russia's "Dependence" on China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). The Shift from Pink to Green in Latin America. tomdispatch.com Gustavo Petro doesn't just want to transform his own country; he wants to change the world. The new leader of Colombia, who took office last August, is targeting what he calls his nation's "economy of death." That means pivoting away from oil, natural gas, coal, and narcotics toward more sustainable economic activities. Given that oil and coal make up half his country's exports — and Colombia is the world's leading cocaine producer — that's not going to be easy. Still, if Colombia were to undertake such a pivot, it would prove to other countries similarly addicted to such powerful substances — i…
(2023-04-04). In Video: Ukrainian Commanders Forbid Evacuation Of Dead Comrades. southfront.org
(2023-04-04). Japan Ignoring Price Cap, Paying 16% More For Russian Oil. southfront.org 
(2023-04-04). Military Overview: Ukrainian Forces Retreat To Western Outskirts Of Bakhmut (Video 18+). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | New victories of the Wagner PMC are reported in the region of Bakhmut. The Armed Forces of Ukraine fail to stop Russian advance on the streets of the city and are threatened to loose control of the settlements on its outskirts. | According to Ukrainian media sources, Ukrainian forces lost control of up to 10% of the city in the past three days. The AFU were forced to withdraw beyond the Bakhmut railway station located in the western district of the city due to disru…
(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org
(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Donbass On April 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Russian forces took full control of AZOM industrial complex in Bakhmut; | Up to 30 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 D-20 howitzer and 2 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 65 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles and 4 armoured vehicles wer…
(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Syria On April 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 4, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Aleppo province; | On April 4, Ambassadors of Syria, Idris Mayya, Iraq, Qais Al-Amiri, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah al-Enezi and Iran, Ali Najafi to Oman held a quadrilateral meeting in Muscat, the capital of Oman; | On April 4, heavy clashes erupted between Turkish-backed armed groups in the city of Azaz; | On April 3, three Turkish…
(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 4, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian UAVs struck military facilities in the Odessa region. Shkolny airfield was damaged; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles and two D-30 howitzers in the Kerson region; | Russian forces destroyed four armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed three armoured vehicles, one Gvozdika howitzer, one D-30 howitzer in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicle…
(2023-04-04). Philippines Announces Locations of Four New US Bases. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageThree bases are in the north, facing Taiwan, and one is in the South China Sea province of Palawan | Originally published on The Philippines on Monday
(2023-04-04). Protest US-UK-NATO War Policy: April 15 in Topsham, Maine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageWe are sure some of SouthFront readers may be interested in the upcoming event in Topsham | Following a great turnout in Westbrook on March 18 where we said NO to war with Russia and China (which you can read about
(2023-04-04). Russian Defence Minister Assessed Interim Results Os Military Operations In Ukraine, Describes Retaliatory Measures To NATO Threats. southfront.org 
On April 4, Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation General of the Army Sergei Shoigu held the monthly special…
(2023-04-04). UPDATED: Donald Trump Under Arrest And Awaiting Arraignment. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image,UPDATE: The Manhattan Criminal Court in New York brought criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump on 34 counts, CNN reports. The ex-president stayed in court for about two hours, during this time he was under arrest. He has pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts in the Manhattan indictment against him. Donald Trump became the first ex-president with the status of a prisoner. After he left the courtroom, the arrest was lifted. | A New York court had arrested former US President D…
(2023-04-04). Western Analysts Do Not Understand Psychological War Behind Ukrainian Frontlines. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageDespite its existence, the "psychological front" has another meaning in current tensions. | Written by In all situations of armed conflict, something that runs parallel to the fighting on the frontlines is the psychological clash, with both sides trying to exhibit force and intimidate the enemy to give up fighting. This constant attempt to morally…
(2023-04-04). What Kind of Ukraine Do We Support? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image. Source: Alexey Fedorenko/Shutterstock | Written by The slogan "Support for Ukraine" continues to bloom. Do those who promote it know that the Ukrainians were the most martyred people in Europe BEFORE the war? Because of the very person the West cherishes… President Zelensky. | In summary, here is what our media hide from us and w…
(2023-04-04). NATO Prepares For Air Battles With Russia Over Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-04). White Supremacists, Fentanyl and Meth (OPINION). latinorebels.com While immigrants continue to be linked to the fentanyl crisis, the truth is much harder to confront for white America.
(2023-04-04). Reagan and Trump, two peas in a union-busting pod. peoplesworld.org 
The old saying "many a truth is spoken in jest" reminds me of a sign in a Paducah union hall from 1980: "A union member voting for Ronald Reagan is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders." The same goes for Donald Trump, who despite his indictment, looks like the favorite to win next year's …
(2023-04-04). Denial of Mumia's appeal: An affront to basic justice and the law. workers.org 
Philadelphia Mumia Abu-Jamal, his family and his supporters around the world had every reason and right to hope that all their hard work would pay off in persuading Judge Lucretia Clemons from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to follow and apply the law, as has been done in . . . |
(2023-04-04). Inglorious Inertia: The Albanese Government and Julian Assange. dissidentvoice.org The sham that is the Assange affair, a scandal of monumental proportions connived in by the AUKUS powers, shows no signs of abating. Prior to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assuming office in Australia, he insisted that the matter dealing with the WikiLeaks publisher would be finally resolved. It had, he asserted, been going on for …
(2023-04-04). Inglorious inertia: Albanese, Smith and Julian Assange. greenleft.org.au As with all matters regarding United States policy, Australia will, if not agree outright with Washington, adopt a non-committal position — "quiet diplomacy". Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-04-04). 'Break up Big Ag,' says Sanders after egg giant posts 718% profit increase. nationofchange.org Sanders joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Katie Porter, and others in questioning Cal-Maine Foods' claim that an avian flu outbreak is to blame for soaring egg prices.
(2023-04-04). Public Nuisances or Private Business? latinorebels.com Twenty-two mayors across Puerto Rico have delegated the process of declaring structures as public nuisances to a private firm, a practice that has led to many of the original property owners being deprived of fair compensation.
(2023-04-04). The U.N. Is Coming for Your Water. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). DeSantis Signs Permitless Carry Gun Bill Into Law During Nonpublic Ceremony. truthout.org During a private signing ceremony — and exactly one week after a mass shooting that killed three children and three adults at a school in Nashville, Tennessee — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signed a bill into law allowing state residents to carry a concealed loaded gun without a permit. The bill was signed behind closed doors — an unusual move for the governor, who typically signs bills with… |
(2023-04-04). Tennessee GOP Plans to Expel Democrats Over Peaceful Gun Reform Protests. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee state House of Representatives have taken steps to expel three of their Democratic colleagues after the Democrats participated in a protest for gun reform on the House floor last week. Thousands of protesters have gathered at the Tennessee capitol over the past week to demand gun reform after a Nashville school shooting killed three adults and three children… |
(2023-04-04). Trump Becomes First Ex-President to Be Indicted in US History. truthout.org On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was formally arraigned by the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City, making him the first former president to be indicted in United States history. District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, each of which is a felony offense, and conspiracy relating to those payments. |
(2023-04-04). The So Far Non-Existent Russian Vulkan Leaks. Craig Murray. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Russia Will Beef Up Forces in Northwest as Finland Joins NATO. news.antiwar.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has said that Russia will beef up its military presence in its northwestern territory in response to Finland joining NATO. Finland's ascension into NATO will more than double the alliance's territory on the Russian border. The Russian-Finnish border is about 810 miles long and will now become more militarized. …
(2023-04-04). Two Civilians Killed in Latest Israeli Airstrikes in Syria. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its relentless bombing campaign in Syria early Tuesday morning, launching airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Damascus and killing two civilians, Syria's SANA news agency reported. The pro-opposition UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that two civilians were killed in the Israeli bombardment. The SOHR described the target that was hit …
(2023-04-04). Far-right censure motion: theatre of the grotesque staged in Spanish Congress. greenleft.org.au The Spanish far-right's latest attempt to censure prime minister Pedro Sanchez' government — with the help of a former leader of the Communist Party of Spain — has backfired, writes Dick Nichols.
(2023-04-04). Turning Tides: The US Congress and Julian Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz. indybay.org Downtown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
(2023-04-04). New China-Brazil cargo air route promotes e-commerce trade. ecns.cn A ceremony was held on Monday for the opening of a new cargo air route linking the southern Chinese metropolis Shenzhen to Sao Paulo of Brazil, which is expected to stimulate the e-commerce trade between the two countries.
(2023-04-04). 'Map of happiness' utilized in Shanghai. ecns.cn While Shanghai is often considered one of the most livable cities in China, local authorities have been working to drive further improvements using the concept of the 15-minute community life circle.
(2023-04-04). SOEs make infrastructure milestones. ecns.cn China's infrastructure construction continues to progress at a fast pace amid the nation's overall economic recovery, with State-owned enterprises playing critical roles in several massive and urgent undertakings nationwide.
(2023-04-04). Fans mourn legendary Japanese musician. ecns.cn Oscar-winning Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto died of cancer on March 28 at the age of 71, Japanese recording company Avex announced in a statement on its website on Sunday.
(2023-04-04). China may meet solar, wind goals five years earlier. ecns.cn China may reach its 2030 target for wind and solar energy development five years earlier than planned.
(2023-04-04). China's rapid recovery brightens regional, global economic outlook: ADB. ecns.cn China's rapid recovery has brightened the regional and global economic outlook, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on Tuesday.
(2023-04-04). Revised labor rules sought as gig work rises. ecns.cn Data from a recent survey showed that a growing number of people in China are working in the gig economy, a fact that experts said underscores the dire need to overhaul labor rules to better protect these people from long, grueling work hours, inadequate social security coverage and other issues.
(2023-04-04). Experts: Public mask wearing can be eased. ecns.cn Chinese health experts suggest relaxing mandatory mask wearing in public except for elderly care centers and other high-risk facilities as the global COVID-19 pandemic is nearing an end and domestic flu infections are declining.
(2023-04-04). Japan's curbs on chip exports opposed. ecns.cn China expressed strong dissatisfaction on Monday over Japan's export restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, hoping Tokyo would prudently make decisions and avoid complicating mutual trust and bilateral ties.
(2023-04-04). Nation boosts community life circles. ecns.cn China has heightened its efforts to provide city residents easy access to a variety of services within a 15-minute walk from home. It is expected to bolster and upgrade consumer buying while creating more jobs and improving the business environment, experts said.
(2023-04-04). Pakistan to work with other SCO countries to achieve common goals: official. ecns.cn Pakistan is looking forward to working with all countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to achieve common goals, said an adviser to the Pakistani prime minister.
(2023-04-04). Russian FM to meet Blinken if there is willingness from Washington: Russian UN envoy. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken later this month when he travels to New York, if there is willingness from Washington, said Russian envoy here on Monday.
(2023-04-04). China's Qingming Festival fuels tourism rebound, one-day trip bookings surge five-fold. ecns.cn China's tourism sector continued its strong rebound, with bookings for one-day trips during the Qingming Festival, which falls on Wednesday this year, jumping by over five-fold, data from domestic online travel agencies showed.
(2023-04-04). Average temperatures in March hit record high in northern to western Japan. ecns.cn Japanese weather officials said most regions in Japan logged record-high average temperatures for March this year.
(2023-04-04). Huawei plans to develop 50,000 ICT talents in South Asia. ecns.cn China's telecommunication giant Huawei plans to develop 50,000 information and communication technology (ICT) talents in South Asia in the next five years.
(2023-04-04). Millenniums-old tiger-patterned ritual weapon unearthed in east China. ecns.cn Archaeologists found an extremely rare stone relic, an axe-shaped weapon used for rituals in ancient China, engraved with a tiger pattern, in Wuxi City in east China's Jiangsu Province. The relic dates back some 4,500 years.
(2023-04-04). Finland to formally join NATO on April 4: president office. ecns.cn Finland will officially become the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Tuesday, April 4, the Finnish president's office said on Monday.
(2023-04-04). Northern Hemisphere sees decreasing aerosol optical depth: research. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have studied the long-term global distribution of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) that has great significance on air pollution control, forest fire prevention and climate research.
(2023-04-04). China developing parachute system to recover reusable rocket parts. ecns.cn Chinese engineers are working on a parachute system for recovering rocket boosters and fairings during launches.
(2023-04-04). Mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in Himalayas significantly underestimated: study. ecns.cn A new study has revealed that the mass loss of 2.7 gigaton (Gt) lake-terminating glaciers in the Himalayas has been significantly underestimated from 2000 to 2020.
(2023-04-04). Gagea flowers ready to welcome spring on Nalati grassland in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Gagea flowers start to bloom on Nalati grassland in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in April. These flowers usually appear as the snow on the mountains thaws, and locals say they signal the end of winter.
(2023-04-04). Return capsule of Shenzhou-14 spacecraft displayed in Xiamen. ecns.cn People view the return capsule of Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship displayed during a space science themed exhibition at the Chengyi Discovery Center in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, April 3, 2023.
(2023-04-04). Ma Ying-jeou visits Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Gallery. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou (front central) visits the Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Gallery, which demonstrates achievements of urban and rural planning, in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 3, 2023.
(2023-04-04). Spring landscape of Yellow River in Qinghai. ecns.cn Stunning spring scenery along the Yellow River with blooming apricot flowers on the banks and a snow-covered mountain at the background in Hualong Hui Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April, 3, 2023.
(2023-04-04). My feminism is Trans inclusive. mronline.org 
Attacks against Trans women are attacks against the women's movement and the fight for better equality and justice.
(2023-04-04). The indictment of Donald Trump: A politically bankrupt diversion. mronline.org 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is reportedly planning on leveraging this charge, which is a misdemeanor that has exceeded the statute of limitations, into a felony by arguing that the business records were falsified to cover up an illegal donation to Trump's campaign, namely the money from Cohen to pay off Daniels.
(2023-04-04). Documents Reveal Oil Giant Shell Knew About Climate Impacts Even Earlier. scheerpost.com 
"Despite internal awareness, the company systematically downplayed the problem to the public, instead promoting more and more fossil fuel use despite the dangers," said one expert. "Now, five decades later, Shell continues to dawdle and delay."
(2023-04-04). German Leftist Lawmaker Says US Soldiers and Nukes Must Leave Her Country. scheerpost.com 
On the floor of Germany's parliament, Left Party MP Sevim Dağdelen called for the c. 38,000 US soldiers in her country to leave, and to take their nuclear weapons with them. She lamented that Washington "doesn't actually want allies, just loyal vassals".
(2023-04-04). Migrant Deaths in Mexico Put Spotlight on US Policy That Shifted Immigration Enforcement South. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-04). 'People Are Going to Die': Florida Senate Republicans Pass Abortion Ban. scheerpost.com 
"This is a devastating day for our state and freedoms," said one Democratic Florida state lawmaker. "This six-week abortion ban is deeply unpopular, dangerous, and un-American."
(2023-04-04). States Try to Obscure Execution Details as Drugmakers Hinder Lethal Injection. scheerpost.com 
By Renuka Rayasam/ Kaiser Health News In 2011, Jeffrey Motts was executed in South Carolina. More than a decade later, the state hasn't carried out another execution because officials have struggled to obtain the drugs needed for lethal injection. Now, to resume executions, lawmakers are debating a bill that would further shroud the state's lethal injection …
(2023-04-04). The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-04). "God's Wars" : "Looking into the Silence to Find the Answers" globalresearch.ca Beneath the "shock and awe" geopolitics of the Bush- Blair "humanitarian crusade", Felicity Arbuthnot reflects on the indescribable barbarity of the 2004 Fallujah massacre, resulting in countless deaths and destruction. | And it has happened ever since. They are killing our …
(2023-04-04). New Orleans March Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Bills. popularresistance.org New Orleans, Louisiana – On Friday, March 31, hundreds marched from Washington Square Park to Jackson Square to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility. The marchers also gathered in response to nine anti-LGBTQ bills being considered by the Louisiana legislature. These bills reflect a growing crisis of targeted attacks against LGBTQ youth. | The Deadname bill, HB 81, would mandate that public school teachers misgender trans students and use their birth names. Students could appeal for their real names and pronouns to be used with a parental note, but staff would still be allowed to ignore that appeal based on "religiou…
(2023-04-04). $17,000 raised in FRSO Spring Fundraising Drive. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — In less than a week, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization's (FRSO) Spring Fundraising Drive has netted more than $17,000. FRSO aims to raise over $130,000 to hire more full-time organizers to work in our national office, grow our fund to purchase a building, and publish more revolutionary literature. | Anti-war activist Sarah Martin states, "Now is the time to dig deep and contribute to FRSO so we can continue to grow and expand our work as we build towards a new world. The future is bright!" | Local FRSO groups will be going out to members and supporters to make the Spring Fundraisin…
(2023-04-04). Commentary: For Black Chicagoans, the mayoral election is about community control of the police. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Two factors have made public safety a lynchpin issue in the upcoming mayoral election between Brandon Johnson, former teacher supported by the Chicago Teacher's Union, and Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, backed by the Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP). First is the rise in the crime rate in the city in recent years. The second, and principal, reason is the law-and-order backlash that followed the historic protests of the George Floyd Rebellion. | Groups like the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) are fighting to make sure that the city's supposed c…
(2023-04-04). Commentary: Why Brandon is better for the people. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – On April 4, Chicago faces its most crucial mayoral election since Harold Washington ran in 1983. Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, union organizer, and former public school teacher, won enough votes in the February 28 primary to move into the runoff election against Paul Vallas, an administrator with a record of privatizing school systems in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Bridgeport. Unions, community organizations and other progressive groups have formed a coalition behind Brandon Johnson to ensure better working, living and organizing conditions for the next four years. | The mass…
(2023-04-04). Students picket to demand abortion clinics on all U of MN campuses. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — Bright yellow picket signs stood tall by University Avenue at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, as students and campus community gathered to protest outside the Donhowe building at the University of Minnesota to demand immediate action from administration to expand abortion access on campus. The action was organized by the UMN chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and co-hosted by the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee. Students chanted "Hey Gabel, what do you say? Protect abortion rights today!" calling on University President Joan Gabel to act on their demands to defend women's and re…
(2023-04-04). Dallas rallies for LGBTQ rights. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On Saturday, April 1, over 50 members of the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered at Dallas City Hall to protest transphobic and anti-drag legislation currently being passed by the Texas state government. Four of those bills are Senate Bill 14 which takes away trans youth's right to transition; Senate Bill 15, which bans trans athletes from participating in college sports, and Senate Bills 12 and 1601, which greatly restrict the freedom to perform in drag. | The rally called for the city of Dallas to refuse to prosecute anyone for these anti-LGBTQ laws. | The rally was called by the Freed…
(2023-04-04). Milwaukee rallies for abortion access ahead of important spring ballot initiative. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On April 1, activists, medical providers, community members and local politicians rallied in Red Arrow Park encouraging the people of Milwaukee to vote in a pivotal election for the state of Wisconsin. The community joined together, in the bitter wind, with a common goal in mind: to end the statewide ban on abortion. | Milwaukee showed up loud and proud with pickets reading, "Repeal 940.04" and "Abortion is not a crime," accompanied by live music and speakers. Local organizations provided information on how to access abortion services and the ways the people can get involved in the fight for repr…
(2023-04-04). Pinellas County teachers' union rallies against right-wing attacks on public education. fightbacknews.org St. Petersburg, FL – The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association and Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association rallied dozens of their members, members of the community, and other supportive groups on Saturday, April 1, in response to a slew of right-wing attacks on public education in the state. | The teachers and support staff aimed the message at legislators. They demanded relief from staffing shortages, raised awareness of the impact of these attacks on their working conditions and students' learning conditions, and pushed back against the attempt to gut their union. | The rally began at the Sai…
(2023-04-04). U of Washington students rally in support of Farm Workers. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On Friday, March 31, Students for Farm Workers led a demonstration of more than 150 people starting from the steps of the Suzzallo Library in the middle of University of Washington-Seattle campus to the Husky Union Building. | Students for Farm Workers, SSFW, is a support group for United Farm Workers, fighting to stop the University of Washington from selling and serving mushrooms from Greenwood Mushrooms Farms in both grocery stores and dining halls. The farm, originally Ostrom Mushroom Farm, has been sued by the state for mistreatment of workers. Workers at the farm are fighting to unionize under…
(2023-04-04). The first signs of an ecological class struggle in Germany. greenleft.org.au Franziska Heinisch and Julia Kaiser explain how, during the global climate strike on March 3, climate activists and public transport workers in Germany coordinated their efforts to take joint strike action in around 30 cities.
(2023-04-04). Passover: Time to Bring Freedom, Equality to Israel's Palestinians. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Selected Articles: Xi-Putin Summit: Strategy Meeting for the Coming East-West War? globalresearch.ca 
By The Xi-Putin Summit (March 22-24) was a strategic summit of two "non-western" super powers. The outcome of the summit will have far-reaching …
(2023-04-04). As Tax Day Approaches: Is the Federal Budget Moral or Immoral? juancole.com 
Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment) — April, the month tax filings are due, prompts us to ponder what our income taxes pay for. Are they used to provide all citizens sufficient resources and public goods for human security and well-being — the core of our national security? How much of our taxes pay …
(2023-04-04). The Right Wing Is Waging a Dirty War Against History and Education. truthout.org At the core of all authoritarian regimes is a politics of disappearance: a practice of elimination that targets the oppositional press, revolutionary ideas, perceived enemies, migrants, people of color, women and trans people, troubling knowledge and historical memories that threaten the existing racist capitalist order. In the contemporary U.S., this authoritarian politics of disappearance… |
(2023-04-04). Saturday 4/15: Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Plant Sale. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm | 100-198 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2023-04-04). £2 million awarded for development of beta cell implant for type 1 diabetes. imperial.ac.uk
(2023-04-04). Imperial launches call for next generation of women scientists from South Asia. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched a programme to help nurture the next generation of leading women scientists from South Asia.
(2023-04-04). Ukraine attempts to legitimise pursuit of nuclear weapons through petition. infobrics.org UN refuses to call out Kiev for escalating nuclear rhetoric.
(2023-04-04). Chairman Says Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China. infobrics.org Russia's Gazprom is increasing gas supplies to China and expects soon to reach the maximum planned level through a Siberian pipeline, its chairman said, highlighting Beijing's importance as his country's top export market in the face of Western sanctions…
(2023-04-04). Russia in Talks with India to Develop Northern Sea Shipping Route. infobrics.org Russia and India are looking at expanding the use of the Northern Sea shipping route that passes through the Artic and which could include the building of processing facilities, Russia's Interfax agency reported…
(2023-04-04). VTB Assists Chinese Companies in Expanding Their Reach into New Markets. infobrics.org The trade and economic partnership between Russia and China present a promising outlook with significant growth potential…
(2023-04-04). Chants of 'fascists!' ring out as Tennessee GOP moves to expel Dems over gun control protest. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-04). Florida Democratic Leaders Arrested While Protesting 6-Week Abortion Ban. truthout.org Two Florida Democratic leaders were among the protesters arrested late Monday during a demonstration against a proposed six-week abortion ban, which the Republican-controlled state Senate passed hours earlier. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were handcuffed and detained along with roughly a dozen other protesters who gathered and sat down in a park… |
(2023-04-04). 'NY Times' Won't Explain Why Palestinians Aren't Joining the Big Anti-Netanyahu Demonstrations in Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). "Fake News" Stories Curated by the Deep State: Government Spin Doctors Control the News Cycle. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council Condemns 'Illegal' Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com Ana Gabriela Salazar, research coordinator at SURES, told Venezuelanalysis that sanctions "clearly contravene the principles of political independence and non-intervention."
(2023-04-04). US Joins Civilized World: Trump's Arraignment for Electoral Corruption is just like former French President Sarkozy's. juancole.com 
Revised. Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Trump's arraignment today has been widely denounced by the US Right as politically motivated and unprecedented. But high officers of the US government, including former vice presidents Aaron Burr and Spiro Agnew, have had to be arraigned before judges. Moreover, in other countries, such as Israel, Germany, France and …
(2023-04-04). New York Governor Backs Proposal to Gut State's Landmark Climate Law. truthout.org Climate action groups and scientists are denouncing an effort by New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to gut the state's signature emissions reduction law — one of the most ambitious in the United States — as the governor's office claims the move is aimed at saving money for consumers and attempts to disguise it as a technical accounting change. The proposal Hochul is backing has won approval… |
(2023-04-04). Hochul Is Helping Her Fossil Fuel Donors Gut Key Climate Law. levernews.com 
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is pushing to gut the state's signature climate law after raking in nearly half a million dollars from the corporations and lobbyists pushing the move, according to a Lever review of campaign finance records.The governor's office wants to place a provision into the state's $230 billion budget that would change how the state counts methane emissions, allowing energy companies to include more natural gas in their energy mix while still complying with the state's climate law."The governor and her administration's track record of decisive action to move away from fossil fuels toward a…
(2023-04-04). Belmarsh Warden Blocks Assange From Meeting With Representatives Of Press Freedom Organization. thedissenter.org 
The warden of Her Majesty's Prison Belmarsh blocked representatives with the press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) from visiting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, despite previously reviewing RSF's request and agreeing to grant access. | Rebecca Vincent, the director of operations and campaigns for RSF, declared, "We followed all rules this morning. We were there very early with all required documentation. Without even checking our documentation, we were told that we would not be allowed in." | "The first official that we spoke to said that they had received 'intelligence' t…
(2023-04-04). Lucretia And The Law Of Lawlessness. thiscantbehappening.net When Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Lucretia Clemons released an inmate from prison in May 2021, she clearly saw how prosecutors illegally withholding evidence of innocence caused that Philadelphia man to languish in prison for nearly 30-years on a wrongful murder conviction. As Clemons released Eric Riddick from prison on May 28, 2021, she declared … |
(2023-04-04). Israel's protest movement can't succeed without embracing Palestinian liberation. therealnews.com 
As Israelis march en masse against Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial coup, many around the world are questioning why these protests did not materialize in defense of Palestinian land and life. For a special Passover installment of the "Not in Our Name" series, Rabbi Arik Ascherman joins The Marc Steiner Show to talk about the current protest movement in Israel and why democracy there cannot be attained without Palestinian liberation. |
(2023-04-04). How The US Uses International Bodies To Manufacture Consent For Warfare. popularresistance.org Both the Obama and Trump administrations used alleged chemical attacks in 2013 and 2018 to justify bombing Syria. When inspectors with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, who inspected the site of the attacks, stated that there was not evidence to prove the Syrian military was responsible, and in the case of the 2018 attack, that chemical weapons were even used, they were silenced and punished. Aaron Mate has been covering this story for several years and has testified before the United Nations Security Council three times, most recently on March 24 of this year. He speaks to Clearing the FO…
(2023-04-04). Norfolk Southern's huge profits go 80 percent to top honchos' checks. peoplesworld.org 
CLEVELAND—Unions, safety specialists, and—now—the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have contended that corporate greed drove Norfolk Southern Railway to cut corners on safety inspections and prevention, thus leading to the disastrous Feb. 3 wreck there. But buried deep in the March 31 federal Justice Department filing, for both itself and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, …
(2023-04-04). Lost decade: how Shell downplayed early warnings over climate changeÔøº. nationofchange.org Newly discovered documents from the 1970s and early '80s show that Shell knew more about the "greenhouse effect" than it let on in public.
(2023-04-04). Duke University's Ploy To Ban Graduate Student Unions. popularresistance.org At colleges and universities across the country, a heated battle is playing out right now over workers' right to organize and have a say over how the institutions they keep afloat with their labor are run. From graduate student-worker unionization efforts and strikes at Temple University, the University of California, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, the University of Chicago, and Indiana University, to faculty strikes (and near-strikes) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, The New School, Howard University, etc., to workers across the higher ed sector str…
(2023-04-04). Uganda's draconian new anti-LGBTQ law includes life in prison and the death penalty. therealnews.com 
A new law in Uganda broadly criminalizing the LGBTI* community has captured global attention. The law includes provisions against "Aggravated Homosexuality" that criminalize the sexual activity of HIV+ people with life in prison or even the death penalty. Other loosely defined activities such as "abetting homosexuality" and "conspiracy to engage in homosexuality" are also criminalized. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with renowned Ugandan LGBTI activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera to discuss the origins of Uganda's recent turn towards politicized homophobia and transphobia, as well as the co…
(2023-04-04). What's the problem with pensions? mronline.org 
The recent massive demonstrations against the Macron administration in France forcing through so-called pension reforms reveals the determined attempts of pro-capitalist governments in all the major economies to cut real wages when we are old and can no longer work.
(2023-04-04). Sunday 4/30: Voices of Palestinian Resistance: Commemorating 75 Years of Nakba. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater, San Francisco (near Civic Center BART)…
(2023-04-04). Trump Campaign Uses Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories to Fundraise Off Indictment. truthout.org Donald Trump and his campaign are leveraging misinformation and anti-Jewish conspiracy theories to turn the media circus around the former president's indictment in New York into a cash cow. The indictment stems from hush money allegedly paid to porn icon and sex work activist Stormy Daniels and potentially one other woman. At an arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge announced that Trump… |
(2023-04-04). The Heat: Trump Faces Charges in New York. america.cgtn.com 
Former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to surrender in New York. A historic day is about to play out in New York on Tuesday when former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in to authorities. Trump, who was indicted last week, arrived …
(2023-04-04). Why I Pay Little Attention To Explosions And Military Porn. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Yesterday, one of our friends, Andrew, provided a link to a wonderful discussion between Col. Macgregor and LTC. Shaffer:
(2023-04-04). 'Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict'—book bridges divide between Marxists and Christians. peoplesworld.org 
Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict provides an important refocusing and reprioritizing of earlier Scriptural studies as seen through the lens of historical materialist analysis. Although containing little original research, authors James Crossley and Robert J. Myles have painstakingly examined many of the mainstream interpretations of the life, teachings, and execution of Jesus. They have …
(2023-04-04). Peruvian Legislators Present Impeachment Motion Against Boluarte. popularresistance.org On Thursday March 30, Peruvian legislators from the parliamentary benches of progressive Free Peru, Democratic Peru and Democratic Change-Together for Peru political parties presented in Congress a vacancy motion against the de-facto President Dina Boluarte for "permanent moral incapacity" to continue in office. | The left-wing legislators condemned Boluarte for unleashing brutal police and military repression against peaceful protesters during the past four months of protests against her government. The legislators pointed out that at least 49 protesters have been killed in these months at the hands of public se…
(2023-04-04). Israeli cabinet approves controversial plan for a new security force. peoplesdispatch.org The approval comes even as existing Israeli security forces continue their killing spree against Palestinians with two more killed in the occupied territories over the weekend…
(2023-04-04). Revival of Iran-Saudi Arabia ties may have an impact on the wider West Asian region. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in China brokered a
(2023-04-04). Lying about Lying: Why We Must Revisit the Definition of 'Fake News'. mintpressnews.com The phrase 'fake news' continues to be deployed routinely in US politics. In a polarized political atmosphere, both Republicans and Democrats distrust media organizations affiliated with opposing parties. This means that most of what is uttered or written by CNN is 'fake news' for Republicans, and much of what appears in Republicans-affiliated media is 'fake news' for Democrats. | The phrase is now so prevalent and has multiple meanings to the point that it is impossible to agree on a common definition. Even 'fact checking' organizations or news desks contribute to the troubling phenomenon of 'fake news' by selec…
(2023-04-04). To Protect Trans Youth, We Must Organize Ourselves. popularresistance.org To the organizers of yesterday's march, and to trans youth everywhere: thank you for fighting. No one should have to fight for their very existence, but your example reminds us that there is a joyous, expansive range of human experience that capitalism tries to erase and forget. Your example shows us that there is beauty to be found everywhere and in every moment of the struggle for a better world. We find in your combative example the spirit of the world we will build—free of every oppression. | We also thank our trans and queer elders. It's an incredible thing to have lived in a world so pitted against yo…
(2023-04-04). Azeri president awarded "Karabakh" medal to CEO of world's deadliest drone company. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com And son-in-law of Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, president of one nation, two state Turco-Azeristan. ==== Daily SabahApril 3, 2023 Baykar head Bayraktar meets Azerbaijan's Aliyev, awarded medal The Azerbaijani president on Monday received the head and chief technology officer (CTO) of Turkish defense company Baykar in the capital Baku. In a statement, the Azerbaijani presidency said …
(2023-04-04). Envoy summoned: Azerbaijan steps up diplomatic (for now) warfare against Iran. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyApril 3, 2023 Azerbaijani MFA sends response note to Iranian side The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has sent a response note to the Iranian side, Spokesperson for the ministry Aykhan Hajizada said…. Hajizada made the remark commenting on…Iran sen[ding] a note to the ministry to take appropriate measures to prevent anti-Iranian publications and articles …
(2023-04-04). NATO. 1999: 16 members. 2023: 31…32 members. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 4, 2023 Finland joins NATO as 31st Ally Finland became NATO's newest member today (4 April 2023), upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the United States at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. NATO Allies signed Finland's Accession Protocol on 5 July 2022, after which all 30 national parliaments voted …
(2023-04-04). Second front: Georgia being prodded into war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 4, 2023 Opening a second front? Georgia is under great pressure: pushed into war with Russia Russia's intelligence chief claims the West is pushing Georgia, which borders Russia, into conflict with Moscow. According to Sergey Naryshkin, the West is doing this in order to open a second front because the war in Ukraine "is …
(2023-04-04). Ukraine's FM in two-day visit at NATO HQ to plan "path to Euro-Atlantic integration" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 4, 2023 Secretary General welcomes Foreign Minister of Ukraine to NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to NATO Headquarters on Tuesday (4 April 2023), at the start of the two-day meeting of Allied Foreign Ministers. The Secretary General [said] that today's meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission will address …
(2023-04-04). Has The Ukraine War Allowed A Western Counter To China's Belt and Road Initiative? thelastamericanvagabond.com Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative has catapulted China into the position of a worldwide superpower, since its inception. Whilst Washington has for years scrambled to find an answer, how has the Ukraine war affected the ability of the US and its allies to combat China's rising power? Since February 24, 2022, when Russia declared its
(2023-04-04). Blockbuster exposé confirms H.G. Wells' truism that "human history" is "a race between education and catastrophe."Ôøº. nationofchange.org Gayle Greene's "Immeasurable Outcomes" presents an impassioned manifesto to revive quality, democratic education that redeems college teaching and re-seeds enlightened, disaster-averting voters.
(2023-04-04). Playing "Fool's Mate" on the Grand Eurasian Chessboard. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Silence As Ukraine/Israel Continue To Kill Abroad, Vinyl Chloride In Woman's Urine & The MAGA Trap. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4//23/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-04-04). Following murder of Dr. King: Lessons of the April 1968 Black rebellions. workers.org 
Following are excerpts from an article published on April 11, 1968, in WW newspaper, by Workers World Party founding Chairperson Sam Marcy, a week after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, right, and Bishop Julian Smith, left, flank Dr. Martin . . . |
(2023-04-04). Wall Street bonuses decline but still dwarf worker pay increases since 2008 crashÔøº. nationofchange.org Since 2008, growth in the average Wall Street bonus has far outstripped wage growth for ordinary U.S. workers.
(2023-04-04). The Rise of Inequality and Cronyism in Western Nations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Emissions From Offshore Drilling in Gulf of Mexico Are Double Official Estimates. truthout.org Offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico are releasing far higher quantities of a potent greenhouse gas than regulators have estimated, according to a new study published Monday. The analysis reveals that the climate change impact of these activities is more than double what official estimates suggest. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences… |
(2023-04-04). "Corporations Are Not People": Jayapal Files Bill to Reverse "Citizens United" truthout.org Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) has introduced a bill that would end corporate personhood with the goal of reversing Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the infamous Supreme Court decision that has unleashed a flood of corporate "dark money" into the U.S. election system, threatening to undermine democracy altogether. The We the People Amendment, introduced in the House with 26… |
(2023-04-04). Report: Iowa GOP's Child Labor Bill Was Spearheaded by Restaurant Lobbyists. truthout.org Lobbyists and the restaurant industry are the driving force behind a proposed child labor bill that Republicans are pushing through the Iowa legislature, a new investigation has revealed, as the GOP wages an extremist push to loosen child labor regulations across the country. According to an investigation by More Perfect Union, the extremely powerful restaurant industry group the National… |
(2023-04-04). Republicans Parroted Oil Lobbyist Talking Points Verbatim in Energy Bill Debate. truthout.org Last week, House Republicans passed a sweeping energy bill containing so many pro-fossil fuel provisions that climate advocates and progressives noted it may as well have been written by the industry itself — and, as a new report reveals, Republicans parroted talking points lifted verbatim from industry lobbyists as they argued for the bill. "Energy security is national security." That's a quote… |
(2023-04-04). Japanese youth oppose government's military buildup in conjunction with U.S.' anti-China campaign. peoplesworld.org 
TOKYO—Shouting in chorus, "No to Japan's possession of enemy base strike capabilities!", "No to a war-fighting Japan!", hundreds of young people marched in a demonstration through Tokyo's famous shopping district of Shinjuku on March 18. This action was called for by an organizing committee consisting of various youth groups, including the Democratic Youth League of …
(2023-04-04). Douglass Mackey Verdict Sinks 'Shitposting' Defense. splcenter.org Following four days of deliberation, a jury handed radical-right activist Douglass Mackey a guilty verdict on Friday, March 31, asserting that he interfered with the 2016 election through his infamous "Ricky Vaughn" pseudonym.
(2023-04-04). Esta tarde en la Mesa Redonda: Acto central por el 4 de abril. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda retransmitirá el acto central por el 4 de abril en saludo de los aniversarios 61 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas y 62 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. En el acto, la UJC convocó al 12mo. Congreso de la organización juvenil.
(2023-04-04). La saliva, una "chivata" de lo que sucede en nuestro cuerpo. cubadebate.cu Detectar algunas enfermedades, saber si una mujer está embarazada y si es de riesgo, o medir si hay dopaje o consumo de drogas, son algunas de las cosas que se pueden detectar a través de la saliva. Podría decirse que la saliva vive pluriempleada. En este trabajo les contamos de sus ocho trabajos o funciones principales en el cuerpo humano.
(2023-04-04). Vale la pena… volver a escuchar: El relevo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ley de la vida! El relevo es su continuidad. Sin relevo habrá perpetuación quizás del pasado, pero no habrá futuro. El relevo toca a la puerta y dice: Aquí estoy. Y hay que no solo dejarlo entrar, sino también darle las llaves de la casa.
(2023-04-04). Acusada del atentado que mató a corresponsal de guerra ruso en San Petersburgo recibe sentencia. cubadebate.cu Daria Trépova, sospechosa principal del atentado en San Petersburgo que acabó con la vida del corresponsal de guerra Vladlén Tatarski, fue acusada formalmente de cometer un ataque terrorista en San Petersburgo. Durante el interrogatorio, tras su detención, la acusada admitió ante las cámaras haber entregado la estatuilla que explotó.
(2023-04-04). Balance del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios: Control de precios al centro del debate. cubadebate.cu Las palabras de orden en el tema de la política de precios debe ser enfrentamiento y exigencia aseguró Meisi Bolaños Weiss, ministra de Finanzas y Precios en el balance anual de este ministerio.
(2023-04-04). Finlandia se convierte oficialmente en el miembro número 31 de la OTAN. cubadebate.cu Cabe destacar que el país nórdico tiene unos 1300 kilómetros de frontera con Rusia, lo que significa que la frontera de la OTAN con el país euroasiático pasará casi a duplicarse. En este sentido, la medida podría aumentar aún más las tensiones entre Moscú y la Alianza.
(2023-04-04). Pagos electrónicos de la electricidad detenidos por avería en servidores, informa la UNE. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informa a la población que en estos momentos los pagos electrónicos de la electricidad se encuentran detenidos debido a una avería existente en sus servidores.
(2023-04-04). Presidente de Credit Suisse se disculpa ante accionistas por caída del banco suizo ante la crisis. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Credit Suisse, Axel Lehmann, se disculpó este martes ante sus accionistas por no haber podido contener la crisis que condujo a la caída del banco suizo, en medio de los lamentos y las lágrimas de los inversores que perdieron su dinero.
(2023-04-04). Reportan que Trump será puesto bajo arresto y enfrentará 34 cargos. cubadebate.cu El exmandatario ya ha reaccionado a estos reportes, asegurando que se trata de una "filtración ilegal". Está previsto que el expresidente comparezca este 4 de abril ante un tribunal de Manhattan para la lectura de los cargos en su contra.
(2023-04-04). Tras más de 50 años en cautiverio, la orca "Lolita" volverá a ser libre (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Lolita, la orca más anciana en cautiverio, fue sacada de su hogar en el noroeste del Pacífico cuando tenía sólo cuatro años; ahora, más de 50 años después, se está preparando para finalmente ser liberada en sus aguas nativas. Toda su vida la ha pasado siendo una atracción de acuario en Estados Unidos.
(2023-04-04). Juan González on Chicago Mayoral Race: Can a Progressive, Multiracial Coalition Win? democracynow.org 
Chicago residents are voting Tuesday in a mayoral runoff election that has been dominated by issues of public safety, with the two leading candidates coming from different ends of the Democratic Party's political spectrum. Brandon Johnson is an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union and backed by progressive forces in the city, and Paul Vallas is the former head of Chicago Public Schools who is endorsed by the police union. Democracy Now! co-host Juan González, who lives in Chicago, gives his analysis of the race and why it holds national implications. "It raises the question of 'Can a progress…
(2023-04-04). Debate: Will Finland's Addition to NATO Make Direct Conflict with Russia More Likely? democracynow.org 
Finland is formally joining NATO on Tuesday in a move that doubles the military alliance's border with Russia. Finland and Russia share an 800-mile border. Finland is joining NATO a week after Turkey's parliament voted to ratify the Nordic country's membership. Turkey and Hungary have yet to approve Sweden as a member of NATO, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan accusing Stockholm of harboring Kurdish dissidents he considers terrorists. Finland and Sweden had applied to join NATO in May 2022, just months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For more on NATO's expans…
(2023-04-04). Headlines for April 4, 2023. democracynow.org Donald Trump Prepares to Surrender to New York Court to Face 34 Felony Counts, Philippines Announces Locations of Four New U.S. Military Bases, Syria Says 2 Civilians Killed in Israeli Missile Attacks on Damascus , Jailed U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich Appeals Arrest on Spying Charges in Russia , 11 Arrested at Pro-Choice Protest as Florida Senate Approves Six-Week Abortion Ban, Nashville Students Walk Out of Classes to Demand Gun Controls, Tennessee GOP Moves to Expel 3 House Democrats Who Joined Peaceful Anti-Gun Protests, Virginia Medical Examiner: Irvo Otieno Died by Homicide Due to Asphyxiation , Justice D…
(2023-04-04). History in the Making: David Cay Johnston on Why Trump's Arraignment May Renew American Democracy. democracynow.org 
On the day of Donald Trump's historic arraignment in New York, making him the first former president ever to be criminally charged, we speak with the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, who has covered Trump for decades. Trump is said to face 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The case centers in part on hush-money payments Trump made during the 2016 presidential campaign to adult film star Stormy Daniels. After his appearance before a judge in Manhattan, where he is expected to plead not guilty to all charges, Trump will fly back to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where h…
(2023-04-04). Ari Berman on the Race That Could Decide the Fate of Democracy in Wisconsin — and the 2024 Election. democracynow.org 
A crucial election in Wisconsin on Tuesday will decide the fate of democracy in the state and have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, says reporter Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. At stake is a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority. Although technically nonpartisan, the election is a showdown between Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly. Berman says the outcome of the race could determine if abortion remain…
(2023-04-04). Pyongyang Criticizes Reckless Actions of 'War Maniacs' for Military Provocations on Korean Peninsula. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-04). Venezuela Rejects Politicization of Human Rights by ICC Prosecutor Khan. orinocotribune.com Through an official statement on Monday, Venezuela condemned the most recent comments by International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, in which he joined a campaign to politicize the issue of human rights to the country's detriment. | "Venezuela rejects accusations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Ahmad Khan. [These remarks] demonstrate a prejudiced vision that instrumentalizes justice and human rights for political purposes, to the detriment of the seriousness and rigor expected of that body," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil wrote on social media. | "Once again,…
(2023-04-04). Argentina rendirá homenaje a los veteranos de las Malvinas. telesurtv.net El homenaje a los Veteranos y Caídos, y a sus familiares, fue iniciado por el presidente Alberto Fernández el pasado 2 de abril de 2022.
(2023-04-04). Partido GERB gana por estrecho margen comicios en Bulgaria. telesurtv.net Bulgaria se prepara para duras negociaciones en el parlamento, destinadas a formar alianzas en el recinto legislativo, tras una quinta elección no concluyente.
(2023-04-04). Colombia se prepara ante posible erupción del Nevado del Ruiz. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) informó este lunes que registró 5.400 sismos y emisión de cenizas en el volcán Nevado del Ruiz.
(2023-04-04). Decenas de muertos tras deslave en República Democrática del Congo. telesurtv.net Se están realizando los esfuerzos de búsqueda de posibles víctimas, por lo que se podría incrementar el número de fallecidos.
(2023-04-04). Detienen a 232 personas en El Salvador por delitos sexuales. telesurtv.net Entre los capturados en el operativo identificado como Valentina hay 222 hombres y 10 mujeres.
(2023-04-04). Tropas israelíes asesinan a dos jóvenes palestinos en Nablus. telesurtv.net Ahmed Jibril, director de Ambulancias y Emergencias de la Media Luna Roja en Nablus, explicó a la prensa que ambos llegaron con graves heridas a dos hospitales en la urbe, donde fallecieron.
(2023-04-04). Argentina homenajea a veteranos de la guerra de las Malvinas. telesurtv.net El acto realizado en el Palacio San Martín, sede de la cancillería, fue encabezado por el ministro de Exteriores de Argentina, Santiago Cafiero.
(2023-04-04). Renuncia secretario de Comunicación de la Presidencia ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net Seminario hizo el anuncio mediante un mensaje de agradecimiento en su cuenta de la red social Twitter.
(2023-04-04). Anuncian inicio de operaciones aéreas entre Venezuela y Curazao. telesurtv.net Destacaron que esta apertura permitirá impulsar la economía y el intercambio con Curazao.
(2023-04-04). Asciende a 40 cifra de muertos por incendio en estación migratoria de México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades mexicanas contabilizan 27 heridos, de los cuales 23 se mantienen hospitalizados.
(2023-04-04). Presidentes de Siria y Argelia sostienen intercambio telefónico. telesurtv.net El presidente Al Assad acotó que ambas naciones han mantenido posiciones cercanas en varios temas.
(2023-04-04). Nuevo ataque israelí con misiles deja dos muertos en Siria. telesurtv.net La mayor parte del ataque fue interceptado por las antiaéreas sirias, reveló el Ministerio de Información sirio.
(2023-04-04). Fuerzas de EE.UU., Corea del Sur y Japón realizan ensayos navales. telesurtv.net El ejercicio se realizará durante el lunes y el mañana martes en aguas al sur de la isla de Jeju, situada frente a la costa suroccidental de Corea del Sur.
(2023-04-04). OPEP+ confirma recorte en más de un millón de barriles diarios. telesurtv.net El Comité tomó en consideración la decisión voluntaria de Rusia, Arabia Saudita, Irak, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Kuwait, Kazajistán, Argelia, Omán y Gabón de reducir adicionalmente su producción.
(2023-04-04). Arrestan a sospechosa de perpetrar explosión en San Petersburgo. telesurtv.net Daria Trepova es sospechosa de la autoría del atentado contra el corresponsal de guerra ruso Vladlen Tatarsky.
(2023-04-04). Venezuela rechaza reciente declaración del fiscal de la CPI. telesurtv.net En un comunicado emitido por la Cancillería se indicó que Venezuela ratifica que seguirá ejerciendo todas las acciones pertinentes, para divulgar la verdad y defender sus derechos como nación.
(2023-04-04). ELN reitera disposición de alcanzar cese al fuego bilateral. telesurtv.net El ELN busca avanzar en los diálogos y crear un clima de garantías para la participación de la sociedad y en la formulación de las transformaciones básicas para habilitar un clima de paz.
(2023-04-04). Candidato proeuropeo gana presidenciales en Montenegro. telesurtv.net El actual presidente, Milo Djukanovic, y su partido DPS fueron derrotados; pese a haber ganado la primera vuelta.
(2023-04-04). Confederación indígena rechaza porte de armas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Conaie alertó del surgimiento de grupos paramilitares y el asesinato de líderes y defensores de los derechos humanos.
(2023-04-04). Egipto y Arabia Saudita profundizan relaciones históricas. telesurtv.net Ambas partes revisaron, además, temas de interés regional y común; así como vías para mejorar la cooperación conjunta.
(2023-04-04). Finlandia se convertirá este martes en miembro pleno de la OTAN. telesurtv.net La ceremonia de adhesión de Finlandia coincidirá con el aniversario 74 de la fundación de la OTAN el 4 de abril de 1949.
(2023-04-04). Tiroteos dejan tres muertos en barrios de Marsella, Francia. telesurtv.net En lo que va del 2023, los ajustes de cuentas con arma de fuego han provocado 13 muertos en Marsella.
(2023-04-04). Docentes anuncian nuevos paros por mejora salarial en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net El ente sindical realizó el llamado tras el rechazo de la oferta salarial que incluyó un pago único de 1.000 euros este año y un aumento de 4,3 por ciento el próximo año.
(2023-04-04). Bolivia mantiene reducción de casos de Covid-19 por 12 ∞ semana. telesurtv.net En la última semana se detectaron 343 nuevos casos, lo que representa una reducción del 25 por ciento.
(2023-04-04). Sismo de magnitud 6.9 sacude la península de Kamchatka, Rusia. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geofísico de Rusia informó que tras el sismo en la bahía de Avacha se han registrado al menos cinco seísmos en la península de Kamchatka.
(2023-04-04). Trump Is Heading to Court. Here's What to Expect. latinorebels.com Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush money investigation, the first president ever to be charged with a crime. Here's what to expect.
(2023-04-04). Israel on Fire: A Legal Slippery Slope to National Disintegration. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Thursday 5/18: Inequality and Instability — Peace Based Approach. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-04-04). War Mongering, CIA-Connected Think-Tank Calls For World War III. covertactionmagazine.com Fellows at the Atlantic Council advocate bombing and confronting Russia, while eschewing any opportunities for peace. The Atlantic Council is an American think tank, founded in 1961, which lies at the heart of what 27-year CIA veteran Ray McGovern and whistleblower termed the Military-Industrial-Congressional-Intelligence-Media-Academia-Think Tank Complex (MICIMATTC). Its close ties to the CIA were evident when its former …
(2023-04-04). Illuminating Report On Veterans Administration's Staffing Shortages. popularresistance.org Today, the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute, in association with the American Federation of Government Employees, released a comprehensive report on the urgent struggles of thousands of VA employees, and how they threaten to impede the future of America's best healthcare and benefits systems. | Entitled "Disadvantaging the VA: How VA Staff View Agency Privatization and Other Detrimental Policies," the 74-page report leans on dozens of interviews, hundreds of written comments, and thousands of survey responses, as well as Congressional testimony, federal watchdog reports, and other previous investigations. It…
(2023-04-04). Saturday 4/15: What's Home? A Night of Creative Listening Across Differences. indybay.org The 418 Project | 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz…
(2023-04-04). Newly elected French CGT union leader rushes to prop up Macron. wsws.org The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) held its 53rd congress last week as the working class mounted a direct political struggle against President Emmanuel Macron.
(2023-04-04). Mass drowning of refugees off the coast of Tunisia. wsws.org At least 29 refugees drowned off the Tunisian coast in three boat accidents last week, and another 67 people are missing, according to aid agencies.
(2023-04-04). Québec Solidaire: Electoral squabbles and support for NATO's war with Russia. wsws.org Held in an explosive international context, dominated by the escalating conflict in Ukraine and a global resurgence of the class struggle, the QS National Council meeting had nothing to say on these burning issues.
(2023-04-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers in Bolivia are continuing strikes and protests over begun last month while 5,500 machinists at Spirit AeroSystems in Witchita have voted by a 99.9 percent margin to authorize strike.
(2023-04-04). Rifts erupt in Australian ruling class over Voice referendum wording. wsws.org Conflicts over the wording of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Labor government and sections of the indigenous elite have the potential to produce a political crisis.
(2023-04-04). Explosion in St. Petersburg café kills pro-Kremlin military blogger, wounds 32. wsws.org The explosion took place amid an ongoing insurgency in Russian-claimed territories and NATO preparations for a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the war against Russia.
(2023-04-04). Stellantis cutting hundreds of jobs at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. wsws.org The company is stepping up its campaign of economic terrorism before this summer's contract talks, provoking widespread anger among workers.
(2023-04-04). A social and medical examination of Long COVID as a "mass disabling event": Part 1. wsws.org This review will document what is known about the science and impacts of Long COVID, the lessons that should have been drawn from previous post-viral illnesses, and the refusal of world capitalism to address this massive and ongoing social catastrophe.
(2023-04-04). Vote 'No' on the SEIU Los Angeles contract! Education workers must build their own rank-and-file committees to take the struggle into their own hands! wsws.org That this deal has even been brought to a vote is a betrayal of the strike by 65,000 education which shut down the Los Angeles Unified School District for three days.
(2023-04-04). WHO says that XBB.1.16 "Arcturus" is the next Omicron variant "to watch" wsws.org A new, more infectious and potentially virulent version of Omicron, XBB.1.16 has spread across 24 countries. In India where the variant has become dominant, cases are accelerating.
(2023-04-04). Royal College of Nursing calls police against members. wsws.org Nursing union officials have called in police to help throttle a rank-and-file rebellion against their rotten pay-deal with the Tory government.
(2023-04-04). US provided India real-time military intelligence in China border clash. wsws.org Washington is playing an ever more conspicuous and provocative role in the India-China border dispute, which has seen both countries forward deploy tens of thousands of troops, heavy artillery and fighter jets since 2020.
(2023-04-04). Free Gershkovich, and stop the vicious persecution of Julian Assange. wsws.org Gershkovich, who was arrested by the Russian government, must be freed, but the campaign by the US and its allies over "press freedom" is characterized by a staggering level of hypocrisy.
(2023-04-04). Postal workers at UK's Royal Mail vote to establish rank-and-file committee. wsws.org Postal workers spoke with World Socialist Web Site writers and representatives of post rank-and-file committees in Germany and Australia.
(2023-04-04). Sri Lankan trade unions in high-level talks with the IMF. wsws.org The IMF meeting further exposes the transformation of the unions into open agents, not just of the Sri Lankan ruling class, but of international finance capital.
(2023-04-04). Taiwan president to meet House speaker on US soil, in latest move against "one-China" policy. wsws.org In a major milestone in the US efforts to end the one-China policy and provoke a war with China over Taiwan, US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Monday that he would meet with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen this week.
(2023-04-04). Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Whistleblower Case Dismissed by Judge. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Chinese peace negotiations in Eurasia are gaining ground. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-04). Trump's Arrest a Message to Israel and the Neocons. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-04). Yoon Suk-yeol's Visit to Japan. journal-neo.org 
Yoon Suk-yeol, the current president of South Korea, has consistently expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties with Japan, in contrast to his predecessor, Moon Jae-in. Yoon has said that both nations should abide by the spirit of the Japan—South Korea Joint Declaration of 1998 issued by Japanese Prime Minister Keiz≈ç Obuchi and South Korean […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-04-04). The Black American Intelligence Report On The Rising 'No Labels' Political Organization. moguldom.com The No Labels political organization continues to grow and is wielding its power. The bi-partisan group has also gotten the backing of Black American notables. But is this a good move? Established in 2010, No Labels is a political organization supporting centrist, bi-partisan policies and politics. It is a registered non-profit and does not disclose …
(2023-04-04). LSU Champion and MVP Angel Reese on Jill Biden's Invite to Iowa: 'A Joke'. moguldom.com On April 2, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers women's basketball team won the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association national championship title. It was the first basketball title, men's or women's, in school history. The team bested the University of Iowa's Hawkeyes and its star player, guard Caitlin Clark. LSU's Angel Reese was named Most …
(2023-04-04). 5 Things to Know About The Mayor Race in Chicago: Is It As Simple as Black and White? moguldom.com The race for mayor of Chicago will come to a head today, April 4. The 2023 Chicago mayoral election was held on Feb. 28, but no candidate received a majority of votes in the initial round of the election. So now a runoff election will determine things. Incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot ran for a second …
(2023-04-04). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — April 4, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-04-04). Over 400 Human Rights Defenders Murdered Worldwide Last Year. popularresistance.org For the first time since such killings have been tracked, more than 400 human rights defenders were murdered worldwide last year, with nearly half of these targeted killings occurring in Colombia, a report published Tuesday revealed. | According to Front Line Defenders' annual global analysis, at least 401 human rights defenders (HRDs) in 26 countries were victims of targeted killings in 2022, up from 358 people murdered in 35 countries the previous year. | The report notes that five countries—Colombia, Ukraine, Mexico, Brazil, and Honduras—accounted for over 80% of HRD murders in 2022, with Colombia…
(2023-04-04). Imagine if All Officials Were Interrogated by Reporters Like This. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-04). The Second Cold War is more dangerous than the first. mronline.org 
Americans have to ask themselves: Is it worth risking nuclear war—and an apocalyptic nuclear winter—for no loftier purpose than to maintain their country's violently enforced grasp of overwhelming global power?>
(2023-04-04). Montana Repeals State Energy Policy As Climate Trial Nears. popularresistance.org Montana has repealed its 30-year-old energy policy — including a 2011 amendment that prioritized fossil-fuel development. The move comes as a June trial date approaches for a youth-led climate lawsuit against the state. | In the lawsuit, Held v. State of Montana, sixteen Montana children and teenagers say that by actively promoting a fossil-fuel based energy system that is dangerous to the climate, state officials are violating the "right to a clean and healthful environment" for present and future generations under the state Constitution. It is the first constitutional climate case to go to trial in the Un…
(2023-04-04). Fact Check: 21 Percent Of CEOs In Corporate America Are Psychopaths. moguldom.com Despite a world-class talent for entrepreneurship, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs parked in the disabled parking spots, displayed low empathy and antisocial behavior and bullied his employees. He eventually got fired from his own company. Twitter owner and Tesla co-founder Elon Musk was combative with investors, the media, employees, and his social media audience. …
(2023-04-04). A Microchip Brain: Company Releases Brain Implant To Treat Depression. moguldom.com A penny-sized microchip embedded under your scalp and powered wirelessly by an external device could deliver tiny electrical pulses to the region of your brain affected by severe depression and replace conventional antidepressants, according to Los Angeles-based startup Inner Cosmos. Inner Cosmos is one of a growing number of tech companies making brain implants, but …
(2023-04-04). CENTCOM Says US Strike Killed ISIS Leader in Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said its forces launched a "unilateral strike" in Syria on Monday and claimed it killed a senior ISIS leader. CENTCOM said the man's name was Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri and claimed he was responsible for planning terrorist attacks in Europe and Turkey. The command said no civilians were harmed in …
(2023-04-04). Finland Formally Joins NATO, Doubling the Alliance's Border With Russia. news.antiwar.com Finland formally became the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday, officially ending the country's post-World War II policy of neutrality and raising tensions between Helsinki and Moscow. "Finland has today become a member of the defense alliance NATO. The era of military non-alignment in our history has come to an end. A new era begins," …
(2023-04-04). First Batch of Polish MiG-29 Fighter Jets Arrive in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A Polish official said Monday that Warsaw had delivered its first batch of Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. "A few MiG-29s have already been sent. They are indeed helpful to Ukraine in its defense of our collective security," said Marcin Przydacz, a Polish presidential aide, according to AFP. It's not clear how many planes Poland will provide …
(2023-04-04). Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak Admits Israel Has Nukes. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak acknowledged that Israel has nuclear weapons in a now-deleted tweet about concerns over the current Israeli government's judicial overhaul plans. Barak wrote: "In conversations between Israelis and Western diplomatic officials, there are deep concerns raised of the possibility that if the coup in Israel succeeds, a messianic …
(2023-04-04). Moscow Hosts Meeting Aimed at Syria-Turkey Normalization. news.antiwar.com The deputy foreign ministers of Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Russia wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow on Tuesday that were aimed at working toward a normalization deal between Ankara and Damascus. There's no sign a breakthrough was made, but a follow-up meeting at the foreign minister level is expected to happen soon. A …
(2023-04-04). US Announces $2.6 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new massive $2.6 billion weapons package for Ukraine that includes HIMARS ammunition, missiles for air defense systems, artillery rounds, and other equipment. The package includes $500 million in the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows President Biden to ship weapons to Ukraine directly from Pentagon stockpiles. The other $2.1 …
(2023-04-04). Covering (Up) Antiwar Protest in US Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Executive Order Lays Foundation for Lab-Created Foods. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Martin Luther King, April 4, 1967: "This Madness Must Cease". The U.S. is "The Greatest Purveyor of Violence in the World Today." globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Russian UN envoy defends his country's Security Council presidency. ecns.cn Russian ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia on Monday defended his country's rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of April.
(2023-04-04). Travel bookings surge as holidays approach. ecns.cn The number of travel booking increased significantly as the Qingming and May Day holidays approach, Chinanews.com reported on Tuesday.
(2023-04-04). Ukraine 2014: The Tipping Point of Terror. mronline.org 
Part I of a CAM investigation into the origins of the Ukraine War: U.S. and NATO involvement in the February 2014 Coup and Maidan Massacre, and their historical antecedents.
(2023-04-04). Was There a U.S. Nuclear Weapons Accident at a Dutch Air Base? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Brazil Presidential Advisor Met with Putin in Moscow. libya360.wordpress.com Celso Amorim, head advisor to the Brazilian Presidency, met with President Vladimir Putin for a one hour meeting during a discreet trip to Moscow last week. Amorim was received by the Secretary of the Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, and by the Kremlin's main advisor for international affairs, Yuri Ushakov. He also had lunch with Foreign…
(2023-04-04). How Russia Sees its Role in the Construction of the Multipolar World. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan Russia has just published its "Foreign Policy Concept". After recalling its position in the world, this document describes the end of Western domination and the efforts of the United States and its allies to maintain the hegemony of Washington. It lists Moscow's interests and goals. It emphasizes the primacy of contemporary international law…
(2023-04-04). The Counter-Summit for Democracy. libya360.wordpress.com On 2 April 2023, Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group co-hosted a powerful and successful Counter-Summit for Democracy, a response to the US-sponsored so-called Summit for Democracy held a few days earlier. The participants at this counter-summit exposed the hegemonic reality behind the US's talk of a 'rules-based world order'; explored alternative models…
(2023-04-04). U.S. Prepares for Election Amid Undeclared Civil War. libya360.wordpress.com Editorial Comment: The war that is apparent is being waged by the state against the people. Sadly, many are so engaged in petty organizational disputes and left-vs right power struggles that they have failed to notice, let alone respond appropriately. — A.V. Observateur Continental A black plume rises as a result of a controlled detonation…
(2023-04-04). U.S. Push to Strip China's Developing Country Status an Attack on Development Itself. libya360.wordpress.com Danny Haiphong Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Credit: Xinhua On March 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act" by a unanimous vote of 415-0 in yet another demonstration of the solid bipartisanship that exists in the United States when it comes to containing and isolating China. Under…
(2023-04-04). What if the Protests in France Were in Cuba? libya360.wordpress.com José Manzaneda 300 demonstrations with more than three million people, 500 people arrested in a single day. If it were Cuba, Belarus or China… the headlines would be filled with terms such as "social outburst", "popular uprising", "repression", "regime"…. But since they are in France, they speak of "serious riots", in which the only people…
(2023-04-04). In New York, the Wrong Workers Get the Biggest Pay Bumps. inequality.org Wall Street bonuses averaged $176,700 last year — down from 2021 but still 1,165 percent higher than in 1985. If the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate, it would be worth $42.37, according to Institute for Policy Studies analysis. An alliance of essential workers, tenants, and union members are rallying to …
(2023-04-04). Executive Order 12333: "Prohibition on Assassination": What Do the Iranian People Think? U.S. Government Ordered Assassination of General Qassem Soleimani. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Human Flu Cases in Cambodia Not Due to Bird Flu Outbreak Viruses. jamanetwork.com Two people in Cambodia who were infected by avian influenza A(H5N1) in February, including a child who died, were the first human cases the country has seen in about 9 years. Genetic sequencing revealed that the viruses belonged to H5 clade 2.3.2.1c and are not the same as the H5 clade 2.3.4.4b viruses currently infecting birds worldwide, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statement.
(2023-04-04). Early Respiratory Infections Tied to Premature Death Later in Life. jamanetwork.com After adjusting for certain baseline factors, people who had lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia before age 2 years were almost twice as likely to die from a respiratory disease by age 73 years compared with those who were not infected as children.
(2023-04-04). Addressing the Long-term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Families. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses a consensus report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) that reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of children and families and what needs to be done to attenuate longer-term negative effects.
(2023-04-04). The Emergence of Rural Emergency Hospitals. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the potential benefits of the rural emergency hospital model, which exclusively provides outpatient and emergency services, in rural communities faced with possible hospital closures, as well as safeguards to monitor and minimize unintended consequences.
(2023-04-04). Patient Information: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
(2023-04-04). Menstrual Hygiene With Less Environmental Impact. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights in the Women's Health series aims to expand clinician knowledge about the safety and best practices of menstrual cup use to support patients who choose this product by discussing the advantages, insertion and removal process, and potential risks of menstrual cup use.
(2023-04-04). Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Therapeutic-Dose Heparin in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19. jamanetwork.com This exploratory study of a multiplatform randomized trial investigating the effects of therapeutic-dose heparin in early-pandemic hospitalized COVID-19 patients describes findings from 3 statistical approaches to detecting differences of treatment effect in clinically relevant patient subgroups.
(2023-04-04). Toward Personalizing Care: Assessing Heterogeneity of Treatment Effects in Randomized Trials. jamanetwork.com Clinicians know that individual patients may respond differently to a given treatment and that the overall treatment effect reported in a randomized trial of the treatment may not be directly applicable to all patients in clinical practice. Determining the treatment effect for an individual patient involves a comparison of the outcome when that patient is exposed to the treatment vs the outcome of the same patient exposed to a control treatment at the same time, a comparison impossible to make in conventional parallel-group trial designs. A practical alternative is to examine heterogeneity of (variation in) treat…
(2023-04-04). Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Myocarditis—A Review. jamanetwork.com This Review summarizes current evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis.
(2023-04-04). Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction for Low- and High-Income Patients. jamanetwork.com This serial cross-sectional cohort study compares whether treatment patterns and outcomes for patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction differ for low- vs high-income individuals across 6 countries.
(2023-04-04). Do Patient Satisfaction Instruments Harm Patients and Physicians?—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In his Letter about our recent Viewpoint, Dr Lee shares our concerns over the linkage of financial incentives for individual physicians to patient satisfaction measures such as the use of the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Provider and Systems survey (CG-CAHPS) in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.
(2023-04-04). Mindfulness Training and Exercise and Cognitive Function in Older Adults—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Drs Salmoirago-Blotcher and Cohen for their interest in the MEDEX study, which showed that mindfulness training and/or exercise did not improve cognitive function in older adults with subjective cognitive concerns. However, we disagree with their concern that the negative findings "can be explained by…methodological limitations."
(2023-04-04). Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare and 30-Day Mortality in Patients With AMI—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply As noted by Dr Roehm, Medicare Advantage health plans principally are paid via capitation payments that are adjusted for the health status of the enrolled population. A large body of research suggests that this payment system has created strong incentives for Medicare Advantage health plans to improve their coding of diagnoses in order to increase their payments. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) estimated that Medicare Advantage risk scores in 2021 were more than 10% higher than scores for similar beneficiaries in traditional Medicare . To achieve these scores, Medicare Advantage plans r…
(2023-04-04). Do Patient Satisfaction Instruments Harm Patients and Physicians? jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Viewpoint made important points about how duress for physicians can be worsened if patient experience data are misused, but in doing it so misinterpreted or misrepresented available data.
(2023-04-04). Mindfulness Training and Exercise and Cognitive Function in Older Adults. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported that, compared with health education, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and exercise (alone or in combination) did not improve cognitive function in older adults with self-reported cognitive concerns. These findings, in our opinion, can be explained by a number of methodological limitations.
(2023-04-04). Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare and 30-Day Mortality in Patients With AMI. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study compared outcomes of 30-day mortality following myocardial infarction in patients with Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare. However, greater coding intensity occurs in Medicare Advantage plans, which makes reliable interpretation of outcome data difficult when comparing Medicare Advantage plans with traditional Medicare.
(2023-04-04). Birth Outcomes Following ART Conception in Same-Sex Lesbian Couples vs Natural and ART Conception in Heterosexual Couples. jamanetwork.com This study uses registry data to compare birth outcomes, including birth weight, gestational age, low birth weight, and preterm delivery, in assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies among same-sex lesbian couples vs natural conceptions and ART pregnancies among heterosexual couples.
(2023-04-04). Disclosure of Possible Trial Termination to Participants of Interventional Clinical Trials. jamanetwork.com This study evaluates a cross-section of interventional clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov with publicly available informed consent forms along with the proportion of trials that disclosed the possibility of trial termination.
(2023-04-04). Author Affiliations Omitted. jamanetwork.com In the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Direct Transportation to Thrombectomy-Capable Center vs Local Stroke Center on Neurological Outcomes in Patients With Suspected Large-Vessel Occlusion Stroke in Nonurban Areas: The RACECAT Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the May 10, 2022, issue of JAMA, 2 authors, Sà≤nia Abilleira, PhD, and Mercè Salvat-Plana, RN, were missing affiliations. Both of these authors were listed as affiliated with the Stroke Programme, Catalan Health Department, Agency for Health Quality and Assessment of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, but should have additionally been listed a…
(2023-04-04). Le Campagne Militari Us/Nato Dal 1991 Ad Oggi. globalresearch.ca Tutti gli articoli di Global Research possono essere letti in 51 lingue attivando il pulsante Traduci sito web sotto il nome dell'autore. | Per ricevere la newsletter quotidiana di Global Research (articoli selezionati), fare Fare clic sul pulsante …
(2023-04-04). The U.S. is trying to persuade China to commit suicide. mronline.org 
The U.S. knows from its experience in defeating Germany, Japan, and the "Asian Tigers," that a decisive way to slow a competitor's growth rate is to get it to reduce its level of investment, which is what it is now trying to do to China.
(2023-04-04). Trump's Legal 'Super Tuesday' Will Start One of the Most Bizarre Presidential Elections in History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Estrategia de pinzas para impedir que Latinoamérica participe del nuevo orden mundial. globalizacion.ca La última semana se aceleraron las presiones de Washington sobre América Latina y el Caribe para que limite, suspenda o interrumpa sus vínculos con el nuevo "eje del mal" determinado por quienes detentan el poder real en Estados Unidos: | el…
(2023-04-04). Argentina: Crisis desgasta a la dirigencia y acerca el fin de ciclo. globalizacion.ca El reciente anuncio de Mauricio Macri que se baja de la pelea por la candidatura presidencial del Frente para el Cambio (FpC) puede ser abordado desde diferentes ópticas. Desde el punto de vista de la actual coyuntura resulta obvio que…
(2023-04-04). Moscow Accuses US of Trying to Sabotage 2nd Russia—Africa Summit. orinocotribune.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that Washington and its allies are attempting to disrupt the second Russia—Africa Summit by putting pressure on countries on the African continent to cancel their participation. | The senior Kremlin official stated that "the United States and its vassals" are doing everything possible to try to isolate Russia from the rest of the international community. | "In particular,…
(2023-04-04). Peru: Autopsies Find Police & Army Bullets in Corpses of 30 Demonstrators. orinocotribune.com 
At least 30 Peruvian demonstrators killed during ongoing protests in Peru were murdered by live ammunition fired by police officers and soldiers. In total, 67 deaths have been reported during months of demonstrations following the ouster and imprisonment of democratically elected President Pedro Castillo in December, 2022. Of these, 49 demonstrators were reportedly killed by police and military gunfire. | By killing demonstrators with live ammunition, officials certainly violated the operating protocols of the Peruvian police, according to which they are prohibited from shooting at protesters except in the case o…
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Use of Sanctions. orinocotribune.com The United Nations Human Rights Council approved a resolution on Monday rejecting the imposition of unilateral coercive measures—euphemistically referred to as "sanctions"—against less developed nations. | This was reported on by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil: "UN Human Rights Council adopts by majority a resolution that condemns the application and unilateral and continued execution of coercive measures as an instrument of pressure against any country, in particular against least developed countries and developing countries." | 33 votes were cast in favor, 13 against, and 1 member abstained. T…
(2023-04-04). Ecuador: Murder of Key Witness in Investigation of President Lasso, Others, Raises More Questions. cepr.net Witness Was Close Associate of Lasso's Inner Circle, Business Partners, and Campaign Donors Washington, DC — On Friday, Ecuadorian police found the body of Rubén Cherres, who had apparently been murdered, alongside three other people, in Punta Blanca, a seaside resort on the Ecuadorian coast. Authorities had been looking for Cherres since January 21, when …
(2023-04-04). The Banking Crisis Gets Worse! $1.7 Trillion in Unrealized Losses Loom as U.S. Banks Rapidly Bleed Deposits. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Netanyahu's Power Grab Shatters Myth Of A United, Democratic Israel. popularresistance.org A few observations on things surrounding the issue of Israel. For reasons that are hard to understand at this point, the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia has had very little mention in the Israeli press. Considering its importance and potential impact on the region, it is difficult to see how Israel is hardly moved by this development. There was an expectation that Saudi Arabia would normalize relations with Israel. However, now the kingdom not only has not done so, but they are also building bridges with Iran, Israel's biggest nemesis. It is a slap in the face of the U.S. and Israel and may soon be se…
(2023-04-04). Psychotronic and Electromagnetic Weapons: Remote Control of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | This incisive article by Mojmir Babajek predicted more than 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It …
(2023-04-04). Uruguay — El gobierno de los escándalos de Luis Lacalle. globalizacion.ca A esta altura del gobierno derechista liderado por Luis Lacalle, el adjetivo que mejor lo describe es "escandaloso". Por donde se lo mire y cada vez en mayor cantidad y magnitud se destapan situaciones que revisten gravedad. Mucho se debate,…
(2023-04-04). NYU drops bogus charges against graduate student worker. electronicintifada.net Naye Idriss, who was charged with vandalism and bigotry for writing on binned Israeli mail bag, is rehired with back pay.
(2023-04-04). The Coming Doom Loop: Near Insolvency of US banks. The Economy is Falling into a "Debt Trap" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Youth Near Al-Aqsa Mosque on 2nd Friday of Ramadan. orinocotribune.com 
Israeli forces have fatally shot a young Palestinian in front of one of the gates to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds as the occupying regime ramps up violence against Muslim worshipers in the fasting holy month of Ramadan. | The Palestinian media said the young man, identified as Muhammad al-Osibi, was killed on Friday evening near the Chain Gate, one of the entrances to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. | Eyewitnesses said gunfire was clearly heard from inside the mosque and that the young man was shot dead as he tried to protect a Palestinian girl who was being prevented by troops fro…
(2023-04-04). Fourth Israeli airstrike inside Syria in less than a week kills two civilians. peoplesdispatch.org The Syrian Foreign Ministry has recently stated that the repeated Israeli airstrikes inside its territory were coordinated with extremist forces in the country that are fighting the government…
(2023-04-04). Israeli Supreme Court rules against eviction of Palestinian family in East Jerusalem. peoplesdispatch.org Jewish settler groups have been trying to expel the Palestinian Sumarin family from their home in the town of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem for over 30 years…
(2023-04-04). Massive rallies across Portugal demand affordable and dignified housing. peoplesdispatch.org 
Housing rights groups and left-wing parties in Portugal have been calling on the government to institute rent caps and fund social housing. They have also opposed the housing program introduced by the government…
(2023-04-04). Reporters Without Borders barred from visiting Julian Assange. peoplesdispatch.org Two leaders from NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) were barred from visiting imprisoned journalist Julian Assange on April 4 in Belmarsh Prison. RSF Secretary-General Christophe Deloire and Director of Operations Rebecca Vincent were not able to carry out their visit with Assange, a visit which had taken months to secure. Belmarsh Prison Governor Jenny Louis denied their visit at the last minute because she had "received intelligence" that the two were journalists. | "We followed all of the prison's procedures and rules. We arrived early with all documents. But we were told at reception that we would not be all…
(2023-04-04). Rights groups express concern over proposed anti-terrorism bill in Sri Lanka. peoplesdispatch.org Sri Lanka's latest anti-terror legislation gives greater powers to law enforcement agencies, which human rights groups fear will be used to suppress the democratic rights of citizens…
(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council condemns impact of unilateral sanctions. peoplesdispatch.org 
The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies…
(2023-04-04). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: An Expert Investigation is Required. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.
(2023-04-04). American Recurring Banking and Financial Crises: The Historical and Regulatory Context. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). The RESTRICT Act Restricts More Than TikTok. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). NATO upgrades new command structure in nations bordering Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Force Integration Unit HungaryApril 4, 2023 NATO Force Integration Hungary sums up over six years under Multinational Corps Northeast [T]he handover of one NATO military organization between different higher commands is a significant event that requires careful planning and execution. On March 31, 2023, following more than six years of exercising its command function …
(2023-04-04). Top NATO military headquarters inducts 31st member state. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 4, 2023 SHAPE welcomes its newest member — The Republic of Finland MONS, Belgium — Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) welcomed NATO's newest member, the Republic of Finland, during a ceremonial flag raising on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2023. The event to recognise Finland as the 31st nation to join …
(2023-04-04). Video: Congenitally tongue-tied Blinken, Stoltenberg press-gang latest NATO satrap. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Finland officially joins Nato: As it happened VIDEO…
(2023-04-04). The Buy Nothing Movement Is Restitching Our Social Fabric. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Fresh out of an abusive relationship, Andrea O'Reilly was ready to give her twin boys a new life. But facing a cost of living crisis atop a personal crisis, the prospect of buying the basics they would need — clothes, bottles, bouncers, a changing table, a baby monitor, car seats, strollers and more — was daunting. | That's when the Philadelphia mom decided to try her neighborhood Buy Nothing group, where hundreds of locals gave away and exchanged items for free. "I went to the Buy Nothing [Facebook] page and the compassion and generosity of everyone was amazing," says O'R…
(2023-04-04). Introducing the Republican 'Billionaires Pay Zero Tax' Act. inequality.org
(2023-04-04). Brasil suspende de la selección de voleibol a Wallace de Souza por incitar a disparar a Lula. cubadebate.cu El jugador de voleibol Wallace de Souza no podrá jugar con la selección de Brasil durante un año por haber preguntado a sus seguidores en las redes sociales si dispararían en la cara al presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, según decidió este lunes el Comité Olímpico Brasileño (COB).
(2023-04-04). Tuneros y villaclareños lideran la SNB 62. cubadebate.cu Feroz ofensiva de 17 jits sirvió a los Leñadores tuneros para vencer hoy por nocaut de 15×5 a Artemisa. Eso, unido al fracaso de Villa Clara, dejó a ambos equipos en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que inició sus segundas subseries particulares.
(2023-04-04). Feria Comercial EXPOHOLGUÂN 2023 apuesta por alianzas entre la economía local y empresariado foráneo. cubadebate.cu La XVI Feria EXPOHOLGUÂN 2023 quedó inaugurada en la mañana de este 4 de abril, encuentro concebido "Para que Cuba crezca", como reza su eslogan, a partir del establecimiento de alianzas entre los actores de la economía local y el entramado empresarial foráneo, así como la promoción de la cartera de oportunidades y rubros exportables de la provincia anfitriona.
(2023-04-04). Hombres con flores: Moník Molinet deconstruye Masculinidades en Fábrica de Arte Cubano. cubadebate.cu Una invitación a cuestionar la construcción hegemónica de las masculinidades es la exposición que propone la fotógrafa cubana Monik Molinet, y que llegará este jueves 6 de abril a la Fábrica de Arte Cubano. Esta propuesta artística es un llamado a cambiar, desde el arte, la concepción de las masculinidades, y colocar nuevamente en el debate la violencia de género.
(2023-04-04). Cover-up suspected in Israeli police killing of Palestinian in Jerusalem. electronicintifada.net Occupation forces killed three Palestinians in the first days of April.
(2023-04-04). Vigencia del ideario y lucha de Martin Luther King. telesurtv.net Martin Luther King fue un incansable luchador contra el racismo y a favor de los derechos sociales de las minorías en EE.UU.
(2023-04-04). øCómo las minas terrestres afectan a la infancia?>. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las Naciones Unidas (ONU), el 90 por ciento de las víctimas de explosivos son civiles, y de ellos, la mitad son niños.
(2023-04-04). Denuncian el asesinato de líder social en Antioquia, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz, que mencionó que se desconocen más detalles del hecho, señaló que con este homicidio, suman 37 los líderes sociales asesinados en el país en 2023.
(2023-04-04). Comisión de Fiscalización inicia trámite de juicio político contra el presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Este proceso se da una vez que la Corte Constitucional emitió un informe de admisibilidad por el presunto delito de peculado.
(2023-04-04). China y Cuba firman un acuerdo sobre ciberseguridad. telesurtv.net Según los funcionarios, la norma refleja la voluntad de los Gobiernos de ambos países de trabajar por un Internet que sirva para el desarrollo y el bienestar de los pueblos.
(2023-04-04). FMI libera 5.400 millones de dólares para Argentina. telesurtv.net El organismo resaltó en un comunicado la necesidad de aplicar un paquete de políticas aún más fuertes para garantizar la estabilidad, enfrentar los retrocesos y asegurar los objetivos del programa.
(2023-04-04). Asciende a 69 número de muertos en Perú debido a protestas. telesurtv.net El fin de semana pasado, se desarrolló en la ciudad de Juliaca, en la región de Puno, un congreso de los familiares de las víctimas de la represión en Perú.
(2023-04-04). Sismo de magnitud 5.5 en Oaxaca se percibe en Ciudad de México. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana declaró que hasta el momento no se reportan afectados, pero fueron atendidos cuatro casos de crisis nerviosa.
(2023-04-04). Descubren reliquia de 4.500 años de antigàºedad en China. telesurtv.net La reliquia tiene grabado el patrón del tigre, además posee inscripciones de nubes y pájaros en ambos lados del arma ritual.
(2023-04-04). Trump's Team Blasts His Lawyer as 'Dumb' 'Loudmouth'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-04). Macron pone a Francia al borde de una guerra civil. globalizacion.ca La ola de protestas que recorre Francia debido a la reforma a las pensiones que está haciendo el gobierno de Macron, impulsada incluso pasando por encima del Parlamento y en contra de la voluntad de la mayoría de la población…
(2023-04-04). Urgent: A Bold, Just, and Effective Program to Address the Developing Country Debt Crisis. fpif.org The developing country debt problem is indeed a crisis of massive proportions. But it can also be an opportunity to remake the global economy.
(2023-04-04). àöltima hora: "Segunda ofensiva de Rusia": Vladimir afila la cuchilla; Volodymyr engorda el ternero. globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-04). Explained: How Donald Trump's arraignment in New York will be a political spectacle. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-04). More Prominent Countries Abandoning the US Dollar and Ignore U.S. Plea To Boost Oil Production. sonar21.com 
I had a relaxed, focused discussion today with Craig Simpson, who does a podcast from Arizona, on the political and economic fallout in the West from its feckless attempt to…
(2023-04-04). Taking down Instagram: Instagram users have IQ of less than 100, says Twitter CEO Elon Musk. firstpost.com
(2023-04-04). FIFA Footballers who 'Died Suddenly' in the year following COVID Vaccine roll-out was 300% higher than the previous 12-Year Average. expose-news.com Extensive research has revealed that deaths of professional football/soccer players due to cardiovascular issues doubled every three months in 2021, with the number of footballers who 'died suddenly' in December 2021 equalling …
(2023-04-04). China again renames 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh as part of Southern Tibet, India says ground situation 'won't change'. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-04). Putin-Xi meeting in the US and European press. uwidata.com The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping on March 20 has been the most widely reported and commented meeting of the last few months. The meeting was characterized not only by the meeting of the heads of two powerful states, but also by the "personal bond" of the two leaders …