(2024-11-06). 'Gaza Tribunal' Established To Seek Justice For War Crimes In Gaza. popularresistance.org A group of academics, intellectuals, human rights advocates, and representatives from the media and civil society organizations gathered in London last week, the capital of the UK, to launch the symbolic "Gaza Tribunal," an independent initiative serving as a "court of humanity and conscience." | Led by Richard Falk, a distinguished international law expert and former UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, the tribunal is taking an alternative route to international justice, aiming to spotlight voices from civil society in the examination of abuses following the conflict that escalated aft…
(2024-11-06). Chronicle of a Defeat Foretold. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-06). Democrats chose backing a genocide over defeating Trump. therealnews.com 
The exact cause of the Democrats' catastrophic loss last night was, of course, no one thing. The leader of the incumbent party, Joe Biden, was deeply unpopular, with disapproval ratings of
(2024-11-06). Abandon Harris campaign leader explains strategy. indybay.org "Our goal is to punish the vice president because of the genocide, to then take the blame for her defeat to send a signal to the political landscape that you should never have ignored us," Abdel Salam told Al Jazeera.
(2024-11-06). Donald Trump elected 47th US president. aljazeera.com The Republican candidate has won at least 277 Electoral College votes, per The Associated Press.
(2024-11-06). What Netanyahu's Firing of Yoav Gallant Means for Gaza, Israel's Regional War and the US-Israel Relationship. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-06). Apple's Cash Grab From Patreon Harms Journalism, Advocacy and Art. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-06). Israel kills 54 Palestinians in one day during renewed northern Gaza offensive. wsws.org The Israeli military moved forward with mass expulsions of Palestinians from northern Gaza with a series of air strikes and a ground assault on Tuesday that killed 54 people, mostly women and children.
(2024-11-06). Al-Araby journalist wounded by Israeli forces in West Bank raid. newarab.com 
Rabie Munir sustained an injury in his abdomen after being Munir was subsequently transfe…
(2024-11-06). Gazans want new US president to end the war. newarab.com 
Palestinians in "We are hanging by a thread, and like every other people in the world, we are looking for someone who can stop the war," said…
(2024-11-06). Egypt condemns Israel's 'illegitimate decision' to ban of UNRWA. newarab.com 
Egypt condemned Israel's decision to ban On Monday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry In an official statem…
(2024-11-06). WHO raises alarm over UNRWA ban. ecns.cn Israel's disregard of international law, with its ban of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, would only further endanger the country.
(2024-11-06). Israeli Forces Kill Four Palestinians, Injure a Journalist and a Child, Near Jenin. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces killed four Palestinian men, and injured others, including a photojournalist and a child, during a brutal attack on the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. Since dawn Tuesday, occupation soldiers have killed eight Palestinian citizens in the Jenin and Tubas governorates in the northern and northeastern …
(2024-11-06). Tulkarem: Israeli Forces Shoot 5 Palestinians, Abduct 6, Including the Wounded. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Tuesday, five Palestinians during the besieging of the Nur Shams and Tulkarem refugee camps, and abducted six, including a young man who sustained a live gunshot wound in Tulkarem city, in the northwestern part of the West Bank. On Tuesday morning, occupation forces abducted two Palestinian brothers, one of whom they …
(2024-11-06). Day 397 in Gaza: Continued Assault; Forced Displacement in Northern Gaza. imemc.org 
On Wednesday November 6, 2024, Israeli forces continued their ongoing relentless assault on the 2.2 million civilians in northern, central and southern Gaza for the 397th straight day. A mother and her three children were killed on Wednesday when the Israeli occupation forces bombed a house in the town of Beit Lahia, north of the …
(2024-11-06). Harris refuses to say how she voted on felonies for shoplifting initiative. indybay.org From the "I am speaking now" lady: | "I am not going to talk about the vote on that."
(2024-11-06). PFLP: Boycott Both Parties, Don't Vote for Génocidaires & Colonialists. indybay.org The Popular Front Calls for a Boycott of the Democratic and Republican Parties and Emphasizes the Need for Not Voting for Advocates of Genocide and Supporters of Colonialism…
(2024-11-06). Triumphant Return: Trump's Second Term Secured. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump clinched a second term as President of the United States, achieving one of the most significant political comebacks in American history. His victory was confirmed with 267 electoral votes as results continued to tally against his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
(2024-11-06). Iran sentences 3 to death over nuclear scientist killing. newarab.com 
Iran has sentenced three people to death over the 2020 assassination of one of the country's top nuclear scientists, "The judicial processes of these three people were carried out in the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, and they were sentenced to death in the initial stage, and the case is currently in the appeal stage," judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir told a Tehran press conference. | Fakhrizadeh was killed when his car was ambushed on a highway outside…
(2024-11-06). Israel's Genocide Day 395: Israel Using Hunger As A Weapon Of War. popularresistance.org Israeli internal intelligence arrested four Israelis, one of whom works at Netanyahu's office, for charges of leaking and falsification of classified documents concerning the ongoing war on Gaza, an Israeli court revealed over the weekend. | The fabricated documents allegedly leaked by one of Netanyahu's aides were falsely attributed to the late Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar. The revelations of the recent fabrications repudiate Israeli propaganda claims of Hamas's alleged intransigence in ceasefire negotiations throughout the war, especially during the last round of negotiations over the summer.
(2024-11-06). Australia: Unions block fight against job cuts at Centennial Coal mine in Mandalong. wsws.org The company is also seeking to impose further real wage cuts for remaining workers at the facility.
(2024-11-06). JVP/NPP leader foreshadows strike ban in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The JVP/NPP's preparation to ban all strikes is a clear expression of the fascistic character of its program, which has always been inherent in its virulent Sinhala chauvinism.
(2024-11-06). BNSF workers reject contract which would have paved the way for one-man crews. wsws.org This is the third major rail contract to have been rejected in recent weeks, following the defeat of another SMART-TD deal with Norfolk Southern and the rejection by maintenance of way workers of a contract at CSX.
(2024-11-06). German finance minister declares war on the working class. wsws.org The paper by Finance Minister Christian Lindner is a calculated provocation—not so much against his Social Democratic and Green coalition partners as against the working class.
(2024-11-06). Australian central bank refuses relief as interest rates, rents and prices keep punishing workers. wsws.org By keeping rates high, the Reserve Bank has undercut the claims of the Albanese Labor government to be alleviating the cost-of-living crisis.
(2024-11-06). UPS pushing forward with automation and facility closures, threatening thousands more jobs. wsws.org UPS announced that it has closed 45 operations and reduced daily capacity by 1 million parcels as it shifted operations to automated facilities.
(2024-11-06). Comic, effervescent Teri Garr, US actress, dies at 79. wsws.org The actress brightly and effectively enlivened numerous films and television series in the 1970s and 1980s in particular.
(2024-11-06). North Korean troops in Russia as US/NATO escalates Ukraine war. wsws.org As the US and its allies escalate the war against Russia in Ukraine, the global dimensions of the conflict become ever clearer: The European war is merging with advanced US-led preparations for war in Asia against China.
(2024-11-06). Donald Trump Wins Second Term. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-06). Report: Trump Plans UK-Style Attack on Israel Criticism. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-06). Protests after Netanyahu sacks Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Yoav Gallant, Defense Minister and a member of his war cabinet, in a move exposing deep divide in the far right Zionist regime of Israel and sparking protests.
(2024-11-06). Hong Kong varsity's AI model can reduce diagnosis time by 40%. ummid.com The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Tuesday announced four AI medical models, including "medical ChatGPT", which can potentially reduce diagnosis time by up to 40%.
(2024-11-06). Maharashtra TET 2024 Admit Card Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released the Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have registered for MAHA TET 2024 on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in.
(2024-11-06). Manipur is living under the shadow of guns. ummid.com In our recent visit to Manipur as a team of the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism to study the conflict in the state, it was not very difficult to conclude that the people of the state are living under the shadow of guns.
(2024-11-06). SC set aside Allahabad HC verdict calling UP Madarsa Board unconstitutional. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday Nov 5, 2024 set aside the Allahabad High Court verdict calling the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Board unconstitutional.
(2024-11-06). TS TET January 2025 application starts. ummid.com Depratment of Education Telangana has started through the official website of Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test 'schooledu.telangana.gov.in' online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for TS TET 2024 or TG TET 2024 II to be held in January 2025.
(2024-11-06). The Saga of Drugs in Kashmir. ummid.com Drug addiction is becoming a very serious problem not only in Kashmir but across the world.
(2024-11-06). Malaysia readies Resolution to kick Israel out of United Nations. ummid.com Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country, among others, is working on a resolution to kick Israel out of the United Nations 'should there be a violation of laws, rules and decisions in issues involving Palestine.'
(2024-11-06). Donald Trump is the next president of the United States. peoplesdispatch.org Polling indicated that the 2024 presidential race would be one the closest in history, yet Trump is projected to win in nearly every single swing state…
(2024-11-06). Israel targets Haaretz after publisher calls Palestinians 'freedom fighters'. indybay.org Israeli newspaper faces restrictions after Amos Schocken denounces 'apartheid regime' in Israel and calls for sanctions…
(2024-11-06). Autoworkers face massive assault on their livelihoods. workers.org 
The U.S. economy only added 12,000 jobs in the month of October, a big drop from the 200,000 average monthly job gains previously in 2024 and just one-tenth of the predicted 120,000 added jobs for September. UAW President Shawn Fain addresses Stellantis workers protesting job cuts. Warren, Michigan, Oct. 9, . . . |
(2024-11-06). UN decries "systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war" in Sudan's agricultural heartland. peoplesdispatch.org Widespread rapes, sexual slavery and forced marriages under torture have been reported in Sudan's Gezira state, amid the ongoing depopulation campaign unleashed by the paramilitary RSF last month.
(2024-11-06). 52 countries led by Türkiye urge the UN to call for an arms embargo on Israel. peoplesdispatch.org International law has never formed a tool of pressure or deterrence to Israel, which insists on massacring innocent people, including children…
(2024-11-06). Ruthless Settlements: BHP, Brazil and the Samarco Fundà£o Dam Class Action. counterpunch.org 
The BHP Group, as with other mining giants, has much explaining to do in the way it has approached the environment. It has become a master of the greenwashing experiment, an adept promoter of sham environmental responsibility (take, for instance, its practice of merely selling its oil and gas business to Woodside Petroleum in 2021 rather than retiring
(2024-11-06). The Killing of History. John Pilger. His Legacy Will Live. globalresearch.ca [First published by Global Research on September 24, 2017] | One of the most hyped "events" of American television, The Vietnam War, has started on the PBS network. The directors are Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Acclaimed for his documentaries …
(2024-11-06). Hurricanes and Boeing Strike Depress Job Growth, But Unemployment Remains Steady. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-06). Is "lawfare" at work in the U.S.? mronline.org 
Simply put, lawfare is war by other means that achieves conquest using laws and judges instead of bombs and bullets.
(2024-11-06). Fascism, from The Theory of Capitalist Development. mronline.org Unearthing the chapter on fascism from Paul Sweezy's The Theory of Capitalist Development (Monthly Review Press, January 1942).
(2024-11-06). The United States empire is almost always at war. mronline.org 
The U.S. empire is addicted to a belief in its exceptionalism, grounded in aggression both at home and abroad, and finding it hard to admit mistakes.
(2024-11-06). The mainstream western worldview pretends the Global South does not exist. mronline.org 
Mainstream western politics and culture pretend the rest of the world does not exist.
(2024-11-06). A massacre within a massacre: How journalists reporting on Gaza deaths are being targeted. mronline.org 
Over 160 media workers have been killed and 60 detained as the methodical destruction of the brutalized Strip continues.
(2024-11-06). Prioritising anti-U.S. imperialism, Maduro's Venezuela and the complexities of critical solidarity: An interview with Steve Ellner. mronline.org Steve Ellner: "The basic contradiction of capitalism is at the point of production, the contradiction between the interests of the working class and those of capitalists."
(2024-11-06). Mashatile to respond to questions in Parliament about township economy and extortion. sanews.gov.za Mashatile to respond to questions in Parliament about township economy and extortion | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday respond to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to several critical issues impacting South Africa's township and rural economies. | "The Deputy President is expected to provide a critical overview on the work that government is undertaking to resolve some of the pressing challenges facing the country currently," a statement from the Deputy President's office read. | Mashatile will also zoom into government's strategies to transform apartheid spatial pl…
(2024-11-06). Bird-watching may become separate tourism destination in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. tvbrics.com 
The state's forestry department believes that this will make the region a center of ecotourism…
(2024-11-06). China reclaims 4.3 million hectares from desertification since 2012. tvbrics.com 
The State Council's latest report outlines China's concerted efforts and successes in combating desertification…
(2024-11-06). Iran expresses its willingness to share know-how and experience related to AI with Venezuela. tvbrics.com 
Seyyed Sattar Hashemi, Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology met with Ramon Blazquez, the Venezuelan Minister of Transportation…
(2024-11-06). Scientists find Middle Kingdom tomb in Egypt. tvbrics.com 
Other finds include rings, bracelets and chains made of red agate, blue and green faience…
(2024-11-06). Sochi hosts first Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference to bolster strategic partnership. tvbrics.com 
Special attention will be paid to strengthening BRICS-Africa relations…
(2024-11-06). Ethiopia launches China-Africa-UNIDO Centre of Excellence to drive sustainable development. tvbrics.com 
The centre is set to facilitate the transfer of critical technology and skills, accelerating Africa's progress towards sustainable growth and self-reliance…
(2024-11-06). Iran's nanoproduct exports surge by 110%. tvbrics.com 
This growth reflects the country's expanding influence in global nanotechnology markets…
(2024-11-06). Russian President Vladimir Putin: The potential of BRICS lies in its civilisational diversity. tvbrics.com The Russian head of state highlighted the broad interest in the activities of the BRICS group…
(2024-11-06). India sends official request to host the 2036 Olympics. tvbrics.com Around ten countries have already expressed their willingness to host the 2036 Olympic Games…
(2024-11-06). The Evil Warmongering Zionist Won (No Not That One, The Other One). thealtworld.com 
The Democratic Party has lost control of both
(2024-11-06). Displaced women in Lebanon battle for basic sanitary supplies. newarab.com 
Access to sanitary pads, personal hygiene supplies and
(2024-11-06). Palestinians build new lives in Cairo's 'Little Gaza'. newarab.com 
"It was a big gamble," said the 56-year-old about opening his restaurant, Hay al-Rimal, named after his neighbourhood in Gaza City, now devastated by Israeli bombardment. | "I could live for a year on the money I had, or open a business and leave the rest to fate," he said. | Less than four months after fleeing from Israel's war with his family to neighbouring Egypt from the besieged Palestinian territory, he opened his eatery in Cairo's Nasr City neighbourhood. | The establishment is one of the many cafes, falafel joints, shawarma spots and sweets shops being started by newly arriving Palestinian entrepreneur…
(2024-11-06). Gallant, sacked by Netanyahu, calls for hostages to be returned. newarab.com 
(2024-11-06). Israeli commandos 'jammed UNIFIL radar' in Lebanon abduction op. newarab.com 
A preliminary probe found that Israeli commandos used a speedboat equipped with radar-jamming devices to abduct a Lebanese man accused of being a The initial findings suggest that "the Israeli army used a high-speed vessel equipped with advanced devices capable of jamming radars"
(2024-11-06). Malaysia to seek Israel's expulsion from UN over Gaza violations. newarab.com 
(2024-11-06). Morocco reasserts ties with Israel for first time since Gaza war. newarab.com 
For the first time since the outbreak of Israel's war on In an interview with French outlet Le Point, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita defended Morocco's agreement with Israel, arguing that maintaining relations with Tel Aviv does not signify…
(2024-11-06). Russian-linked hoax bomb threats target polling places, FBI says. newarab.com 
Phony bomb threats that appeared to originate in many cases from "None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," the
(2024-11-06). Sudan files AU complaint against Chad over arms: minister. newarab.com 
Sudan's army-backed government on Tuesday accused The northeast African country has been engulfed by war since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the regular army, led by de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the
(2024-11-06). US, Saudi discuss security agreement, separate to Israel deal. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia and the US could soon strike a Saudi Arabia's National Security Adviser
(2024-11-06). Who is Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's new foreign minister. newarab.com 
(2024-11-06). Malaysia working on resolution to expel Israel from UN. indybay.org Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Anwar said his country is part of a core group drafting a resolution proposing Israel's expulsion from the UN if it is found to have violated international laws in Palestine.
(2024-11-06). Biden-Harris regime-supported Israel attacks newborns in ventilators. indybay.org "There are 125 patients in the hospital, including children and the wounded. The incubator had eight babies and the Intensive Care Unit has seven newborns and children who all need to be on a ventilator," he told Al Jazeera. | But Israel's attack damaged the upper floors, where the children's ward was located, forcing staff to move the babies and children to the lower floors, which do not have the same equipment. | also: video, 1m 43s | Israeli raid leaves north Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital in ruins | Al Jazeera Newsfeed…
(2024-11-06). District Attorney and Mayoral Recall Campaigns Fuel Racism and Rage in Oakland. indybay.org The recall campaigns targeting District Attorney Pamela Price and Mayor Sheng Thao have created a permission structure for racism, rage, and hate in Oakland's and Alameda County's political discourse.
(2024-11-06). Communique from HUMBOLDT: SMASH the "new normal" indybay.org An anonymous communique from Humboldt about window-smashing in solidarity with Palestine…
(2024-11-06). Navajos for Palestine Brutalized by Navajo Police at Democrats Rally on the Navajo Nation. indybay.org Navajos for Palestine were brutalized, tackled, injured and arrested by Navajo Nation police, while being stalked and harassed by Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz' staff members at the Democrats rally on the Navajo Nation, The Red Nation reports.
(2024-11-06). Harris, Trump 'two sides of the same coin' in Lebanon. indybay.org What we've heard from regular citizens Lebanese is that these two candidates are basically different sides of the same coin.
(2024-11-06). Friday 12/13: Come to Cuba with us! indybay.org Havana, Cuba…
(2024-11-06). Thursday 1/23: #NativeLivesMatter Justice for Lakota Gall Brightman. indybay.org A.F. Bray Courthouse/Court Annex | 1020 Ward Street | Martinez, CA 94553…
(2024-11-06). Thursday 11/28: Thanksgiving Community Dinner. indybay.org Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2024-11-06). Kamala Harris tried to promote bacon as a "spice" to a Muslim interviewer. indybay.org excerpts from the archived November 4, 2024 New York Times article, "Kareem Rahma's American Dream" showing Kamala Harris' contempt for Islam and Muslims. She describes bacon as "pure flavor" to the Muslim interviewer. | Full article at link.
(2024-11-06). Israel's scholasticide and the irrelevance of US politics: 11,923 Palestinian students didn't go back to school this fall because Israel killed them. nationofchange.org "With more than 80 percent of schools in Gaza damaged or destroyed, it may be reasonable to ask if there is an intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system, an action known as 'scholasticide.'"
(2024-11-06). What Trump might do in his second presidency and what it could mean for democracy. nationofchange.org While the U.S. will not likely become a full blown authoritarian regime, it is certainly no longer a fully functioning democracy.
(2024-11-06). US senators demand EPA ban paraquat as evidence links toxic pesticide to surge in Parkinson's disease. nationofchange.org The senators urged EPA Administrator Michael Regan to take decisive action to protect public health, noting that over 70 countries have already banned paraquat due to its known dangers.
(2024-11-06). Cuban President monitors trajectory of Hurricane Rafael. plenglish.com Havana, Nov. 6 (Prensa Latina) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel continues to monitor the trajectory of Hurricane Rafael, which is expected to hit island this afternoon, probably as category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
(2024-11-06). Vietnam's president to visit Chile and Peru, attend APEC Summit. plenglish.com Hanoi, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam's President Luong Cuong will reportedly make official visits to Chile and Peru and will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week.
(2024-11-06). Cuban authorities checked preparations before hurricane Rafael hit the island. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The deputy prime minister of Cuba, Ramiro Valdés, and the head of the Civil Defense Staff, Major General Ramón Pardo Guerra, checked preparations in the western province of Artemisa as hurricane Rafael nears.
(2024-11-06). DPRK rejects human rights campaign against it. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday rejected a draft resolution submitted to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on its alleged human rights violations.
(2024-11-06). Cuba will cut electricity as hurricane Rafael increases its bashing. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The Electric Union of Cuba (UNE, in Spanish) will interrupt power service in the territories affected by Hurricane Rafael starting today, in order to avoid accidents due to the increase in winds from the powerful storm.
(2024-11-06). Cuba updates investment portfolio in Fihav 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The Portfolio of investment opportunities in Cuba today includes 607 projects distributed throughout the national territory, of which the food sector comprises 145 proposals, the largest.
(2024-11-06). Work by Cuban artist Belkis Ayón exhibited in the United Kingdom. plenglish.com London, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) "Belkis Ayón: Illuminations of Sikán," the first exhibition of the work of this prominent Cuban artist in the United Kingdom, can now be seen today at the Modern Art Oxford gallery in England.
(2024-11-06). Hurricane Rafael could reach Cuba as a Category 3 storm. plenglish.com Washington, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Hurricane Rafael's maximum sustained winds increased to 175 kilometers per hour (km/h) and it could enter Cuba today as a Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
(2024-11-06). Well, Well, Well… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Son of a Gun did it again. Congrats to President-elect Donald J. Trump. It is a very convincing win. Now, getting buckets of pop-corn in anticipation of appointments to his cabinet. Then we'll talk. Hey, at least America will have a hot First Lady again ⚪ that's a plus. In all honesty, Melania is a class act.
(2024-11-06). Ione Belarra: A New Nuremberg — Israel Must Be Prosecuted Like Nazi Germany. libya360.wordpress.com Spanish MP, Ione Belarra, says Israel must be handled like N–∞zi Germany instead of like –∞parth–µid South Africa, 'Israel must be punished instead of reintegrated.' She emphasised that Israel's actions must be stopped and measures put in place to ensure they do not happen again, with its leaders put on trial for their crimes. "What…
(2024-11-06). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-11-06). Our Fragile Infrastructure: Lessons From Hurricane Helene. dissidentvoice.org Asheville, North Carolina, is known for its historic architecture, vibrant arts scene and as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a favorite escape for "climate migrants" moving from California, Arizona, and other climate-challenged vicinities, until a "500 year flood" ravaged the city this fall. Hurricane Helene was a wakeup call not just for stricken …
(2024-11-06). Lee Anderson ordered to apologise for swearing at a security guard. leftfootforward.org A report said his actions left the security guard "upset and intimidated, and led to him moving to a different job in parliament."
(2024-11-06). Labour loses majority on Newcastle City Council as six Councillors quit party. leftfootforward.org
(2024-11-06). Nigel Farage calls Donald Trump a 'genuine friend of the UK'. leftfootforward.org
(2024-11-06). Full list of Kemi Badenoch's junior shadow minister appointments so far. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch So far, the appointments have been few and far between. Here's the full list: | Gagan Mohindra — Shadow deputy chief whip | Mark Francois — Shadow minister of state for defence | Kieran Mullan — Shadow minister of state for justice | Danny Kruger — Shadow work and pensions minister. | Wendy Morton…
(2024-11-06). Overshot and Kaput: Humankind Wears Out Its Welcome. counterpunch.org 
When Noam Chomsky deflected questions about 9/11 — refused to speculate like a common theorist of conspiracies — but, in short, directed us to the Truth: We have bigger fish to fry and have to get to it ASAP. No doubt, he wouldn't deny that there were such men in the world who would be happy
(2024-11-06). On Divesting—and Voting—in "The End Times" counterpunch.org 
I don't know about you, but it seems to me like these days all the right and the left can agree on is that we're living in The End Times. We've got a world of right-wing mega churches and home school militias just jonesing to belly up to the bar for another shot at transforming
(2024-11-06). The Sustainability Scam: How Self-Interest Ruins Good Ideas. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-06). Transition, What Transition? Counting the Cost of a Greener Tomorrow. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-06). Insights | China's contributions crucial in tackling global challenges: WTO official. ecns.cn China's contributions are essential in addressing emerging global challenges, including climate change, public health emergencies, and the transformative impact of digital technologies, said WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill on Tuesday.
(2024-11-06). Dalian eases housing policy for graduates. ecns.cn Dalian has rolled out enhanced policies on offering subsidies and incentives for purchasing houses to attract and retain talent, particularly focusing on high-level talents, university graduates and various skilled professionals.
(2024-11-06). STAR Market: a trillion-yuan innovation powerhouse. ecns.cn Companies listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) raised over 1 trillion yuan ($140.69 billion) since its inception six years ago.
(2024-11-06). UnionPay International integrated with Alipay and WeChat Pay. ecns.cn UnionPay International announced on Wednesday that UnionPay cards issued overseas now fully support binding with Alipay and WeChat Pay, which will provide foreign visitors to China with more diverse, convenient, and inclusive payment options.
(2024-11-06). Xi stresses preservation, research on ancient bamboo slips. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has stressed sound protection and in-depth research on ancient bamboo and wooden slips.
(2024-11-06). Xi stresses high-quality development of social work. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to promote high-quality development of social work in the new era.
(2024-11-06). China's latest artificial sun launches new round of physical experiments. ecns.cn China's new-generation "artificial sun" Huanliu-3 (HL-3) tokamak has launched fresh round of physical experiments, incorporating for the first time a digital twin system.
(2024-11-06). China's first large quake research facility goes into operation. ecns.cn A large-scale earthquake simulation engineering research facility, led by Tianjin University in North China, has been put into operation after passing national acceptance on Tuesday, reported China News Service.
(2024-11-06). Wuxi hospital fined and shut down due to illegal use of funds. ecns.cn A hospital in Wuxi, Jiangsu province has been fined 58.95 million yuan ($8.24 million) and stripped of its operating license for cheating to get medical insurance funds.
(2024-11-06). Chengdu ups elderly care service to lift residents' well-being. ecns.cn Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province which has been dubbed one of the "Happiest City in China," is accelerating its community-based elderly care service in a bid to boost the residents' well-being.
(2024-11-06). Steely Zheng keeps eyes on the prize. ecns.cn Staying alive and doing it the "Queen Wen" way — China's top ace Zheng Qinwen's career-first victory at the WTA Finals has cemented her reputation as the most resilient fighter on the women's circuit this year.
(2024-11-06). Xi inspects central China's Hubei Province. ecns.cn Xi inspected the cities of Xiaogan and Xianning, central China's Hubei Province, from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
(2024-11-06). Special exhibition featuring ancient Greek artifact kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn Featuring a total of 279 pieces (sets) of artifact rooted in ancient Greece, the exhibition "The Countless Aspects of Beauty in Ancient Art" opened in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2024-11-06). Military aircraft set to shine at Airshow China. ecns.cn Chinese Air Force's Bayi (August 1) Aerobatic Team arrives at the 15th Airshow China in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 5, 2024.
(2024-11-06). A glimpse of 7th China International Import Expo>. ecns.cn The latest edition of the CIIE, the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Tuesday in Shanghai.
(2024-11-06). (W.E. Talk) German economist warns EU not to weaponize and politicize economic relations. ecns.cn
(2024-11-06). The Last Small Village. ecns.cn One day in the Xiao Zhai, living their work, rituals and intimate routine in the early spring of the rice terraces in Longji.
(2024-11-06). Navy's latest fighter jet debuts for Zhuhai Airshow. ecns.cn A new variant of the J-15 carrier-borne fighter jet arrived at an airport in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Wednesday morning, making its formal debut in front of the public.
(2024-11-06). Xinjiang shines at the 2024 London World Travel Market. ecns.cn The "Xinjiang is a good place" booth at the 2024 London World Travel Market (WTM) seeks to highlight the region's tourism allure while nurturing cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations between Xinjiang, China, and Europe.
(2024-11-06). The Scent of Laoshan. ecns.cn The film shows a day in the life of Jing, a baker who works with her family in Laoshan district, Qingdao City, Shangdong Province.
(2024-11-06). Heirs of Xibe Archery. ecns.cn The Xibe ethnic group crossed China from east to west in order to defend the western border in the XVlll century. Heirs of Xibo Archery focus on people who have inherited that tradition and how they deal with it in their own ways.
(2024-11-06). Songs from Kanzu. ecns.cn Akyns are poets in the Kazak culture, that improvise inform of a song-like recitative with the accompaniment of a dombra. Jiahenur, a prestigious akyn in his region, is our guide in a musical journey through the life of the Kazaks in the Chinese city of Kanzu, his hometown.
(2024-11-06). The Timeless Village. ecns.cn A short documentary about the tradition of making the Lacquer Baskets in the Longshui Village.
(2024-11-06). The Tales of Our Family. ecns.cn This film is about family, memory, and incense. The documentary story is about the Pu family. Making incense has been rooted in their life. The present, the past and the future of them are connected by the incense.
(2024-11-06). The Living Past. ecns.cn He was in charge of excavation and reparation of fossils. From his perspective of work and life experience, we recognized what the relationship between nature and humanity is.
(2024-11-06). The Stone Whisperer. ecns.cn Dazu Rock Carvings since produced more than 800 years ago, after weathering still complete and beautiful. Not only is the wisdom of the ancients, but also due to the protection and restoration of cultural relics workers unremitting efforts.
(2024-11-06). The Yangtze Finless Porpoise. ecns.cn The Baiji Dolphin was declared functionally extinct in 2006. Now, the Yueyang Finless Porpoise and Wuhan Baiji Center are struggling to protect the Finless Porpoise.
(2024-11-06). The Southern Wind. ecns.cn
(2024-11-06). The Ink of Mongolian. ecns.cn Regarding four moments in his life, meet Mr. BaoJinshan,the Mongolian Calligrapher from Ordostown, Inner Mongolia,through his great talent with the brush, the pen, the paper and the inkslabthe4 treasures of calligraphy.
(2024-11-06). When the Ocean Danced. ecns.cn For the past ten years, Yin Jilan has been directing and perfecting the "Rizhao Aquatic Creature Dance" in the Wanjiacun village.
(2024-11-06). The Little Sister. ecns.cn This film invites the audience to delve into the profound relationship between sisters, to understand their sisterly bond and love for each other, as well as their worldview on life, tradition, and family.
(2024-11-06). The Road of China 2020. ecns.cn At the beginning of 2020, young people from Spain, Russia, Singapore, the United States, Germany, Brazil and other countries came to China to carry out the Looking China Youth Project separately.
(2024-11-06). Escaping the Fence. ecns.cn
(2024-11-06). Countries in countries. ecns.cn In the year 2020 Pavel Tavares, during the quarantine of Covid-19, makes his first garden remembering his experience in Longji, China. Surprisingly, he have the opportunity to participate in Looking China 2020, where he meets Poli and another reality of farmers in that country, which inspires him. A beautiful friendship is born, surrounded by farming and family.
(2024-11-06). Sue Gray's ousting as Downing Street Chief of Staff is not what it seems. expose-news.com Sue Gray, previously in charge of the Partygate investigation, has been replaced by Morgan McSweeney as Chief of Staff for Keir Starmer. Sue Gray has been moved to a regional enforcement role …
(2024-11-06). UK pensioners will be frozen and starved to death by Starmer's left-wing Government. expose-news.com An estimated three-quarters of all UK pensioners receive a smaller pension than the Government is claiming. The standard pension is £169.50 a week and NOT £221.20 a week as the Government claims. …
(2024-11-06). Are dam removal projects championed by WWF the cause of the devastation from floods in Valencia? expose-news.com Spain has been actively dismantling dams and weirs in recent years, with a significant focus on removing structures that no longer serve a purpose or are deemed unnecessary. Spain has led the …
(2024-11-06). Law firm reveals the truth behind the UK's inheritance tax on farmers: It will free up land for "renewable energy" expose-news.com
(2024-11-06). Wi-Fi has the potential to influence brainwaves making people vulnerable to suggestibility. expose-news.com Wireless-fidelity ("Wi-Fi") is harmful due to radio-frequency radiation exposure, pulse-modulated RF carrying data, extremely low frequency ("ELF") effect on the brain and the Wi-Fi memory effect in body tissues. One of the …
(2024-11-06). Practice of "punitive front" in Kursk shows that there is no future for Ukrainian forces. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-11-06). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 985. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 985th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-11-06). Russia ratifies Pyongyang pact as N Korea, Ukraine troops in border clashes. aljazeera.com Ukraine and its allies say some North Korean soldiers are already deployed to fight in the Russian region of Kursk.
(2024-11-06). What does Trump 2.0 mean for US foreign policy? aljazeera.com Experts say Trump is likely to harden approach to Ukraine and China, and infuse more unpredictability in Middle East.
(2024-11-06). A new life in Egypt does not erase memories of Gaza. electronicintifada.net Each month we struggle to afford rent and the necessities of life.
(2024-11-06). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-11-06). ICRC in Afghanistan — Summary. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Philippines: Memories of Marawi. icrc.org Seven years after the conflict, families of missing are still seeking answers…
(2024-11-06). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference. icrc.org Geneva, 31 October (ICRC/IFRC)…
(2024-11-06). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Joint Statement on the 2024 Council of Delegates Outcomes. icrc.org Geneva, 29 October 2024…
(2024-11-06). Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks. icrc.org 28th October 2024…
(2024-11-06). Statement on Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment, UN Security Council Open Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation in New York, 25 October 2024…
(2024-11-06). Diosdado Cabello: President Maduro's Electoral Victory Stopped Fascism in its Tracks. orinocotribune.com Vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, expressed his belief that the victory of the Bolivarian Revolution on July 28 prevented the growth of fascism. | "Today we can say that Venezuela, on July 28, with the victory of the Bolivarian Revolution, stopped fascism in its tracks, here in Venezuela and in America. It paralyzed it because they were coming for Venezuela," he declared. | Cabello also stated that it has not been easy and recalled that Venezuela has the support of the free peoples of the world and friendly governments. | Facing the threat of fascism, Diosdado Cab…
(2024-11-06). Nintendo says Switch games will be playable on next console. aljazeera.com Japanese gaming giant is expected to launch follow-up to its wildly popular console next year.
(2024-11-06). Afghan opium cultivation bouncing back amid Taliban clampdown. aljazeera.com Poppy planting remains far below pre-ban levels, United Nations reports, despite rise of 19 percent year on year.
(2024-11-06). Australia spy chief says West faces new Russia, China, Iran, N Korea 'axis'. aljazeera.com
(2024-11-06). Ex-defence contractor gets 15 years in massive US Navy corruption scandal. aljazeera.com The Malaysian national was brought back to the US in 2023 after he snipped his GPS monitor and fled to Venezuela.
(2024-11-06). Fact Check: Were ICE officers told to avoid uniforms while US voting? aljazeera.com
(2024-11-06). Police fire tear gas at Serbians protesting deadly station roof collapse. aljazeera.com Demonstrators demand arrests and accountability after 14 people were killed and three others were critically injured.
(2024-11-06). Republican candidate Trump takes early victory lap with Mar-a-Lago speech. aljazeera.com Though news outlets have not yet named him the winner, Trump celebrated his anticipated victory with allies and family.
(2024-11-06). Republicans flip the US Senate, ending three years of Democrat control. aljazeera.com The loss of Senate seats in Ohio and West Virginia tipped the balance of power in the upper house of the US Congress.
(2024-11-06). Snow caps Japan's Mount Fuji to end record lapse. aljazeera.com Reported snowfall on iconic mountain is the latest in 130 years following autumn warmth.
(2024-11-06). FBI says Russia behind hoax bomb threats targeting Georgia polling places. aljazeera.com Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the state will not be intimidated by phony bomb threats.
(2024-11-06). Protesters reach Netanyahu's residence after defence minister firing. aljazeera.com Protesters in Israel demonstrated outside of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence.
(2024-11-06). Republicans win control of the US Senate. aljazeera.com The AP says Republicans have won back control of the US Senate, giving the party a major power centre in Washington DC.
(2024-11-06). A 'revenge' administration? What four more years of Trump could mean. aljazeera.com Experts warn of 'slide to authoritarianism' as Trump promises to crack down on critics, enact hardline policies.
(2024-11-06). China hands death sentence to state secrets leaker. aljazeera.com Former state agency employee condemned for leaking classified information to foreign intelligence agencies.
(2024-11-06). Who Is Israel Katz, Israel's new defence minister? aljazeera.com As Israel wages war in Gaza and Lebanon, Prime Minister Netanyahu has replaced Yoav Gallant with a hardline ally.
(2024-11-06). Enlightened Americans must now rise up and resist. aljazeera.com Having grabbed power again, Trump will likely destroy himself. But he must not be allowed to destroy America.
(2024-11-06). Video: Donald Trump wins the US presidency. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has been elected US president for the second time, according to The Associated Press news agency.
(2024-11-06). Trump foreign policy expected to abandon "rules of the game" aljazeera.com Scott Lucas talks about why he believes a Trump presidency will drastically shift US foreign policy away from diplomacy.
(2024-11-06). Trump presidency to focus on American "nation building" aljazeera.com Marwan Bishara on how a Trump presidency is expected to focus on domestic issues, while withdrawing from global policing…
(2024-11-06). Early warning system for viruses led by Imperial alumnus wins GBx award. imperial.ac.uk An early warning system for viruses developed by an Imperial alumus has won an award at the prestigious GREAT GBx Gala in San Francisco.
(2024-11-06). How British media is turning on Zelensky. And why. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-06). The 'Hostile' Deadline Forcing Refugees Into Destitution and Indignity on British Streets. bylinetimes.com "I've been looking since the start of August, before my last Home Office interview," the 31-year-old, who volunteers her time with the charity Once she was granted refugee status in September 2024, she was warned, like any other recently recognised refugee, that she had a 28-day move on period to open a bank account, apply for Universal Credit, and find housing. | That's when things started to go wrong. | "Even though I have a job offer, landlords don't accept you without payslips", she says. | "They dismiss you. I…
(2024-11-06). Former presidents of Colombia's congress formally accused of corruption. colombiareports.com Colombia's Supreme Court formally accused the former presidents of Congress of allegedly receiving bribes to secure their support for government reforms. The formal accusation against former Senate President Ivan Name…
(2024-11-06). Scuffle in Parliament: Among Suspends Over 10 MPs. plusnews.ug 
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has suspended several MPs for three consecutive sittings after a fistfighting that involved MPs Francis Zaake (Mityana Municipality) and Anthony Akol (Kilak North county). The suspended lawmakers include Francis Zaake, Anthony Akol, Shamim Malende, Wakayima Musoke, Aloysius Mukasa, and Charles Tebandeke. Others are Isiah Sassaga and Asinansi Nyakato, …
(2024-11-06). US: Second Trump Term a Threat to Rights in US, World. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Republican President-elect Donald Trump after speaking at a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 5, 2024. (C) 2024 | © 2024 Carlos Osorio/AP Photo…
(2024-11-06). Small, with space to share. anabaptistworld.org At Sermon on the Mount Mennonite Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., we know we are small because, while some congregations have small groups of around 20 people, our entire email list is 20 people.
(2024-11-06). What if small congregations pooled their resources? anabaptistworld.org Nearly 25 years ago, in the Ministry Inquiry Program at Goshen College, I met with a pastor as a potential intern. The first thing he said was: "The way we do church in North America doesn't work."
(2024-11-06). Release: Criminal appeal to be heard in case of alleged Israeli military recruitment. justpeaceadvocates.ca PRESS RELEASE For immediate distribution November 5, 2024 Criminal appeal to be heard in case of alleged Israeli military recruitment TORONTO — On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal will hear arguments in a two-year legal battle centred around allegations involving alleged Israeli military recruitment in Canada. In September 2022, a Justice …
(2024-11-06). Birth Is Deadly: Anti-Natalist Propaganda in Mainstream Cinema. muslimskeptic.com "Anti-natalism," i.e., the idea that mankind should not procreate, is often associated with the more pessimistic trends of philosophy or literature, with the likes of Schopenhauer, Emil Cioran, and, more recently, Thomas Ligotti. Though each of these individuals differ in their tones, they are nonetheless united in a sort of active nihilism, arguing that the …
(2024-11-06). Gaza tells us who we are. strategic-culture.su One way or another the killing in Gaza will end one day. But the forces within us which gave rise to that butchery will live on long after the sounds of the drones and explosions have ceased. | Join us on , , and . | Cont…
(2024-11-06). U.S. omnipresent in all major EU defense and strategic projects. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-06). Thailand: New report reveals conditions in the most secretive places of detention. fidh.org
(2024-11-06). Women in detention in Thailand: Submission to the United Nations working group on discrimination against women and girls. fidh.org
(2024-11-06). Gas Power Will Remain Crucial. wattsupwiththat.com So it is quite wrong to imply, which NESO seem to, that gas will only make a small contribution. | On the contrary, it is absolutely fundamental to the grid.
(2024-11-06). Matric Exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions. sanews.gov.za Matric Exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the administration of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams has been progressing well thus far, showcasing the strength and resilience of the education sector systems. | Today marks the 12th day of the matric exams which commenced on 21 October 2024. | "I am delighted to report that so far, the administration of this year's NSC exams has been progressing well, showcasing the strength and resilience of our systems. | "These exams mark a critical milestone for our learners, who have spent years wo…
(2024-11-06). South Africa reaffirms commitment achieve New Urban Agenda. sanews.gov.za South Africa reaffirms commitment achieve New Urban Agenda | Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to ensuring that the country achieves the New Urban Agenda in a more sustainable way. | Kubayi was speaking at a ministerial roundtable on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) Summit, currently underway in Cairo, Egypt. | The ministerial roundtable was hosted by the United Nations-Habitat Executive Director, Anacláudia Rossbach, on Tuesday. | It explored how different spheres of government, from national to local, can work better together to achieve the…
(2024-11-06). Arts and creative industries can drive behavioural change. sanews.gov.za Arts and creative industries can drive behavioural change | The arts and creative industries hold the unique power to build empathy and drive behavioural change, says Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike. | Letsike was speaking at a stakeholder engagement on the empowerment of women, youth and people with disabilities held at The Playhouse Company in Durban on Tuesday. | Held under the theme: "Addressing social ills through the creative industry", the stakeholder engagement addressed the creative industry as a vehicle to highlight th…
(2024-11-06). Nelson Mandela Bay metro works to restore power. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay metro works to restore power | Newly elected mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Babalwa Lobishe, has reassured residents that electricity supply will be restored soon., , This follows heavy rains on Monday which affected municipal infrastructure across the metro, resulting in power outages, road closures and blocked stormwater drains., , Lobishe said various teams are on the ground working diligently to resolve the faults and other service delivery efforts. | The mayor led a delegation of officials in Kariega and KwaNobuhle on Tuesday, to assess the metro's response and…
(2024-11-06). Young leaders encouraged to apply for NYDA Board positions. sanews.gov.za Young leaders encouraged to apply for NYDA Board positions | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has encouraged young leaders to consider applying for positions at the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Board. | Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, said the department is seeking individuals who are passionate, capable, and committed to creating meaningful change. | "[We are seeking] youth with a deep understanding of community needs and a drive to uplift and empower their peers. This is a valua…
(2024-11-06). Hlabisa checks on state of readiness ahead of Presidential Imbizo. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa checks on state of readiness ahead of Presidential Imbizo | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has convened an inter-ministerial task team in preparation for the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo, which is scheduled for this Friday. | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake the DDM Presidential Imbizo at the Umnini Sportfield in Umgababa in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, on 8 November 2024. | In attendance will be Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, MECs, mayors, councillors and traditional leaders. | According to the Department of Cooper…
(2024-11-06). Mashatile chairs inaugural meeting of newly appointed Human Resource Development Council. sanews.gov.za Mashatile chairs inaugural meeting of newly appointed Human Resource Development Council | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stressed the importance of reigniting efforts to drive human resource development initiatives, so as to urgently tackle the three critical challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality. | The Deputy President was speaking as the Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), where he led the inaugural meeting of the newly appointed council on Tuesday. | The newly appointed HRDC members include representatives from government, organised labour, organised business, as we…
(2024-11-06). Climate: Losing Politics (time to end the futile, wasteful crusade?). wattsupwiththat.com "Inflation and high interest rates could be blamed on high government spending stimulating excessive demand. High gas prices could be blamed on suspending drilling permits and the termination of the Keystone pipeline project."
(2024-11-06). Urban Legends of Climate Change: Palm Springs, California. wattsupwiththat.com This is the first of what will likely be a series of posts regarding urban heat island (UHI) effects in daily record high temperatures. My previous UHI work has been using the GHCN monthly average station data of "Tavg" (the average of the daily maximum [Tmax] and minimum [Tmin] temperatures). So, I'm moving from Tavg to Tmax (since record high temperatures are of so much interest), and daily rather than monthly values (although I will also sometimes include monthly results to provide context).
(2024-11-06). China : Alarming degradation of Xu Zhiyong's health in arbitrary detention. fidh.org
(2024-11-06). India : Intensification of the harassment against Babloo Loitongbam. fidh.org IND 004 / 1024 / OBS 042 Intimidation / Harassment India October 23, 2024
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(2024-11-06). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-11-06). Mozambique: Over ten protesters killed by police amid severe wave of human rights violations. fidh.org
(2024-11-06). Justice Minister Simelane to visit Durban Magistrate's Court. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister Simelane to visit Durban Magistrate's Court | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, is expected to visit the Durban Magistrate's Court to assess progress in the implementation of the virtual remand detainee system on Friday. | According to the department, the court has experienced "numerous connectivity challenges that have delayed the roll out the virtual remand detainee system". | "As part of the visit, the Minister will together with Deputy Minister Andries Nel engage with officials from the Justice, Correctional Services and South African Police Services as well as…
(2024-11-06). President Ramaphosa to conduct multi-pronged KZN visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to conduct multi-pronged KZN visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal over the next three days. | The visit will start with the unveiling of the King Shaka Zulu statue at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, where both the President and King Misuzulu KwaZwelithini will deliver addresses. | "His Majesty King Misuzulu KwaZwelithini and Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli will join the President in officiating this tribute to King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founding father of the Zulu nation, whose leadership and military strategy forged one of the most p…
(2024-11-06). Israeli Cities Erupt in Protest Over Dismissal of Defense Minister. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-06). Trump's Historic Comeback Secures 2024 Win, GOP Likely Retains Congress. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-06). Exclusive video: Zionist appears to direct police on whom to arrest during London Gaza march. skwawkbox.org 
Pro-Israel counter-demonstration figure filmed appearing to point police toward people he wants detained The 12-minute long footage from the national march for Palestine and against Israel's genocide appears to show a man in a yellow vest — some kind of marshal of the tiny pro-Israel counter-demonstration, judging by his position in the area in front …
(2024-11-06). In Turnaround, Trump Touts Victory: Republicans Take Senate, Likely Hold House. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-06). Israel's Right-Wing Leaders Welcome Trump's Win, Hope for Stronger Support in West Bank. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-06). Lebanese Rescuers Search Rubble After Israeli Strike Kills 20 South of Beirut. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-06). Turkey's Nationalist Party Pushes for Constitutional Amendment To Extend Erdogan's Rule. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-06). Kid Cudi‬ expands into fashion world with latest Members Of The Rage collection. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-11-06). CPJ, 27 partners call on Sandvine to strengthen commitment to human rights and remediate harms. sandvine.com
(2024-11-06). UN Secretary-General and the ethics of engaging with Putin. onlineopinion.com.au On one side, critics argue that Guterres's cordial engagement with Vladimir Putin is tantamount to endorsing his actions.
(2024-11-06). Democrats' Green New Deal will keep the poor…poor, and the rich…rich! onlineopinion.com.au The derivatives manufactured from raw crude oil are the basis of more than 6,000 products in our society that did not exist 200 years ago.
(2024-11-06). Right, Our World In Data, Climate Change Is Increasing Crop Yields, Concern About Future Decline Is Unwarranted. wattsupwiththat.com You can't have high yields without CO2 and modern, fossil fuel intensive, agricultural infrastructure. That's the overall lesson readers should take away from Ritchie's Our World In Data series of articles.
(2024-11-06). Prince William Inspires Hope with Earthshot Prize Amid Climate Challenges. devdiscourse.com Prince William is championing optimism within the climate activism community through his multi-million dollar Earthshot Prize. Speaking in South Africa this week, William emphasized the crucial role of younger generations in tackling environmental challenges and expressed hope for a brighter future despite political hurdles.
(2024-11-06). AI Partnership Revolutionizes Regulatory Processes in Life Sciences. devdiscourse.com Quantiphi, a prominent player in AI-driven digital engineering, and DDReg, a leader in regulatory expertise, have formed a strategic partnership to tackle regulatory challenges faced by the life sciences sector. This alliance aims to leverage AI to expedite the introduction of new therapies to market.
(2024-11-06). Rahul Gandhi's Call for Caste Census Sparks Nationwide Debate. devdiscourse.com Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, has rekindled the debate surrounding a caste census in India, arguing for its implementation to expose injustices faced by Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis. Gandhi insists that the exercise will ensure justice across all societal sections, including women and minorities.
(2024-11-06). PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme: Empowering India's Future with Student Loans. devdiscourse.com The Indian government has launched the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, a transformative initiative providing loans to students aspiring for higher education. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan revealed that this scheme aligns with the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by offering financial aid to over one lakh students annually.
(2024-11-06). Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Controversy: Dual Allegiances Under Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court was informed that a CBI investigation has commenced regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status. The dispute arose from a PIL filed in the Allahabad High Court by Karnataka BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir.
(2024-11-06). Elephant Deaths in Bandhavgarh: Awaiting Forensic Answers. devdiscourse.com In a developing story, forensic reports regarding the deaths of ten elephants at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh are expected shortly. These reports are anticipated to elucidate the causes of these unfortunate incidents, according to a high-ranking forest official.
(2024-11-06). Esaote Expands with New Manufacturing Hub in India. devdiscourse.com Esaote Group, a prominent Italian leader in medical imaging technology, has established a new manufacturing site in New Delhi, India, under its subsidiary Esaote Asia Pacific Diagnostic Private Limited. Known for pioneering ultrasound technology and diagnostic innovations, this move reinforces Esaote's commitment to expanding its footprint in burgeoning markets.
(2024-11-06). IDF's destruction of northern Gaza reveals the government's plan: We're here to stay. haaretz.com The IDF has expelled residents from the northern quarter of Gaza and is preparing to keep hold of the area. This raises concerns that, contrary to his declarations, Netanyahu plans to realize the resettlement vision of his extreme-right partners — even at the cost of the hostages' lives…
(2024-11-06). Robert Kagan on how America's democratic future hangs in the balance, and why he quit The Washington Post. haaretz.com U.S. historian Robert Kagan was one of the first on the right to see Trump as an existential threat. Last week, he quit the Washington Post when Jeff Bezos decided against endorsing a candidate. 'I think Bezos wanted to wait until he was confident that Trump looked like a winner,' he says…
(2024-11-06). Son of murdered hostage on BibiLeaks case: 'the government is against us'. haaretz.com Boaz Zalmanowitz, whose father Aryeh died after 40 days in captivity at the age of 86, says that released hostages who encountered Aryeh told him that he kept his sense of humor and offered them words of encouragement, despite the impossible conditions and his deteriorating medical condition…
(2024-11-06). Netanyahu's cynical, shameless gamble on Israel's security didn't solve his political crisis. haaretz.com The true scale of the damage the prime minister has wrought by firing Gallant will not be measured by the size of protests. Netanyahu lost the trust of half the people, who won't entrust their children to a leader who acts like an unchecked autocrat…
(2024-11-06). Forty arrested in Tel Aviv protests after Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant. haaretz.com LEBANON: IDF attacks Hezbollah storage facilities in Syria ‚ñ IRAN: Tehran would respond to Israel's strike in a 'measured' way, Iran's FM says ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-06). Gallant is fourth defense minister to be fired or resign over disputes with Netanyahu. haaretz.com Yitzhak Mordechai, Moshe Ya'alon and Avigdor Lieberman all served as defense ministers in Netanyahu governments between the late 90s and 2018. Each has their own disagreements with the prime minister, and didn't see the end of their terms…
(2024-11-06). Barrage of 10 rockets from Lebanon targets Tel Aviv, central and northern Israel, IDF says. haaretz.com LEBANON: IDF attacks Hezbollah storage facilities in Syria ‚ñ IRAN: Tehran would respond to Israel's strike in a 'measured' way, Iran's FM says ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-06). Real Madrid beaten at home to AC Milan to complicate Champions League. independent.co.ug 
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid's qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League suffered a major setback on Tuesday when it was beaten 3-1 at home to AC Milan. The defeat leaves Real Madrid with six points from its first four matches in the tournament, with a visit to play Liverpool at …
(2024-11-06). Children challenge government on poor social services, talent identification. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children have asked the government to prioritize better social services and the promotion of talent as a solution to poverty. Speaking during the launch of the National Coalition to End Child Poverty, young people voiced their concerns about the current state of education, healthcare, and opportunities for talent development. …
(2024-11-06). EAC chief Nduva warns of dangers of protectionism. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are fears that the factors and developments that led to the collapse of the first East African Community in the 1970s are increasingly evident in the current bloc. While the first EAC existed for only 10 years, the revived version is marking 25 years this month, albeit amid …
(2024-11-06). In Luwero, CAO orders interdicted town clerk back to work. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer Innocent Asaba Birekayaho has lifted the interdiction of the Luwero town clerk Lydia Nabaasa. In April this year, the Inspector General of Government-IGG Beti Kamya ordered the interdiction of Luwero town clerk after receiving complaints against her for allegedly engaging in Irregular disposal …
(2024-11-06). Teams to observe minute of silence for Ugandan referee who died on duty. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All clubs in the Star Times Uganda Premier League have been directed to observe a moment of silence across fixtures in tribute to referee Peter Kabugo. The UPL Secretariat announced that the minute of silence will be observed at the start of each game, beginning with the National Enterprises …
(2024-11-06). Arifu and BrighterMonday Uganda empower 250,000 women. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of TATC, …
(2024-11-06). Bridging the Gap: How the GROW project is connecting women entrepreneurs to financial resources in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Helena Mayanja | The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses, has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women entrepreneurs have benefited from The …
(2024-11-06). CIIE a key trade platform for Africa, says South African expert. independent.co.ug 
People pose for photos at the booth of South Africa at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) Myburgh said China's efforts to promote high-level opening-up are welcomed by African countries and will boost Africa's economic recovery and growth. JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | The China International …
(2024-11-06). PLE 2024: UNEB increases presence in malpractice hotspots. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has intensified its efforts to curb examination malpractice by doubling its presence in areas identified as malpractice hotspots. This move comes as Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) commence across the country. Rose Nabukenya Mukasa, the principal examination officer in charge of PLE at UNEB, highlighted that the board has …
(2024-11-06). PLE disrupted in hard to reach areas as landslides block roads in Sironko. independent.co.ug 
Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary seven candidates in Sironko district were stranded for nearly two hours due to a delayed delivery of the primary leaving examination papers this morning. The delay was caused by landslides that blocked roads, affecting the distribution of the exam papers. The landslides occurred after a heavy downpour that lasted …
(2024-11-06). She Cranes ready for action in New Zealand. independent.co.ug 
New Zealand | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's national netball team, the She Cranes, has arrived in New Zealand for the Fast5 Netball World Series, set to take place from November 9 to 10. Head coach Nelson Bogere selected a squad of ten players last week, including Mary Nuba, Shadia Nasanga, Christine Kango, Irene Eyaru, Margaret …
(2024-11-06). Speaker suspends MPs Akol, Zaake and 10 others after fight. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House's reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake's seat to make a point of order on the …
(2024-11-06). St Anthony's hospital fundraiser postponed after it coincides with President Museveni visit to Bukedi. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This weekend's grand fundraising dinner in support of the renovation of St Anthony's Hospital in Tororo has been postponed, after organizers realized all MPs from Tororo Archdiocese would be engaged in a presidential tour of Bukedi district. Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among and Archbishop Dr. Emmanuel Obbo were supposed to …
(2024-11-06). Uganda AIDS Commission asked to refocus HIV messages to save teenagers. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has been asked to consider refocusing the available HIV prevention messages as a strategic method to re-energize the fight to eliminate the virus by 2030. The HIV status report by the Uganda Aids Commission indicates that Uganda has recently registered a decrease in the general …
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon. Dr. Kakar says almost one-third of those Halloween hand injuries are among kids ages 10 to 14. And most of them happen when people are carving pumpkins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Boosting kids' health literacy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way to enhance health literacy for kids through engaging books to inform and inspire young people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: How change in sunlight can affect your mood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many parts of the U.S. — and the world — will soon "fall back" as daylight saving time ends and clocks fall back one hour. This year, the change takes place in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3. That means an extra hour of sleep — and earlier sunrises and sunsets. How does less sun affect your mood and level of energy? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says…
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cardiac amyloidosis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis shortly after his 70th birthday. It's difficult to pronounce let alone understand. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Am I at risk if it is genetic? ANSWER: Amyloidosis is a rare condition defined by the abnormal production of proteins that bind together to form amyloid proteins. These amyloids can gather in different organs throughout the body, including the heart, liver and kidneys. When amyloids form in the…
(2024-11-06). The 4 types of systemic therapy for breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Editor's note: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Treatment for breast cancer can come in many forms. In addition to surgery to remove cancerous tissue and radiation therapy, breast cancer also is commonly treated with drugs that are taken orally or intravenously, as an infusion into a vein. Drugs that treat cancer also are called systemic therapies. Types of systemic therapies for breast cancer include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted-drug therapy and immunotherapy. "The goal of…
(2024-11-06). Hepatic artery infusion pump therapy for colorectal liver metastases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When facing colorectal liver metastases or colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, finding effective treatment options can be challenging. Dr. Katherine Poruk, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic, says a specialized therapy known as hepatic artery infusion pump (HAIP) chemotherapy is an option for some. Watch: Dr. Katherine Poruk explains hepatic artery infusion pump therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWYe1mON_-w Journalists: Broadcast-quality sound bites with Dr. Poruk are available in the downloads at the end of the…
(2024-11-06). Manufacturing engineers on the cusp of delivering new biotherapies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Manufacturing engineers are at the forefront of bringing new medicines derived from human sources such as cells, blood and genes to patients. They produce what are often first-of-their kind biotherapies for diseases that previously had few or no treatment options. "The most interesting thing about our job is being able to be part of a team that brings transformative cell-based therapies to the clinic," says Kyle Ecker, advanced biomanufacturing engineer supervisor at Mayo Clinic in…
(2024-11-06). Adapting to life after spinal cord injury with rehab and determination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What began as a creative backyard project changed Laurie Reese's life forever. An avid gardener, Laurie envisioned turning an unused outhouse on their property into an ideal garden shed. So on a November day in 2007, Laurie's husband, Pete, used their skid loader to move the structure. While Laurie was guiding Pete, she noticed the outhouse was wobbling, so she put her hands out to steady it. That's when the structure fell over, trapping Laurie…
(2024-11-06). Cracking the code ⚪ how the Human Phenotype Ontology advances genetic discovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are using a new tool known as the Human Phenotype Ontology to help them identify previously unknown genetic diseases and diagnose the people who have them.
(2024-11-06). (VIDEO) Harnessing the power of innovation and a patient's will to survive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Shraddha Kaltgutar at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ At 27 years old, Shraddha Kalgutkar was told she had less than a year to live. Determined to prove everyone wrong, she turned to Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Now Shraddha is living proof of the power of innovation combined with a patient's will to survive. Watch: Harnessing the power of innovation and a patient's will to survive www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlFER2E3OEo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (4: 03) is in the downloads at…
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How breast cancer screening can save lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm about to turn 40, and I'm nervous about getting my first mammogram. I hear they can be uncomfortable or even painful. Is breast cancer screening really that important? ANSWER: It can be a bit daunting at first, but breast cancer screening helps people live longer. Screening can catch cancer early, either in the precancerous stage or when it's localized to a very small part of the body. When we can catch…
(2024-11-06). Dancer reclaims her life after years of chronic pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abbie Langton started dancing at age 3. Although she's trained across the spectrum of dance genres — including ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz — lyrical and contemporary are her favorites. Abbie's passion for performing led her to receive a scholarship for competitive dance at a university in Connecticut. But during her sophomore year, debilitating pain in her arm and neck forced her to hang up her dance shoes. Trouble finding a root cause Pain…
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic's data-driven quest to advance individualized medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Inside every person are nearly 3 billion DNA base pairs, trillions of cells and microbes, thousands of genes and hundreds of thousands of proteins and other key molecules — a vast collection of data holding clues to health and disease. At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, a digital transformation is equipping clinicians with tools to analyze this data and unlock critical insights for patient care. This advancement has the potential to enhance diagnoses and…
(2024-11-06). Innovative therapy helps one man with cancer pay it forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brian Principe, 60, knew he needed to get a colonoscopy. He'd been putting it off for years. The truth was, he'd had the colorectal exam already — when he was in his 20s and experiencing unexplained abdominal pain. At the time, the colonoscopy detected polyps, which are abnormal tissue growths, but, he says, "No one told me how important it was to follow up." Last summer, after a lot of urging from his doctor, Brian…
(2024-11-06). Research shows new method helps doctors safely remove dangerous heart infections without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Doctors at Mayo Clinic used a new catheter-based approach to draw out resistant pockets of infection that settle in the heart, known as right-sided infective endocarditis, without surgery. Unless treated quickly, the walled-off infections can grow, severely damaging heart valves and potentially affecting other organs as well. In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained….
(2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic experts highlight advances in breast cancer research: Decreasing the need for chemotherapy and reducing the intensity of radiation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Lifesaving cancer therapies can cause serious side effects, both immediately and later in life. "It is essential to continue to study innovative approaches that will eradicate the disease but won't diminish the quality of life for patients diagnosed with cancer," says Roberto Leon-Ferre, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. With breast cancer rates rising among younger people, the need for treatments that provide excellent outcomes with fewer side effects is…
(2024-11-06). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Stroke treatment Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. When the symptoms of stroke present, calling 911 and seeking care immediately is the most crucial step to prevent disability or death.‚Å The 4 types of systemic therapy for…
(2024-11-06). A shared journey through breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jane Hanson and Samantha Duke When Samantha Duke discovered she had breast cancer, she didn't have to look far for support. Her mother Jane walked a similar path 16 years earlier. Inspired both by her mom and the strong network of healthcare physicians and professionals on her team, Samantha remained positive throughout her treatment and is committed to advancing research on breast cancer. Jane Hanson vividly recalls the day in late April 2022 when her…
(2024-11-06). Seasonal affective disorder: More than feeling sad. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During certain seasons of the year, you may notice changes in your energy level, sleep and interest in activities. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is related to the changes in seasons. Symptoms typically appear in the fall, continue through the winter months and eventually go away in the spring or summer. Affective disorders are mood disorders that have an impactful change in emotions and affect. Affective disorders significantly affect feelings…
(2024-11-06). Trump gana las elecciones de EE. UU y regresará a la Casa Blanca. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump logró un triunfo ante Kamala Harris que le permite un regreso a la presidencia de Estados Unidos.Trump, que ganó las elecciones de 2016 y perdió las de 2020, se impuso con una rápida ventaja a Harris.
(2024-11-06). Cuba y China avanzan en la cooperación en Salud. cubadebate.cu El ministro cubano subrayó la importancia de los lazos históricos entre ambos países: "Valoramos altamente las relaciones económicas y políticas que han mantenido nuestras naciones durante más de seis décadas. Estamos seguros de que su estancia impulsará esos nexos en el sector de la Salud".
(2024-11-06). La estrella de Los Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, es sometido a una cirugía en el hombro. cubadebate.cu Shohei Ohtani se sometió este martes a una cirugía artroscópica para reparar una ruptura del labrum en su hombro izquierdo, lesión que el astro de los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles sufrió el 26 de octubre durante el segundo juego de la Serie Mundial.
(2024-11-06). UNE prevé afectación de 1 354 MW en horario pico de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu Para el pico se estima la entrada de 2 motores de la patana de Melones con 36 MW y la recuperación de 80 MW en centrales de generación distribuida que están fuera por combustible. se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 1616 MW y una demanda máxima de 2900 MW, para un déficit de 1284 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1354 MW en este horario.
(2024-11-06). Minuto a minuto: Cuba ante el paso de Rafael, jornada del 6 de noviembre. cubadebate.cu El huracán Rafael constituye una amenaza directa para el territorio cubano, con mayor énfasis en la zona occidental y central del país. Lluvias y vientos fuertes se esperan a su paso por la nación. Cubadebate mantiene su cobertura minuto a minuto ante la incidencia de este fenómeno meteorológico.
(2024-11-06). Sabor y tradición: Rissoto, lasaña casera en sartén y crispelle. cubadebate.cu Hoy les traigo algunos platos sencillos que, como siempre digo, si podemos los hacemos o guardamos la recetas para el momento adecuado. Espero los disfruten: rissoto, lasaña casera en sartén, crispelle.
(2024-11-06). Cuba y Laos: el orgullo por 50 años de profunda amistad. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia del Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, tuvo lugar en la tarde de este martes, en el Palacio de la Revolución, el Acto por el aniversario 50 de las relaciones diplomáticas entre la República de Cuba y la República Democrática Popular Lao.
(2024-11-06). Siria: El francés Sabri Essid será juzgado por genocidio y crímenes de lesa humanidad. fidh.org
(2024-11-06). Qué trae la prensa cubana, miércoles 6 de noviembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu