(2022-05-23). US military delivery of baby formula from Germany does little to stem supply crisis. wsws.org The Biden administration Operation Fly Formula offers no solution to the deepening baby formula shortage crisis facing working class families across the US.
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic expert's advice for parents during baby formula shortage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Infant caregivers are finding empty store shelves where baby formula was once stocked. They may be turning to online searches and even alternative solutions, such as making homemade baby formula. While it may sound like a good idea, Dr. Kelsey Klaas, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says feeding your baby homemade formula is not safe for multiple reasons. Watch: Mayo Clinic expert offers advice during baby formula shortage. youtu.be/zP_PeQpndxs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video is available in the…
(2022-05-23). "False positives": The cold-blooded murder of over 6,400 poor civilians by Colombian military assassins between 2002 and 2008. wsws.org The aim of this atrocity was to inflate the death toll in order to deceive the Colombian people as to the military's success in the war against the guerrilla Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces, FARC, and to garner billons in military aid from the U.S.
(2022-05-23). Biden's trip to Asia prepares for military confrontation with China. wsws.org Biden's trip to Asia underscores the fact that US imperialism is recklessly pursuing a strategy aimed at securing control of the strategic Eurasian landmass and its resources and preventing any challenge to its global hegemony by Russia or China.
(2022-05-23). New Zealand Labour government's budget imposes new burdens on working class. wsws.org While providing nothing to address soaring social inequality, and dismantling COVID protections, the Ardern government is diverting billions of dollars to integrate New Zealand into US war plans against Russia and China.
(2022-05-23). China's policy bank has provided 25.2 bln yuan in elderly care loans since 2021. ecns.cn China Development Bank, one of the country's policy banks, has extended 25.2 billion yuan (3.77 billion U.S. dollars) in loans for elderly care services since 2021, the start of the country's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
(2022-05-23). The Assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh: Who Gave the Order? mintpressnews.com 
When the Israeli press report on a killing, they never fail to toe the government line, so the Palestinian is always a terrorist or part of a violent riot. He or they, as the case may be, had to be dealt with, and the courageous Israeli fighters did so.
(2022-05-23). Sanctions — wrecking ball in a global economy. workers.org 
U.S. government strategists are using sanctions as a wrecking ball to demolish the globalized economy. It is a desperate struggle to preserve their global hegemony and a unipolar world. The policy of consciously demolishing supply chains of essential products amounts to a reckless war on defenseless civilian populations. Sanctions disrupt . . . |
(2022-05-23). Newly-organized mental health workers at 3 Minneapolis hospitals set to strike Tuesday. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Tuesday May 24, over 500 mental health workers will walk off the jobs at three hospitals in the Minneapolis metro area. The striking groups include mental health coordinators and psych techs, along with other job classes that perform mental health work. | All three of the groups have organized and joined SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa (SEIU HCMNIA) in the last eight months and are fighting for their first contract. They work at Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Allina Health's Unity Hospital in the Twin Cities suburb of Fridley, and MHealth Fairview Riverside Ho…
(2022-05-23). Sweden and Finland in NATO: Interesting Positions in Moscow and Ankara. orinocotribune.com By Yoselina Guevara May 20, 2022 | Sweden and Finland have announced their willingness to join NATO and have already taken the first steps by sending the Atlantic organization a formal application for membership. The move, evidently in response to Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, is creating excitement in the chancelleries of the 30 NATO member countries. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has assured that the two nations "will be welcomed with open arms and the process will be swift". But Turkey does not agree with this accession, so it is very likely that the road will not be easy for…
(2022-05-23). Irán promete vengar muerte de militar de Guardia Revolucionaria. telesurtv.net El presidente iraní, Ebrahim Raisi, sostuvo que es "definitiva" la venganza por la sangre derramada del militar iraní.
(2022-05-23). Colombia's election campaigns come to an end amid extreme tensions. colombiareports.com 
Candidates in Colombia's elections finalized their campaigns on Sunday amid extreme tensions. Opposition Senator Gustavo Petro, the frontrunner in the race, ended his campaign on the central Bolivar Square in…
(2022-05-23). Italian Workers Strike Against NATO Imperialist War In Ukraine-Report By Si Cobas. indybay.org On Friday May 20, 2022, Italian workers from the union Si Cobas and other unions went on strike to oppose the NATO continuing to ship weapons to Ukraine. Roberto Luzzi a representative of Si Cobas talks about the reasons for their strike action against war.
(2022-05-23). Italian Workers Strike Against NATO Imperialist War In Ukraine-Report By Si Cobas. indybay.org On Friday May 20, 2022, Italian workers from the union Si Cobas and other unions went on strike to oppose the NATO continuing to ship weapons to Ukraine. Roberto Luzzi a representative of Si Cobas talks about the reasons for their strike action against war.
(2022-05-23). Entregan expediente de asesinato de periodista de Al Jazeera a la Corte Penal Internacional. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de Palestina entregaron el expediente con materiales del asesinato de la periodista del canal catarí Al Jazeera, Shireen Abu Akleh, a la Corte Penal Internacional en La Haya (Países Bajos). Así lo reveló el ministro de Exteriores de Palestina, Riyad al Maliki, en una entrevista con la agencia turca Andalou publicada este lunes.
(2022-05-23). Saudi Arabia Snubs US, Rejects Russia Boycott, as Rumors Fly Biden may meet with the Crown Prince. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Even as the possibility of a visit to Riyadh by President Joe Biden after his upcoming trip to Israel is being rumored, Saudi Arabia is signalling that it cannot be brought on board with the NATO effort to sanction Russia. Last week the Saudi Minister of Energy, Abdul Aziz bin …
(2022-05-23). The Depravity of the Armchair Communists. thesaker.is By Kahlil Wall-Johnson for the Saker Blog The inter-imperialist camp, as it has been called, has dedicated itself to painting the Ukraine conflict strictly in terms of inter-imperialist struggle. In…
(2022-05-23). Is the Climate Emergency being Turbocharged by the Ukraine War? juancole.com 
By Michael Klare | ( Tomdispatch.com ) The war in Ukraine has already caused massive death and destruction, with more undoubtedly to come as the fighting intensifies in the country's east and south. Many thousands of soldiers and civilians have already been killed or wounded, some 13 million Ukrainians have been forced from …
(2022-05-23). Is the Climate Emergency being Turbocharged by the Ukraine War? juancole.com By Michael Klare | ( Tomdispatch.com ) The war in Ukraine has already caused massive death and destruction, with more undoubtedly to come as the fighting intensifies in the country's east and south. Many thousands of soldiers and civilians have already been killed or wounded, some 13 million Ukrainians have been forced from …
(2022-05-23). Red theory: The role of the forces of production. fightbacknews.org Up to now we have studied dialectical materialism and given a general overview of its application to history, historical materialism. Now let's look more closely at some of the core concepts that make up Marxism's materialist conception of history, starting with the forces of production. | Any social system, whether we are talking about capitalism, socialism, feudalism, or what have you, has a particular mode of production upon which it is based. What do we mean by a mode of production? Simply put, it is a way of producing. A mode of production is the historically constituted way in which production is carried o…
(2022-05-23). Death of UK teacher Donna Coleman blamed on "community transmission" despite Burnley College breaching COVID rules. wsws.org Throughout the pandemic, the Health and Safety Executive has enforced not public health procedures, but the government's anti-scientific herd immunity strategy. Even where it has been forced to acknowledge grave breaches of public health measures, it concludes with a cover up.
(2022-05-23). University and College Union sabotages college strike in northwest England. wsws.org On the eve of the stoppage, the UCU at Bury College called off action after negotiating a below-inflation deal with management.
(2022-05-23). Australian election result shows mass hostility to Labor and the Liberal-Nationals. wsws.org The vote for the major parties has fallen to the lowest level in history, revealing a historic crisis of the parliamentary set-up and of capitalist rule.
(2022-05-23). Berlin: Judiciary bans pro-Palestinian demonstrations. wsws.org The claim by Berlin police that the demo ban was intended to prevent anti-Semitic insults and riots is clearly a pretext.
(2022-05-23). Strikes mount across Spain against spiralling cost of living. wsws.org In the past weeks, a series of strikes have broken out across the Spain to demand higher wages, an end to precarious temporary work and against intolerable social conditions.
(2022-05-23). Little Nightmares II: Confronting and escaping from a rotting, dystopian world. wsws.org Tarsier Studios' Little Nightmares II i is a noteworthy contribution to the puzzle-platformer horror video game genre.
(2022-05-23). German Ford autoworkers at Saarlouis plant support joint struggle with colleagues in Valencia. wsws.org Reporters from the World Socialist Web Site spoke to Ford workers in Saarlouis last week and met for discussions with members of the Ford Action Committee.
(2022-05-23). Flint, Michigan schoolchildren and educators: poisoned by lead, devastated by COVID. wsws.org The children of Flint, Michigan—the birthplace of General Motors which once boasted the highest per capita income in the US–have been doubly victimized by lead poisoning and Covid. An educator recounts her experiences to the WSWS.
(2022-05-23). The failed COVID-19 pandemic policies: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty of Fractal Therapeutics. wsws.org The CEO of a scientific modeling company speaks to the WSWS about the firm's COVID-19 research.
(2022-05-23). Nasrallah: The blood of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is on the hands of Arab leaders. thesaker.is Speech by Hezbollah Secretary General Sayed Hassan Nasrallah on May 13, 2022, during the last electoral meeting before the legislative elections in Lebanon held on May 15. Source: video.moqawama.org Translation:…
(2022-05-23). What Is 'Socialism With Chinese Characteristics'? popularresistance.org Multipolarista editor Benjamin Norton discussed China's socialist model with economist John Ross, a senior fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China. | Ross criticized Western left-wing academics like David Harvey, who have argued that China's economy is capitalist or even neoliberal. | "The Chinese model has nothing to do whatever with neoliberalism. And that's why it produced totally different results," Ross said. | "China has raised, by World Bank criteria, since 1978, 850 million people out of poverty," he emphasized. "This is the greatest contribution to human righ…
(2022-05-23). Upcoming Webinar on Thursday June 2: Venezuela's Position on the Ukrainian Conflict. orinocotribune.com The Alliance for Global Justice along with a group of sponsors have organized a webinar with Venezuela's vice minister for foreign affairs on North America, Carlos Ron, to inform about the official stand of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the Ukrainian Conflict affecting Europe and the world since February 24 of this year when Russian president Vladimir Putin launched a military operation to protect the Russian population in the Donbass region. | Carlos Ron, President, Simón Bolíva…
(2022-05-23). European Human Rights Commission Opposes Extradition of Julian Assange. orinocotribune.com May 22, 2022 ( In a
(2022-05-23). The Bankruptcy of an "Anti-Imperialism" That Sides With Imperialism. orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish articles that are over 10 days old. However, in this case an exception is being made, as the subject matter of the following piece remains as significant today as at the time of its publication. | By Urban Rambling — Apr 6, 2022 | The recent
(2022-05-23). Firefighters in New Mexico face more dangerous conditions as wildfires spread. wsws.org More fires and other extreme weather events are predicted for the future, yet capitalist governments are unwilling and unable to adequately respond to them.
(2022-05-23). Call for National 2022 Shut'Em Down Demonstrations. itsgoingdown.org Call for abolitionist 'Shut'Em Down' demonstrations and teach-ins from August 21st through September 9th in 2022. See report from 2021, here and here. We know it takes courage to continuously speak out and invoke change. People in U.S prisons are calling on you now to stand with us in strength and numbers in our ongoing…
(2022-05-23). Call for National 2022 Shut'Em Down Demonstrations. itsgoingdown.org Call for abolitionist 'Shut'Em Down' demonstrations and teach-ins from August 21st through September 9th in 2022. See report from 2021, here and here. We know it takes courage to continuously speak out and invoke change. People in U.S prisons are calling on you now to stand with us in strength and numbers in our ongoing…
(2022-05-23). Firefighters in New Mexico face more dangerous conditions as wildfires spread. wsws.org More fires and other extreme weather events are predicted for the future, yet capitalist governments are unwilling and unable to adequately respond to them.
(2022-05-23). Gobierno de Perú se reúne con grupos afectados en Las Bambas. telesurtv.net Luego que el Gobierno propuso levantar el estado de emergencia en los distritos donde se encuentra la mina Las Bambas.
(2022-05-23). Colombia acumula más de cinco millones de desplazados internos. telesurtv.net Superado solo por Siria y la República Democrática del Congo, el país acumula alrededor de 5.2 millones de desplazados.
(2022-05-23). California Preservation of the United States Colored Troops Project. indybay.org 2022 Armed Service Celebration at our California State Capitol showcased the ongoing disparity is service delivery for California Black Veterans past, present and future. A positive new way forward is at hand…
(2022-05-23). Xi in my eyes | Xi inspires me to do in-depth study of China — Robert Kuhn. ecns.cn During his tenure as the secretary of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping met Kuhn on two occasions, offering Kuhn advice on how to understand and study China.
(2022-05-23). Ferry fire leaves at least 7 dead in Philippine. ecns.cn The ferry with 124 passengers and 10 crew members on board caught fire while traveling to a town in Quezon province on the main Luzon island on Monday. The rescue work is still underway.
(2022-05-23). Immunotherapy may play role in treating nonmetastatic gastroesophageal cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Immunotherapy has transformed treatment for patients with stage 4 metastatic esophageal and gastric cancers. In patients with these malignancies, immunotherapy has been shown to prolong survival when patients' tumors exhibit a high expression of an immune-related protein called PD-L1. Researchers are now investigating whether immunotherapy benefits patients who do not have stage 4 metastatic disease. In these patients, tumors have not spread to distant organs. A study highlighting this research is published…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine graduates to ease physician shortage in Florida and around the country. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jacksonville, FL — Medical students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, a national medical school, are taking part in the first tri-site commencement this year. The first full cohort of students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Florida Campus are graduating on Sunday, May 15. This innovative program allows students to complete their first two years of didactic study in Arizona or Minnesota and finish the final two years of clinical study…
(2022-05-23). Corte israelí impone penas adicionales a palestinos fugados de cárcel. telesurtv.net El tribunal de ocupación israelí emitió una sentencia de cinco años y ocho meses de prisión contra los prisioneros fugados del llamado Túnel de la Libertad.
(2022-05-23). Human's motion perception revealed by spaceflight: study. ecns.cn Spaceflight, apart from exploring the unknown universe, can also help us, the inhabitants of Earth, to understand how gravity is affecting our brain in its visual perception.
(2022-05-23). Argentina confirma primer caso sospechoso de viruela del mono. telesurtv.net La autoridad sanitaria detalló que el sospechoso estuvo en España desde el 28 de abril hasta el 16 de mayo.
(2022-05-23). Consumer Health: Mental health and managing stress. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about managing stress. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. When used positively, stress can lead to growth, action and change. But negative, long-term stress can lessen your quality of life and put your health at risk. One of the first steps toward good stress…
(2022-05-23). Saturday 6/11: Journalist Shwanika Narayan Speaks at San Francisco Public Library. indybay.org This is an online/virtual event. Register to attend.
(2022-05-23). Tuesday 5/24: #PFAS Disposal Crisis Symposium: Forever Chemicals & Impacted Communities (Day 2). indybay.org Online symposium…
(2022-05-23). Gustavo Petro cierra campaña con masiva concentración en Bogotá, Colombia. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro instó a las demás campañas a estar alertas ante posibles saboteos del Gobierno saliente a los comicios del 29 de mayo.
(2022-05-23). Monday 5/23: #PFAS Disposal Crisis Symposium: Forever Chemicals & Impacted Communities (Day 1). indybay.org Online symposium…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Irritable bowel syndrome and lifestyle modifications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with a mild case of irritable bowel syndrome, and I talked to my doctor about managing my symptoms without medication. I am interested in trying to focus more on diet to control my condition. Are there certain things that I should be mindful of, or will medication be the only way for me to manage my symptoms? ANSWER: Although medications can be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, not everyone…
(2022-05-23). Poor families in northern Sri Lanka flee to India to avoid hunger. wsws.org Rising prices and shortages of essentials, such as food, medicines, fuel, and daily power cuts, have created unbearable social conditions throughout the island.
(2022-05-23). Unidad número 3 de la Termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos sincroniza al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu La unidad No. 3 de la termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, de Cienfuegos, reanudó hoy su generación, luego de una breve parada a fin de solucionar la afectación en el sistema de limpieza continua del condensador.
(2022-05-23). 2022 National Maritime Day – Honoring the "African Founding Father of California" indybay.org As we consider the blessing of World Trade Month, fully cognizant of the vast majority of world trade on the global connected oceans. Ancient/future final preparations for 2022 Africa Unity Week in California helping host the World Conference of Mayors is an amazing journey. Engaging California Leadership looking forward to adding to a strong case to bring US African Leaders to San Francisco, California, Fall 2022. Discover the Golden Legacy of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. as we share our salient contributions to the forward flow of humanity.
(2022-05-23). Why State mafia allies threaten Colombia's democracy. colombiareports.com 
Colombia's President Ivan Duque has every reason to fear the elections after the opposition vowed to "overthrow the regime of corruption" with the help of the United Nations. Opposition candidate…
(2022-05-23). New 3D reconstruction method proposed to help determine protein structures. ecns.cn A joint research team has recently proposed a new 3D initial model reconstruction method to help study the protein structure in a more precise manner, according to Lanzhou University.
(2022-05-23). Tuesday 5/24: Protest Deaths at Santa Rita Jail and Demand Alameda Supervisors Take Action. indybay.org 1221 Oak St. | Oakland…
(2022-05-23). Rusia destruye equipo militar de Ucrania cerca del Donbas. telesurtv.net Los equipos de ingeniería rusos están en el desminaje de la planta siderúrgica de Azovstal de Mariúpol.
(2022-05-23). May 18 (media-only news briefing) — "Anxiety and adolescents: Tracking today's teens and their mental health" newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the wake of the pandemic, anxiety and depression rates reported among adolescents are worsening. Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended kids ages eight to 18 should be routinely screened for anxiety. May is Mental Health Awareness month, so what can parents do to help prevent a mental health crisis from occurring? Marcie Billings, M.D., a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, will discuss the trends in children and in teenagers and how to recognize if your child is struggling…
(2022-05-23). Ministro de Salud en 75 Asamblea de OMS: El control de la covid-19 ha sido posible porque Cuba pone al ser humano en el centro de sus políticas. cubadebate.cu El Ministro de Salud Pública de Cuba, doctor José Angel Portal Miranda intervino hoy durante el debate general de la 75 Asamblea Mundial de la Salud. En su discurso, Portal Miranda expuso resultados del sistema de salud cubano, en particular en el enfrentamiento a la pandemia de covid-19 en los últimos dos años.
(2022-05-23). Rusia está lista para reanudar conversaciones con Ucrania. telesurtv.net "Estamos listos para volver a las negociaciones tan pronto como Ucrania muestre una postura constructiva", afirmó el vicecanciller ruso Andrey Rudenko.
(2022-05-23). The Great Teal Tsunami: Arise Australia's Independents. southfront.org 
(2022-05-23). Brasil levanta el estado de emergencia sanitaria por Covid-19. telesurtv.net Los estados y municipios tendrán un lapso de 30 días para adoptar la medida.
(2022-05-23). Asiste Díaz-Canel a concierto de la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional. cubadebate.cu En la Sala Covarrubias del Teatro Nacional la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Cuba protagonizó el concierto de clausura de la primera semana de la 25 edición de la Feria de la Música Cubana Cubadisco 2022. El concierto contó con la presencia del presidente de la República Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez.
(2022-05-23). Realizarán en La Habana VI edición del Encuentro de Jóvenes Pianistas. cubadebate.cu
(2022-05-23). Thursday 5/26: Corporate Funding of Local Campaigns. indybay.org La Corona Taqueria, Banquet Room | 601 North 4th Street | San Jose California 95112…
(2022-05-23). Ministro francés es acusado de presunto abuso a dos mujeres. telesurtv.net Las acusaciones contra el ministro están desde los años 2010 y 2011.
(2022-05-23). China reports first imported cases of 'more contagious' Omicron Subvariant BA.2.12.1 and BA.4. ecns.cn China has reported the first imported COVID-19 infections caused by the "more contagious" Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 and BA.4 respectively, according to epidemiological surveys by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
(2022-05-23). General Milley Predicts Grim Future of Deadly Great Power Wars Fought in Cities. news.antiwar.com America's highest-ranking military officer painted a picture of a dark future with great power wars fought in urban environments. Speaking to graduating cadets at the United States Military Academy, General Mark Milley forewarned of death tolls for US soldiers in the tens of thousands. Milley identified Russia and China as the growing powers America will …
(2022-05-23). Wednesday 6/8: Celebration Honoring the Legacy of Richard Oakes, Indigenous Activist & Alcatraz Occupier. indybay.org Jack Adams Hall, Terrace Level, in the Cesar Chavez Student Center | San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132; Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card or a negative COVID test from within 24 hours of the event.
(2022-05-23). Incendio en ferry cercano a Filipinas deja al menos 7 muertos. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades filipinas, el fuego surgió en la sala de máquinas del ferry.
(2022-05-23). Mount Merapi erupts in Indonesia. ecns.cn Volcanic lava and smokes spew from Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, May 22, 2022.
(2022-05-23). PPDA Launches Business Exposition 2022. plusnews.ug 
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has in the bid to contribute to economic growth, connect businesses to effective procurement systems and support local SMEs designed the PPDA Business Exposition 2022. This has been revealed by the PPDA Executive Director, Benson Turamye on Monday while addressing reporters at the Uganda Media …
(2022-05-23). Spectacular view of Xiaqiong monastery in Qinghai. ecns.cn Breathtaking view of Xiaqiong(Shachung) monastery in Hualong county, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Located atop of a mountain, Xiaqiong monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Qinghai Province.
(2022-05-23). Saturday 5/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Going Home" indybay.org
(2022-05-23). Regresa a Guatemala migrante presa en México por siete años. telesurtv.net Juana Alonzo Santizo fue detenida en 2014 mientras buscaba entrar a Estados Unidos de manera irregular.
(2022-05-23). Ejército saharaui anuncia acciones defensivas contra Marruecos. telesurtv.net El presidente de la RASD, Brahim Ghali, dijo que "El pueblo saharaui seguirá su batalla contra la ocupación marroquí".
(2022-05-23). Confirman control de incendio en refinería de Cardón, Venezuela. telesurtv.net "La planta se encuentra en condiciones normales de operación procesando crudo, gasolina y derivados", indicó el gerente de operaciones de la refinería.
(2022-05-23). Ricardo Alarcón y Juan Vela, presidentes presentes en el pase de lista del centenario de la FEU (I parte). cubadebate.cu Por tres días de diferencia murieron Juan Vela Valdés (27 de abril) y Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada (30 de abril) dos presidentes históricos de la FEU, que devinieron en cubanos admirados y queridos por su pueblo, debido a su vida ejemplar y obra fecunda.
(2022-05-23). Reduced Working Hours: The 24-hour Week. indybay.org There is currently an international trend toward reducing working hours, which is also being driven by politics: In California, a bill is pending in parliament that would reduce working hours in large companies from 40 to 32 hours.
(2022-05-23). Brave neighbor saves girl stuck in 6th story window. ecns.cn A fire worker climbed to the sixth floor barehanded on his way home and rescued a child whose head was stuck in the railings of security window of the 6th floor in a neighborhood in Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province on Wednesday afternoon.
(2022-05-23). China defenderá su soberanía si EE.UU. interviene en Taiwán. telesurtv.net El portavoz de Exteriores, Wang Wenbin señaló que "nadie debería subestimar la determinación del pueblo chino" para defender su soberanía.
(2022-05-23). El Código Penal cubano contra la delincuencia económica, una pelea contra los demonios. cubadebate.cu La delincuencia económica también denominada de cuello blanco es la criminalidad que comete hechos delictivos que afectan a la regulación de la producción, distribución, cambio y consumo de bienes y servicios. øQué características identifican a este tipo de delincuencia? øQué dificultades inciden en el enfrentamiento a esta criminalidad? øQué nuevas soluciones aporta el nuevo Código Penal sobre este complejo fenómeno?
(2022-05-23). Punto Deportivo: La mesa está servida, ya están los ocho equipos que discutirán los playoffs (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La mesa está servida en la actual temporada beisbolera. Ocho equipos ya tienen sus boletos rumbo al plato fuerte, los playoffs, además de estar definidos los cruces. Sobre las perspectivas de estos conjuntos para la próxima fase debatimos en Punto Deportivo. øUsted ya tiene alguno preferido? Déjenoslo saber en los comentarios.
(2022-05-23). México lidera en oposición al bloqueo a Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
El presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) visitó Cuba los días 8 y 9 de mayo. Comenzó destacando la unidad regional como buena para la promoción igualitaria del desarrollo económico de todos los estados. AMLO abordó temas que había discutido anteriormente cuando el presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó la Ciudad de México en 1921. …
(2022-05-22). El presidente mexicano se larga de la Cumbre de las Américas de Biden, obreros planean una Cumbre de las Américas en Tijuana. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – El presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció que planea largarse de la Cumbre de las Américas porque la administración de Biden rehúsa invitar a todos los países y líderes de América Latina. México mandará en su lugar su Secretario de Relaciones Exteriores. La administración Biden por ahora ha rehusado invitar a Nicaragua, Cuba y Venezuela porque a la Casa Blanca no le gusta ni sus gobiernos ni sus líderes. | La Novena Cumbre de las Américas debe involucrar a todos los jefes de estado y oficiales del gobierno desde el hemisferio occidental. El presidente Biden está presentándola…
(2022-05-23). Call for National 2022 Shut'Em Down Demonstrations. itsgoingdown.org Call for abolitionist 'Shut'Em Down' demonstrations and teach-ins from August 21st through September 9th in 2022. See report from 2021, here and here. We know it takes courage to continuously speak out and invoke change. People in U.S prisons are calling on you now to stand with us in strength and numbers in our ongoing…
(2022-05-23). Experiments commence on Shenzhou-13 space bred seeds. ecns.cn About 12,000 seeds carried by the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship have returned to Earth and are undergoing cultivation experiments after being bred in space, Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Research Institute said on Sunday.
(2022-05-23). Estados Unidos utiliza su "cortesía diplómatica" para frenar una central nuclear en Argentina. cubadebate.cu "Una vez sentados, fueron directo al grano, típico de una reunión con estadounidenses", dice José Luis Antúnez, Presidente de NA-SA, Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. Ann Ganzer dijo que era un visita reservada, como nación amiga y que lo hacía preocupada por la posibilidad de que el país compre un reactor chino para su próxima central nuclear.
(2022-05-23). Consumer Health: Finding a mental health care professional to fit your needs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about finding a mental health care professional. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. A mental disorder may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling or behaving cause distress or disrupt a person's ability to function. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood,…
(2022-05-23). General Milley Predicts Grim Future of Deadly Great Power Wars Fought in Cities. news.antiwar.com America's highest-ranking military officer painted a picture of a dark future with great power wars fought in urban environments. Speaking to graduating cadets at the United States Military Academy, General Mark Milley forewarned of death tolls for US soldiers in the tens of thousands. Milley identified Russia and China as the growing powers America will …
(2022-05-23). Saturday 5/28: A Fundraising Dinner to Support Revolution Books Ôªø& The Revolution Tour. indybay.org Willard Park, Hillegass and Derby Streets, Berkeley CA 94705…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Muskmelons are full of flavor, nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org They might have a smelly-sounding name, but muskmelons, like cantaloupes and honeydew, are actually sweet fruits full of flavor and nutrients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/v5e-9ENHcjY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Muskmelon is an overarching term that includes cantaloupe and honeydew. These fruits provide a wealth of health benefits, including antioxidant support for your immune system. They…
(2022-05-23). Pdte. de Perú juramenta a cuatro nuevos ministros de Estado. telesurtv.net Los cambios ocurrieron en momentos en que dentro del Congreso se habían presentado sendas mociones de censura contras los ahora exministros Palacios y Chávarry.
(2022-05-23). Facebook's 'Independent Fact Checkers' Funded By Johnson & Johnson's Stockholder: Report/BY SARAH MAE SALIONG. marktaliano.net Facebook's fact-checkerson the COVID-19 vaccines were found to be sponsored by stockholders behind of the major pharmaceutical companies manufacturing the jabs. Earlier this year, a U.S. Congressman questioned the bias of FactCheck.org, which is intended to combat vaccination misinformation since it is indirectly sponsored by vaccine producer Johnson & Johnson, reports RT. "Who pays the paychecks …
(2022-05-23). Shanghai resumes public transportation. ecns.cn A total of 273 bus routes and four metro lines have resumed operations in Shanghai.
(2022-05-23). Milu deer wander at national nature reserve in Jiangsu. ecns.cn Milu deer, also known as Pere David's deer, are endemic to China where they bear the nickname "sibuxiang," or "like none of the four" due to their unique features – a horse's face, a donkey's tail, cow-like hooves and a stag's antlers.
(2022-05-23). El tiempo: Calor, algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde. cubadebate.cu 🌦Estará parcialmente nublado, nublándose ocasionalmente en zonas de la costa norte central y oriental, así como en Isla de la Juventud, con aisladas lluvias. Desde el mediodía se nublará gradualmente en gran parte del país, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas.
(2022-05-23). Festival of Learning and Teaching celebrates Imperial's education innovation. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has hosted its first ever festival dedicated to exploring how its students and staff best teach and learn.
(2022-05-23). Houthi Council Head: Group Not Opposed to Extending Yemen Truce. news.antiwar.com After over six weeks of very successful ceasefire, the possibility off an extension is being raised, with just two weeks left of the initial deal. The UN is pushing the plan, and Houthi figures, most recently council leader Mahdi Mashat, They didn't clarify what that means this time, but in the past it has always meant ease of aid shipments Mashat did say the Houthis would not accept a truce where suffering c…
(2022-05-23). Houthi Council Head: Group Not Opposed to Extending Yemen Truce. news.antiwar.com After over six weeks of very successful ceasefire, the possibility off an extension is being raised, with just two weeks left of the initial deal. The UN is pushing the plan, and Houthi figures, most recently council leader Mahdi Mashat, They didn't clarify what that means this time, but in the past it has always meant ease of aid shipments Mashat did say the Houthis would not accept a truce where suffering c…
(2022-05-23). Monday 5/23: "Suppressed and Sabotaged": 2022 Film Version & Talk on Fight for Voter Rights in America. indybay.org Online film screening and discussion…
(2022-05-23). China to set up new batch of national parks in 2022. ecns.cn China will set up a new batch of national parks in Qinghai-Tibet plateau, Yellow River, Yangtze River and other areas with essential ecological locations and good ecological functions, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2022-05-23). Digitalization boosts logistics efficiency amid pandemic. ecns.cn In the face of multiple challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, China's logistics industry is embracing digital technologies to boost efficiency.
(2022-05-23). Para apuntar: Los 10 países del mundo que más monto de remesas recibieron en 2021. cubadebate.cu Con la entrada de 54,100 millones de dólares en remesas, México desplazó a China, que durante el año de la pandemia ocupó el segundo lugar como receptor mundial. En ambos años, el líder receptor de flujos resultó la India.
(2022-05-23). Colombianos en el exterior empezaron a votar para elección presidencial. telesurtv.net Con la apertura de urnas en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda, empezaron oficialmente las elecciones de presidente y vicepresidente de Colombia en el exterior.
(2022-05-23). Philippine ferry catches fire at sea, 7 dead. ecns.cn A ferry with 124 passengers and 10 crew members on board caught fire on Monday while traveling to a town in Quezon province on the main Luzon island, leaving at least seven dead, a spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
(2022-05-23). Saturday 5/21: Ecosocialism: The Solution to Save Planet Earth. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2022-05-23). World Turtle Day marked in China. ecns.cn A total of 43 sea turtles, artificially bred and trained in the wild, were released into the sea on Saturday ahead of the World Turtle Day.
(2022-05-23). Chinese, Bahamian FMs exchange congratulations on 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Bahamas' Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service Frederick A. Mitchell on Monday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
(2022-05-23). 25 Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China's Hunan. ecns.cn Archaeologists have found 25 tombs dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in central China's Hunan Province, according to the provincial cultural relics and archaeology research institute.
(2022-05-23). Israel arrestó a unos 1.200 palestinos durante el mes de abril. telesurtv.net La cifra incluiría 165 menores y 11 mujeres, en medio del mes sagrado del Ramadán y el incremento de desalojos sionistas.
(2022-05-23). øQué pasaría si desaparecen las tortugas del mundo. telesurtv.net Especialistas señalan que la desaparición de las tortugas alteraría el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas y a la estructura de las comunidades biológicas en todo el mundo.
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 update. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The widespread availability of at-home COVID-19 tests have made it easier for people to know if they have the virus, and to take measures to protect themselves and others. But there is a downside. Because the majority of tests are now done at home and often not reported, the official counts on COVID-19 infection rates are not as accurate as they have been in past waves of the virus. "Because the majority of testing is…
(2022-05-23). Friday 6/3: Current Challenges to Voting Rights & the Role of League of Women Voters. indybay.org
(2022-05-23). China's public cloud service market to see rapid growth: report. ecns.cn China's public cloud service market will register a compound growth rate of 30.9 percent in the next five years, according to a report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC).
(2022-05-23). Property management companies who defy the Department of Real Estate. indybay.org Property Management Companies Defy The Department Of Real Estate:…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Ear infections after swimming. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ear becomes red and painful. A friend suggested I might have swimmer's ear. Is this something that is easy to treat? Do I need to stop swimming? ANSWER: Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear…
(2022-05-23). Wednesday 6/8: Celebration Honoring the Legacy of Richard Oakes, Indigenous Activist & Alcatraz Occupier. indybay.org Jack Adams Hall, Terrace Level, in the Cesar Chavez Student Center | San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132; Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card or a negative COVID test from within 24 hours of the event.
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and a bone-healthy diet. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and my health care team suggested that I eat a bone-healthy diet to prevent more issues and maintain strong bones as I age. What is osteoporosis, and how can I maintain a bone-healthy diet? ANSWER: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength. When bones become weaker, sudden fractures can occur, even with minimal trauma. A calcium-rich diet is important to maintain…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine graduates to ease physician shortage in Arizona and around the country. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Medical students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, a national medical school, are taking part in the first tri-site commencement this year. This is the second commencement of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Arizona Campus. The ceremony will take place Friday, May 20. Forty-two students will graduate from the Arizona campus, joining the more than 50 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in Florida and Minnesota graduating this…
(2022-05-23). China ensures protection of human rights. ecns.cn People may not know that though it is home to the world's most developed high-speed railway network, China still operates 81 slower train services in lesser developed areas annually at an extremely low fare.
(2022-05-23). Turquía reclama medidas de la OTAN contra sanciones de Suecia. telesurtv.net El líder turco señaló que: "No hemos recibido el apoyo adecuado de los socios de la OTAN en materia antiterrorista".
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from an infection from one of the most common parasites. So common in fact that it might be in your home right now. People can be exposed to this parasite from infected cat feces, and exposure is especially risky for people who are pregnant.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases specialist, explains the risks and what moms-to-be can do to keep their…
(2022-05-23). China steps up COVID-19 prevention measures for safe flights. ecns.cn China has taken more rigorous measures to ensure safe plane trips for travelers while stemming the spread of COVID-19, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Monday.
(2022-05-23). øCómo serán las elecciones en Colombia. telesurtv.net Desde este lunes, los colombianos que estén en el exterior podrán ejercer su derecho al voto en embajadas y consulados.
(2022-05-23). Wednesday 6/8: Who Gets to Be an American: Race, Fear, and Surveillance in Domestic Policy. indybay.org Online event (free)…
(2022-05-23). Consumer Health: Osteoporosis and exercise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the…
(2022-05-23). Expert Alert: Getting back into the swing of golf. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — This time of year, Sanjeev Kakar, M.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, starts seeing many injuries among people inspired by watching golf and other stick-handling sports. "The weather is changing. Major golf tournaments are on television. Local courses have opened. People are excited to be playing again," says Dr. Kakar, who specializes in hand and wrist injuries. "People run to the range and hit hundreds of balls in a short period of…
(2022-05-23). Wednesday 5/25: Black Women Leaders & Allies: Voting Rights & Reproductive Justice Speak Out. indybay.org D.C. speaker out rally via livestream. Take action from anywhere!
(2022-05-23). From the Mission to the Castro, March for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org Photos from an afternoon rally and march on May 14. One march was not enough on an important day to turn up for abortion rights and the broad range of other rights protected by the endangered Roe v. Wade.
(2022-05-23). UN human rights chief arrives in China for visit. ecns.cn The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet arrived in China on Monday, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said.
(2022-05-23). Anti Chevron Day at Chevron's Richmond Refinery. indybay.org Environmental protesters blast Chevron's forest destruction from Ecuador to Myanmar, from the Philippines to Richmond.
(2022-05-23). Tormenta en Canadá causa 8 muertos y deja a miles sin electricidad. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Justin Trudeau reconoció en un mensaje que la tormenta causó graves daños, que se cobraron varias vidas.
(2022-05-23). China's investment in road, waterway infrastructure up in first four months. ecns.cn China's investment in road and waterway infrastructure saw steady expansion in the first four months of the year, data from the Ministry of Transport shows.
(2022-05-23). Davos 2022: Artificial intelligence is vital in the race to meet the SDGs. imperial.ac.uk As world leaders meet in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum, President Alice Gast writes on using AI in the race to meet the SDGs.
(2022-05-23). Cloud bank dissects Chongqing sky. ecns.cn The sky is split by a half drawn curtain of clouds above Chongqing, May 23, 2022.(Photo: China News Service/Chen Chao)…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic expert shares tips for navigating a return to work with long COVID. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Symptoms are only half of the picture when it comes to long COVID, also known as post-COVID syndrome. The other half is how long COVID affects a person's ability to live their lives. Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic's COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, offers tips for navigating the return to work during recovery. "It can be hard to go back to work after any medical condition, and this is especially true for long COVID,"…
(2022-05-23). Ballet Nacional de Cuba cautiva a Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde el 20 de mayo el Ballet Nacional de Cuba protagoniza un ciclo de presentaciones en la urbe vueltabajera, las cuales conjugan piezas del repertorio clásico internacional con obras distintivas del catálogo de la compañía cubana.
(2022-05-23). Biden meets Japanese Emperor. ecns.cn Visiting U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito.
(2022-05-23). Canciller cubano agradece donativo de Puentes de Amor a programa de trasplantes hepáticos en niños. cubadebate.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, agradeció este lunes el donativo de emigrados cubanos al programa de trasplantes hepáticos pediátricos, realizado a través de la plataforma de solidaridad Puentes de Amor. Este programa de salud en Cuba lleva detenido dos años por la carencia de este medicamento y se reanudará como resultado del gesto solidario.
(2022-05-23). Michigan people to mobilize for March on Washington June 18th in D.C. peoplesworld.org 
Michigan workers are mobilizing to fight the right-wing's attack on democracy. June 18th, Michigan will send hundreds of people to join the Poor People's Campaign Moral March on Washington. Organizers are busy mobilizing Michiganders from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Muskegon, and Benton Harbor, with more cities in the works. Organizers say this time in our …
(2022-05-23). Vale la pena…volver a escuchar: Razones siempre hay (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En Psicología es común encontrar modelos de análisis del comportamiento humano que apunta a la racionalidad, la capacidad para explicar, argumentar, fundamentar. Y es cierto, nos tropezamos a diario con eso. Para cada acción siempre hay más de una razón. Razones siempre hay.
(2022-05-23). Science Saturday: Using metal detectors to ward off wayward specimens. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Histology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology processes more than 350,000 paraffin-embedded blocks every year as lab staff prepare tissue slides for pathologists to evaluate. Each of those blocks represents a patient waiting for answers. Although lost specimens within the Histology Lab are rare — less than one-half of 1% are ever misplaced — if even one specimen goes missing, it has the potential to be devastating for that patient. "We're aiming for zero….
(2022-05-23). Sharing Mayo Clinic: A heart patient's fall picks up something big. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mitch Prust has fond memories of spending long hours hiking the trails at his getaway in northwestern Wisconsin, but during a visit in late September, it's what he didn't remember that put him on a new path. It was not hours or minutes; it was just a few seconds. While this was a short lapse of time, the positive result of this experience will last a lifetime. Around 9 p.m. while walking through the woods…
(2022-05-23). Experience with mentors inspires Mayo Clinic fellow to help other medical trainees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As a medical student in Mexico, Paola Suarez-Meade, M.D., wanted a career that included research and clinical work. But among her teachers, the most common career paths involved making a choice: treat patients or study disease. A fascination with stem cells prompted her to seek out a research opportunity in the U.S. with neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., who runs the Brain Tumor Stem Cell Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. Observing his work—treating patients…
(2022-05-23). Prevén que al menos un huracán afectaría a Cuba este 2022. telesurtv.net Estos pronósticos se anuncian en el marco del Ejercicio Meteoro 2022, donde se actualizarán planes de prevención.
(2022-05-23). Thursday 6/9: Red State Policies: How Abortion Care Restrictions Impact Maternal Health & Mortality. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-05-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=QckfPh-2VcQ&… Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-05-23). Analysis Details How Big Oil Price Gouging Rewards Wall Street. zcomm.org "Big Oil is turning humanitarian disaster and consumer pain into Wall Street profits."
(2022-05-23). Convivencia: Pushing for Peace and Coexistence for all in Israel/Palestine. juancole.com By Faisal Bodi | ( Middle East Monitor ) One of the many myths underpinning western support for Israel's colonisation of Palestine is that its Jews live in a perpetual state of hostility with the region's Muslims. Despite all the evidence pointing to the contrary, Zionist propagandists and apologists have successfully sold the …
(2022-05-23). The Real Dividing Line on Abortion. zcomm.org "Abortion is becoming personal for people who see it as a proxy for men, largely white men, taking away power from women. It's not about a procedure. It's about women's place in the world."
(2022-05-23). AIPAC's Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project. zcomm.org In the name of supporting Israel, the lobbying group has created a new super PAC that is only too happy to boost candidates that threaten our democracy…
(2022-05-23). Convivencia: Pushing for Peace and Coexistence for all in Israel/Palestine. juancole.com By Faisal Bodi | ( Middle East Monitor ) One of the many myths underpinning western support for Israel's colonisation of Palestine is that its Jews live in a perpetual state of hostility with the region's Muslims. Despite all the evidence pointing to the contrary, Zionist propagandists and apologists have successfully sold the …
(2022-05-23). Supply Chain Failures Prove Growing Need for Localized Economies. zcomm.org Ordinary people are responding to the specter of food insecurity by boosting localized production of food and other basic needs…
(2022-05-23). Communities come together after fascist attack in Buffalo, NY. zcomm.org The fascist murderer in Buffalo was not a "lone gunman." He was the product of the vile white supremacist ideology…
(2022-05-23). Australian Voters Have Demanded Action on Climate Change. zcomm.org Thanks to its stubborn inaction on climate change, the conservative coalition was trounced in this weekend's election in Australia…
(2022-05-23). Just Transition Is About Systemic Change. zcomm.org With leadership and a real vision for the future, we can build real support for bold policies across Europe…
(2022-05-23). (Italiano) Maturità politica ed empatia razionale per il nemico. transcend.org 20 Maggio 2022 – Dopo lo sfascio dell'URSS, seppure Putin lo considerasse "la maggiore catastrofe geopolitica del secolo", richiese l'adesione della Russia alla NATO e all'Unione Europea, a seguito di proposte fatte da Gorbachev e Yeltsin.
(2022-05-23). Still Support We Can Offer! transcend.org We sit helplessly by as opponents to peace | Decimate Ukraine | One town after another | On diverse devices, TVs, and radios | Forgetful of our shared humanity…
(2022-05-23). Paths Not Taken: Peace Initiatives That Would Have Helped Avoid the Mess We're in Now. transcend.org Why is there so little talk of peace for Ukraine? Is the world community really prepared to sit on its hands as the country is destroyed? We have no alternative but to redouble our advocacy, despite the knock-backs. Peace takes time, whereas a counsel of haste is a counsel of war. But we may not have ages and ages, so we need to work out how to make a difference.
(2022-05-23). Biden Redeploys Troops to Somalia While Humanitarian Crisis Looms. transcend.org 20 May 2022 – U.S. war policy in Ukraine and Eastern Europe has prompted hyperinflation, food deficits and economic underdevelopment around the world. The military maneuvers in the Horn of Africa as well will prove detrimental to the people of the region and throughout the world.
(2022-05-23). (Castellano) La batalla final por la humanidad: Es 'ahora o nunca' en la larga guerra contra el homo sapiens. transcend.org Si perdemos esta batalla, no habrá batalla posterior. La Larga Guerra contra la humanidad se habrá perdido, de una vez por todas. Esta batalla es por todo lo que significa ser humano: identidad humana, libertad humana, derechos humanos, privacidad, dignidad, libre albedrío y cualquier otra cosa que haga que valga la pena vivir la vida, y por el control de la Tierra y todos sus recursos.
(2022-05-23). Why Learning from Each Other's Struggles Is Vital to Long-Term Movement Success. transcend.org Time is too short to reinvent the wheel if we want to win. Movements must take seriously how they train and strategize.
(2022-05-23). 'By Deliberately Ignoring Risk, the World Is Bankrolling Its Own Destruction'. transcend.org 20 May 2022 – It is often said that a pessimistic person is an optimistic but well-informed person.
(2022-05-23). Journalist Assassination: Are Israeli Defense Forces Out of Control? transcend.org 18 May 2022 – Israeli Soldier Kills Al Jazeera Journalist on 11 May 2022…
(2022-05-23). Ralph Waldo Emerson (25 May 1803 — 27 Apr 1882). transcend.org Emerson had become quite famous, a major figure in the American literary landscape, a celebrity which brought both adulation and satire. He had been a profound inspiration for many writers, especially Henry Thoreau and Walt Whitman.
(2022-05-23). Notes from Ethiopia: The TPLF Destruction of Afar (Part 4). transcend.org 18 May 2022 – The U.S. backs TPLF war, then when IDPs overwhelm public health capacity, USAID sends help. Measles threatens to sweep IDP camps full of undernourished children. Contradictions of empire.
(2022-05-23). "Notes on Exterminism" for the Twenty-First-Century Ecology and Peace Movements. transcend.org May 2022 – The dual exterminist tendencies: the planetary ecological crisis and the growing threat of global nuclear annihilation.
(2022-05-23). New Documents Show How Drug Companies Targeted Doctors to Increase Opioid Prescriptions. transcend.org 17 May 2022 – A trove of documents published as part of a legal settlement offers an unvarnished look inside the financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and the medical community — from the perspective of drug companies themselves.
(2022-05-23). Ramjas College of Delhi University. transcend.org I was a student of Ramjas College of DU and lived in its Hostel for five years while I did my undergraduate and postgraduate studies. I wrote this piece after leaving the college half a century back and have some fond memories which I want to share with my readers here.
(2022-05-23). (Português) A Sombra Tenebrosa do Bolsonarismo no Brasil. transcend.org 18 maio 2022 – Bolsonaro é tà£o pouco político e desvairado que nem esconde o jogo. Revela-o à s claras. Tal comportamento de um chefe de estado que se caracteriza por constantes ameaàßas à s instituiàßàµes e pelo permanente descaso da situaàßà£o dramática do país, dos milhàµes de famintos, de insuficiência alimentar, dos desempregados, nos provoca graves preocupaàßàµes e sérias apreensàµes.
(2022-05-23). Not Soon Enough: Meditations on Ending War and Visioning Peace. transcend.org March 2022 -To end war, we need to challenge the futures fallacies we use to construct reality. We also need to envision peaceful futures. This essay analyses a 'failure of (futures) imagination' behind wars and concludes with four meditations/visions on peace.
(2022-05-23). Western Media Engages in a War on Truth. transcend.org 16 May 2022 – Yellow Journalism of the Hearst Era Is Alive and Well in the 21st Century…
(2022-05-23). The History They Don't Teach You in School: U.S. and Russia Have a Long History of Collaboration. transcend.org 21 May 2022 – Relationship Can Be Rekindled Today, Even in These Darkest of Times…
(2022-05-23). The Global Killing Fields of Journalists: "The Silence of the World" (Part 2). transcend.org In the assassination of journalists, the universal silence highlights the demise of humanity.
(2022-05-23). The Heart Is Mightier Than the Sword. transcend.org Sounds like a horror movie on permanent rewind through the brain, through the soul. Catch your breath, buy a gun. What other choice do you have?… The heart is mightier than the sword. I'm allowing myself to imagine a world where most people believe this.
(2022-05-23). Resumption of Vienna talks awaits US decision. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — After a three-day visit by the European Union's coordinator for the talks in Vienna between Iran and major world powers, speculations resurfaced again that the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear could happen soon.
(2022-05-23). Storms kill 8 in Canada, leave half million without power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — The death toll from powerful thunderstorms in Canada's two most populous provinces this weekend rose to at least eight, authorities said on Sunday.
(2022-05-23). Tehran to host ECO officials for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — The Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)'s member states will meet in Tehran on Monday and Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and explore avenues for further broadening of regional cooperation.
(2022-05-23). Tehran, Muscat determined to boost relations in all field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Before leaving Tehran for Muscat on Monday, the Iranian President said that Iran and Oman are determined to boost the level of political, economic, and trade relations.
(2022-05-23). Raeisi vows taking revenge for blood of Martyr Khodaei. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — President Raeisi urged Iranian security officials to seriously pursue the assassination of holy shrine defender Sayyad Khodaei and take revenge for the blood of this honorable martyr.
(2022-05-23). Amir-Abdollahian, Qatar FM discuss talks on lifting sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Iranian and Qatari diplomats discussed the latest development over the expansion of bilateral relations between Tehran and Doha, as well as talks on lifting sanctions.
(2022-05-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, May 23.
(2022-05-23). Tajik Shia leader assassinated in Khorog. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Media sources reported on Sunday that a prominent Shia leader was assassinated in Khorog , capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) in Tajikistan.
(2022-05-23). Khatibzadeh condemns assassination of holy shrine defender. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly condemned the assassination of holy shrine defender Sayyad Khodaei, stating that the sworn enemies of the country showed their evil nature once again.
(2022-05-23). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, May 23.
(2022-05-23). Iran aims to expand ties with African Continent. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Stating that the new Iranian administration aims to expand ties with countries on the African Continent, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran sees no limits to ties with South Africa.