(2023-02-25). White House Believed 'Economic Nuclear Weapon' Would End Russian War in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com In the days after the invasion of Ukraine, the White House assessed President Vladimir Putin would end the attack if the US froze over $300 billion owned by the Russian central bank. However, the Washington-led economic war on Moscow has failed to have a major impact on the Russian economy. According to Bloomberg, in the …
(2023-02-25). Ten Palestinians Killed, Over 100 Injured as Israeli Forces Storm Nablus. orinocotribune.com At least ten Palestinians were killed on Tuesday, including an elderly man and a child, while more than 100 were injured by live bullets, as Israeli forces stormed Nablus, the official news agency WAFA reported. | According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the victims were identified as: | ‚Ä¢ Adnan Saabe Baara, 72, | ‚Ä¢ Abdul Hadi Abdul Aziz Ashqar, 61, | ‚Ä¢ Mohammad Farid Shaaban, 16, | ‚Ä¢ Tamer Nimr Minawi, 33, | ‚Ä¢ Mohammad Khaled Anbousi, 25, | ‚Ä¢ Musab Munir Awais, 26, | ‚Ä¢ Hussam Bass…
(2023-02-25). Who is Volodymyr Zelensky? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). America's Proxy War against Russia Started Nine Years Ago: The Minsk Peace Deal: Farce Or Sellout? globalresearch.ca With foresight, Dr. Paul Craig Roberts predicted in February 2015 that the Minsk Peace Agreement would lead us no where, with both Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel under the control of Washington. | First published on February 13, 2015 | *** | Judging …
(2023-02-25). Hydrologist warns of long-term consequences of catastrophic US train derailment. wsws.org In a town hall meeting, a hydrologist warned residents, "You're in a situation where you're going to be dealing with this for the rest of your lives if you stay here."
(2023-02-25). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Protests in Cuba vs. Peru: A Case Study in Canadian Hypocrisy. orinocotribune.com 
By Owen Schalk — Feb 21, 2023 | Canada's economic interests appear to influence our diplomatic and media response to protests and uprisings in the Global South | Canada's foreign policy record is stained with countless examples of hypocrisy, opportunism, and aversion to democracy, especially when it leads down the road of left-wing reforms. Ottawa's hypocrisy is a result of its often pro-corporate international agenda. In countries where Canadian companies have many lucrative investments, state violence is allowed to occur without comment, while in countries which don't serve as significant reservoirs of Can…
(2023-02-25). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: One Year On. america.cgtn.com 
A somber ceremony in Kyiv marks the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. With no end in sight, China issues a 12-point peace plan. Commemorations were held around the world to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian-Ukraine conflict. The human toll is staggering. Tens of …
(2023-02-25). Total victory over a nuclear power is not possible without nuclear war. indybay.org Neither side in this war represents any forward-looking political idea. It is not a war for freedom and democracy, but an imperialist war over whether Ukraine will remain a semi-colony of the US and EU or become a semi-colony of Russia again. Even if Ukraine or NATO wins this war without turning Ukraine into a nuclear-contaminated desert, a victorious Ukrainian state would not be free…
(2023-02-25). Daily Round-up | China lays out plan for peaceful end to Ukraine conflict & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of a Chinese peace plan for the Ukraine war, Israel approving over 7,000 settlements, two Yemeni men suing energy company Total over their detention and torture, and former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno facing prosecution…
(2023-02-25). The Official White House Website Should Have A Photo Of The WHITE HOUSE, Not Ukraine! indybay.org The official WHITE HOUSE website should have a photograph of the WHITE HOUSE, not Ukraine. February 23 and February 24, 2023…
(2023-02-25). Ukraine's Zelensky has some accurate and arrogant words for Americans. americanthinker.com He knows that a specific segment of America backs him, but he threatens all Americans who fail to support his war.
(2023-02-25). The Ninth Anniversary of The War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca We are not on the first but on the ninth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, which was unleashed in February 2014 with the coup d'état under US-NATO direction. Speaking from Warsaw, President Biden promised to "stand by President Zelensky …
(2023-02-25). [Editorial] Russia's invasion of Ukraine: an attack on health. thelancet.com Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began 1 year ago on Feb 24, has wrought huge suffering and devastation. As of Feb 6, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded 7155 civilian fatalities and 11‚Äâ662 injuries in Ukraine, although the actual figures are likely to be higher. 200‚Äâ000 soldiers from both sides have been killed or wounded. At least 6 million Ukrainians are internally displaced, and over 8 million Ukrainian refugees have been registered across Europe. Acts of murder, torture, rape, and deportation have been described as crimes against human…
(2023-02-25). Biden Denies the Russians a Choice. americanthinker.com It is not the case that the only alternatives in an American confrontation with another nuclear-armed power is either a "humiliating retreat" or nuclear war.
(2023-02-25). Power grid attacks up 71% and Biden acolytes tell us it's all those white supremacists. americanthinker.com Pay no attention to those Russians or Chinese as America's power grid undergoes a barrage of attacks.
(2023-02-25). How to Destroy Russia. 2019 Rand Corporation Report: "Overextending and Unbalancing Russia" globalresearch.ca Force the adversary to expand recklessly in order to unbalance him, and then destroy him. This is not the description of a judo hold, but a plan against Russia elaborated by the Rand Corporation, the most influential think tank in the USA.
(2023-02-25). Il Nono Anniversario della Guerra in Ucraina. globalresearch.ca Siamo non al primo ma al nono anniversario della guerra in Ucraina, scatenata nel febbraio 2014 con il colpo di stato sotto regia USA-NATO. Parlando da Varsavia, il presidente Biden promette di "essere a fianco del presidente Zelensky qualunque cosa …
(2023-02-25). Ray McGovern on pipeline story…from Sunday's SF antiwar rally. indybay.org Undersea pipeline vanishes as UFO news balloon eclipses NATO attack!
(2023-02-25). Video: NATO-Exit, Closure of Military Bases: Massive Protests against NATO. globalresearch.ca More than 70 years ago NATO was born. In April 1949, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) established what was designated as the doctrine of "Collective Security" under Art. 5 of the Washington Treaty. | NATO has a sordid history of …
(2023-02-25). Whistleblowers In Film: 'Three Days Of The Condor' (1975). thedissenter.org 
By September 1975, when "Three Days of the Condor" was released, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had been exposed for spying on thousands of antiwar and Black liberation activists. | The CIA had been implicated in the coup in Chile that resulted in the assassination of socialist President Salvador Allende. CIA plots to murder Congo President Patrice Lumumba, Dominican Republic President Rafael Trujillo, and Cuban President Fidel Castro were revealed two months later. | Senator Frank Church, who chaired the intelligence committee investigation into the CIA, described covert action as a "sem…
(2023-02-25). [Perspectives] 19th-century medicine and The Races of Men. thelancet.com At the beginning of October, 1857, The Lancet published a letter by the Scottish anatomist, Robert Knox, entitled "New Theory of Race: Celt vs Saxon". Knox was responding to the work of the Irish physician and nationalist, John M'Elheran, who wished to celebrate the contributions of those of Celtic descent to modern culture. William Shakespeare and the Duke of Wellington, M'Elheran insisted, were of the "Celtic type" and Americans were "not a hybrid Anglo-Saxon, but a pure bred Celtic race". Knox rejected a Celtic history of America, using his letter to offer up egregiously long quotations from his book, The Race…
(2023-02-25). While We're Laughing About a Balloon, Biden Paves a Path to War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Debunking Zionist Disinformation: Attacks on Samidoun and the Palestinian prisoners' battle for freedom. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network has recently been subjected to a series of attacks by Zionist and far-right publications, particularly in the United States. Part of these attacks has been an all-out assault on our fiscal sponsor, the Alliance for Global Justice, a grassroots, internationalist and progressive organization that provides fiscal sponsorship to over 140 …
(2023-02-25). The Nuclear Armed Madhouse. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine deal outside PM Anthony Albanese's office. greenleft.org.au A protest outside PM Anthony Albanese's electorate office was one of several protests around the country demanding that the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal be scrapped. Video by Peter Boyle.
(2023-02-25). "Vaccine and Sactions" "疫苗与制裁" A New China-US Joint Production Documentary by Lee Siu Hin. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] China's COVID-19 reopening measures—warriors and weapons. thelancet.com On Dec 7, 2022, the Chinese Government issued the New 10 epidemic prevention policy1 and announced that China's dynamic zero-COVID policy, which had been adhered to for nearly 3 years, has officially moved towards reopening. However, in the face of the omicron variant with an average basic reproduction number of 9 ∑5,2 a new COVID-19 pandemic in China was inevitable. In Henan province, with a population approaching 100 million people, the provincial government announced on Jan 9, 2023, that 89% of the province population was infected.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] Insurance pools' merging in China needs careful design. thelancet.com Chen Xinxin and colleagues' call for healthy ageing in China is encouraging.1 To address equity concerns and mobility difficulties, the policy recommendation of "establishing a unified national insurance system that encompasses all citizens, regardless of occupation, resident status, or place of residence"1 is justifiable. However, it deserves further considerations.
(2023-02-25). Children of War: The War on Terror and the Battle for Young Minds. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com ) — During a Veterans Day celebration in my small Maryland community, a teacher clicked through a slideshow of smiling men and women in military uniforms. "Girls and boys, can anyone tell me what courage is?" she asked the crowd, mostly children from local elementary schools, including my two young kids. A boy …
(2023-02-25). Top 6 Exciting Wind Power Developments in US, as investment in Offshore Wind Triples and Wind Generates 10% of US Electricity. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Renewable energy continues to burgeon rapidly in the United States. Here are some of the signs of a major transformation that may not always be apparent on the surface: 1. The US tripled that amount of money invested in offshore wind in 2022 to $9.8 billion, according to Kassia Micek …
(2023-02-25). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 25, 2003. thedissenter.org 
Note: This series is published exclusively for paid subscribers of The Dissenter. | The world will mark the 20th anniversary of the United States invasion and occupation of Iraq in about a month. It was the second war waged by the US against Iraq. | To reflect on this history, The Dissenter recounts the timeline of events that led up to the invasion on March 20. Each post encapsulates what took place that day as both political and media elites beat the drums of war. | *** | FEBRUARY 25, 2003: MSNBC cancels Phil Donahue's show and expands "Countdown: Iraq" to two hours, a program hosted by Lester Hol…
(2023-02-25). America's Delusional Military Fantasy. sonar21.com 
Seven years ago General David Petraeus and analyst Michael O'Hanlon wrote this paean to the U.S. military: The United States has the best military in the world today, by far….
(2023-02-25). Portland supports postal workers. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Dozens of Portland postal union members, union and community leaders rallied Feb. 20 in support of postal workers, demanding "good service, good jobs and a good contract." Drivers passing by honked and showed support. "Our U.S. Postal Service is under attack," read one of the rally leaflets. Signs . . . |
(2023-02-25). Resistance behind bars : Walpole prisoner strike 50 years on. workers.org 
March 15 will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Walpole Prison takeover in Massachusetts by incarcerated workers. It ended May 18, 65 days later. What led to this stupendous, courageous event by captured workers? Walpole, Massachusetts, prisoners on strike, 1973. Bobby Dellelo, a leader of the takeover, spent 40 . . . |
(2023-02-25). Turkish-American seismologist leads U.S. relief effort after Türkiye earthquakes. america.cgtn.com 
The devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria has killed over 50,000 and displaced 1.7 million people. See how one Turkish-American seismologist is leading a major relief effort in the U.S.
(2023-02-25). Toxic train derailment in Ohio sparks anger and concern over preventable disaster. america.cgtn.com 
A preliminary federal safety reports that the toxic train derailment in Ohio was a preventable disaster, that's causing concern and anger beyond the state.
(2023-02-25). Egypt: problems of the population. journal-neo.org 
According to a World Bank report, with proper policies to slow population growth, Egypt could have 141 million by 2050 instead of the expected 160 million. Egypt's current population is nearly 105 million. A report published in Cairo, "Achieving the Demographic Dividend in the Arab Republic of Egypt: Choice, Not Destiny," argues that slowing population growth …
(2023-02-25). In Jammu and Kashmir, 'eviction drive' sparks anger and protests from a cross-section of society. peoplesdispatch.org The administration of Jammu and Kashmir, which is directly under the Central government, launched an eviction drive in January, many of whose victims were farmers, workers and marginalized sections. Political parties and people's movements have slammed the drive with many critics calling it an attempt to bring about demographic change…
(2023-02-25). As Nigeria goes to the polls, Labor Party backed by the trade unions, emerges as strong third force. peoplesdispatch.org Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, is going to the polls on February 25. Key trade unions and progressive forces have backed the Labour Party and its presidential candidate Peter Obi to provide a break from the policies of the mainstream APC and PDP parties…
(2023-02-25). Monday 3/13: Architects of Abundance: Indigenous Regenerative Food Systems and the Excavation of Hidden History. indybay.org Merrill Cultural Center, UC Santa Cruz | Directions: goo.gl/maps/Z18NZ9XyVJREK1f89 | This is a hybrid event, presented both in-person and virtually.
(2023-02-25). COVID Immunization and Surveillance. americanthinker.com Vaccine passports are one of the major vehicles to create an international digital ID.
(2023-02-25). Election-Rigging from Abroad? I Am Shocked, Shocked! americanthinker.com The Guardian thinks it got a big scoop from a big bad Israeli tech company about its supposed involvement in election-rigging. Not exactly. The lefty news organization beclowned itself with its lack of tech knowledge.
(2023-02-25). Gun Law and the MSU Shooting. americanthinker.com Arguing that a mandatory jail term would have prevented the MSU shooter plays into the progressive war on gun rights.
(2023-02-25). How to Write a Fake Medical Paper on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. americanthinker.com Five steps toward producing a scholarly paper that accuses… well, everybody of racism.
(2023-02-25). The Real Meaning of Equity. americanthinker.com The Biden administration has perverted a perfectly good and just concept. Here is the real meaning of equity.
(2023-02-25). Children deserve to be taught accurate, unbiased history. americanthinker.com Leftists, however, are determined to pervert the historical truth about slavery in America to destroy race relations in modern America.
(2023-02-25). Dilbert creator Scott Adams is the latest to be canceled. americanthinker.com Newspapers pulled Adams's 'Dilbert' comics and the left thundered its umbrage after Adams reacted to a poll suggesting significant bigotry among black respondents.
(2023-02-25). Feminism 2023 is all about doublethink and 'doing whatever you wanna do' sans judgment. americanthinker.com After a young woman works herself up into a tizzy when asked to explain her views, we can glean one very important bit of information.
(2023-02-25). The Founders' triple test. americanthinker.com The Founders were ordinary men who carried out extraordinary acts while serving the people and not the government they represented.
(2023-02-25). The next state to legalize constitutional carry? americanthinker.com Look out, leftists!
(2023-02-25). Saturday 2/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Haifawi" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-25). El Manifiesto Comunista 175 Años Después. indybay.org (February 21, 2023) 175 years ago Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published The Communist Manifesto. Rebelión reports from the bookstore, en Español…
(2023-02-25). How Howard Schultz Made Starbucks the Poster Child of Corporate Abuse. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-02-25). Living and Learning Against the Odds. dissidentvoice.org Samira is a young Zanzibari woman who had a big dream. To leave home, have a family and study for a career. In many countries this is done as a matter of course. However, in some places there are many struggles and difficulties, both social and financial, that must be faced. In Samira's Dream, we …
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/30: On Social Justice and the Enneagram. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Thursday 4/20: On the Racism of People Who Love You. indybay.org California Institute of Integral Studies | 1453 Mission St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-02-25). What Was Covid Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2023-02-25). Wednesday 2/22: SF Black Reparations Committee meets "40 acres and a mule" indybay.org SF Black Reparations | Wednesday, February 22 ∑ 7: 00 — 8: 00pm | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/pgb-qrmy-hfu…
(2023-02-25). Buffalo Community Shows Support to Fired Tesla Workers Seeking Union. truthout.org "Hi everyone. We are Tesla Workers United." So began the press conference on Saturday, February 18, when a dozen Buffalo Tesla workers stood behind a makeshift podium to introduce their new union to the world. The workers at the press conference all worked in the Autopilot department at Tesla's massive Gigafactory 2 in South Buffalo, New York, labeling data for the company's self-driving program. |
(2023-02-25). Dear Friends, Sorry to Announce a Genocide: Dr. Naomi Wolf on the Pfizer "Confidential Report" globalresearch.ca The truth is: I've been rendered almost speechless because recently I've had the unenviable task of trying to announce to the world that indeed, a genocide — or what I've called, clumsily but urgently, a "baby die-off" — is underway.
(2023-02-25). Xi meets Cambodian King, Queen Mother. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan on Friday had a cordial meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
(2023-02-25). Ecuador: Former President Moreno Among 37 To Be Indicted. indybay.org The Ina Papers, not mentioned in our corporate media, revealed bribery related to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project. Lenin Moreno was involved long before he was President of Ecuador, if these allegations are prove true.
(2023-02-25). Tuesday 2/28: #ERANow: Equal Rights Amendment Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Livestream. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Global Planned Financial Tsunami Has Just Begun. globalresearch.ca Green Energy mandates are driving this inflation crisis: global shortages of fertilizers, soaring prices of natural gas, grain supply losses, coupled with the global snowballing of defaults, bankruptcies, amid a soaring inflation.
(2023-02-25). Video: Massive Protests in France, Italy and Spain. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). At Least 330 Species Are Contaminated With Cancer-Causing "Forever Chemicals" truthout.org A class of chemicals linked to multiple health hazards in humans have been detected in hundreds of wildlife species across the United States, according to a report issued Wednesday. The report was released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) along with a map demonstrating that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are contaminating wildlife on every continent except… |
(2023-02-25). January 30, 1933 and Media make politics. indybay.org Edward Bernays, one of the most important developers of modern propaganda, wrote almost a hundred years ago: "The manipulation of the opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate the unseen mechanisms of society form an invisible government, which is the true ruling power of our country."
(2023-02-25). Wednesday 3/8: Open Studio with Omid Mokri. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 4/1: March to End Homelessness. indybay.org Meet at Cedar Street & Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: Open House – International Kadampa Retreat Center in Arizona. indybay.org International Kadampa Retreat Center – Grand Canyon | 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…
(2023-02-25). Childhood Social Media Usage and Impacts on Identity Formulation in Emerging Adults. indybay.org
(2023-02-25). Locals Alarmed Over Plan to Inject Toxic Ohio Wastewater Underground in Texas. truthout.org Residents and officials in Harris County, Texas have expressed alarm since learning that contaminated water used to extinguish a fiery train crash in East Palestine, Ohio has been transported more than 1,300 miles to a Houston suburb for disposal. Houston's Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience tweeted Thursday: "We are disturbed to learn that toxic wastewater from East Palestine… |
(2023-02-25). "Nuking A Town With Chemicals To Get A Railroad Open" & Railroad Labor With SMART. indybay.org The nuking of Palestine, Ohio to remove the toxic waste has exposed the serious and dangerous health and safety conditions in the rail industry and the failure of the government to have oversight and control in this catastrophic disaster. WorkWeek interviews Jerad Cassity who is SMART-TD National Safety Team (NST) Chief of | Safety about this incident and the working conditions and health and safety of railroad workers.
(2023-02-25). The NTSC, E.Palestine Railroad Wreck, Rail Safety & Nationalization With RWU's Hugh Sawyer. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the NTSB report on the toxic railway wreck in East Palestine and the causes of it with railroad engineer Hugh Sawyer who is with Railroad Workers United. He reports on the systemic issues that have led to this and many other derailments, the dangers that the East Palestine community are faced with and the need for nationalization of the railroads.
(2023-02-25). Nablus Mourns Following Israeli Invasion That Tore City Apart and Killed 11. truthout.org On Thursday, February 23, city streets in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip were silent. Palestinians had declared a general strike and a day of mourning in light of the Israeli invasion of one of the West Bank's most ancient cities the day before, which left 11 Palestinians dead and over 102 people injured. On the morning of February 22, Israeli forces invaded Nablus. |
(2023-02-25). Arkansas's Anti-BDS Law Remains in Effect Because SCOTUS Refused to Review It. truthout.org While the far right Israeli regime escalates its repression of Palestinians, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to disturb an Arkansas law that requires government contractors to certify they are not boycotting Israel or "Israeli-controlled territories." The high court didn't specifically uphold Arkansas's anti-boycott law. However, the court declined to review the case because there were not four… |
(2023-02-25). UK Supermarkets Ration Vegetables for Supply Shortages. orinocotribune.com Supermarkets in the United Kingdom are imposing limits on purchases of salad vegetables due to supply shortages. Tesco, the largest supermarket in the UK, announced in a statement on Wednesday, February 22, that it was joining other grocery chains like Asda, Morrisons, and Aldi in implementing this rationing measure. | Tesco has decided to limit the sales of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers to three per person as a precautionary measure, "in order to ensure that more people get the goods they need." | The budget supermarket chain Aldi imposed a "temporary" limit of three units per buyer for these vegetables. Asda…
(2023-02-25). Tenants' Union March into Offices of Transport Québec to Demand End to Evictions. itsgoingdown.org Report and video from the Montreal Autonomous Tenants' Union (SLAM-MATU) on recent anti-eviction action. Monday, February 20th, members of the Montreal Autonomous Tenants' Union (SLAM-MATU) stormed into the offices of Transport Quebec. Any plans for a future eviction of the Ville-marie encampment must be cancelled, and encampment members need to be given housing that fits…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA 94501…
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: Extreme Weather Resource Fair: Small Talk, Big Topics. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062…
(2023-02-25). Texas Decision Could Remove Abortion Pills From Pharmacies Nationwide. truthout.org Amarillo, Texas — Federal judges in Texas have delivered time and again for abortion opponents. They upheld a state law that allows for $10,000 bounties to be placed on anyone who helps a woman get an abortion; ruled that someone opposed to abortion based on religious beliefs can block a federal program from providing birth control to teens; and determined that emergency room doctors must equally… |
(2023-02-25). FANB Destroys Illegal Mining Camps in Protected Forests of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2023-02-25). Venezuela's Gas Sale to Colombia Not Possible in the Short Term. orinocotribune.com Colombian Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo stated in an interview that there exists a possibility of Colombia importing gas from Venezuela. However, Rafael Quiroz, a Venezuelan economist and oil and gas expert, said in an interview with Sputnik that the project may be feasible "only in the medium and long term." | On February 17, Colombian Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo
(2023-02-25). 3rd Afro-Venezuelan National Congress Begins in Caracas. orinocotribune.com The 3rd Afro-Venezuelan National Congress began in Caracas on Friday, February 24, and will end on Sunday, February 26. The event, held in the Venezuelan School of Planning, will also be a tribute to the Cimarrón Mayor, the late Chavista leader Aristóbulo Istúriz. The main objective of the meeting is to consolidate a united Afro-Venezuelan platform, which, with the spirit of the Bolivarian Revolution, will work towards dismantling 530 years of colonialism, slavery, racism and discrimination. | The programe started on Friday with the accreditation of the 17 participating delegations from different regions of the c…
(2023-02-25). President Maduro Instructs Security Forces to Fight and End Criminal Gangs in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2023-02-25). Saturday 3/4: The Global Struggle for Women's Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/9: What Would It Take To Topple Amazon? Author Reading Discusses How To Do It! indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-02-25). Thursday 3/9: International Women's Day: Celebrating Feminist Scholarship from the Americas. indybay.org Merrill Cultural Center, UC Santa Cruz | Driving and Parking Directions: | maps.ucsc.edu/detailed-directions/…
(2023-02-25). From Today (Thu), 3 pm ("Stop Cop City"): Online events w) Vandana Shiva, Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 9 online events taking place over the next week+ (and starting at 3: 00 pm today, Thursday, 2/23), featuring people such as Dário Votório Kopenawa Yanomami, Paul Watson, adrienne maree brown, Vandana Shiva, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, Australia, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2023-02-25). Atlanta Activists Say Prosecutors Plan to Indict them on RICO Charges. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-02-25). 'Community' Committee Cheers Police Violence as Authorities Repress Resistance to 'Cop City'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-02-25). Using the earthquake as an opportunity to increase support for terrorism. uwidata.com By Ceyhun Bozkurt* Due to the earthquake, which has been tearing at all of our hearts, we have focused on the cities hit by the disaster and the search and rescue and relief activities there for a long time. The destruction is huge. Our pain and anger are great… We will talk and write about it …
(2023-02-25). Pueblo, Colorado, family file lawsuit over 2022 police killing of Richard Ward. wsws.org Body camera footage of the incident shows that the official police report of the incident was a lie and that deputies murdered Ward without reason.
(2023-02-25). Letter from a Caterpillar worker: "We are done messing around" wsws.org With the March 1 contract expiration for over 6,000 UAW members at Caterpillar fast approaching, workers are increasingly calling for a counter-offensive to win back major improvements in wages, benefits and working conditions.
(2023-02-25). 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones was paid over $1 million to speak about race at colleges in 2022. wsws.org The race-obsessed middle class layers which Hannah-Jones epitomizes are fundamentally fearful of and hostile to the growing movement of the working class. The last thing they want is for the party to end when there is yet so much money to be made.
(2023-02-25). In last words, Florida death row inmate denounces Governor Ron DeSantis. wsws.org The Florida governor signed Donald Dillbeck's death warrant on the same day that he floated a change to state law that would allow a person to be sentenced to death after a non-unanimous vote of a jury.
(2023-02-25). Twelve years after Christchurch earthquake, building collapse victims denied justice. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Maan Alkaisi, a spokesman for the families of some of the 115 people who died in the collapse of the poorly constructed CTV building. Twelve years on, no one has been held accountable for this avoidable tragedy.
(2023-02-25). Living: A "sort of dead" civil servant comes to life. wsws.org The film is a "reimagining" of Akira Kurosawa's 1952 masterpiece Ikiru (To Live), which in turn was originally inspired by Leo Tolstoy's novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886).
(2023-02-25). SEP demands billions for health and education, not for war. wsws.org While virtually limitless funds are being allocated to the war machine, governments proclaim that there is no money for essential social services such as healthcare and education.
(2023-02-25). SEP (Sri Lanka) holds open-air election meeting in Jaffna district. wsws.org About 60 people, including fishermen, farmers, daily wage workers, youth and housewives listened to SEP candidates outline the party's socialist program.
(2023-02-25). Sri Lankan workers protest against tax increases. wsws.org The unions are attempting to hoodwink workers with demagogic denunciations of President Wickremesinghe and appeals for cosmetic changes to his government's austerity measures.
(2023-02-25). University of Michigan graduate student workers move closer to strike. wsws.org All the demands by University of Michigan graduate student workers have been rejected by the campus administration as a May 1 contract deadline approaches.
(2023-02-25). The COVID cover-up, or how the ruling class learned to stop worrying and love the virus. wsws.org The fact that millions of people continue to be infected with COVID-19 and thousands die each week is now met with total indifference by the ruling elites, with virtually no reporting on this deepening world crisis.
(2023-02-25). Open letter to undergraduates of Temple University: Support striking Temple TAs! Fight back against tuition increases! wsws.org The struggle must be expanded through the formation of rank-and-file committees representing all sections of the campus workforce and the students.
(2023-02-25). SEP (Sri Lanka) holds open-air election meeting in Jaffna district. wsws.org About 60 people, including fishermen, farmers, daily wage workers, youth and housewives listened to SEP candidates outline the party's socialist program.
(2023-02-25). Sri Lankan workers protest against tax increases. wsws.org The unions are attempting to hoodwink workers with demagogic denunciations of President Wickremesinghe and appeals for cosmetic changes to his government's austerity measures.
(2023-02-25). University of Michigan graduate student workers move closer to strike. wsws.org All the demands by University of Michigan graduate student workers have been rejected by the campus administration as a May 1 contract deadline approaches.
(2023-02-25). The COVID cover-up, or how the ruling class learned to stop worrying and love the virus. wsws.org The fact that millions of people continue to be infected with COVID-19 and thousands die each week is now met with total indifference by the ruling elites, with virtually no reporting on this deepening world crisis.
(2023-02-25). Open letter to undergraduates of Temple University: Support striking Temple TAs! Fight back against tuition increases! wsws.org The struggle must be expanded through the formation of rank-and-file committees representing all sections of the campus workforce and the students.
(2023-02-25). Scores of immigrants die in bus crashes trying to reach locked-down US border. wsws.org The tragedies in Panama and Mexico are not mere "traffic accidents" but part and parcel of monstrous social crimes committed by US imperialism.
(2023-02-25). Australian study shows inflation the result of profit gouging, not wages. wsws.org According to a report by the Australia Institute, Australian businesses increased their prices by a total of $160 billion a year over and above their higher expenses for labour, taxes, and other inputs.
(2023-02-25). Health authorities in Cambodia report a young girl has died from bird flu. wsws.org The first human death from the current bird flu raises concern among health authorities about the potential of human-to-human transmission.
(2023-02-25). Can Vivek Ramaswamy fix Washington? americanthinker.com A new Republican presidential contender shows promise.
(2023-02-25). Democrats introduce resolution to ban Trump from US Capitol. americanthinker.com Eric Swalwell leads the way.
(2023-02-25). Feminism 2023 is all about doublethink and 'doing whatever you wanna do' sans judgment. americanthinker.com After a young woman works herself up into a tizzy when asked to explain her views, we can glean one important bit of information.
(2023-02-25). Like Shakespeare? You might be a right-wing terrorist! americanthinker.com The U.K. goes all-out in scouring the Western canon of great works.
(2023-02-25). More lousy news from Biden's money-analyzing people. americanthinker.com A key Fed inflation measure rose more than expected…always more than expected.
(2023-02-25). One, two, many Sri Lankas — the World Bank becomes Joe Biden's global greenie slush fund. americanthinker.com Biden's sleazy operatives have forced David Malpass out at the Bank and stuck in a "great reset" promoter with big greenie conversion plans for the developing world in his place.
(2023-02-25). The Democrats' dilemma: even Californians don't want Kamala Harris. americanthinker.com The same Democrats who rejected her during the primaries haven't warmed to her during the first two years of the Biden administration.
(2023-02-25). Virginia politician wants to bring DIE inequality to Congress. americanthinker.com Just when you thought Democrats had finally hit the bottom of the stupid barrel….
(2023-02-25). Der Mensch ist gut, aber irritiert. Die Natur des Menschen ist friedlich. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Folgen Sie …
(2023-02-25). Man Is Good, But Irritated: :"The Nature of Human Beings is Peaceful" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Midazolam Murders: Were the Elderly in U.K Long Term Care Homes killed with Euthanasia Drugs and Labeled as COVID-19 deaths? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). What Will Happen When Banks Go Bust? dissidentvoice.org Financial podcasts have been featuring ominous headlines lately along the lines of "Your Bank Can Legally Seize Your Money" and "Banks Can STEAL Your Money?! Here's How!" The reference is to "bail-ins: " the provision under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act allowing Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs, basically the biggest banks) to bail in or expropriate their …
(2023-02-25). How the Super-Rich Destroy Our Minds. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Double standard for Black NFL quarterbacks. iacenter.org By Olujimi Alade February 22, 2023 Lamar Jackson Quarterback Lamar Jackson's row with the NFL franchise Baltimore Ravens has been making the rounds as of late. Recently, the Ravens' public relations most likely leaked a story that the superstar quarterback turned down a $133 million contract. As soon as this news got out to the public, the slander commenced. All the stock insults that are leveled at Black athletes applied to Lamar Jackson and his contract situation such as: Why is he begging for so much to play a game? He should be grateful for an organization like the Baltimore Ravens! The NFL needs to stop cate…
(2023-02-25). Did Legendary "Gonzo" Journalist Hunter Thompson Frighten Those in the Deep State So Much, He Had to Be Taken Out? covertactionmagazine.com Hunter S. Thompson's death 18 years ago remains suspicious. He left no suicide note and, according to the official story, supposedly shot himself while on the phone with his wife in mid-conversation—though she never heard any gunshots. The night before his death, Hunter told a friend: "They're gonna make it look like suicide. I know …
(2023-02-25). Engineering a Cult of Chaos to Undermine Rational Thinking. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Mobilizing Against War. The Criminalization of War. Endorse and Support CKUW and the GRNH. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-25). Donald Trump, The Manchurian Candidate: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Campaign to Destabilize the Trump Presidency. Regime Change in America. globalresearch.ca We are dealing with a carefully planned operation, a "conspiracy" in the true sense of the word. In recent developments, the FBI investigation is being quoted by the media as evidence that Trump is "wittingly or unwittingly" an agent of the Kremlin…
(2023-02-25). Open letter to undergraduates of Temple University: Support striking Temple grad students! Fight back against tuition increases! wsws.org The struggle must be expanded through the formation of rank-and-file committees representing all sections of the campus workforce and the students.
(2023-02-25). [Perspectives] Rajat Khosla: shifting power structures in global health. thelancet.com Rajat Khosla was born in Old Delhi, India, where his grandparents, who were freedom fighters in the Indian independence movement, had migrated from Punjab before Partition. "There was a fair degree of critical consciousness in the family", Khosla recalls, "even if their means were little. The inspiration to do what I do came from the context in which I was growing up against a backdrop of deepening inequalities, economic crisis, communal strife and tensions, at a time when the anti-Sikh riots were taking place in Delhi.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] The promise of large language models in health care. thelancet.com The past few months have seen a rapid acceleration of innovation in the field of generative artificial intelligence with large language models (LLMs), capturing academic, media, and public attention. GPT-3, BERT, and ChatGPT are examples of LLMs that have been trained on swathes of the internet to produce impressive responses to human queries. The ability of these generalised LLMs to write fiction, develop computer code, and speculate on the future has prompted recognition that we are approaching artificial general intelligence for the first time.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] Rebuilding an agenda for Brazilian science and technology. thelancet.com Brazil has had ongoing political crises and instability in the past 6 years, and federal funding for science and technology has reached an all-time low.
(2023-02-25). [Obituary] Kenneth Dawson Bagshawe. thelancet.com Pioneer of treatment for choriocarcinoma. He was born in Marple near Manchester, UK, on Aug 17, 1925 and died in London, UK, on Dec 27, 2022 aged 97 years.
(2023-02-25). [World Report] Global maternal mortality rates stagnating. thelancet.com A new UN report shows that progress in reducing deaths of mothers plateaued between 2016 and 2020. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-02-25). [World Report] Health emergency over Brazil's Yanomami people. thelancet.com Infant mortality and disease among the Yanomami Indigenous People have soared following the encouragement of illegal mining. Jonathan Watts reports from Altamira, Brazil.
(2023-02-25). [Perspectives] Reinventing public purpose. thelancet.com Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Entire neighbourhoods were razed to the ground and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. An estimated 3000 people died—ie, excess deaths over those expected based on non-hurricane years. The risk of death was 45% higher in areas of low socioeconomic development. A hurricane, like a pandemic, exposes underlying inequalities in society and amplifies them.
(2023-02-25). [Correspondence] Celebration of 200 years. thelancet.com The Lancet's extensive coverage of its achievements is a timely reminder of the great contribution this journal has made to advance medical care. Although the timeline highlights many substantial scientific contributions, the extraordinary role The Lancet played in the reform of the medical profession, hospitals, and increasing the public accountability for health care deserves more attention.
(2023-02-25). [Comment] Offline: ACT-A—àßa suffit. thelancet.com The Access To COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) was the largest and most ambitious global effort to ensure equitable availability for anti-SARS-CoV-2 technologies—vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics. The intent deserves high praise. But the result fell far short of expectations. As Suerie Moon and colleagues pointed out in 2021, the roles of organisations constituting ACT-A were unclear. Accountability was almost non-existent. The exclusion of low-income and middle-income countries from the creation of ACT-A was an egregious mistake.
(2023-02-25). [World Report] "Things have gone seriously wrong": global cholera surges. thelancet.com A series of complex health emergencies has seen a surge in cholera cases, with outbreaks in 30 countries. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-02-25). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…
(2023-02-25). Consumer Health: Pregnancy and the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pregnancy can be an exciting, happy time. It also can be an anxious time, especially if you have an underlying health problem, such as heart disease. February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about heart conditions and pregnancy. Pregnancy stresses your heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30% to 50% to nourish your growing baby. This makes your heart pump more blood each minute and…
(2023-02-25). Consumer Health: What do you know about encephalitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Encephalitis Day will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 22, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening disease. Encephalitis affects nearly 500,000 people of all ages worldwide each year, according to the Encephalitis Society. What Causes it Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation can be caused by an infection, most often a virus, invading the brain (infectious encephalitis), but it also can be caused by the immune system attacking the brain in…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hope for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on this rare heart condition. Though there have been many advancements in understanding SCAD, Dr. Hayes says there is still much to learn, including why 90% of these types of heart attacks happen to nonstereotypical heart attack patients — young women. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/HVz5wqWOctA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…
(2023-02-25). Black History Month – Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, helping at-risk patients and increasing diversity in clinical trials. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity, and discrimination. The Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, an oncologist with…
(2023-02-25). What is frontotemporal degeneration? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…
(2023-02-25). Science Saturday: Bioengineering vocal cords. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tissue engineering techniques discovered at Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University created a humanlike vocal cord (fold) structure with the potential to produce a natural-sounding voice. The bioengineered scaffold mimics human vocal folds, with ability to vibrate and make sound. The study team reported the tissue-engineered vocal fold structure suggests potential for growing cells capable of healing scar tissue that impair speech. This research is published in Biomacromolecules. "Tissue engineering is a promising approach that combines…
(2023-02-25). Tips to keep stress from hurting your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Everyone reacts to stress differently, and how you react can impact the chance of developing serious health issues, including heart disease. Your body's response to stress may include muscle aches and headaches, back strain, stomach pains, and other physical symptoms. Stress also can make you tired, disturb normal sleep patterns, and leave you irritable, forgetful and out of control. When stress is constant, your body remains in high gear for days or weeks, which can lead…
(2023-02-25). Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Of these, 50% to 60% have Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. There is a constellation of dementia symptoms, and memory loss is the primary feature. Other common symptoms are physical functional decline…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cholangiocarcinoma and how is it treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has been experiencing unusual and persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. After undergoing a CT scan, her doctor diagnosed her with cholangiocarcinoma. What is this type of cancer? And what treatment options are available? ANSWER: Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that develops from the bile ducts, which are slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile and connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The tumor can occur anywhere along…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qeoBv7lye4I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-02-25). Black History Month: Dr. Floyd Willis on the importance of inclusive Alzheimer's Disease research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Floyd Willis Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Floyd Willis, a family medicine physician and investigator…
(2023-02-25). What is naloxone and should everyone have access to it? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Naloxone opioid overdose kit Two panels that advise the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending that naloxone nasal spray be approved for over-the-counter sale for emergency treatment of opioid overdoses. The Joint Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the measure. The FDA will make a final decision on March 29 if naloxone will become a nonprescription drug. "This access for everyone is so needed," says Dr….
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 3 on Forbes list of 'America's Best Large Employers'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 by Forbes in its 2023 list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released today. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 on the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released this week. Mayo was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. As in 2022, hospital systems and medical centers were prominently featured on the…
(2023-02-25). Davis, Dunn to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jed Davis, president and CEO of DDI Inc., which operates the Davis Family Office headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and AJ Dunn, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic in Florida, were elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Feb. 17. "Jed Davis and AJ Dunn are insightful, dedicated and accomplished leaders with a strong background in executive governance and a firm commitment to Mayo Clinic's mission and…
(2023-02-25). Dr. Prathibha Varkey recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 25 Women Leaders'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., president of Mayo Clinic Health System, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the "Top 25 Women Leaders" for 2023. The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the Feb. 20 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/topwomenexecs. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their leadership in care delivery improvement, health equity, policy…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic remembers Dr. Robert Hattery, former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Hattery, M.D., second from left, at Mayo's 150th anniversary celebration in 2014. Robert R. Hattery, M.D., former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and longtime Mayo Clinic advocate, died on Feb. 11, 2023. "Dr. Hattery was a builder of people," says Claire Bender, M.D., emeritus member of the staff in Radiology. "He was a true leader who was highly respected, fair, extremely hard working and always dedicated to Mayo Clinic's patients and staff."…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? What advice do you have for how to avoid injuring my shoulder? ANSWER: Unfortunately, the numbers don't lie. In Mayo Clinic's orthopedics practice, the number of people who need care due to shoulder injuries increases substantially during…
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-02-25). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….
(2023-02-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Snowblower safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Much of the nation is bracing for a massive winter storm that is working its way eastward across the country. Over the next few days, the storm is expected to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions in the North, with sleet, freezing rain and thunderstorms across the South. Portions of the upper Midwest could see close to 2 feet of snow. With that in mind, you might want to get that snowblower fueled up. Dr….
(2023-02-25). Staying safe during a major winter storm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As several winter storms are expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow across the U.S., the National Weather Service reminds people to be safe and prepare in advance to ensure personal safety and well-being. As hospital emergency rooms have historically seen an influx of weather-related injuries with each winter storm, it is important to be adequately prepared to reduce the risk of medical emergencies. Dr. David Nestler, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says falls are among the most…
(2023-02-25). Bronce de Anisley García abre el medallero para Cuba en el Campeonato Panamericano de Clavados. cubadebate.cu La clavadista cubana Anisley García ganó la medalla de bronce en la prueba de plataforma y le dio a Cuba la primera presea en el Campeonato Panamericano de ese deporte, un evento que tiene por sede a la ciudad mexicana de León y que reparte cupos directos a Santiago de Chile 2023. Laydel Domínguez terminó séptimo en el trampolín a un metro.
(2023-02-25). Lula y la segunda ola progresista en América Latina. globalizacion.ca En un siglo que ha estado -y seguirá estando por mucho tiempo— marcado por la disputa geopolítica entre el intento de Estados Unidos por mantener su hegemonía y el ascenso chino, acompañado por Rusia, América Latina y el Sur Global…
(2023-02-25). Diálogos genuinos que aportan soluciones. cubadebate.cu Con representantes del movimiento deportivo villaclareño y trabajadores de la Industria del Lácteo en esta provincia continuaron este viernes los intercambios de los ocho candidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por el municipio de Santa Clara.
(2023-02-25). De King a Nichols: Memphis, el racismo y la violencia en la sociedad estadounidense. cubadebate.cu Tyre Nichols era demasiado joven para morir. Tenía apenas 29 años cuando fue asesinado por la policía de Memphis, Tennessee, a inicios de este 2023. Falleció tras la brutal paliza que le propinaron 6 agentes del orden en esa ciudad el 7 de enero de este año. Vivió apenas tres días más después del suceso. La violencia y el racismo sistémico contra la gente negra está en las entrañas mismas del imperio.
(2023-02-25). Félix Varela y Morales: "Un hijo de la libertad, un alma americana" (II). cubadebate.cu Lo primero que caracteriza a la filosofía vareliana es su ruptura epistemológica con el pasado teórico y la ubicación de su gnoseo ≠logía como búsqueda del instrumental teórico, metodológico y conceptual para interpretar su realidad física, social y humana.
(2023-02-25). Cuba entre los destinos "cool" para 2023, según estudio de compañía especializada en "travel millenials" cubadebate.cu La revista de actualidades Hola -radicada en España- incluyó a Cuba entre los destinos más "cool" del 2023 para viajeros jóvenes que buscan "una verdadera inmersión cultural y en la vida local". La selección, publicada en el sitio web de Hola, se basa en un estudio de la compañía Weromad, especializada en el sector "travel millenial".
(2023-02-25). Las 3 del día: Resumen semanal (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 24 de febrero de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la semana en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional. "Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa con la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores. °Conéctese ya!
(2023-02-25). Advierten a países africanos ante arribo de ciclón Freddy. telesurtv.net Los pronósticos apuntan que tocará territorio de África continental por algún punto entre las ciudades de Beira e Inhambane, en Mozambique.
(2023-02-25). Emiten alertas por tormenta invernal en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El ente subrayó que pueden ocurrir inundaciones debido a las fuertes lluvias en varias regiones del estado, como los condados de Ventura y Los Ángeles.
(2023-02-25). Continúan labores para combatir incendio forestal en Holguín, Cuba. telesurtv.net En la zona existe alto volumen de material combustible debido a la intensa sequía que la afecta, pues no llueve hace más de cuatro meses.
(2023-02-25). Rechazan en Cuba bases militares de EE.UU. y la OTAN. telesurtv.net Denuncian que Washington y el bloque militar mantienen más de 800 bases militares en todo el mundo, de ellas 76 en América Latina.
(2023-02-25). Movimiento indígena acusa a Gobierno de Ecuador de romper acuerdos. telesurtv.net Denuncian que Ejecutivo viola el principio de consultar a las comunidades sobre actividades mineras y emplea a la fuerza pública contra comuneros.
(2023-02-25). Reportan que disminuye cantidad de incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net El subsecretario del Interior reportó que hay dos nuevos detenidos, ambos en la Región de Ñuble, por la realización de quemas ilegales.
(2023-02-25). OMS advierte sobre aumento de la tasa de mortalidad por cólera. telesurtv.net República Dominicana, Malaui, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria son algunos de los países que reportan casos de la enfermedad.
(2023-02-25). Aumentan a 57 los decesos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Sao Paulo precisó que la mayoría de los fallecidos fueron reportados en el municipio de Sao Sebastiao.
(2023-02-25). Sube a 44.218 la cifra de muertos por los terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com La AFAD indicó que se han reportado 9.136 réplicas de los terremotos que tuvieron su epicentro en la provincia de Kahramanmara≈ü.
(2023-02-25). Camboya reporta el segundo contagio de gripe aviar en humanos. telesurtv.net Según se informó, se trata del padre de una niña de 11 años que falleció el miércoles a causa de esta enfermedad.
(2023-02-25). Alejandro Padrón lleva música en las venas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Si alguien tiene dudas de si un artista nace o se hace solo tiene que escuchar la tímbrica de la voz de Alejandro Padrón. Recorre las notas graves con total soltura, como si toda la vida hubiese estado sobre un escenario. Pero no, el talento de Alejandro estaba oculto tras su inclinación por los deportes.
(2023-02-25). Destacan medios de prensa turcos labor de médicos cubanos de brigada Henry Reeve. cubadebate.cu Este sábado, medios de prensa de Turquía destacaron la labor que realiza la brigada del contingente médico cubano Henry Reeve en la provincia de Kahramanmaras. El equipo de 32 galenos trabaja desde su arribo a la provincia Kahramanmaras, el pasado día 12, seis días después de los devastadores sismos que golpearon el sur de Turquía.
(2023-02-25). Investigación prueba que accidente de tren con sustancias tóxicas en Ohio era ciento por ciento evitable. cubadebate.cu Las primeras conclusiones de la investigación federal sobre el descarrilamiento masivo en Ohio, Estados Unidos, determinó que el siniestro era por completo evitable. Los sensores que detectaron el sobrecalentamiento de los rodamientos de las ruedas del tren, causa principal del incidente, estaban calibrados a una temperatura excesivamente elevada.
(2023-02-25). Recuerdan a Félix Varela, "el que nos enseñó primero en pensar", en el aniversario 170 de su fallecimiento. cubadebate.cu Académicos, historiadores, autoridades gubernamentales y eclesiásticas recordaron este sábado a Félix Varela, "el que nos enseñó primero en pensar", según Luz y Caballero, en un acto por el aniversario 170 de su fallecimiento, celebrado en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana.
(2023-02-25). Sancti Spíritus: Eriel no dirigirá a los Gallos. cubadebate.cu En menos de un mes y con un calendario atípico, la Serie Nacional de Béisbol en su versión 62 será un hecho. En ese lapso, los Gallos deberán encontrar "otra cabeza", después que su director por tres años, Eriel Sánchez León, pidió la liberación. Lo que fue rumor en días se concretará en horas. Vuelve a rondar la especulación pero Ariel comenta otros motivos.
(2023-02-25). Usain Bolt cumple su sueño e incursiona en la música como compositor y productor. cubadebate.cu El hombre más rápido del planeta disfruta la posibilidad que le ha regalado la vida de hacer realidad otro de sus grandes sueños. El plusmarquista mundial jamaicano Usain Bolt incursiona en la música como compositor y productor. "Quiero estar en lo más alto. Conseguir Grammys y discos de platino con mi música, y en eso estamos enfocados", dijo Bolt.
(2023-02-25). Cristina Fernández pide investigar a la policía de Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net En la querella presentada ante la autoridad judicial se pide que se investigue la responsabilidad de la policía bonarense en el atentado contra Cristina Fernández.
(2023-02-25). Sismo de 5.3 de magnitud sacude el centro de Türkiye. twitter.com En los reportes de distintas fuentes gubernamentales se informó que el nuevo sismo no provocó graves daños ni víctimas.
(2023-02-25). Perú anuncia retiro de su embajador en México. telesurtv.net Con la decisión, las relaciones entre ambas naciones quedarán formalmente a nivel de encargados de Negocios.
(2023-02-25). Unión Europea anuncia nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia. cubadebate.cu La Unión Europea ha adoptado un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su operativo militar en Ucrania."Se adopta el décimo paquete de sanciones: 121 personas y entidades enumeradas, nuevas restricciones significativas de importación/exportación, prohibición de los medios de propaganda rusos", anunció el alto representante de la Unión Europea.
(2023-02-25). La concepción del presidente Petro sobre el movimiento de masas. globalizacion.ca Asistí a la concentración en la Plaza de Bolívar en Bogotá.DC, a la 1 pm el martes 14 de febrero de 2.023. Miles de asistentes copaban una tercera parte del ágora, como se mencionaba en la antigua Grecia a la…
(2023-02-25). Gobierno brasileño anuncia ayudas a agricultores en Rio Grande. telesurtv.net La región de Hulha Negra, en la frontera con Uruguay, es una de las zonas más golpeadas por la falta de agua en el estado.
(2023-02-25). Rusia denuncia posible agresión de Ucrania contra Transnistria. telesurtv.net El mando ruso ha registrado una acumulación significativa de fuerzas ucranianas en las cercanías de Transnistria.
(2023-02-25). Ensayo clínico con NeuralCIM Æ (NeuroEPO) para alzhéimer leve o moderado comienza en Cuba el próximo lunes (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Con el desarrollo este viernes del taller de inicio del ensayo clínico fase III promovido por el Centro de Inmunología Molecular (CIM), para la evaluación de la eficacia y seguridad del fármaco neuroprotector NeuralCIM (nombre comercial de la molécula NeuroEPO) en pacientes de alzhéimer leve o moderado, todo está listo para comenzar el lunes 27 de febrero una nueva etapa en la investigación clínica del producto.
(2023-02-25). Registran terremoto de 6.1 al norte de Japón. cubadebate.cu Un terremoto con una magnitud preliminar de 6.1 sacudió la costa de Kushiro en Hokkaido, la isla norteña principal de Japón. Según la Agencia Meteorológica de ese país (JMA), el epicentro del temblor se ubicó a una latitud de 42.8 grados norte y una longitud de 145.1 grados este, y se produjo a una profundidad de 60 kilómetros.
(2023-02-25). Condecoran a brigadistas venezolanos tras labores en Türkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó el desempeño de los integrantes de la Fuerza de Tarea Humanitaria "Simón Bolívar".
(2023-02-25). El trabajo político de Cuba hacia los Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Tercera entrega de la serie ´El internacionalismo de Manuel Piñeiro en las relaciones exteriores de Cuba ª | A diferencia de los Estados Unidos que, mediante el genocidio de la población autóctona y de guerras de despojo, impusieron el ´destino manifiesto ª de…
(2023-02-25). El podcast de Cubadebate: Los preparativos de las elecciones nacionales (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sobre cómo marcha el proceso electoral en la mayor de las Antillas hablaremos en el podcast de Cubadebate. Tendremos declaraciones de Alina Balseiro, presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional y un reporte de la participación del presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel en este proceso. Conéctese con nosotros y escuche hasta al final.
(2023-02-25). øPuede Europa sobrevivir a este momento? cubadebate.cu Las fuerzas de derecha y ultraderecha dominan el discurso sobre Ucrania. Como en la década de 1930, la apología del fascismo se hace en nombre de la democracia y la apología de la guerra se hace en nombre de la paz.
(2023-02-25). Ascienden a 54 los muertos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se han identificado 38 cuerpos, entre los cuales se precisan 13 hombres adultos, 12 mujeres adultas y 13 niños.
(2023-02-25). Autoridades dominicanas detienen a 404 migrantes haitianos. telesurtv.net En los operativos fueron apresados 378 hombres y 26 mujeres en los sectores Friusa, Mata Mosquitos, El Ejecutivo, Cabeza de Toro, Villa La Fe y Kosovo, entre otros.
(2023-02-25). Embajador de Venezuela ante Brasil entrega copias de estilo. telesurtv.net "Celebro la nueva etapa de hermandad y cooperación entre dos pueblos hermanos", externó el jefe de Estado venezolano.
(2023-02-25). Regresan 233 venezolanos desde Perú con Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net Los 233 venezolanos fueron recibidos en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetia en La Guaira por varios funcionarios del Gobierno nacional.
(2023-02-25). Presidente de México reitera apoyo a Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado apoyó calificó de injusta e ilegal la destitución del expresidente peruano.
(2023-02-25). ONU pide investigar asesinatos de campesinos en Bajo Aguán, Honduras. telesurtv.net Cinco defensores de derechos humanos, vinculados con el conflicto agrario en esa región, fueron asesinados desde febrero de 2022 a la fecha.
(2023-02-25). Se dispara la pobreza energética oculta en España. telesurtv.net La investigación detectó un menor confort en los hogares por temperatura inadecuada, así como el aumento del indicador de la pobreza energética oculta.
(2023-02-25). Indonesia refuerza seguridad en Papúa tras muertes en disturbios. telesurtv.net La situación era "manejable" pero estaba siendo monitoreada, dijo en un comunicado el portavoz de la policía de la provincia de Papúa, Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo.
(2023-02-25). Confederación indígena ecuatoriana convoca a movilización contra Gobierno de Lasso. telesurtv.net La máxima organización indígena del país, asimismo, exhortó a la Asamblea Nacional a impulsar un juicio político en contra de Lasso.
(2023-02-25). Responsabilizan al Estado ecuatoriano en feminicidio de María Belén Bernal. telesurtv.net El 11 de septiembre de 2022 fue asesinada María Belén Bernal por Germán Cáceres en la Escuela Superior de la Policía, en Quito.
(2023-02-25). Elevan a 12 los casos de gripe aviar en Argentina. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, suman siete casos de gripe aviar reportados en el estado argentino de Córdoba.
(2023-02-25). Costa Rica registra 5.109 casos de Covid-19 en la última semana. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica, 16 personas fallecieron en la última semana por causas asociadas a la Covid-19.
(2023-02-25). Paraguay acumula 12.189 nuevos casos de chikungunya. telesurtv.net El ministerio reportó un total de 29.362 casos de chikungunya desde octubre, cuando inició la epidemia.
(2023-02-25). Terremoto de magnitud 6.1 se registra al norte de Japón. telesurtv.net No se ha emitido ninguna alerta de tsunami. No hubo informes inmediatos de heridos o daños importantes a la propiedad.
(2023-02-25). Nigerianos acuden a las urnas para elegir al nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Para garantizar la seguridad de las elecciones, la Policía nigeriana informó del despliegue de más de 301.900 agentes de seguridad por toda la nación.
(2023-02-25). Marrero Cruz intercambia con pobladores de Gibara, Holguín (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, durante un recorrido este viernes por Gibara, Holguín, conoció sobre los resultados, dificultades e inquietudes acerca de la actividad pesquera, como parte de los encuentros con el pueblo de los candidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. Recorrió las instalaciones de la Fábrica de Tabaco Hilda Torres Bacallao.
(2023-02-24). Buhari Warns About Foreign Meddling As Nigeria Heads to Polls to Decide on Next President. towardfreedom.org Nigeria's president has scolded Western diplomats for their comments about the way the February 25 presidential election is being run, warning against foreign meddling. Countries across Africa are up against Western-backed coup attempts and Western-supported disinformation campaigns. African Stream reports.