(2023-02-26). Larry On Bakhmut (Artemovsk)… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
Yesterday a good sitrep from Larry with, finally, proper map with the scale. Larry asks the question:
(2023-02-26). At Least 58 Dead After Migrant Boat Breaks Apart Near Italian Coast. truthout.org At least 58 migrants died when their overcrowded wooden boat smashed into rocky reefs and broke apart off southern Italy before dawn on Sunday, the Italian coast guard said. Survivors reportedly indicated that dozens more could be missing. "All of the survivors are adults,″ AP quoted Red Cross volunteer Ignazio Mangione. "Unfortunately, all the children are among the missing or were found dead on… |
(2023-02-26). Why The Russian Federation Recognized Independence Movements In Donbas. popularresistance.org "Minsk, Minsk, Minsk," they cried after Russia recognized Donetsk and Luhansk. But those Western diplomats and pundits did not hear those of us in the anti-war, pro-peace and anti-imperialist movements who insisted that Minsk II was the only conceivable way out of the crisis! | There will be reams of words attempting to provide a coherent analysis of the manufactured crisis dramatically unfolding in Ukraine, which took another unanticipated turn when Russia extended recognition to the Peoples' Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in the territory referred to as the Donbas in Eastern Ukraine.
(2023-02-26). Donbass: A Story of Defiance. libya360.wordpress.com Simes Dimitri Russell Bentley is no stranger to facing death. In December 2014, the Texas-native arrived in the Donbass region to help the newly-formed local militias defend against Ukrainian government forces. During his very first battle, Bentley narrowly dodged an enemy sniper bullet headed his way. Not long afterwards, Bentley was sleeping in a basement…
(2023-02-26). One year at war: no winners, but all are losers. canadiandimension.com 
Ukrainian soldier stands watch in Kyiv. Photo courtesy the Armed Forces of Ukraine/ In Neville Chamberlain's
(2023-02-26). Croatia Will Supply 14 Military Helicopters To Kiev Forces — Report. southfront.org 
A Croatian Air Force transport helicopter, MI-17, prepares to land at Camp | Bondsteel, Kosovo, Aug. 6, 2019. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | Croatia is preparing to supply Ukraine with 14 Soviet-made Mi-8 military transport helicopters, Jutarnji list reported on February 26. | The Croatian daily said that 12 Mi-8MTB-1 and two Mi-8T helicopters, which were recently taken out from service with the Croatian Armed Forces, could be supplied to Ukraine in around ten days. Croatian markings are currently being removed fr…
(2023-02-26). The Global South Refuses Pressure To Side With The West On Russia. popularresistance.org At the G20 meeting in Bengaluru, India, the United States arrived with a simple brief. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said at the February 2023 summit that the G20 countries must condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and they must adhere to US sanctions against Russia. However, it became clear that India, the chair of the G20, was not willing to conform to the US agenda. Indian officials said that the G20 is not a political meeting, but a meeting to discuss economic issues.
(2023-02-26). More Evidence Emerges That US Wanted Russia To Invade. popularresistance.org The U.S. got its war in Ukraine. Without it, Washington could not attempt to destroy Russia's economy, orchestrate worldwide condemnation and lead an insurgency to bleed Russia, all part of an attempt to bring down its government. Joe Biden has now left no doubt that it's true. | The president of the United States has confirmed what Consortium News and others have been reporting since the beginnings of Russsiagate in 2016, that the ultimate U.S. aim is to overthrow the government of Vladimir Putin.
(2023-02-26). Biden Says Ruling Out Sending Ukraine F-16 Fighter Jets 'for Now'. news.antiwar.com President Biden said in an interview that aired Friday that he has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine "for now," suggesting he could be open to the idea in the future. "No, he doesn't need F-16s now," Biden told ABC News, referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. When asked if that meant he …
(2023-02-26). China Releases 12-Point Peace for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com China on Friday released a 12-point peace plan as a potential settlement for the war in Ukraine as US officials are still claiming Beijing is considering arming Russia. The plan was released on the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website and calls for the cessation of hostilities and the resumption of peace talks between the warring sides. …
(2023-02-26). Zelensky Says Ukraine Is Preparing to Attack Crimea. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Ukraine is preparing to launch attacks to recapture Crimea by forming new military units and sending troops to train in other countries. "There are military steps, and we are preparing for them. We are ready mentally. We are preparing technically: with weapons, reinforcements, the formation of brigades, in …
(2023-02-26). Behind the Self-Defeating Approach Toward the National Protest against the US War on Russia in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Stansfield Smith Those who brought us Rage Against the War Machine recognized if we are to defeat the non-stop imperial war machine that rules over our lives, we must work with all people possible under its boot. Until we all do, we defeat ourselves. The Rage Against the War Machine, which stood up against the…
(2023-02-26). Ukraine: One Year of War on Top of 30 Years of Conflict Escalation. The Only Re-armament Needed Is Intellectual and Moral — On All Sides. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). SF Rally To STOP The War In Ukraine On The First Year Anniversary. indybay.org On the one year anniversary of the Ukraine war a rally was held against US intervention.
(2023-02-26). Multiple Actions in Bay Area Feb. 24 as Ukraine War Enters Second Year. indybay.org Peace Actions in downtown San Francisco and Israeli consulate on Montgomery Street protested…
(2023-02-26). The Official White House Website Should Have A Photo Of The WHITE HOUSE, Not Ukraine! indybay.org The official WHITE HOUSE website should have a photograph of the WHITE HOUSE, not Ukraine. February 23 and February 24, 2023…
(2023-02-26). Arms Control or Ukraine? Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). Britain's Stop the War Coalition holds London rally against Ukraine war sparsely attended. wsws.org STWC was unable to enlist the support of a single prominent "left" figure in the Labour Party or trade union bureaucracy to speak from the stage, such as been the lurch to the right of these layers.
(2023-02-26). David Swanson on Ukraine with Jimmy Durchslag at KMUD. davidswanson.org From Friday Night Talk February 24, 2023 at archive.kmudfm.org…
(2023-02-26). UK: 14 Questions for John McDonnell (and others) on Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Paul Atkin — Feb 22, 2023 | John McDonnell's John's judgement on the war is oddly flat, missing whole dimensions of the conflict and lacking any sense of causation beyond a kind of moralism, the 21st century equivalent of WW1 "German War G…
(2023-02-26). Russia halts oil supply to Poland: Polish refiner. ecns.cn Russia has halted oil supplies to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, Poland's leading oil and gas conglomerate PKN Orlen said Saturday.
(2023-02-26). EU agrees on 10th package of sanctions against Russia. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) has agreed on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia, said the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU on Twitter Friday night."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The package includes, e.g.
(2023-02-26). Bus operator fights Chicago Transit Authority transphobia. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – The Chicago Transit Authority fired trans bus operator and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 member Russia T. Brown for waging a struggle for his right to healthcare while refusing to address rampant transphobia that culminated in death threats. | Brown began his job at CTA in May 2016 at Chicago garage on the city's West Side. He was promoted to full time in under two years. However, when he began transitioning, verbal altercations about his gender identity became increasingly frequent. The "jokes" and verbal harassment onto social media platforms. | Brown spoke to CTA management about the h…
(2023-02-26). Jankovic appointed head coach of Chinese national football team. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Friday that 50-year-old Serbian Aleksandar Jankovic has been appointed as the head coach of China's men's national team.
(2023-02-26). The rise of US dollar imperialism, and why it failed — with Radhika Desai & Michael Hudson. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson explain the end of the British empire's sterling area with the rise of the US dollar system, its central role in imperialism, and why it ultimately failed.
(2023-02-26). Netanyahu And Ben-Gvir Have All But Guaranteed A New Intifada. popularresistance.org There is a story about the Roman Emperor Nero, according to which he set Rome on fire just so that he could see the flames. The story may or may not be true, but when Palestine is in flames, history will remember who lit the match. | Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime minister of Israel, will be remembered as the reckless politician who gave Itamar Ben-Gvir the green light to set a fire that will consume Palestine and cause death and destruction, the scale of which has never been seen before.
(2023-02-26). Why Watering Down Palestinian Reality is a Crime. dissidentvoice.org 
On February 20, the United Nations Security Council approved a statement, described in the media as a 'watered-down' version of an earlier draft resolution which would have demanded that Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory." The intrigues that led to the scrapping of what was meant to be a binding …
(2023-02-26). The French Are Leaving, But the War in the Sahel Continues. orinocotribune.com
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/11: On 3/11 At Fukushima No Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean & No Restarting Nukes. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St./California St | San Francisco…
(2023-02-26). Restaurant Workers at Rockefeller Center's Lodi Confront Union-Buster Ahead of Vote. popularresistance.org Lodi, an Italian-style fine dining cafe in Rockefeller Center, has what the New York Times calls "a captive audience" given its central location in a Manhattan tourist magnet. Workers at the restaurant say they're a captive audience of another kind—for the anti-union diatribes of a highly paid consultant. They are demanding that the cafe improve working conditions, benefits, staffing, scheduling, and training—but the major sticking point is wages. Kitchen workers earn between $18 and $21 an hour, while cashiers earn $25, and there's no discernible reason for the discrepancy.
(2023-02-26). Iran Releases First Flight Footage Of New Shahed-149 'Gaza' Combat Drone. southfront.org 
On February 25, the Aerospace Force of the Iranian The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) released first flight footage of its new Shahed-149 "Gaza" drone. | The Shahed-149, which was developed by the Shahed Aviation Industries, is a high-altitude long-endurance combat drone similar in size, shape and role to the American MQ-9 Reaper. The drone was unveiled and named after the Gaza Strip in honor of the Palestinians' struggle against Israel amid the May 2021 Palestinian-Israeli crisis.
(2023-02-26). A Dangerous Fishing Expedition: The Select Committee on China. scheerpost.com 
By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch Riled up against China, GOP congressmembers have long felt that Washington's new cold war needed a special venue. So as soon as the baton passed to Republicans in the House, they set up a select committee on China. This is majority leader Kevin "Trump's the Man" McCarthy's baby, and if …
(2023-02-26). Chinese balloon maker rejects role in military production. ecns.cn Zhuzhou Rubber Research &Design Institute Co Ltd, a Hunan-based subsidiary of State-owned China National Chemical Corp (Sinochem), has denied recent allegations that "it is involved in military production", said its parent group in an online statement.
(2023-02-26). World's first GST membrane LNG storage tank enters operation in China. ecns.cn A project with the world's first on-land GST membrane full containment liquid natural gas (LNG) storage tank located in Hejian, North China's Hebei Province, was officially delivered after 100 days of trial operation.
(2023-02-26). Aussie businesses upbeat about opportunities in west China. ecns.cn Representatives from Australian businesses expressed their anticipation and interest in opportunities in west China, as the latter is eyeing more investment and trade cooperation with foreign countries.
(2023-02-26). China initiates nationwide effort to protect bird migration passages. ecns.cn China on Friday kicked off a nationwide effort to protect bird migration passages. | Launched in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, the effort is part of the promotion campaign for World Wildlife Day, which falls on March 3 this year.
(2023-02-26). Guangdong's co-op zones to boost financial opening up. ecns.cn China's central bank and four other authorities have released measures to deepen financial reforms and opening up in Qianhai and Hengqin in southern Guangdong Province.
(2023-02-26). Deputies to 14th NPC broadly representative. ecns.cn The deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, make up a broad cross-section of people, with every region, ethnic group and sector of society having an appropriate number of representatives.
(2023-02-26). China to install new optical telescope on Pamirs. ecns.cn China will install a new optical telescope on the Pamirs, which will be the third largest in the country, according to Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2023-02-26). Recruitment process for foreign astronauts due to start. ecns.cn China will soon start the selection and training process for foreign astronauts for joint flights to the country's Tiangong space station, according to a high-ranking space official.
(2023-02-26). 20th CPC Central Committee starts 2nd plenary session in Beijing. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its second plenary session in Beijing Sunday afternoon.
(2023-02-26). Tibet sees increasing green coverage year by year. ecns.cn More trees and expanding grasslands have covered southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region over the years, thanks to central and local government's afforestation efforts, official figures showed.
(2023-02-26). U.S. fabrication on China's airship violates international obligations: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn "Without any evidence, the U.S. wrongly called the airship a 'spy balloon' and responded with abuse of force. That was a flagrant violation of the Chicago Convention and multiple basic principles of international law," Wang said.‚ÄÇ…
(2023-02-26). China to continue to provide strong driving force for building green Silk Road: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chin will continue to provide a strong driving force for building a green Silk Road, and work with the rest of the international community to build a planet which enjoys harmony between man and nature and between the economy and environment, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
(2023-02-26). More than 50 Tang tri-colored glazed pottery figures unearthed. ecns.cn More than 50 tri-colored glazed pottery figures of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and rare such pottery ware were unearthed from a tomb in east China's Shandong Province on Friday.
(2023-02-26). 3D-printed statue replica displayed in Qingdao. ecns.cn A 3D-printed Buddha statue, which is 10 meters tall, has been on display at a media plaza in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2023-02-26). "Vaccine and Sactions" "疫苗与制裁" A New China-US Joint Production Documentary by Lee Siu Hin. indybay.org
(2023-02-26). China's int'l trade in services hits 459.5 bln yuan in January. ecns.cn China's international trade in services stood at 459.5 billion yuan, or 67.6 billion U.S. dollars, in January, official data showed on Friday.
(2023-02-26). China sees strong labor demand as economy recovers after pandemic. ecns.cn After Spring Festival, with the resumption of work and production, job demand has greatly increased across China.
(2023-02-26). China to strengthen international sci-tech cooperation: official. ecns.cn China will continue to strengthen opening-up and cooperation in science and technology, and push for progress in bilateral and multilateral inter-governmental sci-tech cooperation for mutual benefit.
(2023-02-26). China launches Horus 1 remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn A Long March -2C carrier rocket carrying with Horus 1 remote sensing satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Feb. 24, 2023.
(2023-02-26). Six dead in mine collapse in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Rescue work is underway at the site of a collapsed mine in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023.
(2023-02-26). Report Back from #StopCopCity Solidarity Demo in Austin, TX. itsgoingdown.org 
Report back from solidarity rally in so-called Austin, Texas with the movement against Cop City in Atlanta. Originally published on Austin Autonomedia. Greetings from central Texas. This Thursday a few forest freaks made their way over to the Atlas headquarters for a noise demo. Atlas is a billion dollar company whose subsidiary Long engineering has…
(2023-02-26). The Washington Post Is Coming for Your Retirement Benefits. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-26). Israel submits Plans for 7,000 new Squatter-Settlement Units in Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com 
( Middle East Monitor) — Israeli occupation authorities have submitted plans to build 7,157 new settlement units in the E1 area that would bisect Palestinian contiguity in the occupied West Bank, Israeli media reported on Thursday. This is part of the annexation pledges made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his far-right partners in …
(2023-02-26). China launches Horus 1 remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn A Long March -2C carrier rocket carrying with Horus 1 remote sensing satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Feb. 24, 2023.
(2023-02-26). Six dead in mine collapse in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Rescue work is underway at the site of a collapsed mine in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023.
(2023-02-26). Report Back from #StopCopCity Solidarity Demo in Austin, TX. itsgoingdown.org Report back from solidarity rally in so-called Austin, Texas with the movement against Cop City in Atlanta. Originally published on Austin Autonomedia. Greetings from central Texas. This Thursday a few forest freaks made their way over to the Atlas headquarters for a noise demo. Atlas is a billion dollar company whose subsidiary Long engineering has…
(2023-02-26). The Washington Post Is Coming for Your Retirement Benefits. scheerpost.com
(2023-02-26). Israel submits Plans for 7,000 new Squatter-Settlement Units in Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor) — Israeli occupation authorities have submitted plans to build 7,157 new settlement units in the E1 area that would bisect Palestinian contiguity in the occupied West Bank, Israeli media reported on Thursday. This is part of the annexation pledges made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his far-right partners in …
(2023-02-26). Derailments across the Country: Rail Workers Warned Us that Greed Is Dangerous. juancole.com 
By Rebekah Entralgo | — ( Otherwords.org ) — The toxic clouds that billowed up from a derailed freight train in Ohio this February are a chilling metaphor for the toxic greed that has infected so many of our big corporations. After having to evacuate, residents of East Palestine, Ohio are cautiously going back home, …
(2023-02-26). Venezuela Ratifies Border Reopening Schedule with Aruba, Bonaire and Curaàßao (+Brazil). orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil ratified the schedule of restarting maritime transit with Aruba, Curaàßao and Bonaire, on Saturday, February 25. This reopening of maritime borders comes as a result of the technical negotiations between Venezuela and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, an initiative that promoted the reestablishment of diplomatic and commercial relations, long awaited by business sectors in the three Dutch colonies in the Caribbean. | The information was announced by Minister Gil, who clarified that the transit with Curaàßao and Bonaire will restart on April 3, while for Arub…
(2023-02-26). Looking back at Bolsonarismo and its project of cultural and national destruction. peoplesdispatch.org 
During the riots in Brasília on January 8, Bolsonaristas caused irreparable damage to the country's cultural patrimony, destroying art that represents everything they are against…
(2023-02-26). Palestine, Israel holds security talks in Jordan. america.cgtn.com 
A wave of unrest and violence in the West Bank has only grown worse in the last year. Jordan invited the sides to Aqaba ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in order to quell the violence.
(2023-02-26). Apply now: Baltimore Pipeline of Working and Emerging Reporters (P.O.W.E.R.) Fellowship. therealnews.com 
Just Media and The Real News Network are joining forces to create more opportunities for emerging journalists in Baltimore, especially young Baltimoreans of color, to report on the local criminal justice system, informed by the experience of this system's impact on their own communities. | Who should report stories on policing and mass incarceration? Who gets a platform to cover the impacts of this carceral system on Baltimore's Black communities, and the alternatives these communities envision? | This…
(2023-02-26). Is Inflation Out of Control, Again? cepr.net 
The January data on consumer expenditures released yesterday had many people freaking out. The story is that the Fed is going to have to get out the big guns to really shoot inflation down. For those of us hoping that inflation would come down, without a big jump in unemployment, the report was definitely bad …
(2023-02-26). Savings, Taxes, Share Buybacks: Fun with National Income Accounts. cepr.net 
Many people who should know better have been saying silly things about households running down their savings and being forced to cut back consumption. The problem with these sorts of comments is that savings in our national income accounts have little to do with how most of us think about savings in our lives. Less …
(2023-02-26). US Ambassador Concerned About LGBT Community in Japan. journal-neo.org 
The leaders of the "generalized West" have recently demonstrated their cavalier behavior, even with their own key allies. It is sufficient to refer to everything that surrounds one of the most significant terrorist attacks of this century, which occurred in the Baltic Sea. Against this backdrop, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel stated at a …
(2023-02-26). Two Israelis Killed In New West Bank Shooting Attack (Video). southfront.org 
. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On February 26, two Israelis were killed in a shooting attack that took place near the northern West Bank town of Huwara. | In a statement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that a Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli car on the Route 60 highway, before fleeing the scene. Both casualties were identified as residents of the nearby Israeli settlement of Har Bracha. | The IDF has launched a manhunt for the gunman, wh…
(2023-02-26). U.S. Supply Convoy Hit By Roadside Bomb In Southern Iraq. southfront.org 
. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | On February 26, a convoy carrying logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition came under attack in the southern Iraqi province of al-Qadisiyyah. | The convoy was reportedly targeted with an improvised explosive device as it was moving on a highway leading to the city of al-Diwaniyah. Material losses were reported. However, there were no casualties. | The attack was claimed by the so-called International Resistance, one of several shadowy p…
(2023-02-26). At NAACP Image Awards, Serena Williams Accepts The Jackie Robinson Sports Award. newsone.com 
Serena Williams arrives at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023, in Pasadena, California. | Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty | Congratulations to The award recognizes individuals in sports for their achievements in athletics as well as for their work in social justice, civil rights, and community involvement. With her accepting this award, Wi…
(2023-02-26). America Cannot Survive If Its Citizens Lack Pride. americanthinker.com The LGBTQ+ cohort has coopted the word "pride," but it's a remarkably important concept that must exist in America as a whole.
(2023-02-26). COVID Aftermath: When Science Fiction Becomes Reality. americanthinker.com Dystopian seemingly "futuristic" events are not part of a science fiction plot; they are occurring and have already occurred.
(2023-02-26). Homily For Straying Lambs. americanthinker.com The Bible's timeless wisdom is an antidote to the nihilism and other ugliness to which our children are routinely exposed.
(2023-02-26). The Duke is in the Altogether. americanthinker.com Daily life in the 21st century continues to outcrazy the satirists.
(2023-02-26). The Man Who Saved the Second Amendment. americanthinker.com A dive into Justice Clarence Thomas' formational years provides us with a renewed spirit for our America.
(2023-02-26). Saturday 2/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Haifawi" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-26). Legacy Of The Father Of Five Percenters Clarence 13X Going After Black Youth In NYC Gangs. moguldom.com The Five Percenter Nation of Gods and Earths was founded by former Nation of Islam member Clarence 13X back in 1964. Similar to the Nation of Islam, one of the lures of the Five Percent Nation was that it offered refuge and hope for troubled youth. It provided much-needed structure to individuals and an alternative lifestyle to New York City gang …
(2023-02-26). The final system question Parts 1 and 2. indybay.org The enrichment elites of the West in particular have been trying for decades to extend their influence to the whole world. That is their declared concept. The worldwide "final victory", the "end of history" (4), the elimination of all competitors for raw materials and markets, have been part of capitalism and imperialism from the very beginning.
(2023-02-26). We Face a Climate Abyss, But There Are Sparks of Hope, Robert Pollin Says. truthout.org The energy transition from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources is moving slowly, and scores of global conferences on climate change over the past few decades have failed to produce the desired results. From the look of things, fossil fuels are going to be around for a long time to come, even though there is undeniable evidence that humanity is… |
(2023-02-26). Thursday 3/30: On Social Justice and the Enneagram. indybay.org
(2023-02-26). Thursday 4/20: On the Racism of People Who Love You. indybay.org California Institute of Integral Studies | 1453 Mission St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-02-26). Ship Carrying General Cargo Enters Yemen's Hodeidah Port for the First Time in Years. news.antiwar.com A container ship carrying general cargo goods entered Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah for the first time since 2016 as the port has been under a blockade imposed by the US-backed Saudi-led coalition, Reuters reported on Sunday. The ship entered Hodeidah on Saturday, and its arrival comes as the Houthis are in talks with …
(2023-02-26). Washington Egged On by Its Neoconservatives Has Concluded that Putin Has No Stomach for War Beyond a Limited Police Action. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). Der Mensch ist nur darum unglàºcklich, weil er die Natur verkennt. 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 …
(2023-02-26). "System of Nature": Man Is Only Unhappy Because He Misjudges Nature. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). A 14-year Old Canadian Hockey Player Died Suddenly on Feb. 14, 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). U.S. needs to offer clear explanation about its 'plan for destruction of Taiwan': Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S. needs to offer a clear explanation about the "plan for the destruction of Taiwan," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at a press conference on Friday.
(2023-02-26). Chinese medical team trains Zambian doctors to remove brain tumors. ecns.cn Zambian doctors have successfully conducted four surgeries to remove tumors from the brain following a training conducted by the 23rd batch of the Chinese medical team, a senior neurosurgeon at the country's biggest hospital said on Friday.
(2023-02-26). Banks in GBA to feel boom with new measures. ecns.cn Financial institutions expect a boom in the cross-border capital market of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with the deepening of the financial sector's opening-up and reform in the area.
(2023-02-26). Chinese police arrest 90,000 for wildlife crimes. ecns.cn Chinese police handled more than 70,000 wildlife-related criminal cases from 2020 to 2022, arresting over 90,000 suspects, a public security official told a press conference Friday.
(2023-02-26). Heart disease likely cause of giant panda's death. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le, who died early this month in the Memphis Zoo in the United States, may have succumbed to heart disease, a joint autopsy by Chinese and US experts has showed.
(2023-02-26). Rising Economic Polarization in the United States: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn
(2023-02-26). Cradle of Civilization: Potala Palace. ecns.cn The Potala Palace, a well-known cultural and historical landmark, has stood atop a craggy hill, overlooking Tibet's regional capital of Lhasa for 1,300 years. Built in the 7th century, the palace is a treasure trove of Tibetan history, culture, and art. | The palace was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
(2023-02-26). Qingtuan: Tastes of spring set mouths watering. ecns.cn With Qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, approaching, customers in Shanghai have rushed to buy Qingtuan, a green glutinous rice ball that is a popular spring dessert for Shanghainese and those from the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
(2023-02-26). Agriculture in America: Deeply Rooted in Black Culture. indybay.org 2023 California Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will showcase our 350+ billion-dollar annual California Working Landscape and new opportunities for Black Agriculture to align efforts within the #1 "California Grown" US Ag industries in the global marketplace. Past, present and future pioneers of African Descent continue to light a bright path in today's plethora of opportunities.
(2023-02-26). The Importance of the Humanities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.
(2023-02-26). Why America Demonizes its Public-School Teachers. dissidentvoice.org Evaluating teachers on their students' performance is an issue that has elicited much comment over more than a decade. In essence, this view assumes that if students aren't learning, the fault lies squarely with their teachers alone. While the logic of this view seems compelling at first, a moment's reflection shows that it ignores several …
(2023-02-26). Wednesday 3/8: Open Studio with Omid Mokri. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2023-02-26). Saturday 4/1: March to End Homelessness. indybay.org Meet at Cedar Street & Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/4: Open House – International Kadampa Retreat Center in Arizona. indybay.org International Kadampa Retreat Center – Grand Canyon | 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…
(2023-02-26). Iran and Bolivia United against the Unilateral Hegemony of the US. libya360.wordpress.com Sdenka Saavedra Alfaro The fight for a common front framed in the multilateralist vision, which strengthens the peoples with conscience and worldview against the hegemonic American and European terrorism, which only thinks of invasions, interference, looting and exploitation of natural resources at the cost of death, pain, misery; It is the fundamental strategy in the…
(2023-02-26). Upcoming Cuts to Emergency SNAP Benefits Threaten Food Security in Rural America. truthout.org ELKO, Nev. — On a cold morning in early February, Tammy King prepared and loaded boxes and bags of vegetables, fruits, milk, frozen meat, and snacks into cars lined up outside the Friends in Service Helping food pantry, known in rural northeastern Nevada as FISH. The beginning of the month is busy for the food pantry, King said, because people who receive benefits from the federal Supplemental… |
(2023-02-26). Childhood Social Media Usage and Impacts on Identity Formulation in Emerging Adults. indybay.org
(2023-02-26). Climate Emergency: Extreme Heat Waves will increase 600% in Israel, Middle East, over 80 years, as 70% of Youth consider Emigrating. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Ruth Schuster at Haaretz reports on a new study led by Assaf Hochmann at Hebrew University, finding that extreme heat waves in Israel will increase 600% over the next 80 years. Not only will this change strike Israel but also Egypt, Syria, Jordan and southern Türkiye, with the potential for …
(2023-02-26). A Looming El Niño Could Give Us a Preview of Life at 1.5C of Warming. truthout.org The last three years were objectively hot, numbering among the warmest since records began in 1880. But the scorch factor of recent years was actually tempered by a climate pattern that slightly cools the globe, "La Niña." This year and next, La Niña might give way to its hotter counterpart, El Niño. Distinguished by warm surface waters in the tropical Pacific Ocean, the weather pattern has… |
(2023-02-26). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 26, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…
(2023-02-26). Kite Line: Keith LaMar on Hunger Strike, Rolling Back Repression in Atlanta. itsgoingdown.org Long-running abolitionist radio show and podcast Kite Line brings us news about Keith LaMar on hunger strike and the fight against repression in Atlanta. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Earlier this week, Keith LaMar went on hunger strike at the Ohio State Penitentiary. He has faced escalating harassment from administrators and…
(2023-02-26). Biden, Supreme Court Move to Make It Difficult to Sue Norfolk Southern. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). "Nuking A Town With Chemicals To Get A Railroad Open" & Railroad Labor With SMART. indybay.org The nuking of Palestine, Ohio to remove the toxic waste has exposed the serious and dangerous health and safety conditions in the rail industry and the failure of the government to have oversight and control in this catastrophic disaster. WorkWeek interviews Jerad Cassity who is SMART-TD National Safety Team (NST) Chief of | Safety about this incident and the working conditions and health and safety of railroad workers.
(2023-02-26). The NTSC, E.Palestine Railroad Wreck, Rail Safety & Nationalization With RWU's Hugh Sawyer. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the NTSB report on the toxic railway wreck in East Palestine and the causes of it with railroad engineer Hugh Sawyer who is with Railroad Workers United. He reports on the systemic issues that have led to this and many other derailments, the dangers that the East Palestine community are faced with and the need for nationalization of the railroads.
(2023-02-26). It's Time for the Wealthy to Pay Their Fair Share Into Social Security. truthout.org Is your salary less than $160,200? If so, you're among the 94 percent of American workers who pay into Social Security all year long. But there's a privileged group that's about to stop paying into Social Security for the rest of 2023: People who make $1,000,000 a year. Their last day of contributing to Social Security is February 28. That's not even the worst of it. Tucker Carlson… |
(2023-02-26). 10 new albums to put the world to rights. greenleft.org.au Mat Ward looks back at February's political news and the best new music that related to it.
(2023-02-26). Anti-Democratic Violence Won't Stop Bolivia's Path of Social Progress — Interview with Camila Escalante. orinocotribune.com Labour Friends of Progressive Latin America activist Logan Williams speaks to Bolivia-based journalist Camila Escalante on the recent destabilization attempts and violent anti-democratic actions from the far-right. | LW: Hi Camila, thank you for agreeing to answer some questions on the current situation in Bolivia. | Much of the global left, including here in the UK, is increasingly concerned about the efforts to destabilize the MAS (Movement Towards Socialism) government led by President Arce perpetrated by right-wing activists in the Santa Cruz region. Could you explain a little more about these events and thei…
(2023-02-26). As US Reengages Maduro, Oil Giants Earn Deals — and Venezuelans Protest. truthout.org In late November 2022, an article in The Economist reported that "things have changed in Caracas" with the new availability of luxury consumer goods, a new generation of high-end restaurants and the return of traffic jams. Add to that a new Ferrari dealership and it becomes clear what sections of the population are the beneficiaries of the changes — a tiny minority of wealthy Venezuelans. |
(2023-02-26). The Plan to Wreck America. "The Globalist Billionaires" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). Psychotronic and Electromagnetic Weapons: Remote Control of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | This incisive article by Mojmir Babajek predicted more than 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It …
(2023-02-26). Wednesday 3/1: Justice for Keita O'Neil. indybay.org Hall of "Justice" | 850 Bryant Street | San Francisco…
(2023-02-26). Friday 3/3: POA: SHUT IT DOWN! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-02-26). Daily Round-up | UN report reveals major setbacks in maternal health & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of alarming numbers from a UN report on maternal health indicators, the findings of a committee on the 2020 Delhi violence, and the release of two Pakistani men from Guantanamo Bay…
(2023-02-26). Report Back Philadelphia Demonstration Outside of Law Firm Supporting Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Report back from demonstration in solidarity with fight against Cop City outside of law firm connected to the project which threatens the Weelaunee forest in so-called Atlanta, GA. Originally published on Philly Anti-Capitalist. On Tuesday, February 21st, there was a demonstration in solidarity with the defense of the Weelaunee forest and the fight to stop…
(2023-02-26). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2021": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.
(2023-02-26). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). Munich Security Conference: "Intensifying Authoritarian Revisionism" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-26). Palestine activists campaign for 'Sydney statement'. greenleft.org.au Well over 100 academics and other educators, many of them Jewish, have signed an open letter to vice-chancellors opposing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism. Renfrey Clarke reports.
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/4: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA 94501…
(2023-02-26). Dioxins: The Ohio Cover Up & The Overwhelming (Intentional?) Incompetence/Malfeasance Of The US Gov. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/26/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/4: Extreme Weather Resource Fair: Small Talk, Big Topics. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062…
(2023-02-26). Sunday 3/12: Party to Celebrate Slingshot collective's 35th birthday. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley – 510-540-0751 – corner of Woolsey – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – across from La Pena.
(2023-02-26). Saturday 3/4: The Global Struggle for Women's Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-02-26). Bribery charges to be filed against former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno. peoplesdispatch.org In addition to Moreno, his wife, one of their daughters, as well as two brothers and two sisters-in-law are among those investigated in the Sinohydro case, formerly known as the INA Papers case…
(2023-02-26). Cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye se sitúa en 44.374. twitter.com En Siria, el número de muertos se situó en 5.914 con lo cual el balance de decesos en ambas naciones se ubicó más allá de los 50 mil tras los terremotos del 6 de febrero.
(2023-02-26). From Today (Thu), 3 pm ("Stop Cop City"): Online events w) Vandana Shiva, Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 9 online events taking place over the next week+ (and starting at 3: 00 pm today, Thursday, 2/23), featuring people such as Dário Votório Kopenawa Yanomami, Paul Watson, adrienne maree brown, Vandana Shiva, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, Australia, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2023-02-26). Jacobin's lionization of Lula: a pseudo-left cover for war and reaction. wsws.org The latest fraud promoted by Jacobin in Latin America is that the return of Lula and the Workers Party (PT) to power in Brazil represents "a huge win for the global left."
(2023-02-26). UK regional teachers strike to begin as National Education Union prepares a sell-out. wsws.org Every union, including the NEU, has been desperate to dissipate the anger and opposition amongst public sector workers to the devastating impact of austerity and rising inflation producing a collapse in living standards and a funding crisis to essential public services.
(2023-02-26). Another bad day for the Inflation Reduction Act. americanthinker.com And one wonders if Joe Manchin and Jon Tester are squirming.
(2023-02-26). Another conservative pastor canceled by Big Tech. americanthinker.com Google needs to give these well-meaning, patriotic people a break.
(2023-02-26). Delusional Democrat Kamala Harris strikes again, this time on the cost of living crisis. americanthinker.com We all know Harris loves herself some California grass, but what is she smoking?>
(2023-02-26). Dumbing down America with DEI. americanthinker.com An agenda against minority certainly Americans exists, but it's not conservatives perpetrating the oppression.
(2023-02-26). High school students raise $260,000 for an elderly janitor forced out of retirement due to rising costs. americanthinker.com Bidenflation has destroyed the savings of many elderly retired people, forcing them to return to work. Students helped an elderly custodian at their school out of the goodness of their hearts.
(2023-02-26). In Iran, mass demonstrations in Baluchestan — and beyond. americanthinker.com Day 163 of the Iranian national uprising for democracy was eventful in Iran's provinces.
(2023-02-26). Left-wing activism, too, obeys the laws of supply and demand. americanthinker.com Why woke progressive activism paradoxically intensifies as true social injustices decline.
(2023-02-26). People, publishers speaking out against 'insane' censorship of Roald Dahl. americanthinker.com This latest woke assault to common sense and freedom of expression might just be turning against those who launched it.
(2023-02-26). Sequoia Capital executive admits 'even Democrats like me are fed up with San Francisco'. americanthinker.com Imagine that….
(2023-02-26). Stairlift company mocks Biden falling up the stairs in their latest advertisement. americanthinker.com Bumbling Joe's losing battle with stairs makes him the perfect cannon fodder for witty marketers.
(2023-02-26). The cancel-culture wood chipper goes for 'Dilbert'. americanthinker.com Scott Adams finally ran afoul of the woke left. The results were predictable, but still creepy.
(2023-02-26). Vermont once embraced eugenics; now it embraces puberty-blockers. americanthinker.com The Green Mountain State has gone insane.
(2023-02-26). With the J6 footage release, the mainstream media begin to panic. americanthinker.com The great thing about their panic attacks is that they become intemperate and begin to tell the truth—which is that they believe only they may control the narrative.
(2023-02-26). What Did the Peace Movement Do During the Destruction of Iraq? davidswanson.org
(2023-02-26). What to Replace the Monroe Doctrine With. davidswanson.org
(2023-02-26). Mexico: Feminist Political Prisoners Magda Soberanes and Karla Tello Released from Prison. itsgoingdown.org
(2023-02-26). Beijing Zoo ready to welcome back giant panda from U.S. ecns.cn The Beijing Zoo has began preparation work to welcome Yaya, a 23-year-old giant panda living in Memphis Zoo in the United States for 20 years, back home, reported the Beijing News Thursday.
(2023-02-26). The charm of traditional Tibetan clothing. ecns.cn
(2023-02-26). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…
(2023-02-26). Consumer Health: Pregnancy and the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pregnancy can be an exciting, happy time. It also can be an anxious time, especially if you have an underlying health problem, such as heart disease. February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about heart conditions and pregnancy. Pregnancy stresses your heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30% to 50% to nourish your growing baby. This makes your heart pump more blood each minute and…
(2023-02-26). Consumer Health: What do you know about encephalitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Encephalitis Day will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 22, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening disease. Encephalitis affects nearly 500,000 people of all ages worldwide each year, according to the Encephalitis Society. What Causes it Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation can be caused by an infection, most often a virus, invading the brain (infectious encephalitis), but it also can be caused by the immune system attacking the brain in…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hope for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on this rare heart condition. Though there have been many advancements in understanding SCAD, Dr. Hayes says there is still much to learn, including why 90% of these types of heart attacks happen to nonstereotypical heart attack patients — young women. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/HVz5wqWOctA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…
(2023-02-26). Black History Month – Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, helping at-risk patients and increasing diversity in clinical trials. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity, and discrimination. The Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, an oncologist with…
(2023-02-26). Science Saturday: Bioengineering vocal cords. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tissue engineering techniques discovered at Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University created a humanlike vocal cord (fold) structure with the potential to produce a natural-sounding voice. The bioengineered scaffold mimics human vocal folds, with ability to vibrate and make sound. The study team reported the tissue-engineered vocal fold structure suggests potential for growing cells capable of healing scar tissue that impair speech. This research is published in Biomacromolecules. "Tissue engineering is a promising approach that combines…
(2023-02-26). Tips to keep stress from hurting your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Everyone reacts to stress differently, and how you react can impact the chance of developing serious health issues, including heart disease. Your body's response to stress may include muscle aches and headaches, back strain, stomach pains, and other physical symptoms. Stress also can make you tired, disturb normal sleep patterns, and leave you irritable, forgetful and out of control. When stress is constant, your body remains in high gear for days or weeks, which can lead…
(2023-02-26). Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Of these, 50% to 60% have Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. There is a constellation of dementia symptoms, and memory loss is the primary feature. Other common symptoms are physical functional decline…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cholangiocarcinoma and how is it treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has been experiencing unusual and persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. After undergoing a CT scan, her doctor diagnosed her with cholangiocarcinoma. What is this type of cancer? And what treatment options are available? ANSWER: Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that develops from the bile ducts, which are slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile and connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The tumor can occur anywhere along…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qeoBv7lye4I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 3 on Forbes list of 'America's Best Large Employers'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 by Forbes in its 2023 list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released today. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 on the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released this week. Mayo was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. As in 2022, hospital systems and medical centers were prominently featured on the…
(2023-02-26). Davis, Dunn to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jed Davis, president and CEO of DDI Inc., which operates the Davis Family Office headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and AJ Dunn, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic in Florida, were elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Feb. 17. "Jed Davis and AJ Dunn are insightful, dedicated and accomplished leaders with a strong background in executive governance and a firm commitment to Mayo Clinic's mission and…
(2023-02-26). Dr. Prathibha Varkey recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 25 Women Leaders'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., president of Mayo Clinic Health System, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the "Top 25 Women Leaders" for 2023. The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the Feb. 20 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/topwomenexecs. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their leadership in care delivery improvement, health equity, policy…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic remembers Dr. Robert Hattery, former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Hattery, M.D., second from left, at Mayo's 150th anniversary celebration in 2014. Robert R. Hattery, M.D., former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and longtime Mayo Clinic advocate, died on Feb. 11, 2023. "Dr. Hattery was a builder of people," says Claire Bender, M.D., emeritus member of the staff in Radiology. "He was a true leader who was highly respected, fair, extremely hard working and always dedicated to Mayo Clinic's patients and staff."…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? What advice do you have for how to avoid injuring my shoulder? ANSWER: Unfortunately, the numbers don't lie. In Mayo Clinic's orthopedics practice, the number of people who need care due to shoulder injuries increases substantially during…
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-02-26). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….
(2023-02-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Snowblower safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Much of the nation is bracing for a massive winter storm that is working its way eastward across the country. Over the next few days, the storm is expected to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions in the North, with sleet, freezing rain and thunderstorms across the South. Portions of the upper Midwest could see close to 2 feet of snow. With that in mind, you might want to get that snowblower fueled up. Dr….
(2023-02-26). Staying safe during a major winter storm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As several winter storms are expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow across the U.S., the National Weather Service reminds people to be safe and prepare in advance to ensure personal safety and well-being. As hospital emergency rooms have historically seen an influx of weather-related injuries with each winter storm, it is important to be adequately prepared to reduce the risk of medical emergencies. Dr. David Nestler, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says falls are among the most…
(2023-02-26). Nueva jornada de protestas en Perú es reprimida con gases lacrimógenos. cubadebate.cu Las calles de la capital peruana, Lima, han vuelto a llenarse de manifestantes que respondieron a la convocatoria popular de una marcha nacional dirigida contra el Gobierno de Dina Boluarte, al que se responsabiliza de la muerte de al menos 60 personas por represión de la fuerza pública. "Dina, Policía y FF.AA. °Asesinos! Justicia y reparación para asesinados y heridos", se podía leer en las pancartas que se vieron durante la protesta.
(2023-02-26). Presidente de Belarús visitará China a finales de febrero. telesurtv.net Comunicado de la Cancillería china detalla que Alexander Lukashenko estará de visita de Estado en la nación asiática entre el 28 de febrero y el 2 de marzo.
(2023-02-26). La izquierda sudanesa advierte de que las elecciones en virtud del acuerdo entre la junta militar y la derecha legitimaría el golpe de Estado. peoplesdispatch.org La junta militar que gobierna Sudán y los partidos políticos de derechas han firmado un acuerdo marco para establecer un gobierno de transición y celebrar nuevas elecciones. El Partido Comunista de Sudán ha afirmado que este acuerdo excluirá a millones de personas y legitimará el régimen golpista.
(2023-02-26). Cristina recordó a Néstor Kirchner en el día de su cumpleaños con un emotivo video. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner recordó a Néstor Kirchner en las primeras horas de este sábado 25 de febrero, cuando el expresidente hubiera cumplido 73 años. Lo hizo compartiendo el emotivo video que eligió su hija Florencia como íntima muestra de amor para su padre. "Recuerdos del amor", dijo vía Twitter.
(2023-02-26). 📨 Modo Avión: Seguimos facturando; la saga continúa (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hoy empezamos con una duda existencial: øPor qué los únicos que tienen derecho a ser invadidos por los extraterrestres son los estadounidenses? Es broma. Y hablando de cosas supernaturales, la loba y la bichota se unieron para tirarle con to' a Piqué y a Anuel AA. En menos de 24 horas TQG de Karol G y Shakira superó las 40 millones de reproducciones en Youtube.
(2023-02-26). La Tira de los Lectores: øQué veo desde mi ventana? cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, sobre la realidad que se ve más allá de las ventanas y forman parte de nuestra cotidianidad. Nos llegaron fotos desde Cuba y varios países, que compartimos con los seguidores de esta columna.
(2023-02-26). Omara Durand regresa a las pistas: Compite este domingo en el Grand Prix Mundial de Dubái. cubadebate.cu La multilaureada Omara Durand estará de nuevo en las pistas desde este domingo, cuando inicie el Grand Prix Mundial de Paratletismo de Dubái 2023. En ese certamen se asegurarán plazas directas para los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, en que Omara tiene previsto defender sus reinados en 100, 200 y 400 metros.
(2023-02-26). El tiempo: Tarde cálida con muy escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad y se incrementará a parcialmente nublado en la tarde principalmente hacia localidades del interior con muy escasas lluvias. La tarde será cálida, con temperaturas que alcanzarán máximas entre los 30 y 33 grados Celsius.
(2023-02-26). Real Madrid rescató el empate ante Atlético. cubadebate.cu Un gol del canterano àÅlvaro Rodríguez evitó la derrota de Real Madrid en el derbi frente al Atlético que salió con un punto del Bernabéu con 10 hombres, el conjunto rojiblanco tuvo contra las cuerdas al campeón que revivió en la recta final con el empate que de poco le sirve porque Barcelona se escapa. Atlético de Madrid se quedó con la miel en los labios.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Masacre deja cuatro muertos en Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net El Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz) reportó que este matanza es la número 20 en el país suramericano durante el curso de 2023.
(2023-02-26). Al menos 40 migrantes mueren tras naufragio en costas de Italia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades se teme que se puedan alcanzar más de 100 víctimas, luego que el número de migrantes que viajaban está entre 180 y 250.
(2023-02-26). Asciende a 60 cifra de migrantes muertos en costas de Italia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades se teme que se puedan alcanzar más de 100 víctimas, luego que el número de migrantes que viajaban está entre 180 y 250.
(2023-02-26). Presidente Putin afirma que Occidente pretende eliminar a Rusia. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso acusó a los países de la OTAN de ser cómplices, aunque indirectos, de los crímenes del régimen de Ucrania por suministrarle armamento.
(2023-02-26). Gobierno colombiano y ELN informan avances en diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes manifiestan que han avanzado en la definición de una visión compartida del proceso de paz y una metodología para tratar la agenda de diálogos.
(2023-02-26). Sube a 59 cifra de muertos por las lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Sao Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, anunció que será creada una oficina estatal para acompañar de cerca las obras de reconstrucción en Sao Sebastiao.
(2023-02-26). Daños por incendios forestales rebasarían los 600 mdd en Chile. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Prevención y Respuesta ante Desastres anotó que 458.157 hectáreas han sido consumidas por las llamas, que han provocado 25 muertos.
(2023-02-26). Saludan avances en mesa de diálogo de paz entre Gobierno de Colombia y ELN. telesurtv.net "Confió en que las partes den pasos significativos sobre la agenda acordada, incluyendo temas de participación y cese al fuego", anotó el representante de la ONU.
(2023-02-26). Ascienden a 64 los fallecidos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de la región señalaron que las últimas cinco víctimas fueron encontradas en la ciudad de Sao Sebastiao.
(2023-02-26). Autoridades turcas detienen al alcalde de la ciudad de Nurdagi. twitter.com Las cifras más recientes subrayan que se han inculpado a 131 sospechosos y se han ordenado 113 arrestos.
(2023-02-26). Alumno golpea brutalmente a su maestra por haberle quitado el Nintendo. cubadebate.cu Una empleada de una escuela secundaria de la ciudad de Palm Coast, en el condado de Flager (Florida, EE.UU.), resultó gravemente herida a manos de un estudiante que la golpeó porque le había confiscado su consola portátil de videojuegos Nintendo Switch. La agresión tuvo lugar este martes y quedó registrada por una cámara de vigilancia del recinto educativo.
(2023-02-26). Vicepresidente de Cuba asiste a cumbre sobre recuperación pospandemia. cubadebate.cu El vicepresidente Salvador Valdés encabeza la delegación de Cuba a la Cumbre del Grupo de Contacto del Movimiento de Países No Alineados (Mnoal) sobre recuperación postpandémica. La representación de la isla arribará este lunes a Bakú, capital de Azerbaiyán, donde se celebrará esa importante reunión que dará seguimiento a la efectuada el 4 de mayo de 2020.
(2023-02-26). Nokia cambia su icónico logotipo después de 60 años. cubadebate.cu La compañía finlandesa de telecomunicaciones Nokia ha decidido modificar su icónico logotipo luego de 60 años con el objetivo de cambiar su estrategia empresarial. El nuevo diseño consta de cinco formas y sentidos diferentes que forman la palabra NOKIA, dejando atrás el famoso color azul, que será reemplazado por una gama de colores que variará dependiendo del uso.
(2023-02-26). Mal manejo del desastre hace que suspendan retirada de residuos tóxicos en Ohio. cubadebate.cu La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. ordenó la suspensión temporal de la retirada de los residuos tóxicos en East Palestine, Ohio, donde se descarriló un tren con un cargamento químico. La decisión responde al temor de que se propague la contaminación hacia otras áreas. Las autoridades emitieron una orden de confinamiento para 5 000 personas.
(2023-02-26). Gobierno de México lamenta retiro de embajador de Perú. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de México reitera su convicción de mantener abiertos los canales de comunicación diplomáticos en beneficio de ambas sociedades.
(2023-02-26). Retiran estatua de Maradona del estadio del Napoli. cubadebate.cu Una estatua de la leyenda del fútbol Diego Armando Maradona, ubicada en el estadio del Napoli, en la ciudad italiana de Nápoles, fue retirada y devuelta a su autor, el escultor Domenico Sepe, quien la había donado. En diciembre de 2020 el estadio San Paolo del Napoli fue oficialmente rebautizado como Diego Armando Maradona.
(2023-02-26). Malcolm X, su lucha continúa. cubadebate.cu Hace 58 años, el 21 de febrero de 1965, Malcolm X se encontraba de pie frente a una audiencia multitudinaria en el escenario del Audubon Ballroom de Harlem, cuando fue asesinado. Su esposa, Betty Shabazz, embarazada de mellizos, y sus cuatro hijas, de 6, 4 y 2 años y la menor, de cinco meses, estaban en el salón de baile y lo presenciaron todo.
(2023-02-26). Cuba suma otros dos bronces en el Campeonato Panamericano de Clavados. cubadebate.cu Cuba sumó otras dos medallas de bronce durante el segundo día del Campeonato Panamericano de Clavados, una cita organizada por la ciudad mexicana de León y donde este sábado Prisis Ruiz y Laydel Domínguez subieron a un podio de premiaciones para prácticamente asegurar presencia en los cercanos juegos continentales de Santiago de Chile 2023.
(2023-02-26). G20 fracasa en aprobar una resolución contra Rusia. telesurtv.net Los ministros de de China, Rusia, México y Türkiye no participaron en persona en la reunión de ministros de Finanzas del G20, pero estuvieron presentes en reuniones virtuales.
(2023-02-26). Examina Ramiro Valdés condiciones de termoeléctrica y Fábrica de Cemento en Nuevitas. cubadebate.cu El Comandante de la Revolución y vice primer ministro cubano, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, analizó durante una visita a la norteña ciudad de Nuevitas la situación de la generación en la Central Termoeléctrica 10 de Octubre y el estado de la Fábrica de Cemento, esta última donde se ejecuta una de las obras de mayor impacto del país.
(2023-02-26). Miles de manifestantes protestan en Berlín contra envío de armas a Ucrania. cubadebate.cu En Berlín se ha celebrado este sábado una concentración de miles de personas contra el suministro de armas a Kiev y la escalada del conflicto y a favor de las conversaciones de paz. Según los medios, 25 000 ciudadanos se congregaron en el centro de la capital alemana.
(2023-02-26). Pierde Cuba contra el club profesional Guardianes de Fubon. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba de béisbol abrió con derrota los partidos amistosos en territorio taiwanés al perder dos carreras por una contra el club profesional Guardianes de Fubon. Aunque la ofensiva antillana marcó nueve indiscutibles frente a los escasos cuatro de los rivales, otra vez evidenció sus dificultades para concretar anotaciones.
(2023-02-26). Thomas Bach, titular del Comité Olímpico Internacional visitará Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Comité Olímpico Internacional, Thomas Bach, visitará Cuba los días 2 y 3 de marzo, como parte de una gira por Centroamérica y el Caribe, y en respuesta a una invitación cursada por el Comité Olímpico Cubano. La delegación está integrada además por el chileno Neven Ilic, presidente de la Organización Deportiva Panamericana (Panam Sport).
(2023-02-26). UNE pronostica afectación de 324 MW en el pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad en dos momentos, desde las 08: 23 horas hasta las 12: 58 horas con un máximo de 267 MW y en el horario pico a partir de las 16: 45 horas y hasta las 20: 51 horas. Para la hora pico se estima una disponibilidad de 2376 MW y una demanda máxima de 2700 MW, para un déficit de 324 MW.
(2023-02-26). Exigen en Berlín y Londres detener envío de armas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Miles de manifestantes se pronuncian a favor de la paz y de una solución negociada al conflicto entre Moscú y Kiev.
(2023-02-26). Vuelve renovado el Triatlón Internacional de La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Triatlón Internacional de La Habana regresó luego de tres años de ausencia, con una atractiva pugna entre competidores élites y desde 15 hasta más de 70 años de América, Europa y Asia en las distancias olímpica y sprint. María Carolina Velásquez, de Colombia, con 1: 59: 26 horas, se alzó campeona en la primera categoría, seguida por la eslovaca Ivana Kuriackova (1: 59: 27) y la turca Xisca Tous (1: 59: 36).
(2023-02-26). Conozca sobre la vida del escritor francés Victor Hugo. telesurtv.net El escritor Victor Hugo es reconocido como uno de los mayores exponentes de la literatura universal.
(2023-02-26). Más de 23 000 vehículos eléctricos producidos en Cuba entre 2020 y 2022 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Autoridades de Chile reportan reducción de incendios en combate. telesurtv.net Descendieron de 33 a 21, cifra más baja del año. Se localizan en las regiones Bío Bío, La Araucanía, Ñuble y Los Ríos.
(2023-02-26). Venezuela anuncia reapertura de tránsito con Aruba, Bonaire y Curazao. telesurtv.net "luego de finalizadas las mesas técnicas de negociación con el Reino de los Países Bajos, reiteramos el cronograma de apertura del tránsito", dijo el canciller.
(2023-02-26). Policía de Perú reprime protesta contra la impunidad. telesurtv.net Lanzan gas lacrimógeno en Lima a participantes en la marcha nacional contra la impunidad. Se reportan al menos dos heridos.
(2023-02-26). Palestinos e israelíes acuerdan evitar actos de violencia. telesurtv.net Según medios árabes, la delegación palestina insistirá a Israel en la necesidad de cesar cualquier acción unilateral.
(2023-02-26). Unión Interparlamentaria àÅrabe ratifica solidaridad con pueblo de Siria. telesurtv.net La Campaña Árabe e Internacional contra el Bloqueo a Siria promueve la iniciativa de enviar un convoy popular a esa nación para romper con el bloqueo impuesto por Occidente.
(2023-02-26). 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.
(2023-02-26). Comicios presidenciales se extienden en varias regiones de Nigeria. telesurtv.net A partir de las 18H00 horas de este domingo, comenzará el conteo final de votos de la elección presidencial, de acuerdo con autoridades electorales.
(2023-02-26). Inicia recuento de votos de elecciones generales en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Para garantizar la seguridad de las elecciones, la Policía nigeriana informó del despliegue de más de 301.900 agentes de seguridad por toda la nación.
(2023-02-26). Conaie convoca a movilización contra Gobierno de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La máxima organización indígena del país, asimismo, exhortó a la Asamblea Nacional a impulsar un juicio político en contra de Lasso.
(2023-02-26). Duplantis establece nuevo récord del mundo de salto con pértiga por sexta vez: 6,22 metros. cubadebate.cu Armand Duplantis estableció este sábado, con un registro de 6,22 metros, un nuevo récord del mundo de salto con pértiga al imponerse en la reunión All Star Perche de Clermont-Ferrand, Francia.
(2023-02-26). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este domingo 26 de febrero. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este domingo 26 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-02-25). 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…