(2023-09-02). 1 January 2024, The World's Centre Of Gravity Will Shift. popularresistance.org On the last day of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the five founding states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) welcomed six new members: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The BRICS partnership now encompasses 47.3 percent of the world's population, with a combined global Gross Domestic Product (by purchasing power parity, or PPP,) of 36.4 percent. In comparison, though the G7 states (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) account for merely 10 percent of the world's population, their share of…
(2023-09-02). On 1 January 2024, the World's Centre of Gravity Will Shift: The Thirty-Fifth Newsletter (2023). thetricontinental.org
(2023-09-02). The US Is Fanning the Flames of War With China. truthout.org
(2023-09-02). Coup In Gabon: Franc Zone Continues To Crumble. popularresistance.org Military leaders in Gabon have taken power, placing the president under house arrest following disputed elections. The military takeover follows recent coups d'état in the former French colonies of Niger (earlier this year), Burkina Faso (2022), Mali (2020 and 2021), and Guinea (2021). Gabon's military was likely inspired by the recent military coup in Niger, which France and its allies, including Nigeria and the US, have been unable to overturn. | "I think, obviously, the soldiers have been inspired by the coups in other countries, beginning primarily in 2020 with Mali," said Milton Allimadi of Black Star News.
(2023-09-02). How the Media Turns Migrants Into Monsters. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-02). BRICS and Camp David: Two very different meetings. workers.org 
Note: The following article first appeared in the Global Times on Aug. 28. (tinyurl.com/2trh7mf2) Within days of each other, two very different meetings of world significance were held. The meetings sharply frame the choices. What kind of future these two meetings represent deserves to be analyzed and compared. At . . . |
(2023-09-02). Shocked by Niger Coup, Victoria Nuland Appeared 'Desperate' During Africa Tour. orinocotribune.com 
By Anya Parampil ∑ Aug 29, 2023 | A veteran South African official detailed meeting with an unprepared and "desperate" Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, begging for local help rolling back the popular coup in Niger. The recent BRICS conference might give Nuland even more to fret about. | When US Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, traveled to South Africa on July 29, her reputation as a blunt instrument of Washington's hegemonic interests preceded her. | According to a veteran South African official who attended meetings with the senior US diplomat in Pretoria, however, Nuland…
(2023-09-02). Hiroshima and Nagasaki: General Groves and the Nuclear Radiation 'Hoax'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Niger and the Sahel are pushing back against insecurity, exploitation, and France. peoplesdispatch.org In this video, we take a look at the developments in Niger and the Sahel region since the coup on July 26 overthrew Mohamed Bazoum. We also speak to Kwesi Pratt Jnr., General Secretary of the Socialist Movement of Ghana, on the historical oppression of the people of the region, the politics of ECOWAS, and …
(2023-09-02). Niger Military Coup: More than Meets the Eye. dissidentvoice.org 
There were several military coups in West Africa lately. Mostly in former French colonies, and in many ways "neo-colonies" of France, that do arguably more harm to the Sahel countries than the more than 300 years of French "on-the-ground" colonies, or enslavement. Though, this latter crime is not to be discarded at all. It has …
(2023-09-02). Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger at the Forefront of the African Revolution. orinocotribune.com 
By Gerald A. Perreira — Aug 24, 2023 | "You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness. In this case, it comes from nonconformity, the courage to turn your back on the old formulas, the courage to invent the future. It took the madmen of yesterday for us to be able to act with extreme clarity today. I want to be one of those madmen. We must dare to invent the future." | — Thomas Sankara | History is a great teacher. If we do not learn from it, we are doomed to repeat mistakes made. Early post-colonial African leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, Sekou Toure, Modibo Keita and Mari…
(2023-09-02). Russia inherits Prigozhin's African Odyssey. peoplesdispatch.org Africa, especially West Africa, has a strong sense of collective identity. Trends in one country have a way of spreading across the continent. Therefore, it might or might not be a coincidence that the military takeover in Gabon on Wednesday came just a day after French President Emmanuel Macron took a tough stance vis-a-vis the generals in …
(2023-09-02). The Conspiracy behind the Huge Wave of Wildfires currently sweeping the World exposed by Dr David Martin. expose-news.com The whole world seems like it's on fire. Fires are ravaging Maui, Canada, Greece, France—you name it. But when you dig deeper, something's off. Government mismanagement, questionable land acquisitions, and even newly …
(2023-09-02). Soiltac Æ Dust Suppressant To Be Deployed In Lahaina, Maui — But Is It Safe? Let's Look At The Facts. 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 (9/2/23). 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
(2023-09-02). U.S. Military Attacks on Mexican Cartels and Ukraine Update with the Judge. sonar21.com 
A busy Friday with podcasts. The first one up (which is the last one I did today) features Ryan Dawson broadcasting from South Korea. Most of our discussion centers on…
(2023-09-02). An Obnoxious, Bigoted Businessman Is Rising in GOP Polls — and It's Not Trump. truthout.org At last week's GOP debate in Wisconsin, Mike Pence spoke for the most minutes, but the candidate who talked the loudest and tangled most aggressively with the rest of the presidential hopefuls was 38-year-old billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy railed against everything from the "hoax" of climate change, to U.S. aid to Ukraine, to "woke" politics and social justice movements… |
(2023-09-02). Happy Anti-War Day! – September 1 – Say No! indybay.org War always has two losers. Neither side can win the Ukraine war. Russia will not lose a war of attrition. Ukraine lacks recruits, artillery and time!
(2023-09-02). Russian troops destroyed Ukrainian drone checkpoint. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The artillery of the Eastern group of troops destroyed a drone checkpoint, and a bastion with a satellite communications station, south of Donetsk, the spokesman of the group, Oleg Chekhov, informed today.
(2023-09-02). Russia among top five grain suppliers to Brazil. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Russia became one of the first five grain suppliers to Brazil, to whom it sold, in the first seven months of the year, cereals worth 105.8 million dollars, the Sputnik news agency reported.
(2023-09-02). Putin congratulates Vietnam for its independence anniversary. plenglish.com "Dear Comrade Vo Van Thuong, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's independence. Russian-Vietnamese relations are based on good traditions of friendship and mutual respect," Putin said through the statement. | He emphasized that the two countries have established " productive cooperation in various spheres and constructive interaction in international affairs". | The leader also expressed confidence that through joint efforts, Russia and Vietnam will further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of their respective peoples in…
(2023-09-02). Who are America's allies in its long war to add Russia to its empire? theduran.com
(2023-09-02). Sunday 9/3: Reclaiming the Militant Legacy of Labor Day. indybay.org Join Zoom meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUW……
(2023-09-02). Judge rules for Georgia election workers in defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. wsws.org In a statement Wednesday, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss said they had endured a "living nightmare" and a "wave of hatred and threats" due to Giuliani's statements.
(2023-09-02). Guantanamo military judge rules against evidence "derived from torture" wsws.org The fact that nobody has ever gone to prison for the CIA torture program implicates the entire US political establishment and exposes the hypocrisy of its claims to be defending human rights abroad.
(2023-09-02). Obituary] Bushra Mohammed Ibnauf Sulieman. thelancet.com Gastroenterologist and co-founder of the Sudanese American Medical Association. Born on April 30, 1974, in Bethesda, MD, USA, he was killed on April 25, 2023, in Khartoum, Sudan, aged 48 years.
(2023-09-02). "Making Monsters": How media encourage hatred of immigrants. mronline.org 
"Yahtzee!! We're full," wrote Florida state operative Perla Huerta, once she had tricked enough desperate migrants to fill two Martha's Vineyard—bound planes.
(2023-09-02). China logs over 82 million entry-exit trips during summer break. ecns.cn China logged more than 82.41 million entry-exit trips between July 1 and August 29, said immigration authorities. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-02). UAW: Our Members Are Willing To Do Whatever It Takes. popularresistance.org Workers and leaders at the United Auto Workers (UAW) are currently battling the three largest automakers in the US (General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis) in a massive campaign to negotiate the master contract for 144,000 "Big Three" auto workers. Their contract is set to expire on September 14, if no agreement is reached before then, workers will go on strike. | The UAW has set the tone for these negotiations with a set of militant demands that address the unsupportable conditions US workers, particularly industrial workers, have endured following neoliberal deindustrialization.
(2023-09-02). This Is How The Next Great American General Strike Happens. popularresistance.org The next great general strike to captivate the United States will not be organized — it'll be organic. And it could be the most transformative general strike this country has ever seen. | Right now, the head of the Transport Workers Union of America is threatening to shut down the second-largest commuter railroad in the nation; striking SAG-AFTRA and WGA members want to break up Hollywood; and militants within the UAW are still keen on bringing the Big Three automakers to their knees. | Add to that mix, increasingly-fed up Starbucks baristas and Amazon warehouse workers unable to organize or get a union con…
(2023-09-02). United Electrical workers union rams through contract to shut down Wabtec strike in Erie, Pennsylvania. wsws.org At a union meeting held Thursday afternoon, striking workers were presented with a 100-page contract and told to vote on it by 3: 00 p.m.
(2023-09-02). Lessons From Lively Picket Lines. popularresistance.org The heat was scorching in Louisville, Kentucky, last Thursday. But what the windless day lacked in gusts, it made up in guts. | The union-made placards read: "United for a Strong Contract." That resonated with auto workers at Ford who hadn't been part of a contract rally for as long as anyone can remember. | And the picket line came alive when they broke away from the tedious repetition of "Who's got the power? We've got the power!" and used their own chants. | "We ready, we ready, we ready for a strike…" An auto worker led a syncopated chorus, breaking the monotony of the boring chants printed on the back of t…
(2023-09-02). Correspondence] Zanzibar's malaria elimination efforts: progress, challenges, and lessons. thelancet.com Malaria is of public health concern in many countries, including Tanzania. It is one of the most lethal parasitic diseases that can afflict human beings; nevertheless, over two decades, Zanzibar, Tanzania, alongside global collaborators, has made progress in combating the disease. These efforts have led to a substantial reduction in the incidence of malaria over time; in 2022, the prevalence rate was less than 1%, which is the lowest rate not only in Tanzania, but also across eastern and central Africa.
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2023-09-02). Google Stop Nimbus! No TECH For Apartheid, Rally In SF At Google Cloud Conference. indybay.org A. rally was held at a Google cloud conference to call for Google to drop their contract with Nimbuus which is being used to spy on Palestinians and repress them.
(2023-09-02). War, Terrorism and the Global Economic Crisis. Ninety-nine Interrelated Concepts. globalresearch.ca Everything is interrelated: war, terrorism, the police state, the global economy, financial fraud, corrupt governments, poverty and social inequality, media disinformation, war propaganda, WMD, international law,…
(2023-09-02). Popular resistance from the Philippines to Baltimore. workers.org 
In a large yet intimate gathering seated around the projector in the middle of Baltimore's NoMàºNoMຠgallery on Aug. 18, the Black Alliance for Peace- Baltimore and Malaya Baltimore held a discussion "From the Philippines to Baltimore: The Indo-Pacific Command, Neocolonialism, and You!" The event was part of BAP- Baltimore's . . . |
(2023-09-02). Don't Blame My Fellow Retail Workers for Poor Service — Blame Our CEOs. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-02). South Australian public school workers take one-day strike action. wsws.org Around 5,000 rallied outside the state parliament in Adelaide with multiple homemade banners expressing educators' determined opposition to the government's wage offer of a nominal wage rise of just 3 percent a year and rejection of any meaningful measures reducing excess workloads and abysmal conditions.
(2023-09-02). Protect holidays and personal days for New York UPS workers! wsws.org Management is using new language buried in the local supplemental agreement, which was concealed from us by the Teamsters bureaucracy, to eliminate days off.
(2023-09-02). Autoworkers prepare to strike as UAW president offers no strategy to fight wage cutting and EV jobs massacre. wsws.org With less than two weeks until the contracts for 150,000 GM, Ford and Stellantis workers expire, the fundamental issues in this historic battle are coming to the forefront.
(2023-09-02). Monday 9/4: Chicken Soup for the Heart & Soul. indybay.org 474 Valencia St. (nr. 16th St.) | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-09-02). SAG-AFTRA announces strike authorization vote against video game companies, more interim agreements. wsws.org By issuing "interim agreements," none of which were discussed or voted on by the membership prior to approval, the union is creating divisions and helping the companies and the AFL-CIO isolate the strike.
(2023-09-02). Friday 9/15: Global Climate Strike in Palo Alto. indybay.org Lytton Plaza | 200 University Ave | Palo Alto CA 94303…
(2023-09-02). Escalating maternity service crisis in Australian public health facilities. wsws.org The closure of maternity services in private hospitals is deepening the already burdened and understaffed public healthcare system, leading to burn-out and resignations of experienced health care professionals.
(2023-09-02). Comment] Offline: Primary healthcare is not enough. thelancet.com WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has made the quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) his defining measure of success. Since assuming office in 2017, Tedros has been a determined and admired advocate for UHC. An important milestone was achieved in 2019 with a Political Declaration from the High-Level Meeting on UHC, held in New York at the UN General Assembly (UNGA). That Declaration committed countries to accelerate their efforts to achieve UHC by 2030. This month, Tedros will join Heads of State and Government to review progress on that commitment.
(2023-09-02). Protesters: "Google, Amazon Cancel Apartheid Cloud Project" indybay.org
(2023-09-02). Defriending Canada: Natural Disasters and Facebook's Information Scrub. dissidentvoice.org Australia experienced this in February 2021. Facebook had gotten nastily stroppy, wishing to dictate public policy to the Commonwealth government. To teach Canberra mandarins a lesson, it literally unfriended the entire country, scrubbing all news platforms of content and making any posted links through the platform inaccessible. It mattered not that the content involved the …
(2023-09-02). Don't Ignore Politics, Just Ignore The Fake Kind- Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com A lot of people wrongly ignore all politics because they rightly perceive the system is rigged. The answer isn't to ignore all politics, it's to ignore the fake partisan puppet show and pay attention to the real political game taking place behind it. Capitalism. Imperialism. Militarism. Authoritarian control. Narrative management. Oligarchy. Corruption. Oppression. Exploitation. Extraction. The stuff both parties in the fake political charade of official politics actively facilitate while pretending to advance human interests. | Participating in politics is a moral imperative; you're only serving your own oppress…
(2023-09-02). Venezuela's Vuelta a la Patria Program Repatriates 162 Nationals from Peru. orinocotribune.com The Vuelta a la Patria Program of the Venezuelan government repatriated 162 Venezuelans from Peru, reported the Venezuelan deputy foreign minister for Latin America, Rander Peña. | The reptariating flight, belonging to the Venezuelan Consortium of Aeronautical Industries and Air Services (Conviasa), took off from Jorge Chávez International Airport, in Lima, Peru, on Friday, September 1, with 162 Venezuelan nationals who voluntarily decided to return to Venezuela, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. | Deputy Minister Peña stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that many of these Venezuelans who returned w…
(2023-09-02). Zelensky "Pissed Off" Biden in Their First Meeting, New Book Reveals. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Hannes Gerhardt: From Capital To Commons. popularresistance.org Gerhardt has a firm grasp of the extensive literature on Internet culture over the past fifty years — the critiques, histories, and technical controversies. What distinguishes his book from many others about the Internet is his political acuity in assessing the challenges. He offers chapters on "democratizing infrastructure" such as the electric grid and the Internet itself, as well as on how to support "design global, manufacture local" production. Unlike many techies, Gerhardt is also mindful of the limits of the natural world, so he devotes space to localism, urban waste, and agriculture as a renewable r…
(2023-09-02). In A New Climate Reality, Community May Be A Farmer's Greatest Resource. popularresistance.org The 10th of July had been a typical day at work for Caroline Hauser until she received an urgent email from the Intervale Center and its farms. They were calling for volunteers. The Intervale Center, a nonprofit farming cooperative in Burlington, Vermont, was bracing for intense rains and flooding forecasted to hit in the next 24 hours. It needed all hands on deck to harvest everything they could before disaster struck. Hauser messaged her manager to say she needed the day off. | Hauser has been a Burlington resident since 2015 and a regular volunteer at the Intervale Center since 2019. She and her husband are su…
(2023-09-02). The Climate Crisis Will End When Capitalism Ends. popularresistance.org The March to End Fossil Fuels will take place in New York City on September 17, days before the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit . Considering that July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded on earth, the role of fossil fuel production in the climate crisis surely needs public attention and action. | But there is something highly problematic about marches and meetings that don't address two large elephants in the room: capitalism and militarism. The United States military is the world's biggest emitter of fossil fuels, having emitted 1.2 billion metric tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere since…
(2023-09-02). More Banks To Fail? Not In North Dakota. popularresistance.org U.S. banks are again in the crosshairs. Standard and Poor's has downgraded five new middle-tier banks and put three others on negative outlook. This follows sweeping downgrades earlier in August by Moody's, which cut credit ratings on 10 banks and placed four of the 15 largest U.S. banks on review for possible downgrade. As with the banks going into receivership earlier this year, concerns include interest rate risk due to unrealized losses from long-term securities. | Meanwhile, the U.S. government itself has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings, which questions the government's ability to finance its nearly $33 tri…
(2023-09-02). Why Was Oakland Cut Out Of State Plan For High-Speed Internet? popularresistance.org
(2023-09-02). China Outlines 'Obstacles' to Resuming High-Level Military Talks With U.S. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-02). (W.E.Talk) The UAE Ambassador: Fostering Engagement and Embracing Transformation: CIFTIS 2023 and the UAE's Economic Ties with China. ecns.cn The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) convenes in Beijing each autumn, gathering together China's foremost economic decision-makers and leading representatives from the global business community. Since its inception in 2012, CIFTIS has established itself as a key event for international corporations and commercial institutions dedicated to the Chinese market. The largest specialized international fair of its kind, CIFTIS provides an indispensable platform for facilitating robust commercial interactions.
(2023-09-02). Xi encourages newly enrolled cadets to strive for excellence. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called on 20 newly enrolled cadets from a school in Anhui province to strive to become high-quality, professional military personnel and contribute to the modernization of national defense and the armed forces.
(2023-09-02). High-quality cooperation on agenda of BRI forum. ecns.cn China will host in October the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the most highlighted event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2023-09-02). China, Nicaragua sign free-trade agreement. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua signed a free-trade agreement on Thursday after a year of negotiations, which experts said will bring out the greater potential of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries and deliver concrete benefits to the two peoples.
(2023-09-02). China cuts down payments, mortgage rates. ecns.cn The minimum down payment will be uniformly set at 20 percent for first-time buyers and 30 percent for second-time purchasers, according to a joint statement from the People's Bank of China and National Administration of Financial Regulation on Thursday.
(2023-09-02). Eleventh National Congress of Returned Overseas Chinese and Their Relatives opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 11th National Congress of Returned Overseas Chinese and Their Relatives commenced at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday morning. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Han Zheng and other senior leaders of the Party and the state attended the event. Li Xi, on behalf of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, delivered a speech.
(2023-09-02). CPC leadership deliberates regulations, plan for training of officials. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee convened a meeting on Thursday to deliberate a set of regulations and a five-year plan (2023-27) concerning the education and training of officials. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
(2023-09-02). Super Typhoon Saola bears down on HK, Guangdong. ecns.cn Relevant departments from Guangdong province are going all-out to prepare for Typhoon Saola after China's national observatory issued a red typhoon warning — the most severe category — on Thursday morning.
(2023-09-02). Popular card game on its way to becoming official sport. ecns.cn Emerging from a local pastime in Huaian, Jiangsu province in the 1960s, guandan or "throwing eggs", a tactical yet luck-based poker game, has slowly gained popularity across the whole of China with competitions now held nationwide throughout the year.
(2023-09-02). The People's Ledger with Saule Omarova. mronline.org 
This month, we discuss democratic possibilities for public finance with Saule Omarova, the Beth and Marc Goldberg Professor of Law at Cornell University and President Biden's original nominee for Comptroller of the Currency. Her and Robert Hockett's "finance franchise" metaphor for modern banking-—according to which the federal government is the franchisor and chartered banks are all franchisees—renders an often-times opaque system intuitive and readily politicizable.
(2023-09-02). Cutting climate change research: cuts at the Australian Antarctic Division. mronline.org 
It seemed utterly absurd that, even as the Australian federal government announced its purchase of over 200 tomahawk cruise missiles—because that is exactly what the country needs—there are moves afoot to prune and cut projects conducted by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
(2023-09-02). 'Obama's man in Africa' under house arrest as popular coup rocks Gabon. mronline.org 
Before his removal in a military coup, Gabon's hopelessly corrupt President Ali Bongo was courted by Obama and feted from Washington to Davos. The U.S. war on Libya which destabilized the region may not have succeeded without him.
(2023-09-02). The birth of dialectics in Ancient Greece. mronline.org 
The inspired insights of the first materialists in antiquity laid the foundations of modern science, as Sean Ledwith describes.
(2023-09-02). Contrary to What You Read in the NYT, the Typical Worker is Not $2,000 Behind Their Pre-Pandemic Pay. cepr.net 
The New York Times had a piece today on how the Biden administration is trying to turn around public opinion on its handling of the economy. At the end of the article it cites Jason Furman, a Harvard professor and head of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama. "Now he said it was …
(2023-09-02). Calls grow to fix environment law's 'massive blind spot' on carbon emissions. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). Chris Minns says no to drug decriminalisation while ACT takes a bold health approach. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). Germany: Berliners challenge car dominance through cycling protest. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). Iranian-Australians welcome NSW Upper House support for democracy struggle. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). A killing design: Osprey fatalities in the Top End. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). Pacific elders to Australia: No support for your COP31 bid until you end fossil fuel subsidies. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). Rising Tide activists celebrate after court validates their coal train action. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-02). Chile hosts summit on human rights 50 years after the coup (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Santiago de Chile, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Intellectuals, academics, social and political leaders from several countries of the world are participating today in Chile in the Summit for Democracy and Human Rights, organized on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the coup d'état.
(2023-09-02). Ecuador: Presidential Front Runner Luisa González Denounces Death Threats. orinocotribune.com 
Luisa González, presidential election front runner of Ecuador for the Citizen Revolution (RC) Movement, decried that she has received death threats and announced that she is receiving military protection from the Ecuadorian government. | "Today I received threats against my life for being the most likely candidate to win the presidency," González stated on Friday, September 1, in statements made to Radio Medio Mundo. | Such threats "constitute an attempt on democracy when, instead of winning at the polls, there are those who are trying to take the life of a candidate," she added. | "It is very worrying because a…
(2023-09-02). Cuerda Viva 2023 Festival showcases Cuban musical talent. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The awards ceremony of the Cuerda Viva Festival, at the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater of Cuba, in this capital, will highlight the best of the talent of alternative music in the island.
(2023-09-02). Marijuana consumers have high levels of metals in their bloodstream. plenglish.com Washington, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) A study by the Columbia University School of Public Health in the United States, detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine of marijuana consumers, the journal Environmental Health Perspectives published today.
(2023-09-02). Terrorist ambush kills 16 Syrian soldiers. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) At least 16 uniformed members of the Syrian Arab Army were killed and five others were wounded in a terrorist attack in the northwest of the country, media reported here. The sources added that suicide radicals from the so-called Levant Liberation Board, registered on the international terrorism list, attacked the military near the site of Wadi Rabiya in the extreme northeast of Latakia province, located some 350 kilometers northwest of Damascus, the capital.
(2023-09-02). Rex 84: FEMA's Blueprint for Martial Law. The Roadmap Towards "Police State America" globalresearch.ca We are dangerously close to a situation where ~ if the American people took to the streets in righteous indignation or if there were another 9/11 ~ a mechanism for martial law could be quickly implemented and carried out under REX 84.
(2023-09-02). Chile: In Memory of Carlos and Pinochet's "Caravan of Death". Assassination of Political Prisoners Endorsed by Kissinger. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Nikole Hannah-Jones, Frederick Douglass, and the Left. dissidentvoice.org Twitter conversations with public intellectuals are rarely worthy of note, but a recent exchange I had with Nikole Hannah-Jones, famed mastermind of the New York Times' 1619 Project, was symptomatic of widespread tendencies in left-liberal culture and brought up important issues. Hannah-Jones is a spokeswoman for wokeness, the cultural phenomenon that, as I've written elsewhere, …
(2023-09-02). September 2001 Interview with Osama bin Laden. Categorically Denies his Involvement in 9/11. globalresearch.ca Full text of Pakistani paper's Sept 01 "exclusive" interview. Bin Laden's statements are markedly different from those made in the alleged Osama video tapes.
(2023-09-02). 9/11 Analysis: Osama bin Laden and the 911 Illusion. globalresearch.ca This article was first published on May, 5, 2011 | The alleged killing of Osama bin Laden, which fittingly occurred in his "mansion" within 1,000 yards of a Pakistani military training academy, could signal the winding down of the biggest psychological …
(2023-09-02). The Devastating Environmental Side Effects of the Electric Car Boom. globalresearch.ca First published on August 7 2020 | The United Nations (U.N.) announced in August 2020 that the electric car boom will result in a number of devastating ecological side effects for the planet. | While the shift to electric cars reflects ongoing …
(2023-09-02). Commemorating September 11, 2001: Ten Irrefutable, Devastating 9/11 Facts. globalresearch.ca There is actually no need to resort to speculative arguments that the official account of 9/11 is a fraud since there are hard facts that support this conclusion. Here are 10 such undisputed facts.
(2023-09-02). William C Anderson In Conversation with JoNina and Lorenzo Ervin at Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair. itsgoingdown.org In this special episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we present an audio recording from the recent Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, North Carolina in August, 2023. The recording features a conversation with author and activist, William C Anderson and JoNina and Lorenzo Ervin, two longtime anarchist organizers who have been directly…
(2023-09-02). VIDEO: 9/11: A Conspiracy Theory. "Because Ignorance is Strength". James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Cultural festivities focus activities for the end of summer in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Several cultural and recreational options will focus today the activities in Cuba for the closing of this summer, which will prioritize initiatives in communities and territories across the country, the Ministry of Culture reported.
(2023-09-02). Lula to undergo hip surgery on September 29 in Brasilia. plenglish.com Brasilia, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo a scheduled hip surgery on September 29 in this capital, local media reported.
(2023-09-02). More than 30 injured in Israel after repression of Eritreans protest. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) At least 35 people were injured, 11 of them by gunshots, during the police repression of a protest held today in this city by asylum seekers from Eritrea.
(2023-09-02). Organizations to march in Guatemala in defense of democracy. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Social organizations, collectives and students will march today in Guatemala in defense of democracy, against corruption, in order to support the popular will expressed at the polls and prevent a coup d'état.
(2023-09-02). Resistance against Israel reaffirmed in Lebanon. plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Lebanon's Hizbullah, and of the Palestinian movements: Islamic Jihad, Ziad al-Nakhaleh, and Hamas Saleh Al-Arouri, reaffirmed here today their position of resistance against Israel.
(2023-09-02). The CO2 Narrative: The Truth About 'Net Zero': A Diabolical Agenda Sold as a Saviour Formula. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Shady Bosses Are Put On Notice. levernews.com
(2023-09-02). Who's Behind "Ban Robert F. Kennedy, Jr"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Global Coup d'État and the "Great Reset". Global Debt and Neoliberal "Shock Treatment" globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Video: Covid-19 "Pack of Lies": Crimes against Humanity. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Worldwide, people have been misled both by their governments and the media as to the causes and devastating consequences of the Covid-19 "pandemic". | The unspoken truth is that the novel coronavirus provides a pretext and a justification to powerful financial …
(2023-09-02). September 11, 2001: Eyewitness Evidence of Explosions in the Twin Towers. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Bill Gates is funding a scheme to cut down 70 million acres of forests in North America. expose-news.com Bill Gates and other investors are betting Kodama Systems can reduce carbon dioxide in the air by chopping down and burying trees. The move will see 70 million acres of forests, mostly …
(2023-09-02). More evidence of covid vaccine harm emerges while politicians begin to push more covid vaccines. expose-news.com It takes time to design, fund, execute, and publish good studies, but a succession of very concerning results has recently been published in scientific journals. Will this change the drift of covid …
(2023-09-02). Mega Risks Threaten Earth. dissidentvoice.org The Council for the Human Future, which is a dedicated group of intelligent well-informed people, has identified ten Mega Risks to Earth. As it happens, all ten risks are threatening the planet all at the same time. Consequently, the board of the Council has called for an Earth System Treaty. This may be one of …
(2023-09-02). Hiroshima 1945, Chile's 1973 Coup d'état, Afghanistan 2001, Iraq 2003: Four Key Anniversaries Glossed over by Western Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-02). Guatemala: President Elect Denounces Ongoing Coup d'État. orinocotribune.com The president-elect of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, denounced "a coup d'état in progress" in the country, where the Congress has refused to recognize the parliamentary bloc of his party, the Semilla Movement, after the party's legal status was temporarily suspended by the judiciary. | "We are witnessing an ongoing coup d'état, in which the judicial apparatus is being used to violate justice itself, mocking the people's will freely expressed at the ballot on August 20," Arévalo said on Friday, September 1. | In a press conference together with Vice President-elect Karin Herrera, Arévalo denounced the "spurious, il…
(2023-09-02). Detroit teachers denounce DFT union's last-minute sellout deal, low pay, and unsanitary, unsafe working conditions. wsws.org Only 26 percent of the district's teachers voted for the last-minute deal, pushed through at the start of the school year.
(2023-09-02). Cost of damage from Hurricane Idalia could reach $20 billion. wsws.org Rescue efforts are continuing as the extent of the devastation from the massive Hurricane Idalia across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas is being revealed despite efforts by the corporate media and political establishment to cover it up.
(2023-09-02). Cuba immersed in recovery after storm Idalia. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is advancing in the recovery process of the damages to the electric service and agriculture, mainly in the western territories of the island, affected by tropical storm Idalia.
(2023-09-02). New actions against Semilla party marked the week in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The suspension of the legal personality of the Semilla Movement and the decision to disregard the party's bench in the Congress (unicameral) marked the week that ends today in Guatemala.
(2023-09-02). Panama: Popular protests against mining contract. plenglish.com Panama City, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Leaders of trade union and popular organizations are deciding on new actions, after a week marked by protests against the contract signed between the Government and Minera Panama.
(2023-09-02). Popular support for Xiomara Castro. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of citizens ratified their support to President Xiomara Castro during a gigantic demonstration in which they demanded respect for the constitutional order of Honduras and asked for the election of the new general and deputy attorney general.
(2023-09-02). Cuba confiscated boats found in its aquatic areas. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of the Interior reported on the confiscation of four vessels found in the national aquatic spaces, which can be reclaimed starting from today.
(2023-09-02). Nearly a quarter of Malians are in food insecurity, UN warns. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Nearly a quarter of the population of Mali suffers moderate or acute food insecurity, according to reports described today as alarming by the United Nations humanitarian agencies.
(2023-09-02). Kenyan boxers train in Cuba in search for Olympic qualification. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The Kenyan boxing team in both sexes is training today in Cuba, looking forward to the upcoming continental qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
(2023-09-02). Community Organizations Are Taking Ownership Of Boston's Local Food Systems. nextcity.org
(2023-09-02). GoFundMe Steals $90,000 From Indie News Outlet. youtu.be
(2023-09-02). NSA Announcement Makes Whole World ROFL. youtu.be
(2023-09-02). The Climate Culprits Hiding Their Role In California's Extreme Weather. levernews.com Corporations are fighting a landmark bill exposing their true contributions to climate change.
(2023-09-02). At Least 25 Dead in Heavy Clashes Between Us Proxy Militia, Arab Tribes in Eastern Syria. orinocotribune.com Tribesmen from Deir Ezzor have been fighting SDF troops for four days straight following the kidnapping of a prominent Arab leader. | Clashes between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Arab tribesmen in Deir Ezzor governorate left at least The fighting was reportedly sparked by the detention of Ahmed Khbeil, better known…
(2023-09-02). The History of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Movement. progressive.org A new book sheds light on a century of struggle.
(2023-09-02). Facing Electoral Defeat, Guatemala's Ruling Elites Undermine Nation's Democracy. truthout.org Election authorities have certified Bernardo Arévalo as Guatemala's president-elect, but efforts to destabilize his party and the election outcome persist and they are taking a toll on the population. Still, Guatemalans are speaking out to defend their democracy. A progressive congressman and sociologist, Arévalo's victory in the August 20 presidential runoff election was officially certified by… |
(2023-09-02). Argentina: Politicians and Social Organizations Demand Comprehensive Investigation Into Assassination Attempt on Vice President. orinocotribune.com Politicians and social organizations in Argentina demanded justice and comprehensive investigations into the assassination attempt on Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, which took place one year ago. | On September 1, 2022, Fernando Sabag, 35, pointed a gun at Fernández's head as she was greeting people who had gathered outside her home in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. | Although Sabag pulled the trigger, the gun did not go off, and he was caught by the people and handed over to the Federal Police. | Sabag's partner Brenda Uliarte, and another associate named Gabriel…
(2023-09-02). The Korean War continues with Biden's renewal of travel ban to North Korea. peoplesdispatch.org On August 22, the US State Department renewed its ban on the use of US passports for travel to North Korea. This travel ban prohibits as many as 100,000 Korean Americans living in the United States from visiting their relatives in North Korea. The ban was first set in place by the Trump administration in …
(2023-09-02). Letters to the Canary: pandemics, problematic politicians, and political posturing over social work students. thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news and politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to …
(2023-09-02). Rich Men Earning North of a Million. youtube.com The ghost of Woody Guthrie has been whispering in Billy Bragg's ear.
(2023-09-02). The Suwayda Protests: A Foreign-Backed Plot to Fragment Syria? orinocotribune.com By The Cradle's Syria Correspondent — Aug 29, 2023 | There are parallels between these Suwayda protests and the 2011 ones that morphed into a countrywide military conflict — namely, the foreign exploitation of sincere grievances strategically aimed at dividing Syria along sectarian and ethnic lines. | Thirteen years after the onset of the war on Syria, a domestic political eruption backed by foreign states has resurfaced, threatening to once again ignite conflict in the country despite years of relative calm. | Economic woes today underpin the public grievances expressed on the street. The much-heralded…
(2023-09-02). Clinical Picture] Regression of cutaneous xanthomata in patient with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia using novel therapies. thelancet.com A 24-year-old woman attended our follow-up clinic reporting that the multiple tendinous and cutaneous xanthomas on her hands, elbows, and feet had markedly improved (figure).
(2023-09-02). World Report] The Voice key for Indigenous Australian's health. thelancet.com Australia will soon vote on constitutional recognition of its Indigenous people, and to give them a direct voice to Parliament. Health will be high on the agenda. Chris McCall reports.
(2023-09-02). Perspectives] The others in the room. thelancet.com Released in 1962, Etta James' self-titled album featured ten tracks, opening with the song Waiting for Charlie (to Come Home). It is a song of sorrow and loss with the singer hoping her lover Charlie will return, even as she realises that he will not. The US novelist Lily King's similarly titled short story "Waiting for Charlie", from her 2022 collection Five Tuesdays in Winter, is also a story of regret. Set entirely within the walls of a hospital room, the narrative chronicles a 91-year-old grandfather's brief visit with his granddaughter Charlotte (Charlie), who has a severe brain injury from a skiing accident…
(2023-09-02). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Pozo-Rosich P, Ailani J, Ashina M, et al. Atogepant for the preventive treatment of chronic migraine (PROGRESS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet 2023; 402: 775—85— In the Summary of this Article, the number of patients in the placebo group with potentially clinically significant weight decrease should have read 5. In the first paragraph of the Results section, the OTHE population should have read atogepant 30 mg twice a day (n=254), atogepant 60 mg once a day (n=257), and placebo (n=249).
(2023-09-02). Perspectives] Alice Ball: chemist who developed a treatment for leprosy. thelancet.com Despite Alice Ball's tragically short life, her research made a huge difference to the lives of many patients in the first half of the 20th century. Her investigations of chaulmoogra oil, a natural remedy for Hansen's disease (leprosy), resulted in a preparation that was injectable and avoided the side-effects of the oil. Her extract became the standard treatment for Hansen's disease, until it was replaced by sulphur drugs and antibiotics in the late 1930s and 1940s, allowing people with the disease to return from isolation to their communities.
(2023-09-02). Correspondence] Bold moves for vaccine manufacturing equity. thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an unprecedented global crisis, which affected the health and the wellbeing of hundreds of millions of people. Although there was unprecedented speed of development of new vaccines, the benefits from licensing effective vaccines in record time were not felt by all.1…
(2023-09-02). World Report] WHO's new vision for traditional medicine. thelancet.com Evidence-based integration is the goal of a new WHO global centre and the first global summit on traditional medicine. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-09-02). Editorial] The Lucy Letby case: lessons for health systems. thelancet.com Lucy Letby will spend life in prison for murdering seven infants and attempting to kill at least six others during her time as a nurse. Although such a horrifying case is rare, it is not unique. Numerous medical professionals have intentionally killed or harmed patients. Attention is now turning to establishing what exactly happened and what lessons might be learned. An inquiry is underway, but can we expect a strong system of accountability and a cultural shift to result from it? The inquiry after the Mid-Staffordshire scandal—during which hundreds of patients died at a single hospital over 4 years due to…
(2023-09-02). Perspectives] Deus Bazira: finding new solutions to key global health challenges. thelancet.com Growing up in rural Uganda, Deus Bazira recalls how his parents told him: "'The world needs people who can provide solutions.'" This outlook "has been my mantra in life", he says, and "what I've really strived to do throughout my career". Bazira is Associate Professor of Medicine and Co-Founder and Director of the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA. In March, 2023, he also became the inaugural Director of the Georgetown University Global Health Institute (GUGHI).
(2023-09-02). Correspondence] What constitutes high-quality evidence for malaria vector control? thelancet.com The 21st century has seen remarkable progress against malaria, particularly from 2005 to 2015. Although wide implementation of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and indoor residual spraying of insecticide, in African countries with a high burden, has resulted in an 80% reduction in malaria infection and illness,1 these interventions have limits due to suboptimal coverage or use, emergence of insecticide resistance, and nuances in mosquito behaviour. The WHO's 2021 World Malaria Report2 documented stagnation of progress, with malaria mortality rising from 14 ∑8 deaths per 100‚Äà000 population…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how to reduce children's risk of sports injuries. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMbUDc6ozQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-02). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2023-09-02). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Debunking head lice myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is National Head Lice Prevention Month, a time to understand the signs, importance of screenings and available treatments. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, debunks common myths associated with these wingless insects, which affect millions of children each school year. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ctiD5nbMv7M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall. These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to their undeveloped immune systems. Many adults have some immunity from previous exposure. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says there is concern with newborns when it comes to enteroviruses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MMxr5gkD09s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It affects people of all genders, races and ages, including children. And as school is starting across the country, Dr. Anthony Fine, a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, says it's important that parents be proactive and make sure their students have something called a seizure action plan….
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school physicals essential for all ages. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I always have a million things to do before my three children return to school. How important are back-to-school physicals, and is it critical to schedule one for my college-bound child and my younger kids? ANSWER: Late summer is often a busy time of purchasing school supplies, finding new clothes, and wrapping up summer vacations. Most kids need a well-child visit every year from age 3 to 21. So, adding a back-to-school…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: A parent's playbook for sports screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer is winding down, and soon kids will be heading onto the field to play their favorite fall sports. But before they can check into the game, they have to head into the doctor's office for sports screenings. It's generally required that young athletes get a preparticipation exam before participating in organized activities. The exams aren't just a formality. It's to ensure your child's safety and check to see if they are physically able to play….
(2023-09-02). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists India as the top country for measles outbreaks, with more than 57,500 reported cases. In the U.S., there have been 19 cases of the highly infectious virus this year. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by fever, cough, runny nose and a pretty characteristic rash that…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Beat the 'back-to-school blues' with healthy lunches. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids are heading back to school, but we'll be packing lunches for them this year. I want to make sure I'm sending things that are healthy but also that they like and will eat. Do you have any specific recommendations? ANSWER: Healthy eating is important at every age, especially for children. Research has shown there's a close link between nutrition and learning. A healthy diet improves children's ability to focus, memory,…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. Can I use any strategies or tips to ease their anxieties and make this adjustment period as positive as possible, especially for the youngest entering kindergarten? ANSWER: Back-to-school…
(2023-09-02). Science Saturday: When sleep disorders presage something more serious. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early one morning, while checking on a slumbering patient at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Erik St. Louis, M.D., noticed something peculiar. The patient, a woman in her early 60's, had started running beneath her bedsheets. As her eyelids fluttered, her legs kicked into gear, slowly at first but then rapidly picking up the pace, propelling herself along a road only she could see. After sprinting for about 30 seconds, she abruptly stopped and opened her…
(2023-09-02). Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anyone who's struggled with reaching or maintaining a healthy weight probably has heard comments like, "If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more" or "Losing weight is all about willpower." But weight loss is much more complicated. Genetics, socioeconomic status, mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and certain medications can affect your ability to lose weight and keep it off. That's why weight loss requires a complex, multipronged approach,…
(2023-09-02). FDA grants vaccine approval for moms-to-be to prevent RSV in newborns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for pregnant women to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in infants. Abrysvo, is a single-dose vaccine produced by Pfizer and is approved for use between week 32 and week 36 of pregnancy. "This is especially exciting for us in pediatrics because vaccinating pregnant women in the second or third trimester of pregnancy can protect babies when they're most vulnerable for developing severe…
(2023-09-02). Mayo researchers find vaccine may reduce severity of long-haul COVID symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person's risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that long-haul COVID patients who were vaccinated before contracting the virus were less likely to experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine. The study…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2023-09-02). Advances in surgery are improving survival for people with melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Cancer Institute estimates that 97,610 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2023, making up 5% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, screening and treatment have improved, allowing care teams to catch melanoma earlier when it's easier to treat. As a result, the number of people who survive the disease has steadily increased. Tina Hieken, M.D., a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist with a particular interest in melanoma, answers questions about treatment and advances in surgery that…
(2023-09-02). Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients, making long-term survival possible. Although there is a growing population of long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, data on those patients' quality of life are still limited. In a new study published in Annals of Surgery, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed the results of a cross-sectional survey of pancreatic cancer survivors. They found that patients — who were, on…
(2023-09-02). Hurricane Idalia prompts closure of Mayo Clinic in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy of NOAA Hurricane Idalia continued to strengthen overnight, making landfall along the Florida gulf coast as a Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center estimated maximum sustained winds at 125 MPH. Damaging winds and devastating storm surge are anticipated. The storm is expected to track to the Northeast before turning back out into the Atlantic Ocean. Mayo Clinic has been closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia. Due to expected weather conditions, the clinic in Jacksonville,…
(2023-09-02). What you need to stay safe during severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy NOAA The latest storm forecast has Hurricane Idalia making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29, and spreading across Florida and into Georgia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, before moving into the Carolinas. Whether sheltering in place or evacuating for a severe weather event, preparing for health and safety before a storm is essential, says Dr. Brittany Beel, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. "Past experiences show it can take one…
(2023-09-02). New surgical method for ovarian cancer lights up lesions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic scientists are shining light on ovarian cancer. A study published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology explored the use of fluorescence-guided surgery to treat epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common type of ovarian cancer. Fluorescence-guided surgery uses fluorescence imaging to light up cancerous tissue, giving surgeons a better view of tumors and cancer cells. This makes cancer removal more thorough and accurate. "It was really exciting to be part of fluorescence-guided surgery," says Kristina…
(2023-09-02). Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patient with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research and highlights the potential of using spatial analysis of specific proteins as a predictive tool for selecting appropriate candidates for PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in colorectal cancer, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and minimizing unnecessary treatments. The…
(2023-09-02). Geiger Mink Farm in Wisconsin closes after 60+ years. indybay.org The Geiger Mink Farm in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin has closed. The end of the farm, after 60+ years in operation, comes as a relief to neighbors.
(2023-09-02). Monday 9/18: Warning: Transphobes Kara Dansky and Lierre Kieth plan to stage TERF protest in SF. indybay.org 9/15-9/17 conference: | Hilton San Francisco | 750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108 | ————— | 9/18 protest (details may change): | San Francisco City Hall…
(2023-09-02). The Military is Spying on AA Meetings. indybay.org Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA is "monitoring" addiction recovery meetings (AA / NA) throughout the community and keeping a database of individuals seeking recovery support, calling these people a "Threat to Good Order and Discipline".
(2023-09-02). Pacific Northwest Fur Industry & Successful Midwest Direct Action. indybay.org The state of the fur industry in the Pacific Northwest and some news on successful direct action.
(2023-09-02). The "Post Equinox / Pre Folsom 23 September SF World Naked Bike Ride [ #WNBRsf2023 ] IV" i. indybay.org 11am Gathering & 12pm/Noon Start | Saturday 23 September 2023 | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom Street | #WNBRsf2023 Ride & AfterParty updated will be made available at: | * @SFWNBR | * @NudeActivism &…
(2023-09-02). Saturday 9/23: Post Equinox/Pre Folsom 23 September SF World Naked Bike Ride & AfterParty [ #WNBRsf2023 ]. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2023-09-02). Policía asesina a una mujer embarazada en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los abogados de la familia de Ta'Kiya Young afirman que se trató claramente de un caso de "abuso de poder y autoridad".
(2023-09-02). Rusia denuncia nueva oleada de ataques ucranianos en Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Por su parte, Rusia informó que destruyó drones navales en el mar Negro que tenían como objetivo el puente de Crimea.
(2023-09-02). Policía sudafricana abate a 18 presuntos ladrones en un tiroteo. telesurtv.net Según la policía, que llevaba varios días siguiendo los movimientos de los sospechosos, en enero se inició una investigación con la ayuda de la unidad de inteligencia del país.
(2023-09-02). Supertifón Saola paraliza Hong Kong ante su llegada. telesurtv.net El Observatorio Meteorológico de esa región administrativa china advirtió de que el clima "se deteriorará con rapidez" a lo largo del día.
(2023-09-02). Presidente boliviano advierte riesgos de dolarización económica. telesurtv.net Luis Arce señaló que hubo intentos de dolarización en Argentina en el pasado, los cuales terminaron en lo que denominó una "catástrofe económica".
(2023-09-02). Profesores polacos protestan para exigir aumento salarial. telesurtv.net Los educadores quieren que los salarios sean incrementados en al menos un dos por ciento, según informan medios locales.
(2023-09-02). Golpistas en Gabón reabren fronteras cerradas tras el golpe. telesurtv.net Un portavoz de los gobernantes militares dijo que habían "decidido con efecto inmediato reabrir las fronteras terrestres, marítimas y aéreas a partir de este sábado".
(2023-09-02). ONU advierte que 200.000 niños podrían morir de hambre en Malí. telesurtv.net Según la ONU al menos una cuarta parte de la población de Malí está expuesta a inseguridad alimentaria moderada o aguda.
(2023-09-02). Accidente de tránsito en el sur de Chile deja siete muertos. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió a 500 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Santiago, cuando el ómnibus violó la señal de parada del tren y provocando que este lo impactara.
(2023-09-02). Ejército norcoreano lanza misiles crucero hacia el mar Amarillo. telesurtv.net Corea del Norte anunció una serie de ejercicios de puesto de mando militar que contó con la supervisión del líder norcoreano.
(2023-09-02). Presidente electo de Guatemala denuncia plan de golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net El presidente electo expresó que las acciones emprendidas por la Fiscalía General intentan burlar la voluntad popular expresada en las urnas el 20 de agosto.
(2023-09-02). Prisión preventiva para detenidos por terrorismo en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General informó que se ordenó la prisión preventiva para los seis procesados por la reciente explosión de un coche bomba en Quito.
(2023-09-02). Piden a fuerzas políticas hondureñas acuerdos para fiscalía. telesurtv.net "Mi deseo es que se elija un fiscal general y adjunto por la paz de Honduras", expresó la presidenta de la Corte Supremsa de Justicia, Rebeca Raquel Obando.
(2023-09-02). Accidente de transito en el sur de Chile deja siete muertos. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió a 500 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad de Santiago, cuando el ómnibus violó la señal de parada del tren y provocando que este lo impactara.
(2023-09-02). Tifón Saola se debilita pero amenaza el sur de China. telesurtv.net El peligroso ciclón derribó árboles y rompió ventanas a su paso por Hong Kong, además de provocar la evacuación de unas 880.000 personas en dos ciudades chinas.
(2023-09-02). India lanza su primera misión espacial para estudiar el Sol. telesurtv.net Con esta misión, India se une a un grupo de países como China, EE.UU. Japón y la extinta Alemania Occidental en haber lanzado sondas para estudiar el Sol.
(2023-09-02). Ucrania ataca Donetsk con saldo de un menor fallecido. telesurtv.net Otro ataque ucraniano con dron provocó afectaciones en la ciudad de Kurchátov, donde se ubica una central nuclear.
(2023-09-02). Tifón Saola toca tierra en provincia de Guangdong, China. telesurtv.net El tifón tocó tierra en el distrito de Jinwan este sábado a las 03H30 (hora local), con vientos de una velocidad máxima de entre 42 y 46 metros por segundo.
(2023-09-02). Suman 19 muertos tras accidente de tráfico en el norte de Irak. telesurtv.net El percance ocurrió cuando millones de fieles convergen en la ciudad santa de Karbala para Arbain , una de las reuniones religiosas más grandes del mundo.
(2023-09-02). Presidente brasileño relanza plan Brasil sin Hambre. telesurtv.net El objetivo de salir del mapa del hambre debe cumplirse en 2026. Para lograrlo, el país deberá tener una tasa inferior al 2,5 por ciento de la población con escasez crónica de acceso a los alimentos.
(2023-09-02). Herencia y legado de Ho Chi Minh para el mundo. telesurtv.net Ho Chi Minh es uno de los personajes fundamentales en la lucha por la independencia y posterior formación de la República de Vietnam.
(2023-09-02). Manifestantes en Níger exigen retirada de las tropas francesas. telesurtv.net La marcha tuvo lugar cerca de la base aérea 101 de esta capital, anexa al aeropuerto Diori Hamani, compartida por los ejércitos de ambas naciones y donde están instaladas desde 2013 los efectivos franceses.
(2023-09-02). Fuerzas de Israel reprimen nueva protesta en Gaza. telesurtv.net Los soldados israelíes se desplegaron para disparar balas de plástico y munición real, así como lanzar bombas lacrimógenas contra los manifestantes.
(2023-09-02). Inicia fase de producción en nuevo pozo de gas en Homs, Siria. telesurtv.net Este pozo contribuirá a satisfacer las necesidades energéticas y es parte de los esfuerzos realizados para mejorar el sector de petróleo y gas en el país.
(2023-09-02). Vigencia y dignidad en la Primera Declaración de La Habana. telesurtv.net En septiembre de 1960, la Revolución Cubana proclamó el derecho y el deber de los pueblos a erradicar el dominio del imperialismo y la oligarquía.
(2023-09-02). Dos muertos por explosión en planta metalúrgica en Brasil. telesurtv.net Al menos diez personas se encuentran heridas de gravedad y fueron trasladadas a hospitales de la región.
(2023-09-02). Naciones Unidas reporta más de 2.500 muertos en Haití en 2023. telesurtv.net Además de desplazamientos forzados y muertes violentas, a diario se reciben denuncias y reportes de secuestros, violaciones y ataques sexuales.
(2023-09-02). Denuncian excesos policiales en zona de Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Desde el CNDH pidieron al Gobierno de Sao Paulo proteger a las víctimas y a sus familiares frente a posibles amenazas y represalias.
(2023-09-02). Realizan marcha en Guatemala en defensa de la democracia. telesurtv.net Durante este sábado y el próximo lunes, manifestaciones se llevarán a cabo en la plaza central de la ciudad de Guatemala, así como en la Plaza Central de La Paz en Cobán.
(2023-09-02). Joven palestino muere por disparos de efectivos israelíes. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento la incursión ha provocado fuertes enfrentamientos entre las tropas israelíes y los combatientes de la resistencia palestina.
(2023-09-02). Denuncian excesos policiales en zona costera de Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Desde el CNDH pidieron al Gobierno de Sao Paulo proteger a las víctimas y a sus familiares frente a posibles amenazas y represalias.
(2023-09-02). Ecuador anuncia convocatoria para fecha de eliminatorias mundialistas. telesurtv.net El director técnico de la escuadra suramericana, Félix Sánchez Bas, confirmó la lista de los 23 jugadores.
(2023-09-02). Rescatan a 25 migrantes de incendio forestal en Grecia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios nacionales, los bomberos rescataron a los migrantes en el bosque de Dadia.
(2023-09-02). Oposición rechaza privatizar agua potable en Uruguay. telesurtv.net La iniciativa, además de introducir capitales privados en la gestión del recurso uruguayo, costaría el triple de proyectos similares estudiados anteriormente.
(2023-09-02). Explosión en balneario de Corea del Sur deja al menos 21 heridos. telesurtv.net El número de lesionados no fue mayor porque el balneario estuvo cerrado durante el día.
(2023-09-02). Exigen justicia a un año de atentado contra Cristina Kirchner. telesurtv.net La agrupación La Cámpora proyectó en la noche de este jueves un documental acerca del fallido magnicidio.
(2023-09-02). OMS: casos de Covid-19 aumentaron un 63 % en el mundo. telesurtv.net Del 24 de julio al 20 de agosto, en las seis regiones de la OMS se notificaron casi 1,5 millones de nuevos casos de Covid-19.
(2023-09-02). Revelan casos de mujeres asesinadas en la dictadura argentina. telesurtv.net Abuelas de la Plaza de Mayo informó la resolución de cuatro casos de embarazadas asesinadas por la dictadura argentina.
(2023-09-02). Exigen justicia a un año de atentado a vicepresidenta argentina. telesurtv.net La agrupación La Cámpora proyectó en la noche de este jueves un documental acerca del fallido magnicidio.
(2023-08-31). Judge Acquits Two Palestine Action Activists After They Shut Elbit Down. popularresistance.org On Wednesday 30th August, District Judge Grego found two activists not guilty of 'obstruction of the highway'. The two activists, Jasmine and Iola, had locked themselves into vehicles, each blocking the two entrances of UAV Engines Ltd. Their action took place during an ongoing camp at the site, and led to the factory being forced to close down for the day on 9th September 2022. Whilst locked in, one activist threw paint at the gates which resembled the colours of the Palestinian flag. | Three months after the action, the two were given notices of 'no further action', meaning no criminal charges would be brought…
(2023-08-31). Degrowthers Gain Support as Planet Cooks. truthout.org Degrowth and its opponents recognize the necessity of mass movements and system change to address the climate emergency.
(2023-09-01). Awards to be handed out at gala of Cuba's Cuerda Viva Festival. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The 2023 Cuerda Viva Festival, a major cultural event of alternative music in Cuba, will hold its Awards Gala on September 2 at the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater, local media reported.
(2023-09-01). 50 years after the coup against Allende, movements and intellectuals converge in Chile to discuss building socialism in Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org The Latin America and Caribbean Dilemmas of Humanity conference will take place in the Chilean capital from September 2-4. The conference seeks to provoke debate and discussion about building socialism and finding solutions to address the major crises generated by capitalism…
(2023-09-01). Enbridge Is the Guilty Party, Not Me: Meet the Pipeline Protester Facing 5 Years for Peaceful Action. democracynow.org 
We speak with climate activist and water protector Mylene Vialard, whose trial for peacefully protesting the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline began this week in Minnesota. Vialard faces up to five years in prison for her 2021 protest, when she attached herself to a 25-foot bamboo tower erected to block a pumping station in Aitkin County. Vialard, who lives in Colorado, had come to Minnesota to take part in a wave of Indigenous-led acts of civil disobedience to stop the pipeline. Between December 2020 and September 2021, police in Minnesota made more than 1,000 arrests. Mylene Vialard is just the second water protector fa…