capitalbnews.org (2024-12-29). Encampment Sweeps Surge Nationwide Following Supreme Court RulingThere's been a dramatic explosive rise in homeless in the United States, this year the rise is at 18% on top of last year's increase of 13%. The mainstream corporate media is using Biden's excuse that it's due to housing costs and a surge of migrants. That's a diversion of responsibiities! It's due to the recently legalized displacement and lack of support for impoverish unhoused families in the so-called richest country on earth. 
These kinds of tent encampment cleanings or sweeps have been a regular occurrence in Los Angeles for years. But lately, the sweeps are almost daily after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June confirmed that cities can remove houseless people and their belongings from public spaces without offering supportive services like shelter.
(2024-12-28). Iran Condemns War Crime After Israel Sets Fire to Hospital in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Zionist regime's brutal raid on Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza and the Israeli forces' move to set fire to key departments of the hospital as a war crime and violation of the international law.
(2024-12-28). Israeli Forces Kidnap Hospital Medical Staff in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli forces have kidnapped the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, along with dozens of medical staff, amid ongoing military operations, according to Gaza's health ministry.
(2024-12-28). Cuba condemns Israeli aggression in the Palestinian strip. plenglish.com "We condemn the Israeli assault on the Kamal Adwan hospital in the north of the Strip, which expelled more than 300 sick and wounded people from the center," the Cuban foreign minister said on the social network X. | According to the head of Cuban diplomacy, in this way Israel violates "International Law in Gaza with impunity." | He also criticizes the permanent attack by Israeli forces on "civilian installations and killing thousands of people."
(2024-12-28). CAIR Calls on Med Groups to Speak Out as Israel Burns Hospital, Murders Medical Staff. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on U.S. and international medical groups to condemn Israel's burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last hospitals in northern Gaza, and the murder of five members of its medical staff.
(2024-12-28). OMS: El último hospital del norte de Gaza queda fuera de servicio tras una redada. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) confirmó este sábado que el último centro sanitario importante que funcionaba en el norte de Gaza, el hospital Kamal Adwan, ha quedado fuera de servicio, lo que pone en peligro la vida de los 75 000 palestinos que permanecen en la zona.
(2024-12-28). Countering War Propaganda on Syria/ By Eva Bartlett. marktanliano.net On Sednayah: "well well well… so the secret prison dungeons weren't real, the body-crusher machine wasn't real, the high number of detainees was fake and now the babies in Sednayah were not even there. I can't believe people keep falling for these atrocity propaganda from literal terrorists." x.com/HadiNasrallah/status/1872978279898… New investigation via @VeSyria reveals that the …
(2024-12-28). Iran, China Voice Concern on Chaos in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and China warned of turmoil and insecurity in Syria, calling for the clam transition of power and formation of an inclusive Syrian government.
(2024-12-28). Iran Hits Back at Arab League Claims of Fueling Tensions in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister rebuked the Arab League for accusing Tehran of attempts to foment strife in Syria, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic seeks peaceful transition of power and the formation of an inclusive government in Syria.
(2024-12-28). Syrians demand to know the fate of thousands missing. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of Syrians organized a sit-in in the capital to reiterate their demand to know the whereabouts of their relatives and loved ones, who have disappeared during the war since 2011.
(2024-12-28). Humanity Must Awaken From The Dream Of Separation. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): We suffer because we erroneously believe we are separate. It's why humans suffer as individuals, and it's why humanity creates so much suffering as a collective. As individuals we suffer because we create a psychological self-construct at a young age comprised of memories and …
(2024-12-28). Palestinian media: 9 civilians martyred several others injured due to an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential building in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-28). NJ Free Speech 2025 Assembly Challenge: Voter and Candidate Pledge. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: In NJ in 2025, the entire NJ Assembly legislative body is up for elections. The following is a statement of NJ voters and NJ 2025 Assembly candidates who are pledged to work to protect NJ's rights to protected free speech which are currently in peril in NJ. Following the statement is a form that supporters and potential candidates can use to indicate their agreement and support for the NJ Free Speech 2025 Challenge. | We the undersigned are joining in unity to defend and protect our beloved US Constitutional First Amendment free speech rights. In NJ those rights are under attack due to legislati…
(2024-12-28). Suing Antony Blinken for "Gross Violations of Human Rights": The US State Department, Israel and the Leahy Law. globalresearch.ca On December 17, a number of Palestinians alleging human rights violations by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank filed a Their …
(2024-12-28). Dmitry Trenin's thoughts on how the Ukraine war may end. gilbertdoctorow.com I open with a word of appreciation to a colleague for directing my attention to the latest essay on possible outcomes of the Special Military Operation published by the leading Russian political scientist and military expert, Dmitry Trenin. A 'full' version of his essay in Russian came out on the website of the authoritative Russian …
(2024-12-28). Report: Climate Crisis Is Causing 3 Quarters of the World's Land to Dry Out. truthout.org As Earth grows warmer, its ground is becoming drier and saltier, with profound consequences for the planet's 8 billion inhabitants — nearly a third of whom already live in places where water is increasingly scarce and the ability to raise crops and livestock is increasingly difficult. Climate change is accelerating this trend. New research has found global warming has made 77 percent of the… |
(2024-12-28). Film 'Igualada'. History of struggles of Francia Márquez, Vice President of Colombia. pressenza.com 
IGUALADA: An "igualada", a derogatory term (based on class, race, and gender) used to designate someone who acts as if they deserve rights and privileges that supposedly don't correspond to them.
| Pressenza presents an interview with Juan Mejía Botero, director of the film Igualada, which portrays Francia Márquez's trajectory of the struggle for the environment and the territory. The film is a trajectory of her struggles, not only the campaign for the presidency, but it also traces the trajectory of this social movement, a movement led by young people, by young women above all, by diverse LGBTQ+ communitie…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program tests platform to detect brain diseases‚ÄØ. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests machine learning can assist clinicians with diagnoses, treatment ‚ÄØ Imagine a world where neurological diagnoses are made with greater precision, treatment decisions are supported by data-driven insights and early detection is more frequent. This is the vision driving new research from the Mayo Clinic Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP), where artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a powerful tool to support and augment the expertise of healthcare professionals. The NAIP team is testing StateViewer,…
(2024-12-28). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-28). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2024-12-28). Killing of five Gaza journalists by Israel strike highlights weak NZ media response. asiapacificreport.nz 
By David Robie, convenor of Pacific Media Watch My message today is really simple but brutal. Israel kills the journalists deliberately. This is unprecedented. The Western media — including here in Aotearoa New Zealand — kills the truth about genocide in Gaza. On Boxing Day, an Israeli air strike killed five Palestinian journalists in a…
(2024-12-28). Pope Francis suggests putting skepticism aside in times of crisis. plenglish.com Vatican City, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis urged today, at the beginning of the Catholic Jubilee year, to be pilgrims of hope and not to look to the future with pessimism and resignation.
(2024-12-28). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-28). How research at MIT abets Israel's genocide in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Students, faculty fight administration's repression and censorship.
(2024-12-28). When burning hospitals are no longer news. aljazeera.com The silence over the demise of Kamal Adwan Hospital is deafening. The world has fully accepted Israel's genocide.
(2024-12-28). There is a mental health crisis in U.S. college football. mronline.org 
"If college football is defined by anything, we might say that it is trauma".
(2024-12-28). 'This horror must end': WHO condemns Israeli assault on key Gaza hospital. aljazeera.com Israeli forces storm Kamal Adwan Hospital, putting the last remaining medical facility in northern Gaza out of service.
(2024-12-28). Governor Kathy Hochul Issues Statement Regarding the Death of Inmate Robert Brooks. urbancny.com 
"Like all New Yorkers, I was outraged and horrified after seeing footage of the senseless killing of Robert Brooks. I have been clear that it is the responsibility of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide appropriate care and protection for those in its custody, and I will not tolerate anyone who violates that responsibility. That is why I ordered an immediate and full investigation into the death of Robert Brooks and further directed DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello to begin the termination process for the 14 individuals who were involved in his fatal attack. The State o…
(2024-12-28). Russia making military advances as Ukraine insists on "Christmas" propaganda while refusing to negotiate. infobrics.org Be it "on Christmas" or not, a Ukrainian military victory is not a realistic scenario. Peace talks should therefore follow. However, while civil rights issues in Ukraine (including religious persecution of Russian Orthodoxy) plus the matter of NATO expansion remain out of the subject of any talks, there will hardly be any progress in the political and diplomatic sphere. Meanwhile, Russia keeps on making further military advances.
(2024-12-28). When Journalist Humiliated CIA in 1980s by Scooping Them, They Retaliated by Falsely Accusing Him of Being KGB Agent. covertactionmagazine.com Dusko Doder's case has ominous reverberations in the era of Cold War 2.0 Late one February night in 1984, Dusko Doder, The Washington Post's Soviet correspondent, noticed hundreds of lights blazing at the Soviet Defense Ministry and KGB offices in Moscow. He surmised that the Soviet leader, Yuri Andropov, who had been ill for a …
(2024-12-28). 26 climate-fueled extreme weather events killed at least 3,700 people in 2024: Report. mronline.org 
"This exceptional year of extreme weather shows how dangerous life has already become… and highlights the urgency of moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels as quickly as possible."
(2024-12-28). Reddy-made hundred rescues India against Australia and lights up MCG. aljazeera.com Indian youngster hits maiden Test century to bring balance to the third Test in Australia.
(2024-12-28). How serious are the implications of South Korea's political crisis? aljazeera.com Two presidents have been impeached in a month and their replacement is under pressure.
(2024-12-28). Leicester City vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream. aljazeera.com Before their trip to Leicester City, coach Pep Guardiola has assured fans he won't walk away from Man City's crisis.
(2024-12-28). Tired of violence and segregation, these asylum seekers are leaving Tel Aviv. haaretz.com The violence in their community and the segregation in their children's schools have driven hundreds of Eritrean asylum seekers to seek greener pastures…
(2024-12-28). Iran: Israeli attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital 'heinous war crime'. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry describes the deadly Israeli attack on the Kamal Adwan Hospital northern Gaza as "a heinous war crime."
(2024-12-28). US aims to plunder Muslims, will achieve nothing in Syria: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Armed Forces says the recent developments in Syria are a corollary of an American-Zionist plot and that the United States will make no achievement in the Arab country.
(2024-12-28). Moscow: US, UK special forces directing attacks on Russian bases in Syria. presstv.ir The Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says US and British special services are plotting a series of terrorist attacks against Russian military bases in Syria.
(2024-12-28). Iran, China say West Asia 'not a scene for destructive foreign interference'. presstv.ir The foreign ministers of Iran and China say West Asia should not be a scene for destructive foreign interference.
(2024-12-28). Israel detains Kamal Adwan director, hospital 'out of service'. newarab.com 
Gaza health officials said on Saturday that Israeli forces detained the director of the "The occupation forces have taken dozens of the medical staff from Kamal Adwan Hospital to a detention centre for interrogation, including the director,
(2024-12-28). Mapping the genocide in Gaza. mondoweiss.net Forensic Architecture's latest report documents the extent and intent of Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip, strengthening South Africa's case in the ICJ charging Israel with the crime of genocide.
(2024-12-28). Enabling genocide? Former Biden officials reflect on the president's legacy. aljazeera.com As Biden's term ends, federal workers who resigned over his Gaza policies share how they think he will be remembered.
(2024-12-28). Israel's genocide is making us strangers on our own land. newarab.com 
Since the first day that Israel's war on Gaza began, my family made the difficult decision to leave our home in the Jawazat district, as our neighbourhood has been consistently targeted. We sought refuge in my grandmother's house — she had tragically passed away there just two months prior. We packed essentials like food, clothes, important documents, and identification cards, thinking we would only be away for a few weeks at most. However, as many are now aware, the situation quickly escalated beyond our expectations. | My grandmother's house was in the heart of the Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City, clo…
(2024-12-28). Coalition of labor, community, and faith groups wins victory for the BDS movement in California. mondoweiss.net 
Organizers in Alameda County, CA, scored a BDS victory in December when the Board of Supervisors voted to develop an ethical investment policy that could divest tens of millions of dollars from companies profiting off Israeli genocide and apartheid.
(2024-12-28). Palestine Solidarity Coalition Wins Major Local BDS Victory in California. truthout.org Organizers and workers from across Alameda County, California, scored a major victory for the BDS movement on December 10th, successfully pressuring the Board of Supervisors to vote to develop an ethical investment policy that, when implemented, could move tens of millions of dollars in investments out of companies profiting off of Israel's genocide and system of apartheid. |
(2024-12-28). Israelis stage nationwide protests for hostage deal, against government. haaretz.com Demonstrations are planned across Israel on Saturday, demanding the return of hostages held in Gaza and opposing the Netanyahu government. Rallies will be held in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Be'er Sheva…
(2024-12-28). 'He's preserving Israel's Jewish identity': Conversations with Netanyahu's biggest supporters. haaretz.com They're accused of being irrational, of supporting a tyrant who is destroying democracy. Six proud Bibi supporters explain what they believe the Israeli left is refusing to grasp…
(2024-12-28). Netanyahu's wife to be investigated for harassing witness. newarab.com 
The Sara Netanyahu, wife of
(2024-12-28). Probe against Sara Netanyahu for harassing witness in corruption case. ummid.com After allegations that Sara Netanyahu is harassing a witness in the Israeli Prime Minister's corruption trial and his political opponents, Attorney General of Israel has asked Police to open an investigation.
nbcnews.com (2024-12-28). 'Shocking' bodycam video released of New York officers fatally beating prisoner
New Yorks attorney general released body camera footage Friday showing the fatal beating of a state prisoner this month by correctional officers who punched and kicked him repeatedly while he was handcuffed on an infirmary bed.
republicworld.com (2024-12-28). ADMISSION? Putin Apologises To Azerbaijan Over Plane Crash As Kremlin Admits Firing Over Grozny Airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev over the tragic plane crash that killed nearly 38. In an official statement on Saturday, the Kremlin said its air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
(2024-12-28). Primer ministro israelí será operado para extirparle la próstata. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, se someterá mañana domingo a una operación de extirpación de próstata, según anunció este sábado su oficina, citada por The Times of Israel. Se informa que el mandatario fue diagnosticado con una infección del tracto urinario causada por un agrandamiento benigno de la próstata.
(2024-12-28). Gaza Children Succumb to Cold amid Israeli Blockade, UNRWA Chief Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has issued a dire warning, stating that children in Gaza are freezing to death as the blockade prevents essential winter supplies from reaching the war-torn enclave.
(2024-12-28). Gaza babies 'freezing to death' amid Israel's inhumane blockade: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA is warning that more babies are losing their lives due to a severe temperature drop and lack of shelter in Gaza.
(2024-12-28). Army Shoots Three Palestinians, Abducts Four, in Nablus and Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli troops shot a Palestinian young man and abducted three others in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Also, the army shot two young men and abducted a woman in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man in the Askar al-Jadeed refugee camp, …
(2024-12-28). Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott. aljazeera.com Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the ruling party's power.
(2024-12-28). Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn't California? truthout.org Despite the state's Democratic majority, more than 53 percent of Californians voted against a ban on slave labor in state prisons. Proposition (Prop) 6 would have amended the state constitution by removing a provision that allows incarcerated people to be forced to work. Though it would not ban "voluntary" work in these facilities, it would prevent prison authorities from compelling an individual… |
(2024-12-28). Sanaa Airport Resumes Operations after Israeli Airstrikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Sanaa International Airport has resumed operations following Israeli airstrikes that targeted critical infrastructure, including the airport and nearby facilities, sparking widespread condemnation and disrupting humanitarian and civilian activities.
(2024-12-28). Video: murdered journalist's first son born on day his father killed. skwawkbox.org Ayman al-Jadi's son Ayman named in his slain father's memory Palestinian journalist Ayman al-Jadi was one of five journalists murdered on Christmas day by Israel in Gaza — as well as at least five medics — as he slept with his colleagues in their clearly-marked press van. Mr al-Jadi's wife was expecting their first child …
(2024-12-28). Israeli strike endangers World Health Organization director-general in Yemen. wsws.org Israeli fighter jets launched a series of missile strikes on Yemen Thursday, including several that hit Sanaa International Airport near where World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was preparing to board a flight.
(2024-12-28). Missile fired from Yemen triggers sirens in Israeli-occupied lands. presstv.ir A ballistic missile launched from Yemen has triggered sirens in dozens of towns and cities in the al-Quds area as well as the southern Negev.
(2024-12-28). IRGC chief: Yemenis will ultimately emerge victorious. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander praises the Yemeni nation for courageously defending Palestinians amid the bloody Israeli onslaught on Gaza, emphasizing the Arab nation will finally emerge victorious.
(2024-12-28). Yemeni forces target Israeli Nevatim Airbase in retaliatory missile strike. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted the Israeli Nevatim Airbase in the occupied territories in retaliation for the Tel Aviv regime's bloody onslaught against the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-28). How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name? aljazeera.com Israel has been attacking hospitals and displacement shelters for more than a year now, killing tens of thousands.
(2024-12-28). 20-year-old shot dead in central Israel in alleged family feud. haaretz.com A medic says he found the victim, Qusai Abu Raqayq, unconscious in the street. Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect from the nearby town of Lod…
(2024-12-28). A Palestinian father of eight went up to his roof, and was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in front of his son. haaretz.com A 47-year-old Palestinian man went up to the roof of his West Bank home with his son for a smoke. He was shot to death by an Israeli army sniper for no apparent reason…
(2024-12-28). Israel at war, day 449: IDF says its forces in Lebanon destroyed Hezbollah tunnel. haaretz.com IDF says it intercepted two rockets launched from Gaza that triggered sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel and parts of the West Bank ‚ñ Yemen's Houthis fire ballistic missile at central Israel; intercepted outside Israel ‚ñ WHO: IDF raid on north Gaza hospital left facility out of service, some departments 'severely burnt and destroyed' ‚ñ IDF instructed residents of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza to evacuate immediately ‚ñ Three Palestinian farmers wounded in West Bank settler attack ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 449 days into t…
(2024-12-28). Missile fired from Yemen shot down outside of Israeli territory, IDF says. haaretz.com Earlier, Arab media reported that strikes by the U.S. and U.K. targeted Houthi military sites in Yemen's capital Sana'a…
(2024-12-28). Medics 'burnt alive' at Gaza hospital after Israel starts fire. newarab.com 
Medical staff at An Al-Jazeera correspondent in Gaza said that some people had fled the hospital, located in the They said that as a result of the fire which Israeli for…
(2024-12-28). WHO chief 'escaped death' in Israeli strikes on Yemen airport. newarab.com 
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told BBC radio his ears were still ringing following Thursday's attack as he prepared to board a flight in
(2024-12-28). WHO denounces Israeli aggression against health system in Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) condemned the Israeli attacks against this sector in the Gaza Strip and warned of the danger it represents for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
(2024-12-28). Scenes from Sana'a International Airport, bombed by the Israeli Air Force hours ago. indybay.org Blood stains everywhere in the departure lounge. | x.com/Aldanmarki/status/1872339984331706… | Video: 3m 18s…
(2024-12-28). Israel viola la tregua con el Líbano: Se reportan ataques, bombardeos e incursiones. cubadebate.cu Transcurrida la primera mitad del plazo de 60 días para la retirada israelí del sur de Líbano, las fuerzas de Tel Aviv continuaron este sábado los bombardeos, las demoliciones e incursiones en violación de la tregua. De acuerdo con reportes de prensa, los militares israelíes patrullaron zonas sureñas en Taybeh, Al-Qantara, Aadchit, El Qsair y Deir Seryan.
(2024-12-28). 12/23-12/27 NJ Palestine Protests. fightbackbetter.com 
Regular Events: | SJ for Gaza | Changed the | Teaneck for ceasefire | The weekly protest presumably
(2024-12-28). Iran Expresses Condolences on Passing of Former Indian PM Singh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei offered his condolences to the people and government of India on the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh.
(2024-12-28). SCO Embraces Iran's Initiatives. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) welcomed the initiatives proposed by Iran for the promotion of the organization's economic activities.
(2024-12-28). Iran, China Share Views on Mideast Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran and China agreed on plans to strengthen bilateral relations and expressed their common views about the developments in the Middle East during the Iranian top diplomat's visit to Beijing.
(2024-12-28). Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold. aljazeera.com With European football's January transfer window approaching, Al Jazeera looks at the top talent on the table.
(2024-12-28). Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening 'second energy front' against Ukraine. aljazeera.com Ukrainian president's criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1.
(2024-12-28). Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's president over 'tragic' plane crash. aljazeera.com Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia.
(2024-12-28). Afghan Taliban hit 'several points' in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks. aljazeera.com The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.
(2024-12-28). Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral. aljazeera.com Singh, who died aged 92, cremated in funeral with full military honours as politicians and the public mourn his death.
(2024-12-28). One in six children live in conflict zones this year: UNICEF. aljazeera.com More children than ever have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, according to the UN agency.
(2024-12-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,038. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,038th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-28). North Koreans die in droves even as Russia unleashes firepower on Ukraine. aljazeera.com Ukraine's defence held the frontline against assaults over Christmas, but air defences remained vulnerable.
(2024-12-28). News, songs, movies and games: What the world searched for in 2024. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera breaks down the top trends and most searched terms on Google in 2024.
(2024-12-28). Analysis: Why have Pakistan's ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid? aljazeera.com For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now?>
(2024-12-28). ALBA-TCP Condemns Trump's Statements About Panama Canal. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) expressed their strongest condemnation of United States President-elect Donald Trump's statement in which he threatened to take control of the Panama Canal. | Through a In the statem…
(2024-12-28). Anuncian grandes movilizaciones en Venezuela en el mes de enero por la paz y en respaldo a la juramentación del Presidente Nicolás Maduro (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En su programa televisivo "Maduro Live de repente", Nicolás Maduro anunció grandes movilizaciones en Venezuela durante el mes de enero, por la paz y en respaldo a la toma de posesión popular, cuando el mandatario bolivariano juramente como Presidente de esa nación para el próximo periodo de gobierno entre el 2025 hasta el 2031…
(2024-12-28). Spend Part of Your Holiday Break with Cinderella. urbancny.com 
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is the most wonderful 90 minutes you'll experience this holiday break! Treat your loved ones to a trip through an enchanted storybook world and enjoy all the magic of this dazzling musical with the whole family. Great seats still available but going fast: Tickets to Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella start at just $30! Get Tickets…
(2024-12-28). (VIDEO) Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Casper family cherishing time together in 2023 There is new hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Currently there is no cure, but results of a new study conducted at Mayo Clinic show patients experienced improved overall survival while maintaining quality of life after undergoing a novel approach to treatment. Watch: Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma youtu.be/3TZSUEP4jPM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 45) is in the…
(2024-12-28). Breakthrough in treatment approach showing promise in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive type of brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life. Glioblastoma is the most lethal type of primary brain cancer due to its aggressive nature and its treatment-resistant characteristics. It is the most common form of primary brain cancer. Each year an estimated 14,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease. Results…
(2024-12-28). Report Finds US Homelessness Soared by a Record 18 Percent Since 2023. truthout.org The controversial federal system for tracking homelessness in the United States recorded an 18% increase from 2023, breaking the record previously set last year, according to a report released Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) process — which advocates and experts have long argued is flawed and results in inaccurate data that understates the homelessness… |
(2024-12-28). Humanity Must Awaken From The Dream Of Separation. thealtworld.com We suffer because we erroneously believe we are separate. It's why humans suffer as individuals, and it's why humanity creates so much suffering as a collective. | As individuals we suffer because we create a psychological self-construct at a young age comprised of memories and mental stories, and we imbue that psychological self with the power of belief by identifying with it. There is nothing in the raw data of our immediate sensory experience which tells us that we're a separate "me" character standing apart from the rest of the world who must secure its own interests against those of others, but because we id…
(2024-12-28). Ciudadanos cubanos estarán exentos del pago de tarifas al solicitar visas para viajar a China a partir del 1 de enero. cubadebate.cu La embajada de China en La Habana anunció que, a partir del próximo 1 de enero, los ciudadanos cubanos estarán exentos de pagar tarifas al solicitar visas para China. El embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, comunicó la medida en un mensaje de felicitación por el nuevo año y el 66 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución cubana.
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall and winter, especially during holiday gatherings, travel and time spent indoors. Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director of Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, says there are tools to help reduce the risk of becoming severely ill from these respiratory infections. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-12-28). A brief look at how animals and fake animals have been used as spies by intelligence agencies. expose-news.com The CIA and other intelligence agencies have used animals, such as pigeons, cats, whales and robotic catfish, as spies throughout history. The CIA also developed a bird-like drone called Project Aquiline and …
(2024-12-28). At least 38 dead as Azeri jetliner bound for Russia crashes in Kazakhstan. wsws.org Ukraine is now waging drone warfare across Russia, and there is growing speculation that Russian air defenses may have mistaken the jetliner as a drone and hit it.
(2024-12-28). Donald Trump Calls for the Annexation of Canada. Déjà Vu. General Douglas MacArthur Was to Bomb Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec City. This Is No Joking Matter. globalresearch.ca First published on 12, 25, 2024 | Introduction : | As "Leader of the Free World", Donald Trump's twisted narrative is for Canada to join "MAGA America" and for Justin to be nominated as Governor of the 51st state. | It started as a …
(2024-12-28). Imperialism Must be Fought with Peaceful Resistance While Minimizing Possibilities of War. globalresearch.ca For nearly five centuries western imperialism has been without doubt the most destructive force at the world level. It has caused more death and destruction than anything else in the entire history of humankind. | During the days of colonial rule …
(2024-12-28). Putin reveals Biden proposed postponement of Ukraine's NATO accession by 10-15 years. infobrics.org Ukraine mortgaged its future in the worst possible way to a US in need of conflict.
(2024-12-28). Russia's Farewell to BRICS Chairmanship. infobrics.org Popularly referred to as BRICS+ this informal association of emerging economies has witnessed unparalleled transformations under Russia's chairmanship in 2024…
(2024-12-28). BRICS to Rival G20: Brazil's 2025 Leadership Vision. infobrics.org Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said BRICS is getting closer to being a G20…
(2024-12-28). Why 2024 Was a Watershed Year for the Rise of BRICS. infobrics.org As 2024 draws to a close, the remarkable expansion of BRICS stands out as the biggest geopolitical story of the year…
(2024-12-28). Germany whining it's defenseless against 'Oreshnik' after initially mocking it. infobrics.org Back in 2019, I argued that the Kremlin was at least 20 years ahead of its NATO adversaries, including the US. This turned out to be not only true, but it can even be argued that the "Oreshnik" ensured this advantage grows further. Now, much unlike Julian Roepcke, who carelessly disregarded the "Oreshnik", it seems that the German military understands just how outclassed it is, especially by such weapons. Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst.
(2024-12-28). President of Venezuela considers 2024 a year of victory and peace (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Caracas, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, today considered 2024 a year of victory, of sovereignty and of peace, in a popular military-police fusion.
(2024-12-28). Western Marxism, anti-communism and imperialism. mronline.org 
Since the 1990s, Western Marxists have replaced imperialism with global capitalism that is untethered to Western imperialism. Western Marxists have also deemed socialist projects as a betrayal of their utopian views rooted in the Hegelian "purity fetish."
(2024-12-28). Journalists' Massacre in Nuseirat — Five Killed in Targeted Strike On Broadcast Vehicle. orinocotribune.com
(2024-12-28). A Reflection on 2024 and a Call for Peace in 2025. pressenza.com Time Magazine should have named WAR instead of Donald Trump as "Person of the Year." In 2024, war propaganda took center stage in political and international relations, dominating the discourse and shaping global actions. All forms of conflict—whether it be military warfare, the so-called war on immigrants, political battles, technological conflicts, or business rivalries—were framed through the lens of war. It seemed as though everyone believed they could succeed by making others fail. | The Democrats in the United States exemplified this war-driven approach, and they lost badly. Even the progressive…
(2024-12-28). The Trump Five Percent. davidswanson.org When Donald Trump again warms the throne in Washington on Martin Luther King Day, each of the three evils that King worked to abolish will get a major boost: racism, extreme materialism, and militarism. Racism While Trumplickers post-election propose recruiting abroad certain highly educated potential immigrants (and defunding and further destroying U.S. education — …
(2024-12-28). Mexico's actions to support migrants in US mark the week. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's actions to support its fellow citizens in the United States in the face of President-elect Donald Trump's threats of mass deportations marked the week that ends today.
(2024-12-28). Jamaica devuelve por Santiago de Cuba a 21 migrantes irregulares. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de Jamaica devolvieron este sábado 28 de diciembre a 21 migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Santiago de Cuba, en la primera operación de ese tipo que se realiza desde ese país por vía marítima. Con esta devolución, suman 93 con un total de 1384 personas desde diferentes países de la región, en 2024.
(2024-12-28). Preparan cumbre de cancilleres de América Latina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) Dentro del marco de las amenazas lanzadas por Donald Trump de llevar a cabo deportaciones en masa de migrantes irregulares al comenzar su próximo mandato en Estados Unidos, el canciller de México, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, anuncio que se planea una cumbre con sus colegas de Latinoamérica…
(2024-12-28). An Idiot's Guide to Propaganda: How to cook the data (Part 4). expose-news.com Last year, Aaron Hertzberg compiled an idiot's guide on how to convince the masses that there is a deadly pandemic, when there isn't one, and pretend there are no injuries caused by …
(2024-12-28). Russian President sends congratulations to his DPRK counterpart. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory letter on the arrival of the New Year to his counterpart from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un.
(2024-12-28). Americas Baseball Series: Lumberjacks for the gold medal. plenglish.com Las Tunas, Cuba, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The Lumberjacks of Las Tunas, Cuban representative to the first Americas Series in baseball, will go for the gold medal, their mentor Abeicy Pantoja said today.
(2024-12-28). Cuba reiterates willingness to dialogue with US without interference. plenglish.com "We are willing to engage in dialogue with the United States and develop relations of respect, on an equal footing," Rodriguez wrote on the social network X. | He also added that the exchange should be mutually beneficial, as it is with the rest of the countries. | He also specified that Cuba will "forcefully confront any attempt to interfere in its internal affairs."
(2024-12-28). Minimum wage increase of 9.5 percent stands out in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogotá, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The decision of the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, to decree an increase of the minimum wage by 9.5 percent starting in 2025, stands out among the events of the week that ends today.
(2024-12-28). Serbians express solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The Serbian-Cuban Association of Belgrade reaffirmed its solidarity with the socialist project of Cuba, as reported today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Caribbean nation.
(2024-12-28). Panamanians react after Trump's statements on the canal. plenglish.com Panama City, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The week was marked by protests against statements by the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, when he threatened to regain control over the Panama Canal.
(2024-12-28). Uruguay could explore joining BRICS development bank. plenglish.com NDB President Dilma Rousseff extended an invitation to Uruguay to join the bank during her meeting with Uruguayan President-elect Yamandú Orsi on Friday. | Orsi announced the possibility of exploring the proposal and praised the organization's "potential." "It's a complex world that changes quickly, we must not miss any opportunity for resources, financing or support," he said, and stressed that "We cannot miss that movie." He also clarified that the issue of the bank "has nothing to do with whether or not to join the BRICS (…) Uruguay is not in [the group] and will not be," Orsi said. | Rousseff said that the…
(2024-12-28). Construyen viviendas para damnificados por desastres naturales en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) Un grupo de 18 familias será beneficiado, en el municipio de Imías, en Guantánamo, con la construcción del primer grupo de viviendas destinadas a personas damnificadas por los recientes eventos climatológicos.
(2024-12-28). Lamentan fallecimiento de Académico de Mérito cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) La Academia de Ciencias de Cuba (ACC) lamentó el fallecimiento, recientemente, del Doctor en Ciencias Porfirio Hernández Ramírez, Académico de Mérito de la institución.
(2024-12-28). øMatón de barrio. radiohc.cu Con su fantasmagórica mirada puesta en Groenlandia, Canadá, Panamá y México, el presidente electo de EEUU, Donald Trump, reivindica la anacrónica doctrina expansionista del "Destino Manifiesto", que junto a la "Doctrina Monroe", sentaron las bases del naciente imperialismo norteamericano.
(2024-12-28). Por perfeccionar el Programa Nacional de la Agricultura Urbana, Suburbana y Familiar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) El balance anual del Programa Nacional de la Agricultura Urbana, Suburbana y Familiar, que ya suma 37 calendarios, desbrozó la senda analítica en torno a una actividad que nació para dar trigo todo el año, desde canteros cubiertos por hortalizas y vegetales.
(2024-12-28). Reitera Cuba voluntad de dialogar con EE.UU. sin injerencias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Bruno Rodríguez reiteró hoy que el gobierno de Cuba está dispuesto a tratar con su par de Estados Unidos cualquier asunto bilateral, sin condiciones.
(2024-12-28). Piden en Siria conocer el destino de miles de desaparecidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) Cientos de sirios organizaron hoy una sentada en la capital, Damasco, para reiterar su reclamo de conocer el paradero de sus familiares y seres queridos, desaparecidos durante la guerra desde 2011.
(2024-12-28). Manifiestan en Serbia solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) La Asociación Serbio-Cubana de Belgrado reafirmó su solidaridad con el proyecto socialista de Cuba, según notificó hoy el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación caribeña.
(2024-12-28). Espacio literario en Cuba homenajeará el triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) En homenaje al triunfo de la Revolución cubana, el tradicional espacio Sábado del Libro, en la Calle de Madera del Centro Histórico habanero, presentará hoy el título Historia y testimonio de una época. Fidel, Che y Mao.
(2024-12-28). Cuba baila Casino por la Victoria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) Una Simultánea de Ruedas de Casino tendrá lugar hoy a lo largo del territorio nacional en homenaje al triunfo de la Revolución cubana.
(2024-12-28). 2025 también será un año de intensa solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El movimiento de solidaridad con Cuba en América Latina y el Caribe se prepara para un intenso 2025, con diversas acciones de respaldo a la justa lucha del pueblo cubano por el levantamiento del bloqueo norteamericano y a favor de la exclusión de la Mayor de las Antillas de la arbitraria lista de Estados Unidos de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-12-28). Comienza el 6 de enero proceso de declaración jurada de ONAT. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) El proceso de declaración jurada, liquidación y pago del impuesto sobre los ingresos personales, correspondiente al ejercicio fiscal del 2024, se inicia el 6 de enero y concluye el 30 de abril de 2025.
(2024-12-28). Estudiantes reeditan suceso histórico de la Revolución Cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) Un grupo de estudiantes de las enseñanzas primaria y secundaria en la central provincia de Villa Clara reeditan desde hoy los hechos de la Batalla de Santa Clara, clave para el triunfo de la Revolución Cubana.
(2024-12-28). Llaman a extremar medidas higiénicas para prevenir la hepatitis A. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) A extremar las medidas higiénico-sanitarias para prevenir la hepatitis A y otras enfermedades similares convocó, recientemente, el doctor Francisco Durán García, director nacional de Epidemiología del Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap).
(2024-12-28). Putin sorry to Azerbaijan over plane crash, says not responsible. newarab.com 
The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart
(2024-12-28). Two And A Half Hours … smoothiex12.blogspot.com of Tchaikovsky. Russian service dogs are very cultured, Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic is wonderful))It is Friday, after all.
(2024-12-28). La strategia di guerra asimmetrica dell'Ucraina: il legame tra criminalità organizzata, governo ucraino e call center truffaldini. strategic-culture.su L'uso di reti fraudolente globali indica che L'Ucraina è pronta a fare un ulteriore passo avanti per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi strategici. | Segue nostro Il 21 dicembre si sono verificati una serie di atti di sabotaggio in varie regioni della Russia, in concomitanza con una crescente ondata di truffe telefoniche, che hanno preso di mira soprattutto anziani e studenti. Questi schemi, che si ritiene provengano dall'Ucraina, fanno parte…
(2024-12-28). This Is How They Teach … smoothiex12.blogspot.com the history of WW II Eastern Front in the West. Judging by the utter a-historic trash which still circulates among many US military professionals as a genuine history, you know some of those names, it is not surprising that they still cannot understand what hit them. When your world view is formed by fairy tales about WW II written by what amounts to Wehrmacht and SS "sources" and how NKVD "executed" 1 million Red Army soldiers ⚪ what do you expect? Here is a good tearing apart of a Hollywood BS whose scenario was "written" by the same people (or rather their ideas) who only read Solzhenitsyn and Soviet dissi…
(2024-12-28). Strikes at Amazon and Starbucks in the US called off without any concessions from management. wsws.org Thousands of Amazon drivers ended their week-long strike on Thursday while an estimated 5,000 Starbucks workers ended a five-day strike on Christmas Day.
(2024-12-28). SATIRE: Britain Bans Puberty Blockers For Transgender Minors. theonion.com 
The United Kingdom indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria, with the announcement coming soon after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving similar state bans on transition-related care. What do you think?
(2024-12-28). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender to Fascism. truthout.org For decades, neoliberalism has systematically attacked the welfare state, undermined public institutions and weakened the foundations of collective well-being. Shrouded in the alluring language of liberty, it transforms market principles into a dominant creed, insisting that every facet of life conform to the imperatives of profit and economic efficiency. But in reality… |
(2024-12-28). Biden Moves to Protect Climate Progress From Trump, But Advocates Want More. truthout.org Even before Election Day, environmental groups were suggesting ways that the Biden administration could protect the president's climate agenda from an incoming president who has vowed to increase fossil fuel production and repeal major climate initiatives. Since then, Biden has taken many of those steps — backing a proposal to curtail public financing for oil and gas projects around the… |
(2024-12-28). Rising rents leads to increasing poverty in Germany. wsws.org The policies of federal and state governments of all political colours have led to a massive increase in rents in recent years, which are becoming almost impossible to afford for ever larger sections of the population. At the same time, property companies are making fantastic profits.
(2024-12-28). President Trump: Canadian identity is not defined by his commercial trades. pressenza.com Now or never master in our house! was the French-speaking Quebec liberal Party slogan in 1962 | The US elected President Donald Trump's threat Trudeau government over the last few weeks to slap 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports to the US. Canada is one of America's largest trading partners and sends more or less 75% of its total exports. The two countries shared an integrated supply chain. In recent decades North America has been one of the largest regional economic centers in the world. In addition to its economic power, North America is a technological, military, and political regional center that controls…
(2024-12-28). UK government uses disinformation in industry consultation about electric vehicles. expose-news.com On Christmas Eve, the UK government launched a consultation inviting industry to shape the country's transition to zero-emission vehicles. The transition to "zero-emission vehicles" means the phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles …
(2024-12-28). US Federal Reserve system is designed to funnel wealth to the banking elite. expose-news.com The Federal Reserve is not a government agency. It is a private central bank that was created to make money for the international banking elite. The system is designed to produce debt …
(2024-12-28). The Leading Edge of Global Heat — Arabian Peninsula. pressenza.com Major portions of the Arabian Peninsula are already exceeding 2 ∞C above pre-industrial and likely headed for a staggering temperature rise over the coming decades. This disturbing news comes via a major new study by Saudi Arabia's most prestigious university. | The epicenter of world oil and gas production is in the direct line of fire of unnerving acceleration of global warming. This news comes from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, ranked in the top 1.2% of best global universities and published as a peer-reviewed study: Abdul Malik, et al, Staggering Temperature Rise Pred…
(2024-12-28). When Homes Were Turned Into Huts. pressenza.com There is something strange about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which occurs a few days after Yom Kippur. One is required to leave one's usual home and move to temporary, flimsy huts exposed to the vagaries of the weather. The holiday embodies the memory of protecting former slaves who dwelled in huts on their journey from Egypt. It is the only holiday referred to as "the holiday of our joy." This takes place in the fall, when it can become cold and rainy, especially in northern latitudes. The huts may be elaborately decorated, but they remain vulnerable. It is particularly meritorious to begin building one's sukk…
(2024-12-28). Extreme climate events across the Americas in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan takes a look at another year that broke the record for hottest temperatures on record, resulting in more extreme weather events across the Americas.
(2024-12-28). Ecuador hands over Galapagos Islands to build U.S. military base. mronline.org 
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, ordered the handover of the Galapagos Islands for the construction of a U.S. military base, due to the approval of the "Comprehensive security project in the island region" and the "Instructions for the application of cooperation agreements between Ecuador and the United States" on December 10.
(2024-12-28). Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Robert Brooks. urbancny.com 
Warning: This video contains content that viewers may find disturbing. New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died on December 10, 2024 after an encounter with New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, Oneida County. On December 9, Mr. Brooks was transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to Marcy Correctional Facility, both in Oneida County. Mr. Brooks, who was handcuffed w…
(2024-12-28). Destiny USA Reopens After Earlier Delay Today. urbancny.com 
Earlier today, out of an abundance of caution, and in conjunction with our law enforcement partners, the decision was made to delay the opening of Destiny USA to the public while the Syracuse Police Department, New York State Police, and the FBI investigated a potential security concern. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our visitors, employees, and tenants is always our highest priority. After a thorough investigation, law enforcement has cleared the shopping center to reopen, and we are now welcoming back our community. The concern that prompted today's delayed opening has been fully handled, and the center…
(2024-12-28). Next EV Battle Pits Truckers And Red States Against California-Led 'Cartel'. wattsupwiththat.com Fully electrifying the U.S. commercial truck fleet could cost nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a report from Roland Berger released in March by the Clean Freight Coalition. Conventional trucks can travel up to 2,000 miles without refueling, compared to up to 500 miles for current electric semi-trucks, according to a May 2023 report from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. All electric semi-trucks can also take more than an hour to recharge.
(2024-12-28). New York Creates CEO Hotline In Case They Feel Frightened. youtu.be
(2024-12-28). Iraq's PMU voices loyalty to Iran for help in anti-terror fight. presstv.ir Iraq's anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) says it will remain faithful to Iran over the Islamic Republic's support and assistance.
(2024-12-28). SCO plays important role in strengthening multilateralism: Iran FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister has placed a premium on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), saying it can play a vital role in strengthening multilateralism.
(2024-12-28). The key factor isn't about numbers — Brief Dialogue With Overexcited Moshe Taragin. salaficentre.com 
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(2024-12-28). Devono avere la loro Srebrenica in Siria… strategic-culture.su La propaganda occidentale sta lavorando a pieno regime, coprendo gli eventi in Siria. Verrà trovato un nuovo "genocidio" di cui Assad sarà accusato? | Segue nostro Dopo l'improvviso e
(2024-12-28). Salome Zourabichvili is a threat to Georgian democracy and should be politely ushered out on 29 December. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing 'holiday heart'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have significant consequences. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how "holiday heart" can put too much stress on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu shot,…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-12-28). Researchers discover an aging and inflammation biomarker. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the gene expression of Il23r (depicted in red), which increases in aged blood at the protein level, is present in aged kidney and is associated with the senescence marker p16 (shown in green). When IL-23R signaling is overactive, it can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that IL-23R increases with age and decreases in response to drugs that attack senescent cells. The bloodstream is teeming with…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding encephalitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Ever since I had my son, I tend to worry whenever he gets ill, so I try to educate myself on different viruses and autoimmune disorders. I recently came across encephalitis. What is it? What are some of the warning signs? And how is it treated? ANSWER: It's normal to worry as a parent. However, encephalitis is a rare disease. The word encephalitis means swelling (often inflammation) of the brain. Early signs can include the sudden…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise tips for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Finding the time to exercise with my busy work schedule seems impossible. How much exercise do I need to benefit my heart, and what kind? If I like to play pickleball, is that a better form of exercise than say, weightlifting? ANSWER: Finding time within busy schedules can feel difficult, but if you dedicate at least 30 minutes of exercise on a daily basis, that can be enough. And any type of exercise is good for your…
(2024-12-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: How stress affects your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's the time of year when expectations are often high and, for some, so are stress levels. Stress can affect your body, mind and behavior. Recognizing symptoms can help you manage your stress and prevent health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Summer Allen, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains how stress affects your body, and she offers tips to manage it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/QMOc-4zNj30 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-12-28). The global divide between longer life and good health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — People around the globe are living longer — but not necessarily healthier — lives, according to Mayo Clinic research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are increasingly fraught with disease. This research by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., and Armin Garmany documents a widening gap between lifespan and healthspan. Their paper is published in JAMA Network Open. Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D. "The data…
(2024-12-28). (VIDEO) Hope, healing, hearing: How a cochlear implant helps a man hear again. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thomas Campbell with his wife, Pamela Campbell. On Dec. 18, 2023, the world went silent for Thomas Campbell. The active and vibrant 70-year-old lost his hearing in his left ear when he was 33 years old. And without much warning, on that December day, his hearing went out in his right ear, leaving him completely unable to hear. When other medical centers couldn't help, Thomas turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist,…
(2024-12-28). Research shows new treatment could delay cancer progression in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new treatment is showing promise for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). This precancerous condition can progress to active multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. High-risk SMM carries a higher likelihood of progression. Results from a phase 3 clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at this week's American Society of Hematology meeting, demonstrated that daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets CD38, a protein…
(2024-12-28). Addressing the root cause of rare diseases ⚪ the promise of antisense oligonucleotides. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The central dogma of molecular biology — cited in countless science textbooks — states that DNA is transcribed into RNA, and RNA is translated into proteins. This basic idea is key to understanding how genes are expressed and how to overcome genetic defects that cause disease. For much of history, researchers have treated diseases by targeting the proteins involved, such as giving insulin for diabetes or statins for heart disease. Over the last couple of…
(2024-12-28). Donors' grant enables Ph.D. students to venture and learn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Roseanne Nooren began her Ph.D. training four years ago, she found great purpose in studying pancreatic cancer. "Once a person is diagnosed, it may be only months before they pass, and that's largely because of the way the cancer metastasizes," she says. "I thought this was an area of research that could really make a difference." In her thesis research with co-mentors Gina Razidlo, Ph.D., and Mark McNiven, Ph.D., at Mayo Clinic Graduate School…
(2024-12-28). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercise modifications help manage multiple sclerosis Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eoin Flanagan, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says people living with MS can modify their exercise routines so they don't aggravate symptoms such as poor balance or heat intolerance. Mayo Clinic Minute: Using voice to detect…
(2024-12-28). What's your health forecast? Expert explains science behind personal guides to well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — You may be familiar with a range of tips for living a healthy life: Watch your weight, exercise, eat nutritious food and don't smoke, for example. What if you could combine these lifestyle factors with a host of other variables to learn your risk of developing specific diseases, to help catch and treat them early or prevent them altogether? Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine…
(2024-12-28). 10 patients receive the ultimate gift in a single day at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX, Ariz. — Mayo Clinic surgeons recently performed 10 organ transplants within 24 hours, setting a record for both the hospital and the state of Arizona. On Nov. 19, Mayo Clinic teams worked around the clock to complete seven kidney transplants and three liver transplants. Transplant center colleagues rose to the challenge with one goal in mind: Saving as many lives as possible, says Bashar Aqel, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Arizona….
(2024-12-28). Azerbaijan plane crashed due to 'physical external interference'. newarab.com 
The The jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after
(2024-12-28). Expert reveals how 'end times' sign will turn Saudi Arabia green. newarab.com 
The In a recent interview, Al-Misnad, a former professor at Qassim University and vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, outlined four potential scenarios that could bring about this Al-M…
(2024-12-28). Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party meets jailed Abdullah Ocalan. newarab.com 
A delegation from Turkey's main The visit would be the party's first in almost 10 years. | DEM's predecessor, the "The delegation left in the mornin…
(2024-12-28). Review of the Year: Part 2. newarab.com 
(2024-12-28). Intel marks 50th anniversary of 8080 Microprocessor. ummid.com Tech giant Intel marks the 50th anniversary of 8080 — believed to be one of the most important products in tech history and considered the first true general-purpose microprocessor.
(2024-12-28). The Most Shameful Moment of 2024. ummid.com The most shameful moment of the Year 2024 was recorded and captured on cameras in Washington D.C. — the Capital City of the United States of America, on July 24, 2024.
(2024-12-28). CA Nov 2024 Final Result Out – Full Toppers List. ummid.com Heramb Maheshwari, Rishab Ostwal R, Riya Kunjankumar Shah and Kinjal Ajmera are among the toppers of the CA Final exams held in November 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Friday night.
(2024-12-28). Bitcoin loses esteem after crossing $100,000 historic mark. ummid.com Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, after a remarkable feat of crossing $100,000 mark earlier this month ago, showing signs of losing esteem.
(2024-12-28). Buying democracy: The corrupting influence of Elon Musk. mronline.org 
The billionaire wants to insert the power of his money into British politics, but Reform can be crushed if we mount a campaign of real protest, unafraid to attack Labour, argues John Westmoreland.
(2024-12-28). The Year Of The Master Plan. levernews.com When we started working on Master Plan more than two years ago, we didn't know what to expect. Would anyone listen to a nearly 10-hour-long investigative audio series about the 50-year plot to legalize corruption in America?The results are in, and they've exceeded our wildest hopes. Since its launch this fall, Master Plan, which detailed how political ideologues and corporate forces spent years orchestrating a secret plan to control the democratic system, has garnered widespread acclaim, topped the charts, won awards, and is well on its way to hitting a million total downloads. |
(2024-12-28). 1958: El derrumbe. cubadebate.cu Lo último que hizo el dictador Fulgencio Batista en la madrugada del 1 de enero de 1959, antes de salir de la casa presidencial de Columbia, fue ordenar que le sirvieran una taza de café con leche. Batista comenzó a preparar su fuga en la noche del 22 de diciembre.
(2024-12-28). Donald Trump pide a la Corte Suprema que pause la ley que prohibirá TikTok en EEUU. cubadebate.cu Millones de personas en Estados Unidos con una cuenta de TikTok están a la expectativa de cuál será el futuro de la red social en el país, ya que la plataforma podría prohibirse a nivel nacional gracias a una legislación promulgada en abril de este año. Este viernes,Trump presentó una solicitud a la Corte Suprema para que suspenda la implementación de la ley.
(2024-12-28). Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol reconoce a los mejores exponentes del deporte nacional. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol reconoció este sábado a los peloteros que más se destacaron en diversas categorías a largo del año que finaliza. El equipo de Béisbol5 resultó el más sobresaliente, gracias a sus títulos en el Panamericano de Barranquilla y el Mundial de Hong Kong, que lo posicionaron como líder mundial.
(2024-12-28). øQué es el fenómeno de la "luna negra" que tendrá lugar la semana próxima? cubadebate.cu En la noche del lunes al martes de la próxima semana tendrá lugar un evento lunar único conocido coloquialmente como 'luna negra', informó el portal EarthSky. øDe qué se trata? øA qué hora empezará el fenómeno?.
(2024-12-28). Fuertes lluvias e inundaciones en algunas áreas de La Habana este viernes (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Intensas lluvias han afectado diversas localidades de La Habana este viernes, causando inundaciones en algunas zonas. En su pronóstico para la jornada, el Instituto de Meteorología alertó sobre estas fuertes precipitaciones en la capital cubana.
(2024-12-28). Visita presidente Díaz-Canel nuevas sedes de instituciones de la prensa cubana (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visitó en la mañana de este sábado las nuevas sedes de la editora multimedios Juventud Rebelde (JR) y el Centro de Información para la Prensa, acompañado por el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda.
(2024-12-28). La Universidad Central de Las Villas recuerda la investidura del Che como Doctor Honoris Causa. cubadebate.cu La Universidad Central de Las Villas recordó este sábado el aniversario 65 de la investidura del Comandante Ernesto "Che" Guevara como Doctor Honoris Causa.