(2024-09-07). Humans Rescue Doomsday Glacier? dissidentvoice.org Rolling Stone It was only 3 years ago when a group of distinguished climate scientists led by Erin C. Pettit (Oregon State University) said Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf of the Thwaites Glacier/Antarctica, aka: Doomsday Glacier, could collapse "within as little as 5 years." (Source: C34A-07 Collapse of Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf by intersecting fractures, American …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
2024-09-05: News Headlines
en.etemaaddaily.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain popular climate activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
(2024-09-05). How oil and gas companies infiltrate higher education to maintain influence. nationofchange.org It's a global climate obstruction strategy that dates back decades, researchers from six universities argue in a new study.
(2024-09-05). Climate Absurdity: More than 13 days per Year Over 86F is a Threat to the Health of Canadians. wattsupwiththat.com If this deadly global warming continues, Canadians might have to invest in T-shirts and shorts.
timeturk.com (2024-09-05). Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrested at Copenhagen University while urging an 'academic boycott' of Israel
newarab.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine Gaza protest in Denmark
palestinechronicle.com (2024-09-05). 'Academic Boycott Now!' – Greta Thunberg among Students Detained at Danish University Protest
radiohc.cu (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine protest in Copenhagen
menafn.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Arrested At Pro-Palestinian Demonstration In Denmark
en.mehrnews.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
gulftoday.ae (2024-09-05). Activist Greta Thunberg detained by Danish police at pro-Palestinian protest
krone.at (2024-09-05). Handcuffs clicked for Thunberg in Denmark
thenational.scot (2024-09-05). Gaza: Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine protest
metro.co.uk (2024-09-05). Video: Greta Thunberg arrested at University of Copenhagen academic boycott protest
yahoo.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg detained at pro-Palestinian demo in Copenhagen
yahoo.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Detained In Copenhagen During Protest Against War In Gaza
news.webindia123.com (2024-09-05). Danish Police arrest Greta Thunberg in Copenhagen during pro-Palestine protest
yahoo.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
bluewin.ch (2024-09-05). Denmark Greta Thunberg arrested in Copenhagen
en.protothema.gr (2024-09-05). Denmark: Greta Thunberg Arrested During Gaza War Protest
dw.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at Gaza protest in Denmark
thelocal.se (2024-09-05). Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrested at student protest in Copenhagen
novinite.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Arrested in Copenhagen During Pro-Palestine Protest
cphpost.dk (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested in Copenhagen
euroweeklynews.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested in Denmark
politico.eu (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
ndtv.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Arrested At Gaza War Protest At Copenhagen University
oneindia.com (2024-09-05). Explained: Why Was Greta Thunberg Arrested At The University Of Copenhagen?
firstpost.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested for occupying university building in pro-Palestinian protests
efe.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at Gaza war protest in Copenhagen
metro.co.uk (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested and handcuffed at Pro-Palestine protest
timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian demo in Denmark
(2024-09-05). Pennsylvania law allows schools to skip lead testing, report says. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Loopholes in Pennsylvania state law allow some school districts in the state to avoid testing their drinking water for lead, and to abstain from informing parents and teachers about lead contamination,
(2024-09-05). Day 335: Israeli Missiles Kill, Injure Dozens Across The Gaza Strip. imemc.org On Thursday, Day 335 of the ongoing Israeli genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the devastated, starved, and besieged coastal enclave. Update: Two Palestinians were killed, and several others were injured, after Israeli aircraft targeted an apartment belonging to the "Dahdouh" family …
thenation.com (2024-09-05). Israeli Protesters Have Chosen a Side Fearing for the remaining captives, the mass rallies that erupted across Israel were essentially demanding an end to the war—and Netanyahu knows it.
(2024-09-05). Army Assaults A Palestinian, Abducts One, In Jericho. imemc.org On Thursday, Israeli soldiers invaded the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, south of Jericho in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, abducted one Palestinian, and assaulted an elderly man. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers invaded the refugee camp before storming and ransacking more than twenty homes. They added that most of the invaded homes belong …
(2024-09-05). Army Assaults And Abducts Medic In Ramallah. imemc.org On Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers assaulted and abducted a volunteer medic with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) at the Ein Siniya military roadblock, north of Ramallah, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. The head of the Tubas office of the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) said the soldiers abducted the medic, Mohammad …
(2024-09-05). Army Reinvades Tulkarem. imemc.org A few hours after withdrawing and following a 4-day siege and invasion, Israeli soldiers invaded the city of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank and surrounded two hospitals. The soldiers surrounded the Al-Israa Specialist Hospital and the Thabet Thabet Government Hospital, stopping and searching ambulances, and interrogating their crews. The soldiers …
(2024-09-05). Including A Journalist, Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Ramallah. imemc.org Israeli soldiers abducted five citizens, including a young woman and Palestine TV correspondent, Ali Dar Ali, from various neighborhoods and towns in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, in the central part of the occupied West Bank, early Thursday morning. Media sources said many army jeeps invaded Beitunia town, west of Ramallah, before the soldiers stormed and …
(2024-09-05). Israeli Army Assassinates Six Palestinians In Tubas. imemc.org Updated: Earlier Thursday dawn, an Israeli drone fired a missile at a Palestinian car in Tubas, in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, killing six young men and seriously wounding one. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its medics recovered the corpses of three slain young men from the targeted car.
(2024-09-05). Israeli Army Shoots Two Palestinians In Nablus And Jenin. imemc.org On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinians, including a teenage boy, in Nablus and Jenin, in the northern West Bank. On Thursday dawn, the soldiers invaded Qaryout town, south of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests, and shot a 17-year-old boy with a live round before medics …
(2024-09-05). Life in Jenin 'On Hold' As Israeli Invasion Enters Second Week. imemc.org From Middle East Eye: As the Israeli military operation in Jenin and its environs in the occupied West Bank enters its second week, the situation has only gotten bleaker for Palestinians in the area. #Jenin is under a major Israeli military operation with severe restrictions and allegations of civilian targeting.
(2024-09-05). Soldiers Kill A Palestinian Child In Tubas. imemc.org Earlier on Thursday, Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian child in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, south of Tubas, in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that its crews managed to transfer the slain child, Majed Fida' Abu Zeina, 16 years old, to a hospital after the army initially …
(2024-09-05). 'Israel's Reel Extremism': Lessons unlearned. peoplesworld.org The current Israeli war against Gaza has yielded horrific pictures of its physical impact: Entire towns and neighborhoods with buildings leveled. Desperate, hungry, injured refugees streaming toward unsafe relocation. Unrelenting violence. With all this right-minded depiction of devastation and carnage, not as much attention has been focused on the effects of the war on the …
(2024-09-05). Day 334 Update: 23 Killed — Doctor, Children Among Targets of Israeli Airstrikes. imemc.org A number of Palestinians were killed and injured, on Wednesday morning, day 334 of the relentless Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, as a result of the Israeli occupation forces' bombing of several areas in the Gaza Strip. Update 11: 35 pm Medical sources said that 23 Palestinians were killed, including …
(2024-09-05). German painter Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) on his sestercentennial September 5. peoplesworld.org The French Revolution sparked great hopes for the rise of the bourgeoisie, the abolition of feudal structures, and the establishment of capitalist society. Napoleon gained power through military successes against reactionary forces and the restoration of stability after the fall of the Directory. His leading role in state reforms—including the codification of civil rights in …
(2024-09-05). Thank you, People's World readers! We made our (first) fund drive goal. peoplesworld.org Thank you! We've done it again! People's World is delighted to announce that, because of your generosity, we have completed the first part of our 2024 Fund Drive by surpassing our $125,000 goal. It was challenging, but reaching this milestone on our 100th Birthday was never in doubt! We appreciate how hundreds of our dedicated readers dug deep …
(2024-09-05). Donald Trump pushes Congress to shut down the government—again. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Donald Trump wants to shut down the federal government, again. This time it would happen at the end of this month — Sept. 30. Like he did when he got them to kill a bi-partisan border bill, the convicted felon and current Republican presidential nominee is demanding congressional Republicans shut it down for him since …
(2024-09-05). It's too late to still be uncommitted. peoplesworld.org As the elections come upon us, much attention has turned towards them. People are discussing and debating whether to vote, to remain "uncommitted," to vote for a third party candidate, or to vote for the Democratic candidate in a statement of history and hope for change. I have heard people declare that they are tired …
(2024-09-05). ABC News releases rules for presidential debate between Harris, Trump in Philadelphia. whyy.org This story originally appeared on In less than one week, The 2024 presidential debate is set for September 10 and will be hosted by ABC News. | On Wednesday, ABC N…
(2024-09-05). Federal officials in Philly announce takedown of Russian-backed campaign to interfere in the U.S. election. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Federal officials in Philadelphia have announced the takedown of 32 internet domains they say are connected to ongoing investigations into Three Russian-backed companies — Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura) and ANO (Dialog) [md…
(2024-09-05). Human trafficking, sex and forced labor is a growing problem in N.J. An elite police unit is working 24/7 to save victims. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Forced labor and sex-trafficking are on the rise in New Jersey, and the state now has an independent unit within the state police department handling such cases. | "You could say it's an epidemic in New Jersey, it is growing quite rapidly," said Detective Sgt. Rick Hershey, who supervises the According to…
(2024-09-05). Law enforcement had previous warning about teen suspect in deadly Georgia high school shooting. whyy.org More than a year ago, tips about online posts threatening a school shooting led Georgia police to interview a 13-year-old boy, but investigators didn't have enough evidence for an arrest. On Wednesday, that boy The teen has been charged as an adult in the deaths of Apalachee High School students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14, and instructors Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Christina Irimie, 53,…
(2024-09-05). How to watch the presidential debate between Trump and Harris. whyy.org
(2024-09-05). Fringe Festival 2024 launches by announcing its new CEO. whyy.org
(2024-09-05). Feds renew warnings as phone and email scams continue to rise. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Scammers impersonating businesses or government agencies cost Americans almost $3 billion a year. While the narrative surrounding these scams often varies, the Federal Trade Commission is offering a fresh warning to consumers about some common traits that can make it easier to quickly detect a scammer. | Gema de las Heras, a consumer education specialist at the "Scammers a…
(2024-09-05). Kirk Franklin, Fringe Festival, Brazilian Day and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org
(2024-09-05). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…
(2024-09-05). Netanyahu trying to 'thwart' ceasefire deal in Gaza: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas blames Netanyahu for an impasse in the Gaza ceasefire talks, saying he is seeking to torpedo any deal that ends the ongoing genocide against Palestinians.
(2024-09-05). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…
dailycaller.com (2024-09-05). Biden Admin Revives Russian Election Interference Bogeyman Just In Time For November President Joe Biden's administration launched new accusations of election interference at Russia nine weeks before the 2024 election. ⚪ The Department of Justice alleged Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered several Russian companies to target Americans through the use of influencers and social media pages to spread propaganda and interfere with the election in a campaign titled "Doppelganger."
(2024-09-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
gulftoday.ae (2024-09-05). Sharjah Ruler opens 13th edition of IGCF
(2024-09-05). Hereditary peers to be kicked out of the House of Lords within months. leftfootforward.org Labour has also promised to introduce a retirement age of 80 for members of the Lords but that will happen later, after a consultation.
(2024-09-05). Michel Barnier appointed prime minister of France. plenglish.com With the appointment of former chief negotiator of the European Commission with the United Kingdom for the Brexit, the president seeks to ease tensions and criticism, more than 50 days after he accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, after the officialist setbacks in the European elections of June and the legislative elections of July. | Barnier, presented as a conciliator, will be entrusted with the task of forming a government, in a context marked by the claim of the bloc of left-wing parties of the New Popular Front for the right to govern, being the force which obtained the most deputies at…
(2024-09-05). Harris breaks with Biden on capital gains tax based on 'failed ideology of trickle-down economics'. nationofchange.org Speaking to supporters, Harris emphasized the importance of supporting investment in small businesses and innovation while ensuring that the wealthy pay their fair share.
(2024-09-05). Operation Summer Camps: Israel's Largest West Bank Assault in Two Decades Sparks Fears of Annexation. mintpressnews.com As Israeli forces target refugee camps and civilian infrastructure, fears grow that this military campaign is setting the stage for the de jure annexation of the West Bank.
(2024-09-05). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-09-05). "Ed Miliband Is Speaking Nonsense!" | Julia Hartley-Brewer Slams UK's New Offshore Wind. wattsupwiththat.com Britain is in line for nine new offshore wind farms after the Government's latest renewables auction, but campaigners fear it may still fall short of clean power targets. | The nine new projects compare to none last year, and include what will be Europe's largest and second-largest wind farm projects — Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 off the Yorkshire coast. | They are part of a new wave of green power projects including onshore wind and solar farms, which officials said will generate enough power for 11 million homes. | Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the auction had got the offshore industry "back on its feet",…
(2024-09-05). Netanyahu 'using Philadelphi Corridor to avoid Gaza deal'. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister The unnamed source said the prime minister had decided several weeks ago to avoid a captive release deal and to insist on maintaining control of the Egypt-Gaza border area — a policy that is seen as convincing to Israeli moderates and right-wingers. | The source said that the policy has worked, signified by the media's focus on the issue. | "Non…
(2024-09-05). Israeli strikes on Gaza continue amid polio vaccination campaign. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). Israeli podcasters muse over 'erasing every being in Gaza'. newarab.com A clip from an Israeli podcast has gone viral on social media, in which the hosts discuss eliminating the entire Palestinian population of The excerpt, taken from an August episode of the English-language 'Two Nice Jewish Boys' podcast, shows hosts Naor Meningher and Eytan Weinstein discussing Israel's latest war on Gaza. | "If you gave me a button to just erase Gaza, every single living bei…
consortiumnews.com (2024-09-05). RAY McGOVERN: Conditioning Americans for War With Russia As the drums beat louder and louder about alleged threats from Russia, the Biden administration today blew perilous new life into the debunked and disgraced Russiagate disinformation operation.
english.palinfo.com (2024-09-05). Hamas calls on the UN Security Council to order an immediate halt to the genocide in Gaza The Hamas Movement called on the UN Security Council to immediately work to stop the genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, to enforce its Resolution No. 2735 on Gaza war, and to oblige Israel to abide by it.
(2024-09-05). How Israel's war on Gaza is spilling into the West Bank. newarab.com For more than a week, Israeli forces have raided the Palestinian cities of Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarem in the While the Israeli military claims the operations are aimed at extinguishing terrorism, Palestinians say the goal is "The Israeli government has come to settle the whole conflict and put…
(2024-09-05). Is Israel using Gaza's 'mowing the lawn' strategy in West Bank. newarab.com Israel's Defence Minister Jenin, Tulkarem, and Far'a camp, near Tubas, have been the focus of the Israeli mil…
(2024-09-05). Drone Strikes and Clashes in Northern West Bank Leave 6 Palestinians Dead. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Hamas accuse Netanyahu of trying to 'thwart' Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Hamas on Thursday accused The blame trading comes as Netanyahu faces pressure to seal a deal that would Netanyahu main…
(2024-09-05). Iraqi militants claim drone strike on Haifa port. newarab.com The "Islamic Resistance in "In continuation of our resistance against the occupation [Israel], in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres…
(2024-09-05). 'We need to apply the law': ICC prosecutor defends Netanyahu arrest warrant. middleeasteye.net 'We need to apply the law': ICC prosecutor defends Netanyahu arrest warrant | Karim Khan told the BBC he had been warned by multiple states that the move would be an 'atomic bomb' | | Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, at the Cour d'Honneur of the Palais Royal in P…
(2024-09-05). Albania: Chief rabbi seen leading Israeli army prayers in Gaza faces calls for removal. middleeasteye.net Albania: Chief rabbi seen leading Israeli army prayers in Gaza faces calls for removal | Yoel Kaplan was seen in a video celebrating the destruction in Gaza, prompting a backlash from Palestinian groups | | Albania's chief rabbi, Yoel Kaplan, with Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana, Alba…
(2024-09-05). War on Gaza: Israeli strike kills children playing in the street. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli strike kills children playing in the street | 10-year-old Tala Abu Ajwa was among those killed while roller skating with friends outside her home | | A picture of Tala Abu Ajwa on Facebook in 2021 (Facebook) | A young, apparently lifeless girl lies on a hospital…
(2024-09-05). Israel: Netanyahu says map showing Western Sahara as separate from Morocco was mistake. middleeasteye.net Israel: Netanyahu says map showing Western Sahara as separate from Morocco was mistake | Israeli premier 'reaffirms Moroccan recognition' over disputed territory, after map he displayed caused a stir online | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows a map of the Middle East and North Af…
(2024-09-05). The US military's anti-Houthi campaign still isn't working. newarab.com For more than nine months, the United States has been engaged in an open-ended – and congressionally unauthorised – Citing Israel's war in Gaza as their In response, Washington launched a retaliatory campaign in the hopes of stopping such at…
(2024-09-05). Malak Mattar on how Israel's crimes stole her joy for colour. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). British Jews slam chief rabbi's statement on Israel arms sales. newarab.com Britain's chief rabbi has slammed his country's decision to withdraw some arms sales licenses for export to Israel – a move that has divided opinion among British Jews. | Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said the move would bolster arguments that Israel is breaching international law, which he called a "falsehood". | "It beggars belief that the British government, a close strategic ally of Israel, has announced a partial suspension of arms licences," "As Israel faces down the threat of Iran an…
(2024-09-05). We looked at Israel's claims about Hamas support. They are lying. newarab.com On August 29, the However, an investigation by
(2024-09-05). As Gaza War Continues, Israel's Control of Egypt's Border Raises Legal and Political Questions. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Gunman Opens Fire Near Israeli Consulate in Munich, No Injuries Reported. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Reconstruction efforts in Libya are cementing Haftar's ambitions. newarab.com Over a Over the past two years, however, the old, war-scarred city has become unrecognisable to its residents. Almost everyone who visits Bengha…
(2024-09-05). 12 Syrian soldiers killed in HTS-claimed suicide attacks. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). Back to school for most people, except for Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com Instead of joining her On this day last year, the
(2024-09-05). Bahrain: Dissidents among 450 prisoners released in royal pardon. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). Explainer: All you need to know about Algeria's 2024 elections. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). France: Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as PM. newarab.com Si…
(2024-09-05). Gaza: Palestinians would 'rather die' than live through more war. newarab.com A growing number of Palestinians in Gaza are facing Both adults and
(2024-09-05). Grenfell inquiry: Families of UK fire victims seek prosecutions. newarab.com Families of the victims of the tragic Grenfell fire are calling for criminal prosecutions following the final report into the fire that killed 72 people. | Nazanin Aghlani, whose mother died in the fire, has told local media that only criminal prosecutions can bring her "closure" and justice. | Her comments came after an inquiry concluded that the disaster was the "culmination of decades of failure" by the government, fire service, and the construction industry bodies who showed "systematic dishonesty" over building materials. | "What we are after is criminal charges. It should have been the other way around […
(2024-09-05). Iraqi government launches probe into Baghdad's protest crackdown. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). Jordan records mpox case, assures public 'no lockdown'. newarab.com The health ministry said the case was not the first for the kingdom, as it recorded one back in 2022. | The ministry said the case was a 33-year-old male foreign national residing in the kingdom. It added that their condition was stable and that they were in isolation at Amman's al-Bashir Hospital. | It said there were no plans to test passengers arriving at Jordanian airports for mpox. | H…
(2024-09-05). Minneapolis's mosque attacked again, community shaken. newarab.com
(2024-09-05). Twelve migrants die trying to cross Channel to UK. newarab.com At least 12 Announcing the death toll on X, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin also said that two migrants were still mi…
(2024-09-05). Ignore the noise, Ireland is America's favourite Gaza gunrunner. newarab.com Making your way from Dublin airport to the Down on the Liffeyside, the squat glass offices of tax-evading tech giants grow like moss around a dirty gutter. Streets over, in old British buildings, clientelistic Irish policymakers preen themselves for TikTok's or Guinness…
(2024-09-05). Oil Spill Detected After Houthi Attack on Greek Tanker in Red Sea. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Northern Mindanao Marks Five Years of Advancing Adolescent Health and Strengthening SRH and GBV Initiatives. pressenza.com by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Bukidnon, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was held on September 3, 2024, at the Kekehyu Business Hotel in Valencia City, Bukidnon. This event, titled "Pasidungog 2024," celebrated the culmination of five years of groundbreaking work in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention specifically for Northern Mindanao. Pasidungog 2024 recognizes champions in promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention. | The term "Pasidungog," mean…
(2024-09-05). Ukraine War Day #925: Zelensky Barks At Elephant. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com ê µ—Ū∏ ±, ºµ∂¥—É Ω∞º∏, | ë—㪠—ÜµΩ—Åæ—Äæº * Ω∞∑Ω∞—áµΩ —è, | ù∞ ±∞—ÅΩ∏ &plusm…
(2024-09-05). UK: Pro-Palestine march organisers accuse police of disruption tactics. middleeasteye.net UK: Pro-Palestine march organisers accuse police of disruption tactics | Organisers say pushing back start time, threat of arrests, and 'last-minute' restrictions are an attack on democratic rights | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in London on 3 August 2024 (AFP) | Protest groups plannin…
(2024-09-05). Egypt, Turkey Strengthen Ties With New Cooperation Agreements. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Turkish Extremists Assault US Marines in Izmir. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Prime Minister Netanyahu: Leaving Gaza-Egypt Border Would 'Kill the Deal'. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Cease-fire Negotiations at Risk as US Prepares New Gaza Peace Plan: Report. themedialine.org
(2024-09-05). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-05). Exposed: The US and Canadian Funding Behind Israeli Soldiers Accused of Rape. mintpressnews.com MintPress uncovers the troubling role of US and Canadian donors in backing Israeli soldiers accused of raping and torturing Palestinian detainees, spotlighting the international reach of financial support for human rights violations.
(2024-09-05). Steroid dosage risks and benefits when managing lupus nephritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study highlights the link between glucocorticoid dosage and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory medications often used to help treat this condition. Researchers discovered that while higher doses of these steroids can improve kidney function, they also may increase the risk of serious infections and death, further warranting the need for individualized treatment for patients suffering from this autoimmune…
dailytimes.com.pk (2024-09-05). Israel kills 42 in Gaza as children vaccinated amid explosions
irishexaminer.com (2024-09-05). Court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks extradition
irishtimes.com (2024-09-05). Palestinian death toll reaches 40,861 since October 7th, Gaza health ministry reports
timeturk.com (2024-09-05). Israel seeks military solution to Gaza crisis by 'disappearing' a nation: Palestinian envoy to UNIsraeli fascist extremist leaders have decided to try to bring it to its ultimate conclusion: Palestine with no Palestinians,' says Riyad Mansour
(2024-09-05). 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….
(2024-09-05). Why exercise is essential after bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. After bariatric surgery, patients who regularly exercise for 60 minutes six days a week lose weight more quickly and dramatically improve their capacity for exercise. Take advantage of peak weight-loss period The time to establish your exercise habits is before you have the surgery. Then solidify that routine during the first year…
(2024-09-05). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…
(2024-09-05). Hamas issues new warning over Israeli captives amid ongoing genocide. presstv.ir The resistance movement says if the attacks on Gaza cease, the captives will be returned safely.
(2024-09-04). In Asia, New Wars Are Opening Long-Dreamed-of Routes. libya360.wordpress.com Emanuel Pietrobon The Houthis have turned the Red Sea into a no-go zone for Western ships and for vessels carrying goods to and from Western markets. With naval traffic decreasing in the main sea of globalisation, and with other routes being challenged by climate change and other factors, new opportunities for world trade are arising…
(2024-09-04). Refinery workers' patience running on empty: Detroit Teamsters strike at Marathon. peoplesworld.org DETROIT—Early Wednesday morning, 270 refinery workers at the Southwest Detroit Marathon refinery walked off the job demanding a fair contract with better wages to keep up with inflation, working conditions—including better scheduling and safety measures—as well as benefits. The strike comes after Teamsters Local 283 voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after their contract expired …
(2024-09-04). Connecticut seniors bust through corporate landlord lies to win rent control. peoplesworld.org What do you do when a corporate landlord buys your complex and starts busting your multi-racial, multi-generational community? First, you mobilize your community and public opinion, then you push back with everything you've got. In two break-neck months of mobilizing by working-class tenants, Windward Village exposed a lying landlord and forced their government to build …
(2024-09-04). Justices trash Biden student loan forgiveness, again. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court has trashed Democratic President Joe Biden's second plan to forgive former college students up to $400 billion in student loan debt—again. And at the behest of state Republican officials, again. In an unsigned ruling without explanation, the court said Biden's latest plan, the Saving A Valuable Education (SAVE) program, could not …
(2024-09-04). LCLAA to campaign among Latinos against GOP's Project 2025. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Labor's Council for Latin American Advancement, the AFL-CIO constituency group for Latino workers and their families, will campaign among Latinos, alerting them to the specific dangers they face from Project 2025, the monstrous radical right Republican platform crafted for that party's presidential nominee, Donald Trump. LCLAA, the Service Employees, and five other organizations will send …
(2024-09-04). First place for right wing in Eastern Germany not a surprise. peoplesworld.org Editor's note: The latest, now official results of the elections in Thuringia and Saxony are as follows: In Saxony it's CDU — 31.9, AFD — 30.0, BSW -11.8, SPD — 7.3, LINKE — 4.5, AND FDP — 1.5. In Thuringia it's AfD 32.8, CDU — 23.6, BSW — 15.8, LINKE — 13.1, SPD — 6.1, …
(2024-09-04). Plan to turn SS United States into world's largest artificial reef off Florida hits a snag. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A plan to The worn-out ship is under a contingent contract with Okaloosa County, Florida…
(2024-09-04). Fmr. 8th-grade math teacher at Philadelphia school charged with sex abuse of teenage girl. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A former 8th-grade math teacher at a South Philadelphia school has been charged with the sexual abuse of a teenage girl. | Michael O'Brien, 48, taught at the Christopher Columbus Charter School. Administrators immediately fired him after learning about the allegations. | He was taken into custody on Aug. 30. | The victim is a 16-year-old girl and was previously taught by O'Brien at the K-8 school. | Police say the abu…
(2024-09-04). 'It isn't just Chinatown': Citywide poll shows little support for Sixers arena proposal. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A new citywide poll shows that a majority of residents oppose the Sixers' proposal to build a new basketball arena in Center City near Chinatown. | The poll, commissioned by the Save Chinatown Coalition, found that 56% of respondents are against the $1.55 billion project, and only 18% support it. | Opposition grew to 69% after respondents were provided "neutral information" about why people support an…
(2024-09-04). Due Diligence: Reproductive health takes top billing as issue in race for president. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Last week, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced that he supports making in vitro fertilization (IVF) available to everyone for free. | "I'm announcing today in a major statement that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for — or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for — all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said at a town hall in Michigan. "Because we want more babies, to put it nicely." | Critics on b…
(2024-09-04). A 14-year-old student fatally shot 4 people in a rampage at a Georgia high school, officials say. whyy.org A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe. | The dead were identified as two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, about an hour's drive from Atlanta. Killed were two other 14-year-olds, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and instructors Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Dire…
(2024-09-04). White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel's plans to buy U.S. Steel. whyy.org The White House is signaling an openness to blocking the acquisition of The Washington Post reported Wednesday that President Joe Biden plans to stop the deal from going forward. A White House official, insisting on anonymity to discuss the matter, did not deny the report and said Biden still needs to receive the official recommendation from the Committee on Foreign Invest…
(2024-09-04). Eagles in Sà£o Paulo: Commentators educate audience about NFL in soccer-crazy Brazil. whyy.org Few sports fans in Brazil may know exactly what a Hail Mary pass is. But even those who don't follow American football will understand when local commentators describe the desperate, end of game move as "throw it high up and pray." | That is " Brazilian commentators gearing up for the first NFL game in South America, when the Green Bay Packers face the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo on Friday, have a big challenge in a soccer-crazy nation. They need to entertai…
(2024-09-04). UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over New Jersey casino smoking loophole. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? United Auto Workers will be pulling out of the New Jersey chapter of the AFL-CIO. | Daniel Vicente Jr., director of Region 9 — which covers New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, said it wasn't public knowledge yet, but he was comfortable sharing about the organization's plans. He said the intended departure stems from the lack of support from other unions in the fight to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos. | "I cannot express how furious o…
(2024-09-04). Philly city officials vow to keep the city clean after a summer-long cleanup effort. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Surrounded by trash trucks and city workers Wednesday afternoon, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced plans for a year-round effort to keep Philadelphia clean. | Speaking mainly to city workers who did "We completed over 60,000 quality-of-lif…
(2024-09-04). Grenfell inquiry: 5 key takeaways from report. leftfootforward.org The report found that 'decades of failure' by central government to stop the spread of combustible cladding combined with the "systematic dishonesty" of multimillion-dollar companies whose products spread the fire, had contributed to what happened.
(2024-09-04). India's RSS and the global far-right: Expanding links, growing ambition. links.org.au Dipankar Bhattacharya — As the RSS readies for its centenary in 2025, we will see more attempts to sell itself as a global role model and India as the ideological destination for 'National Conservatives' from around the world.
(2024-09-04). First Humanist Congress in Buenos Aires prisons. pressenza.com On August 26, the First Humanist Congress was held in the prisons of Buenos Aires, organized by the Juan Miguel Scatolini University Center, belonging to ward 11 of penitentiary number 31 in the town of Florencio Varela. This event was made possible thanks to the initiative and support of Gastón Vázquez, representative of the Humanist Movement, and the direction of Walter Estigarribia, a law student at the National University of La Plata (UNLP) in the context of confinement. | This first edition of the congress was attended by various representatives of the Humanist Movement, as well as people deprived of liberty…
(2024-09-04). Life for Jenin residents 'in paralysis' as Israeli operation enters second week. middleeasteye.net Life for Jenin residents 'in paralysis' as Israeli operation enters second week | Hospitals have ceased operations and schools have closed amid continued deadly raids | | A dog walks towards a man in Jenin, occupied West Bank amid destruction and excavations left by the Israeli army…
(2024-09-04). UK: Israel denies British Hindu activist entry to occupied West Bank. middleeasteye.net UK: Israel denies British Hindu activist entry to occupied West Bank | Green party candidate Rajiv Sinha says he was detained for five hours as Israeli officials went through his phone | | Rajiv Sinha at Mount Nebo in Jordan overlooking the occupied Palestinian territories (Courtesy of R…
(2024-09-04). Popular Israeli podcasters call to 'erase every living being' in Gaza and West Bank. middleeasteye.net Popular Israeli podcasters call to 'erase every living being' in Gaza and West Bank | Naor Meningher and Eytan Weinstein say the Israeli government should 'instil sovereignty over and annex the West Bank, Gaza… make it all Israel' | | "> | Two Nice Jewish Boys…
(2024-09-04). Humanitarian groups urge Canada to halt 'all arms to Israel'. middleeasteye.net Humanitarian groups urge Canada to halt 'all arms to Israel' | Despite a parliamentary vote to stop future military sales to Israel, previously approved arms exports from Canada to Israel have continued | | Demonstrators in support of Palestinians hold a rally to call for a ceasefire…
(2024-09-04). A War Crime America Tried to Forget: Haditha Massacre with Marine Lawyer Haytham Faraj. mintpressnews.com Retired Marine Corps officer and military lawyer Haaytham Faraj joins State of Play to discuss the Haditha Massacre, U.S. war crimes, and the culture of cover-ups.
(2024-09-04). Israel, not Iran or Hezbollah, wants a wider war. links.org.au Joseph Daher — Having failed to defeat Hamas, Israel has doubled down, provoking a wider war with Iran and Hezbollah.
(2024-09-04). Turkish exports still reach Israel as goods sent to Palestine skyrocket. middleeasteye.net
(2024-09-04). UK: Jewish charity under scrutiny over donations for Israeli soldiers. middleeasteye.net UK: Jewish charity under scrutiny over donations for Israeli soldiers | Complaint being assessed by Charity Commission accuses Achisomoch of facilitating donations used to buy 'tactical and combat equipment' | | Israeli soldiers in Gaza in August. More than 40,000 Palestinians have been…
(2024-09-04). 'Stuck in sixth grade': Gaza's children begin new school year with no class. middleeasteye.net 'Stuck in sixth grade': Gaza's children begin new school year with no class | Over 600,000 children in Gaza deprived of education amid constant Israeli bombardment, destruction and displacement | | Afnan al-Shenbari, 12, replaced the school books in her backpack with clothes as she a…
(2024-09-04). Expert to TML: US Prefers a Dependent Israel Over a Self-Sustaining Ally. themedialine.org
(2024-09-04). Hypocrisy: The conflict between Zionist hawks and vultures in Israel. links.org.au Gilbert Achcar — What is the conflict within the Zionist power elite about? Do not believe that it is a conflict between hawks and doves as the Western media portrays it.
(2024-09-04). Farooq Tariq (People's Rights Party): 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. links.org.au An interview with Farooq Tariq on the political situation in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.
(2024-09-04). The (inadvertent) perils of a strictly formal equality: Re Mediahuis and others' applications for judicial review [2024] NIKB 45. ukhumanrightsblog.com Introduction The road to hell, so the saying goes, is paved with good intentions. While not quite as dire, well-intentioned laws can nevertheless sometimes have severe consequences. In Re Mediahuis and others' applications for judicial review [2024] NIKB 45, the Northern Ireland High Court declared 5 sections of one such well-intentioned law, the Justice (Sexual …
(2024-09-04). What you need to know about the Kroger-Albertsons merger. liberationnews.org The pending $25 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains threatens to continue the trend of monopolistic price-gouging while leading the sell-off and possible closure of hundreds of neighborhood stores.
(2024-09-04). UK minister Jenrick intervened to push for removal of Palestinian's student visa. middleeasteye.net UK minister Jenrick intervened to push for removal of Palestinian's student visa | Court documents show former immigration minister wrote to Home Office to ask for Dana Abu Qamar's visa to be revoked | | Jenrick served as immigration minister under the last Conservative government and is s…
(2024-09-04). Grenfell inquiry: Muslim survivors were 'denied halal food' while being rehoused. middleeasteye.net Grenfell inquiry: Muslim survivors were 'denied halal food' while being rehoused | Report finds diverse communities were let down in aftermath of deadly blaze in London that killed 72 residents | | Relatives of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster attend a press conference at the Roya…
(2024-09-04). Libyans deported from South Africa were 'receiving training for Khalifa Haftar'. middleeasteye.net Libyans deported from South Africa were 'receiving training for Khalifa Haftar' | Nearly 100 fighters were in secret military camp monitored remotely by eastern commander's forces, according to local media | | South African police officers stand at a farm where they detained 95 Libyan nationals…
(2024-09-04). Investment deals worth $200m signed during Sisi's visit to Turkey. middleeasteye.net Investment deals worth $200m signed during Sisi's visit to Turkey | In addition to two industrial zones, deals in finance, energy, environment, urban planning, and health were inked | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi pose after signin…
(2024-09-04). Egypt's Sisi visits Turkey for first time after 12-year rift with Erdogan. middleeasteye.net Egypt's Sisi visits Turkey for first time after 12-year rift with Erdogan | The two countries are due to sign defence, energy and trade deals and hold the first meeting of a strategic cooperation council | | Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi revie…
(2024-09-04). US: Project 2025 doesn't stray far from current approach to Middle East. middleeasteye.net US: Project 2025 doesn't stray far from current approach to Middle East | Heritage Foundation's policy wish list aligns with Biden and Trump administrations' Middle East blueprint, with a few exceptions | | Comedian and actor Kenan Thompson speaks about Project 2025 on stage during t…
(2024-09-04). 'Americans Have Become a Commodity': Nonprofit CEO Says Attack on Military in Turkey Is a 'Warning'. themedialine.org
(2024-09-04). We want justice: The renewed struggle for safety and freedom for women in India (plus Reclaim the Night and Win the Day: The battle for gender justice). links.org.au The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has triggered a massive people's assertion in West Bengal powered by a remarkable women's initiative called 'Reclaim the Night'.
(2024-09-04). Biden's FEMA director tried to fix the agency. Did she succeed? grist.org When President Joe Biden nominated Deanne Criswell to serve as the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2021, she received a unanimous confirmation, a rare gesture of bipartisan support from the bitterly divided U.S. Senate. A longtime firefighter who served overseas in the Colorado Air National Guard, Criswell also had decades of emergency management experience not just with FEMA, but in local emergency response leadership roles in Colorado and New York City. | Criswell knew how the system worked at FEMA, but her mandate was to change the status quo at an agency that is often accused of acti…
(2024-09-04). Sea Levels and Excel. wattsupwiththat.com Having used Excel for the last 7 years to study Sea Levels I have discovered various pit falls, techniques and useful functions. I wish to share these with the wider WUWT community.
(2024-09-04). Celebrating 75 years of Chinese Socialism — in London and New York City — Assemblies of Peace and Solidarity. iacenter.org Guests can attend in-person (seating is limited) or virtually. Registration required for online and in-person participation via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/china-at-75-changes-unseen-in-a-century-tickets-984534257467 October 1, 2024 will mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, when Mao Zedong declared that "the Chinese people have stood up." The group, Friends of Socialist China, is initiating two events to mark this historic occasion, in London on Saturday, September 28 and in New York City on Sunday, September 29. These events will highlight the extraordinary ac…
indiatimes.com (2024-09-04). Hamas Releases 'Proof' Of IDF's 'Hand' In Hostage Deaths; Last Video Of Late Ori DaninoHamas has released a video featuring late Ori Danino, a hostage who criticized the Israeli government for its failures in handling the crisis. In his last video Danino made some serious allegations against the Israeli military and government. This release follows a similar video of hostage Eden Yerushalmi, whose body was found alongside Danino's in a tunnel in southern Gaza. On September 1, the IDF reported discovering the bodies of six hostages in a tunnel in Rafah.
(2024-09-04). Advancing de-Russification, Ukraine plans to rename its coin. infobrics.org The plan is merely symbolic, but at the same time it reveals the advanced level of racist mentality among Ukrainian officials.
(2024-09-04). New School students join thousands at National March for Gaza. newschoolfreepress.com This past Labor Day, a contingent of New School students joined an estimated 5000 people in Union Square at noon for the National March on New York City for Gaza. Organized by Within Our Lifetime (WOL), a sea of signs, banners, and Palestinian flags filled the park as various groups and individuals chanted in support….
(2024-09-04). What Happened to Your "Wettest Summer", Met Office? wattsupwiththat.com As I noted at the time, the Met Office's warning did not even tally with their own 3-Month Outlook, and was clearly designed as pure spin intended to scare the public.
(2024-09-04). Do Green Energy Subsidies Work? wattsupwiththat.com With the country deeply in debt, wasting hundreds of billions of dollars on subsidies for green energy, as the Inflation Reduction Act calls for, is an idea whose time is long past. Green energy Jeopardy! may be a lucrative game for the lucky recipients, but eventually everyone loses.