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Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) has been highly valued since ancient times, originating in the Mediterranean and later spreading across Europe. It was praised by Roman naturalists like Pliny the Elder for its digestive and culinary benefits. Today, it is widely cultivated in regions like France, Spain and the Balkans, thriving in sunny, well-drained soils. This annual herb grows up to 18 inches tall, featuring narrow green leaves and pale pink to […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We’ve still lost touch with Gaza. We’ll see if we can get the two American doctors back who are volunteering there. We turn now, though, to look at two stories at the U.S. Department of Education. On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon issued […]

Lockdowns during COVID-19 caused more harm than good, with studies showing devastating impacts on mental health, education, and the economy. Media and tech platforms censored and mocked critics of lockdowns. Research reveals lockdowns were ten times deadlier than the virus itself, measured by years of life lost due to collateral damage. Trust in public health institutions has eroded due to the media’s failure to critically examine lockdown policies in real-time. The lockdown era highlights […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. “Elon Musk targeted me over Tesla protests. That proves our movement is working.” That’s a new article — a headline of a new article in The Guardian by our next guest, who’s been helping to organize the Tesla Takedown protests at Tesla showrooms to protest Elon Musk, President […]

Dr. Steven Bratman explores a natural alternative in his book “Beat Depression with St. John’s Wort” Depression is a widespread condition characterized by chronic sadness, hopelessness and difficulty concentrating, significantly disrupting daily life. Psychotherapy and prescription antidepressants like Prozac are common treatments but can be slow, costly and associated with side effects such as insomnia, decreased libido and anxiety. Dr. Steven Bratman's book "Beat Depression with St. John's Wort" explores the […]

Introducing the DOGE NETWORK: Trump and Musk should broadcast 24/7/365 every update exposing all financial fraud and embezzlement of Democrats DOGE Network Proposal: A new media platform, the DOGE Network, is proposed to expose government corruption, wasteful spending, and criminal activities by Democrats, with full transparency. Funded by Trump and Musk, it would focus on prosecuting corrupt officials, defunding harmful agencies, and promoting fiscal responsibility, aiming to become the […]

U.S. Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing as Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire PlanMSF Condemns Israel's Gaza Blockade: "Aid Should Never Be Used as a Bargaining Chip in War"Israeli Forces Kill 4, Including Palestinian Grandmother, in West Bank Raids"Absolutely Unacceptable and Illegal": Lawmakers Demand Release of Mahmoud Khalil from ICE JailHouse GOP Approves Short-Term Spending Bill with $13 Billion in Nonmilitary CutsDepartment of Education to Fire Additional 1,300 Workers, Cutting Workforce […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ruled that Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports violates Title IX, arguing it denies female athletes equal opportunities and undermines women’s sports. The second Trump administration contends that Maine’s policy contradicts Title IX's intent by prioritizing transgender inclusion over the rights of biological females, citing biological advantages as a source of unfair competition. Gov. […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We turn now to President Trump’s growing global trade war. Trump has imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from around the world. The European Union has responded with retaliatory tariffs. European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen said, quote, “We firmly believe that in a world fraught with geopolitical and economic uncertainties, […]