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While genetics account for 30 to 40 percent of autism cases, environmental factors – such as exposure to toxins like mercury – may play a role in the condition's development. Mercury exists in multiple forms, including methylmercury (found in fish) and ethylmercury (used in the vaccine preservative Thimerosal). These forms have been studies for their potential links to autism. Research suggests that mercury exposure may contribute to autism by triggering autoimmune responses, […]

We continue our conversation with Kenneth Roth, the former executive director of Human Rights Watch and the author of the new book, Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments. Roth discusses the fragile ceasefire in Gaza amid news that Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is refusing to withdraw Israeli troops as per his government’s agreement with Hamas, as well as withholding food and humanitarian aid from Gaza. “This […]

J.D. Vance blasts British HATE SPEECH laws during Keir Starmer’s visit to Washington U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized the U.K.'s hate speech policies, stating they infringe on free speech and affect American technology companies and citizens. The U.K.'s Online Safety Act, which grants authorities power to regulate online content, has drawn criticism for stifling dissent and empowering state control over speech. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the U.K.'s approach, asserting […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show looking at growing resistance to Elon Musk’s demands and threats to the federal workforce, and how reporters are disputing the cost-cutting claims of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. On Monday, a federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing private information at the Office of Personnel Management and Education Department. […]

Canada spent $216 Million digging up Christian schools to find indigenous child graves, but the whole thing turned out to be a left-wing operation to get churches burned Canada spent $216 million searching for alleged "secret" indigenous child graves at Christian residential schools—zero graves were found. The narrative of mass unmarked graves was fueled by left-wing activists, politicians, and media, leading to widespread anti-Christian sentiment. At least ten Catholic churches were […]

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, with Juan González. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is visiting Guantánamo today in his first visit to the notorious naval base since he was confirmed amidst growing criticism of the transfer and detention of migrants there. On Monday, the Trump administration halted plans […]

On Feb. 25, a catastrophic power outage affected 19 million people across Chile, from the northern Arica and Parinacota regions to the southern Los Lagos region, leaving about 98.5 percent of the population without electricity. Interior Minister Carolina Toha declared the situation an emergency and called for a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Committees. President Gabriel Boric blamed private firms for the failure and emphasized the state's responsibility to […]

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, with Juan González. We turn now to an effort to hold the Biden administration accountable for their role in Israel’s war in Gaza. The D.C.-based nonprofit DAWN has formally asked the International Criminal Court to investigate former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and […]

“Cancer Decoded” on BrightU: How urotherapy is revolutionizing modern medicine Episode 5 of "Cancer Decoded" talks about urotherapy, an ancient practice dating back to the 12th century BC, involves using one's own urine for healing. Despite being dismissed by modern medicine as toxic, it has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine and is gaining renewed attention for its potential health benefits, including dissolving blood clots, regenerating DNA, and combating cancer. Urine contains […]