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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Nermeen Shaikh in New York, with Amy Goodman in Washington, D.C. “Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map.” That’s the warning from Oxfam and 35 other humanitarian groups who say Israel’s siege on northern Gaza has reached a, quote, “horrifying level of atrocity.” Earlier […]

Home gardening tips: Guide to harvesting seeds from fruits and vegetables for propagation Learn how to save seeds from previous crops to save money on your garden or homestead. Keep reading for tips on harvesting seeds from fruits and vegetables for propagation. (h/t to Almanac.com) Benefits of saving seeds Saving seeds means you’ll always have seeds of your preferred variety. It is cost-effective, especially since you don't need to buy seeds that you can grow yourself. […]

We look at Israel’s threats to launch retaliatory strikes against Iran as fears grow of a broader regional war. We speak to analyst Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the Biden administration sending U.S. troops and the top-of-the-line THAAD missile defense system to Israel. “There are no direct and clear U.S. interests at stake here,” says Parsi. “Every time Israel escalates the war, […]

Following Hurricane Helene, many private helicopter pilots launched their own search and rescue missions. One would think government officials would welcome the help of these volunteers, but instead they harassed them and even threatened to arrest them! (Article republished from RonPaulInstitute.org) For example, one private helicopter pilot rescued an individual stranded by Helene. Unfortunately, he was threatened with arrest if he flew his helicopter back into the impacted area to save […]

U.S. Threatens to Cut Military Assistance If Israel Keeps Withholding Aid for GazaIsrael Bombs Municipal Building in Lebanon, Killing 6, Including Mayor of NabatiehRecord Number of Voters Cast Ballots on First Day of Early Voting in GeorgiaTrump's Mental State Questioned After Turning Penn. Town Hall into "Dance Party"Bipartisan Study: Trump's Economic Proposals Will Add $7.5 Trillion to National DebtElon Musk & Miriam Adelson Pour $170 Million into Pro-Trump Super PACsHarris […]

14 Attorneys general SUE TikTok for inflicting “immense damage on an entire generation of young people” A bipartisan group of attorneys general from 14 states has filed a lawsuit against TikTok for allegedly inflicting "immense damage on an entire generation of young people." The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Brian Schwalb of the District of Columbia on Oct. 8 with support from the state attorneys general of California, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: As the official death toll in Gaza passes more than 42,400, the true number may be impossible to know until Israel’s war is over. But medical workers who witnessed the carnage in Gaza’s hospitals are speaking out. We begin today’s show with a surgeon who volunteered at the European Hospital in Khan Younis and wrote a […]

Almonds aren't just a crunchy, satisfying snack – they're packed with nutrients that offer significant health benefits. These seeds of Prunus dulcis, more commonly known as the almond tree, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and diets around the world. Now, modern science backs up what ancient cultures knew all along: almonds are loaded with essential nutrients and bioactive compounds that support your health and wellness in a variety of […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. Less than three weeks from the election, Kamala Harris is campaigning in Michigan. Will she lose votes over the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza and expanding war on Lebanon? Republican candidate Donald Trump has opened a new […]