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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: To talk more about the impact of cuts by the Trump administration that are dismantling essential services provided by the federal government, we turn to some of the voices featured in a new series made by members of Federal Workers Against DOGE, which now has about 2,000 current and former federal workers. The project is called […]

Post-surgery brain clots linked to migraine auras, new study reveals critical brain-heart connection Post-cardiac catheter ablation patients develop migraines with visual auras linked to brain emboli, not a heart puncture technique. Brain scans found emboli in visual cortex regions triggered a 12-fold higher risk of auras. Researchers debunked the transseptal puncture as the culprit; both ablation techniques had similar aura rates. Migraine auras after heart surgery may indicate risks for stroke and […]

California Senate advances bill to boost wildfire recovery and affordable housing in L.A. county The California Senate approved SB 549 to create the Los Angeles County Resilient Rebuilding Authority (RRA) to accelerate wildfire recovery, expand affordable housing and improve public transit in fire-affected areas. The RRA would oversee land acquisition, bulk purchasing of construction materials, rebuilding logistics and promotion of ADUs and senior housing, while also coordinating job training and […]

President Donald Trump said it is "highly unlikely" he will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, walking back from private discussions the night before where he appeared open to the idea. At a White House meeting on July 15, Trump discussed the "concept" of removing Powell with a group of far-right House Republicans, many of whom urged him to act. Tensions have escalated over a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's headquarters, which […]

U.S. threatens to leave International Energy Agency over unrealistic green transition push The United States may exit the International Energy Agency (IEA) unless the organization reforms what U.S. officials call biased, overly optimistic green energy forecasts that diverge from its original energy security mission. Created in 1974 to ensure oil supply stability after the 1973 oil embargo, the IEA has expanded its focus over the decades to include renewables, energy […]

A Save the Children report reveals 20 percent of surveyed 18- to 21-year-olds had AI-generated nude images shared without consent before age 18, with 97 percent experiencing some form of online sexual abuse. AI tools create hyper-realistic fake nudes using innocuous social media photos, leaving victims powerless as manipulated content spreads. Unlike revenge porn, deepfakes require no real compromising material. Nearly half of youth see no risk in sharing intimate images, often […]

Gender-confused arsonist arrested following failed firebombing of Michigan GOP office Zayn Edward Arcand, a 19-year-old who identifies as "genderfluid," was arrested for attempting to firebomb the Dickinson County Republican Committee (DCRC) headquarters in Michigan on July 12. Surveillance footage captured the failed attack. Arcand threw a makeshift Molotov cocktail (a rag-stuffed glass bottle) at the building but failed to ignite it. A second unlit device was found nearby. He later […]

Vitamin C flips DNA switches to boost skin cell growth, thickening aging epidermis. Study used lab-grown human skin models to show vitamin C increases epidermal layers in two weeks. Mechanism involves electron donation to TET enzymes, enabling DNA demethylation and gene activation. Experts recommend 3,000-5,000 mg/day of vitamin C plus topical application for optimal skin health. Findings suggest new therapies for aging skin and reinforce nutrition’s role in dermal biology. A groundbreaking study led […]

“Raw Emotions” by Angela Stokes: A transformative guide to healing through food and self-discovery "Raw Emotions" by Angela Stokes merges raw food advocacy with emotional healing, offering a roadmap to break destructive eating patterns by addressing the psychological roots of overeating — not just dietary habits. Stokes emphasizes releasing suppressed emotions through exercises like journaling and meditation, helping readers identify triggers (e.g., stress, boredom) and replace them with healthier coping […]