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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show looking at the rise of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank. The family of 20-year-old American Sayfollah Musallet is demanding justice and for the U.S. government to lead an investigation into his killing by Israeli settlers. Musallet, known as Saif to his family and friends, was in the […]

A revolutionary guide to aging gracefully through nutrition: Neal Barnard’s “Eat Right, Live Longer” Neal Barnard's "Eat Right, Live Longer: Using the Natural Power of Foods to Age-Proof Your Body" advocates that nutrition, not modern medicine or expensive supplements, is the key to aging gracefully. His book underscores the power of plant-based foods in promoting longevity. Barnard compares the body to a Stradivarius violin, emphasizing that aging depends on cellular […]

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. Democratic lawmakers are blasting the horrific conditions in Florida’s new immigration jail in the Everglades, which Republican politicians are calling “Alligator Alcatraz.” After visiting the jail Saturday, the Democratic lawmakers say it should be shut down. The Miami Herald found hundreds of prisoners at the […]

CDC ends bird flu emergency as infections vanish – but was the threat OVERBLOWN? The CDC halted its H5N1 bird flu emergency measures on July 2, citing a sharp decline in human cases and reduced animal spread, despite no clear explanation for the virus' sudden disappearance. Critics question whether the bird flu was ever a genuine risk, pointing to the CDC's history of overreach (e.g., COVID-19) and noting that neighboring […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. This is Democracy Now! Human rights activists demonstrated in front of the offices of the technology and data company Palantir in multiple cities yesterday, from Seattle to Palo Alto, from Denver to here in New York, where the NYPD arrested at least four people who called out the tech giant […]

Japanese researchers shatter internet speed record with fiber optic breakthrough 4 million times faster than U.S. broadband Japan sets new internet speed record at 125,000 GB/s, which is 4 million times faster than average U.S. broadband. Breakthrough uses 19-core optical fiber, matching current cable thickness but with 19x the capacity. Technology maintains speed over 1,120 miles, solving long-distance signal loss with advanced amplification. Innovation could future-proof global networks amid surging data demands […]

Israel Kills 200 Palestinians over Another Deadly Weekend as Gaza Genocide Death Toll Tops 58,000Israeli Settlers Kill 20-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Visiting Family in PalestineThe Handala Ship Sets Sail with International Crew in Hopes of Breaking the Siege on GazaU.K. Police Arrest Another 71 People for Supporting Activist Group Palestine ActionCalifornia Farmworker Who Fell from Roof in ICE Raid Dies from InjuriesU.S. Judge Blocks Mass Raids in Los Angeles Area, Says […]

New INTRANASAL COVID VAX most likely just as DEADLY as mRNA injections – Don’t get fooled again A new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate, CVXGA1, developed by CyanVac LLC, has drawn sharp criticism from experts despite showing promise in its Phase 1 clinical trial. The vaccine, which is sprayable and enters the body through the nasal passage, aims to offer an alternative to injected mRNA vaccines. However, scientists are raising […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire deal appear to have stalled but are ongoing in Doha. The U.S. is backing a 60-day ceasefire with a phased release of hostages, but significant gaps remain between Israeli and Hamas positions. The official death toll in Gaza has topped 58,000, though it’s expected to be far higher, with people buried […]