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The Israel Defense Forces has started what it called a "targeted and demarcated" ground invasion of southern Lebanon, an incursion that comes on the heels of the previous week's aerial bombardment of Beirut and eastern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The ground invasion, which started late Monday night, Sept. 30, was preceded by heavy bombardment, air strikes and drone strikes. A statement from the IDF […]

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. During Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate, Governor Tim Walz criticized Senator JD Vance and Donald Trump for demonizing Haitians living in the city of Springfield, Ohio. The city has been in the national spotlight since Donald Trump made these remarks in his debate with Kamala […]

The leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran are reportedly divided over how to approach their response to Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sept. 27. Four Iranian officials disclosed this to the New York Times (NYT), noting that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayataollah Ali Khamenei is "apparently undecided about what to do next." The outlet added that supreme leader was moved to a secure location on Sept. 28. All four […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: As we continue to look at last night’s CBS News vice-presidential debate, we turn to the issue of abortion. This is Republican Senator JD Vance. SEN. JD VANCE: Now, of course, Donald Trump has been very clear that on the abortion policy specifically, that we have a big country, and it’s diverse. And California has a […]

Diddy’s former bodyguard claims the rap mogul has COMPROMISING FOOTAGE of politicians A former bodyguard for Sean "Diddy" Combs claims the rap mogul has compromising footage of politicians. Gene Deal disclosed this during a recent appearance on "The Art of Dialogue" podcast, claiming that compromising videos of politicians were filmed during Combs' "freak-offs." Such "freak-offs" involved victims being forced to engage in sex acts while the rap mogul himself […]

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. Mexico is making history today as it inaugurates its first woman president. Claudia Sheinbaum, climate scientist, Mexico City’s former mayor, won a landslide victory in Mexico’s June elections. Sheinbaum is a member of the ruling Morena party, a close ally […]

U.S. to provide another $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine following Zelensky’s visit to Washington The administration of President Joe Biden has prepared a new $8 billion military aid package for Ukraine following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington on Sept. 26. According to reports, the Biden administration will draw $5.6 billion from current United States Armed Forces stockpiles, and an additional $2.4 billion will be allocated to Kyiv […]

Israeli Attack on U.N.-Operated Shelter in Gaza Kills 8 Palestinians in Bread LinePolio Mass Vaccination Campaign Begins in Gaza Despite Ongoing Israeli AttacksIsraeli Military Returns Body of 58-Year-Old Palestinian Man with Signs of Torture and AbuseIsraeli Military Attacks Journalists Covering West Bank Raids, Kills Gaza TikTok Star Hundreds of Thousands of Israelis Protest After Army Recovers Bodies of 6 HostagesU.K. Suspends Some Weapons Shipments to Israel CENTCOM Says 7 U.S. Military Personnel […]

British government-funded research to explore use of “nudging techniques” to encourage people to EAT BUGS A government-backed research center in the United Kingdom is set to employ "nudging techniques" to encourage the public to adopt insect-based foods and other alternative proteins in their diets. The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), set to open at the University of Leeds in northern England and funded by U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) will explore […]