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Russia launches over 200 drones and missiles targeting critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine The Russian Armed Forces on Monday, Aug. 26, conducted one of the largest series of strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities since the beginning of Russia's special military operation in February 2022. This was confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also acknowledged that the country has experienced one of the […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: In Gaza, at least 68 Palestinians have been killed and 77 wounded in the last 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Nearly 11 months into Israel’s war on Gaza, the toll now stands at more than 40,600 Palestinians killed and nearly 94,000 wounded, though the true casualty figures are expected to be much higher […]

Cauliflower, also known as "flowering cabbage" and a member of the cruciferous vegetable family from the genus Brassica oleracea, has been gaining popularity recently thanks to its flexibility in recipes and impressive health benefits backed by science. Listed below are some of the reasons why you should consider adding this fantastic vegetable to your family's meals. Packed with essential nutrients Cauliflower is rich in almost every nutrient your body needs to stay […]

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 Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: We turn now from Gaza to the occupied West Bank, where Israel has launched its largest military operation in over two decades, raiding four cities and refugee camps in the north simultaneously with hundreds of soldiers backed by […]

Houthi attack on Greek oil tanker sparks fears of environmental catastrophe in Red Sea A Greek-flagged oil tanker, the MV Sounion, appears to be leaking oil following an attack by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, a Pentagon spokesperson warned on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The situation has raised alarms over a potential environmental disaster in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. MV Sounion came under heavy fire last week […]

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 Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: In Afghanistan, the Taliban has approved a wide-ranging law that forces women to completely cover their bodies, including their faces, and remain silent in public. The law will be enforced by the morality police, who work under the […]

South African group challenges WHO’s mpox emergency declaration, warns public about vaccine dangers The South Africa Vaccine Injury Medico-Legal Study Group (SAVIMS) recently released a press statement expressing its disagreement with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration about monkey pox (mpox) outbreak being "a public health emergency of international concern." Following the announcement of Africa CDC and WHO, SAVIMS expressed serious concerns regarding the […]

As Ukrainian forces press their counteroffensive deeper into Russian territory, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of the heightened risk of a nuclear catastrophe from fighting near the Kursk power plant. The war between the two countries, now in its third year, has also impacted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces in the occupied southeastern part of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and […]

Kamala Harris calls for renewal of so-called “assault weapons” ban to hurriedly DISARM Americans before the election Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Congress to "renew the assault weapons ban" as a sign of her long-standing support for gun control measures. This recent call builds upon her previous anti-gun statements, including back in 2019 during her short-lived campaign for the Democratic Party's nomination for president, when Harris repeatedly advocated for […]