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A federal court in New York has ordered the Trump administration to “facilitate” the return of a Salvadoran immigrant who was wrongfully sent to El Salvador last month — despite the same court instructing Trump officials in May not to remove the man from the U.S. The Trump administration admitted it had removed Jordin Melgar-Salmeron due to “a confluence of administrative errors.” This comes as immigration rights advocates nationwide are […]

A culinary path to healing and joy: Christina Pirello sparks the whole foods revolution with her book Christina Pirello, an Emmy-winning chef, challenges fast-food culture with her latest book, blending nutrition, philosophy and culinary artistry to promote whole foods as sensual, satisfying and transformative. She reframes cooking as an act of love – from selecting fresh ingredients to presentation – urging readers to reconnect with food as a gift from […]

Israel Continues Deadly Attacks on Gaza Aid Sites as 17,000 Palestinian Children Suffer MalnutritionSenate Democrats Question Trump's Claim of "Obliterated" Iran Nuclear SitesU.S. and China Agree to "Framework" for Trade DealSenate Parliamentarian Deals Major Blow to Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"Supreme Court Sides with South Carolina in Campaign to Defund Planned ParenthoodSupreme Court Grants Reprieve to Condemned Texas Prisoner Minutes Before Lethal InjectionMasked ICE Agents Arrest L.A. Resident and U.S. Citizen […]

PEG-40 is made using ethylene oxide, a toxic gas known to cause cancer. Residues of this carcinogen and 1,4-dioxane (a byproduct) often remain in final products. The EPA and IARC classify these substances as serious health risks, yet their removal during production is incomplete, leaving lingering dangers. As a harsh surfactant, PEG-40 strips natural oils, weakening the skin barrier. This leads to dryness, microtears and heightened sensitivity to pollutants and infections. Found […]

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. In a six-to-three ruling, the Supreme Court’s backed efforts by South Carolina to defund Planned Parenthood by removing its health clinics from the state’s Medicaid program. In a dissent joined by her liberal colleagues, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the ruling, quote, “Will […]

Tiny terror: Experts warn China’s insect-sized drone could invade privacy and security worldwide China has developed a mosquito-sized drone for covert spying, raising fears of unchecked surveillance and potential assassinations. The micro-drone mimics a real insect, equipped with cameras and microphones, allowing undetectable infiltration into secure spaces. Experts warn it could be weaponized for data theft, eavesdropping, or deploying biological agents in warfare. China is also working on a "drone mothership" capable […]

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. It’s Pride Month. This weekend, major celebrations will be taking place all over the country. Well, this week also has marked over 100 days since Andry José Hernández Romero and over 200 others were sent on a plane without warning or due process to El Salvador. […]

The U.S. announced it will withhold financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance until the organization demonstrates a stronger commitment to vaccine safety over aggressive immunization campaigns. Washington cited concerns about unaccountable policymaking. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused Gavi of ignoring scientific evidence, referencing a 2017 study suggesting the DTP vaccine may increase infant mortality in girls, and demanded transparency before funding resumes. Despite being discontinued in Western nations in […]

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. As we turn now to the continuing crackdown on immigrants by the Trump administration. Just this week, it’s been reported the administration plans to dismiss potentially hundreds of thousands of open asylum cases, those targeted or anyone who entered the US unlawfully rather than at a […]