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President Donald Trump has returned to Washington after a NATO summit where leaders agreed to increase their military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, more than doubling the current target of 2%. The increase comes after years of pressure from Trump, who accuses other countries in the military alliance of not spending enough. “What he is interested in is catering to the military-industrial complex of the United States,” says […]

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to build the state's first major nuclear power plant in decades, framing it as key to a "clean, reliable and affordable" energy grid. The proposed upstate facility would generate at least one gigawatt of zero-emission power – enough for ~1 million homes – addressing grid strain from AI-driven data centers and fossil fuel plant closures. Hochul seeks federal support (including from the Trump administration) to […]

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 New York, joined by Democracy Now!’s Juan González in Chicago. Hi, Juan. JUAN GONZÁLEZ: Hi, Amy, and welcome to all of our listeners and viewers across the country and around the world. AMY GOODMAN: History unfolded here in New York City Tuesday […]

WELL-BEING PRESCRIPTION: How purpose, gratitude and control safeguard your memory, mood and modality Happiness as a Brain Protector: A 16-year study reveals that higher levels of well-being (happiness, purpose, autonomy) predict better memory retention and slower cognitive decline—not the other way around. Beyond Traditional Factors: Well-being’s benefits persisted even after accounting for exercise, social connections, and stress reduction, suggesting it independently supports brain health. Autonomy Matters: Participants who felt more in […]

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. In Gaza, at least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since midnight, including people targeted by Israeli forces while seeking food. Hundreds of people have been killed, more than a thousand while looking for food at the private militarized so-called aid sites, which […]

Chris Kresser’s “Unconventional Medicine” explores the future of healthcare – FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Conventional medicine excels in acute care but fails to address chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disorders) by focusing on symptom management rather than root causes. Functional medicine offers a personalized, systems-based alternative. Functional medicine investigates interconnected factors like diet, gut health, inflammation and environmental triggers—unlike traditional care, which often prescribes medications without exploring underlying imbalances. Chronic inflammation—driven by processed […]

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. Speaking at the NATO Summit, President Trump has defended the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, claiming the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by decades. Trump made the comment today after a number of news outlets reported a classified Defense Intelligence Agency assessment […]

Symbolic Strikes on Iran: U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility caused minimal damage, contradicting Trump’s public claims of a decisive victory—likely part of a strategic de-escalation effort. Geopolitical Theater: Analysts describe the strikes as "Theater for Zionists" (TFZ), satisfying Netanyahu’s hardline stance, while Iran’s retaliation was "Theater for Persians" (TFP), allowing both sides to claim victory domestically. Netanyahu’s Political Risk: The ploy exposes Netanyahu’s reliance on U.S. military backing, sparking fury […]

As ICE increases its raids on immigrant communities, footage of the arrest of one man, Narciso Barranco, shows seven federal agents — all masked — pinning the 48-year-old gardener to the ground and repeatedly punching him in the head before pushing him into an unmarked vehicle. His son, Marine veteran Alejandro Barranco, recently visited him in an ICE detention center. “He looked beat up, he looked rough, he looked defeated. […]