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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: In Gaza, Israeli forces have killed more than 120 Palestinians over the past day, including many at aid sites, bringing the official death toll to over 55,000, though that figure is believed to be a vast undercount. Gaza’s Government Media Office has accused the Israeli military of, quote, “perpetuating a policy of starvation and deliberately targeting […]

“Healing Revolution” on BrightU: How red light therapy is bringing in a new era of healing In Episode 6 of "Healing Revolution," investigative journalist Jonathan Otto is joined by special guest Darren, who talked about how his chronic elbow pain resolved in just four days using a $300 red light therapy (RLT) belt, allowing him to return to hobbies like bowling without surgery or medication. Red and near-infrared light stimulate […]

Israel’s military launched a barrage of strikes on Iran overnight, including on the capital Tehran. Reuters is reporting at least 20 senior Iranian commanders were killed, including Hossein Salami, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards chief, and the head of the Revolutionary Guards Air Force, Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Six nuclear scientists were also reportedly killed. Earlier today, more Israeli attacks were reported in Shiraz, Tabriz and the Natanz nuclear site. Israel’s military said […]

Chengxuan Han, a CCP member and doctoral student from Wuhan's Huazhong University, was arrested at Detroit Airport for smuggling undocumented biological materials (roundworm-related petri dishes, DNA plasmids) into the U.S. while lying to customs about the contents. Han deleted her device data before arrival, claiming she wanted to "start afresh." She concealed her CCP affiliation and shipped five to 10 suspicious packages labeled as "surprises" to unwitting recipients, some lost in […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Israel has launched a major military attack on Iranian nuclear and military capabilities, killing dozens of top military officials and scientists, along with civilians. At least 200 fighter jets have struck over 100 targets across Iran, including Iran’s main uranium enrichment site in Natanz and a nuclear research site in Tabriz. Strikes have also been reported […]

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six individuals (four Guyanese, two Colombians) on June 5 for overseeing a major cocaine smuggling network from South America to the U.S. and Europe. Sanctioned Guyanese nationals allegedly bribed officials in the country, while active and former police officers facilitated trafficking through remote border zones. Weak governance, porous borders and corruption make Guyana a strategic route for cartels using narco-submarines, boats and clandestine airstrips – some managed […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Nermeen Shaikh in New York. AMY GOODMAN: And I’m Amy Goodman in Washington, D.C. NERMEEN SHAIKH: President Trump can keep control of some 4,000 National Guard troops deployed around Los Angeles, for now. Late Thursday, an appeals court stayed an earlier order to return authority […]

“Healing Revolution” on BrightU: How toxic mold hijacks your brain and why doctors miss it In Episode 5 of "Healing Revolution," investigative journalist Jonathan Otto explored how traditional inspections (air tests, visual checks) often miss hidden mold toxins behind walls or in ventilation systems, leaving health risks undiagnosed. Specially trained dogs can pinpoint hidden mold with near-perfect accuracy, uncovering infestations missed by costly lab tests. Symptoms like chronic fatigue, allergies and […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the termination of all remaining overseas employees of USAID to complete the dismantling of the six-decade-old agency. USAID was an early target of Elon Musk and DOGE. We look at the dismantling of USAID and what it means for people around the world to lose this lifeline, as detailed in a new Amnesty International report. “We talked to somebody who actually saw IVs […]