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Chinese scientists have engineered a pathogen with parts of the Ebola virus in a laboratory, ostensibly to better study the eponymous disease it causes – but conveniently forgetting the lessons of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Big League Politics reported, citing the Daily Mail, that researchers at Hebei Medical University were responsible for this dangerous endeavor. The scientists "utilized a contagious disease of livestock and added a protein found 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. We look now at the spread of the mpox virus as the first cases outside Africa have now been confirmed in Pakistan and Sweden. The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency after an outbreak of the viral disease in the Democratic Republic of […]

It's hard not to worry about the future with wars ongoing across the world. There's also economic instability and governments attempting to control citizens who just want to live their lives freely. If you're concerned as a prepper, joining or starting a prepping community can help you prepare for the worst. While preppers are self-sufficient, they also see the value in being part of a supportive community. Here are some tips […]

Ukraine’s government has denied a Wall Street Journal report this week that Kyiv approved the plan to blow up the Russian-owned Nord Stream pipelines in 2022. According to the newspaper, a crew of Ukrainian civilians and active-duty soldiers used a rented yacht to reach the pipelines, which deliver Russian natural gas to Germany via the Baltic Sea, and used explosives to sever three of the four pipelines. This comes as […]

White House officially calls for assault weapons ban, sparking widespread backlash online Gun control in the United States is one of the most polarizing issues in American politics. Proponents argue that banning assault weapons is a necessary step to curb mass shootings and gun-related violence. Opponents, however, believe it is a direct violation of their right to bear arms and fear it could lead to further restrictions on gun […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: Health officials in Gaza say the official death toll from Israel’s 10-month war has now topped 40,000, but that figure is widely believed to be an undercount. We begin today’s show looking at how the Biden administration has just approved $20 billion in additional weapon sales to Israel. The weapon sales will include 50 F-15 fighter […]

Young autistic woman sues Planned Parenthood for MEDICAL MALPRACTICE after a mere 30-minute consultation turned into a lifetime of regrets A young autistic woman is suing Planned Parenthood for medical malpractice after the organization gave her testosterone after a mere 30-minute consultation for possible gender dysphoria. During the onset of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, then-17-year-old Cristina Hineman was dealing with mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. Due to the lockdowns Hineman […]

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’re continuing our conversation with Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. He’s joining us from Bogotá, Colombia, where he has been looking at how armed groups are increasing their control over sections of Colombia. […]

Former Treasure Island residents accuse Kamala Harris of covering up radiation poisoning of Black communities Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ quick escalation of her political career has led her campaign to gain supporters and a lot of donations. However, accusations of her bad leadership have also resurfaced and these now prompt further questions and demands for her accountability. According to reports, Harris has faced serious accusations […]