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U.S. pledges another $425 million military aid package for Ukraine The administration of outgoing President Joe Biden is set to expedite the delivery of another $425 million military aid package for Ukraine following calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for increased Western support. In September, Zelensky presented his "victory plan" to Biden during his visit to the White House. The "victory plan," which seeks to enhance the position of Ukraine in […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Ralph Nader, we’re also joined a Madison, Wisconsin, by John Nichols, The Nation's national affairs correspondent, author of more than a dozen books, including his latest, co-written with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who just won reelection last night. The book is called _It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism_. You’ve just listened to Ralph Nader talking […]

Survival essentials: Here’s why it’s wise to stock up on coconut oil before SHTF If you want to add a variety of cooking oils to your survival stockpile, why not try coconut oil? Aside from being a versatile cooking oil, coconut oil deserves a place in your survival stockpile because it can also be used to hydrate your skin when SHTF. (h/t to HappyPreppers.com) Coconut oil is heat stable Coconut oil is […]

Trump Taps Campaign Co-Chair Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff as His Electoral College Tally Hits 301House Control Undecided with Republicans Leading Dems, Expanding Senate Control"Project 2025 Is the Agenda": Trump Allies Gleefully Flaunt Far-Right Plans in Wake of ElectionJudge Tosses Program That Would Allow Undocumented Spouses to Stay in U.S. During Legal Process"We Are the Solution": New Yorkers Vow to Fight Trump's Anti-Immigrant AgendaIsrael Attacks Another School Shelter, Killing […]

Kyiv plans to recruit 160K soldiers amid mounting cases of DESERTION in Ukrainian military The Ukrainian government is planning to recruit over a hundred thousand soldiers as desertion cases in the country's military mount. People's Deputy Anna Szkorohod, a member of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's unicameral parliament), admitted in an interview with the Novosztyi Live YouTube channel that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) has a serious manpower problem. She added […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Donald Trump and his allies celebrated his election victory with calls to implement the far-right policy plan to overhaul the federal government, known as Project 2025, as Republicans also took the Senate and will probably take the House. Meanwhile, at the White House, President Biden Thursday said he had called President-elect Trump to congratulate him and […]

You knew this was going to be a multi-part story: liberal America is in absolute meltdown mode over Donald Trump’s remarkable comeback on Election Day. He won—he’s the 47th president of the United States. He’s the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms; that’s how badly Biden-Harris wrecked the country. (Article by Matt Vespa republished from Townhall.com) The View was their usual illiberal mess of itself, with calls to censor social media […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman. As we continue to look at where the Democrats went wrong, we’re joined now by David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, host of its new investigative podcast Master Plan, his new piece headlined “Election 2024: How Billionaire Avengers Destroyed Democracy.” Those […]

Mint is more than just a refreshing garnish or tea ingredient; it is a powerhouse herb with over a dozen species, including well-known varieties like peppermint (Mentha piperita), spearmint (Mentha spitaca) and even wild field mint (Mentha arvensis). Part of the Mentha genus, mint plants are famous for their cool, crisp sensation and are used in everything from cocktails and teas to desserts, salads and sauces. While fresh or dried […]