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AFP journalists in the Gaza Strip are facing severe malnutrition and untreated illnesses, pushing them to the brink of starvation and incapacitating them from performing their journalistic duties. The near-total blockade of Gaza since October 2023 has led to the collapse of the local economy, leaving residents, including journalists, in "utter destitution" with money but nothing to purchase. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has urged the evacuation of AFP's local staff and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: Palestinian health officials in Gaza say Israeli attacks have killed at least 111 people and injured more than 800 others just in the past 24 hours. Among the dead are 91 people killed while seeking aid. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reports a young Palestinian man from Rafah has died from starvation, the 155th hunger-related death since Israel […]

The silent threat of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers in personal care products Formaldehyde and its "releasers" are widely used as preservatives in skincare, hair and nail products. Regulatory bodies like the Cosmetic Ingredient Review allow up to 0.2 percent in products, but repeated exposure, even at low levels, may weaken the immune system and contribute to health harms. Formaldehyde is classified by the WHO’s IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen. […]

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: As we continue our coverage of Gaza, a Palestinian medical organization reports Israeli forces are increasingly abducting doctors across Gaza, with some 28 doctors currently held in Israeli prisons. Among them is Dr. Marwan al-Hams, head of Abu […]

Powerful health secrets inside pomegranates: What science says about this ancient superfruit Pomegranates are loaded with essential vitamins (C, K, B5, folate), fiber and powerful antioxidants like punicalagin and flavonoids that help protect cells from oxidative damage. Regular consumption of pomegranate juice has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and support overall cardiovascular function through compounds like punicalagin and punicic acid. Pomegranates help reduce chronic inflammation, which is […]

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: On Wednesday, Canada became the latest country to announce plans to recognize a Palestinian state, joining recent calls by France and the U.K. Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke in Ottawa. PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY: Canada intends to recognize […]

Lidocaine poisoning deaths nearly triple as outpatient clinics ignore hidden dangers of “safe” anesthetic Lidocaine, a widely used anesthetic, has seen poisoning deaths nearly triple in a decade, now accounting for 82% of local anesthetic fatalities. A new study reveals a 50% surge in lidocaine poisonings since 2016, driven by reckless overuse in outpatient clinics and emergency settings. Misperceptions of lidocaine’s safety lead to fatal overdoses, causing seizures, cardiac arrest, and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. This is Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: We turn now to trade. President Trump is standing by his August 1st deadline for trading partners to reach new trade agreements with the United States or face steep new country-specific tariffs. He posted on social media, quote, ”THE AUGUST FIRST DEADLINE IS THE […]

Delta Air Lines is testing a new AI-powered pricing system that sets fares based on individual customer profiles rather than traditional factors like seat availability or booking timing. Developed with Israeli startup Fetcherr, the system analyzes travelers' digital footprints, including browsing behavior, purchase history and possible financial indicators, to predict what they're willing to pay. The AI model currently powers about three percent of domestic bookings, with Delta aiming to expand that […]