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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. The first-ever pope from the United States has been chosen to lead 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on the second day of the conclave. He’s chosen the name Leo XIV, suggesting a possible emphasis on social justice. Pope […]

U.K. asylum costs will triple to £15.3B over the next decade amid surge in small boat migrants, NAO reports The U.K. government’s asylum housing costs are projected to triple to £15.3 billion over the next decade, far exceeding initial estimates, due to increased small boat arrivals and reliance on expensive accommodations like hotels. Private firms (Serco, Clearsprings, Mears) profit from lucrative contracts, with hotels accounting for 76% of recent spending—costing […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: I want to bring our next guest into this conversation. He’s back in Rome, Italy: Peter Isely. He is a survivor of sexual assault by a Catholic priest as a 13-year-old boy growing up in Wisconsin. Peter is one of the founders and global affairs chief of SNAP, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests. SNAP’s […]

Blackstrap molasses, derived from sugarcane or sugar beets, has been used since ancient times (dating back to 500 B.C. in India and China). It became a key commodity during the colonial era and was later recognized as a superfood in the 20th century due to its nutrient density. Unlike refined sugar, blackstrap molasses retains essential nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, B vitamins and antioxidants. It can help with anemia, bone health […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman. In his last public appearance before his death, Pope Francis addressed Easter Sunday Mass and repeated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza. As his final gift, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be turned into a mobile healthcare unit for children in Gaza. He gave his […]

Trump proposes an 80% tariff on Chinese goods, reversing earlier reports of a cut to 50-54%, escalating trade tensions ahead of critical negotiations. Markets briefly plunged before stabilizing as investors reacted to Trump’s surprise announcement, signaling uncertainty over trade war de-escalation. U.S. businesses face severe financial strain, with tariffs inflating costs and disrupting supply chains, forcing some companies to consider selling assets. White House officials temper expectations, stating negotiations are preliminary and full […]

We go to Memphis for an update after jurors acquitted three former Memphis police officers of the murder of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black father who died after the officers brutally beat him during a traffic stop in January 2023. The group beating was caught on video, provoking widespread outrage and calls for police reform. The three officers still face sentencing after they were convicted of separate federal charges, along […]

Trump administration seeks SCOTUS intervention to end protections for 350,000 Venezuelans The Trump administration petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Venezuelans, risking their deportation and overturning a lower court ruling that blocked the expiration of protections. The TPS program shields migrants from unsafe conditions (e.g., war, disasters), and Venezuela was designated in 2021 due to its economic and political crisis. However, the administration […]

Inflammatory foods linked to early puberty in girls, raising health concerns later in life Girls in Western nations now start puberty earlier, with first periods averaging age 12 compared to 17 in the 1850s, raising long-term health risks. A new study links inflammatory diets high in processed meats and sugar to earlier puberty, while anti-inflammatory foods delay it, regardless of body weight. Early puberty increases risks of breast cancer, heart disease, […]