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Trump eases auto tariffs to boost domestic manufacturing as trade war strains industry President Donald Trump announced measures to ease the economic strain on automakers by exempting certain foreign auto parts from double tariffs and reimbursing already paid duties, aiming to stabilize the industry. The policy seeks to reconcile Trump's protectionist agenda with the reality that automakers rely on global supply networks, offering temporary relief while pushing for long-term domestic […]

"I Am Not Afraid of You": Mohsen Mahdawi Sends Message to Trump After Release from ICE DetentionUNRWA Warns Lives of Gaza's Children in the Balance as Israeli Blockade Stretches into Third MonthIsraeli News Investigation Confirms Biden Administration Did Not Try to End Genocide in GazaFighting Near Damascus Kills 30 People; Israel Launches Airstrike on SyriaU.S. and Ukraine Sign Deal for Joint Natural Resources Investment FundCNN: Trump Administration in Talks to […]

Factory closures, mass layoffs hit China’s manufacturing sector amid U.S. trade war China's economy faces severe pressure as U.S. tariffs (including a 145 percent levy on some imports) trigger factory closures, mass layoffs and a surge in worker protests, particularly in export-heavy regions like Guangdong and Zhejiang. Hundreds of workers across Sichuan, Inner Mongolia and other provinces are protesting unpaid wages and benefits, with some resorting to extreme measures like […]

"We Are Starving the Children of Gaza": WHO Issues Damning Warning as Israeli Genocide ContinuesGaza-Bound Freedom Flotilla Attacked in International WatersIsrael Launches Airstrikes on Syria for Second Time This WeekMike Waltz Removed as National Security Adviser After "Signalgate," Nominated for U.N. AmbassadorMay Day Protests Decry Trump, "Billionaire Takeover," Attacks on ImmigrantsTurkish Police Arrest Hundreds in Istanbul May Day ProtestsU.S. Judge Blocks Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act to Expel Immigrants […]

“Wartime Homefront Essential Skills” on BrightU: How billions of microbes can save your garden and your health In episode 6 of "Wartime Homefront Essential Skills," Marjory Wildcraft and Tom Bartels discussed how a thriving garden depends on billions of bacteria, fungi and nematodes working symbiotically — similar to the human gut microbiome — to create nutrient-rich, resilient soil. This episode explored how plants release root exudates to feed microbes, which […]

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, with Amy Goodman in Baltimore. Hi, Amy! AMY GOODMAN: Hi, Nermeen. And welcome to all our listeners, readers and viewers around the country and around the world. I’m here in Baltimore, where thousands are attending the national meeting of Jewish […]

U.S.-India energy pact undermines climate orthodoxy while solidifying counter-Chinese alliance The U.S. and India formalized a trade agreement prioritizing fossil fuels and energy security, facilitating American LNG exports and joint offshore exploration. The deal strengthens economic ties and counters Western climate policies, reflecting India’s strategic shift toward energy diversification and reduced reliance on Middle Eastern gas. India’s GAIL secured a long-term deal for 1 million metric tons of U.S. LNG […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. Millions around the world celebrated the International Workers’ Day of May Day on Thursday, including hundreds of thousands here in the United States. Unions and immigrant rights groups led rallies in every state against the Trump administration’s attack on labor protections, immigrants and asylum seekers, diversity initiatives and federal employees. In […]

“The Dopamine Revolution” by Sean David Cohen and Dr. Mahsin Habib offers simple strategies to boost dopamine levels naturally Dopamine impacts mood, energy, focus and metabolism. Low levels cause fatigue, cravings, poor sleep and weight gain. "The Dopamine Revolution" by Sean David Cohen and Dr. Mahsin Habib offers natural, jargon-free strategies to boost dopamine through diet, sunlight and lifestyle changes. Processed seed oils (like canola and soybean oil) promote inflammation, […]