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Casual restaurant chain TGI Fridays has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest of many restaurants raising the white flag. The Associated Press (AP) reported that the Dallas-based chain filed for bankruptcy in a Texas federal court on Saturday, Nov. 2. TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said in a statement that the restaurant's financial woes stemmed from the pandemic and its capital structure. The business is looking for ways […]

While Democratic candidates suffered major losses in this year’s U.S. elections, elsewhere on the ballot voters supported liberal positions. In the wake of tightening federal and state restrictions on abortion, historic ballot measures enshrining the right to an abortion passed in seven states, while other initiatives to raise the minimum wage and codify marriage equality also won by wide majorities. We’re joined by Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot […]

As a prepper, having a reliable food supply can help set your mind at ease. If you're preparing for emergencies like a power outage, a natural disaster or a civil war, knowing how to preserve food can help you provide for your family when SHTF. (h/t to MomWithAPrep.com) Detailed below are some food preservation methods that can benefit preppers. Canning (Water bath and pressure canning) Canning is a tried and tested food preservation method […]

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, with Juan González. We look now at how Spanish-language misinformation is targeting Latinx voters, a key demographic that could determine the outcome of this presidential election in key battleground states, including Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, where both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made dueling […]

The administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spent over $900 million in taxpayer dollars to fund the "We Can Do This" campaign that promoted the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to the general public. This information was made public following the completion of an investigation by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which started in April last year. Released on Oct. 23, the report sought to explore the […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: “The smell of death is everywhere.” Those are the words of the head of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, who is urging Israel to end its siege of northern Gaza. Lazzarini said, quote, “Our staff report they cannot find [food, water] or medical care. The smell of death is […]

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), a plant with a rich history and deep symbolism, has a unique blend of spiritual significance and medicinal uses. It embodies the concept of bitterness – both as a moral warning against injustice and as a representation of human suffering. Yet, this bitter plant has evolved beyond its metaphorical roots, revealing a wealth of medicinal properties that have captured the interest of herbalists and scientists alike. This bitter […]

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, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: As we continue our coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, we turn now to look at “How Israel has made trauma a weapon of war.” That’s a headline to a recent essay in The Guardian by our next […]

Growing police power has gravely distorted interactions between cops and citizens. Officers arrive with not just a gun and body armor but with wide-ranging legal immunities and both the privilege and training to lie to you during questioning. (Article by Patrick Eddington and James Craven republished from Reason.com) Now they want to force you to unlock your phone. The amount of personal data we keep on our smartphones is almost immeasurable, a reality the Supreme […]