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Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) has been used for healing purposes since ancient times, with its name "Althea" deriving from the Greek word "althos" meaning "healer." Marshmallow root is beneficial in soothing sore or cracked nipples during breastfeeding. However, its safety for nursing mothers and infants is still being studied. A 2014 animal study found that marshmallow root extract may influence thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is important for energy metabolism. Topical use of marshmallow […]

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: We turn now to Ukraine, where residents are bracing for another winter of war as the U.N. estimates 60% of its electricity-generating capacity has been destroyed. Russian troops are now reportedly within two miles of the key eastern […]

Dismissed: Manslaughter charge dropped after jury deadlocks twice in Daniel Penny trial Manhattan prosecutors dismissed the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of using a chokehold that led to Jordan Neely's death during a subway encounter, after jurors were deadlocked twice on the charge. Penny maintains his actions were self-defense to protect himself and other passengers from Neely, a homeless man with a history of erratic behavior, […]

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: We end today’s show looking at what some are calling Donald Trump’s #MeToo Cabinet, from Pete Hegseth to Linda McMahon to Trump himself. A number of Trump’s Cabinet picks have been accused of sexual misconduct or covering up […]

Sen. Lindsey Graham threatens sanctions against Turkey if it proceeds with military operation against Syrian Democratic Forces Sen. Lindsey Graham warns that if Turkey proceeds with a military operation against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), he will propose sanctions against Turkey. Graham emphasizes the importance of maintaining control over approximately 50,000 ISIS prisoners held by the SDF in northeastern Syria to prevent their release. The senator suggests establishing a demilitarized buffer […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show with the latest developments in Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to carry out the largest deportation campaign in American history when he takes office next month. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the human and economic toll of Trump’s plan, which threatens some 13 million undocumented immigrants. […]

Trump vows to revive U.S. energy dominance with “drill, baby, drill” agenda President-elect Donald Trump pledges to prioritize domestic energy production, marking a departure from Biden’s administration, which faced criticism for its stance on fossil fuels. Trump’s plans include easing drilling restrictions, expanding energy infrastructure, increasing natural gas exports, and ramping up drilling on federal lands, aiming to solidify the U.S. as the world’s leading oil producer. Trump vows to undo […]

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. We turn now to Haiti, the site of a horrific massacre this week. The leader of a powerful armed group in Haiti killed as many as 184 people in Cité Soleil, a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. Most, if not all, the victims were elderly […]

Ferrari won’t let you buy their cars unless you pass their “social status” check Ferrari would not allow customers to buy their cars unless they pass a "social status" background check. This "requirement" imposed by the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was met with raised eyebrows as it recently claimed to be committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, Ferrari endorsed […]