Alternative News

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González, as we turn to Ecuador, where President Daniel Noboa won reelection in a runoff vote Sunday, according to preliminary results. PRESIDENT DANIEL NOBOA: [translated] This event has been historic. The victory has also been historic, a victory of more than 10 points, a victory of more […]

Navigating economic uncertainty: Jim Cobb’s blueprint for financial resilience in “The Prepper’s Financial Guide” Jim Cobb vividly describes economic collapse as a gradual, insidious process rather than a sudden event, drawing on historical examples like post-WWI Germany's hyperinflation, the Great Depression, Argentina's 1990s crisis, and the 2008 Great Recession. He emphasizes the critical first step of getting one's financial house in order by tackling debt. He advises creating a detailed […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We end today’s show with a new documentary series premiering today on HBO. Alex Gibney is the Academy Award-winning director of the HBO original The Dark Money Game. NARRATOR: In Mexico, it’s a bite. In China, it’s tea money. In America, it’s called campaign finance. […]

REPORT: 122M Americans may be exposed to dangerous levels of cancer-causing trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in tap water Over 100 million Americans are exposed to dangerous levels of cancer-causing trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in tap water, a byproduct of chlorination. TTHMs are linked to bladder, colorectal, and other cancers, as well as pregnancy complications, organ damage, and central nervous system effects. Exposure occurs through drinking, inhalation, and skin absorption (e.g., during showers). Nearly 6,000 U.S. […]

Israel Bombs Last Functioning Hospital in Northern Gaza1,600 Israeli Ex-Soldiers and Intelligence Agents Demand End to Assault on Gaza, Return of HostagesHouthis Say U.S. Attacks on Yemen Killed Seven, Wounded 2934 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Sumy, Ukraine, as Russia Bombs Palm Sunday CelebrationsU.S. Demands Control Over Ukrainian Gas Pipeline as Part of Arms-for-Minerals DealTrump Administration Ends Protected Status for Cameroonian and Afghan ImmigrantsJudge Rules Trump Admin Can Deport Mahmoud […]

Curcumin: A multifaceted polyphenol with NEURO-PROTECTIVE and anti-inflammatory properties that help one combat mental stress Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a spice central to Ayurvedic and traditional medicine, contains curcumin—a polyphenolic compound renowned for its therapeutic potential. Curcumin, one of three major curcuminoids (along with demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin), has been widely researched for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. This article explores curcumin’s nutrient profile, its role in combating inflammation, and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show with an update on Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate who helped organize campus protests against Israel’s assault on Gaza and who acted as a negotiator between the administration and the students. He’s been detained in Louisiana since ICE arrested him last month. An immigration judge ruled Friday the Trump administration has […]

U.K. police force faces backlash over recruitment policies that prioritize minorities West Yorkshire Police (WYP) allows ethnic minority candidates ("gold" status) to apply year-round, while White British, Irish, or Eastern European applicants ("bronze" status) must wait for limited recruitment windows. A WYP insider claims the system fast-tracks minority applicants, restricting opportunities for White candidates and creating an uneven hiring process. Critics argue the policy constitutes positive discrimination, raising concerns under the […]

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. President Trump is meeting in the White House today with the Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, saying the two are working together to, quote, “eradicate terrorist organizations.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted Sunday on social media, quote, “Last night, another 10 criminals from […]