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Tofu, or bean curd, originated in China over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. It spread across Asia, becoming a staple in Buddhist vegetarian diets, and gained global popularity in the 20th century. A complete source of plant-based protein, tofu contains all essential amino acids, heart-healthy fats, isoflavones (linked to hormonal balance) and key minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium. It is low in calories and carbs. Tofu can also lower LDL cholesterol […]

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. We look now at how the crackdown on asylum seekers and immigrants under the Trump administration is targeting labor activists, including the beloved immigrant farmworker organizer Alfredo Juarez, also known as “Lelo.” Supporters say he was kidnapped when agents with ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stopped him on […]

In an era of increasing natural disasters and emergencies, effective communication is often overlooked, but it is crucial for survival and staying informed during and after a crisis. During disasters, conventional communication methods like cell phones, the internet and landlines often fail, making it essential to have alternative tools and methods of staying connected. Jim Cobb's "Prepper's Communication Handbook" discusses a wide range of communication tools and techniques, from one-way radios like AM/FM […]

Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media is a new documentary that exposes the real-life consequences of the algorithms of big tech companies and their impact on children and teens. In 2022, social media companies made an estimated $11 billion advertising to minors in the U.S., where 95% of teenagers use social media. One in three teens uses social media almost constantly. “These products, they’re not designed to hook […]

Gabbard calls Trump the “Peace President” despite his support of attacks on Yemen and Gaza DNI Tulsi Gabbard labeled Donald Trump the "President of Peace" for his Middle East diplomacy (e.g., Abraham Accords) and pledged to end global conflicts, contrasting him with Joe Biden. But Trump's record undermines this claim — he supports U.S. airstrikes in Yemen (killing civilians) and backs Israel's assault on Gaza, which has caused mass Palestinian […]

Netanyahu Wants to Further Divide Gaza Strip as Daily Genocidal Attacks ContinueIsraeli Attack on Syria Kills 9; Suspected U.S. Strike on Yemen Kills 5Hungary Withdraws from ICC as Orbán Hosts Netanyahu, Wanted on War Crimes WarrantColumbia Students Chain Themselves to Gates to Protest University Collaboration with ICETrump Slaps Blanket Tariffs on All Imported Goods, Hikes Up "Reciprocal Tariffs" on Trade PartnersDisability Groups Sue Social Security Administration over Service Cuts Amid […]

Italy orders heightened security at Tesla dealerships after suspected anarchists destroy 17 vehicles in Rome Italian authorities increased security at Tesla dealerships after anarchists burned 17 EVs in Rome as part of a global anti-Musk campaign. The U.S. is treating similar attacks as domestic terrorism, with severe penalties for perpetrators. Italy’s deputy PM condemned the violence, calling it "unjustified hatred" and urging unity. Tesla showrooms in Germany, Sweden, and France were also […]

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. Global stock markets are tumbling after President Trump unveiled the biggest hike in global tariffs in modern U.S. history, including a 10% blanket tariff on all imported goods from about 185 countries. In addition, many U.S. trading partners, including the European Union, China […]

Norwegian FSA exposes firm’s fake insurance scam allowing Russian oil tankers to bypass sanctions • Norwegian authorities have uncovered a scam involving fake insurance documents allowing Russian oil tankers to circumvent sanctions. • Romarine AS, a small firm, is under investigation for providing forged insurance certificates to dozens of ageing tankers. • The case highlights the risks associated with unregulated tankers and the potential for environmental disasters. Uncovering the fraud In […]