(2020-01-08). Netflix roasted for leading viewers astray with 'health misinformation' in Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop show. rt.com 
Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness brand Goop has secured its own show on Netflix and anti-pseudoscience crusaders are demanding its cancellation, insisting the doyenne of jade vaginal eggs is hurting people with health misinformation. | Paltrow's medical faddism "does real harm" by contributing to the "erosion of critical thinking," University of Alberta researcher Tim Caulfield tweeted on Monday after Netflix posted a teaser for the premiere of "The Goop Lab" later this month, setting off a firestorm of panic among a certain stripe of science enthusiast. The idea of an entire show devoted to whatever bizarre health…
(2020-01-08). The Return of the Antiwar Movement: Memories and Intimations. counterpunch.org 
The turnout in Madison, Wisconsin, for an antiwar rally on Jan.4, was not bad, considering the students are out of town, many local Bernie devotees are busy canvassing in Iowa, and the weather was about as forbidding as usual in the Winter (it could always be worse). Somehow, the icy wind always sweeps off Lake More
(2020-01-08). Israel will shoot down rockets with space-age 'LASER SWORD'. rt.com 
Israel announced an upcoming addition to its aerial defense systems: a laser weapon that the country's defense minister says will be able to intercept rockets, guided missiles, and other projectiles lobbed at the Jewish state. | Israel has been developing laser weapons since the mid-1990s, yet the most promising such weapon — the US-Israeli-developed Nautilus Tactical High Energy Laser — was shelved in 2006 in favor of continued reliance on the Iron Dome missile batteries. | However, research has continued in the meantime, and Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett announced on Wednesday that a fun…
(2020-01-08). Video: Trump Calls Upon Iran: "We Should Work Together" globalresearch.ca On January 8, President Trump spoke from the White House following the Iran missile attack against two US military bases in Iraq in the night of January 8. | While US and Iraqi sources said "there were no known casualties" (CNN) …
(2020-01-08). Escalation? Iranian Missiles Strike Two US Military Bases in Iraq, "Slap in the Face" to the US, according to Tehran. globalresearch.ca The Trump regime's assassination of Iranian General Soleimani, Iraqi deputy PMU commander Muhandis, and others with them was a flagrant UN Charter breach — an act of war against both countries. | International law affirms the right of self-defense in response …
(2020-01-08). Reciprocal Escalation! Out of Control. globalresearch.ca Crises in the Middle East are by no means unusual. Instability in our region has, for decades, been the rule rather than the exception. But the current showdown between the US and Iran is nearing serious breaking point, if not …
(2020-01-08). Iran's Hero Has Fallen, and Now the World Is an Even More Dangerous Place. globalresearch.ca They say he came from a humble background, and worked himself up the ranks, becoming, as many believe, the second most powerful man in Iran. They say he had the chance to become the next Supreme Leader of the country….
(2020-01-08). Iran Targets US Base of Ain Al-Assad in Iraq. globalresearch.ca Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Muhammad Hussein Baqeri confirmed today that any new evil American action will face a more resolute response. | In a statement today, Baqeri said that the operation targeting the American base of Ain …
(2020-01-08). Iran Takes 5th and Final JCPOA Rollback Step. globalresearch.ca It took years of negotiations to conclude the landmark JCPOA nuclear deal in 2015 between Iran and P5+1 countries (Russia, China, UK, France and Germany + the EU). | Adopted unanimously by Security Council Resolution 2231, the agreement became binding international …
(2020-01-08). American Leadership Is Discredited — Will a New Leader Step Forward? globalresearch.ca This morning (January 7) Pompeo, the embarrassment we suffer as our Secretary of State, was on TV promising to "confront and contain" Iran. A political general was featured declaring that he had seen the intelligence reports and was certain that …
(2020-01-08). US Privatization Of Ukraine, Puerto Rico, PG&E & The Jeresko/Montosantos Conne. indybay.org Labor researcher and educator Ricardo Ortiz discusses the crisis of global capitalism and it's reflection in the privatization of Ukraine. He also connects the corruption with Puerto Rico and PG&E.
(2020-01-08). No Shame, No Honor, No Heart. globalresearch.ca The entire world now knows, as reported by the NY Times, that President Donald Trump personally "opted for the most extreme" option as he ordered the assassination of Iranian Gen. Qaseem Souleimani. In an article entitled " As Tensions with …
(2020-01-08). Worldwide Protests against 5G on January 25, 2020. globalresearch.ca Protests will take place in many countries on Saturday, January 25, 2020. This is the first Global Day of Protest against 5G. It is only the first of more to come until our voices are heard and the irradiation of …
(2020-01-08). New, Potentially "Catastrophic" Wiring Issues Found In Boeing 737 Max. globalresearch.ca As if Boeing needed any more bad news. | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted an internal audit in December of the Boeing 737 Max and found wiring issues could potentially cause a "catastrophic" short circuit at the rear of the …
(2020-01-08). Trump's Assassination Disaster. globalresearch.ca Is Trump yet ruing the day he lent his ear to the siren songs of the Iran-obsessed neocons? One can almost imagine the president, sitting in the makeshift situation room at Mar-a-Lago just a few days ago surrounded by the …
(2020-01-08). Iran Attacks US in Iraq, Soleimani's Diplomatic Mission & Trump Had Marines "Kill Protesters" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/7/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
(2020-01-08). Come Home, America: Stop Policing the Globe and Put an End to Wars-Without-End. globalresearch.ca "Let us resolve that never again will we send the precious young blood of this country to die trying to prop up a corrupt military dictatorship abroad. This is also the time to turn away from excessive preoccupation overseas to …
(2020-01-08). Trump EPA's Proposed "Secret Science" Rule Directly Threatens Children's Health. truthout.org The Trump administration is working to weaken U.S. environmental regulations in many areas, from water and air pollution to energy development and land conservation. One of its most controversial proposals is known as the " secret science" rule because it would require scientists to disc…
(2020-01-08). 'Stellar Nurseries': Colossal Baby Star Wave Surfed by Milky Way Is Largest Ever Known in Galaxy. sputniknews.com The grand current of nascent stars, which largely has been discovered by chance during 3D studies of a known stellar belt of a much smaller size, appears to be the "largest coherent gas structure" in our galaxy to date.
(2020-01-08). Headlines for January 8, 2020. democracynow.org Iran Strikes 2 Iraqi Bases in Retaliation for Soleimani's Assassination, McConnell Says He Has Enough Votes to Open Impeachment Trial Without Witnesses, Trump Declares Emergency for Puerto Rico Following Earthquake, Spain Poised to Form First Progressive Coalition Government Since 1930s, Argentina Deals Blow to Legitimacy of Venezuela's U.S.-Backed Opposition, Indian Workers & Students Launch Strike to Protest Privatization, Wet'suwet'en Nation Issues Eviction Notice to Workers of Pipeline Company in Canada, Planned Parenthood Attacked with Incendiary Device in Delaware, NYT: More Than 20 Shootings at After Schoo…
(2020-01-08). 'Multiple calls' in hunt for more victims of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga. thecanary.co Police are investigating further potential victims of Britain's worst serial rapist as Reynhard Sinaga's father said his son's punishment "fits his crimes". | The Indonesian student was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years on Monday after being convicted of drugging 48 men and filming himself sexually violating them in his Manchester city centre apartment after picking them up outside nightclubs near his home. | The 36-year-old was a "perpetual student", studying for a PhD in Manchester, thanks to his rich family — his father, reportedly a devout Catholic, is a wealthy banker in his home country…
(2020-01-08). 'Cancer to Humanity': Ex-White House Adviser on Twitter Trial for Mocking Greta 'Thunder Thighs'. sputniknews.com The teen eco-activist from Sweden turned 17 just several days ago yet has already managed to inspire student climate protests around the globe. She earlier scolded world leaders for "stealing" children's future and drew angry and condescending remarks from celebrities and top politicians, including Donald Trump.
(2020-01-08). SF Watch Party – National Online Teach-In: No War on Iran! indybay.org 2969 Mission Street, San Francisco…
(2020-01-08). Black | Sea's stuffed collard greens with anchovy | is the new sushi in Turkey. yenisafak.com A Turkish culinary art student in Rize has turned two prominent delicacies of the Black Sea region into the Far East's most popular dish, the "sushi roll."Seventeen-year-old Dilara Tàºràºt's seaweed-free staple is a combination of fried anchovies (hamsi) wrapped in rice, avocado and collard greens.The high school student layers the ingredients onto a bamboo sushi mat to prepare the rolls and slices it before serving. Tasty anchovies (hamsi), which could be considered Turkey's national fish, plays an essential role in Black Sea culture and cuisine.Locals have an emotional attachment to hamsi and have bee…
(2020-01-07). Australia, Your Country Is Burning — Dangerous Climate Change Is Here With You Now. therealnews.com 
This article originally appeared in The Guardian and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalistic collaboration to strengthen coverage of the climate story. | After years studying the climate, my work has brought me to Sydney where I'm studying the linkages between climate change and extreme weather events. | Prior to beginning my sabbatical stay in Sydney, I took the opportunity this holiday sea…
(2020-01-07). HBO's 'Watchmen': Who will guard the guards? peoplesworld.org 
HBO's Watchmen is a stunning achievement for television. It is an unblinking look at American right-wing populism and racism, through the eyes of lead Black characters in a science fiction comic book superstructure, a genre in sore need of the energy, creativity and political commitment that Watchmen brings. The original Watchmen, written in the 1980s …
(2020-01-07). 'The People With the Least Resources Are Now Shouldering the Greatest Burden' – CounterSpin interview with Kevin Kumashiro on student debt. fair.org 
Janine Jackson interviewed educator Kevin Kumashiro about student debt forgiveness for the June 28, 2019, episode of CounterSpin. This is a lightly edited transcript. | Media…
(2020-01-07). Some Pet Products Touted as CBD Don't Have Any. truthdig.com 
Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats. | But some of these products are all bark and no bite. | "You'd be astounded by the analysis we've seen of products on the shelf with virtually no CBD in them," said Cornell University veterinary researcher Joseph Wakshlag, who studies therapeutic uses for the compound. "Or products with 2 milligrams per milliliter, when an effective concentration would be between 25 and 75 milligrams per milliliter. There are plenty of fol…
(2020-01-07). Algerian President Says Libya's Tripoli Is a 'Red Line'. telesurenglish.net The president of Algeria Abdelmajid Tebboune warned Monday that Libya's capital, Tripoli is "a red line no one should cross," after forces loyal to military commander Khalifa Haftar reportedly killed 30 students Saturday when they bombed a military academy. | RELATED: | Libya Militias Divert EU Funds for Migrants, Exploit Them: Report | "Algeria strongly de…
(2020-01-07). Chile: College Admissions Test Suspended Due To Student Protest. telesurenglish.net The Department of Educational Evaluation, Measurement and Registration (Demre) of the University of Chile reported the suspension of the University Selection Test (PSU) in 64 schools in the country. | RELATED: | Chile's MPs Reject Proposal to Probe Troops' Abuses in Haiti | In a statement published by Radio Bío Bío, the agency argued that the measure se…
(2020-01-07). Week 13 of Asarco Strike sees more RedForEd donations. fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ — As one of the country's longest running strikes continues into week 13, educators from Arizona's RedForEd movement brought food donations to the picket line. The eight unions serving nearly 2000 workers at five Asarco copper mining operations have created a tradition at the Pima Mine: Sunday dinner. It's a beautiful display of worker solidarity and union power as striking workers and their families come eat a warm meal and enjoy their camaraderie. It is there that a van-full of non-perishable goods from Phoenix-area educators was delivered. | President of the Chandler Education Association, Ka…
(2020-01-07). The Jawaharlal Nehru University Attack Shows Just How Fascist The 'Modi Mob' Is. globalresearch.ca A mob of masked thugs broke into India's premier Jawaharlal Nehru University Sunday night and beat dozens of students who were protesting against their country's contentious "Citizenship (Amendment) Act", after which the victims accused the perpetrators of being allied with …
(2020-01-07). Trump and His Team Are Lying Their Way to War with Iran. globalresearch.ca President Trump ordering the killing of Qassem Soleimani is troubling on several fronts. The assassination has been treated as an act of war in Iran, uniting disparate political factions after a brutal crackdown on protesters in November. Now, U.S. forces …
(2020-01-07). Putin Should Take Control of the Iranian Situation Out of Israel's Hands. globalresearch.ca At this time, it is up to Israel whether or not war occurs between the US and Iran. Israel very much wants this war as a means of putting Iran and Syria into chaos, thus leaving Hezbollah isolated and unsupplied….
(2020-01-07). Impeach Trump for Acts of War on Iraq, Iran and Elsewhere. globalresearch.ca Trump's legal team reportedly prepared their strategy to challenge articles of impeachment by House Dems — yet to be sent to the GOP-controlled Senate for trial. | According to Law Professor Jonathan Turley, "(b)y rushing the impeachment and forcing a vote …
(2020-01-07). America, Where Great Literature Kicked the Bucket. globalresearch.ca Once in a while, people ask me: "Why did you accept the US citizenship, many years ago?" "After all," they say, "now you are one of the most vocal critics of the United States, and of the West in general."…
(2020-01-07). Canadian Peace Congress Condemns Imperial War Crimes. globalresearch.ca Dear Friends for Peace, | The Canadian Peace Congress condemns the murders of Iranian General Soleimani and others in the motorcade leaving Baghdad International Airport on January 3rd, 2020 as an act of war by the United States against Iraq and …
(2020-01-07). Landlocked Laos is Finally Being Unlocked. globalresearch.ca At face value, the Financial Times' article, "Laos's Belt and Road project sparks questions over China ambitions," reads like a politically-motivated attack on infrastructure development in Asia. Because it is. | The article's subheading, "High-speed train line in one of …
(2020-01-07). Major U.S. Military Contractors Stand to Reap Huge Windfalls from Escalation of Conflict with Iran. globalresearch.ca CEOs of major U.S. military contractors stand to reap huge windfalls from the escalation of conflict with Iran. This was evident in the immediate aftermath of the U.S. assassination of a top Iranian military official last week. As soon as …
(2020-01-07). Financial N-Option Will Settle Trump's Oil War. globalresearch.ca The bombshell facts were delivered by caretaker Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, during an extraordinary, historic parliamentary session in Baghdad on Sunday. | Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani had flown into Baghdad on a normal carrier flight, carrying a diplomatic passport. He …
(2020-01-07). Homelessness and Social Dislocation Across Canada. If Housing Is a Right We Should Take It. globalresearch.ca In Toronto and across Canada, homelessness has reached proportions that no rational and just society would tolerate and it constitutes an emergency situation. The Trump Administration, seeing levels of destitution in California that are producing social dislocation, is …
(2020-01-07). US Blocks Iran's Foreign Minister From Addressing UN Security Council. globalresearch.ca The U.S. government's actions would constitute a clear violation of the terms of a 1947 agreement requiring Washington to allow foreign officials to enter the country to conduct U.N. business. | United States Trump administration denied Monday a visa to Iran's …
(2020-01-07). 52 Stealth Fighter Jets Elephant Walk In Show Of Force Amid Threats Of War. globalresearch.ca With another 3,000 US troops preparing to deploy to the Middle East and six Boeing B-52 Stratofortress nuclear-capable bombers headed to a major US military base at Deigo Garcia, 52 stealth fighter jets conducted a Combat Power Exercise Monday amid …
(2020-01-07). Fragmentation in the "Axis of Resistance" Led to Soleimani's Death. globalresearch.ca It was not the US decision to fire missiles against the IRGC commander Brigadier General Qassem Soleimani that killed the Iranian officer and his companions in Baghdad. Yes, of course, the order that was given to launch missiles from the …
(2020-01-07). Don't Militarize the Heavens. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2020 that establishes a Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. armed forces — despite the landmark Outer Space Treaty of 1967, which designated space as a …
(2020-01-07). "Yankee Go Home" Is Chanted in Baghdad after Parliament Asks for US Troop Expulsion. globalresearch.ca Iraq's parliament met on Sunday and passed a resolution asking all 5,200 US troops to be expelled. After hearing of the Iraqi decision, US President Trump refused the request, balking at the democratic process of an elected body of a …
(2020-01-07). Trump has Placed the United States on a Collision Course with Iran. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump has placed the United States on a collision course with Iran. Why? To begin with, Trump it seems, has a personal animus toward Iran similar to the one that Bush Jr. had against Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Bush …
(2020-01-07). "Duck Soup": Donald Trump, Dancing to the Tune of the Military Industrial Empire. globalresearch.ca The 1933 Marx brothers film Duck Soup was meant to be a satirical look at Benito Mussolini, ruler of Italy. In the film the mythical country of Freedonia , ruled by the effervescent Rufus T. Firefly ( played by Groucho), …
(2020-01-07). Os Acordos McCloy-Zorin, 20 de Setembro de 1961. globalresearch.ca DECLARAàáàÉO CONJUNTA DE PRINCÂPIOS ACORDADOS PARA NEGOCIAàáàïES DE DESARMAMENTO | Os Estados Unidos e a URSS concordaram recomendar os seguintes princípios, como base para futuras negociaàßàµes multilaterais sobre desarmamento e exortaram outros Estados a cooperarem na obtenàßà£o de um acordo antecipado …
(2020-01-07). Video: Qassem Soleimani: Martyr of Iranian Revolution. globalresearch.ca For the first time in the history of Iran, a red flag was raised over the Holy Dome of Jamkaran Mosque in the holy city of Qom both symbolizing blood spilled unjustly and serving as a call to avenge a …