(2020-04-08). Prisons: Breeding Grounds for Disease. Julian Assange's Life in Danger. globalresearch.ca The US gulag prison system is the world's largest by far, the largely unreported in the mainstream shame of the nation. | Official numbers significantly understate the true number of incarcerated inmates annually. | According to a Prison Policy Initiative analysis, nearly …
(2020-04-08). Julian Assange and Lockdown Injustice. globalresearch.ca Scribes covering the Julian Assange case must surely gawk with a sense of horrified wonder at each proceeding unfolding at the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. Assange is in a battle that can only be described as titanic, seeking to …
(2020-04-08). COVID-19 Coronavirus "Fake" Pandemic: Timeline and Analysis. globalresearch.ca On January 30, a far-reaching decision was taken by the WHO without the support of expert opinion at a time when the coronavirus outbreak was limited to Mainland China. 150 confirmed cases outside China, when the decision was taken, 6 in the US, 3 in Canada, 2 in the UK, etc. In early March, 430 cases in the US.
(2020-04-08). After the Lockdown: A Global Coronavirus Vaccination Program… globalresearch.ca The tendency is towards a Worldwide lockdown spearheaded by fear and media disinformation. Currently, hundreds of millions of people Worldwide are under lockdown. | What is the next step in the evolution of the COV-19 Crisis? A multibillion dollar coronavirus vaccination program to be implemented in the wake of the Lockdown.
(2020-04-08). University Bailouts, Funding and Coronavirus. counterpunch.org In a set of stable circumstances, funding higher education should be a matter of automatic persuasion. If you want an educated populace, the tax payer should muck in. In some countries, however, this venture is uneven. In the United Kingdom, the system remains divided, an echo of class stratification. In Australia, which took so many
(2020-04-08). Convalescent Plasma: A Therapy for COVID-19? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To develop a treatment for patients with COVID-19, researchers around the world are steadfastly exploring numerous angles, including testing existing antiviral drugs and new compounds. One potential treatment that has garnered attention is known as convalescent plasma therapy. The approach involves giving patients an infusion of antibody-rich plasma from people who have recovered from an infection …
(2020-04-08). 66,000 UK deaths projected by 'Institute' has 95 per cent 'uncertainty' value. truepublica.org.uk By TruePublica: There are many headlines in a range of national newspapers across the spectrum reporting that Britain could see as many as 66,000 COVID-19 deaths during the first wave of the current pandemic. This is new research published Tuesday (07/04), effectively making the outbreak in Britain by far the deadliest in Europe. In fact, …
(2020-04-08). Coronavirus: The Great Geopolitical Leveller. globalresearch.ca Coronavirus is indiscriminate. We have seen young and old affected, rich and poor. In the UK alone, we have seen the Prime Minister himself succumb to it and even Prince Charles. But this pandemic has repercussions beyond our nation states…
(2020-04-08). Corporate Buybacks Artificially Inflated Stock Prices to Bubble Levels. globalresearch.ca For many years on Wall Street, stock prices and true valuations diverged sharply — according to a Sanford Bernstein report. | When companies spend billions of dollars on earlier issued stock, their valuations are artificially inflated. | It's one of the performance …
(2020-04-08). Video: How COVID-19 Death Certificates Are Being Manipulated. Montana Physician Dr. Annie Bukacek. globalresearch.ca Dr. Annie Bukacek is a longtime Montana physician with over 30 years experience practicing medicine. Signing death certificates is a routine part of her job. | In this brief video, Dr. Bukacek blows the whistle on the way the CDC is …
(2020-04-08). As Washington Privatized Pandemic Preparation, the National Security State Left Americans Defenseless Against Coronavirus. globalresearch.ca Responsibility for pandemic preparation was privatized under the Obama and Trump administrations. It's time to face down the national security state that wasted trillions on imperial wars and abandoned Americans to fight coronavirus alone. | *** | Donald Trump's failure to …
(2020-04-08). "The Lancet" on Nicaragua — Cynical Disinformation Posing as Concern. globalresearch.ca Coverage of the COVID-19 epidemic in Nicaragua has become yet one more psy-warfare battleground between supporters of the US government supported right-wing opposition and the country's Sandinista government. | In the UK, "the Lancet" has long been a leading propaganda outlet …
(2020-04-08). Neoliberalism, Climate Change and the Future of Architecture. globalresearch.ca Introduction | What is the future for architecture in these times of climate change and economic crises? Should sustainability and affordability be a major factor in the design and development of future buildings? What about aesthetics? There are many individual examples …
(2020-04-08). Scientists find how Covid-19 tricks its way into the human body. thecanary.co The virus that causes Covid-19 acts like a "wolf in sheep's clothing" by using sugars to trick its way into the human body, according to new research.Scientists at the University of Southampton have created a model of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes Covid-19 which reveals how it disguises itself to enter human cells undetected.But they found that the virus is not as heavily protected as some others such as HIV.The team, led by Professor Max Crispin, says the model will provide "crucial and encouraging" information for scientists creating a vaccine.Prof Crispin explained that the Sars-CoV-2 virus has a larg…
(2020-04-08). Coronavirus Disease 2019 vs. the Flu. globalresearch.ca This comparative analysis by a prominent physician and scholar should reassure people. The media fear campaign tends to describe COV-19 as a dangerous and life threatening infection. | *** | Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19, the illness caused by the new
(2020-04-08). Venezuela Pres Maduro's Message to American people. indybay.org Oil rich Venezuela is again threatened with invasion, by Nazi Trump, with no opposition from any Democrat, sending an armada to Venezuela's shores, in the middle of a pandemic, under the obviously false pretext of drug-pushing, which the world knows Venezuela does not do. The democratically elected government of Nicolas Maduro has sent an open letter to the American people. See www.globalresearch.ca/letter-president-m……
(2020-04-08). US Gov Gives 1M Masks To Israel During Shortage, Coronavirus Censorship & Trump 'Holds' WHO Funding. 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 (4/7/19). 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 …
(2020-04-08). Open Letter to Condemn Trump Administration's Hypocritical Indictment on Drug Charges of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and High-Ranking Venezuelan Officials. globalresearch.ca We, the undersigned organizations and prominent individuals, condemn the false claims of criminal charges by the US government against the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other high-ranking officials with the pretext of their alleged involvement in international …
(2020-04-08). Video: US Confirms Deployment of Patriot Missiles in Iraq. Iran Prepares for Conflict in Strait of Hormuz. globalresearch.ca On April 5, a series of large explosions rocked the village of al-Kastan in southwestern Idlib injuring 8 people, including 3 members of the so-called White Helmets. According to local sources, an ammunition depot located in the civilian area inside …
(2020-04-08). They Told Us So. "This Was Not a Strike out of the Blue". Towards A New World Order… globalresearch.ca I cannot say "I told you so" because I did not. But I can say "They told us so" because they did. "They" being the alternate media that provided news and views that the mainstream media (MSM) would not touch …
(2020-04-08). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 update. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On today's Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, shares the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Poland discusses antibody testing, immunity, and how the scientific and research communities are collaborating to fight this disease. Click the player below: Mayo Clinic Q&A is available …
(2020-04-08). COVID-19 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (CRC): Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst. globalresearch.ca This week I spoke to Congolese native Jean-Claude Maswana, economics professor at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, about COVID-19 in DRC. | ANN GARRISON: Jean-Claude, reporting on your homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is always daunting. It's not …
(2020-04-08). COVID-19 expert explains what soap does to SARS-CoV-2 virus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Health experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to drive home the message that excellent hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent illnesses, such as COVID-19. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains what soap does to SARS-CoV-2, and other viruses …
(2020-04-08). UK- Australia COVID-19 Deaths, Deprivation Deaths in Developing Countries, Indigenous Avoidable Deaths. globalresearch.ca We are all shocked by the Covid-19-related carnage in Western Europe and the US in particular and fervently hope for an early end to the disaster. However it is timely to note huge avoidable deaths from deprivation in the Developing …
(2020-04-08). The COVID-19 Catastrophe: A Global Platform to Take Legal Action against the WHO and Corrupt Governments. globalresearch.ca Although there seems to be a passive acceptance by citizens of the measures imposed due to the fake coronavirus epidemic, this resignation is largely the consequence of the absence of leaders leading an effective resistance against the disguised coup d'état. …
(2020-04-08). Video: Infighting Among Turkish Proxies Erupts in Syria. Rocket Strike Hits US-operated Oil Facility in Iraq. globalresearch.ca Infighting among Turkish-backed groups has erupted near the town of Ras al-Ayn. According to local sources, conflicts over the captured houses and looted properties became the main reason of the conflict between members of the Sultan Murad armed group which …
(2020-04-08). Iran begins clinical trial of favipiravir for coronavirus treatment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) — The Iranian version of antiviral drug favipiravir, which is said to be effective in treating the coronavirus, has begun clinical trials through efforts of researchers at Shahid Beheshti Medical University.
(2020-04-08). More People Died of Suicide Last Week in Tennessee Than COVID-19. globalresearch.ca As we previously warned, this pandemic will bankrupt and kill more people from suicide than the virus will. When you sacrifice people's livelihoods, you create a difficult situation of desperation for many who will see no other way out. | We …
(2020-04-08). New COVID-19 project will use the power of smartphones to search for treatments. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers will look for potential new treatments for COVID-19 using the computing power of people's smartphones.
(2020-04-08). Will Covid-19 spur a peoples' bailout for the world's poorest? zcomm.org The question is whether Covid-19 will awaken us to the stark inequalities of our world, or does it simply represent a new cause of impoverishment for the vast swathes of humanity who have long been disregarded by the public's conscience?
(2020-04-08). Science Saturday: The importance of antibody testing in addressing COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If there's one thing the world has learned so far in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the important role of testing for the disease. The ability to know who has the virus and who doesn't provides critical information for people and entire regions. Early testing involved collecting cells from the back of the …
(2020-04-08). EARTH DAY 50: Virtual Kick-Off Event for Earth Week 2020. indybay.org Online event…
(2020-04-08). Pandemics, History, Science, Public Health, COVID-19 & Lessons For Today With Dr. Rutherford. indybay.org WorkWeek interviews Dr. George Rutherford who is a professor at UCSF and is a world expert on pandemics.
(2020-04-08). Imperial sails through to semi-finals of University Challenge. imperial.ac.uk Imperial students Brandon, Caleb, Richard and Conor have reached the semi-finals of BBC Two's popular quiz show University Challenge.
(2020-04-08). Gratitude pours in for Imperial staff and students during COVID-19. imperial.ac.uk Staff and students at Imperial College London have said a special thank you to colleagues and classmates during the COVID-19 outbreak.
(2020-04-08). Seminary student from Russia disinfecting thoroughfares in Qom. en.mehrnews.com QOM, Apr. 08 (MNA) — 34-year-old Mikhail Simonov from Russia who studies in Qom Seminary School has joined other fellow students in the efforts to battle the coronavirus by disinfecting roads and public places in Qom.
(2020-04-08). Meghan Markle Wants Hollywood Star Angelina Jolie to Become Her Mentor – Report. sputniknews.com The Telegraph earlier reported that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle allegedly plan to establish a non-profit empire, following their resignation as royals. The fund, Archewell will provide a number of services, including emotional counseling, nutrition and well-being courses, and education.
(2020-04-08). Xbox Game Pass, Steam Drop Massive Easter Holiday Treat For Gears 5 Fans, Offer 5 Days Free Gameplay. sputniknews.com Those under lockdown amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have been given a major Easter egg this weekend, allowing users five free days of intense gameplay on one of Microsoft's hit releases.
(2020-04-08). Applications now open for fellowship research program in Turkey. yenisafak.com Turkey launched a fellowship program for students to participate in vaccine and medicine research on the novel coronavirus, the country's technology and industry minister announced on Wednesday.Undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, will be able to apply to the Intern Researchers Fellowship Program (STAR), Mustafa Varank said on Twitter.The Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) said on its website that it supported research and development projects for protective products against the virus or products for diagnosis and treatment of the COVID-19 disease."
(2020-04-07). Deaths of Inequality: AOC on Black and Latinx Communities at Epicenter of Epicenter of the Pandemic. democracynow.org 
As COVID-19 deaths spike in African-American and immigrant communities, almost a third of New York City's infections are in Queens, one of the most diverse places in the world, and many in the hardest-hit neighborhoods are undocumented and working-class. We speak with Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represents the neighborhoods at the epicenter of the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, about how the Trump administration's response to the pandemic is causing "deaths of incompetence," "deaths of science denial" and "deaths of inequality."
(2020-04-07). Video: Collateral Murder 10 Years On. globalresearch.ca Today April 05, 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the WikiLeaks publication of the Collateral Murder video. | The video shows how two Apache helicopters murdered 11 Iraqi people including two Reuters journalists. | This is one of the publications Julian Assange…
(2020-04-07). Mandatory online classes not accessible for millions in Italy: Communist Youth. peoplesdispatch.org Italy's Communist Youth Front (FGC) has stated that the Italian government's decision to start compulsory online classes for students during the COVID-19 lockdown will exclude millions who do not have internet access. On April 6, Monday, the council of ministers, including education minister Lucia Azzolina, approved a new school decree making online teaching mandatory. | FGC argued that the decree formalizes a model of education which discriminates against the children of workers. According to Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) data, one in three families in the country does not own a computer or ta…
(2020-04-07). The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Exposing the Plague of Neoliberalism. truthout.org The current coronavirus pandemic is more than a medical crisis, it is also a political and ideological crisis. It is a crisis deeply rooted in years of neglect by neoliberal governments that denied the importance of public health and the public good while defunding the institutions that made them possible. At the same time, this crisis cannot be separated from the crisis of massive inequalities in wealth, income and power. Nor can it be separated from a crisis of democratic values, education and environment…
(2020-04-07). Coronavirus Is Being Covered Up & Suppressed Just Like The 1918 Spanish (Kansas) Flu. 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 (4/6/19). 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 …
(2020-04-07). Belfast researchers lead UK-wide coronavirus clinical trial. thecanary.co Belfast researchers are leading a UK-wide clinical trial offering cell therapy treatment for coronavirus patients with acute respiratory failure. | The team at the Queen's University Belfast is investigating the use of allogenic Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in patients with a complication known as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) caused by Covid-19. | The trial involves the use of MSCs, a type of cell derived from human tissue such as bone marrow or umbilical cord to treat the injury to the lung caused by Covid-19. | Health Minister Robin Swann has visited Northern Ireland's first Nightingale site a…
(2020-04-07). The COVID-19 Crisis: The Homeless and the Poor. How Can We Help Those under Duress. globalresearch.ca Global inequality and injustice have been heated topics and of deep social concern throughout human history. | In January 2020, OXFAM (Oxford Committee for Famine Relief), a reputable confederation of charitable organisations, declared in a widely circulated report "2,153 billionaires have …
(2020-04-07). Video: New York Medical Doctor: Is COVID-19 Really ARDS? Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome? It's Not Pneumonia? globalresearch.ca An interesting analysis by Dr. Cameron Kyle-Sidell, emergency medicine physician based in Brooklyn, New York, affiliated with the Maimonides Medical Center. | According to Dr. Kyle Sidell, COVID-19 is an "Oxygen Deprivation Disease" dissimilar from Pneumonia | "I am a physician …
(2020-04-07). Quercetin: A Made-in-Canada Solution to the Coronavirus Outbreak? globalresearch.ca Below are excerpts from an important article published by Fifteen years ago, a medical researcher named Michel Chrétien and his longtime collaborator Majambu Mbikay, a Congolese scientist, unhatched a theory in their Montreal laboratory. In the aftermath of …
(2020-04-07). SDS pushes University of Utah on COVID-19 after victory on counselors. fightbacknews.org Salt Lake City, UT – Every victory comes with new challenges and new setbacks. Organizers with Students for a Democratic Society are learning that lesson in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as they start a new struggle for hazard pay as well as refunds for fees and tuition. | SDS organizers left the University of Utah for spring break in high spirits after the school met their demands for more mental health counselors, a demand they had been making for months. When the promised new counselors are hired, the school will finally be in compliance with national guidelines on the counselor-to-student ratio. | Celebr…
(2020-04-07). Exposing 'Folly of Tying Health Coverage to Jobs,' New Study Estimates 7.3 Million More Uninsured in US by June. commondreams.org Employer-based health insurance during the current coronavirus outbreak, said one researcher behind the study, "is like an umbrella that melts in the rain." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
