Daily Archives: May 29, 2020

2020-05-29: News Headlines

Manuel W Hetzel, Bassirou Bonfoh (2020-05-30). [Correspondence] Towards more balanced representation in Lancet Commissions. thelancet.com Enthusiastically, Richard Horton1 reports on the foundation of the Italian Institute of Planetary Health at a time when youth strikes, an emerging pandemic of a new coronavirus, and burning forests remind us of our planet being in jeopardy. We agree that something must change so that the undoubtable advances in science and medicine that were made since the time of Lucretius translate into a better life for all humans, no matter who they are, where they were born, and where they live and work.1 Yet, the lamented crisis of trust in science and medicine cannot be overcome by concepts of global health or planetary he…

Moira Casados Cassidy (2020-05-29). Lessons from a labor leader: Denver teacher strike of 2019. liberationnews.org "…workers like us have the power to defeat capitalism…when we organize and fight, we win."

Stephen Lendman (2020-05-29). The Great US 2020 Wealth Transfer Heist. Deep Inequalities in US Society. globalresearch.ca In less than three-and-a-half years in office, Trump oversaw the Great GOP 2017 tax cut heist. | It handed corporate America and high-net-worth individuals a multi-billion dollar bonanza of enhanced wealth — followed this year by what I call 9/11 2.0, …

Stephen Lendman (2020-05-29). How Far Will the Trump Regime and Congress Push China? globalresearch.ca The US is waging undeclared war on China by other means. | Trump and congressional hardliners escalated things beyond where their predecessors went. | What's going on is all about aiming to undermine China's growing political, economic, financial, industrial, technological, and military …

Special to Workers World (2020-05-29). CUNY and the struggle against COVID-19 cuts. workers.org Special to Workers World The City University of New York is the largest urban public university system in the United States. It has 275,000 students, spread over 11 senior colleges funded by New York state; seven community colleges, funded by New York City; and seven postgraduate institutions. Its students are . . . |

David Ruccio (2020-05-29). Corporate university—pandemic edition. mronline.org Will colleges and universities reopen in the fall? That's the question on the minds of many these day—administrators, faculty, staff, students, and their families, not to mention the communities in which they live.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2020-05-29). Michel Chossudovsky: Biographical Summary. globalresearch.ca There are a number of deliberate "errors" and omissions in Michel Chossudovsky's wikipedia entry. Defamatory statements. | The same applies to the wikipedia entry for Global Research which has been merged with Chossudovsky's entry. | Below is a biographical summary focussing …

Paul Antonopoulos (2020-05-29). Trump Is No Longer Interested in Trade Deal with China? globalresearch.ca U.S. President Donald Trump is losing interest in the trade deal he made with China, according to his economic adviser, and the reason could be that as we progress further into the election season, fixing relations with China is less …

Stephen Sefton (2020-05-29). The US Violent Failed Coup against Nicaragua. The Falsity of Western Media. globalresearch.ca On May 28th 2018, the organizers of that year's violent failed coup attempt executed a carefully planned, well coordinated attack to destroy the pro-government Sandinista radio station Nueva Radio Ya. During the attack,

Ari Paul (2020-05-29). Coverage of School Reopening Needs to Include School Workers. commondreams.org School closures have created some of the most trying ordeals for families in this pandemic. (Photo: carl_hfser/flickr) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files…

South Front (2020-05-29). Video: Turkish Army Suffers Casualties in Southern Idlib. globalresearch.ca One Turkish soldier died and another was injured in an IED attack in Syria's southern Idlib, the Turkish Defense Ministry reported late on May 27. The incident happened while units of the Turkish Army and the Turkish-backed militant group Sham …

Philip Giraldi (2020-05-29). Trump the "Peace Candidate": Contemplating War During Pandemic against Two Global Competitors. Nuclear Weapons "Tests" against China and Russia. globalresearch.ca Let us consider why the Donald Trump White House is currently considering

WSWS (2020-05-29). White House considers expelling Chinese graduate students and researchers. wsws.org The Trump administration is reportedly planning to expel some three to five thousand Chinese graduate students and researchers.

Anna Fazackerley (2020-05-29). We can't yet say what's on offer in September, UK universities tell freshers. theguardian.com As the deadline to accept a place approaches, universities are unable to promise lectures, seminars, halls or a nightlife

Zoe PC (2020-05-29). In Colombia, the pandemic is widening inequality in access to education. peoplesdispatch.org Popular educator, professor and militant Harold García discusses how the pandemic has put stress on the public education system of Colombia and made access to education even less equal…

Richard Adams education editor (2020-05-29). Soas to slash budgets and staff as debt crisis worsens in pandemic. theguardian.com Exclusive: fears of takeover after auditors question whether London-based institution can continue,

WSWS (2020-05-29). Letter from an American teacher: "In a pandemic, no one is safe unless we are all safe." wsws.org The WSWS Teacher Newsletter has received this letter from a high school AP Biology teacher in the Bay Area, California for publication.

WSWS (2020-05-29). With support from the teacher unions, Trump demands the unsafe reopening of schools "ASAP" wsws.org As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in 24 states, Trump is recklessly demanding the immediate reopening of schools, while the American Federation of Teachers has pledged its full support.

Mark Rice-Oxley (2020-05-29). The best of a bad situation: this week's Covid-19 silver linings. theguardian.com Not all the news is grim. The Upside report uncovers the latest bright sides and uplifting storiesThere's a mean old phrase out there about the relative skills of the teaching profession: "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach."It needs updating for the coronavirus era. More than two months after our educators were ordered into confinement and told to instruct their charges using little more than unfamiliar software and bags of enthusiasm, we need a new epigram.

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2020-05-29). Future Perspectives of Russia-Africa Cooperation. globalresearch.ca While celebrating the Africa Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Russia's commitment to offer support and participate in the sustainable development processes in Africa. In a videoconference held May 28 with local and foreign media, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman …

Global Research News (2020-05-29). Video: How to Start a Riot? Police Provocateurs Dressed up as "Activists" at Peaceful Anti-Globalization Rally. globalresearch.ca Peaceful protesters stop police provocateurs from starting a riot at the Stop the SPP protests in Montebello Quebec in 2007. | "About 1,200 protesters were in the small resort town near Ottawa as Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with U.S. …

Mark Taliano (2020-05-29). Fabricated Shocks and Open Windows. globalresearch.ca Fabricated shocks open the window to Emergency laws and emergency guidelines that would otherwise require more transparency. | The shock surrounding Covid-19 — a virus with Low Infection Fatality rates — precipitated changes to procedures and guidelines concerning the diagnosis of …

Niko Georgiades (2020-05-29). Minneapolis Police Murder Handcuffed Man with Neck-Kneel. globalresearch.ca "I can't breathe" were some of the last words of the latest victim to police terror. | Memorial Day in Minneapolis saw the echoing of the same words as Eric Garner before he was killed by police six years …

Lila York (2020-05-29). The Gates / Fauci Vaccine Developed by Moderna. Video Featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Andrew Kaufman. globalresearch.ca This is a four-minute video featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Andrew Kaufman that explains exactly what is in the Gates/Fauci covid19 vaccine currently being developed by Fauci's own vaccine company, Moderna. | Most of the vaccines currently under process …

Global Research News (2020-05-29). Selected Articles: The Horrific Minneapolis Police Killing of George Floyd. globalresearch.ca Do you value the reporting and in-depth analysis provided by Global Research on a daily basis? | Click to | * * * | |

Labor Video Project (2020-05-29). Don't Kill Our Campus! CCSF Art Students Do Art & MusicTo Save Ft. Mason & Stop Sell-offs. indybay.org San Francisco City College art students had a modeling class at the Ocean campus to call for the protection of the campus at Ft. Mason. The pro-privatization interim chancellor supported by the CCSF Board of Trustees President Shanell Williams and the board majority supported the appointment of former corrupt Chancellor Mark Rocha's crony Dianne Gonzalez. Gonzalez is attacking the ESL program by firing faculty and wants to sell or shutdown campuses.

Posted by Lynda Carson (2020-05-29). Gray Panther Alert: Thur May 28, Online Teach-In: COVID Crisis in California Nursing Homes. indybay.org Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis In California Nursing Homes In California: Posted by Lynda Carson, from the Gray Panthers of Berkeley, and Alameda County:…

imperial.ac.uk (2020-05-29). Imperial PhD student named in community of Europe's best young innovators. imperial.ac.uk Swapnil Jagtap has been named as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Europe for his research on reducing the carbon impact of aviation.

_____ (2020-05-29). Showing two fingers to 'the science'? BoJo gives green light to lockdown lifting despite NO CHANGE in coronavirus threat level. rt.com The UK government has been accused of reneging on its promise to always be led "by the science," after its signaled lockdown measures will be relaxed — even though coronavirus threat levels will not be lowered. | During Downing Street's daily briefing to the media on Friday, it was confirmed that the easing of lockdown and social distancing measures will still go ahead as planned from Monday, even though the threat coronavirus poses to the country has not changed. | PM Boris Johnson had told MPs on Wednesday that he was optimistic the Covid-19 alert system could be lowered from level 4 to level 3, but th…

yenisafak (2020-05-29). S.Korea's school opening faces new COVID-19 challenge. yenisafak.com South Korea is witnessing tremendous pressure on its move to open schools after the country witnessed a new spike in deadly coronavirus cases.The government said on Friday quarantine and physical distancing measures will be strictly enforced in schools while it is also mulling limiting the number of students physically attending the classes in capital Seoul, local Yonhap news agency reported.South Korea has allowed the phase-wise opening of schools which remained closed since March this year due to the pandemic. Nearly 3 million students resumed classes early this week.Vice Education Minister Park Baeg-beom annou…

Brian Shilhavy (2020-05-29). "Mass Sterilization": Kenyan Doctors Find Anti-fertility Agent in UN Tetanus Vaccine. globalresearch.ca This article is of relevance to the ongoing debate on vaccines. | It was first published in February 2015 | According to

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick (2020-05-29). I've Signed Death Certificates During COVID-19. Here's Why You Can't Trust Any of the Statistics on the Number of Victims. globalresearch.ca As an NHS doctor, I've seen people die and be listed as a victim of coronavirus without ever being tested for it. But unless we have accurate data, we won't know which has killed more: the disease or the lockdown?…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2020-05-29). Bolivia's Parliament Summons "Interim President" Jeanine àÅñez to Clarify Corruption Scandal. globalresearch.ca The coup d'état carried out in Bolivia was the starting point for a major wave of social, political and economic setbacks in the country. Bolivia is the poorest country in South America, with very high poverty rates, however, during the …

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2020-05-29). Future Perspectives of Russia-Africa Relations. globalresearch.ca While celebrating the Africa Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Russia's commitment to offer support and participate in the sustainable development processes in Africa. In a videoconference held May 28 with local and foreign media, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman …

Leonid Savin (2020-05-29). The Volleys of an Information War Against China. globalresearch.ca A strategic information campaign against a particular state usually involves a number of elements and layers. While officials and diplomats gradually increase the aggressiveness of their rhetoric, "independent" media outlets publish a range of articles from life stories to special …

KCIBAKIMKWIPRCID (2020-05-29). 'We are losers in this crisis': research finds lockdowns reinforcing gender inequality. theguardian.com Campaign groups warn women across Europe risk being pushed back into traditional roles

Germán Gorraiz López (2020-05-29). Towards a "Soft Coup" in Spain? globalresearch.ca The Spanish State establishment would be made up of the financial-business, political, military, Catholic hierarchy, university and mass media sub-elites of the Spanish State, natural heirs to the legacy of General Franco who would have engulfed all decision-making spheres (according …

Craig Murray (2020-05-29). Political Crisis in UK: Let's "Move on" From Boris. globalresearch.ca Boris has a new slogan, "Move on", which he deployed repeatedly today in his appearance before the House of Commons Liaison Committee. Remembering short slogans is fairly well the extent of his political skills, and he contrived to look pleased …

Terry Burrows (2020-05-29). The Toronto G20 Riot Fraud: Undercover Police engaged in Purposeful Provocation. globalresearch.ca Identical Boots Exposed Undercover Police Provocateurs…

Samuel Gilbert (2020-05-29). US south-west in grip of historic 'megadrought', research finds. theguardian.com Intensified by climate change, the current 20-year arid period is one of the worst on record, with wide-ranging effectsWhen Ken Pimlott began fighting US wildfires at the age of 17, they seemed to him to be a brutal but manageable natural phenomenon. Related:

Derrick Broze (2020-05-29). Your "Immunity Passport" Future Begins to Materialize as Airlines Call for Digital ID Tracking Systems. globalresearch.ca The world's largest airline trade group has called for immunity passports, thermal screening, masks, and physical distancing to be a part of the industry's strategy for returning to "normal" operations. | The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which

Dr. John Lott (2020-05-29). Video: Dr. John Lott: More Money to Hospitals for COVID-19 Deaths. globalresearch.ca Dr. John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center has said the recorded coronavirus death toll may be a dramatically overstated. | One America's John Hines sat down with him to learn more. | You have looked at the Numbers. | There is …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2020-05-29). Managing levels of specific protein, mineral early in COVID-19 may prevent severe illness. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX ? Managing levels of calcium in the blood and the protein albumin early on in COVID-19 may prevent patients from progressing to severe illness and death, a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the journal Gastroenterology found. The findings are based on the remarkably similar clinical features and autopsy results of patients who died …

imperial.ac.uk (2020-05-29). New materials could make greener fast-charging batteries. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have created a fast-charging battery prototype that uses sodium instead of lithium, potentially leading to more sustainable batteries.

Julia Conley (2020-05-29). With Nation Focused on Pandemic, Trump Interior Dept. to Greenlight Killing of Bear Cubs and Wolf Pups in Their Dens. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump's National Park Service plans to

_____ (2020-05-29). Scheer Intelligence: The 'Mass Murder Program' Behind America's Rise To Power. popularresistance.org The Cold War—how it was fought and brutally won by the U.S. on global scale—has defined international politics for more than half a century. That is the central argument of journalist Vincent Bevins' new book, "The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World." Through meticulous research and extensive interviews with over a hundred people in more than a dozen countries and several languages, Bevins connects the dots between a U.S.-sponsored terror scheme that killed more than a million civilians in Indonesia in the 1960s, and the slaughter of le…

sputniknews (2020-05-29). Russia Wants to Unlock 4.5 Billion Year Old Secret by Gathering Soil Samples From Across the Moon. sputniknews.com Russia is one of several space powers with plans to return to the Moon in the coming years, and has expressed a willingness to cooperate with NASA in this area. However, Roscosmos has also warned that the Trump administration's recent 'Artemis Accords' plans to divvy up the Moon are comparable to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

en.mehrnews (2020-05-29). No. of Iranian knowledge-based firms to grow by 2021: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Head of Strategic Technology Development Center of Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology Esmaeil Ghaderifar revealed the growth in the number of knowledge-based companies up to twofold by 2021.

sputniknews (2020-05-29). Hopes of Alien Life Fuelled by Presence of Earth-Sized Planet Around Nearest Star Revealed in Study. sputniknews.com Fresh observations have revisited the rather dim red dwarf star, Proxima b, orbiting roughly in the middle of the habitable zone around the star Proxima Centauri, that was first studied by a group of astronomers using the High Accuracy Radial-velocity Planet Searcher (HARPS) at the European Southern Observatory at La Silla, Chile.

Andrey Areshev (2020-05-29). German Official Leaks Report Denouncing Corona as 'A Global False Alarm'. strategic-culture.org Germany's federal government and mainstream media are engaged in damage control after a Some of the report key passages are: | The dangerousness of Covid-19 was overestimated: probably at no point did the danger posed by the new virus go beyond the normal level. | The people who die from Corona are essentially those who would statistically die this year, because they have reached the end of their lives and their weakened bodies can no longe…