Monthly Archives: June 2022

2022-06-30: News Headlines

RT (2022-06-30). Russia Challenges Western Accusations at UN Security Council. dissidentvoice.org Caleb Maupin reports on the recent allegation of Russian missile targeting an shopping center in Ukraine, dismissed by Russia at the United Nations.

Peace council, Birgit Naujeck (2022-06-30). Negotiating at last and The Russian-American Friendship. indybay.org In fact, Russia's war is a response to NATO's eastward expansion, long criticized by the peace movement, and to Western policies of rearmament and confrontation, by which Russia feels more and more existentially threatened. It began as early as the 1990s with the expansion of NATO – contrary to clear, binding commitments to Moscow…

Jim McIlroy (2022-06-30). 20,000 teachers strike for better pay, conditions. greenleft.org.au More than 20,000 teachers marched from Hyde Park to New South Wales Parliament to demand a pay rise and better teaching conditions. Jim McIlroy reports.

JANET (2022-06-30). Title IX weakened by SCOTUS Roe ruling. iacenter.org June 27, 2022 June 23 marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal legislation mandating equal opportunities for men's and women's participation in education, including sports. The very next day, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down another 50-year-old decision — Roe v. Wade — thus denying women and girls protected by Title IX their bodily autonomy to choose when or whether to bear children. Title IX states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or acti…

____ (2022-06-30). China publishes major science projects in 2022. ecns.cn Thirty major science projects, including 10 frontier issues of science, 10 engineering technical issues, and 10 industrial technical issues, were published by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) on Monday.

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 45% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/9qUM8FHQyVE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…

Staff (2022-06-30). Russia condemns Israeli regime attacks on Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA)— Speaking at a meeting of the UN Security Council, the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, condemned the Zionists' airstrikes on Damascus airport.

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-30). Patients treated with monoclonal antibodies during COVID-19 delta surge had low rates of severe disease, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study of 10,775 high-risk adult patients during the COVID-19 delta variant surge in late 2021 finds that treatment with one of three anti-spike neutralizing monoclonal antibodies for mild to moderate symptoms led to low rates of severe disease, hospitalization, ICU admission and mortality, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. Among patients treated at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Wisconsin from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1, 2021, who received bamlanivimab/etesevimab, casirivimab/imdevimab or sotrovimab,…

Peter Maiden (2022-06-30). Abortion Rights Rally in Fresno June 28. indybay.org People protested the anti-abortion Supreme Court decision at Fresno City Hall on Tuesday, June 28.

____ (2022-06-30). China's epidemic prevention ad control policy science-based, correct and effective: Chinese FM. ecns.cn

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-30). Science Saturday: The art and science of never giving up. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anya in February 2018, just before being discharged after her third brain surgery. Photo credit: Colleen Kelly In March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, Anya Magnuson's own health was in crisis. The 21-year-old Minnesotan had already endured four brain surgeries, 35 lumbar punctures and about 11 weeks of hospitalization. At various times during the preceding 28 months, she was treated for fungal meningitis, an inflammatory disease known as neurosarcoidosis, and finally a rare blood…

Shotgun Players (2022-06-30). Saturday 7/23: Ashby Stage Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Mural Unveiling. indybay.org Ashby Stage | 1901 Ashby Ave | Berkeley, CA 94703…

WSWS (2022-06-30). Australia: Striking NSW teachers oppose intolerable working conditions and pay cuts. wsws.org Despite the commonality of the struggles by educators, nurses and other public sector workers, the unions are desperately seeking to divide workers and suppress discussion of the political issues they all confront.

Imperial.ac.uk (2022-06-30). Imperial launches international scholarships for IB students. imperial.ac.uk Imperial is launching a new scholarship programme for international students studying the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-06-30). Friday 7/29: Stolen Legacy: California Pioneers of African Descent. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street | Financial District…

Schools & Labor Against Privatization (2022-06-30). Saturday 7/9: SLAP Oakland Ed Conf: Fight Against the Destruction of Public Education & Public Services. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hengenberger | Oakland, Ca…

SCOTUS ruled wrongly (2022-06-30). People pour into Federal Bldg Plaza to Express their Outrage on Day of Decision. indybay.org Protesters spilled into the streets on June 24 soon after the much anticipated Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was announced.

Staff (2022-06-30). Iran spearheads campaign against narcotics. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA)— As many as 3,800 forces have lost their lives and 12,000 others have been injured in the fight against drug trafficking; the statistics convince everyone that Iran is a leading state in the anti-narcotics campaign in the world.

The Global Research Team (2022-06-30). Your Support Has Kept Global Research Freely Accessible for Two Decades. globalresearch.ca The goal of the Global Research website is to shed light on complex and controversial issues often neglected by the mainstream media. It is through our readers' support and our authors' endeavors that allows us to sustain this objective. By …

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-30). 6-27-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Monkeypox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today the Minnesota Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Minnesota. What does this mean for Minnesotans? What steps can people take to stay safe? What should someone do if they think they may be infected? Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group fielded questions from the media and others on this topic. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to…

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-30). Mayo's new MRI Program graduates prepare to fill growing demand for techs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Call it a formality, call it inevitable — and now call it a success. With a nationwide surge in demand — including at Mayo Clinic — for MRI technologists, the time was right to create a program that streamlined the process for students with an interest in the field. Building from concept in 2018 to a program in 2021 required patience. And one year in, the Department of Radiology has been rewarded as the Mayo…

Ramzy Baroud (2022-06-30). Palestinians 'are not animals in a zoo': On Kanafani and the need to redefine the role of the 'victim intellectual'. juancole.com Years before the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, US media introduced many new characters, promoting them as 'experts' who helped ratchet up US propaganda, ultimately allowing the US government to secure enough popular support for the war. Though enthusiasm for war began dwindling in later years, the invasion of Iraq had begun with a …

____ (2022-06-30). Mainland strengthens education ties with Hong Kong. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), the third cooperatively-run higher education institution between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Mark Merritt (2022-06-30). Water protectors hold out hope for river flows. greenleft.org.au The second Darling/Baaka River convoy to highlight unsustainable water-sharing plans and ungoverned water-trading practices was organised in early May. Mark Merritt reports.

Michael Petrelis (2022-06-30). Friday 7/1: Speakout: 12PM 7/1 Cordileone at Mission Dolores. indybay.org Mission Dolores Basilica | 16th and Dolores Streets…

Anonymous103 (2022-06-29). In Video: Uncomfortable Questions To Ukrainian Authorities From Civilians In Kremenchug. southfront.org

Jake Johnson (2022-06-29). Sanders, Fetterman Urge Buttigieg to Fine Airlines Over Flight Cancellations. commondreams.org "The American people are sick of airlines ripping them off, canceling flights at the last minute, and delaying flights for hours on end," said the Vermont senator.

Anonymous103 (2022-06-29). Iran And Argentina In BRICS Would Advance The Multipolar Project. southfront.org BRICS' expansion is a necessary step to overcome the unipolar world order. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, researcher in Social Science sat the Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; geopolitical consultant. | A new step is being taken towards the expansion of the BRICS. Iran and Argentina asked this last week of June to join the group of emerging countries currently formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Beijing and Moscow, which are extremely affected by international sanctions,…

Anonymous103 (2022-06-29). US Government Openly Advocates Destroying Russia. southfront.org The US government commission urged for more support (clearly implying actual support exists already) to separatist movements inside Russia and in the diaspora. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Last week, on June 23, a United States government agency under the name Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, better known as the Helsinki Commission,

Anonymous103 (2022-06-29). What More Proof Is Needed That America Is A Dictatorship, Not A Democracy? southfront.org | Written by Ever since 2014,

Anonymous Contributor (2022-06-29). Thousands Take to Streets in Boise, Idaho; Push Back Against the far-Right. itsgoingdown.org Report from so-called Boise, Idaho on recent protests and mobilizations against the Supreme Court ruling against Roe V Wade. In the heat of summer, on June 27th, 2022, roughly 4,000 people showed up to a demonstration at Cherie Buckner-Webb park in so-called downtown Boise, Idaho. The crowd was mixed with many attendees that had never…

_____ (2022-06-29). South Korea becomes 7th Full-fledged Space Power. journal-neo.org On June 21, 2022, a 200-tonne South Korean space launch vehicle (KSLV-II), or Nuri, finally took off from the Naro spaceport in Goheung County, Jeollanam-do Province. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) announced that all tasks of the flight had been completed. On June 22, KARI established two-way …

Peoples Dispatch (2022-06-29). Daily Round-up | Iran, US to restart nuclear deal talks in Qatar & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode we bring you stories from the Iran nuclear deal, the persecution of communists in Swaziland, the arrest of an Indian journalist, and investigation into the disappearance of students in Mexico…

WSWS (2022-06-29). Los Angeles teachers face looming austerity as contract set to expire. wsws.org Teachers, school nurses, school librarians and other members of the UTLA should be forewarned that in these negotiations they face two opponents, the school district and their own union officials, who are preparing another sellout.

____ (2022-06-29). China unveils major sci-tech issues for 2022. ecns.cn China released major issues in science, engineering technology and industrial technology for 2022 at the closing ceremony of the 24th Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province on Monday.

Ralph Underhill (2022-06-29). Ghislaine Maxwell is just the tip of the iceberg. thecanary.co By

____ (2022-06-29). Xi inspects Wuhan, stresses China's self-reliance in science, technology. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed keeping the lifeline of science and technology firmly in China's own hands and making the country's development more independent, self-reliant and secure.

Anonymous669 (2022-06-29). Guided Missile Strike In Syria's Afrin Leaves Nine Turkish-Backed Militants Dead (Video, Photos). southfront.org . | On June 29, nine Turkish-backed militants were killed and two others were wounded when an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) hit a bus that was carrying them near the town of Bosoufane which is located in the southern part of Turkish-occupied Afrin in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | The slain militants were all members of the al-Sham Legion, a faction of the National Front for Liberation (NFL). The front is Turkey's main proxy in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib and a de…

WSWS (2022-06-29). Australia: Queensland unions cancel protest over wage-cutting state budget. wsws.org The trade unions are anxiously trying to prevent a movement erupting out of their control against the state and federal Labor governments' ongoing real pay cuts and the disasters in public health and education.

____ (2022-06-29). Third joint mainland-Hong Kong university approved in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has approved the official establishment of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), the third cooperative university between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the ministry announced Wednesday.

WSWS (2022-06-29). New York City teachers denounce savage school cuts. wsws.org As the first full year of attendance in school buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, New York City schools are now faced with budget cuts to programs, with more promised in the future.

SCOTUS ruled wrongly (2022-06-29). People pour into Federal Bldg Plaza to Express their Anger on Day of Decision. indybay.org Protesters spilled into the streets on June 24 soon after the much anticipated Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was announced.

Middle East Monitor (2022-06-29). Israeli Squatter-Settlers are Expanding Colonies in Palestinian West Bank in Advance of Biden's Visit and another Election. juancole.com By Adnan Abu Amer | ( Middle East Monitor ) As soon as it was announced that Israel is heading for yet another General Election, and the visit of US President Joe Biden to the region next month was confirmed, it was obvious that Israel's illegal settlers are going to take advantage of …

Kit Klarenberg (2022-06-28). Right-wing intelligence cabal seeks UK Home Secretary Priti Patel's help to 'neutralize' environmentalist enemies. thegrayzone.com Leaked emails expose Tory intelligence cabal scheming for Priti Patel's authorization of MI6-style "counter-intelligence" operation against UK environmentalists. The cabal has turned on Boris Johnson and believes Patel is set to replace him. On May 18th, The Grayzone exclusively revealed that a shadowy right-wing intelligence cabal was conducting a hostile "research and influence operation" targeting perceived Chinese agents of influence on British soil. The operation was directly inspired by MI6 "principles and methods," and involved UK Home Secretary Priti Patel …

SAM (2022-06-28). Time To End the Capital Gains Rate Giveaway. inequality.org

Judy Haiven (2022-06-28). Paul Palango's '22 Murders' paints a bleak picture of RCMP inaction. canadiandimension.com The Portapique sign on Highway 2, which runs from Halifax to Fort Lawrence, was adorned with a Nova Scotia tartan sash following the mass shooting that began there on April 18, 2020. Photo by Joan Baxter/Halifax Examiner. | | 22 Murders: Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles to Justice in Nova Scotia: | Paul Palango | Random House Canada, 2022 | A month ago, because of an 18-year-old mass murderer, many can spell the word Uvalde. The male gunman killed 19 children in their school, along with two teachers. Many people now know something of Uvalde, a town with a population of 16,000,…

Jamanetwork (2022-06-28). The Watch and the Pulse Rate. jamanetwork.com It often happens that the things which are nearest to us in everyday life give us least concern, for they seem to be part and parcel of the routine of existence. Usually some extraordinary occasion is required to awaken an appreciation of an undervalued factor which may represent the outcome of a long struggle for acquisition, or tedious years of investigation. Serious disease menaces of a few decades ago may be forgotten in the security that modern preventive medicine or sanitary science has afforded. With the blessing of anesthetic and analgesic drugs at our disposal, the days of unallayed pain in the experienc…

Contributing Writers (2022-06-28). Doctor Says Pfizer's COVID Shot Trial Should be 'Null and Void' After 'Twisting' Data/By David McLoone. marktaliano.net Pathologist Dr. Clare Craig found that Pfizer's trial data for COVID jabs in 6-month old babies was 'ignored' and 'twisted' to satisfy FDA regulations. By David McLoone Global Research, June 28, 2022 LifeSiteNews 24 June 2022 ..]…

Slomski A. (2022-06-28). Lifestyle Intervention Improves Frail Older Adults' Mobility. jamanetwork.com Frail older adults lost less mobility, muscle mass, and strength over 3 years when they participated in an intervention that combined moderate-intensity physical activity with technological support and nutritional counseling, researchers reported in The BMJ.

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2022-06-29: News Headlines

____ (2022-06-29). Xi inspects Wuhan, stresses China's self-reliance in science, technology. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed keeping the lifeline of science and technology firmly in China's own hands and making the country's development more independent, self-reliant and secure.

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 45% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/9qUM8FHQyVE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…

Schools & Labor Against Privatization (2022-06-29). Saturday 7/9: SLAP Oakland Ed Conf: Fight Against the Destruction of Public Education & Public Services. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hengenberger | Oakland, Ca…

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-29). Science Saturday: The art and science of never giving up. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anya in February 2018, just before being discharged after her third brain surgery. Photo credit: Colleen Kelly In March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, Anya Magnuson's own health was in crisis. The 21-year-old Minnesotan had already endured four brain surgeries, 35 lumbar punctures and about 11 weeks of hospitalization. At various times during the preceding 28 months, she was treated for fungal meningitis, an inflammatory disease known as neurosarcoidosis, and finally a rare blood…

____ (2022-06-29). Third joint mainland-Hong Kong university approved in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has approved the official establishment of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), the third cooperative university between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the ministry announced Wednesday.

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-29). Mayo's new MRI Program graduates prepare to fill growing demand for techs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Call it a formality, call it inevitable — and now call it a success. With a nationwide surge in demand — including at Mayo Clinic — for MRI technologists, the time was right to create a program that streamlined the process for students with an interest in the field. Building from concept in 2018 to a program in 2021 required patience. And one year in, the Department of Radiology has been rewarded as the Mayo…

____ (2022-06-29). China unveils major sci-tech issues for 2022. ecns.cn China released major issues in science, engineering technology and industrial technology for 2022 at the closing ceremony of the 24th Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province on Monday.

Kit Klarenberg (2022-06-28). Right-wing intelligence cabal seeks UK Home Secretary Priti Patel's help to 'neutralize' environmentalist enemies. thegrayzone.com Leaked emails expose Tory intelligence cabal scheming for Priti Patel's authorization of MI6-style "counter-intelligence" operation against UK environmentalists. The cabal has turned on Boris Johnson and believes Patel is set to replace him. On May 18th, The Grayzone exclusively revealed that a shadowy right-wing intelligence cabal was conducting a hostile "research and influence operation" targeting perceived Chinese agents of influence on British soil. The operation was directly inspired by MI6 "principles and methods," and involved UK Home Secretary Priti Patel …

SAM (2022-06-28). Time To End the Capital Gains Rate Giveaway. inequality.org

Erik Ayala (2022-06-28). Dallas teachers show up in force to demand fair pay for staff. liberationnews.org The school board was prepared for a "business as usual" vote on the budget with a hastily prepared slide show referencing only vague "increases in pay."

Contributing Writers (2022-06-28). Doctor Says Pfizer's COVID Shot Trial Should be 'Null and Void' After 'Twisting' Data/By David McLoone. marktaliano.net Pathologist Dr. Clare Craig found that Pfizer's trial data for COVID jabs in 6-month old babies was 'ignored' and 'twisted' to satisfy FDA regulations. By David McLoone Global Research, June 28, 2022 LifeSiteNews 24 June 2022 ..]…

Slomski A. (2022-06-28). Lifestyle Intervention Improves Frail Older Adults' Mobility. jamanetwork.com Frail older adults lost less mobility, muscle mass, and strength over 3 years when they participated in an intervention that combined moderate-intensity physical activity with technological support and nutritional counseling, researchers reported in The BMJ.

____ (2022-06-28). China unveils major sci-tech issues of 2022. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) has released the major issues in science, engineering and technology, as well as industrial technology, for 2022.

WSWS (2022-06-28). Australia: NSW rail workers to hold partial strike in 14-month dispute over pay, safety. wsws.org The Rail Tram and Bus Union is doing everything it can to suppress workers' calls for unified action with nurses, teachers and others striking across New South Wales.

Jamanetwork (2022-06-28). The Watch and the Pulse Rate. jamanetwork.com It often happens that the things which are nearest to us in everyday life give us least concern, for they seem to be part and parcel of the routine of existence. Usually some extraordinary occasion is required to awaken an appreciation of an undervalued factor which may represent the outcome of a long struggle for acquisition, or tedious years of investigation. Serious disease menaces of a few decades ago may be forgotten in the security that modern preventive medicine or sanitary science has afforded. With the blessing of anesthetic and analgesic drugs at our disposal, the days of unallayed pain in the experienc…

William Astore (2022-06-28). Making US Schools 'Harder Targets' Is Not the Answer. commondreams.org Hardening schools and arming teachers is the wrong approach.

WSWS (2022-06-28). US Supreme Court rules in favor of public school officials pressuring students to participate in Christian prayer. wsws.org The decision, which comes on the heels of the Supreme Court's decision Friday abolishing the constitutional right to abortion, is a direct assault on the separation of church and state.

Mark Gruenberg (2022-06-28). No raise in four years, eviction after two: Sinai postdocs unionize with UAW. peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—No raises in four years, no fixed hours, being kicked out of postdoctoral housing after two years, lack of benefits, and uncertain futures were among the issues that pushed postdoctoral researchers at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine to vote 317-37 on June 22-23 to unionize with the United Auto Workers. "For us, …

Editor (2022-06-27). Ian Menter Raymond Williams and Education: History, Culture, Democracy. mronline.org In the 1950s and early 1960s, a group of remarkably talented left-wing intellectuals (almost all men) emerged in Britain, focusing both upon the radical interpretation and development of the core disciplines of the humanities: literature and history, and to a lesser extent, politics and philosophy; and also upon socialist political activism.

Editor (2022-06-27). ScheerPost Contributors Honored Six Times at SoCal Journalism Awards. scheerpost.com By ScheerPost Staff / Original to ScheerPost | ScheerPost staff members won six awards, including two first place honors at the 64th annual Southern California Journalism Awards gala on Saturday honoring journalists from print, television, radio, digital and student media platforms. More than 2,000 journalists competed, their work judged by members of other press clubs across the country. ScheerPost staff members were Natasha Hakimi Zapata, one of S…

Imperial.ac.uk (2022-06-27). Permeable paving and quantum computing: Imperial's Future Leaders Fellows. imperial.ac.uk Two Imperial researchers have been awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships to tackle ambitious and challenging research and innovation.

Imperial.ac.uk (2022-06-27). Imperial College infectious diseases expert warns about drug resistance dangers. imperial.ac.uk Imperial academic, Professor Alison Holmes, Professor of Infectious Diseases, appeared in front of the Science and Technology Committee last week.

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