(2024-01-18). PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People's Initiative for Constitutional Amendments. pressenza.com Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun. | Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged campaigns for signatures. | Through the years, there have been attempts to change our Constitution. The PMPI Network has been vocal in its opposition to proposed amendments or revisions to our Constituti…
(2024-01-18). Haitian university officials face investigation over allegations of sexual abuse. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Haiti said they are investigating allegations of sexual abuse and abuse of authority and public property at a state university in the southern coastal city of Jacmel.
(2024-01-18). Appeals Court Upholds Block of TX Law Requiring Ratings for School Library Books. truthout.org A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court's ruling that a Texas law requiring that booksellers give ratings to their books before selling them to school libraries is unconstitutional. House Bill 900, titled the "Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act" (READER), was signed into law in June 2023. During a signing ceremony of the law, Republican Gov. |
(2024-01-18). 'Students of India Are United Against the Fascist Bharatiya Janata Party Regime'. orinocotribune.com The students say that the policies being implemented by the government, particularly the new education policy will lead to the destruction of the country's public education system. | On January 12, students from across India gathered at the heart of the capital city New Delhi to protest against the conservative policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The students say that the policies being implemented by the government, particularly the new education policy will lead to the destruction of the country's public education system. It will limit access to education, par…
(2024-01-18). Motshekga congratulates matric class of 2023 top achievers. sanews.gov.za Motshekga congratulates matric class of 2023 top achievers | Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, was beaming this morning as she congratulated learners who have produced excellent results in their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. | "I stand here with an immense sense of pride as we host our best learners. And for the year, we presented over 800 000 learners and more than 750 000 were full time learners and to be here, I'm sure it's unbelievable. Indeed, you're ahead of the pack in so many ways," she told the country's cream of the crop on Thursday. | Motshekga and Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mh…
(2024-01-18). Marape tells PNG youth 'I'm your father' in bid to mobilise them. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific In the wake of last week's riots and looting across Papua New Guinea's cities, the government has announced plans to get the country's youth working. Prime Minister James Marape said efforts would be made to mobilise people aged 16 to 30, who were not in work or education. Some of the blame for…
(2024-01-18). Bihar 10th Admit Card 2024 Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the students appearing for the Class 10 Matric board exams scheduled to be conducted in the month of February 2024.
(2024-01-18). NSL Group Chairman Mandava Prabhakar Rao conferred with Honorary Doctorate. devdiscourse.com In a momentous event during the 25th Convocation of Chandrasekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology in Kanpur, Mr. Mandava Prabhakar Rao, Chairman of NSL Group, was honored with an esteemed honorary doctorate. The accolade was bestowed upon him in recognition of his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the agriculture industry. The honorary doctorate was presented by the Honourable Chancellor & Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, affirming Mr. Prabhakar Rao's remarkable achievements. Dr Govinda Rajulu Chintala, Chairman of NSL Sugars (former Chairman NABARD) was the Chief…
(2024-01-18). Proposals increase for abolishment of boarding schools in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDET | The call to ban boarding or residential schools is gaining momentum at the Amanya Mushega-led education policy review commission, as an increasing number of individuals and educationists advocate for it to become a prominent reform in the education sector. Since the commission's inception, various voices have suggested banning certain groups of …
(2024-01-18). Temple University joins list of colleges under investigation for alleged discrimination. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The U.S. Department of Education opened its probe into several schools and universities in November. | The department says the investigation comes after a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. | Officials have not relea…
(2024-01-18). Calls Intensify for Banning Boarding Schools in Uganda. plusnews.ug 
The call to ban boarding or residential schools is gaining momentum at the Amanya Mushega-led education policy review commission, as an increasing number of individuals and educationists advocate for it to become a prominent reform in the education sector. Since the commission's inception, various voices have suggested banning certain groups of learners like those at nursery …
(2024-01-18). The SAT and the ACT Are Back with a Vengeance. counterpunch.org 
Horace Mann, who visited schools in Europe as the secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education, came back with an idea that has left its imprint on public and private schools in the US ever since. Mann was taken with standardized tests then administered in European schools and soon began the use of standardized testing
(2024-01-18). 390 educational institutes destroyed in Gaza since Oct. 7. presstv.ir Hamas announced more than 390 schools, universities in Gaza destroyed in 100 days…
(2024-01-18). Indictment against the State of Israel on Charges of War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide. Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal (2013). globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). NYC Physician, Medical Student Speak on Gaza Genocide and Intimidation at Campuses and Workplaces. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Gaza Will be the Grave of the Western-led World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). How the US Misleads the World About Its Involvement in Yemen. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Lula participated in the signing of an agreement for creation of an aerospace park in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
It will be dedicated to advanced research in the aerospace industry…
(2024-01-18). Davos Forum gives priority attention to Artificial Intelligence (AI). plenglish.com In this regard, the International Computer and AI Network (ICAIN) pronounced in this meeting to develop artificial intelligences that take into account emerging countries and reduce global injustice. | In this regard, the Network presented on Thursday an initiative that already has its first project. | The Swiss Foreign Affairs Ministry and the polytechnics of Lausanne and Zurich, in collaboration with several partners, launched this network, which aims to promote international research projects whose objectives are aligned with those of the United Nations (UN), for sustainable development. | To this end, the fo…
(2024-01-18). 21st Annual MLK Day Event Focused on Labor, Community and Palestinian Struggles. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Leveraging Machine Learning for Drug Repurposing in Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. medriva.com Revolutionizing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment with Machine Learning The application of machine learning methods to real-world data has opened new avenues in healthcare, particularly in drug repurposing. A recent study led by Wang and his research team has shown significant progress in this direction. By utilizing machine learning propensity score models and analyzing clinical records from…
(2024-01-18). Gerald Horne endows International Publishers research prize on Indigenous dispossession and Black oppression. peoplesworld.org 
At International Publishers' 100th anniversary symposium in New York in October, Dr. Gerald Horne announced a research prize for the best new manuscript submitted to International that reflects the links between Indigenous dispossession and slavery/Jim Crow. The Jerry and Flora Horne Scholarship will award $1,000 to the winning applicant. Horne—known for such books as Revolting …
(2024-01-18). Ukraine's Air Defense Have Almost Collapsed. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). "We Meant It", No More Weapons: US Stresses There Is No Other Military Package for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Americans Enslaved Themselves to the State When They Accepted the Income Tax. thealtworld.com It was not until 1913, 137 years after the Declaration of Independence established a free people who are no longer free, that there was an income tax. Years ago I researched and wrote the story of how it happened. It exists somewhere in print. In the old analogue, library card file days, it would have been easy to find. The income tax required a Constitutional Amendment. I remember some of the story. What I remember is this: | The threshold for being subject to income tax was high, and the first rate was 1%. The Georgia legislature voted to ratify the amendment because as one legislative leader concluded, "there'
(2024-01-18). Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). 'Frightening': Greenland losing 33 million tons of ice per hour due to climate crisis. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in New research on the rate at which Greenland's glaciers are melting shed new light on how the climate emergency is rapidly raising the chance that crucial ocean current systems could soon collapse, as scientists revealed Wednesday that the vast island has lost about 20% more ice than previously understood. | Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA)…
(2024-01-18). Greenland has lost 20 percent more ice in last 40 years — Study. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Climate change has caused Greenland's ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously thought, according to research published Wednesday that used satellite imagery to track the retreat of glaciers over the past four decades.
(2024-01-18). The Military-University-Industry Complex Targets Africa. fpif.org The Pentagon Since the inception of the Minerva Research Initiative program, one of the principal interests of the Pentagon has been projects that respond to the impact of climate change on stab…
(2024-01-18). Lancaster University helped whitewash a housing associations' dire record on mould and damp. thecanary.co Lancaster University researchers have helped to evaluate an indoor air quality (IAQ) campaign to improve the health of children living in social housing. It's with North West housing association Torus. However, the timing is perfect — as Torus has just been condemned by the Housing Ombudsman for leaving a resident in a damp-and mould-ridden property. …
(2024-01-18). Digital Kill Switches: How Tyrannical Governments Stifle Political Dissent. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Sweden Prepares for 'War' With Russia: Russophobic Paranoia. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). The Power of Investing in Research and Development in Africa: A Pathway to Health Improvement and Economic Growth. medriva.com
(2024-01-18). China cut over $305 bln of taxes and fees in 2023. ecns.cn China has cut more than 2.2 trillion yuan ($305 billion) of taxes and fees last year, with a significant rise of tax deduction on the research and development for enterprises, said the State Taxation Administration on Thursday.
(2024-01-18). Davos Elites Talk About Rebuilding Trust. The People Talk of System Change. inequality.org With war threatening to escalate in the Middle East, as well as crises in Ecuador and many other parts of the world, most people are not even aware that the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is rolling around again this week. In the context of sharpening inequalities, and perilous global politics, what relevance …
(2024-01-18). Philippines Pushing China's Limits in South China Sea. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-01-18). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury Stories: Sepsis and Amputation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Selected Articles: Johnson & Johnson to Acquire $2 Billion Drug Developer "Ambrx Biopharma" to Treat Turbo Cancers with Same Tech as Pfizer's $43 Billion Seagen Acquisition. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-01-18). The Criminalization of War: Gaza. globalresearch.ca The expansionist policies of the State of Israel including the annexation of the illegally occupied territories, not to mention the "Greater Israel" project of territorial extension are an integral part of the US-led military agenda in Middle East. The siege on Gaza and the Zionist Plan for the Middle East are related to the US-NATO military agenda.
(2024-01-18). WRAPUP 2-Battle of Khan Younis threatens biggest hospital still working in Gaza. devdiscourse.com Israeli forces advancing into the southern Gaza Strip's main city pounded areas near the biggest hospital still functioning in the enclave on Thursday, sending patients and residents fleeing a battle they feared would lay the city to waste. The heaviest battle of the year so far was under way in Khan Younis, sheltering hundreds of thousands of people who fled the north earlier in the war, now in its fourth month.
(2024-01-18). Unlocking the Science Behind Cannabis-Induced 'Munchies': New Insights and Potential Therapies. medriva.com
johnmenadue.com (2024-01-17). Child amputees and Israel's 'unchilding' reaches new depravity
Over 1,000 Gazan children have lost a limb, either one or two legs and or an arm since October 7th, making an horrific statistic – on average of 10 per day – as reported by Save the Children, and that number is growing daily. | | An earlier Pearls and Irritations article identified the Israeli policy of 'unchilding', described by Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkain, a Hebrew University of Jerusalem law professor. This policy enables Israel to treat Palestinian children as . . ."dangerous and killable bodies needing to be caged and dismembered, physically and mentally". This policy can be seen in all its horror and brutality in the physical dismembering of now over a thousand innocent children. | | The World Health Organisation reports that many of these child amputations are, "done without anaesthetic, with the healthcare system in Gaza crippled by the conflict, and major shortages of doctors and nurses, and medical supplies like anaesthesia and antibiotics".
(2024-01-18). NYC physician, medical student speak on Gaza genocide and intimidation at campuses and workplaces. wsws.org A physician and a medical student spoke with the WSWS about the situation facing healthcare workers in Gaza and the attempts to intimidate US opponents of genocide in workplaces and on campuses.
(2024-01-18). Moroccans struggle to celebrate AFCON win amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Despite Morocco's "It's hard to go chanting and dancing into the streets while we know our brothers in Gaza are being bombed daily," Ahmed, a Moroccan student who joined a crowd of spectators in a café in Rabat, told…
(2024-01-18). Ukraine closing colleges due to absence of students. infobrics.org The irresponsible mobilization measures are destroying Ukrainian youth and threatening the country's future.
(2024-01-18). AMU student held for links with ISIS, claims UP ATS. muslimmirror.com An Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student was arrested from Aligarh by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on Wednesday evening, for being allegedly involved in radicalising youth through spreading ISIS ideology to establish the rule of Islam in the country, said senior police officials. The officials claimed it was the eighth arrest in this connection …
(2024-01-18). A Comprehensive Guide for High School Students Preparing for Medical School. medriva.com Understanding the Pathway to Medical School Preparing for medical school is a journey that often begins in high school. It requires diligent planning, hard work, and a strong commitment to achieve the goal. This guide provides valuable insights and practical advice for high school students aspiring to become medical professionals. It includes tips on selecting…
(2024-01-18). Change Is Coming Soon. tomdispatch.com "All Americans owe them a debt for — if nothing else — releasing the idealism locked so long inside a nation that has not recently tasted the drama of a social upheaval. And for making us look on the young people of the country with a new respect." That's how Howard Zinn opened his book The New Abolitionists about the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee of the 1960s. Zinn pointed out a truth from the Black freedom struggles of that era and earlier: that young people were often labeled aloof and apathetic, apolitical and uncommitted — until suddenly they were at the very forefront of justic…
(2024-01-18). AMU student held for links with ISIS, claims UP ATS. muslimmirror.com An Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student was arrested from Aligarh by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on Wednesday evening, for being allegedly involved in radicalising youth through spreading ISIS ideology to establish the rule of Islam in the country, said senior police officials. The officials claimed it was the eighth arrest in this connection …
(2024-01-18). Over 200 school students to participate in scientific forum in Minsk. eng.belta.by More than 200 high school students, teachers and educators from all regions of Belarus will take part in the conference. This will be the first time the forum will be held in this format.
(2024-01-18). Justice Department report finds 'critical failures' in response to Uvalde attack. whyy.org 
Updated January 18, 2024 at 11: 01 AM ET | A U.S. Justice Department report released Thursday on the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, found "critical failures" by law enforcement before, during, and after the attack that killed 19 children and two teachers. | The critical incident review provides the most thorough accounting yet of the events of May 24, 2022, when the gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. The law enforcement response to the shooting has come under fierce criticism since the day of the shooting, when police waited more than 70 minutes in the school hallways before confrontin…
(2024-01-18). Communication by and for the People: A conversation with Thierry Deronne (Part I). mronline.org 
A documentary filmmaker and teacher tells the story of Venezuela's groundbreaking community media movement.
(2024-01-18). Missing Links in Textbook History: Colonialism. scheerpost.com 
By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost Editor's Note: This marks the 12th installment in Jim Mamer's "Missing Links" series. A former high school teacher and recipient of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) History Teacher of the Year award, Mamer delves into the lesser-known uncomfortable truths of American history that are often …
(2024-01-18). Friday 1/26: Teach-In and Rally for Biden Federal Court Lawsuit. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 14th & Broadway | Oakland, CA | Rain location: | First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland, CA…