Monthly Archives: June 2024

2024-06-29: News Headlines

Angela (2024-06-29). Monday 7/1: Virtual Teach-In/Class: Codepink Gaza Summer School. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/summerenroll

Ruwaida Amer (2024-06-29). My students have lost a year of their lives. electronicintifada.net This hideous war has changed everything.

NOIR (2024-06-29). Neo-Nazi Azov Battalion profile quietly removed from Stanford extremist group list. thegrayzone.com The government-funded research project's mysterious removal of Azov's profile was followed by a State Department decision to allow the controversial right-wing unit to receive U.S. military aid. Editor's note: the following article was originally published by Sam Carlen and Iain Carlos for the Noir newsletter. Stanford University's Mapping Militants Project (MMP), a U.S. government-funded initiative that conducts research on "violent militant or extremist organizations," quietly removed their profile on the Azov Battalion early last month. The Azov Battalion (now known as …

Staff (2024-06-29). Neo-Nazi Azov Battalion profile quietly removed from Stanford extremist group list. thegrayzone.com The government-funded research project's mysterious removal of Azov's profile was followed by a State Department decision to allow the controversial right-wing unit to receive U.S. military aid. Editor's note: the following article was originally published by Sam Carlen and Iain Carlos for the Noir newsletter. Stanford University's Mapping Militants Project (MMP), a U.S. government-funded initiative that …

presstv.ir (2024-06-29). Gaza onslaught blocks exams, crushes Palestinian students' dreams. presstv.ir The Israeli onslaught on Gaza dashes hopes of Palestinian students who want to pursue higher education.

presstv.ir (2024-06-29). Over 625,000 Gaza children out of school for months amid Israel war: Unrwa. presstv.ir The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says over 625,000 children in Gaza have not attended school for more than eight months as the Israeli regime continues its brutal war on the densely populated territory.

Liza Rozovsky, Portside. (2024-06-29). Three Israeli Army Reservists Explain Why They Refuse To Continue Serving. popularresistance.org When Tal Vardi, a civics teacher from Jerusalem, was absent for a prolonged period from the high school where he teaches because he was called up for reserve duty, his students were surprised. He was one of the only members of the school faculty who disappeared for a long time, from the start of the war until the end of December, although he was considered the most left-wing of them all. | "Indeed, I'm a very political teacher," admits Vardi, 28, in a conversation with Haaretz. "My students know my political stances on most issues. I believe that I share them in a thought-provoking way which gives rise to a healt…

newarab (2024-06-29). In Morocco, UM6P university refuses to halt ties with Israel. newarab.com In Morocco, despite mounting protests from students and professors, one university remains steadfast in its ties with eight Israeli institutions. | "Our frustration grows as UM6P not only joined the national normalisation trend but also took the lead by forming the most partnerships and hosting numerous high-level delegations," Established in 2013 by the state-owned OCP Group, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), "a private non-profit re…

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. (2024-06-29). There Is No Such Thing As A Small Nuclear War. popularresistance.org There was a time when calls for a nuclear-free Europe rang across the continent. It began with the Stockholm Appeal (1950), which opened with the powerful words 'We demand the outlawing of atomic weapons as instruments of intimidation and mass murder of peoples' and then deepened with the Appeal for European Nuclear Disarmament (1980), which issued the chilling warning 'We are entering the most dangerous decade in human history'. Roughly 274 million people signed the Stockholm Appeal, including — as is often reported — the entire adult population of the Soviet Union. Yet, since the European appeal of…

Staff (2024-06-29). House Votes To Bar State Department From Citing Gazan Health Ministry. scheerpost.com Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks on effort to erase Gaza death toll. By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com During the debate of the State Department funding bill, the House added a provision that would bar American diplomats from citing statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry. The amendment would prevent American diplomats from discussing the casualty figures produced …

Editor (2024-06-29). House Votes To Bar State Department From Citing Gazan Health Ministry. scheerpost.com By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com During the debate of the State Department funding bill, the House added a provision that would bar American diplomats from citing statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry. The amendment would prevent American diplomats from discussing the casualty figures produced by the Palestinian agency. On Thursday, the House voted 269-144 for an amendment …

A Guest Author (2024-06-29). China's economic development and role in international politics in the face of U.S. hostility. workers.org This interview with Rémy Herrera, a research analyst at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) at the Sorbonne in Paris, the largest such research institution in France, was carried out by Tang Xiaofu for the Observers' Network, Beijing, where it was published in May 2024. Some of the following . . . |

Manlio Dinucci (2024-06-29). Assange: L'Inquisizione dell'Impero Condanna il Giornalismo Eretico. globalresearch.ca Articolo e trasmissione a cura di Manlio Dinucci. "Il fondatore di WikiLeaks si dichiara colpevole e viene condannato per aver cospirato per ottenere e divulgare informazioni classificate sulla Difesa nazionale. Julian Assange, fondatore di WikiLeaks, si è dichiarato …

Juan M. Garcia (2024-06-29). UNDP supports digital transformation in Cuba. plenglish.com As announced by the UNDP office on its website, the action aims to facilitate access for the Cuban population to different social programs through digital platforms. | The Ministry of Communications (MINCOM) and the National Institute of Economic Research of the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) are participating and contributing to the project's implementation. | For its development, it also has the support of the government of Luxembourg as part of the UNDP Financing Windows. | The primary objective is to strengthen institutional capacities to promote technological innovation in order to design digital se…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-06-29). Cuban minister is in Panama to attend Mulino's inauguration. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Higher Education Minister Walter Baluja arrived in Panama on Saturday, heading a delegation that will attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Jose Raul Mulino. The Cuban delegation also includes Rafael Dausa, director of the Central America and Caribbean Department at the Foreign Ministry (MINREX), and Ambassador to Panama Victor Cairo.

russiancouncil.ru (2024-06-29). RIAC at the HSE Workshop "Political Dynamics in the Middle East: Clash of Interests and Escalation Risks" russiancouncil.ru On June 27, 2024, HSE University hosted a research workshop "Political Dynamics in the Middle East: Clashes of Interests and Escalation Risks"

WSWS (2024-06-29). Australia: University of Melbourne threatens about 20 pro-Palestinian students with disciplinary action. wsws.org The move is the latest in a series of coordinated attacks by university managements, the corporate media and the political establishment in Australia against the rights to protest and freedom of expression of students on campus.

Tamara Lucas (2024-06-29). Perspectives] Nicole Redvers: Indigenous health scholar. thelancet.com Nicole Redvers, Director of Indigenous Planetary Health and Western Research Chair at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, London, ON, Canada, brings important Indigenous perspectives to research on planetary health and climate change. "When I was a clinician back in my home region, one of the reasons I got into this work was because I'm from the sub-Arctic, and we're experiencing three to four times the global temperature rise rate compared to the rest of the planet…And the effects are unprecedented, amplified within the last 4 or 5 years, but we've seen the changes for over 20 ye…

noemail (2024-06-29). Brazilian's World-Record Soccer Shirt Collection. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current odd news briefs.

Richard Horton (2024-06-29). Comment] Offline: In defence of Dr Fauci. thelancet.com "Is this what we have become? Is this what we have devolved into?" US Congressman Kweisi Mfume was reacting to comments from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene at a hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, held on June 3, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Subcommittee was taking evidence from Dr Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Greene accused Fauci of presiding over science that was "disgusting and evil". She questioned Fauci over the royalties received by National Institutes of Health scientists for their research.

UMMID (2024-06-29). Direct 2nd Year Post SSC Diploma 2024 Maharashtra: Application Steps. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 24) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2024 has been started through the official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

Siddhesh Zadey, Charles C Branas, Christopher N Morrison (2024-06-29). Correspondence] Gun violence: a global problem in need of local solutions. thelancet.com We read with great interest the Editorial on global gun violence1 and agree with The Lancet's position that global gun violence is a complex social problem that requires complex solutions. We also appreciate the formation of a multidisciplinary Commission on the issue. To support the development of meaningful solutions, we suggest a framework for enhancing research capacity in specific nations by asking better questions, improving our data, and having a greater focus on interventions and implementation.

noemail (2024-06-29). Ancient Mysteries and Space Adventures: A Peek into Modern Research. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current science news briefs.

UMMID (2024-06-29). West Bengal UG Admission 2024: Registration Begins, Last Date to Apply July 7. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has started the registration process for admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-06-29). Madhya Pradesh to include Ram, Krishna in school and college curricula. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that the teachings about Hindu lords Ram and Krishna are to be included in the school and higher education curricula of Madhya Pradesh.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-06-29). Reversing racism's toll on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers have published a paper describing how racism, not race, affects heart health and health outcomes. The goal is to better understand the effects of racism and identify ways to disrupt its impact on heart health.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-06-29). Minnesota high school students get hands-on experience with healthcare careers at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org High school students learn how to place an endotracheal tube using a video laryngoscope and a medical manikin at the 2023 Career Immersion Program in Rochester, presented by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thirty-one Minnesota high school students are participating in a five-day residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester next week, learning about health science careers ranging from echocardiography to physician assistant. The Career Immersion Program, presented by Mayo Clinic School…

Elizabeth Tate (2024-06-29). New AI Is Fun, Attractive and Hazardous for Women. fairobserver.com Before there was ChatGPT-4o, there was Scarlett Johansson. Spike Jonze's 2013 film Her tells the story of Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely Angelino living in the not-so-distant future who finds himself a changed man when, in the midst of divorcing his childhood sweetheart (Rooney Mara), he falls in love with his new, artificial-intelligence-powered voice…

UMMID (2024-06-29). FYJC Mumbai 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Check Here. ummid.com FYJC Admission 2024 Mumbai MMR Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is set to release on its official website mumbai.11thadmission.org.in today i.e. Thursday June 27, 2024 Round 1 Allotment List of Mumbai MMR students, including from Thane, Dombivali and nearby cities, who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-06-29). Biology-based criteria for diagnosis, staging of Alzheimer's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Alzheimer's medical illustration of amyloid plaques The Alzheimer's Association has published revised criteria for the diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer's disease that are based on the biology of the disease and reflect recent advancements in research, diagnostics and treatment. "Defining diseases biologically, rather than based on symptoms, has long been standard in many areas of medicine — including cancer, heart disease and diabetes — and is becoming a unifying concept common to all neurodegenerative diseases,"…

2024-06-29 19:44:35 | 19:44 EST | tr | 32 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 

2024-06-25: News Headlines

Greg Stoker (2024-06-25). Israeli Military on the Brink: Intelligence Failures and Political Chaos. mintpressnews.com The State of Israel finds itself in an impossible military and political predicament. For decades, a cornerstone of Israeli defense has been the universal belief in its deterrence capacity—rooted in the strength and potency of its unconquerable military and the omniscience of its intelligence agencies. | The escalation of hostilities on October 7, marked by the largest intelligence failure in recent history, combined with a politically damaging campaign of violence in Gaza, has shattered this myth. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have failed to achieve any of their stated operational goals, leaving Israel v…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-06-25). US Veterans Denounce Prolonged Militarization, Ongoing War In Korea. popularresistance.org Two members of Veterans for Peace participated in a recent delegation to South Korea to mark the anniversary of two young girls who were killed by a US tank during a military exercise. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ellen Barfield, a long time activist who was on delegation and who was serving in South Korea in 1980 when the massacre of students and leftists occurred in Gwangju, about the trip and the ongoing war in Korea. Barfield also discusses the RIMPAC military exercises that begin this week in the Pacific and the veteran-led Peace Walk that is headed to Washington, DC for the anti-NATO activities starting the…

Maureen Skehan, Workers' World. (2024-06-25). Boston: No Cops, No Corporations, No Pride In Genocide! popularresistance.org In the spirit of global solidarity with oppressed people's resistance, from Stonewall to Palestine, over 70 queer/trans, pro-Palestinian and pro-working class organizations in the greater Boston area united under the banner of "Liberate Boston Pride," demanding "No cops! No corporations! and "No Pride in Genocide!" (liberatebostonpride.wordpress.com/) | Endorsing organizations included Students for Justice in Palestine, United American Indians of New England, North American Indian Center of Boston, ACT UP Boston, BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) Boston, Democratic Socialists of America Boston, the Dyke March,…

Dr. Chandra Muzaffar (2024-06-25). BlackRock — No Compromise with Evil. Allied to Israel's Weapons Industry. globalresearch.ca

Steven Sahiounie (2024-06-25). Israel and Hezbollah on the Brink of War. globalresearch.ca

Rachel Fink (2024-06-25). Canada extends work visa deadline for Israelis due to rising tensions with Hezbollah. haaretz.com Canada initially opened a visa initiative for Israelis in February as of the Israel-Hamas war, and offered a three-year work permit with no restrictions on profession or education. The deadline was slated to close in June but has now been extended to the end of July 2025…

albawaba (2024-06-25). Israeli high court rules in favor of drafting Haredim. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli High Court announced ordering the full drafting of ultra-orthodox Jews, also known as Haredim, into the Israeli Army, as Israel continues to rage its aggression on Gaza for the past 9+ months. The ruling will also restrict any funding of the ultra-orthodox schools. The local movement led the call for the court's hearing today, stated that the ruling that the government must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students immediately.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-06-25). DINA: Pinochet's Directorate for Murder and Torture. globalresearch.ca

Sam Pizzigati (2024-06-25). In France, a Bold New Take on 'Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité'. counterpunch.org France has rendered unto the world, over the past quarter-century, a distinct public service. Thanks to the trailblazing research of three French scholars — Thomas Piketty, Emmanuel Saez, and Gabriel Zucman — we know much more about the world's maldistributed wealth than ever before. Could France now be on the brink of making another significant

Rhoda Wilson (2024-06-25). The overhyped threat of a human bird flu pandemic is a hoax to "reset" our food system. expose-news.com If the bird flu were to suddenly be transmissible from person to person, there would be every reason to suspect gain-of-function bioweapons research. But, all the hype about whether the bird flu …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-06-25). The Devastating Impacts of the Covid Crisis on Mental Health. globalresearch.ca

Joe Lauria (2024-06-25). Julian Assange Is Finally Free! globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2024-06-25). Former PM Azarov Says Ukraine Has No Opposition: 'They are in prison or abroad'. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-06-25). Julian Assange Is Free. Washington Crafted "A Face Saving Deal". Massive Violation of Habeas Corpus as a Favour to Washington. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca

Common Dreams (2024-06-25). 'Julian Assange Is Free': WikiLeaks Founder Strikes Plea Deal with US. globalresearch.ca

Ron Unz (2024-06-25). American Pravda: JFK, LBJ, and Our Great National Shame. Ron Unz. globalresearch.ca

Health Freedom Defense Fund (2024-06-25). Exploding the Spanish Flu Myth. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-06-25). "Wiki-Gate": Julian Assange Was Framed by the People Who Supported Him. globalresearch.ca Assange has been the object of an all out smear campaign by those who supported him. The Economist which granted Assange the New Media Award in 2008 intimates that he is an "enemy agent" responsible for "information anarchy … culminating in the destabilization of American democracy"

Dr. William Makis (2024-06-25). Jetblue Pilot Captain Keith Duncan Died Suddenly During Layover in Curacao. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-06-25). Selected Articles: "Wiki-Gate": Julian Assange Was Framed by the People Who Supported Him. globalresearch.ca By The five major news media which were instrumental in the release and "redacting" of the WikiLeaks documents issued in 2019 a …

Wikileaks (2024-06-25). Julian's Freedom is Our Freedom. globalresearch.ca

latintimes (2024-06-25). Following a tumultuous filing period, advocates and officials encourage students to continue filing FAFSA. latintimes.com FAFSA's revamped version saw many glitches and difficulties this year, leading many students wondering about the future of their college careers…

latintimes (2024-06-25). China Lunar Probe Returns To Earth With Samples. latintimes.com It comes bearing soil and rocks from the side of the Moon facing away from Earth, a poorly understood region that scientists say holds great research promise because its rugged features are less smoothed over by ancient lava flows than the near side.

RT (2024-06-25). Russia's cancer vaccine to begin clinical trials. pressenza.com After being tested on patients with oncological diseases, the therapeutic vaccine could eradicate a variety of tumours and not just prolong the lives of those affected. | Clinical trials of the Russian cancer vaccine will begin in mid-2025, said scientist Alexander Guintsburg, director of the Gamaleya National Research Centre of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow. These trials will involve "patients with oncological diseases", while the vaccine is currently being tested in mice as part of pre-clinical research. | According to Guintsburg, the technology is being developed not simply to prolong life by two or…

tvbrics (2024-06-25). Indian institution starts course to teach students how to formulate aromas for health items. tvbrics.com The curriculum is made to give students both broad information and useful skills…

tvbrics (2024-06-25). Project to abolish university tuition fees flourishes in India. tvbrics.com It was directed the education department to launch an awareness campaign about the scheme to encourage more eligible students to apply for it…

ecns.cn (2024-06-25). Reusable carrier rocket passes the 'hop test'. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the nation's leading space contractor, conducted a major technological test on Sunday, bringing the company closer to its goal of building the nation's first reusable carrier rocket.

UMMID (2024-06-25). Madhya Pradesh to include Ram, Krishna in school and college curricula. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that the teachings about Hindu lords Ram and Krishna are to be included in the school and higher education curricula of Madhya Pradesh.

Tania Del Moral (2024-06-25). Long live the 43: Approaching the tenth anniversary of Ayotzinapa. peoplesworld.org "Ayotzinapa Vive," reads a wall painted bright red on the corner of one of Mexico City's most transited avenues. The spirit of Ayotzinapa lives on ten years later, but only because of the victims' families' efforts to organize, march, and even knock down the door of the National Palace to demand justice for their loved …

jamanetwork (2024-06-25). Accounting for Competing Risks in Clinical Research. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods article discusses accounting for competing risks in clinical research.

ecns.cn (2024-06-25). Researchers grow meat onto grains of rice. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have taken a bite-sized step toward the future of food with the development of "chicken rice" and "pork rice" — innovative dishes combining cell-cultured meat and staple grains.

UMMID (2024-06-25). Direct 2nd Year Post SSC Diploma 2024 Maharashtra: Application Steps. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 24) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2024 has been started through the official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

Mong Palatino (2024-06-25). Decolonization, the climate crisis, and improving media education in the Pacific. globalvoices.org

UMMID (2024-06-25). Maha CET Cell mulls allowing students to verify MHT CET 2024 Answer Sheets. ummid.com In order to allay the students' concerns, the Maharashtra CET Cell is considering to allow them to verify their answer sheets (OMR Sheets) with the official answer keys.

UMMID (2024-06-25). West Bengal UG Admission 2024: Registration Begins, Last Date to Apply July 7. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has started the registration process for admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.

Skyler Martin (2024-06-25). Parsons students Community Weave to be exhibited at Stonewall National Monument. newschoolfreepress.com On June 28,1969, the Stonewall Riots, an integral part of New York City's LGBTQ+ history, began. Visitors at the Greenwich Village bar responded to police presence with a five-day riot that set the groundwork for the queer civil rights movement that continues to this day. This June, pride month, The Stonewall National Monument plans to…

ecns.cn (2024-06-25). Cultivating talent is laureate's 'greatest source of joy'. ecns.cn A science laureate has emphasized the importance of nurturing talent, reflecting on his own long career as an educator alongside his achievements as a researcher.

UMMID (2024-06-25). KCET 2024 Document Verification start date, schedule published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released on its official website kea.kar.nic.in document verification schedule of the students whose names have appeared in the KCET 2024 Merit List and Rank, and those who are eligible for Karnataka UGCET 2024 counselling.

ecns.cn (2024-06-25). Two scientists win China's top sci-tech award for 2023. ecns.cn Two Chinese scientists, Li Deren and Xue Qikun, won China's top science award on Monday for their contributions to the country's science and technology development.

ecns.cn (2024-06-25). Icebreaking ship for marine research delivered. ecns.cn China bolstered its marine research and disaster preparedness capabilities on Monday with the delivery of a new domestically designed icebreaking survey vessel, Ji Di.

greenleft.org.au (2024-06-25). Uni of Newcastle encampment for Gaza 37 days strong. greenleft.org.au

UMMID (2024-06-25). Govt cancels UGC NET June 2024 conducted by NTA amid reports of paper leak. ummid.com In yet another setback for students, the Ministry of Education Wednesday cancelled the UGC NET June 2024 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid the reports alleging paper leaks.

UMMID (2024-06-25). Now, allegations of 'irregularities' in MHT CET 2024 results. ummid.com Even as the nationwide protests against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over alleged malpractices in NEET UG 2024 and UGC NET 2024 continue unabated, students are now alleging irregularities in MHT CET 2024 results.

jamanetwork (2024-06-25). Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Challenges. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We think the Phoenix Sepsis Score is an important achievement as a pediatric sepsis definition, which considers the performance and application of the score in lower-resource settings. The score was developed in response to clinician survey results that emphasized that the updated score should address issues concerning inconsistent availability of diagnostic tools. Additionally, the authors developed the score for benchmarking, epidemiology, and research purposes.

presstv.ir (2024-06-25). Gaza onslaught blocks exams, crushes Palestinian students' dreams. presstv.ir The Israeli onslaught on Gaza dashes hopes of Palestinian students who want to pursue higher education.

2024-06-25 19:16:22 | 19:16 EST | by | 47 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0