(2023-08-25). Florida Board of Education Imposes Strict Anti-Trans Bathroom Disciplinary Rules. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Florida State Board of Education voted to implement new restrictions on restroom use at college campuses in the state, forcing transgender faculty, staff and students to use facilities that do not correspond to their gender identity. The rules were passed in response to a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in May, House Bill 1521, which mandated that the board create standards… |
(2023-08-25). Wisconsin Bill Would Stop Lab Work that Could Cause Catastrophic Pandemic. scheerpost.com 
By Sam Husseini / Substack [Note: On Thursday, the Pentagon released its first ever formal "Biodefense Posture Review" (seeming to echo the regular Nuclear Posture Review) which I hope to be closely examining. Interesting timing, I had just written a piece drawing parallels between bioweapons and nuclear postures after seeing Oppenheimer.] A bill being introduced in Wisconsin would prohibit institutions of higher education from conducting …
(2023-08-25). Venezuela's Experience Of Building Democracy Under Siege. popularresistance.org From the moment of their initiation, progressive and anti-imperialist projects face constant and enormous challenges. There is the urgent need to resolve the socio-economic problems of the people: hunger, unemployment, and access to health and education. But how can that be achieved without advancing the forces of production and development in the economy? At the same time, how can the economy be developed in a capitalist world without reproducing the exploitation of workers? And furthermore, how can this be accomplished in the face of resistance from a resentful local oligarchy and a determined imperialism, whic…
(2023-08-25). 5 Ways Hip-Hop Can Help Teachers Combat Challenges In The Classroom. newsone.com 
(2023-08-25). Chinese ambassador lauds cooperation with Russia in education sphere. tass.com Zhang Hanhui addressed the Russian students of Chinese educational establishments at the Chinese embassy in Moscow…
(2023-08-26). People Of Niger Want To Shatter Resignation. popularresistance.org In 1958, the poet and trade union leader Abdoulaye Mamani of Zinder (Niger) won an election in his home region against Hamani Diori, one of the founders of the Nigerien Progressive Party. This election result posed a problem for French colonial authorities, who wanted Diori to lead the new Niger. Mamani stood as a candidate for Niger's left-wing Sawaba party, which was one of the leading forces in the independence movement against France. Sawaba was the party of the talakawa, the 'commoners', or the petit peuple ('little folk'), the party of peasants and workers who wanted Niger to realise their hopes.
(2023-08-25). What's Behind EU's Censorship of Social Media & Search Engines? sputnikglobe.com The European Commission (EC) has stepped up pressure on online platforms under the pretext of creating "a safer digital space" free from "disinformation." Does the EC consider itself a gatekeeper of truth?
(2023-08-25). It still ain't easy landing on the moon. asiatimes.com 
In 2019, India attempted to land a spacecraft on the moon — and ended up painting a kilometres-long streak of debris on its barren surface. Now the Indian Space Research Organization has returned in triumph, with the Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touching down near the south pole of Earth's rocky neighbor. India's success came just days …
(2023-08-25). Mayo researchers find vaccine may reduce severity of long-haul COVID symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person's risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that long-haul COVID patients who were vaccinated before contracting the virus were less likely to experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine. The study…
(2023-08-25). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic researchers use new innovative technology to diagnose teen brothers with ultra-rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Emery Diffendorfer was a baby, he couldn't hold his head up or babble like other infants his age. His rare genetic disorder enlarged his tongue and head, and he had weakened muscle tone, brittle bones, sleep apnea, poor eyesight and persistent infections in his tonsils and adenoids. By six months old, the tiny Mayo Clinic patient was in the intensive care unit with severe pneumonia. That's when Cheryl Diffendorfer and Amy Honsey — both…
(2023-08-25). Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less invasive option may relieve symptoms without as high a price. Historically, hysterectomy has been the most common surgical treatment for uterine fibroids, a condition that affects 70—80% of premenopausal women, but another procedure is available. Unlike a hysterectomy, which removes the entire uterus, a myomectomy removes only the fibroids, leaving the uterus intact. The study compared myomectomy to two versions of…
(2023-08-25). Private rocket maker launches eighth successful flight mission. ecns.cn Chinese private aerospace firm Galactic Energy launched its eighth Ceres 1 rocket on Friday, the latest effort by a Chinese private firm to expand its capabilities in rocket research and development (R&D) and launches.
(2023-08-25). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury Series: Mysterious Strokes in Young Women. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome After Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Can NATO Win a Conventional War Against Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). How BRICS Is Looking to Challenge the Western Order in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Selected Articles: "Canary in a COVID World: How Propaganda and Censorship Changed Our (My) World" globalresearch.ca 
By The inspired editors of this fascinating collection have managed to gain the confidence and cooperation of 34 thought leaders who …
(2023-08-25). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-08-25). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury Series: Mysterious Strokes in Young Women. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome After Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Can NATO Win a Conventional War Against Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). How BRICS Is Looking to Challenge the Western Order in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Selected Articles: "Canary in a COVID World: How Propaganda and Censorship Changed Our (My) World" globalresearch.ca By The inspired editors of this fascinating collection have managed to gain the confidence and cooperation of 34 thought leaders who …
(2023-08-25). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Fauci Declares Lockdowns Were 'Absolutely Justified' and Suggests They Should be Used Again to Force Vaccinations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). 15 US-backed Officers Had Hand in 12 West African Coups. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Yes, Virginia (Dare): The 2020 Election Was Fraudulent—and GA GOP Leadership (Among Others) Are Complicit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Bombshell: NATO Says "War Started in 2014". "Fake Pretext" to Wage War against Russia? To Invoke Article 5 of Atlantic Treaty? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). BRICS 2023: The Africa Roadmap, Opportunities and Way Forward. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Respect, Dignity, and the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl. inequality.org Residents of Montgomery, Alabama are still reeling after a brawl in a local riverfront park several weeks ago that captured national headlines. The racial overtones of the incident cannot be ignored, and yet the response to this violent clash gives me hope that Montgomery, a city infamous for its civil rights history, is making progress …
(2023-08-25). Don't Blame My Fellow Retail Workers for Poor Service — Blame Our CEOs. inequality.org Ever get mad at a delivery person for bringing your pizza late? That used to be me. Now I assume it's late because an overpaid boss is probably making two employees do the job of 10. That's because I worked for two years at a company with the kind of chronic understaffing that plagues many …
(2023-08-25). Ukraine Will Capitulate Unconditionally. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Firearms Remain Leading Cause of Death Among US Children. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Summer heat affects mental health, especially vulnerable groups. america.cgtn.com 
Scientists warn that this year's intense summer heat is a preview of the future. While more research is needed to understand the relationship between extreme heat and mental well-being, it's clear that climate change is impacting both our environment and our minds.
(2023-08-26). I4C Showcases Innovative ICARE Program at World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. indybay.org Seven leaders from the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County (I4C) journeyed to Chicago last week to present a workshop at the 9th Parliament of the World's Religions (dating back to 1893). This year's gathering featured 7,000 participants from 90 countries and more than 200 faith traditions, revolving around the theme: "A Call to Conscience — Defending Freedom and Human Rights" with a focus on combating authoritarianism and the climate crisis.
(2023-08-26). Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonaut lifts off for ISS. tass.com On board is the crew of the Crew-7 mission – Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, NASA astronaut Jasmine Mogbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Dane Andreas Mogensen and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa…
(2023-08-25). Resupply vehicle docked with International Space Station. tass.com The docking was made in the automatic mode…
(2023-08-25). Russian company suggests launching highly detailed observation satellites. tass.com The spacecraft will be a small satellite for operational highly detailed observation…
(2023-08-25). Progress MS-24 spacecraft to dock with ISS. tass.com The Progress MS-24 is to deliver about 2,500 kg of cargo to ISS…
(2023-08-25). PhD graduate will soon return to China after being scammed to Myanmar for a year. ecns.cn A Ph.D graduate from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) surnamed Zhang had been rescued from a cyber fraud park in Myawaddy, Myanmar, and will return to China soon, said his elder brother on Thursday.
(2023-08-26). Indian teacher inviting students to slap Muslim kid sparks outrage. tribune.com.pk 
(2023-08-26). Ukraine Closes Kiev-Pechersk Lavra For Theological Academy's Students. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has equated students and teachers of Kiev Theological Schools with visitors to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and banned access to the territory of the monastery and the buildings of the Kiev Theological Academy and Seminary, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) said.
(2023-08-26). New mother tongue curriculum for Primary 1 students from 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-08-26). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2023-08-25). Madison, WI protest demands Department of Natural Resources shut down Line 5. fightbacknews.org Madison, WI – On August 19, more than 60 people rallied and marched during the weekly Dane County Farmers Market to demand that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put an end to Line 5. The DNR holds the authority to approve or deny the permit that Enbridge, the Canada-based corporation that owns the pipeline, needs in order to continue its operations in the state. The actions were organized by students and youth with Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) and drew support from many organizations and community members. | "We're so excited to have so many people out here to show support for the Bad…
(2023-08-25). End political censorship at Macquarie University! Affiliate the IYSSE! wsws.org "The refusal to affiliate the IYSSE… sets a dangerous precedent for further attacks on freedom of speech in which management has carte blanche over which clubs can and can't be formed and is not answerable to the student body for its decisions."
(2023-08-25). Biden administration launches new student debt repayment program. wsws.org SAVE participants making over $30,000 a year will pay 5 percent of their discretionary income for at least 20 years before becoming eligible for debt forgiveness.
(2023-08-25). Madison, WI protest demands Department of Natural Resources shut down Line 5. fightbacknews.org Madison, WI – On August 19, more than 60 people rallied and marched during the weekly Dane County Farmers Market to demand that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put an end to Line 5. The DNR holds the authority to approve or deny the permit that Enbridge, the Canada-based corporation that owns the pipeline, needs in order to continue its operations in the state. The actions were organized by students and youth with Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) and drew support from many organizations and community members. | "We're so excited to have so many people out here to show support for the Bad…
(2023-08-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It affects people of all genders, races and ages, including children. And as school is starting across the country, Dr. Anthony Fine, a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, says it's important that parents be proactive and make sure their students have something called a seizure action plan….
(2023-08-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain students tend to gain during their first year in college. It's often their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares more on how to avoid the dreaded "freshman 15." Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…
(2023-08-25). UPenn Residence Advisers Will Have Union Election Despite Opposition. popularresistance.org University of Pennsylvania students who work as residence hall assistants will hold a unionization vote this fall, the National Labor Relations Board decided this week. The decision rejects Penn's claim that students aren't employees and don't have the right to form a union. | About 220 student workers filed paperwork with the NLRB in March to join the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 153, which represents students in universities around the region. | If the effort is successful, the union would be the first of its kind in the Philadelphia area. Students at other universities have forme…
(2023-08-25). Students hold sit-in at University of Texas board meeting. fightbacknews.org Austin, TX — On Thursday, August 24, a group of around 13 students, workers and other members of the University of Texas (UT) community held a sit-in at the UT System Board of Regents fall semester meeting. The protesters were demanding that the board defend diversity, equity and inclusion programs, which have been under threat at public universities since the passing of Texas Senate Bill 17 in May. | Those leading the sit-in are members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Texas Students for DEI, and the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU). | Although the Board of Regents posted an agenda with an ho…
(2023-08-25). Palestine at the centre of free-speech battle on US campuses, academics say. middleeasteye.net 
Palestine at the centre of free-speech battle on US campuses, academics say | Methods used to blacklist pro-Palestinian academics are now being deployed against students and academics in other fields, experts say | Fri, 08/25/2023 – 21: 14 | Members of the Palestinian community protest against violence in the Gaza Strip, during a rally in Times Square, on 18 May 2018 in New York City (AFP) | As issues o…
(2023-08-26). "Indigenous communities are leading the struggle in Jujuy" internationalviewpoint.org "The people of Jujuy have lost the fear imposed on them by Governor Morales for almost eight years. They have regained their confidence in their own forces. Now local communities have begun to look for support from the teachers unions, and it is this unity that can defeat the regime." | – | / |
(2023-08-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can your child hear the teacher? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fyq4YhJ4YsE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. You know your child can see the video board, but what if he can't hear the…
(2023-08-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy — and proper nutrition — to get them through the day. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says planning for snack time can teach kids healthy habits while keeping them full. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7zbo5Qn-G0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-08-25). Saudi Arabia: Brother of prominent scholar sentenced to death over tweets. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: Brother of prominent scholar sentenced to death over tweets | Mohammed al-Ghamdi, a retired teacher, was sentenced to death over tweets from an anonymous account with nine followers, says his UK-based brother | Fri, 08/25/2023 – 17: 00 | Mohammed al-Ghamdi, brother of reknowned religious scholar Saeed al-Ghamdi (pictured), was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia in July (saeedbinaser.