(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.
(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…
(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.
(2022-06-30). Friday 7/29: Stolen Legacy: California Pioneers of African Descent. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street | Financial District…
(2022-06-30). Pilots protest across the US as flight cancellations mount ahead of Fourth of July weekend. wsws.org Thousands of Delta pilots are protesting today over exhausting schedules, eroding pay and staff shortages, primarily caused by Covid illnesses and fatigue.
(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.
(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). Saturday 7/23: Ashby Stage Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Mural Unveiling. indybay.org Ashby Stage | 1901 Ashby Ave | Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2022-06-30). China drives surge in online payments. ecns.cn At least 100 million Chinese adults joined the ranks of people making digital payments in 2021, leading the global surge in the use of online transactions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
(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.
(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.
(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,…
(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). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Regenerating damaged skin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that looks to repair, replace or restore diseased cells, tissues or organs. One specialty that's a natural fit for regenerative medicine is dermatology. That's because the skin is the largest organ that regenerates in the body. "Regenerative medicine is the idea that we can reestablish form and function," says Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. "So when we are born, we have that baby skin. And as we…
(2022-06-30). Australia: Striking NSW nurses speak on crisis in healthcare. wsws.org "We're constantly working extra hours now. There are not enough staff and not enough beds. Its impacting on patient safety. It's been like this for years, but it's gotten worse with COVID."
(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…
(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 …
(2022-06-30). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to delay testing and treatments for a variety of diseases and conditions. This includes HIV testing. During the pandemic, the number HIV diagnosis decline, but that decline is most attributed to declines in testing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts attribute this decline to less frequent visits to health centers, reduced outreach services, and shifting of public health staff to COVID-19 response activities. June 27…
(2022-06-30). Shanghai Disneyland reopens. ecns.cn Shanghai Disney Resort reopened on Thursday after more than three months of closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
(2022-06-30). Friday 7/1: Speakout: 12PM 7/1 Cordileone at Mission Dolores. indybay.org Mission Dolores Basilica | 16th and Dolores Streets…
(2022-06-30). Shanghai diners savor resumption of service. ecns.cn Restaurants and hungry diners in Shanghai embraced dine-in service for the first time in three months on Wednesday in the latest recovery after an outbreak of COVID-19 shut the city down.
(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…
(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.
(2022-06-29). In Video: Uncomfortable Questions To Ukrainian Authorities From Civilians In Kremenchug. southfront.org
(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,…
(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,
(2022-06-29). What More Proof Is Needed That America Is A Dictatorship, Not A Democracy? southfront.org 
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(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). What must be done to end the pandemic. wsws.org In this video, WSWS writer Evan Blake describes the current surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the immense impacts of Long COVID, and what must be done to end the pandemic worldwide.
(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.
(2022-06-29). Spike in flu cases puzzles experts. ecns.cn A mysterious jump in influenza cases in some southern provinces has stoked concerns, prompting experts to call for expanding flu vaccination campaigns while exploring their integration with COVID-19 immunization.
(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 …
(2022-06-29). COVID isolation treatment facilities fully delivered to Hong Kong. ecns.cn A few days before the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, two permanent community COVID-19 isolation treatment facilities, constructed by State-owned enterprises, were fully delivered.
(2022-06-29). Shanghai resumes dine-in services at restaurants as COVID-19 wanes. ecns.cn China's financial hub Shanghai is gradually resuming dine-in services at restaurants starting from Wednesday as the COVID-19 epidemic has waned in the city.
(2022-06-29). Thousands Protest Against G7 Summit in Germany. scheerpost.com By Nathaniel Flakin / The Group of 7 is currently meeting in southern Germany. The leaders of the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan — all men — are gathering in a castle in the Alps, close to the Austrian border. Schloss Elmau was already the location of Germany's last G7 summit These seven governments stand for vaccine imperialism, global warming, austerity,…
(2022-06-29). COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in infants through toddlers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The use of COVID-19 vaccines in infants and toddlers in the U.S. has cleared the final hurdles. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously to recommend emergency use authorization for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines for young children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed by authorizing health care professionals to begin vaccinating the youngest of children. Moderna's vaccine is for children ages 6 months to 5 years, and Pfizer's vaccine is for children…
(2022-06-29). Prevención y responsabilidad, dos elecciones imprescindibles. cubadebate.cu Este martes, en el Palacio de la Revolución, estuvo marcado por una jornada en pos de la salud y la vida: sesionaron las reuniones de expertos y científicos para temas de salud, y la del Grupo Temporal de Trabajo para la prevención y control de la epidemia de COVID-19, ambas encabezadas por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez…
(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.
(2022-06-29). Ghislaine Maxwell is just the tip of the iceberg. thecanary.co 
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(2022-06-29). Shanghai catering business ready to welcome dine-in customers. ecns.cn Shanghai is set to resume the dine-in services on Wednesday as the recent COVID-19 resurgence is under control.
(2022-06-29). Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes common symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in the ears have been reported, and recently, physicians are seeing more patients with gastrointestinal problems. Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic's COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, describes the most common symptoms. Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe…
(2022-06-29). Residents outraged after former Governor Snyder and others responsible for Flint water poisoning let off the hook by Michigan Supreme Court. wsws.org The decision by government officials, Democratic and Republican alike, to switch to using the toxic Flint River in 2014 without adding anti-corrosion treatment was, until the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest public health catastrophe in US history.
(2022-06-29). Ethnic Violence Plagues Ethiopia Near its Mighty New Dam. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Candlelight vigil outside the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Mekane Selam Medhane Alem Cathedral in Oakland, California, for those who died in the massacre in Wellega, Oromia Region, Ethiopia on June 18. Ongoing conflict in Ethiopia continues to claim the lives of many civilians, as recently happened in the Wellega region. Ethiopians have been in…
(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.
(2022-06-29). U.S. to distribute monkeypox vaccines nationwide to curb outbreak. ecns.cn The White House said Tuesday it will start distributing the monkeypox vaccines across the country to address the spread of the virus, focusing on people most at risk and communities with the highest numbers of cases.
(2022-06-29). Sargassum seaweed threatens Caribbean beaches, Mexican coast. america.cgtn.com While travel is rebounding from the lows brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, some popular destinations are battling other challenges.
(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…
(2022-06-29). Sunday 7/10: Cuts to COVID Resources Hit Poor and Workers at Home and Abroad. indybay.org via zoom: tinyurl.com/FSP-July10…
(2022-06-28). Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19—Associated ARDS Who Underwent Lung Transplant—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Institutional and national cohort studies have reported the success of lung transplant for COVID-19—associated ARDS. However, given the unpredictable trajectory of patients with COVID-19—associated ARDS and the lack of clinically available biomarkers of permanent lung injury, referral for lung transplant requires careful evaluation of pulmonary physiology, radiographic and histologic changes, medical course, and treatment response. Furthermore, lung transplant referral should only be considered after sufficient time has passed from the onset of ARDS and after longitudinal multidisciplinary ev…
(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…
(2022-06-28). Talk World Radio: James G. Kahn on 300,000 U.S. COVID Deaths from Lack of Universal Healthcare. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm — except when it can't be and then it's Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the COVID pandemic. Our guest, James G Kahn, is an emeritus professor …
(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 ..]…
(2022-06-28). Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19—Associated ARDS Who Underwent Lung Transplant. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported impressive outcomes in 30 patients who underwent lung transplant for COVID-19—associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, we wonder whether some patients in this cohort may not have needed a lung transplant if given more time to recover.
