Spectator (2024-05-21). Pride and Palestine. indybay.org The 41st Pride Parade in Long Beach was generally a joyous occasion. But naturally, amid the party atmosphere was serious subjects like AIDS prevention/treatment, parents supporting their LGBTQ offspring, Planned Parenthood, and sobriety. There was also sponsorship by local businesses such as Hamburger Mary's as well as corporations including Disneyland, Walmart, Boeing, Gelson's, and major banks. But attention was also drawn by to Palestine (apparently by unaffiliated activists). See video at very bottom of article/pix.

albawaba (2024-05-21). Medical Warning: Foot Peel Masks May Cause Serious Damage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA In the quest for silky-smooth feet, many have turned to foot peel masks as the latest beauty trend promising effortless results. These masks, heralded for their ability to shed dead skin and reveal baby-soft soles, have gained widespread popularity. However, a cautionary note has been sounded by foot doctors, who warn of the potential health risks lurking beneath the allure of these seemingly innocuous products.According to a report by the British newspaper "Mirror," Dr. Nikki, better known as "thepodlifts" on social media, has raised concerns about the adverse effects of foot peel masks on skin health.

latintimes (2024-05-21). Colombia Replaces Scandal-plagued Army Chief. latintimes.com According to a statement from the defense ministry, President Gustavo Petro had decided to replace General Luis Ospina with retired Major General Luis Emilio Cardozo Santamaria.

WSWS (2024-05-21). New data shows rising infection and death rates from COVID contracted in Australian hospitals. wsws.org Australian hospitals and other medical facilities now determine their own COVID policy with only slight variations in their approaches to "preventing" infection of the deadly disease.

WSWS (2024-05-21). Rising infection and death rates from COVID contracted in Australian hospitals. wsws.org Australian hospitals and other medical facilities now determine their own COVID policy with only slight variations in their approaches to "preventing" infection with the deadly disease.

ecns.cn (2024-05-21). Initiative aids student entrepreneurs. ecns.cn A national college student micro-entrepreneurship initiative, which has funded dozens of projects over the past 10 years, gave Zhang Xueying's business a major boost, and more young people are expected to take advantage of the program this year.

newarab (2024-05-21). Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukemia. newarab.com Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with leukemia, the office of President The president's wife was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia "after presenting with several symptoms and following a comprehensive series of medical tests and examinations," the statement said. | She will "adhere to a specialised treatment protocol that includes stringent infection prevention measures" and "will temporarily withdraw from all direct engagements" as part of the treatment plan, it added. | Acut…

newarab (2024-05-21). Saudi crown prince postpones Japan visit over King's health. newarab.com Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince The announcement came hours after the Royal Court in Riyadh said Prince Mohammed's 88-year-old father had a lung infection and was undergoing treatment involving antibiotics. | Prince Mohammed had been due to meet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the Japanese emperor on his trip from Monday, which would have been his first to…