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Congo Expels Renowned Journalist

Democratic Republic of Congo authorities on Tuesday expelled French reporter Sonia Rolley after her application for journalistic accreditation was rejected. Rolley, 42, a long-time reporter for French broadcaster Radio France Internationale, had covered Congo and Africa’s Great Lakes region since 2004. She is known throughout Congo and to an

The REAL story behind RSV & the so-called “tripledemic”

The “tripledemic” is upon us, according to the mainstream media.

From transcendental egology to orientation theory: Toward a mereological foundation for the different senses of the “self” in conscious experience

In the present work, we aim to make a contribution to the origins of the notion of “minimum self” in Husserl's phenomenology.

Leave No One Behind

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and other disasters, are projected to become more frequent and intense as a result of the climate crisis, taking a toll on lives and livelihoods around the world. While climate-related disasters affect everyone, they are especially detrimental to the health and wellbeing

The Major Companies Pulling Ads from Elon Musk's Twitter

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter last week has resulted in at least six major companies withdrawing their advertising over worries about how he will impact content moderation policies on the platform. Major companies have pulled out of advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform last

Egypt: Arrests, Curbs on Protests As COP27 Nears

(Beirut) – Egyptian authorities have arrested dozens of people for calling for protests and restricted the right to protest in the days leading up to the COP27 climate summit, threatening its success, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have added security measures in Sharm El-Sheikh, the resort town where the

7 Smart Ways to Deal with Nitpicking (and Why People Do It)

To deal with nitpicking in relationships and at work, it takes patience and strength.

Xinjiang-Linked Volkswagen Joins Twitter Ad Boycott

Volkswagen has announced that it has suspended advertisements on Twitter in response to Elon Musk’s vow to make the social media platform a home for free speech.

Brazil: Lula Should Urgently Address Amazon Crisis

(São Paulo) – Brazil’s President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should commit to concrete measures to back up his promises on the environment as government representatives gather for the COP27 climate summit meeting in Egypt, Human Rights Watch said today. In his first public statement after winning the

Iran: Thousands of Detained Protesters and Activists in Peril

(Beirut) – Iranian authorities have escalated their assault against widespread dissent and protests through dubious national security charges against detained activists and grossly unfair trials, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 31, 2022, the head of Tehran Province’s judiciary said that it had issued around 1,000 indictments against

5 Ways in Which Lion’s Mane Mushroom is Good for Your Mental and Physical Stamina

Do you want to improve your mental and physical stamina? Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus), a type of mushroom, that is both edible and medicinal, could be the key.

Turkey Jails Another Human Rights Defender

Şebnem Korur Fincancı is the latest human rights defender to be jailed in Turkey as authorities pursue a bogus investigation against her for “spreading terrorist propaganda.” Korur Fincancı is head of the Turkish Medical Association, former head of the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, and a retired professor of

Mad Scientists Create Coronavirus With 80% Lethality in Mice

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Less than two months ago, we reported scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr.

Report: Mark Zuckerberg's Private Jet Emits 17 Times More Carbon Than the Average American

Mark Zuckerberg’s private jet emits 17 times more carbon emissions in two months than the average American does in a year, according to flight tracking data.