Morocco: Journalist in Prison After Unfair Trial

(New York) – Omar Radi, an investigative journalist in Morocco, was denied a fair trial and sentenced to six years in prison on espionage and rape charges, Human Rights Watch said today, after an extensive review of the case. An appeals session in his case is scheduled for November 25, 2021.

Palm Oil Promotes Metastasis in Your Mouth

The type of fat you eat has an impact on your health and can affect your risk of certain diseases.

The Profound Health Benefits of Being Grateful

Gratitude is a simple practice that can have profound effects on your health and well- being.

Forget Supply Chain: Beanie Babies CEO Sends 150 Planes to China

He is not Santa Claus, but Ty Warner is trying to save Christmas from the supply chain crisis by flying across the globe to make sure his Beanie Babies will be under the tree on December 25.

Mass Surveillance Fuels Oppression of Uyghurs and Palestinians

Tech-enabled control of a persecuted population.Abusive facial recognition.Severe restrictions on movement.Branding peaceful dissent as “terrorism”.

5 Ways to Spark Your Inner Light This Winter

As we approach the winter solstice on December 21, the slide into darker and darker days can feel especially precipitous.

Central African Republic: Minister Faces Atrocity Charges

(Nairobi) – The Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Central African Republic has arrested and brought charges against a government minister for war crimes and crimes against humanity in an important step for justice, Human Rights Watch said today. A detention hearing for the minister, a former armed group leader, Hassan

Human Rights Watch Briefing Note for the Twentieth Session of the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties

The states parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will meet from December 6-11, 2021, in The Hague for the annual session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP).

San Francisco Declares Water Emergency, 5% Surcharge on Users

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission voted Tuesday to declare a water shortage emergency amid a crushing drought in the state that threatens water supplies throughout the region, slapping a 5% surcharge on water users in the city. California is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in

Despite Soaring Gas Prices, Gavin Newsom Denies Fracking Permits 'in Droves'

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Rules For Thee, Not for Ski: Austrian Slopes Avoid Lockdown Restrictions

Austrian ski slopes have been allowed to remain open while the rest of the country languishes under a 20-day lockdown.

Advanced Meditation Alters Resting-State Brain Network Connectivity Correlating With Improved Mindfulness

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of an intensive 8-day Samyama meditation program on the brain functional connectivity using resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI).

Harris Slammed Trump for Refilling Oil Reserves that Biden Just Drained

Vice President Kamala Harris’s hypocrisy was on display Tuesday as President Joe Biden raided oil reserves despite her having slammed then-President Donald Trump in 2020 for refilling them.

The Magical Thinking and Dangers of Masks

Are you prepared to wear masks forever? Some are, but their positive attitude toward masks is a likely result of deceptive and misleading information.

Link Between Alzheimer's and Gut Is Confirmed

Alzheimer's disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S., with 1 in 3 seniors dying with Alzheimer's or dementia — more than the number killed by breast and prostate cancers combined.