As ‘Fury of Virus Illustrates Folly of War,’ UN Chief Calls for Global Ceasefire
“End the sickness of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world.”
Month: March 2020
‘This Is a Massive Scandal’: Trump FDA Grants Drug Company Exclusive Claim on Promising Coronavirus Drug
“It is insane and unacceptable,” said Bernie Sanders. “We will not tolerate profiteering. Any treatment or vaccine must be made free for all.”
700 Cats Living in One House (VIDEO)
The Cat House is home to 700 cats, taking up 12 acres of land.
California Will Pay to House the Homeless in Motels and Hotels As Coronavirus Spreads (VIDEO)
Disease can spread rapidly throughout homeless encampments, so the state of California is attempting to minimize and slow down the contagion by temporarily procuring hotel and motel rooms for their burgeoning homeless population.
‘Little Foot’ Skull Reveals How This Human Ancestor Lived More Than 3 Million Years Ago
Micro-CT scanning of “Little Foot” skull reveals new aspects of the life of this more than 3-million year-old-human ancestor.
Illinois TV Station Accidentally Broadcasts State Primary Results Day Before Election (VIDEO)
A local TV station accidentally airs results of the future Illinois primary, scheduled to happen the following day, during a Monday broadcast of ‘The Price is Right’.
Parkinson’s Disease Linked To Gene Targeted By Blue-Green Algae Toxin
Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson’s disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae.
Dow Jones Drops Nearly 3,000 Points, As Coronavirus Collapse Continues; Worst Day Since ’87
The Dow industrials fell about 2,300 points, the index’s worst day since the 1987 crash, as fear over the impact of coronavirus roiled markets around the world despite actions from the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank.
US Paper Hypes Fake News On Coronavirus ‘Burial Pits’ In Iran
The Washington Post has turned to publishing fake news about Iran’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, claiming that Iran has dug mass “burial pits” for victims of the disease and was covering the true number of deaths.
Government Spends Equivalent of Entire US Student Debt to Rally Stock Market for 15 Minutes
The money spent was equal to the total amount of US student debt, more than twice as much as the Wall Street bailout of 2008 and nearly 30 times the net worth of former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, the richest man to ever run for president.
At ‘Shock Doctrine Press Conference,’ Trump Bails Out Oil Industry, Not US Families, as Coronavirus Crisis Intensifies
“Trump has once again put the interests of oil and gas executives ahead of the interests of people and communities.”
Iran Warns US Over ‘Dangerous’ Claims After Iraq Base Attack
Iran says US President Donald Trump must reconsider behavior of occupying American forces in the region instead of leveling groundless accusations against other countries.
Up to 150 Million Americans Expected to Contract Coronavirus
Congressional doctor expects between 70 to 150 million Americans to contract the coronavirus.
New OPCW Whistleblower Slams ‘Abhorrent Mistreatment’ of Douma Investigators
A fourth OPCW whistleblower has emerged to defend the two veteran inspectors who challenged a cover-up of the chemical weapons probe in Douma, Syria. The new whistleblower lamented that other staffers have been “frightened into silence.”
Iraq Condemns US Strikes; Says Soldiers, Police, Civilians Killed
The Iraqi military and the presidency have condemned new US airstrikes, saying they killed soldiers and police officers and civilians overnight.