Rhoda Wilson (2023-08-25). Norwegian man is detained in psychiatric unit for posting truths on Facebook about conspiracies. expose-news.com Trond Harald H√ •land has been outspoken on social media about the World Economic Forum, climate change and vaccine passports. He has also been critical of the Norwegian health system for what happened …

FP Staff (2023-08-26). Madagascar: 12 killed in crush at opening ceremony of Indian Ocean Island Games. firstpost.com At least twelve people have died and about 80 have been injured in a crush after sports enthusiasts tried to enter Madagascar's national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, the prime minister said. | Christian Ntsay revealed that among the injured, eleven are in critical condition, following the mishap that transpired on Friday. Numerous videos disseminated on social media depicted the efforts of Red Cross personnel attending to numerous wounded individuals situated alongside the athletics track. | Government spokesperson Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy said that 33 of the injured remained…

FP Staff (2023-08-26). Pakistan: Caretaker PM calls emergency meeting over protests on high electricity bills. firstpost.com Concerned over the nationwide protests erupted against the massive electricity bills and relevant hashtags started trending on social media, Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul-haq Kakar called an emergency meeting on August 27 to discuss the issue. | The Express Tribune reported that the caretaker premier called the meeting in Islamabad and directed the energy ministry and the electricity distribution companies to give a detailed briefing in this regard. | As per the statement from Pakistan's PMO office, consultations will be held regarding giving maximum relief to consumers regarding electricity bills.

FP Staff (2023-08-26). US Conservative author Ann Coulter draws flak for 'Hindu business' comment. firstpost.com Prominent American conservative media pundit and author Ann Coulter is drawing flak for making racist comments against two Indian-origin US presidential contenders — Niki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. | During Wednesday night's first Republican presidential debate, Coulter characterised a heated exchange between former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy as "Hindu business." | Coulter, 61, in her tweet on the social media platform X said: "Nikki and Vivek are involved in some Hindu business, it seems". | On Thursday, she started to face backlash, with Ramaswamy's senior…

sputnikglobe (2023-08-25). What's Behind EU's Censorship of Social Media & Search Engines? sputnikglobe.com The European Commission (EC) has stepped up pressure on online platforms under the pretext of creating "a safer digital space" free from "disinformation." Does the EC consider itself a gatekeeper of truth?

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can ashwagandha supplements help with stress and anxiety relief? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with stress and feeling overwhelmed. I am 52 and juggle full-time work as a wife and mother to a teenage daughter. Recently I also began caring for an elderly relative. I often snap at the slightest comment, and sleep is elusive due to the many thoughts swirling in my head. I am not the biggest fan of medication, but I recently saw an ad for Ashwagandha on social media. Can…

Staff (2023-08-25). Tunisian government announces more measures to restrict online content. peoplesdispatch.org Continuing his crackdown on opposition and dissent, Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday, August 23, announced measures to restrict, punish, and block what the government determines is abuse and misuse of social media. The president cited crimes and "lawlessness," specifically by people criticizing government officials and activities, which were "harming the country's interests" as the …

Dania Akkad (2023-08-25). Saudi Arabia: Brother of prominent scholar sentenced to death over tweets. middleeasteye.net Saudi Arabia: Brother of prominent scholar sentenced to death over tweets | Mohammed al-Ghamdi, a retired teacher, was sentenced to death over tweets from an anonymous account with nine followers, says his UK-based brother | Fri, 08/25/2023 – 17: 00 | Mohammed al-Ghamdi, brother of reknowned religious scholar Saeed al-Ghamdi (pictured), was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia in July (saeedbinaser.

Ann Brown (2023-08-25). Top Reparations Scholars Darity and Mullen Win Another Prestigious Award: ASA Outstanding Book. moguldom.com Dr. William Sandy Darity recently announced via Twitter that his book, "From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century," authored with A. Kirsten Mullen, had taken home another award. This award is the Inequality, Poverty and Mobility's 2023 Outstanding Book Award from the American Sociological Association (ASA). Last year ,the distinction …

Editor at NewsOne (2023-08-25). Trump Indictment Mugshots Go Viral As 'The Big Lie' Suspects Surrender In Fulton County, Georgia. newsone.com A protestor holds a sign outside the Fulton County Jail on August 23, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Jessica McGowan / Getty | UPDATED: 3: 30 p.m. ET, Aug. 25 | All 19 suspects in the sweeping RICO indictment against former President Donald Trump have been arrested and booked in Georgia as of Friday afternoon. | Trump surrendered on Thursday night, just hours before the deadline of 12 noon on Friday that was set by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. His

Ann Brown (2023-08-25). 'Welcome To Rice Street' Party Flyer Goes Viral, Club Capitalizes On Trump Drama. moguldom.com An Atlanta club decided to use former President Donald Trump's indictment and arrest in Georgia as a way to lure in clients. As news broke about Trump's planned surrender to Fulton County authorities in Atlanta, a party flyer titled "Welcome To Rice Street" began circulating online and went viral. The Suite Lounge club decided to …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing viral infection risks when sending kids off to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms associated with viral and bacterial infections. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says you might not be able to stop some of these illnesses, but reducing viral infection risks is possible. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/g73RprjT7Go Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (: 59) is in the downloads…

Sharon Zhang (2023-08-22). Trump Ordered Not to Make Social Media Threats as Part of $200,000 Bond. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he is planning to surrender himself to arrest in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, as part of his indictment regarding his attempts to overturn the 2020 election in the state. "Can you believe it? I'll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis," Trump wrote on his social media network… |

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-08-22). War and Lenin in the 21st Century. libya360.wordpress.com Gary Wilson © Photo : Screenshot / Social Media Rare footage of destruction of foreign mercenaries in Zaporizhzhya. Part I: U.S. funds war, takes over Ukraine assets The U.S. is funding a proxy war against Russia — Congress has approved $113 billion for Ukraine — seizing Ukraine's assets in the process. The U.S. is spending…

Patricia Harrity (2023-08-22). Blue Users on X Will Need to Send Selfie & Data to Israeli Software Company. expose-news.com X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will now require X Blue users to submit a selfie alongside a photo of a government-issued ID, according to PC Magazine. The move …

Staff (2023-08-22). 'Makeba' — A Viral TikTok Trend Pays Homage to Mama Africa. unicornriot.ninja Whether you use TikTok or Instagram Reels, if you've been doom scrolling the last eight weeks, chances are you've heard the catchy "Can I get a ooh wee?" chorus of the song "Makeba," a pop dance release by the French singer Jain. The meme, which started on TikTok, first gained virality as a simple dance …

jamanetwork (2023-08-22). USPSTF Recommendation: Preexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Acquisition of HIV. jamanetwork.com This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that clinicians prescribe preexposure prophylaxis using effective antiretroviral therapy to persons at increased risk of HIV acquisition to decrease the risk of acquiring HIV (A recommendation).

jamanetwork (2023-08-22). New USPSTF Guidelines for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis. jamanetwork.com Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the use of highly effective antiretroviral drugs to prevent HIV, is a key component of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative in the US that aims to reduce new HIV cases by 90% by 2030. Although the advent of PrEP carries tremendous potential to change the trajectory of the epidemic, PrEP uptake has been disproportionately low in populations most heavily affected by HIV. In 2021, 78% of White persons expected to benefit from PrEP received it, compared with 11% of Black/African American persons and 21% of Hispanic/Latino persons. Regional disparities exist, with the South accounting…