Monthly Archives: February 2024

2024-02-29: News Headlines

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au

newarab (2024-02-29). No happiness for Motaz Azaiza after award win amid Gaza war. newarab.com Palestinian photojournalist In a post shared to social media platforms X and Instagram, Azaiza shared pictures of himself in a suit receiving the TRT's World Citizen Award for his documenting of the brutal realities for life in Gaza. | Ho…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Where is Kate Middleton? Internet concerned over Royal Family member. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Many users across social media platforms are concerned over a member of the British royal family Kate Middleton after allegedly missing for quite a while. Concerned individuals will be happy to know that according to reports, Royal Family representatives confirmed that the Princess of Whales is currently still recovering from her recent abdominal surgery. Rumors about Kate started again after her husband Prince William withdrew from from an engagement on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.The rumors in question began on Jan. 16, 2024, after Kate went missing which resulted in local and international concern over t…

albawaba (2024-02-29). 'Arish student': Egyptian girl commits suicide at Arish University. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The story of an Arish University student has gone viral on social media with people saying that the girl committed suicide after being blackmailed, meanwhile, local newspapers reported that she died of poisoning. Activists online widely shared the Arish student's story and said that the student was abused after someone took private photos of her without her knowledge. Human rights advocates released a campaign online calling for harsh punishment against those who are involved in leading the Arish student to commit suicide by taking private photos of the Egyptian girl and abusing her to share them onlin…

newarab (2024-02-29). BHM: 7 Black American activists who stood up for Palestine. newarab.com "Black folks have always been about Palestine". That was the response of travel writer Imani Bashir on X, in response to a tweet by "Barely four years after George Floyd's murder, many young Black activists have landed upon Gaza as their next social justice journey. But this deepening alignment — this 'movement-mooching' — reveals something far more d…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Candace Owens slams the porn industry, are Jews behind it?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – American commentator and author Candace Owens recently took to her official X (formerly Twitter) account and slammed the porn industry for weakening men through understanding their physiological factors and more. The individual in question said in a post on X: "Pornography is an intentional weapon of mass destruction. It was designed to weaken men with an understanding of their physiological responses. It is also designed to drive men further into perversion. Time to look into the history and profiteering of pornography."Candace Owens slams the porn industry, are Jews behind it?: This angered a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That's why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it's essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. "A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not aware of encephalitis as an entity. Yet, it is a medical emergency,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic expert explains the mosquito-borne infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. "Wherever you have a significant number of mosquitoes and warm hot environments is where you see dengue transmission." Watch: Dr. Stacey…

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2024-02-27: News Headlines

Dean Baker (2024-02-27). Can the State of Texas Force Facebook to Post Lies About Joe Biden? cepr.net That is effectively what the state of Texas and Florida are arguing before the Supreme Court this week. This argument goes under the guise of whether states can prohibit social media companies from banning material based on politics. However, since much of Republican politics these days involves promulgating lies, like the "Biden family" Ukraine bribery …

albawaba (2024-02-27). Zuckerberg gets mixed reactions after eating McDonald's in Japan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg was heavily slammed after posting his photos on Facebook while enjoying a McDonald's meal in Japan.Pro-Palestinian activists and human rights advocates rebuked the American billionaire after his photos from inside McDonald's Japan, considering that the American multinational fast food chain is facing a tough boycott campaign following support to Israel.Mark Zuckerberg posted three pictures from McDonald's Japan and captioned them: "Japanese McDonald's: 10/10. Give these guys a Michelin star."Despite the heavy backlash that Zuckerberg got from pro-Palestinians, some praised th…

albawaba (2024-02-27). A post by Kim Kardashian will cost you $2 million>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – One of the most if not the most profitable influencer families on social media, the Kardashians are the talk of the internet after a study revealed that one sponsored post by Kim Kardashian could cost millions of dollars. According to

albawaba (2024-02-27). Will El Kabeer Awy 8 be out of Ramadan 2024?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rumors have spread on social media with claims that El Kabeer Awy season 8 might be postponed from Ramadan 2024 to 2025 after a fire broke out in the shooting location.A source from within the El Kabeer Awy 8 series revealed the fate of the series after the massive fire that broke out on the filming site on Sunday, is still under study. It also revealed that the workers on the new season of the series are now studying the road map to see how El Kabeer Awy 8 will be finished on plans.Erem News reported citing a source: "The director, production company, and artist Ahmed Makki are looking for a way out o…

albawaba (2024-02-27). Did Balenciaga quit fashion to produce chips?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Controversial Spanish luxury fashion house Balenciaga has once again sparked wide fuss on social media after releasing Chips bags."Did Balenciaga quit fashion to make chips?" social media users questioned what is happening with the Spanish brand after photos of three different chips bag colors; each representing a different flavor, were shared online."Salt & Vinger, Cheese & Onion as well as Spicy Chilly," three Balenciaga chips bags were seen with people left shocked by the price which costs $1,750 each.CHIPS BAG IN YELLOW. (Balenciaga official website)Did Balenciaga quit fashion to produce chips?

newarab (2024-02-27). Aaron Bushnell: The US airman who burnt himself for Gaza. newarab.com A member of the US military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon in protest of the Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active duty airman, was pronounced dead later Sunday after being rushed to hospital. | Authorities extinguished the fire, and Israeli embassy spokeswoman, Tal Naim, said no staff were hurt. | In uniform, Bushnell live-streamed the incident on the social media platform Twitch, introducing himself as he approached the gates of the emba…

Gabisile (2024-02-27). Mashatile urges parties to hold back on distasteful social media debates ahead of elections. sanews.gov.za Mashatile urges parties to hold back on distasteful social media debates ahead of elections | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged political parties that hold robust debates on social media to uphold ethical standards and refrain from unjust, deceptive or hateful speech, as many African countries head to the polls this year. | "We can run campaigns on social media without being malicious or degrading of both individuals and organisations," he said on Tuesday. | The Deputy President was delivering a keynote address at the launch of the 'Principles and guidelines for the use of digital and social media in Af…

teleSUR (2024-02-26). 'Free Palestine' Shouts US Soldier as He Immolates Himself. telesurenglish.net On Sunday afternoon, an active-duty US soldier immolated himself in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington to protest against the genocide in Palestine. | RELATED: | In a video posted on social media, 25-year-old soldier Aaron Bushnell is seen dousing himself with flammable liquid and setting himself on fire until engulfed in flames. While he performs this act that would lead to his death, the US soldier shouts "Free Palestine." | "I'm about…

albawaba (2024-02-27). Quran burner Salwan Momika: Western countries made a grave mistake. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Controversial social media influencer and critic Salwan Momika took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and said that Western countries and citizens made a "grave mistake when they opened their doors to Muslims". According to

latintimes (2024-02-27). Supreme Court Deliberates Social Media Laws: Potential Paradigm Shift Looms. latintimes.com Former President Trump has thrown his weight behind the state laws, decrying what he perceives as bias and discrimination by social media platforms.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-27). Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That's why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it's essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. "A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not aware of encephalitis as an entity. Yet, it is a medical emergency,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-27). Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic expert explains the mosquito-borne infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. "Wherever you have a significant number of mosquitoes and warm hot environments is where you see dengue transmission." Watch: Dr. Stacey…

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