news.un.org (2024-09-12). Gaza: Six UNRWA staff killed in strikes on school sheltering displaced people
Six staff members with the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, were killed in Gaza on Wednesday when two Israeli airstrikes hit a school-turned-shelter and its surroundings. | "This is the highest death toll among our staff in a single incident," UNRWA said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. | At least 34 people were killed in the strikes, according to media reports. | UNRWA said the shelter manager and other team members were among the victims.
(2024-09-12). Palestine makes history by taking seat at UN General Assembly. newarab.com 
Palestine took a seat at the The Palestine Authority's envoy, The Palestinian Permanent Mission to the UN shared a clip on social media of the Ambassador of Egypt and the President of…
(2024-09-12). 'Guerrilla projects': Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare. aljazeera.com Public figures close to Putin goad Washington after the DoJ alleged that RT is funding social media influencers.
(2024-09-12). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 13% of women globally, causing hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen and ovarian cysts, which can lead to infertility. PCOS is also a significant risk factor for endometrial cancer.‚Å Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many…
(2024-09-12). How A New York Landlord Exploited Anti-Immigrant Propaganda. popularresistance.org For the past few weeks, right-wing media and politicians have been whipped up into a frenzy over the supposed takeover of an Aurora, Colorado apartment building by a Venezuelan gang after a video went viral depicting armed men in The Edge at Lowry complex. Despite the fact that numerous Aurora city officials, including the Aurora City Police chief and the city's mayor have said that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has not taken over two troubled apartment complexes in the city, the right-wing media machine continues to spin this narrative and capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment.
(2024-09-12). U.S. Ambassador to Uganda reaffirms support for injectable ARVs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed support for the widespread availability and affordability of long-term injectable Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ARV) in the country. He pledged that the U.S. is committed to strengthening partnerships in Uganda to advance the fight against the HIV epidemic. Ambassador Popp made this …
(2024-09-11). Convicted former Delaware state auditor trounced in bid to win Rehoboth Beach-area House seat. whyy.org 
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Cast out of office two years ago after being convicted of criminal corruption as Delaware state auditor, McGuiness campaigned tirelessly against two opponents in the Democratic primary. She filled her Facebook page…
(2024-09-11). Israel's Ben-Gvir hosts convicted criminal who spearheads anti-protest group. haaretz.com The national security minister hosted Mordechai David, who has criminal convictions, at his Knesset office, where David filmed videos for social media…
(2024-09-11). US Attacks Brazil's Ban on X for Interests of US Multinational Corporations. orinocotribune.com By Global Times — Sep 9, 2024 | On Friday, in a televised statement before Independence Day celebrations, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized that "no country is truly independent if it tolerates threats to its sovereignty," referring to the country's decision to impose a ban on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. | This recent action by the Brazilian government has sparked widespread discussion in the international community. On the surface, this appears to be a controversy about freedom of speech, but in reality, it involves a struggle between national sovereignty and…
(2024-09-11). Philadelphia legend, soul singer Frankie Beverly dies at 77, family announces. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Philadelphia legend and soul singer, Frankie Beverly, has passed, his family announced on social media Thursday morning. He was 77 years old. | "During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way,"
(2024-09-11). Pro-war lobby attacks Russian influencers. strategic-culture.su 
In recent weeks, there has been a surge of allegations that Moscow has long orchestrated an illegal campaign to influence U.S. public opinion. On September 4, 2024, the Justice Department charged two Russian media executives with an alleged scheme that authorities say illegally funneled millions of dollars to a Tennessee-based company [Tenet] to create and publish propaganda videos that racked up millions of views on U.S. social media.
(2024-09-11). Museveni to announce new dates for Bugisu youth symposium. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Youth Symposium, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed following a directive from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The announcement was made via a tweet by Hadija Namyalo, Chief Coordinator at the Office of the National Chairman of the NRM, who has been leading the coordination of the …
(2024-09-11). A confusà£o do Twitter talvez sirva para impor sanàßàµes ao Brasil. strategic-culture.su
Dubai princess Mahra Al-Maktoum has launched a perfume called 'Divorce' following her very public Sheikha Mahra, the daughter of Dubai's The royal, who is also an entrepreneur in the business and tech sectors, recently announced her aptly-named new fragrance on social media. | Sheikha Mahra te…