(2022-05-15). Arnold August is Right in Blowing the Whistle on the Menace to Academic Freedom in Canadian and US Universities. orinocotribune.com By Alfred de Zayas  ; May 12, 2022 | Review by Alfred de Zayas of the article by Arnold August: "Ukraine-Russia: Sanctions against a 'pro-Russian' professor from the University of Montreal, or freedom of speech?" | Arnold August is right in blowing the whistle on the menace to academic freedom and the ethos of independent research posed by pressures of political correctness and the spread of "cancel culture". This development constitutes moral bankruptcy in any country that considers itself "democratic", and a fortiori a disgrace in the academic profession. The case of Professor Michael Carley of the Universit…
(2022-05-15). Khatibzadeh signs memorial notebook of martyr Abu Akleh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh signed the memorial notebook of the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at the country's embassy in Tehran.
(2022-05-15). Abu Akleh assassination perpetrators must be punished. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council has condemned the assassination of the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, stressing the Israeli regime must be held to account for the crime by the international community.
(2022-05-15). I vividly remember the Nakba. electronicintifada.net The passage of time has not changed the nature of the anti-colonial struggle in Palestine.
(2022-05-15). Podcast Ep 57: Landback from Turtle Island to Palestine. electronicintifada.net Indigenous activists with NDN Collective release position paper on Palestinian liberation.
(2022-05-15). Another Wounded Palestinian In Serious Condition. imemc.org 
The Israeli occupation authorities have informed the family of Hamza Aabed, 19, from Jenin in the northern part of the West Bank, was transferred to the Rambam Medical Center, hooked to respiratory machines due to the seriousness of his wounds. Hamza was shot by an Israeli army sharpshooter with a live round in the head, …
(2022-05-15). Army Abducts Three Palestinians In Ramallah And Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians from their homes in the Ramallah governorate in the central West Bank, and one in Jenin, in the northern part, on Sunday dawn. The soldiers invaded Jifna town, north of Ramallah, stormed and searched homes, before abducting Mohammad Abdul-Aziz zeid. The soldiers also invaded the al-Jalazoun refugee camp north of …
(2022-05-15). Army Injures Several Palestinians Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers injured many Palestinians in Hares village, west of the central West Bank city of Salfit, after the army and many illegal colonizers invaded it. Local sources said many army jeeps accompanied colonialist settlers into the village on their way to an archangelical site and closed many roads to Palestinian traffic and …
(2022-05-15). Palestinian Dies From Serious Wounds He Suffered In Jenin. imemc.org 
A seriously wounded Palestinian man died Sunday at an Israeli medical center from gunshot wounds he suffered after Israeli soldiers shot him two days ago during an invasion of the Jenin refugee camp in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian, Daoud Mohammad Zobeidi, 40, was shot with a live round in …
(2022-05-15). Israeli Soldiers Attack A Palestinian Family In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded a Palestinian home in the al-Minya village, east of Bethlehem in the West Bank, and attacked the family. Media sources said many army jeeps invaded the village before storming and ransacking the home of Sharif al-Froukh, and violently searched it, causing excessive damage. They added that the soldiers assaulted …
(2022-05-15). Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian And His Son In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian man and his son in the at-Tabban village in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Fuad al-Amour, the Protection and Steadfastness Committee coordinator in Masafer Yatta and Southern Hebron Hills, said the soldiers abducted Nasser Mahmoud Abi Obeid, 48, …
(2022-05-15). WAFA: "Number of Palestinians worldwide doubled 10 times since Nakba, official figures show" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, May 15, 2022 (WAFA) — Ola Awad, the Chairperson of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), said in a report today on the 74th anniversary of the Nakba that the Palestinian population at home and in the diaspora has doubled about 10 times since the Nakba in 1948. The Nakba of Palestine describes a …
(2022-05-15). WAFA: "Palestinians mark 74th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, May 15, 2022 (WAFA) — Hundreds of Palestinians marked today the 74th anniversary of the Nakba of 1948 when nearly 600,000 indigenous Palestinians were ethnically cleansed from their homes in historic Palestine by invading Zionist militias. In Ramallah, in the center of the occupied West Bank, hundreds gathered outside President Yasser Arafat Mausoleum and …
(2022-05-15). Palestinos recuerdan el Día de la Nakba o catástrofe palestina. telesurtv.net La fecha hace referencia al 15 de mayo de 1948 cuando inició el éxodo forzado del pueblo palestino, como consecuencia de la creación del Estado de Israel.
(2022-05-15). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Five Former Political Prisoners, Including Two Siblings, In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five former political prisoners, including two siblings, from their homes in several parts of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded the Khallet Manna' area in the southern part of Hebron city before the soldiers abducted Abdullah Obeido after storming his home …
(2022-05-15). Tuesday 5/17: Power of the Native Vote: Mobilizing Indigenous Communities to Advance Structural Change. indybay.org Online event…
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(2022-05-15). Sharing Mayo Clinic: A shared heart: Two families come together after tragedy, transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Around the 15th of every month, Christin Gigstad and Tina Haug think of each other. They pick up their phones and text. Even if they've already talked that week, they want to check in. It's an important date for them, one that no one else can fully understand. Four years ago, Christin and Tina were strangers. Their lives were brought together by crisis. And now they like to say they have a shared heart, thanks…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Putting your best foot forward with diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with diabetes and am learning about various components of my health care that require special attention. For instance, I was told I'd need to take special care of my feet. Can you explain why foot care is so important and what is necessary? Do I need to see a special type of doctor? ANSWER: You're among the millions of people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Managing…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: National Nurses Week. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic, the Department of Nursing consists of over 22,000 people, including nurses, patient care assistants, patient care technicians and social workers. Like many health care professionals, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and challenging time for those in the department. "Throughout the pandemic, our nurses have continued to be there for their patients," says Ryannon Frederick, Mayo Clinic's chief nursing officer. "Our patient satisfaction actually increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. And that's…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Mohs surgery for melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Melanoma is one of the most common cancer types in the U. S. Roughly 2% of people will be diagnosed with melanoma of the skin at some point during their lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Treatment for early stage melanomas usually includes surgery to remove the melanoma. Mohs surgery is a…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal allergies. What can I do to keep the box of tissues at bay and enjoy the springtime weather? ANSWER: As we flip the calendars to April and May, spring is in the air. Warmer springtime temperatures mean that trees bud, flowers bloom and grass grows. And people often are more active…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: African Americans at higher risk of stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S. Do you know that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States? A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. This causes brain cells to become damaged or die. Risks of stroke vary by race and ethnicity. African American…
(2022-05-15). 9 Mayo hospitals earn 'A' grades for patient safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nine Mayo Clinic hospitals scored the highest safety marks from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that collects and analyzes data to help patients choose their preferred health care destinations. These Mayo Clinic hospitals earned "A" grades for patient safety: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona. Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida. Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester. Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota.Eau Claire, Wisconsin.Fairmont, Minnesota.La…
(2022-05-15). Busan, S. Korea, constructing Solar-Powered Artificial Biorock Island to replace Coastal land lost to Sea Level Rise. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)  ; UN Habitat, the municipality of Busan in South Korea, and the company OCEANIX are responding to the challenge of sea-level rise by building an artificial floating city off the coast of the country's second-largest city. A prototype is expected to be in the water as early as 2025. Although a …
(2022-05-15). Expert alert: Outpatient joint replacement surgery benefits patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Outpatient surgery may be an option for people who are having their hips, knees or other joints replaced. It is part of a trend in orthopedic surgery to move total joint arthroplasty, commonly known as joint replacement, from inpatient to outpatient surgery. Patients benefit from the shorter hospital stay, and they are more satisfied recovering at home. A decade ago, a patient who had a knee or hip replacement would likely stay…
(2022-05-15). Consumer Health: Women's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week will be observed May 8—14, which makes this a good time to learn about the biggest threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Two of the leading causes of death for women in the U.S. are heart disease and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for both. Heart disease…
(2022-05-15). Consumer Health: Understanding skin cancer and how to prevent it. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this and good time to learn about the three main types of skin cancer and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. And most skin cancers are preventable. The three main types of skin cancer are: Basal cell carcinomaBasal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within…
(2022-05-15). FDA limits use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has limited use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine for adults due to risks associated with blood clots. "The FDA's decision to limit the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) was due to an FDA analysis that indicated an elevated but low risk for blood clots in some patients who received the vaccine," says Dr. Andrew Badley, an infectious…
(2022-05-15). 5-10-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Living in the "Sandwich": Women's Health & Menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week is May 8-14, 2022. Women in the "sandwich generation" may be balancing the competing demands of caring for both dependent children and aging parents, and often working outside of the home. Their own needs may take a backseat while they care for others and juggle all of the demands of life, which has been made even worse with the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affecting women. Around this same time in life, many…
(2022-05-15). Tucker Carlson pulls from an old playbook as he stokes anxiety about a masculinity crisis. Conor Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies, University of Texas at Austin 
(2022-05-14). Will Shireen Abu Akleh's Murder Mark a Turning Point in the Liberation of Palestine? mintpressnews.com 
This particular targeted killing of a journalist — not the first and sadly, probably not the last — touched us all. And the response of the Zionist establishment in occupied Jerusalem, as well as in Washington, is cold and full of excuses.
(2022-05-14). Do not be Bullied by the Bullies said the Bullies. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Israel is Arming Ukraine's Blatantly Neo-Nazi Militia the Azov Battalion/ The Real News Network, July 6, 2018  ; Mark Taliano Owner of shelled Donbass house says rocket came from village "under the Ukro-Nazis" control | Eva K Bartlett on Patreon…
(2022-05-14). Israeli Forces Attack Funeral Procession of Slain Palestinian Journalist. orinocotribune.com On Friday, May 13, Israeli police attacked the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Akleh, iconic Palestinian journalist and Al Jazeera correspondent who was killed by Israeli forces while covering an Israeli army raid in Jenin, occupied West Bank. | Videos on television and social media showed Abu Akleh's coffin nearly falling to the ground as Israeli police attacked the mourners carrying it, in Jerusalem. |
(2022-05-14). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Hebron And Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted two siblings and one journalist, from Hebron and Jenin, in the southern and northern parts of the occupied West Bank. In Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank, the soldiers abducted Ja'far Mousa Rib'ey, and his brother Maisara, from their home in Yatta town, south of the city. On Friday …
(2022-05-14). Tillsammans fà∂r frihet och rà§ttvisa. samidoun.net 
Den femtonde maj sammanfaller med Nakba-dagen — dagen att minnas fà∂rdrivningen av palestinier frà•n deras land, en dag av kamp mot bosà§ttare-sionistisk kolonialism, en dag av kontinuerligt och solid palestinskt motstà•nd och en dag av internationell solidaritet med và•r rà§ttvisa sak. Som tidigare à•r har palestinskt arbete undertrycks systematiskt genom att rikta in sig pà• …
(2022-05-14). Berlin bans Nakba commemorations: United against Repression — United for Freedom and Justice. samidoun.net 
In an outrageous attack on Palestinian rights, memory and even identity, the police in Berlin, the capital of Germany, have banned all public commemorations of the 74th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, when over 750,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes and lands by Zionist militias. The Nakba is commemorated on 15 May, known as …
(2022-05-14). Berlin bans Nakba commemorations: United against Repression  ; United for Freedom and Justice. samidoun.net In an outrageous attack on Palestinian rights, memory and even identity, the police in Berlin, the capital of Germany, have banned all public commemorations of the 74th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, when over 7 ,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes and lands by Zionist militias. The Nakba is commemorated on 15 May, known as …
(2022-05-14). Even in death, Shireen Abu Akleh exposes Israel's lies. electronicintifada.net Officials struggle to explain journalist's killing and attack on her funeral.
(2022-05-14). Military Situation In Syria On May 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-14). 'An Outrage': Sanders Condemns Attack by Israeli Soldiers on Shireen Abu Akleh's Funeral Procession. commondreams.org "This is sickening," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib responding to footage of the attack by Israeli forces. "Violent racism, enabled by $3.8 billion in unconditional military U.S. funds."
(2022-05-14). Syrian Warrant Officer Killed, Soldier Wounded In New Attack Near US-Occupied Al-Tanf. southfront.org 
. | On May 14, a warrant officer of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was killed and a soldier was wounded when their vehicle was ambushed near the frontline with the US-occupied area of al-Tanf in Syria's southeastern region by militants believed to be members of ISIS, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). | The London-based monitoring group said that the SAA vehicle was ambushed near al-Shahmi junction just outside of the 55-kilometer no-fly zone the US-led coalition m…
(2022-05-14). Florida Teacher Fired For Speaking About Sexuality. popularresistance.org Lee County, Florida – Casey Scott, an elementary school art teacher at Trafalgar Middle School in Lee County, Florida, asked students to make flags to represent themselves as part of an art project. In their discussions about identity, several of her students expressed that they were gay, bisexual, and trans. Many of them wanted to represent themselves using the rainbow flag or the pink, blue, and white flag that represents trans rights. After she hung the flags up on her bulletin board, school administrators told Scott that it would be "in her best interest" to get rid of them immediately. | When she got home, s…
(2022-05-14). Syrian Warrant Officer Killed, Soldier Wounded In New Attack Near US-Occupied Al-Tanf. southfront.org . | On May 14, a warrant officer of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was killed and a soldier was wounded when their vehicle was ambushed near the frontline with the US-occupied area of al-Tanf in Syria's southeastern region by militants believed to be members of ISIS, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). | The London-based monitoring group said that the SAA vehicle was ambushed near al-Shahmi junction just outside of the 55-kilometer no-fly zone the US-led coalition m…