New ‘Facebook Files’ add to irrefutable evidence of how US viciously defended Covid vaccine lies

New ‘Facebook Files’ add to irrefutable evidence of how US viciously defended Covid vaccine lies

Investigative journalist Paul D. Thacker, who in July released “Twitter Files” about CCDH, told The Defender, “I’m not surprised that internal Facebook files find that Imran Ahmed’s Centre for Countering Digital Hate was just making things up. That’s exactly what Imran Ahmed has always done, first in the UK and now in the States.”

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Biden: Whatever happens to China’s economy, US will still fund economies in ‘Global South’

Biden: Whatever happens to China’s economy, US will still fund economies in ‘Global South’

The IMF forecasts that the Middle East, Central Asia, developing countries in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa will deliver between 3.2 per cent and 5.0 per cent GDP growth next year, faster than the 1.0 per cent they projected for the United States and 3.0 per cent globally.

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Experts link sharp rise in breast cancer in women to routinely keeping cell-phones in their bras

Experts link sharp rise in breast cancer in women to routinely keeping cell-phones in their bras

Additionally, a 2020 peer-reviewed study found that excessive smartphone use “significantly increased” the risk of breast cancer, with those using cell-phones for more than 4.5 minutes before bedtime having a 5.27-fold increased risk of breast cancer compared to those using a smartphone for less time.

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Burning Man flooding strands thousands at Nevada site, where revellers were stuck in foot-deep mud

Burning Man flooding strands thousands at Nevada site, where revellers were stuck in foot-deep mud

The annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 177 kilometres north of Reno attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances. Disruptions are part of the event’s recent history: Organisers had to temporarily close entrances to the festival in 2018 due to dust storms, and the event was twice cancelled altogether during the pandemic.

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Philanthropist Alycia Barnard shares experiences on how Ukraine war opened her eyes to plight of women, children in Africa

Philanthropist Alycia Barnard shares experiences on how Ukraine war opened her eyes to plight of women, children in Africa

To make good her promise for humanitarian support Alycia, through Worldwide Inc, disbursed cucumbers seeds in first week of September to support agriculture in Uganda. “We’re sending 50 packs of [cucumber] seeds to Uganda.” Ordinarily, one packet contains 1,000 seeds – roughly enough to cover two acres of farmland.

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Revealed: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine to destroy Russian tanks

Revealed: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine to destroy Russian tanks

The use of depleted uranium munitions has been fiercely debated, with opponents like the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons saying there are dangerous health risks from ingesting or inhaling depleted uranium dust, including cancers and birth defects.

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Louisiana attorney general files amicus brief in press freedom landmark suit against legacy media

Louisiana attorney general files amicus brief in press freedom landmark suit against legacy media

The lawsuit, filed May 31, alleges the TNI violated antitrust laws and the US Constitution by colluding with tech giants, some of which also are members of the TNI, to censor online news. An amicus brief is filed by non-parties to a lawsuit to provide information that has a bearing on the issues and to assist the court in reaching the correct decision.

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Justice Department reports unprecedented rise in threats to election workers 14 months to US poll

Justice Department reports unprecedented rise in threats to election workers 14 months to US poll

About 1 in 5 election workers know someone who left their election job for safety reasons and 73 per cent of local election officials said harassment has increased, according to a Brennan Centre survey published in April.

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Judge sentences ex-Proud Boys leaders to 17 and 15-year terms for US Capitol attack

Judge sentences ex-Proud Boys leaders to 17 and 15-year terms for US Capitol attack

Prosecutors calculated their sentencing recommendation for Rehl, in part, based on evidence he committed perjury when he took the stand in his own defence during the trial and lied about assaulting police with a chemical spray.

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Florida Gov and GOP presidential aspirant DeSantis angers Black voters for ‘tiptoeing’ in racist killings in Jacksonville

Florida Gov and GOP presidential aspirant DeSantis angers Black voters for ‘tiptoeing’ in racist killings in Jacksonville

The Florida governor, also responding this week to a tropical storm bearing down on much of his state, has confronted multiple challenges on race since launching his presidential campaign. He has been criticised by Republican rivals on Florida’s new education standards on slavery while losing ground against former President Donald Trump, the front-runner in the GOP primary.

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