Hunter goes shopping with Joe Biden less than a week after defying congressional subpoena
Hunter Biden was photographed Monday afternoon shopping in Delaware with his father, President Biden, just days after he defied a congressional subpoena to attend a closed-door deposition.Hunter and the president together visited a jewelry store…
Albanian lawmakers look to strip ex-PM Berisha of prosecutorial immunity
Supporters of Albania’s center-right opposition swarmed around the Parliament building Monday as lawmakers weighed stripping former Prime Minister Sali Berisha of prosecutorial immunity.Prosecutors sought the motion after Berisha failed to comply with orders to stay…
With a Large Mandate, Lopez Obrador Takes Decisive Steps for Mexico’s Presidency
Prof. John Ackerman talks about the mandate, Lopez Obrador’s foreign policy, and his plans for constitutional reforms Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at http://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
An airstrike likely carried out by Jordan’s air force targets drug dealers in Syria, reports say
BEIRUT (AP) — An airstrike believed to have been carried out by Jordan’s air force struck a province in southern Syria late on Monday night, Syrian opposition activists said. Hours earlier, Jordanian authorities said their…
Ahed Tamimi’s Bravery Exposes Israeli, US Cowardice
Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi is free after eight months in an Israeli prison. While her bravery in confronting occupying Israeli soldiers has been celebrated around the world, Western media outlets have gone to great lengths…
Wisconsin preps 2024 PFAS grants for small water systems
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is creating a new grant program to help small public water systems reduce PFAS and manganese contamination levels.WISCONSIN DOJ SUED BY LOBBYING GROUP OVER PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTThe DNR announced…
Israel’s Unrelenting Killings, Siege Try to Crush Gaza’s Protests
Israeli forces have shot dead three more Palestinians, including an 11-year old boy, protesting in Gaza’s Great March of Return. We speak to Ali Abunimah of The Electronic Intifada. Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and…
Facing galactic-scale fiscal cliff and border security threats
There’s a rush this week to secure a border security accord in the Senate.Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has shuttled back and forth to the Capitol multiple times for talks with Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.,…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show July 30, 2018
Dharna, Eze, and Khalilah discuss movements to fight climate change and to create a Black arts & entertainment in Baltimore, Afro-Latina day, and the history of “activist entrepreneurs” Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
UK to implement carbon tax on imported goods, including metals and concrete, in 2027
The British government announced plans Monday to charge a carbon levy on imported raw materials such as aluminum, iron, steel and cement from 2027, in an attempt to prevent firms being undercut by overseas producers.However,…
The Role the US Played in Reversing Latin America’s ‘Pink Tide’
A mere ten years ago almost all countries in South and Central America had left or center-left governments in office. Now only a handful remain. How did this happen? We speak to CEPR’s Mark Weisbrot…
Egypt’s el-Sissi easily re-elected amid domestic, international turmoil
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, whose questionable human rights record and crackdowns on dissent have created cause for concern on the world stage, has been reelected.El-Sissi won 89.6% of last week’s vote against three virtually…
International Afro-Latina Day 2018: Celebrating Culture, Centering Healing (1/2)
The 2018 U.S. Afro-Latina Day conference focused on survivors of sexual assault and strategies for healing through sisterhood, artistic expression, and fellowship across generations Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by…
Iran’s minister of oil confirms cyberattack responsible for gas station disruptions
The oil minister in Iran confirmed on Monday that a cyberattack caused a nationwide disruption to gas stations.Reuters reported that the hacking group, Gonjeshke Darande, or “Predatory Sparrow,” claimed to carry out the attack, as…
Obama Joins Club of the Super-Rich – Defends Global Capitalism in Lecture
Prof. Leo Panitch and Paul Jay discuss Obama’s Mandela lecture; Obama wants the impossible – a world where the super-rich give up “a little” and there is no massive inequality Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories…
Russian diamond industry hit with fresh round of EU sanctions
The European Union said Monday that it has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry, more than 140 officials and organizations, and closing loopholes that Moscow has…
New poll reveals America’s least favorite leader in Congress with shocking single-digit approval
A new Monmouth University poll released Monday has revealed Americans’ least favorite leader in Congress, but all maintain underwater approval ratings.According to the poll, just 6% of adults say they approve of Senate Minority Leader…
Venezuela Introduces New Measures to Halt Hyperinflation: Will they Work?
Venezuela’s hyperinflation is now exceeding 200% per month. President Maduro plans to introduce a new currency that is tied to Venezuela’s oil basket, but will the measures work and how has inflation affected the general…
AMLO pushes for Mexican state prosecutor’s ouster after holiday party massacre
Mexico’s president on Monday called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence, a day after gunmen killed 12 people at a holiday party there.Guanajuato…
What Would A Black Arts and Entertainment District Mean for Baltimore?
Baltimore’s Charm is often seen through its arts and culture. But who has access to the proper resources, and what communities are being left out of the conversation? Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Pakistani opposition employs AI to deliver speech using imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan’s voice
For the first time, artificial intelligence has been used to deliver a speech by Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to supporters. The stunning development could help his political party to win upcoming elections,…
Can a Business in the US be Anti-Capitalist?
On the Marc Steiner Show, Joshua Clark Davis discusses his book ‘From Head Shops to Whole Foods,” which details the effects of bringing the New Left, Black Power, feminism, and environmentalism into the marketplace Visit…
Burmese high court rejects deposed leader’s special plea in corruption case
Burma’s Supreme Court rejected Monday a special appeal by the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in a case in which she was charged with corruption for allegedly receiving gold and…
On Police Reform, Rhetoric Without Action is Meaningless
Advocates say efforts to reform the troubled Baltimore Police department are flailing because the city is not implementing real change Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
