Daily Archives: October 30, 2024

2024-10-30: News Headlines

The Canary (2024-10-30). Labour just railroaded a secretive US-UK nuclear treaty renewal deal. thecanary.co The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) said it condemns the government's outrageous railroading through parliament of the renewal of the US-UK Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA), the secretive treaty that underpins the nuclear 'special relationship' between London and Washington. The MDA: under a cloak of secrecy In force since 1958, the MDA allows for the transfer […] | By

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-10-30). Israeli Lawmakers Vote To Ban UN Agency For Palestinian Refugees. popularresistance.org The Israeli Knesset on 28 October passed two laws banning the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) from operating inside Israel, Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and occupied East Jerusalem. | In a 92-10 vote, the Knesset approved the first law, which says that the UN agency cannot "operate any institution, provide any service, or conduct any activity, whether directly or indirectly." Moments later, lawmakers voted 87-9 for the second law, which states that no Israeli government official or agency may contact UNRWA, effectively prohibiting Israeli officials from providing services or dealing with UN employees.

WSWS (2024-10-30). French far-right government threatens to impose militarist austerity budget by decree. wsws.org The only force that can stop military escalation and relentless attacks on living standards and social rights is the working class, mobilized independently of forces like Mélenchon's New Popular Front.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-10-30). Evo Morales Denounces the Beginning of State Terrorism in Bolivia. libya360.wordpress.com Evo Morales Threatens Armed Uprising in Case of Arrest Agencia EFE The former president of Bolivia is accusing the current government of targeting him, both with judicial proceedings and assassination attempts. Bolivia's former president Evo Morales assured in an interview with EFE that if the government arrests him there will be an "uprising" against the…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-10-30). BRICS Declaration Reinforces Call for Multipolarity. globalresearch.ca A three-day gathering (October 22-24) held in the city of Kazan in the Russian Federation represented the 16th Annual Summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Plus (BRICS). | At present there are nine governments that have officially joined …

newarab (2024-10-30). French court overturns ban of Israeli companies at defence trade fair. newarab.com A Paris commercial court on Wednesday threw out a French government decision to ban Israeli companies from setting up stands or exhibiting hardware at the Euronaval defence trade fair, according to a decision seen by AFP. | The court ordered the organisers "to suspend the execution of the measures adopted against the Israeli exhibiting companies whose stands were prohibited at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition until the closing date of the exhibition", the judgment said. | Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz hailed court verdict as a "significant victory against the unjust and undemocratic decision by the French…

NEOB (2024-10-30). Government non-interest expenditure expected to increase. sanews.gov.za Government non-interest expenditure expected to increase | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. | He was delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy (MTBPS) statement speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | The increase is mainly attributed to: | Rollovers from the previous financial year, to the value of R2.1 billion. | R2.7 billion expenditure that was announced at the time of the main budget, mainly for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant. | Unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure of R2.1 billion, mainly for disaster relief. | A sp…

nosihle (2024-10-30). Government to establish unit to deal with money laundering. sanews.gov.za Government to establish unit to deal with money laundering | As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre to strengthen efforts to exit the grey list. | "From the 2025 Medium‚ÄêTerm Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period onwards, funding will be reprioritised within the function to departments and entities to establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre," National Treasury's document on the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)…

Editor (2024-10-30). "Soundtracks to the Struggle 3" drops amid censorship attempts: Lowkey talks to Mintcast. mronline.org A tireless fighter for justice, Lowkey's tracks have become anthems in the anti-war movement, particularly in the struggle for Palestine liberation. "Soundtrack to the Struggle 3" is no different and provides a political snapshot in time, taking on issues such as the genocide in Gaza, the persecution of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, and the pervasive surveillance power of our smartphones.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-10-30). Latin American leaders condemn assassination attempt against former Bolivian president Evo Morales. peoplesdispatch.org

Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-10-30). Trump and Musk are a match leading us to Hell. nationofchange.org The two dangerous demagogues are openly colluding with one another to seize political power so they can milk taxpayers and dismantle government regulations that protect the public.

Pressenza Philippines (2024-10-30). A Lasting Impact: Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project Wraps Up with Milestones in Women's Health and Rights. pressenza.com Metro Manila, Philippines- —The Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project marked its impactful six-year journey with a vibrant closeout event titled "YES SHE DID! A Celebration of the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project's Journey Towards Change" at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on October 24, 2024. | Attended by representatives from various organizations, government agencies, and community members, the celebration highlighted the significant strides made in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and preventing gender-based violence (GBV) among women and girls in marginalized…

tvbrics (2024-10-30). Institutes in India launch artificial intelligence programme offering career guidance. tvbrics.com Students will be able to choose careers that match their interests and qualifications more effectively…

Imran Khalid (2024-10-30). Hamas Without Sinwar: a Setback or a Catalyst? counterpunch.org Ever since the October 7 attack last year, Israeli intelligence claimed that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's military leader, was hiding deep within Gaza's complex underground tunnels, using Israeli hostages as a strategic shield. They alleged that he was using these hostages as a deterrent to complicate any rescue attempt or targeted strike. Sinwar's elusiveness became almost

Crypto Cranium (2024-10-30). Teenager's Fatal Obsession with AI: The Dark Side of Tech. muslimskeptic.com As artificial intelligence rapidly progresses with time, we see several incidents unfolding that more closely resemble a sci-fi horror story than they do our modern reality. This time around, we have before us the story of a 14-year-old boy who was driven to commit suicide by an AI chatbot: A 14-year-old Florida boy killed himself …

____ (2024-10-30). Meta's Mixed Signals: High Revenue Meets Rising AI Costs. devdiscourse.com Meta Platforms, the proprietor of Facebook, surpassed third-quarter revenue and profit expectations, yet sent mixed signals due to anticipated increases in infrastructure spending for artificial intelligence.

The Independent (2024-10-30). The IoB's Role in Shaping Shopping, Media, and Even Politics. independent.co.ug Source Every click, scroll, and tap contributes to an invisible web of data collection that influences your decisions. This phenomenon, known as the Internet of Behaviors (IoB), is quietly reshaping various aspects of our lives. It goes beyond tracking online behavior to predicting and even influencing future actions using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral …

____ (2024-10-30). Judicial Exodus: Mexico's Supreme Court Shake-up. devdiscourse.com In an unprecedented move, eight of Mexico's Supreme Court justices have resigned following a sweeping constitutional reform that mandates judges to be elected by the public. The court announced these resignations on Wednesday, with significant implications for the judiciary system.

____ (2024-10-30). Supreme Justice: Voter Purge Sparks Controversy Ahead of Election. devdiscourse.com In a significant turn leading up to the November 5 election, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated Virginia's removal of approximately 1,600 individuals from its voter rolls. Virginia officials claimed these individuals were not U.S. citizens, igniting debates as the decision was contested by President Joe Biden's administration and voting rights advocates.

newarab (2024-10-30). Israel's 'inhumane' ban on UNRWA causes outrage worldwide. newarab.com Israel faced an international backlash on Tuesday after its parliament approved a bill banning the main Despite global concerns, including from Israel's ally the United States, lawmakers in the Knesset overwhelmingly voted to ban the The lawmakers al…

Mohammad Jamel, Middle East Monitor. (2024-10-30). What Is Going On At The International Criminal Court? popularresistance.org The International Criminal Court has never faced such scandalous pressure since its establishment. Even when an arrest warrant was issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin, the head of a nuclear state, we did not see major threats being made against the ICC and its staff as we are seeing now. | The court has been rightfully criticised for its procrastination and slowness over issues linked to Palestine. Since the referral of numerous crimes to the ICC in June this year, the Office of the Chief Prosecutor has not acted at the same level that it has done in other situations, especially in cases related to Af…

Jim Carrier (2024-10-30). The U.S. Military Continues Its Quest for Nuclear Readiness. progressive.org As the Nobel Committee awards a prize for nuclear peacemaking, the United States continues its moves toward nuclear war.

Ana Vraƒçar (2024-10-30). "No treatment, no pain relief, no escape," UN says on healthcare in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Intensified Israeli attacks have devastated hospitals and healthcare in Gaza, with patients left to suffer amid a blockade of medical resources and repeated denials of evacuation permits…

Drake Myers, Fight Back News!. (2024-10-30). Public Employees Pass Strong Resolution To Divest From Apartheid Israel. popularresistance.org St. Paul, MN — MAPE, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, is an independent union representing approximately 15,000 employees of the State of Minnesota. At their October 26 delegate assembly, MAPE approved a resolution titled "Supporting a Ceasefire and Divestment in Israel-Palestine." It included strong steps towards divesting both MAPE and Minnesota's State Board of Investments (SBI) from apartheid Israel. The MAPE Ceasefire Caucus organizing team had conversations with nearly every delegate over the last six weeks in preparation for the vote, which ended up with 82 for, 49 against, with 1…

WSWS (2024-10-30). Following federal "hospital reform" measures, Left Party leads the way in closing hospitals. wsws.org While the Left Party still campaigned with the slogan "Every hospital counts" in the last state elections in east Germany, it is implementing the sweeping cuts wherever it is in government at state level.

Drago Bosnic (2024-10-30). US Trying to Use 'North Korean Troops in Ukraine' as a Pretext to Get Directly Involved. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca In recent weeks, the United States and its vassals and satellite states have been pushing the narrative that North Korea is allegedly "sending infantry to aid the Russian military" due to its supposed "massive losses". | Both the Kiev regime and …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-30). Cattle Dog Gusto: How Bluey Conquered the United States. counterpunch.org For decades, the cultural phenomenon known as Americanisation has taken place with diffusing ease. Momentum was gained with the retreat of communism from Europe's eastern states with the end of the Cold War and the eventual termination of the Soviet Union in 1991. Global brands of Americana from fizzy drinks to Dallas became pervasive cultural presences. Not even children's programming

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-10-30). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Al-Umrah area south of Al-Khiam with a missile barrage: Statement. english.almanar.com.lb

mforinoco (2024-10-30). US Treats Georgia as Its Colony — Maduro. orinocotribune.com "The United States after the elections in Georgia interferes in its internal affairs as if it is a colony, in the modern world no one understands this and does not want to see it," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said. | "Georgia, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, took a path closely linked to the United States,

ecns.cn (2024-10-30). China against latest U.S.' restrictive investment measures. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the discriminatory investment restriction measures imposed by the United States particularly focusing on the high-tech sector, and will take countermeasures if necessary, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

tvbrics (2024-10-30). India to present updated plan for environmental agenda at UN Biodiversity Conference. tvbrics.com This was announced by the Minister of State Environment, Kirti Vardhan Singh…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-10-30). BRICS Post-Kazan: A Laboratory of the Future. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The much-awaited BRICS heads of state meeting in Russia's Kazan did not disappoint. The multilateral institution has finally brought bite and substance to many of the global financial and political conundrums that have long-challenged a genuine reshaping of the global order. The Russian presidency of BRICS 2024 could not have chosen a more…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-10-30). The Perils of Silence on the Forced Displacement of Palestinians: Escalating Zionist Crimes. libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah In response to a question from an attendee at a meeting of the Jewish Agency's Executive Committee in 1938—ten years before the establishment of the Israeli entity—David Ben-Gurion stated his stance on forced displacement: "I support compulsory transfer, and I don't see anything unethical about it." For 76 years under Israeli occupation, Palestinians have…

IMEMC News (2024-10-30). Day 390: "Israeli Missiles Kill, Injure Dozens in Gaza" imemc.org On Wednesday, Day 390 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, besieged, and impoverished coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Media sources reported that the army struck many homes, buildings, and areas where families sheltered, resulting in dozens of casualties. In Khan …

Marianella Kloka (2024-10-30). Members of Progressive International in emergency mission to Palestine. pressenza.com Today, an emergency international delegation arrived in Palestine to investigate Israel's systematic violation of international law and the extensive pattern of forced disappearances, detainee torture, and political incarceration of Palestinian civilians, activists, and children as young as 12 years old. | The delegation—coordinated by Progressive International, the National Lawyers Guild of the United States, and the International Association of Democratic Lawyers—brings together legal experts, human rights defenders, and parliamentary representatives from around the world.In the link below the forme…

Ahmed Adel (2024-10-30). Biden Wants to Join Harris' Election Campaign But Kept Away by Her Team. globalresearch.ca United States President Joe Biden has sought to participate in the presidential campaign of his vice president, Kamala Harris. However, the Democrat's team has kept him on the sidelines, believing his presence will harm her chances of overcoming Republican …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-30). Canada's state-approved euthanasia programme disproportionately affects poor and disabled people. expose-news.com On 29 November, the "assisted dying" bill will have its second reading in the UK House of Commons. The bill aims to legalise euthanasia. In light of the upcoming parliamentary debate, Clare Will …

aljazeera (2024-10-30). US election: 6 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to. aljazeera.com With just six days remaining before the election, both candidates are rallying support in key swing states.

aljazeera (2024-10-30). Georgia prosecutors investigating allegations of election fraud. aljazeera.com State prosecutors say probe comes at request of electoral commission as they summon President Salome Zourabichvili.

Andrea Mazzarino (2024-10-30). What's at Stake in 2024 — from (My) Rural America. counterpunch.org Images of homes that collapsed under mudslides or falling trees, waterlogged farms, and debris-filled roads drove home (yes, home!) to me recently the impact of Hurricane Helene on rural areas in the southeastern United States. That hurricane and the no-less-devastating Hurricane Milton that followed it only exacerbated already existing underlying problems for rural America. Those would include federal insurance programs that prioritize rising sea levels

newarab (2024-10-30). Saudi hosts meeting of new group pushing for Palestinian state. newarab.com Saudi Arabia on Wednesday hosted the first meeting of a new "international alliance" to press for the establishment of a Palestinian state. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said nearly 90 "states and international organisations" were taking part in the two-day meeting in Riyadh. | "A genocide is happeni…

newarab (2024-10-30). US: 'Horrifying' Israeli strike in Gaza that killed children. newarab.com The United States on Tuesday voiced concern about a "horrifying" "We are deeply concerned by the loss of civilian life in this incident. This was a horrifying incident with a horrifying result," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters, pointing to "reports of two dozen children killed" in the bombing that destroyed the five-story block in Beit Lahia. | "We have reached out to the go…

newarab (2024-10-30). Activists demand Netflix reinstates Palestinian films. newarab.com Activist group CODEPINK is set to deliver a petition to Earlier this month, 19 films which were part of the "Palestinian Stories" collection on Netflix, were removed from the streaming giant's platform. | In a statement,…

newarab (2024-10-30). Gulf states condemn Israel's UNRWA ban. newarab.com Gulf states Israel's parliament on Monday overwhelmingly voted to ban UNRWA from working in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem. | The lawmakers also pass…

newarab (2024-10-30). Muslim men on 'no fly-list' lose appeal over FBI treatment. newarab.com A The second US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said the 16 agents were protected by qualified immunity, despite their "improper behaviour" and the three men's belief that Muslims in the United States had been unfairly targeted. | Circuit Judge Gerard Lynch wrote for a three-judge…

newarab (2024-10-30). Spain cancels purchase of police ammunition from Israeli firm. newarab.com Spain's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday it was cancelling a contract to buy ammunition from an Israeli firm, widening a Spanish pledge Cadena Ser radio earlier reported that the Guardia Civil police force had agreed to buy more than 15 million 9-mm rounds for six million euros ($6.48 million) from Guardian LTD Israel. | Spain said it would stop arms sales to Israel in October 2023 when Israel's war on the devastated territory began. | "The Spanish gover…

Urban CNY News (2024-10-30). Empire State of Pride. urbancny.com Allies and Organizers are invited to attend New York State's first Conference for LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers (Syracuse, NY) —There is still time to register for New York State's first-ever conference for Pride organizers. In two weeks, Empire State of Pride will bring queer organizers and LGBTQ+ advocates together from across the state in Syracuse. The event aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and the learning of new techniques to empower communities and showcase their Pride across the state. Empire State of PrideDate: Friday, November 8, 2024Time: 7 AM — 6 PMLocation: Sky Amory, 351 S. Clinton. St, Syra…

Urban CNY News (2024-10-30). Kinney Drugs Explains New CDC Vaccination Guidance for Pneumonia & COVID-19. urbancny.com Gouverneur, NY — Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, has released a statement further explaining October 23 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding Pneumonia and COVID-19 vaccinations. Specifically, CDC lowered the recommended age for Pneumonia vaccination to age 50+ (from age 65+). In addition, CDC recommended that those aged 65+ as well as those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised receive a second dose of this year's (2024-2025 formula, KP.2) COVID-19 vaccine six months after receiving their first dose. Why Did CDC Make These Recommendat…

Bloomberg (2024-10-30). Top India minister authorised plots to target Sikh separatists in Canada, official alleges. scmp.com Canada's deputy foreign minister told a US-based newspaper that India's Amit Shah was behind alleged campaign on Canadian soil.

Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy News Network (2024-10-30). This disaster relief nonprofit is pioneering a clean energy alternative to noisy, polluting generators. grist.org Seventeen days after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, tearing down power lines, destroying water mains, and disabling cell phone towers, the signs of relief were hard to miss. | Trucks formed a caravan along Interstate 40, filled with camouflaged soldiers, large square tanks of water, and essentials from pet food to diapers. In towns, roadside signs — official versions emblazoned with nonprofit relief logos and wooden makeshift ones scrawled with paint — advertised free food and water. | And then there were the generators. | The noisy machines powered the trailers where Asheville…

NEOB (2024-10-30). Government anchors economic growth strategy on four key areas. sanews.gov.za Government anchors economic growth strategy on four key areas | Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth. | This as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) speech that economic growth projections have been revised down from 1.3% to 1.1%. | Godongwana delivered the MTBPS speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "[Our] fiscal strategy sets to out to achieve the fiscal sustainability needed to support inclusive economic growth. | "It carefully weighs competing demands, making the…

NEOB (2024-10-30). Government to launch next phase of Operation Vulindlela. sanews.gov.za Government to launch next phase of Operation Vulindlela | Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms. | This is according to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) released by National Treasury on Wednesday. | Treasury explained that the country's economic growth prospects are closely tied to Operation Vulindlela and structural reforms to "improve competitiveness and productivity and boost investment". | "In its first phase, this initiative implemented 35 reform actions in five network industries, includ…

NEOB (2024-10-30). Revenue from tax collection to be lower than expected. sanews.gov.za Revenue from tax collection to be lower than expected | Revenue from tax collection in 2024/25 is expected to be down by R22.3 billion from National Treasury's estimations made in February this year. | This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "Over the next two years, the main budget revenue estimate has also been lowered by R31.2 billion. In the absence of faster growth and in the face of external risks, tax revenue will remain under pressure, forcing us to make difficult decisions on where to spend. | "

NEOB (2024-10-30). SA must manage debt better, says Godongwana. sanews.gov.za SA must manage debt better, says Godongwana | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Parliament that in order for government to achieve its goals of, amongst others, inclusive growth and reducing unemployment, the country must better manage its debt. | He was delivering the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), in which he revealed that government debt is anticipated to exceed R6.05 trillion, or 75.5 % of gross domestic product (GDP), in 2025/26. | "Debt has risen too fast and is too high. We know that our debt is unsustainable, because debt-service costs have become the largest component of our spendi…

nosihle (2024-10-30). Government assigns funding for G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Government assigns funding for G20 Summit | With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign additional funding to those departments that will be involved in the preparations., , "This is a rare opportunity that only comes around every 20 years. We intend to use our voice to promote a truly Africa-focused agenda," Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday in Parliament when tabling the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)., , South Africa will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025., , The G20 brings together the countries with the la…

nosihle (2024-10-30). Government looks into insurance for climate-related disaster events. sanews.gov.za Government looks into insurance for climate-related disaster events | Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability. | Tabling the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said climate-related disasters have intensified, damaging infrastructure and disrupting life. | "The increasing frequency and intensity of climate disasters is costly, and we must proactively work to reduce their impact on the fiscus and on society," the Minister said on…

nosihle (2024-10-30). Reforms to attract infrastructure investment. sanews.gov.za Reforms to attract infrastructure investment | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. | "Collectively, the infrastructure reforms will strengthen planning, appraisal, contracting, financing, and monitoring and evaluation. The outcome will be faster delivery of infrastructure that supports economic growth, the expansion of access to basic services and boosting job creation," Godongwana said on Wednesday. | Tabling the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament, the Minis…

nosihle (2024-10-30). Slow compliance with servicing Eskom debt a risk to debt write-offs. sanews.gov.za Slow compliance with servicing Eskom debt a risk to debt write-offs | National Treasury has warned that municipalities' slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs., , According to the National Treasury's document on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), success depends on municipalities maintaining a quarterly revenue collection rate of 85 %, which is below the National Treasury collection norm for local government of 95 %., , "Around 70 of the municipalities that had applied for debt relief have been approved. Between March and August…

Reuters (2024-10-30). Tootsie and Young Frankenstein actress Teri Garr dies at age 79. scmp.com The Oscar-nominated actress also appeared in Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and on TV series like Star Trek and Batman.

Reuters (2024-10-30). McDonald's sued by US consumers in proposed class action over E coli outbreak. scmp.com One person was killed at at least 75 sickened by infections linked to onions in the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounder burgers.

Urban CNY News (2024-10-30). John Mannion Makes Closing Argument In Final NY-22 Debate. urbancny.com Protect Women's Reproductive Freedoms, Secure The Border And Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Ensure Great Public Schools, Keep Our Communities Safe And Affordable, And A Promise To Be A Representative Who Works With Everyone To Deliver Results Syracuse, NY — In last night's fourth and final debate for New York's 22nd Congressional District hosted by CNY Central at Onondaga Community College, New York State Senator John W. Mannion made his closing argument to voters, vowing to restore the protections of Roe v Wade, secure the border and pass comprehensive immigration reform, ensure great public school…

Urban CNY News (2024-10-30). National Police Group Speaks Out Regarding Harmful Campaign Rhetoric Against Puerto Rican And African American Citizens. urbancny.com NABLEO Condemns Statements Made During Recent Political Campaign Rally San Juan Puerto Rico Image by Pixabay As a body of nearly 10,000 men and women of color, and specifically those of African American and Latino descent, employed as criminal justice practitioners throughout the nation, the members and Board of Directors of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. (NABLEO) have, since their inception, consistently taken an active stance against discriminatory practices in law enforcement, and other instances of social injustice that bring both division and discredit to those in the commun…

Associated Press (2024-10-30). Steve Bannon released from prison, says he'll help Trump win US election. scmp.com The ex-US president's long-time ally had been serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.

Amos Harel (2024-10-30). Israel's defense chiefs say fighting in Gaza and Lebanon has run its course. Does Netanyahu agree? haaretz.com The defense establishment agrees that, given Israel's achievement and to avoid getting embroiled, Israel should seek to end the fighting on both fronts and secure the release of the hostages. The state of the Jabalya operation highlights the gaps between Israel's resolute rhetoric and facts on the ground…

The Associated Press (2024-10-30). Poll finds Democrats and Republicans split on Israel's responsibility for war's escalation. haaretz.com The conflict in the Middle East has become a major campaign issue as both former President Trump and Vice President Harris attempt to win over Muslim and Jewish voters in battleground states…

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-30). George W. Bush's daughter Barbara Bush endorses Kamala Harris in US election. scmp.com She also campaigned for the Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in the US presidential race against Donald Trump.

____ (2024-10-30). Russia-North Korea Military Ties: No Law Violations, Says Envoy. devdiscourse.com At a recent U.N. Security Council meeting, Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia firmly stated that Russia's military dealings with North Korea do not breach international law.

____ (2024-10-30). Ashlyn Krueger Steps In for Jessica Pegula at Billie Jean King Cup Finals. devdiscourse.com Jessica Pegula, currently ranked sixth in the world, will not participate in next month's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Spain, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday. In her place, Ashlyn Krueger has been chosen to join the American team.

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