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Trump’s Trade Wars: An Opportunity to Refashion the Intellectual Property Regime?
One of the main arguments for imposing tariffs on China is that China is undermining the intellectual property of US companies. China can now either retaliate against US tariffs or take this opportunity to help…
Maine forced to delay vote on EV mandate amid widespread power outages
A top Maine state environmental agency delayed a highly-anticipated vote to approve a sweeping electric vehicle (EV) mandate amid a storm that caused widespread power outages.The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) announced that it…
Manchin to headline speaking series in key primary state that’s a must stop for presidential contenders
In a move that’s sure to spark more speculation about a potential 2024 presidential run, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia will return next month to the state that for a century has held…
Trump Administration Defends Separating Migrant Children from Parents
People across the country are protesting the new policy which Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended by citing a Bible verse previously used to justify slavery Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Prague shooting leaves at least 15 dead, around 2 dozen injured, officials say
A shooting at Charles University in the Czech Republic’s capital of Prague on Thursday has left 15 people dead and around two dozen injured, officials say.Police said during a press conference that the suspect in…
Advocates Say Hospitals Should Prioritize Health, Not Profit
On the Marc Steiner Show, Marc talks to Rev. Annie Chambers and Margaret Flowers about the closing of a Baltimore pediatric hospital and how corporate hospitals harm patients and doctors by prioritizing profit Visit http://therealnews.com…
Democratic Republic of the Congo enters second day of voting
Congo entered a second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the country’s general election, drawing criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mount…
Two Doctors Laid Off From Pediatric Hospital Speak Out
On the Marc Steiner Show, two doctors who worked at Franklin Square Pediatric Hospital talk about how the loss of the hospital will affect the communities it served Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Amnesty International pushes for investigation into Burmese war crimes
Human rights group Amnesty International on Thursday called for an investigation into potential war crimes committed by the Burmese military.Among Naypyidaw’s alleged atrocities are indiscriminate killings and the airdropping of internationally-outlawed cluster munitions.Burma has been…
Colombia’s Choice: ‘Fascism’ or ‘Protest Vote Without Program’
As Colombians vote in the presidential run-off election this Sunday, they face a stark choice between the far-right/fascist candidate Ivan Duque and the center-left Gustavo Petro. Even though the center-left has enough votes, infighting could…
US, European Union raise alarm over electoral irregularities in Serbia
The European Union and the United States have jointly called on Serbia to address concerns related to its electoral process.Independent observers identified troubling issues, including vote buying, media bias and improper influence, giving an unfair…
Maryland Gubernatorial Krish Vignarajah on Schools, Police, the Environment, and Being a Woman
With the primary just weeks away, Krish Vignarajah talks to Dharna Noor about how she would fund schools and implement criminal justice reform, and explains why Maryland needs women in elected office Visit http://therealnews.com for…
Mexico’s army faces criticism as data reveals majority of drug raids target inactive labs
Mexico’s army appears to be conducting raids on only a few active drug labs each month, despite U.S. pressure to combat fentanyl trafficking.Data shows that out of the 527 labs raided in Mexico during the…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show
Dharna and Khalilah talk about the future of the Kirwan Commission, how the coming Maryland gubernatorial race will affect public education, the Poor People’s Campaign, and what happens when hospitals prioritize profit Visit http://therealnews.com for…
Angola announces withdrawal from OPEC
Angola announced Thursday that it’s leaving the OPEC oil producers cartel, coming after it battled with the group over lower production quotas this year.Diamantino de Azevedo, the African nation’s oil minister, said Angola “does not…
New Progressive Georgia County Commissioner Takes Oath on Malcolm X’s Autobiography
Georgia’s new Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Mariah Parker is a 26-year-old PhD student and rapper who took her oath of office on Malcolm X’s autobiography. She discusses with TRNN’s Ben Norton how leftists can start transforming…
Chinese space crew accomplishes successful spacewalk and solar panel repairs
The Shenzhou-17 crew members aboard China’s Tiangong space station completed their first extravehicular activities on Thursday.Chinese astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin collaborated to perform planned tasks.The astronauts completed various tasks during the…
Catastrophic US-Saudi-UAE Attack on Yemen Port City Hodeida Could Trigger Mass Famine
The UN warns millions of Yemenis could starve as US-backed Saudi and Emirati forces attack Yemen’s port city of Hodeida. TRNN’s Ben Norton speaks with Medea Benjamin, who is campaigning to try to end the…
Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships
Catholic bishops in conservative countries are pushing back on the Vatican’s document allowing blessings for individuals in same-sex relationships.Episcopal conferences in African nations have been the most vocal prelates opposed to the implementation of “Fiducia…
Heated NY Primary Pits Corrupt Establishment Democrat Against Young Democratic Socialist
In the closely watched upcoming primary in New York, democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging neoliberal Joe Crowley, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, who Howie Klein says is “the most corrupt Democrat in…
Hamas says ‘no talk about prisoners or exchange deals’ until Israel stops Gaza campaign: report
The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas reportedly issued a statement Thursday declaring that there will be no more discussions about releasing the hostages it is holding until Israel stops its military campaign in Gaza. “There is a…
Koreans Want Peace, Do Liberal Pundits Want War?
In decrying the Singapore summit and Trump’s freeze on U.S. military exercises, liberal pundits are ignoring popular opinion and years of peace activism in South Korea, says Christine Ahn of Women Cross DMZ Visit http://therealnews.com…
Turkey hikes key interest rate in bid to stem inflation
Turkey’s central bank hiked its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points on Thursday as part of its efforts to combat high inflation that has left many households struggling to afford rent and essential items.The…
Rattling the Bars: More Arrests And Jail Time do not Make Cities Safer
Executive Producer Eddie Conway uncovers why more arrests isn’t making communities safer. Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at http://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational…
At least 5 Rohingya refugee boats detected off Indonesian coast
Indonesian authorities detected at least five boats packed tight with refugees approaching shores of Aceh province, officials said Thursday.The boats are the latest in a surge of vessels that have arrived in Aceh, most carrying…
Afghan Refugees Continue Daily Protest at Balikpapan Detention Center in Indonesia
Ehsanullah Sahil, a refugee from Afghanistan who is being held at the Balikpapan Detention Center in Indonesia report on the ongoing protests against miserable conditions at the center Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Kamala Harris says US will land ‘international astronaut’ on the moon within decade as part of space diplomacy
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that the United States will land an “international astronaut” along with Americans on the moon by the end of the decade.Speaking at the third convening of the U.S. National…
