Top U.S. & World Headlines — December 18, 2024

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[anadecarvalho]

This world has become unknowable and the saddest I have ever seen. There are no limits to human cruelty

[Moe-zqtq]

At this point anyone denying the genocide in Gaza and the West Bank is just as evil...

[auntiefan]

It's absolutely insane that the insurance companies are not being charged, as they are committing acts of terror, DAILY, against it's paying customers. Let's talk about the hundreds of thousands of lives they have ended, denying their claims.

[wetrucken]

Everybody's pointing the finger at Israel but it's America feeding them the money and the weapons to do what they are doing😢

[mitchkahle]

Blanket denials of critical medical care is terrorism, too.

[annemoore]

I plan to retire at 62 in another country outside the US that is free, safe and very cheap with a high quality of life. I could fully just rely on only my SS if I wanted to when that times arrives but l'll also have at least one pension, a 403 (b) and a very prolific Investment account with my Stephanie Janis Stiefel my FA. Retiring comfortably in the US these days is almost impossible.

[Davidpath]

“Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" book written by 39th President of USA Jimmy Carter.
The former president Carter argues that the obstacle to permanent peace in the Middle East is related to the belief of some Israelis that they have the right to confiscate and colonize Palestinian land and try to justify the sustained subjugation and persecution of increasingly hopeless and aggravated Palestinians.
The former president Carter argues that Israel's continued control and construction of settlements have been the primary obstacles to a comprehensive peace agreement in the Middle East. Israel has occupied Palestinian land, and has confiscated and colonized hundreds of choice sites.

[AkunaTheMiniAussie]

can we please stop funding this genocide

[patternmotherlode]

Paul Watson.
An example of unwaveringly honouring your compass, and trusting you know what's right amidst a cacophony of greed and apathy.
Thank you Paul Watson. ❤️

[brianchristopher]

Luigi Mangione is a working-class hero.

[FirstThief]

The words "15 months" made my heart sink. 🇵🇸

[vaclavkubicek]

The ICJ clarification of July 19, 2024 states: 1. Israel must leave all illegally occupied territories (Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem...SYRIAN GOLAN HEIGHTS). 2. Israel and all supporters of the illegal occupation are obliged to pay reparations (USA, UK, Germany...)

[utopiancast]

Where's Daniel Penny's charge of terrorism? I didn't see the public terrorized over this UHC slaying, but rest in peace Jordan Neely.

[norrisrobinson]

Thank you Amy and democracy now for your journalism 👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐💪

[charleskesner]

A genocide in real time. What happened to the ceasefire in Lebanon?

[Xavier-uknonada]

Good news about Paul Watson. Thank you to all humans who share in the live each other, animals, trees, and all wildlife.
Thank you democracy now!

[jerrycapodilupo]

❤ I am sorry... but your death toll is totally ridiculous. 😮. WHAT HAPPENED TO 2.5 MILLION PALESTINIANS ? ARE THEY DOING WELL WITH NO FOOD OR WATER ? OR HOUSING...? OR SCHOOLY ??? OR MEDICAL CARE ???

[jasonjones]

Nothing ever really changes.... Money and Power. We will die of old age before life ever becomes worth a crap.

[hgahsiea]

Greenpeace and Paul Watson is one of the only things left for me to feel proud about being a Canadian.