Mask mandates making a comeback in California
Several counties in California's Bay Area, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Napa, have reinstated limited mask mandates in healthcare settings like skilled nursing facilities and hospitals, effective through spring 2025.
The measure, aimed at curbing the spread of flu and other viruses during the fall and winter, requires healthcare workers to wear masks, with Santa Clara and San Mateo counties also mandating mask use for visitors and, in Santa Clara's case, patients.
While the mandates are limited in scope and unlikely to expand to broader areas - the mandates are a bizarre twist in political bingo for 2025.
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❗️Flashback: Alex Salmond Show on RT
The late former First Minister of Scotland championed challenging mainstream narratives in his show on RT. In an interview with US State Sec Colin Powell's Chief of Staff, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Salmond talks about the American empire taking on its own people - not just Russia & China.
#RT #AlexSalmond
‘Definitely not a bag full of drugs’ found to be... well, full of drugs
Portland Police in Oregon have discovered a stash of drugs inside a pouch cheekily labelled "definitely not a bag full of drugs."
The tote, along with scales, cash, and a loaded gun, was found during a traffic stop of a car allegedly stolen by the driver and passenger.
The police's humorous X post about the incident highlights the irony of the bag's label and the seemingly futile attempt to conceal the illegal substances.
We’re wondering if the crook will use the ‘I know you are, but what am I?’ approach as a defense…
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‘March of the Hungry’ protesters demand Moldovan president’s resignation in Chisinau demonstrations
A large protest dubbed the "March of the Hungry," is unfolding in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau, with participants demanding the resignation of President Maia Sandu.
The demonstrators, marching towards the presidential administration building, are expressing their discontent with the country's economic situation, holding signs that read "Thanks, Sandu, for poverty and hunger," "Empty pots are louder than words," and "Sandu, go away."
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⚡️BREAKING: Former First Minister of Scotland & Ex-RT Host Alex Salmond Dies
Salmond was reportedly giving a speech in North Macedonia earlier on Saturday. The Alba Party leader passed away aged 69.
Former President Poroshenko: Putin More Likely to Win Ukraine Election than Zelensky
Has Poroshenko been hit by pranksters again... Calling Dr. Deepfake?
Aftermath of Massive Explosion in Grozny - Blackened & Charred Gas Station after Fuel Tanker Blast
Four people were killed and five injured, the Chechen republic's Health Ministry reported.
Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf touches down in Lebanese capital as smoke billows from the continuous bombardment of the city
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Ukraine contemplating territorial concessions to Russia — Der Spiegel
For the first time, Ukrainian officials are openly discussing potential territorial concessions to Russia as a means to end the conflict, according to Der Spiegel.
A Kiev official, cited anonymously by the publication, acknowledges that Ukraine's initial approach to resolving the conflict was flawed.
Now, they understand the need for concessions to secure a deal that would be palatable to Moscow. The official also expresses concern about declining morale among Ukrainian forces and the possibility of waning US support, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.
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Russia and China share coinciding positions on most issues — Maria Zakharova
RT was honoured to speak exclusively with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova about relations between Moscow and Beijing, the sanctions imposed on Russian media, and other important topics.
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🚨ISRAELI SOCIETY IS IN 'GENOCIDE FEVER'
'For quite some time the top ten songs that were on the Israeli hits, at least 3 of them called for a genocide...there is a real sense of genocide fever here, a genocide fever that is being pushed and fuelled not only by the government, but also by the Israeli media.'
-Dr. Diana Buttu , former Legal Advisor and Negotiator for the Palestinian Liberation Organisation on Israeli society's genocidal bloodthirsty against Palestinians
FULL SHOW: https://rumble.com/v5iax6y-israeli-society-in-genocide-fever-backing-colonial-israel-is-the-us-no.-1-p.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp
Dirty protest: French farmers fertilize government building
Around 50 tractors rolled into Poitiers as farmers staged not-so-’fresh’ rallies to demand better wages.
The demonstrators dumped hay, fertilizer and foam - forming a barrier around the city hall.
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Devastated Palestinian mother mourns the loss of her child following an alleged Israeli strike
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❗️Russian Defense Ministry reported the destruction and interception of 47 Ukrainian UAVs overnight
17 over the Krasnodar Territory, 16 over the Sea of Azov, 12 over the Kursk region, and two over the Belgorod region.
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MSF suspends support for Sudan's Darfur famine camp — Reuters
Medical charity MSF says it has been forced to suspend work in the vast camp for displaced people where famine has been confirmed in Sudan's North Darfur region. Putting thousands in jeopardy of starvation.
MSF said it had to halt activities in Zamzam camp following the obstruction of aid by Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as well as Sudanese army's systematic blocking of aid to areas. The army and the RSF have been locked in conflict for nearly 18 months.
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Each new BRICS member contributes significantly — Russian Finance Minister
Anton Siluanov praised the expansion of BRICS, expressing hopes for accelerated economic growth within the bloc.
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Historic church in Chile reduced to ashes in devastating blaze
A tragic fire destroyed the San Francisco Church in Iquique, a historic landmark and Chile’s first Catholic church.
The blaze, which erupted at the mostly wooden structure, overwhelmed twelve firefighting units despite their efforts.
While there were no reported fatalities, the fire’s cause is under investigation.
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❗️Israel Pounds Southern Lebanese City of Nabatieh - Missile Hit Market Area According to RT Correspondent
#Israel #Lebanon
Zelensky tours EU, wants long-range missiles, uses ‘victory plan’ as front
Slovakia has announced that it will no longer send weapons to Ukraine due to depleted stockpiles.
Meanwhile, top EU diplomats are set to convene to discuss a peace proposal for Ukraine backed by China and Brazil as Zelensky tours Europe to promote his “victory plan.”
#Kiev - Boost
Signal error blamed for freak train derailment in India
According to RN Singh, General Manager of Southern Railways, a “mismatch between signal and route” caused a passenger train to derail in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Saturday.
The Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express, travelling at 75 km per hour, was mistakenly switched to a closed section of track where a stationary goods train was parked, leading to the collision.
While the exact cause is still under investigation, Singh noted that the signal was set for the main line, but the track inexplicably switched the train to the closed loop.
#India - Boost
Ukraine’s economy facing collapse if Russia takes Pokrovsk — Foreign Policy
The liberation of Pokrovsk by Russian troops could lead to the eventual collapse of Ukraine’s already devastated economy, Foreign Policy magazine reports.
The DPR city is a crucial source of coal for the country's metallurgical industry, and its loss would leave Ukraine without a key component for its industrial backbone, effectively crippling its economy.
#SMO - Boost
Israel Continues Bombardment of Southern Lebanon - Strike Hits 'Residential' Building
As a result of the attack in Barja, four people have been killed and 14 others injured. (RT correspondents on the ground)
#Lebanon #Israel
❗️Huge Blast at Grozny Gas Station - Raw Power Sends Vehicle Flying Down Street!
Video shows the impact of a fuel tank exploding in Russia's Chechen Republic. Four people have been killed, including two children, officials report.
❗️Israeli Air Force strikes civilian building in central Lebanon — Local media reports
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❗️Italy, France, and Spain have issued a joint statement condemning Israel for what they call a serious violation of international humanitarian law, citing the targeting of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
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An Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon tragically killed five members of a family, including three children — Iranian media
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Pro-Ukraine propagandist Julian Ropcke admits Kiev’s ludicrous Kursk incursion was a fool’s errand
“Spatially speaking, the offensive reached none of its goals after the initial capture of Sudzha,” he wrote on X.
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Iran is ready for Israel’s retaliation strike — RT source
An RT source in Iran says that the nation is fully prepared to retaliate against any potential attack from Israel 'based on domestic and international regulations.'
Additionally, Iran will revise its nuclear doctrine if Israeli forces target its nuclear facilities.
#Iran #Israel - Boost
Disney World accused of 'greedy' response to Hurricane Milton after reopening on Friday — social media
Several social media users have slammed Disney's decision to reopen its Florida theme parks just days after Hurricane Milton. The backlash is because millions are still without power and the death toll is on the rise.
The company added that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is expected to reopen to the public tomorrow.
‘The fact Disney is open today is reckless and greedy,' an X user wrote this week.
Did they think this would make people happy?
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‘Blood, gore, and nuns having sex’: 18 people needed medical attention after watching an opera
An opera in Germany included nuns, sex scenes, mutilation and real blood. 18 people needed medical attention, an ambulance was called 3 times. Florentina Holzinger's ‘Sancta' also includes naked roller-skating nuns and a wall of crucified naked bodies.
In one scene a "small piece of flesh" cut from the back of one of the performers, and another where two other performers were "pierced together" to attach ropes. A few in the audience suffered from nausea during the sexually graphic show.
#Opera #Germany - Boost
