New Today -- 25 July 2017

Perspective

US squanders billions on new aircraft carrier

Donald Trump's plans to vastly expand military spending will do nothing to offset the persistent decline of American capitalism, of which his administration is itself a malignant manifestation.

News & Analysis

Tenth immigrant dies in Texas trailer atrocity

The corporate media is saying nothing about the government officials, business interests and politicians who bear the overriding responsibility for these deaths.

Wave of immigration raids target youth falsely branded as "criminals"

US sanctions bill against Russia set for passage with bipartisan support

Congressional Democrats unveil phony "Better Deal" ahead of 2018 midterms

Workers denounce layoffs at Indianapolis Carrier plant

The Grenfell Fire: Vigil held for five-year-old victim

UK: Kensington and Chelsea Council struck deals to avoid building affordable housing

May government conceals UK-Saudi terror connections

IMF global outlook downgrades US growth prospects

Macron announces stepped-up attacks on immigrants in France

Brazilian president threatened with ouster over corruption charges

In landslide vote, Philippine legislature extends martial law

India: Stalinist-backed "common opposition" candidate crashes out in presidential election

Rampant dengue epidemic in Sri Lanka

Court rules against Michigan workers falsely accused of unemployment fraud

International Amazon Workers Voice

Government gives Amazon millions in free money for Romulus, Michigan warehouse

Science

Evidence of early rice domestication found in southern China

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: The Americas