Featured Stories
Ukraine: Civilian Casualties Surge Amid Intensifying Explosive Weapon Attacks
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
* * *
Ukraine: Civilian Casualties Surge Amid Intensifying Explosive Weapon Attacks
*
Now in the fifth year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, civilians continue to endure the catastrophic impact of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA), facing destruction, displacement, and long-term humanitarian consequences. Between July and September 2026, Ukraine experienced some of the highest recorded civilian casualty levels since the beginning of the war, with 8,330
... Show Full Article
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
* * *
Ukraine: Civilian Casualties Surge Amid Intensifying Explosive Weapon Attacks
*
Now in the fifth year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, civilians continue to endure the catastrophic impact of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA), facing destruction, displacement, and long-term humanitarian consequences. Between July and September 2026, Ukraine experienced some of the highest recorded civilian casualty levels since the beginning of the war, with 8,330casualties and a 90% rise compared to the same period last year, driven by intensifying missile strikes, long-range drones, glide bombs, artillery shelling, and short-range FPV drone attacks. During the same period, Ukraine also ramped up its deep strike operations against targets inside Russian territory, which were accompanied by reported civilian casualties.
Recent months have been among the deadliest for civilians, bringing immense loss and suffering.
Between July and September 2026, the UN documented unrelenting civilian harm in Ukraine.
In July alone, 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured, making it the deadliest month since May 2022. Overall, during the first eight months of 2026, more civilians were killed and injured across Ukraine than in the entire year of 2025, underscoring the severe deterioration in civilian protection and the mounting human cost of the war.
Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian territory have also caused civilian casualties; from January to July 2026, at least 327 civilians were killed in Russia. These figures come solely from official Russian sources and have not been independently verified by international observers or monitoring missions; therefore, they must be treated with caution.
Inna, an HI finance officer, says,
"Life in Kyiv is constant uncertainty: you don't know if you will wake up alive in the morning or reach work safely when there are no shelters nearby, and the power plant next to the metro station is under repeated attack. It is reading Harry Potter with your child in the evening, only to be interrupted by ballistic explosions outside the window and a rush to the corridor. It is watching a high-rise burn just a kilometer away, consoling yourself only with the thought that the playground beneath did not claim children's lives. It is seeing the tears of fear in your child's eyes every day. Life in Kyiv is no longer life; it is survival."
Russian forces' use of explosive weapons continues to generate a consistent pattern of civilian harm. Ukrainian forces have also conducted strikes using drones and missiles, including on Russian territory, raising concerns about the protection of civilians.
Long-Range Drones (Shahed-136/131; Geran-3, Geran-4, Geran-5; Italmas and Gerbera strike drones)
Russia has sharply escalated its use of jet-powered Geran drones against Ukraine, launching heavy-warhead systems deliberately targeting Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and residential areas. Daily attacks in August and September saw hundreds deployed, with some assaults killing civilians in Kyiv and other cities.
Between July and September 2026, Russian forces launched 16,086 long-range drones across Ukraine, marking one of the most intense periods of drone warfare in the conflict. The sheer scale of these attacks had horrific consequences for civilians, with widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure, and disruption of daily life.
On July 2, Russia launched 496 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas strike drones in a combined attack on Kyiv, one of the largest episodes of the month; the strikes killed at least 30 civilians, injured more than 97, and caused severe destruction to residential buildings, a hospital, a humanitarian warehouse, and critical city infrastructure.
Short-Range Drones (FPV, Lancet-type, Hornet)
Russian forces continued to use FPV drones that target evacuation buses, humanitarian workers, and frontline towns. July saw the highest monthly civilian casualty toll from short-range drones since the start of the full-scale war: 111 people killed and 710 injured, nearly one in four of the month's civilian casualties. These systems not only strike people, but they can also hunt them: OHCHR has documented drone operators targeting civilians in cars and buses, people evacuating, and clearly marked ambulances, and in July an FPV drone destroyed a Red Cross emergency-response van moments after its crew arrived to treat casualties in Vilniansk, with deaths recorded among humanitarian workers and persons with disabilities, who remain unable to safely relocate in time without proper support.
Russia's use of glide bombs remained at record levels, devastating residential areas in Kharkiv, Sumy and Donetsk. In July 2026, civilian casualties from aerial bombardments rose 143% compared to June, reaching 105 killed and 753 injured.
Cruise and Ballistic Missiles (Iskander-M, S-400/KN-23, Zircon/Onyx anti-ship missiles; Kh-101, Kalibr).
Russia intensified missile attacks in July, with 429 missiles launched. Civilian casualties from missiles and loitering munitions accounted for 38% of all harm (183 killed; 967 injured).
The combined use of cruise and ballistic missiles, glide bombs, Shahed/Geran loitering munitions, and FPV drones by Russian forces has had a devastating impact on civilians. These weapons disproportionately affect the most vulnerable groups - children, persons with disabilities, women, and the elderly- causing extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and medical facilities, and severely restricting access to essential services. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas is likely to result in international humanitarian law violations regarding fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality, and precautions.
Long-Range Drones (UAVs and naval drones)
Between July and September 2026, Ukraine intensified its long-range strike drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, striking major refineries including Omsk, TANECO, Saratov, Ryazan, and Perm, and warehouse facilities; these operations caused shutdowns, fires, and widespread fuel shortages across Russia, reducing refining output to its lowest level in two decades.
Cruise and Ballistic Missiles (Neptune, Flamingo cruise missile; FP-7 ballistic missile)
Between July-September 2026, Ukrainian forces escalated long-range strikes on Russia using Neptune cruise missiles, Flamingo cruise missiles, and possibly FP-7 ballistic missiles. Targets included oil refineries (Gazpromneft Moscow, Novoshakhtinsk), UAV factories (Atlant-Aero), electronics plants (Karachev Elektrodetal), ports, and Russian Navy vessels. These attacks disrupted Russia's energy infrastructure, forced refinery shutdowns, and weakened its Black Sea Fleet presence, with civilian casualties reported.
The following chronology highlights the most devastating attacks in Ukraine and Russia or territories under Russian control impacting civilians from July to September, underscoring urgent protection needs and accountability gaps.
The vast majority of casualties reported between July and September 2026 occurred in territory controlled by the Government of Ukraine. Civilians were killed or injured across 14 regions of Ukraine and the city of Kyiv.
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) strongly denounces the devastating harm inflicted on civilians by the bombing and shelling of towns and cities in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. HI calls on all parties to respect IHL and its principles to protect civilians and humanitarian and health workers at all times.
HI calls on all governments to urgently endorse and fully implement the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas, and to uphold their commitments to restrict and refrain from such use when civilian harm is foreseeable.
We further urge the international community to condemn and investigate IHL violations, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and ensure survivor-centered assistance, including mental health support and inclusive rehabilitation services. Protecting civilians and safeguarding essential services must remain a global priority, and states that have already signed the Declaration should lead by example, sharing concrete measures taken to implement its commitments and demonstrating genuine action to reduce civilian harm.
Humanity & Inclusion emphasizes that the use of EWIPA not only causes civilian casualties and the destruction of infrastructure but also leads to long-term contamination of land with explosive remnants of war. This contamination prevents safe returns, blocks access to housing, schools, medical facilities, and livelihoods. HI calls on governments and the international community to prioritize land clearance from ERW as an essential component of civilian protection, recovery, and sustainable development, ensuring compliance with International Mine Action Standards and inclusive principles in program planning and implementation.
***
Original text here: https://www.hi-us.org/en/ukraine-civilian-toll-rises-from-use-of-explosive-weapons-in-populated-areas
Democracy Forward CEO Skye Perryman: Statement on Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
* * *
Democracy Forward CEO Skye Perryman: Statement on Midterm Elections
Washington, D.C. -The following is a statement from Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, regarding the 2026 midterm elections:
"This election is a victory for the entire country. Despite the efforts over the past months of many, including in the White House, to undermine the ability of
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
* * *
Democracy Forward CEO Skye Perryman: Statement on Midterm Elections
Washington, D.C. -The following is a statement from Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, regarding the 2026 midterm elections:
"This election is a victory for the entire country. Despite the efforts over the past months of many, including in the White House, to undermine the ability ofpeople to cast their vote and to sow chaos and confusion, record numbers of Americans exercised their right to vote in order to shape their future. We are grateful to every voter who cast a ballot, whether for their first time or their fiftieth, and we thank poll workers, election administrators, and all those who volunteered to help those in their communities vote.
"Over the past year, Democracy Forward, our partners, and our clients have fought to ensure that this election belongs to the people. We will continue to insist in the days ahead that those entrusted by the people to govern use their power for the people's benefit, that our Constitution is defended and protected, and that the government can serve all communities.
"While this election is a testament to the people's power, we know that democracy isn't just decided on an election day. Democracy is built every day between elections. And that building is what Americans have done as their communities have been attacked and the very best of our values put to the test. People across the nation have helped their neighbors, showed up for their communities, and made demands for change that must be answered.
"In the days ahead, we will be steadfast in strengthening and expanding the community that has been built over the past two years among the American people who continue to believe in our nation's promise of freedom and we will ensure that all people living in the nation have access to the tools they need to make their voices heard to make change in their communities. We will continue to represent the people in courts and communities to defend their rights against those who seek to undermine people and this nation and will use all tools our democracy provides to help people build a future where our government delivers for all and where none are left out.
"Courage has indeed become the new currency and we will work to compound it in the days ahead. It will take all of us. Today, we lift up the millions of Americans who have shown that even the most powerful obstacles can be overcome. No one should ever underestimate the power of the American people."
* * *
Original text here: https://democracyforward.org/news/press-releases/democracy-forward-statement-on-the-2026-midterm-elections/
[Category: Political]
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates State Rep. Steve Toth on TX-02 Victory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release:
* * *
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates State Rep. Steve Toth on TX-02 Victory
Will Mitola | November 5, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Club for Growth PAC congratulates State Rep. Steve Toth on winning Texas's 2nd District Congressional seat. Toth previously defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary.
"After years of Dan Crenshaw selling out conservatives, voters in Texas' 2nd Congressional District will finally be represented by someone who shares their values and commitment to conservative principles,"
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release:
* * *
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates State Rep. Steve Toth on TX-02 Victory
Will Mitola | November 5, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Club for Growth PAC congratulates State Rep. Steve Toth on winning Texas's 2nd District Congressional seat. Toth previously defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary.
"After years of Dan Crenshaw selling out conservatives, voters in Texas' 2nd Congressional District will finally be represented by someone who shares their values and commitment to conservative principles,"said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh. "Steve Toth is going to make an immediate impact on Capitol Hill and will deliver for his district. Good riddance to one of D.C.'s most notorious RINOs, Dan Crenshaw."
Club for Growth Action transferred $200,000 to an allied Super PAC to boost Toth over Crenshaw in the Republican primary.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.clubforgrowth.org/club-for-growth-pac-congratulates-state-rep-steve-toth-on-tx-02-victory/
[Category: Political]
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Jace Yarbrough on TX-32 Victory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release:
* * *
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Jace Yarbrough on TX-32 Victory
Will Mitola | November 5, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Club for Growth PAC congratulates U.S. Air Force veteran Jace Yarbrough on winning the race for Texas' 32nd Congressional District. Yarbrough, a member of the Club for Growth Foundation's 2025 Fellowship class, defeated Richardson City Councilman Dan Barrios in the contest.
"U.S. Air Force veteran and attorney Jace Yarbrough has built a record of advancing conservative causes and taking principled
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release:
* * *
Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Jace Yarbrough on TX-32 Victory
Will Mitola | November 5, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Club for Growth PAC congratulates U.S. Air Force veteran Jace Yarbrough on winning the race for Texas' 32nd Congressional District. Yarbrough, a member of the Club for Growth Foundation's 2025 Fellowship class, defeated Richardson City Councilman Dan Barrios in the contest.
"U.S. Air Force veteran and attorney Jace Yarbrough has built a record of advancing conservative causes and taking principledstands against the political establishment," said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh. "We look forward to Yarbrough taking that approach to Washington as another Club for Growth Foundation Fellowship member joins Congress."
Club for Growth Action's affiliated PACs invested nearly $2 million in the race to support Yarbrough's candidacy and expose Dan Barrios for being supported by radical left-wing organizations that support releasing convicted felons and defunding the police.
Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDH5wO_eRnY) to watch Follow, a Win It Back PAC blasting Dan Barrios' radically liberal record.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.clubforgrowth.org/club-for-growth-pac-congratulates-jace-yarbrough-on-tx-32-victory/
[Category: Political]
American Society for Horticultural Science: Podcasts Shown to Improve Learning Outcomes for Orchard Growers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
* * *
Podcasts Shown to Improve Learning Outcomes for Orchard Growers
November 6, 2026
Madera, CA - A new study examining educational outreach methods in agriculture finds that podcasts can be an effective tool for improving knowledge retention and learning among orchard growers. The research evaluated how audio-based extension education influenced understanding of production practices and adoption of management recommendations among California tree fruit producers.
Agricultural
... Show Full Article
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
* * *
Podcasts Shown to Improve Learning Outcomes for Orchard Growers
November 6, 2026
Madera, CA - A new study examining educational outreach methods in agriculture finds that podcasts can be an effective tool for improving knowledge retention and learning among orchard growers. The research evaluated how audio-based extension education influenced understanding of production practices and adoption of management recommendations among California tree fruit producers.
Agriculturalextension programs traditionally rely on in-person workshops, printed materials, and field demonstrations to share research-based information. However, growers often face time constraints that limit their ability to attend scheduled meetings.
The study explored whether podcasts--short, on-demand audio programs--could provide a more accessible learning format.
Researchers assessed growers' comprehension and recall after listening to educational podcast episodes covering orchard management topics such as pest control, crop management, and production practices. Participants demonstrated improved understanding of key concepts and reported that the format was convenient to access while driving, working in orchards, or completing routine farm tasks.
The findings indicated that the ability to pause, replay, and revisit content enhanced knowledge retention compared with one-time presentations. Many participants reported that the conversational format improved clarity and made technical information easier to follow. The flexible delivery method also increased participation among growers whomight not otherwise attend extension events.
The study suggests that podcasts can complement traditional extension education by expanding outreach and reinforcing technical recommendations. By delivering research-based information in a portable format, educators may reach broader audiences and improve adoption of best management practices.
The results highlight the growing role of digital communication tools in agricultural education and demonstrate how accessible media formats can strengthen connections between researchers and producers while supporting informed decision-making in orchard management.
According to Dr. Gordon "(T)here is interest out there in podcasting, but very little information on whether it is effective. This paper demonstrates this, and I hope it inspires others to start their own podcast - it has been a rewarding part of my extension program!"
Dr. Gordon is Orchard Systems Advisor for Madera and Merced Counties with University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Co-author Luke Milron is Orchards Systems Advisor at University of California Cooperative Extension, and co-host along with Dr. Gordon, of the podcast, Growing the Valley.
The full article can be read on the ASHS HortTech electronic Journal website at: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05765-25
Established in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science is recognized around the world as one of the most respected and influential professional societies for horticultural scientists. ASHS is committed to promoting and encouraging national and international interest in scientific research and education in all branches of horticulture.
Comprised of thousands of members worldwide, ASHS represents a broad cross-section of the horticultural community--scientists, educators, students, landscape and turf managers, government, extension agents and industry professionals. ASHS members focus on practices and problems in horticulture: breeding, propagation, production and management, harvesting, handling and storage, processing, marketing and use of horticultural plants and products. To learn more, visit ashs.org.
* * *
Original text here: https://ashs.org/news/738342/Podcasts-Shown-to-Improve-Learning-Outcomes-for-Orchard-Growers.htm
[Category: Agriculture]
4Life Research: BioTech Breakthrough Nutraceutical Innovation of the Year
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 6 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release:
* * *
BioTech Breakthrough Nutraceutical Innovation of the Year
Salt Lake City, Utah (November 5, 2026) Judges of the 6th BioTech Breakthrough Awards named 4Life Transfer Factor(R) Max "Nutraceutical Innovation of the Year."
The BioTech Breakthrough program is designed to recognize the world's most innovative Life Sciences & Biotechnology advancements by conducting a comprehensive analysis of companies that are redefining research, development, manufacturing, and delivery methods. From AI-driven discovery platforms
... Show Full Article
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 6 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release:
* * *
BioTech Breakthrough Nutraceutical Innovation of the Year
Salt Lake City, Utah (November 5, 2026) Judges of the 6th BioTech Breakthrough Awards named 4Life Transfer Factor(R) Max "Nutraceutical Innovation of the Year."
The BioTech Breakthrough program is designed to recognize the world's most innovative Life Sciences & Biotechnology advancements by conducting a comprehensive analysis of companies that are redefining research, development, manufacturing, and delivery methods. From AI-driven discovery platformsand synthetic biology to bioinformatics, next-generation diagnostics, biomanufacturing, and precision nutraceutical advancements, the BioTech Breakthrough Awards highlight innovations shaping the future of health and wellness.
4Life President & CEO Danny Lee: "We are honored to receive Nutraceutical Innovation of the Year from BioTech Breakthrough. This award is a testament to 4Life founder David Lisonbee's commitment to scientific research. It also showcases the significance of our discovery of plant-based transfer factor peptides and highlights 4Life's ongoing goal of developing the best immune system nutraceuticals anywhere--period."
4Life, The Immune System Company(R), and the first to bring transfer factor research to market, has offices in dozens of countries to serve the company's worldwide customers.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.4life.com/corp/news/details/biotech-breakthrough-nutraceutical-innovation-of-the-year/5426
[Category: Health Care]
350.org: Turkiye's National Energy Plan 2040 Falls Short Without Commitment to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
* * *
November 5, 2026
Turkiye's National Energy Plan 2040 falls short without commitment to phase out fossil fuels
The new energy strategy signals progress on electrification and renewables, it continues to incentivize coal investments, plans to increase gas and oil investments, and risks locking Turkiye into costly nuclear energy.
Turkiye's National Energy Plan 2040 fails to deliver the ambition
... Show Full Article
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
* * *
November 5, 2026
Turkiye's National Energy Plan 2040 falls short without commitment to phase out fossil fuels
The new energy strategy signals progress on electrification and renewables, it continues to incentivize coal investments, plans to increase gas and oil investments, and risks locking Turkiye into costly nuclear energy.
Turkiye's National Energy Plan 2040 fails to deliver the ambitionneeded to tackle the climate crisis, as it sets out plans to expand electrification and renewable energy but states that new gas and oil investments will be increased and provides no clear commitment or timeline to phase out coal, warns climate campaign group 350.org. While the plan includes positive ambitions to accelerate electrification across industry, housing and transport, and increase renewable energy capacity, its failure to address coal dependence represents a major gap in Turkiye's energy transition. The country continues to generate around one-third of its electricity from coal, with approximately 60% of that coal imported.
Rather than setting out a pathway to move away from coal-fired power, the plan risks maintaining or increasing coal generation capacity, undermining Turkiye's long-term net-zero ambitions and its contribution to global climate action.
Efe Baysal , Turkiye Team Lead of 350.org said:
"Turkiye's National Energy Plan 2040 contains some positive steps, particularly its emphasis on electrification and expanding renewable energy capacity. These ambitions align with the messages coming from Turkiye's COP31 Presidency. But ambition must be matched by action, and without a clear commitment and timeline to phase out coal, the plan falls fundamentally short of what the climate crisis demands.
"Coal still accounts for around a third of Turkiye's electricity generation, with 60% of that coal imported. Despite this dependence, the plan fails to set out a pathway to end coal use, instead leaving the door open to continued reliance on fossil fuels. Turkiye must end public subsidies for coal, halt new coal projects,establish a clear timeline for a just and equitable transition away from coal and develop a strategy to transition away from all other fossil fuels.
"We are also deeply concerned by the continued push for nuclear energy, including proposed new plants in Sinop and Thrace. Nuclear power is expensive, risky and slow to deliver. Investing in it risks diverting resources away from the cheaper, faster and safer renewable energy solutions that Turkiye urgently needs to scale up.
"Turkiye has enormous potential to build an energy system powered by 100% renewable energy. But this transition must also be just: protecting workers and local communities, respecting nature and ensuring that the costs and benefits are shared fairly. As host of COP31, Turkiye has an opportunity to show genuine climate leadership. That means moving beyond long-term ambitions and committing to a rapid, fair and nature-positive transition away from coal and towards renewable energy."
350.org emphasised that the transition to renewable energy must go beyond replacing fossil fuels with new energy infrastructure. It must protect the rights and livelihoods of local communities, ensure that economic benefits are shared fairly and prevent the costs of the transition from falling disproportionately on low-income households.
The organisation also called for stronger protections for workers, human rights and ecosystems throughout the extraction and processing of critical minerals, alongside safeguards to ensure that sensitive natural areas are protected from destructive mining activities.
* * *
Original text here: https://350.org/press-release/turkiyes-national-energy-plan-2040-falls-short-without-commitment-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/
