(2024-07-20). Editorial] The fertility industry: profiting from vulnerability. thelancet.com Despite major advances in securing sexual and reproductive rights globally, one aspect is continually neglected: infertility. Evolving gender norms and financial precariousness have led to delayed childbearing, which increases infertility in both males and females. An estimated one in six people are affected. However, there is insufficient awareness about fertility decline, the risk factors, and viable treatments for infertility. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), particularly in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), help many.
(2024-07-20). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com GBD 2021 Risk Factors Collaborators. Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990—2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet 2024; 403: 2162—203—In this Article, the Risk category key in figure 7 has been updated with the correct colours. This correction has been made to the online version as of July 18, 2024.
(2024-07-20). Correspondence] Drug use among young people in Sierra Leone. thelancet.com Sierra Leone, a sub-Saharan African country with a median population age of 19 years and 75% of its entire population younger than 35 years,1 is experiencing an exponential increase in synthetic substance misuse among its young people.2 Many Sierra Leoneans live through multi-dimensional poverty that is exacerbated by the psychosocial distress they experienced during the decade-long civil war (1991—2002) and the 2014—16 Ebola epidemic in west Africa.3 These catastrophic events mediate a strong, bidirectional link between these traumatic experiences and substance abuse, which have contributed to the dr…
(2024-07-20). How Chavismo Is Preparing for Venezuela's July 28 Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com Chavismo and allied forces rallying around the re-election of President Nicolás Maduro for a third term are gearing up for the electoral process. On Sunday, July 14, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), the coalition Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole (GPPSB), and other political and social movements in Venezuela launched a national deployment to review the mechanisms of the program 1x10x7 and Defense of the Vote for July 28. | The main event of the Third National Review Day of the 1x10x7 and Defense of the Vote program was held at the Poliedro stadium in Caracas. Several similar events were also held…
(2024-07-20). China to bring legislation in sync with its modernization drive. ecns.cn China will advance its path to modernization by deepening reforms in legislation, with greater efforts in formulating and revising some major legislative items, Shen Chunyao, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Friday.
(2024-07-20). China to shift focus from access to quality of education. ecns.cn China will increase the supply of high-quality educational resources, including optimizing the regional allocation to meet changes in school-age population, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-07-20). China to enhance integration of planning, systematic layout of reforms. ecns.cn China will introduce a series of measures to better coordinate economic reforms between the macro and micro levels, said an official on Friday.
(2024-07-20). Opening efforts hailed by foreign analysts. ecns.cn Further deepening reform and opening-up to build Chinese modernization will create more opportunities of joint development for the rest of the world and offer valuable experiences, according to analysts.
(2024-07-20). Reform, rule of law go hand in hand. ecns.cn China will deepen reforms in legislation to advance its path to modernization, with formulation and revision of a few major legislative items, Shen Chunyao, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
(2024-07-20). China to promote high-quality development as its primary task. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its third plenary session on Thursday, stressing in a communique that China will promote high-quality development as its primary task in building China into a modern socialist country in all respects.
(2024-07-20). Nation's opening to further intensify. ecns.cn China's policymakers outlined details of the to-do list for the nation's future opening-up on Friday.
(2024-07-20). Greater reform set to lift growth till 2029. ecns.cn Greater reform to advance urbanization and reinforce the role of the market in the economy will play a pivotal role in lifting China's economic growth in the coming five years.
(2024-07-20). Funding to upgrade old equipment. ecns.cn China will intensify its efforts to support large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-ins for consumer goods, aiming to further tap into the potential of domestic demand, the State Council, the country's Cabinet, said on Friday.
(2024-07-20). CPC sends condolences on demise of Vietnam leader. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee sent condolences on Friday over the death of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). China to pursue major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded its third plenary session on Thursday, issuing a communique that emphasizes China's commitment to pursuing major-country diplomacy with distinctive Chinese characteristics.
(2024-07-20). Joe Biden discontent with Barack Obama's lack of support for election candidacy. geo.tv 
Former President of the US Barack Obama and President Joe Biden at the 25th anniversary of the White House initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House on October 15, 2015, in Washington DC —Reuters
(2024-07-20). What Was COVID Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2024-07-20). Glasiers Local 718 Members Strike For Living Wages. indybay.org Members of Glasiers Local 718 have been on strike for over three weeks for living wages.
(2024-07-20). We Demand the Disability Establishment End Its Relationships with War Profiteers. indybay.org Disability rights organizations go further than accepting money from war profiteers: they honor them with disability inclusion awards.
(2024-07-20). Africa Religious Leaders: Debt Forgiveness Key to Region's Economic Renewal. indybay.org Interfaith Africa Leaders Call for Changes to Global Economy during Jubilee 2025…
(2024-07-20). Adam Smith on Bengal and North America. mronline.org 
In his opus 'The Wealth of Nations' published in 1776 Adam Smith drew a distinction between the progressive state, the stationary state and the declining state.
(2024-07-20). India mourns death of Vietnamese party leader. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the condolences of world leaders on the death of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). National mourning in Vietnam for the death of VCP general secretary. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) A special statement to declare national mourning on the occasion of the death, the day before, of the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PCV), Nguyen Phu Trong, was released today in this capital.
(2024-07-20). Von der Leyen retains position as EU Commission president. presstv.ir European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has managed to retain her position. Yet, she faces intense scrutiny for her policies, including funding Ukraine amid EU financial hardships and accusations of double standards.
(2024-07-20). Chinese leadership meeting points to social tensions amid economic problems. wsws.org A meeting of the Third Plenum of the CCP Central Committee advocated tighter social and ideological controls.
(2024-07-20). Sri Lankan university non-academic trade unions betray 75-day strike. wsws.org The union leadership did not consult with members prior to ending industrial action and then held meetings blocking any discussion on their decision.
(2024-07-20). Students in West Nile ask Byabakama to prevail over security agencies. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students from the West Nile region have tasked the Electoral Commission to provide clear mechanisms for the regulation of security agencies during the electoral process. The students raised the concerns to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon who was in Arua for a civic engagement exercise …
(2024-07-20). Global electricity demand set to rise strongly in next one year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world's demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heatwaves, and increasing uptake of technologies that run on electricity such as Electric vehicles and heat pumps. Despite the enduring impacts of the global energy crisis, growth in electricity demand …
(2024-07-20). Richard Murphy — We have to redistribute income or wealth or face fascism: that is the choice before us. defenddemocracy.press Facism is the logical and ultimate political form of neo-liberalism Richard Murphy is an economic justice campaigner. Professor of Accounting, Sheffield University Management School. Chartered accountant. Co-founder of the Green New Deal as well as blogging at Funding the Future Cross-posted from Richard Murphy's blog 'Funding the Future' Jul 17 2024 This has been a disturbing day …
(2024-07-20). Teamwork and research play a key role in Mayo Clinic's first larynx transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Arizona perform a total larynx transplant Mayo Clinic's unique culture of teamwork and collaboration, hallmarks since the days of Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie Mayo, laid the foundation for Mayo's first larynx transplant that happened February 29 in Arizona. This groundbreaking surgery, only third larynx transplant in the U.S., continues the innovative work for which the Mayo brothers were known. A team of six surgeons and 20 support staff combined…
(2024-07-20). Talking About A Revolution. defenddemocracy.press An elegant Trotskyist, Michael Pablo grew up in Greece to become an urbane revolutionary, who made his presence felt at many of the most significant uprisings of the 20th century in an attempt to build what he called self-managed socialism. Partnered by his dynamic and fearless wife Elli Dyovoumoti, Pablo was often in great danger, …
(2024-07-20). Samsung collaborates with K-Pop icons for new Galaxy brand anthem. ummid.com Samsung Electronics has collaborated with K-Pop icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) for the new Galaxy brand anthem.
(2024-07-20). Ex-Trump diplomat, Mike Pompeo, hired by Japan's Nippon Steel to clinch US Steel purchase. scmp.com Nippon Steel has positioned the purchase of US Steel as a potential counterweight to China, arguing the purchase would give it sufficient scale to compete with Chinese counterparts.
(2024-07-20). Mayo Clinic recognized for disability inclusion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic recently received the highest possible score on the Disability Equality Index and was named a "Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion" by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability: IN. Disability is a part of the human experience, crossing all boundaries, including age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and other demographics. Globally, people with disabilities represent 1.3 billion individuals. "Mayo Clinic's dedication to accessibility for both patients…
(2024-07-20). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-20). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-20). At WTO, China's trade policy sparks war of words amid a darkening geopolitical outlook. scmp.com Concerns about industrial overcapacity and lack of transparency in state subsidies elicit 'frank and open' exchanges, revealing deep schisms.
(2024-07-20). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-07-20). Bella Hadid is new face of Adidas SL 1972 shoe, but why are Zionists upset? ummid.com Leading fashion brand, Adidas, has collaborated with Palestinian Supermodel Bella Hadid for the relaunch of the 1972 Olympic shoe, and the move has outraged the Zionists.
(2024-07-20). Museveni directs Finance Minister, AG on Micro-Finance regulation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has thrown his weight behind medium and small financial sector players demanding a one stop regulation centre, saying that multiple centres lead to confusion in which gullible Ugandans may be abused and exploited. The President whose message was delivered by the Minister of the Presidency minister …
(2024-07-20). Vietnam ha perdido un líder de talla mundial. cubadebate.cu Recientemente, el mundo conoció la triste noticia del fallecimiento del máximo líder de la hermana República Socialista de Vietnam y secretario general del Partido Comunista, Nguyen Phu Trong. Pocas veces se identifica un mandatario que reúna la capacidad de ser un estratega político, un destacado teórico del sistema sociopolítico que enrumba su país y que sea muy querido por su pueblo.
(2024-07-20). Fukushima Toxic Dumping. pressenza.com Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the world's leading epicenter of toxic radioactive water released into the ocean. Yet, these activities are no longer closely monitored by mainstream media. As it happens, Tokyo Electric Power Company is the electric utility that manages the decommissioning of the collapsed nuclear reactors. This controversial ongoing release of radioactive water is mostly unopposed by the nations of the world. No problem, dump it! | But there is another side to this story. | "This is a time bomb." (Robert Richmond, Ph.D. Kewalo Marine Laboratory) A nationwide symposium on Zoom entitled: R…
(2024-07-20). Una pérdida irreparable para Cuba. radiohc.cu Mensaje de condolencia del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz y de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República de Cuba a To Lam, miembro del Buró Político y presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam, en ocasión del deceso del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, compañero Nguyen Phu Trong.
(2024-07-20). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).