Since the Supreme Court restored the national right to the procedure, at least 43 facilities around the country have ceased performing abortions, according to research released on Thursday. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organisation that promotes access to abortion, 11 states have outlawed abortions either after six weeks of pregnancy or completely in the month after the landmark June 24 verdict. The institute has determined that 43 clinics, including 23 in Texas alone, 5 in Oklahoma, and 5 in Alabama, have shut down or redirected their resources to other types of care.

The Pink House, also known as the Jackson Women's Health Organization, which was at the centre of the Supreme Court case, shuttered on July 7 after serving as Mississippi's sole abortion facility for a considerable amount of time. "The already dire state of abortion access in many parts of the country will continue to deteriorate and more states will adopt abortion bans in the coming weeks and months," the study authors wrote, as reported by AFP.

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Abortion is prohibited by law in certain places, including Louisiana and North Dakota, although the implementation of these new regulations has been hampered by court disputes. Others, like Indiana, have asked for extra state legislative sessions in order to adopt fresh legislation. It is anticipated that abortion would eventually be prohibited in half of US states, notably in the South and Midwest, which are mainly conservative.

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Since the Supreme Court restored the national right to the procedure, at least 43 facilities around the country have ceased performing abortions, according to research released on Thursday.

Since the Supreme Court restored the national right to the procedure, at least 43 facilities around the country have ceased performing abortions, according to research released on Thursday. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organisation that promotes access to abortion, 11 states have outlawed abortions either after six weeks of pregnancy or completely in the month after the landmark June 24 verdict. The institute has determined that 43 clinics, including 23 in Texas alone, 5 in Oklahoma, and 5 in Alabama, have shut down or redirected their resources to other types of care. The Pink House, also known as the Jackson Women's Health Organization, which was at the centre of the Supreme Court case, shuttered on July 7 after serving as Mississippi's sole abortion facility for a considerable amount of time. "The already dire state of abortion access in many parts of the country will continue to deteriorate and more states will adopt abortion bans in the coming weeks and months," the study authors wrote, as reported by AFP. Also Read: Russia committed 'petrifying war crime' by attacking POW jail, tweets Ukraine FM Abortion is prohibited by law in certain places, including Louisiana and North Dakota, although the implementation of these new regulations has been hampered by court disputes. Others, like Indiana, have asked for extra state legislative sessions in order to adopt fresh legislation. It is anticipated that abortion would eventually be prohibited in half of US states, notably in the South and Midwest, which are mainly conservative. (with inputs from agencies)

43 US facilities have ceased performing abortions in past month, reveals study

Global stocks rose on Friday, on course for their best month since late 2020, as euro zone growth beat expectations, while the dollar dipped as traders await fresh U.S. data for clues to the outlook for rates.

As inflation surges across major markets and central bankers fight to raise rates without killing off growth, riskier markets like stocks have tended to react positively to any perceived softening in sentiment on the part of policymakers.

After Thursday data showed the U.S. economy contracted in the second quarter, stocks rose as traders bet rates would rise more slowly. Euro zone numbers on Friday, meanwhile, beat expectations, yet recession fears are mounting as energy inflation continues to bite in the face of conflict in Ukraine.

The MSCI World index was last up 0.3%, on course for a near-6% monthly gain, its best since November 2020, buoyed by broad gains across European markets, with the STOXX Europe 600 up 0.9%.

U.S. stocks look set to gain at the open, with futures for the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.8% and 1.1%, respectively, with all eyes on fresh wages and consumer price data for clues to the health of the economy.

Despite the positive end to the month for stocks, Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, said investors should proceed with caution.

"In the near term, we think the risk-reward for broad equity indexes will be muted. Equities are pricing in a 'soft landing', yet the risk of a deeper 'slump' in economic activity is elevated."

Some of that concern had been evident in Asian stock markets overnight, after Beijing omitted reference to its full-year GDP growth target following a high-level Communist Party meeting.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3%.

News in the prior session that U.S. gross domestic product had shrunk 0.9% last quarter, to add to a 1.6% contraction in the quarter before that, weighed on the country's bond yields and the greenback, but both staged a partial recovery on Friday.

The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes recovered slightly from its overnight lows to trade at 2.7029% while the two-year note's yield, which typically moves in step with interest-rate expectations, was at 2.8703%.

After earlier flirting with positive territory, the dollar was last down 0.4% against a basket of its major peers - yet still on course for a second month of gains.

Futures markets now predict that U.S. interest rates will peak by December this year compared to June 2023 and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by nearly 50 bps next year to support slowing growth. [0#FF:]

Against the weakening U.S. backdrop, second-quarter GDP data from the euro zone beat expectations, up 0.7%, although growth in the region's biggest economy, Germany, lagged.

In response, Germany's 10-year bond yield - the benchmark for the euro zone - was last up at 0.89%.

Across commodities, Brent crude futures and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude extended early gains and were last up around 2.3% as concerns about supply shortages ahead of the next meeting of OPEC ministers offset doubts around the economic outlook.

Gold gave back some of its early gains to trade up 0.4% to $1,759 an ounce, helped by the weaker dollar. 
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Global stocks rose on Friday, on course for their best month since late 2020, as euro zone growth beat expectations, while the dollar dipped as traders await fresh U.

Global stocks rose on Friday, on course for their best month since late 2020, as euro zone growth beat expectations, while the dollar dipped as traders await fresh U.S. data for clues to the outlook for rates. As inflation surges across major markets and central bankers fight to raise rates without killing off growth, riskier markets like stocks have tended to react positively to any perceived softening in sentiment on the part of policymakers. After Thursday data showed the U.S. economy contracted in the second quarter, stocks rose as traders bet rates would rise more slowly. Euro zone numbers on Friday, meanwhile, beat expectations, yet recession fears are mounting as energy inflation continues to bite in the face of conflict in Ukraine. The MSCI World index was last up 0.3%, on course for a near-6% monthly gain, its best since November 2020, buoyed by broad gains across European markets, with the STOXX Europe 600 up 0.9%. U.S. stocks look set to gain at the open, with futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.8% and 1.1%, respectively, with all eyes on fresh wages and consumer price data for clues to the health of the economy. Despite the positive end to the month for stocks, Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, said investors should proceed with caution. "In the near term, we think the risk-reward for broad equity indexes will be muted. Equities are pricing in a 'soft landing', yet the risk of a deeper 'slump' in economic activity is elevated." Some of that concern had been evident in Asian stock markets overnight, after Beijing omitted reference to its full-year GDP growth target following a high-level Communist Party meeting. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3%. News in the prior session that U.S. gross domestic product had shrunk 0.9% last quarter, to add to a 1.6% contraction in the quarter before that, weighed on the country's bond yields and the greenback, but both staged a partial recovery on Friday. The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes recovered slightly from its overnight lows to trade at 2.7029% while the two-year note's yield, which typically moves in step with interest-rate expectations, was at 2.8703%. After earlier flirting with positive territory, the dollar was last down 0.4% against a basket of its major peers - yet still on course for a second month of gains. Futures markets now predict that U.S. interest rates will peak by December this year compared to June 2023 and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by nearly 50 bps next year to support slowing growth. [0#FF:] Against the weakening U.S. backdrop, second-quarter GDP data from the euro zone beat expectations, up 0.7%, although growth in the region's biggest economy, Germany, lagged. In response, Germany's 10-year bond yield - the benchmark for the euro zone - was last up at 0.89%. Across commodities, Brent crude futures and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude extended early gains and were last up around 2.3% as concerns about supply shortages ahead of the next meeting of OPEC ministers offset doubts around the economic outlook. Gold gave back some of its early gains to trade up 0.4% to $1,759 an ounce, helped by the weaker dollar.

World stocks eye best month since late 2020, dollar dips

Britain's High Court rejected Nicolas Maduro's latest efforts on Friday to gain control of more than $1 billion of Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of England's underground vaults in London.

The court ruled that recent decisions by the Maduro-backed Venezuelan Supreme Court aimed at reducing opposition leader Juan Guaido's say over the gold, should be disregarded.

It marked the latest victory for Guaido, who has won a series of legal clashes over the gold after the British government recognised him rather than Maduro as the Latin American country's president.

"I have ... concluded that the Guaido Board succeeds: that the STJ (Venezuelan supreme court) judgements are not capable of being recognised," the judge in the case said.

The Maduro and Guaido camps have each appointed a different board to the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) and the two have issued conflicting instructions concerning the gold reserves.

Lawyers for the Maduro-backed BCV board said the central bank was considering an appeal after Friday's ruling.

Maduro's legal team has said he would like to sell some of the 31 tonnes of gold to finance Venezuela's response to the coronavirus pandemic and bolster a health system gutted by years of economic crisis.

Guaido's opposition has alleged that Maduro's cash-strapped administration wants to use the money to pay off his foreign allies, which his lawyers deny.

The British government in early 2019 joined dozens of nations in backing Guaido, after he declared an interim presidency and denounced Maduro for rigging 2018 elections.

Guaido at that time asked the Bank of England to prevent Maduro's government from accessing the gold. Maduro's central bank then sued the Bank of England to recover control, saying it was depriving the BCV of funds needed to finance Venezuela's coronavirus response.

Legal experts have said the latest case has been unprecedented as it has seen one country's highest court interpreting the constitution of another.

"This is an unfortunate ruling," said Sarosh Zaiwalla at Zaiwalla &amp; Co, which represented the Maduro-backed central bank, adding that it would continue to pursue the case despite Friday's decision.

"The BCV remains concerned that the cumulative effect of the judgments of the English Court appears to accord a simple statement by the UK Government recognising as a head of state a person with no effective control or power over any part of that state," Zaiwalla added.

Law firm Arnold &amp; Porter, which represented the Guaido side in the case, did not comment. 
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Britain's High Court rejected Nicolas Maduro's latest efforts on Friday to gain control of more than $1 billion of Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of England's underground vaults in London.

Britain's High Court rejected Nicolas Maduro's latest efforts on Friday to gain control of more than $1 billion of Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of England's underground vaults in London. The court ruled that recent decisions by the Maduro-backed Venezuelan Supreme Court aimed at reducing opposition leader Juan Guaido's say over the gold, should be disregarded. It marked the latest victory for Guaido, who has won a series of legal clashes over the gold after the British government recognised him rather than Maduro as the Latin American country's president. "I have ... concluded that the Guaido Board succeeds: that the STJ (Venezuelan supreme court) judgements are not capable of being recognised," the judge in the case said. The Maduro and Guaido camps have each appointed a different board to the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) and the two have issued conflicting instructions concerning the gold reserves. Lawyers for the Maduro-backed BCV board said the central bank was considering an appeal after Friday's ruling. Maduro's legal team has said he would like to sell some of the 31 tonnes of gold to finance Venezuela's response to the coronavirus pandemic and bolster a health system gutted by years of economic crisis. Guaido's opposition has alleged that Maduro's cash-strapped administration wants to use the money to pay off his foreign allies, which his lawyers deny. The British government in early 2019 joined dozens of nations in backing Guaido, after he declared an interim presidency and denounced Maduro for rigging 2018 elections. Guaido at that time asked the Bank of England to prevent Maduro's government from accessing the gold. Maduro's central bank then sued the Bank of England to recover control, saying it was depriving the BCV of funds needed to finance Venezuela's coronavirus response. Legal experts have said the latest case has been unprecedented as it has seen one country's highest court interpreting the constitution of another. "This is an unfortunate ruling," said Sarosh Zaiwalla at Zaiwalla & Co, which represented the Maduro-backed central bank, adding that it would continue to pursue the case despite Friday's decision. "The BCV remains concerned that the cumulative effect of the judgments of the English Court appears to accord a simple statement by the UK Government recognising as a head of state a person with no effective control or power over any part of that state," Zaiwalla added. Law firm Arnold & Porter, which represented the Guaido side in the case, did not comment.

Britain's High Court rules against Venezuela's Maduro in latest gold battle

After Moscow accused Ukrainian attacks of killing dozens, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that Russian forces had earlier attacked a facility housing Ukrainian prisoners of war. "Russia has committed another petrifying war crime by shelling a correctional facility in occupied Olenivka where it held Ukrainian POWs. I call on all partners to strongly condemn this brutal violation of international humanitarian law and recognize Russia a terrorist state," Kuleba tweeted.

Earlier in the day, rebels supported by Moscow and Russia claimed that Kiev's forces had attacked an eastern Ukrainian prison holding Ukrainian prisoners of war, resulting in dozens of fatalities and numerous injuries. Ukraine denies launching attacks on prisoners of war or civilian infrastructure. According to information now available, Ukrainian forces used American HIMARS launch rocket systems to fire into a prison facility housing Azov battalion members, according to a statement from Russia's Investigative Committee, as reported by AFP.

A criminal investigation has been opened, according to the Investigative Committee, which typically handles severe crimes. The jail in Olenivka, in the portion of Donetsk controlled by the separatists, was reportedly targeted overnight, according to the Russian defence ministry. According to the defence ministry, there were 40 deceased and 75 injured Ukrainian prisoners of war, plus eight jail staff members.

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The Donetsk rebels' leader, Denis Pushilin, estimated that 47 people had died. 53 individuals were killed, according to the separatist statelet's territorial defence forces. On Russian television, twisted metal beds and what appeared to be demolished barracks were displayed. Additionally, it displayed hazy pictures of what appeared to be human beings. Pushilin stated in remarks aired on Russian official television that 193 individuals were detained at the time of the walkout.

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After Moscow accused Ukrainian attacks of killing dozens, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that Russian forces had earlier attacked a facility housing Ukrainian prisoners of war.

After Moscow accused Ukrainian attacks of killing dozens, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that Russian forces had earlier attacked a facility housing Ukrainian prisoners of war. "Russia has committed another petrifying war crime by shelling a correctional facility in occupied Olenivka where it held Ukrainian POWs. I call on all partners to strongly condemn this brutal violation of international humanitarian law and recognize Russia a terrorist state," Kuleba tweeted. Earlier in the day, rebels supported by Moscow and Russia claimed that Kiev's forces had attacked an eastern Ukrainian prison holding Ukrainian prisoners of war, resulting in dozens of fatalities and numerous injuries. Ukraine denies launching attacks on prisoners of war or civilian infrastructure. According to information now available, Ukrainian forces used American HIMARS launch rocket systems to fire into a prison facility housing Azov battalion members, according to a statement from Russia's Investigative Committee, as reported by AFP. A criminal investigation has been opened, according to the Investigative Committee, which typically handles severe crimes. The jail in Olenivka, in the portion of Donetsk controlled by the separatists, was reportedly targeted overnight, according to the Russian defence ministry. According to the defence ministry, there were 40 deceased and 75 injured Ukrainian prisoners of war, plus eight jail staff members. Also Read: Pope seeks forgiveness for 'sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people' at residential schools in Canada The Donetsk rebels' leader, Denis Pushilin, estimated that 47 people had died. 53 individuals were killed, according to the separatist statelet's territorial defence forces. On Russian television, twisted metal beds and what appeared to be demolished barracks were displayed. Additionally, it displayed hazy pictures of what appeared to be human beings. Pushilin stated in remarks aired on Russian official television that 193 individuals were detained at the time of the walkout. (with inputs from agencies)

Russia committed 'petrifying war crime' by attacking POW jail, tweets Ukraine FM

Pope Francis addressed a serious wound that many survivors wanted him to address during his apology trip to Canada on Thursday by pleading for forgiveness for sexual abuse at Catholic-run schools for indigenous children in Canada. The pope declared that the Church in Canada was on a new path after being "devastated by the evil perpetrated by some of its sons and daughters" during a nighttime vespers service with priests and nuns in the Quebec City cathedral.

As reported by Reuters, the pope said on the penultimate day of his six-day visit to Canada, "I think in particular of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people, scandals that require firm action and an irreversible commitment. Together with you, I would like once more to ask forgiveness of all the victims. The pain and the shame we feel must become an occasion for conversion: never again!"

More than 150,000 indigenous children were taken away from their families and enrolled in schools between 1870 and 1996. It was the first time the pope had publicly addressed the issue of sexual abuse at schools. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada dubbed the practice "cultural genocide" because it resulted in the starvation or beating of the kids for speaking their native tongues, as well as the sexual assault of many of them.

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The remarks follow the pope's historic apology on Monday at Maskwacis, the location of two former schools, in which he branded the Church's involvement in the schools and the forced cultural assimilation they tried a "deplorable evil" and "disastrous error." However, despite provoking strong feelings and being praised as the first step in reconciliation, that apology was also criticised by survivors for falling short of their expectations. One of their complaints was that sexual abuse wasn't mentioned.

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Pope Francis addressed a serious wound that many survivors wanted him to address during his apology trip to Canada on Thursday by pleading for forgiveness for sexual abuse at Catholic-run schools for indigenous children in Canada.

Pope Francis addressed a serious wound that many survivors wanted him to address during his apology trip to Canada on Thursday by pleading for forgiveness for sexual abuse at Catholic-run schools for indigenous children in Canada. The pope declared that the Church in Canada was on a new path after being "devastated by the evil perpetrated by some of its sons and daughters" during a nighttime vespers service with priests and nuns in the Quebec City cathedral. As reported by Reuters, the pope said on the penultimate day of his six-day visit to Canada, "I think in particular of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people, scandals that require firm action and an irreversible commitment. Together with you, I would like once more to ask forgiveness of all the victims. The pain and the shame we feel must become an occasion for conversion: never again!" More than 150,000 indigenous children were taken away from their families and enrolled in schools between 1870 and 1996. It was the first time the pope had publicly addressed the issue of sexual abuse at schools. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada dubbed the practice "cultural genocide" because it resulted in the starvation or beating of the kids for speaking their native tongues, as well as the sexual assault of many of them. Also Read: In pics| Kentucky floods: 8 killed, people stranded on rooftops and trees The remarks follow the pope's historic apology on Monday at Maskwacis, the location of two former schools, in which he branded the Church's involvement in the schools and the forced cultural assimilation they tried a "deplorable evil" and "disastrous error." However, despite provoking strong feelings and being praised as the first step in reconciliation, that apology was also criticised by survivors for falling short of their expectations. One of their complaints was that sexual abuse wasn't mentioned. (with inputs from agencies)

Pope seeks forgiveness for 'sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people' at residential schools in Canada

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According to a recent fast attribution assessment conducted by climate experts, the extreme heat that engulfed huge portions of India and Pakistan was rendered 30 times more likely by climate change. In one of the most densely populated regions on the planet, the protracted, widespread heat and below-average rainfall affected hundreds of millions of people. In accordance with the WMO initiative to increase early warnings and early action and to adopt heat-health action plans, the national meteorological and hydrological departments in both nations have worked closely with health and disaster management organisations to save lives.

According to the India Meteorological Department, many observing stations recorded temperatures ranging from 45 °C (113 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) on May 15. This came after a heat wave that lasted from the end of April to the beginning of May and saw highs of 43 to 46 °C. Pakistan had 50°C temperatures as well. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, daytime temperatures were between 5°C and 8°C above average across a major portion of the nation. Water supply, agriculture, and human and animal health were all impacted by the hot, dry weather. The extraordinary temperatures exacerbated the melting of snow and ice in the high regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and resulted in at least one glacial lake outburst flood.

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According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, South Asia will see more intense and frequent heatwaves and humid heat stress this century. In order to prepare for soaring temperatures and ensure that everyone is aware of heatwave Do's and Don'ts, India has established a national framework for heat action plans through the National Disaster Management Authority, which coordinates a network of state disaster response agencies and city leaders.

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According to a recent fast attribution assessment conducted by climate experts, the extreme heat that engulfed huge portions of India and Pakistan was rendered 30 times more likely by climate change.

According to a recent fast attribution assessment conducted by climate experts, the extreme heat that engulfed huge portions of India and Pakistan was rendered 30 times more likely by climate change. In one of the most densely populated regions on the planet, the protracted, widespread heat and below-average rainfall affected hundreds of millions of people. In accordance with the WMO initiative to increase early warnings and early action and to adopt heat-health action plans, the national meteorological and hydrological departments in both nations have worked closely with health and disaster management organisations to save lives. According to the India Meteorological Department, many observing stations recorded temperatures ranging from 45 °C (113 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) on May 15. This came after a heat wave that lasted from the end of April to the beginning of May and saw highs of 43 to 46 °C. Pakistan had 50°C temperatures as well. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, daytime temperatures were between 5°C and 8°C above average across a major portion of the nation. Water supply, agriculture, and human and animal health were all impacted by the hot, dry weather. The extraordinary temperatures exacerbated the melting of snow and ice in the high regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and resulted in at least one glacial lake outburst flood. Also Read: Antibiotic after unprotected sex reduces chances of contracting STDs: Study According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, South Asia will see more intense and frequent heatwaves and humid heat stress this century. In order to prepare for soaring temperatures and ensure that everyone is aware of heatwave Do's and Don'ts, India has established a national framework for heat action plans through the National Disaster Management Authority, which coordinates a network of state disaster response agencies and city leaders. (with inputs from agencies)

Heatwaves in Pakistan and India '30 times more likely' due to climate change: Study

According to government research, air pollution may make dementia more likely to occur. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants examined nearly 70 research that examined the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants on the brain before publishing its conclusions. The 291-page analysis comes to the conclusion that air pollution "likely" raises the risk of dementia development and rapid cognitive decline in older persons. According to experts, this is caused by contaminants that enter the bloodstream and alter blood flow to the brain.

As reported by The Guardian, the authors said, “The epidemiological evidence reviewed fairly consistently reports associations between chronic exposure to air pollution and reduced global cognition and impairment in visuospatial abilities as well as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. Results are heterogeneous as regards to other cognitive domains such as executive function, attention, memory, language and mild cognitive impairment."

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It also notes that research on the pollutant that is most linked to these impacts is conflicting. The committee claimed it had offered suggestions for additional study to strengthen the case. According to the NHS, there are around 850,000 dementia patients in the UK. More conclusive evidence demonstrates that being exposed to air pollution raises the risk of heart disease. According to the British Heart Foundation, breathing in emissions can harm blood vessels by hardening and narrowing them, which increases the risk of clots, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks.

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According to government research, air pollution may make dementia more likely to occur. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants examined nearly 70 research that examined the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants on the brain before publishing its conclusions.

According to government research, air pollution may make dementia more likely to occur. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants examined nearly 70 research that examined the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants on the brain before publishing its conclusions. The 291-page analysis comes to the conclusion that air pollution "likely" raises the risk of dementia development and rapid cognitive decline in older persons. According to experts, this is caused by contaminants that enter the bloodstream and alter blood flow to the brain. As reported by The Guardian, the authors said, “The epidemiological evidence reviewed fairly consistently reports associations between chronic exposure to air pollution and reduced global cognition and impairment in visuospatial abilities as well as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. Results are heterogeneous as regards to other cognitive domains such as executive function, attention, memory, language and mild cognitive impairment." Also Read: WHO states monkeypox transmission not limited to gay men, says 'not the case everywhere' It also notes that research on the pollutant that is most linked to these impacts is conflicting. The committee claimed it had offered suggestions for additional study to strengthen the case. According to the NHS, there are around 850,000 dementia patients in the UK. More conclusive evidence demonstrates that being exposed to air pollution raises the risk of heart disease. According to the British Heart Foundation, breathing in emissions can harm blood vessels by hardening and narrowing them, which increases the risk of clots, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks. (with inputs from agencies)

UK researchers indicate air pollution 'likely' to increase risk of dementia

China's massive housing market may experience a one-third decline in property sales this year as consumers lose faith in the industry and pressure mounts on struggling developers to finish pre-sold flats. The specialists at the rating agency S&amp;P have decided that the decline in sales will be twice as bad as they had initially predicted for this year, amid rumours that the government is contemplating a rescue of the sector that might cost 300 billion yuan ($44 billion).

The growing situation has gained attention in the wake of last week's report that unsatisfied apartment purchasers at building developments in more than 100 locations had united to withhold payments on unfinished residences. The strike has increased the strain on developers, who are already struggling with severe cash flow issues and rely on buyers making upfront payments for homes off the plan to keep money moving through their operations. The loss of this income will be devastating because the revenues might be utilised to pay debts as well.

Some well-known developers have already declared bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the global financial system. Most notably, Evergrande, the nation's second-largest real estate company, confessed last year that it was unable to pay a portion of its $300 billion debt mountain. Recent data on home sales suggested that the sharp price declines were levelling out, but that was before the announcement of the mortgage strike caused expectations to be revised. According to S&amp;P, previously strong companies may fail as a result of the spread of decreasing sales and a decline in confidence.

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According to a separate agency analysis, the loans in question are believed to be worth about 1 trillion yuan ($144 billion), which poses a risk to financial stability in the event of a dramatic price decline, which is now looking inevitable given the drop in sales. Sales and prices are under pressure to decline as a result of the economy's slowdown and rising unemployment.

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China's massive housing market may experience a one-third decline in property sales this year as consumers lose faith in the industry and pressure mounts on struggling developers to finish pre-sold flats.

China's massive housing market may experience a one-third decline in property sales this year as consumers lose faith in the industry and pressure mounts on struggling developers to finish pre-sold flats. The specialists at the rating agency S&P have decided that the decline in sales will be twice as bad as they had initially predicted for this year, amid rumours that the government is contemplating a rescue of the sector that might cost 300 billion yuan ($44 billion). The growing situation has gained attention in the wake of last week's report that unsatisfied apartment purchasers at building developments in more than 100 locations had united to withhold payments on unfinished residences. The strike has increased the strain on developers, who are already struggling with severe cash flow issues and rely on buyers making upfront payments for homes off the plan to keep money moving through their operations. The loss of this income will be devastating because the revenues might be utilised to pay debts as well. Some well-known developers have already declared bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the global financial system. Most notably, Evergrande, the nation's second-largest real estate company, confessed last year that it was unable to pay a portion of its $300 billion debt mountain. Recent data on home sales suggested that the sharp price declines were levelling out, but that was before the announcement of the mortgage strike caused expectations to be revised. According to S&P, previously strong companies may fail as a result of the spread of decreasing sales and a decline in confidence. Also Read: WHO states monkeypox transmission not limited to gay men, says 'not the case everywhere' According to a separate agency analysis, the loans in question are believed to be worth about 1 trillion yuan ($144 billion), which poses a risk to financial stability in the event of a dramatic price decline, which is now looking inevitable given the drop in sales. Sales and prices are under pressure to decline as a result of the economy's slowdown and rising unemployment. (with inputs from agencies)

S&P predicts one-third decline in China's real estate sales as situation worsens

On Tuesday, a senior WHO official expressed alarm about the stigma and discrimination surrounding monkeypox, which the UN agency for health has now classified as a PHEIC (public health emergency of international concern). At a news conference in Geneva, Dr Rosamund Lewis, WHO Technical Lead on Monkeypox, said that the stigma should be avoided since it would compromise the fight against the illness.&nbsp;

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged the affected nations to track down every case of monkeypox and their contacts in order to control the outbreak. He said in his statement that reports of the illness are primarily for males who have sex with men.

Males who have sex with other men are the majority of men in cases documented, but not exclusively. According to WHO Director-General Tedros, certain nations are starting to report cases of apparent community transmission, including some cases involving women.&nbsp;

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According to the WHO, monkeypox typically lasts between two and four weeks and is self-limiting. It can be especially dangerous for children, expectant mothers, and those with impaired immune systems as a result of other conditions. Incubation typically lasts six to thirteen days, however, it can last for up to twenty-one days.

This year, more than 16,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 75 countries, and according to a WHO official, the actual number is likely higher. She emphasised, however, that the outbreak of monkeypox, which was spreading quickly, could be stopped with the appropriate measures.

(with inputs from agencies)

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On Tuesday, a senior WHO official expressed alarm about the stigma and discrimination surrounding monkeypox, which the UN agency for health has now classified as a PHEIC (public health emergency of international concern).

On Tuesday, a senior WHO official expressed alarm about the stigma and discrimination surrounding monkeypox, which the UN agency for health has now classified as a PHEIC (public health emergency of international concern). At a news conference in Geneva, Dr Rosamund Lewis, WHO Technical Lead on Monkeypox, said that the stigma should be avoided since it would compromise the fight against the illness. The World Health Organization's (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged the affected nations to track down every case of monkeypox and their contacts in order to control the outbreak. He said in his statement that reports of the illness are primarily for males who have sex with men. Males who have sex with other men are the majority of men in cases documented, but not exclusively. According to WHO Director-General Tedros, certain nations are starting to report cases of apparent community transmission, including some cases involving women. Also Read: After watching viral TikTok video, passengers faking need for wheelchair at airport to avoid queues According to the WHO, monkeypox typically lasts between two and four weeks and is self-limiting. It can be especially dangerous for children, expectant mothers, and those with impaired immune systems as a result of other conditions. Incubation typically lasts six to thirteen days, however, it can last for up to twenty-one days. This year, more than 16,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 75 countries, and according to a WHO official, the actual number is likely higher. She emphasised, however, that the outbreak of monkeypox, which was spreading quickly, could be stopped with the appropriate measures. (with inputs from agencies)

WHO states monkeypox transmission not limited to gay men, says 'not the case everywhere'

According to the airport's manager, after viewing a video of this on TikTok, airline passengers are jumping lines at Heathrow by acting as though they require wheelchairs. According to John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow airport, some travellers were using the available wheelchair assistance to try to get through the airport quickly, and this was "the wrong thing to be doing."

On a flight from Ibiza to Bristol in June, a TikTok user recorded a video of themselves acting injured and being offered a wheelchair. "Faking hurting my leg to get through security faster and on to the plane," the caption for the video that showed the individual taking off their shoe read. About half of incoming passengers who needed assistance, according to Holland-Kaye, did so after boarding the aircraft. Those who "really need the service" were asked to inform Heathrow "well in advance so we can make sure there are enough people there to meet your needs."

Passengers "travelling with more than they normally would" and people failing to "check in all of their makeup" before passing through security, according to Holland-Kaye, are two factors that contribute to delays. Long lines at the airport have been experienced by many passengers this summer; the problem is attributed to a lack of employees. In order to relieve the load, the airport set a daily departure passenger cap of 100,000 for this month.&nbsp;

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Following weeks of upheaval with travel, the airport on Tuesday declared an adjusted pretax loss of £321 million for the first half of 2022. Holland-Kaye received a deadline earlier this month to guarantee the Department for Transport that the airport had enough staff to conduct security checks and help passengers with disabilities.

(with inputs from agencies)

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According to the airport's manager, after viewing a video of this on TikTok, airline passengers are jumping lines at Heathrow by acting as though they require wheelchairs.

According to the airport's manager, after viewing a video of this on TikTok, airline passengers are jumping lines at Heathrow by acting as though they require wheelchairs. According to John Holland-Kaye, the chief executive of Heathrow airport, some travellers were using the available wheelchair assistance to try to get through the airport quickly, and this was "the wrong thing to be doing." On a flight from Ibiza to Bristol in June, a TikTok user recorded a video of themselves acting injured and being offered a wheelchair. "Faking hurting my leg to get through security faster and on to the plane," the caption for the video that showed the individual taking off their shoe read. About half of incoming passengers who needed assistance, according to Holland-Kaye, did so after boarding the aircraft. Those who "really need the service" were asked to inform Heathrow "well in advance so we can make sure there are enough people there to meet your needs." Passengers "travelling with more than they normally would" and people failing to "check in all of their makeup" before passing through security, according to Holland-Kaye, are two factors that contribute to delays. Long lines at the airport have been experienced by many passengers this summer; the problem is attributed to a lack of employees. In order to relieve the load, the airport set a daily departure passenger cap of 100,000 for this month. Also Read: From milk tea to toothpaste, Thailand businesses profit from cannabis legalisation Following weeks of upheaval with travel, the airport on Tuesday declared an adjusted pretax loss of £321 million for the first half of 2022. Holland-Kaye received a deadline earlier this month to guarantee the Department for Transport that the airport had enough staff to conduct security checks and help passengers with disabilities. (with inputs from agencies)

After watching viral TikTok video, passengers faking need for wheelchair at airport to avoid queues

After the government legalised the plant and its extract this year, sparking a wave of interest in the drug, Thai entrepreneurs are cashing in with cannabis-infused goods including toothpaste, tea, soaps, and snacks. In 2018, Thailand became the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalise marijuana for research and medical purposes. Thailand decriminalised the entire plant last month. Cannabis use for recreational purposes has skyrocketed since it was removed from the list of illegal drugs.

Cannabidiol (CBD), a component of cannabis that does not give consumers a high, is permitted to be used in commercial goods that have received approval from the food and drug regulator. However, the regulator only allows 0.2 per cent of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to be present in any cannabis product. Cannabis has a long history of use in traditional Thai medicine to treat pain. New concepts are now being developed by innovators.

The proprietor of Channherb, Surawut Samphant, has developed toothpaste. He added, "One of its ingredients is cannabis sativa seed oil, which contains CBD."&nbsp;A happy consumer testified that the toothpaste helped him maintain healthy gums, and Surawat agreed.

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Kreephet Hanpongpipat, the proprietor of the Kanomsiam dessert shop, had long sold desserts with pandan leaf flavouring, but a year ago he added cannabis leaf to attract more customers. According to Kreephet's consumers, the cannabis-infused pastries help them sleep soundly. The biggest proponent of legalising marijuana for medical use, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, predicts the market will be worth more than $3 billion in five years.

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After the government legalised the plant and its extract this year, sparking a wave of interest in the drug, Thai entrepreneurs are cashing in with cannabis-infused goods including toothpaste, tea, soaps, and snacks.

After the government legalised the plant and its extract this year, sparking a wave of interest in the drug, Thai entrepreneurs are cashing in with cannabis-infused goods including toothpaste, tea, soaps, and snacks. In 2018, Thailand became the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalise marijuana for research and medical purposes. Thailand decriminalised the entire plant last month. Cannabis use for recreational purposes has skyrocketed since it was removed from the list of illegal drugs. Cannabidiol (CBD), a component of cannabis that does not give consumers a high, is permitted to be used in commercial goods that have received approval from the food and drug regulator. However, the regulator only allows 0.2 per cent of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to be present in any cannabis product. Cannabis has a long history of use in traditional Thai medicine to treat pain. New concepts are now being developed by innovators. The proprietor of Channherb, Surawut Samphant, has developed toothpaste. He added, "One of its ingredients is cannabis sativa seed oil, which contains CBD." A happy consumer testified that the toothpaste helped him maintain healthy gums, and Surawat agreed. Also Read: Despite low voter turnout, Tunisia adopts new constitution leading towards autocracy Kreephet Hanpongpipat, the proprietor of the Kanomsiam dessert shop, had long sold desserts with pandan leaf flavouring, but a year ago he added cannabis leaf to attract more customers. According to Kreephet's consumers, the cannabis-infused pastries help them sleep soundly. The biggest proponent of legalising marijuana for medical use, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, predicts the market will be worth more than $3 billion in five years. (with inputs from agencies)

From milk tea to toothpaste, Thailand businesses profit from cannabis legalisation 

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