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Health workers began a campaign this week to vaccinate 9.5 million children against polio in 41 districts of Pakistan. The latest round of the nationwide vaccination campaign includes Islamabad, with a special focus on areas where polio-positive sewage samples have been found. According to local media, the polio eradication drive will be launched in 16 districts of Balochistan, 11 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eight districts of Sindh and five districts of Punjab. Despite significant efforts to eradicate the disease in Pakistan – six cases of the highly contagious virus have already been reported this year – efforts are further hampered…

Sexual strangulation is common among young people, some of whom fear being labeled “vanilla” and others are unaware of its deadly dangers.A large university study found the practice to be shockingly common among young Australians, with 57% of adults under 35 having been choked at least once during sex.More than half have choked their partner, a cultural phenomenon that experts say often has its roots in pornography, followed by movies and ballroom dancing.”There’s increasing pressure on young women in particular to be adventurous rather than mundane in their sex lives,” study co-author Heather Douglas told AAP. “They need help thinking…

Political uncertainty in France and the EU’s trade dispute with China are casting a shadow over European corporate earnings, even as companies are expected to perform better, investors said.Second-quarter profits for STOXX 600 companies across Europe are expected to rise 2% and sales to grow 1.7%, marking the first growth quarter since the first three months of 2023, according to data from LSEG I/B/E/S.Investors had been feeling more positive about European stock markets as the European Central Bank began easing monetary policy and the economic outlook improved, but French President Emmanuel Macron’s shock decision to call parliamentary elections has cast…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Three Chinese electric car makers posted record sales at the end of June, which could pose a problem for Tesla. Picture Alliance/Getty Images Chinese electric car makers posted record sales in June, challenging Tesla’s dominance.BYD, Nio, and Zeekr saw strong year-over-year growth despite US and EU tariff concerns.Tesla is facing pressure from falling sales but could rebound thanks to growth in China and the unveiling of robotaxis. Three Chinese electric car makers achieved record sales at the end of June, which could pose a problem for Tesla.BYD, China’s largest…

When we think of Klay Thompson’s 13-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors (which ended on Monday when he agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team deal), we often remember his heated moments, when he reduced an entire gym to ashes, like his NBA-record 37-point quarter against the Kings:Or when he scored 60 points in the third quarter. 11 dribbles — Pacers:Or his NBA-record 14 three-pointers against the Bulls:Or in Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals, he made 11 3-pointers and scored 41 points on the road in Oklahoma…

Vedant Patel, Deputy Principal Spokesperson for the US State Department. ANIThe United States said on Tuesday it was committed to deepening ties with India in several key areas, while on India-Pakistan ties it welcomes countries taking positive steps with their neighbours, such as condemning terrorism.”We expect every country on earth to condemn terrorism wherever it occurs, but ultimately this is an issue between India and Pakistan. Generally, all countries welcome more positive relations with their neighbors,” said Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesman for the State Department.Asked about India-US ties in the wake of the deterioration of relations with several countries…

Love Island USA so far… – The Ringer Cookie Banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from. To learn more or opt-out, please read our Cookie Policy, Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, effective December 20, 2019. By choosing I acceptyou consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. I accept ☰ Juliette and Callie are back to talk about the drama of season six of Love Island USA. by Juliet Littman and…

Kansas City, Missouri (July 1, 2024) – The U.S. Men’s National Team ended its 2024 Copa America journey with a hard-fought, fiercely contested 1-0 loss to South American powerhouse Uruguay on Monday night. The U.S. finished its Group C play with three points (1 win, 2 losses, 0 draws), finishing in third place behind Uruguay (3 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 9 points) and Panama (2 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws). Only the top two teams advanced to the tournament quarterfinals.The U.S. had a chance to advance in the final minutes of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium,…

Image source, Getty ImagesArticle informationauthor, Max Matzarole, BBC News8 hours agoA Florida judge has ordered the sudden release of graphic records from the state’s 2006 prosecution of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, an investigation that ended with the billionaire financier receiving only minor legal penalties. Epstein made the deal to avoid sex trafficking and rape charges in 2008. He pleaded guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced to 13 months in prison.The roughly 200-page document details Epstein’s crimes, including first-hand accounts from victims and details of bribing underage victims.Circuit Judge Luis Delgado on Monday ordered the release of the 16-year-old documents, writing…

ROYAL, Mich. (CBS Detroit) — Retailers across the country, including a small shop in Royal Oak, are taking steps to combat shoplifting.Julia Manzella, a buyer at Rail and Anchor, a general goods store in Royal Oak, said that a few years ago, the small store noticed declining profits and product shortages and decided to take action.”We had to put money back into the store to stop theft,” Manzella said, “so we spent thousands of dollars on security systems.” In an effort to catch shoplifters, stores have begun posting photos and videos of shoplifters on social media.”Right now we’re actually finding…