(2024-07-16). Israeli army says it killed half of Hamas' military leadership, 14,000 members killed or wounded. haaretz.com Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says 49 Palestinians killed in Strip in last day ‚ñ Rocket alarms activated in Gaza border communities ‚ñ Israeli arrested on suspicion of being contracted by Iranian intelligence ‚ñ Palestinian reports: Exchange of gunfire between IDF and militants in the Balata refugee camp, West Bank ‚ñ Israeli Border Police officer lightly wounded in stabbing attack in West Bank…
(2024-07-16). Israel attacks 'safe areas' in Gaza again, kills 50 Palestinians: Health officials. presstv.ir The regime's forces once again attacked a UN-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp. 23 people were killed.
(2024-07-16). The Supreme Court Takes on the Administrative State. dissidentvoice.org In a highly controversial decision, the Supreme Court on June 28 reversed a 40-year old ruling, reclaiming the Court's role as interpreter of statutory law as it applies to a massive body of regulations imposed by federal agencies in such areas as the environment, workplace safety, public health and more. The Court's 6-3 conservative majority …
(2024-07-16). War on Gaza: Palestinians suffering from 'unprecedented mental health crisis'. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Palestinians suffering from 'unprecedented mental health crisis' | The Gaza Community Mental Health Programme said Gazans' psychological trauma could endure 'for generations to come' | | Palestinian women react after an Israeli air strike on a UN school sheltering displaced people in Nu…
(2024-07-16). Palestinian prisoner lost half his body weight in Israeli prison. newarab.com 
Like someone who emerged from a cave after an eternity, with deteriorating health and a dilapidated body, bodybuilding champion His family, which was waiting for him at the gate of Ofer Military Prison, saw an emaciated man who couldn't walk, supported by another man. | Both appeared exhausted, their shaggy hair and long beards making them look like they had come out of a grave. | Since October 7th, it has become co…
(2024-07-16). Big Oil Is Pulling Out All The Stops To Block Lawsuits For Accountability. popularresistance.org In the face of mounting scrutiny from local, state, and federal officials, fossil fuel companies and their allies are deploying a range of tactics to obstruct ongoing lawsuits and investigations concerning evidence that the industry has misled the public about the harms it knew its products would cause to the climate, environment, and human health. | Far-right industry allies with ties to Chevron have mounted an "unprecedented" pressure campaign calling on the Supreme Court to stop a potentially historic climate deception lawsuit against oil majors from going to trial. Republican attorneys general are separately…
(2024-07-16). El Salvador's Children: Victims of Arbitrary Detention Amid Gang Crackdown. devdiscourse.com More than 60 children in El Salvador have been arbitrarily detained, tortured, and beaten since the government declared a state of emergency over two years ago to combat gangs, a report by the Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). Chinese company wins global IP award for its innovation. ecns.cn A Chinese enterprise and eight foreign ones became the winners of this year's World Intellectual Property Organization Global Awards for their innovation in diverse areas such as health, environment and agriculture.
(2024-07-16). Sex Workers in Chile Continue to Face the Consequences of COVID-19 Without Government Assistance. counterpunch.org 
A little over a year ago, WHO declared the end of the COVID-19 health emergency. The pandemic had disastrous consequences for workers, especially those in the informal sector. According to a World Bank report, the last five years will reflect the lowest figures for economic growth in the last 30 years: 40 percent of low-income countries will remain
(2024-07-16). Capitalism's New Age of Plagues. Part 7: Wildlife farms and wet markets. mronline.org 
Commercial farming of wild animals as luxury food for the rich triggered a global pandemic.
(2024-07-16). UAE hosts training programme on autism spectrum disorders. tvbrics.com 
The training is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a deep understanding of PMT…
(2024-07-16). Controversy Heats Up Over Philip Morris's IQOS Claims. devdiscourse.com Health campaigners have formally accused Philip Morris International (PMI) of misrepresenting past regulatory decisions to disrupt the U.S. launch of its heated tobacco device, IQOS. In a detailed letter, six anti-tobacco and health groups claim PMI has wrongly suggested the FDA found that IQOS reduces disease risk.
(2024-07-16). Be Safe Outdoors — What you need to know about Lyme Disease. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — Summer is a time to work in the garden, visit the dog park, or hit the bike path. It is also a time to be aware of tick-borne illnesses including Lyme disease, and ways to avoid them. Infected ticks can be found across the Northeast, including in upstate New York. "Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected deer tick," says Lorna Fitzpatrick, MD, vice president of medical affairs and senior medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. "Untreated, the disease can cause health problems, including severe headaches, painful arthritis, swelling of the joints, and…
(2024-07-16). Asian-American community angered by erroneous report that Donald Trump shooter was Chinese. scmp.com Dash to blame plus community's rapid response followed years of hate incidents and scapegoating during the coronavirus pandemic.
(2024-07-16). MHT CET 2024 B Pharmacy (Practice) Counselling Begins – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell has released on its official website phpractice2024.mahacet.org the Notification for Admission to First Year in the Four Year Undergraduate Course in B Pharmacy (Practice) for the year 2024-25, and has also started receiving online registration and application form from Friday July 12, 2024.
(2024-07-16). Jazz in the City 2024 Thursday July 18th from 6pm to 9pm at Schiller Park. urbancny.com 
Jazz in the City 2024 will Continue Celebrating Their 20th Season Thursday July 18th from 6pm to 9pm at Schiller Park, Farmer Street, featuring; AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Jazz Collective. Opening will be African Drumming from the Adanfo Ensemble. Syracuse Community Healthcare Village will have screenings and vital health information along with other organizations with wellness support. Arts & Crafters will be there as well along with food vendors including Yum Yum Shack. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Free Admission and open to the public. More details available at www.cnyja…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi "I confirm Egypt's condemnation of the act and wish President Trump a speedy recovery," Sisi posted on his official social media pages, wishing that the remaining US electoral process will proceed "peacefully in a healthy atmosphere, devoid of any signs of terrorism, violence and hatred." | Trump survived…
Image by Koushik Chowdavarapu. | THE TWILIGHT ZONE — Picture if you will the citizens of a small town in Northeast Ohio, facing a daunting toxic threat yet trapped in a maze of regulatory capture at the so-called Environmental Protection Agency. Not the citizens of East Palestine, though they too face a challenging quest for the truth about the environmental health threats they may face. But the citizens in and around Uniontown, Ohio have been trapped in such a quagmire for decades, subjected to a dystopian level of gaslighting from the powers that be in an effort to bury the truth regarding the ultra-ha…
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations, politicians, and the medical fraternity have faulted religious leaders for sabotaging campaigns aimed at reducing rampant teenage pregnancies in Uganda. This criticism was voiced during the Kigezi Regional Dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, organized by the Non-Governmental Organization Local Sustainable Communities (LOSCO) at White …
by: Assaf Levy, Every year on July 14th, we celebrate Shark Awareness Day. It is not just a tribute to one of nature's most misunderstood creatures; it is a call to action. Sharks have cruised the oceans for over 450 million years, playing a vital role in keeping marine ecosystems healthy. But today, these apex predators find themselves under increasing pressure, with many species teetering on the brink of extinction. | Sharks: More Than Just Jaws | Hollywood might portray sharks as mindless killing machines, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Sharks come in a st…