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Sex Workers in Chile Continue to Face the Consequences of COVID-19 Without Government Assistance 

CounterPunch 

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 More

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How Trump Sweeps Rhode Island and Southern Mass.

CounterPunch 

The recent Supreme Court rulings were pretty shocking. It just goes to show how far “Originalism” goes in defending political parties where subscription to decency, sanity, and the existence of reality itself are optional membership requirements. Sammy “Ding-Dong” Bell and his “People’s Republic of Providence” Pwogwessive Demoquacks have never impressed me, but that prejudice goes More

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Cave found on Moon not far from Apollo 11 landing raises hopes that humans could stay there - Axios

Google.com 

  1. Cave found on Moon not far from Apollo 11 landing raises hopes that humans could stay there  Axios
  2. Radar evidence of an accessible cave conduit on the Moon below the Mare Tranquillitatis pit  Nature.com
  3. Scientists discover underground cave on the moon that could shelter astronauts on future trips to space  CBS News
  4. Underground cave found on moon could be ideal base for explorers  The Guardian
  5. Scientists Make Game-Changing Discovery About the Moon  Men's Journal

Iranian-origin woman appointed education minister of UAE

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Sarah Amiri, an Iranian-origin woman, has been appointed Minister of Education in the United Arab Emirates. This appointment was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the UAE, in a post on his social media platform on Sunday, July 14th. Prior to this role, Ms. Amiri served as the head […]

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Soon, you may order liquor online through Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Bigbasket

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Several Indian states are considering pilot projects to allow home delivery of alcohol via online platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, starting with low-alcohol drinks. This move aims to cater to urban expats and diverse consumer preferences, improving convenience while addressing regulatory concerns with strict age verification and compliance measures. Industry executives report increased sales in states where such deliveries are permitted.

Copa America reviews not good

Small Heath Alliance 

[www.bbc.co.uk]
Crowd violence
Expensive tickets
Poor attendances
Poor pitches
25 min “half time entertainment “

Let’s hope they sort it out for the World Cup

'Monster' Inoue to defend titles against Ireland's Doheny

France24.com (en) 

The undefeated Inoue stopped Mexico's Luis Nery in front of 55,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome in his last fight in May. It headlined the first boxing card to be held at the venue since 42-1 underdog James "Buster" Douglas knocked out unbeaten heavyweight champion Mike Tyson there in February 1990 in one of the sport's biggest upsets. "Being able to fight at the Tokyo Dome was a special match for me in my career as a boxer, and I feel that I have surpass that performance with this next fight," Inoue told reporters. Читать дальше...

Cartier-owner Richemont says China sales tumble 27%

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Cartier-owner Richemont said Tuesday its quarterly sales in China tumbled by 27 percent as the deepening economic malaise in the world's second-largest economy lashes luxury firms. China has become a key market for luxury firms in recent years thanks not only to its rising ranks of millionaires but also the swelling middle class.