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Новости за 17.07.2024

CounterPunch 

How the Knowledge Economy and Science Bolster Cuba’s Socialist Revolution

Cuba and Cuban science gained acclaim worldwide for producing their own very effective Covid-19 vaccines. The achievement stood out among nations of the Global South. The feat reflects Cuba’s development over decades of a formidable scientific establishment engaged in the development and marketing of biologic products oriented to healthcare mostly, and also to food production. More

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France24.com (en) 

Snakes on a plate: pythons touted as protein alternative

They are being raised for their robust, diamond-patterned skins, which are sold to high-end European fashion houses for belts, bags and handbags, but some scientists and industry insiders believe the snakes' true value could lie in their meat. Demand for meat is growing globally, despite the carbon footprint associated with traditional livestock, and while a plant-based diet is often touted as the best alternative, some feel reptiles have been overlooked as an option. Snakes can tolerate high temperatures and drought... Читать дальше...

CounterPunch 

Rapid Weight Loss Drugs Give Junk Food Sellers a Pass

In 2019, a ban on junk food advertising across London’s entire public transport network–– foods and drinks high in fat, salt and ads for foods––resulted in prevention of 100,000 obesity cases according to some academics. Yet the U.S. love affair with the new semaglutide-based weight loss drugs like Ozempic gives junk food advertising and availability a huge More

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Business Standard 

Indian Economy On Track To Grow By 7% In FY24, Says ADB

Growth in developing Asia accelerated in the first quarter of 2024 on resilient domestic demand and strong export growth, particularly in electronics, according to the Asian Development Bank in its July forecast. The regions growth forecast for 2024 is increased slightly to 5.0%, while the 2025 projection is maintained at 4.9%. Headline inflation in developing Asia is now forecast to ease further from 3.3% last year to 2.9% this year, stabilizing at 3.0% in 2025.

The Wall Street Journal 

Allianz Grows in Asia With Singapore Buy

Allianz is buying a 51% stake in Singapore insurance company Income Insurance for $1.6 billion as it expands in the region.

CounterPunch 

Assessing the Flames of Protest

It began with Aaron Bushnell and a visceral response of mine: Why would anyone do such a thing? Bushnell was the 25-year-old active-duty airman who set himself ablaze on February 25th in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., to protest that country’s brutal war in Gaza. The first question was tough enough, but More

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MARCA: Mundial 2014 

Todo a lo que renuncia Mbappé

Florentino Pérez desveló en la presentación que "la gente no se imagina el esfuerzo que ha tenido que hacer Kylian para llegar al Real Madrid"  Leer

Cyprus Mail 

Yellow warning in effect due to high temperatures

The weather is expected to be mostly clear and hot on Wednesday, with a yellow weather warning for high temperatures in effect until 4pm, the met office said. According to the met office, temperatures are due to rise to 41 degrees Celsius inland, 33 on the western coast, 35 on the rest of the coast, […]