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Invite Friends   From the Editor's Desk The Great Millennial Blood Pressure Problem Why it's climbing faster in young people. You know the guy. You work with him, or you're friends with him, or maybe you even are him. He's youngish. Fit-ish. Flirting with fasting and CBD. Always tracking his steps, his sleep, his heart rate, his meditation streaks. But these trackers overlook one metric: blood pressure. Those two numbers measure how well your blood vessels handle the 2,000 gallons of blood your heart pumps around your body in a day. And young guys' vessels aren't doing the job so well. Earlier this year, Blue Cross Blue Shield released data from the claims of 55 million people in its Health of Millennials report. One of the most shocking stats: From 2014 to 2017, the prevalence of high blood pressure in people ages 21 to 36 jumped 16 percent, and compared with Gen Xers when they were the same age, high blood pressure among millennials was 10 percent more prevalent. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month.     S2 Police suspect poisoning at German university as students turn blue Several people experience nausea and some watch their limbs change colour after using a campus kitchen S1 Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine protection dropped faster than AstraZenecas � � S3 For decades the Taliban's leaders have been shrouded in secrecy. Here's what we know about the key players The Taliban's leadership structure has long been a mystery, with little known about how it works beyond the group's most influential figures. 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S6 Decision to euthanise 154 cats found in smuggling operation sparks outrage in pet-loving Taiwan The pet-mad population reacted with fury after the animals were put down due to biosecurity concerns � S7 Who is Ahmad Massoud, the man building an anti-Taliban resistance in Afghanistan? | The Independent Resistance leader says he wants peace talks with Taliban but is prepared for conflict S8 Amazons latest bet in India is a young startup that helps Indians invest in the stock market Besides Amazon, Smallcase, founded by IIT-Kharagpur alumni, is backed by Sequoia Capital, Blume Ventures, DSP Group and HDFC Bank, among others. You Might Like � � � S9 The real winner of the Afghan war is not Taliban, it's Pakistan The Afghan Taliban are, in large part, a creation of Pakistans intelligence service, the ISI, which through the course of the war nurtured and protected Taliban assets inside Pakistan. S10 Bankers chase Byjus for IPO, valuation pegged up to $50 billion Nearly every top investment bank is chasing Byjus and nudging the most valuable Indian startup to seriously explore the public markets as soon as next year. Most banks have given Byjus a proposed valuation in the range of $40 billion to $45 billion, but some including Morgan Stanley have pitched � S11 Masks off: how US school boards became perfect battlegrounds for vicious culture wars School boards are no strangers to local grievances. But amid fury over mask mandates, members face an unprecedented onslaught S12 How Mexico Helped The Times Get Its Journalists Out of Afghanistan A humanitarian effort led by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard gave Afghans and their families a sanctuary amid the fast-unfolding crisis. � S13 This European capital has overtaken Tokyo and Singapore as the world's safest city Copenhagen has been named the world's safest city in a new study from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). S14 Vaccine-Skeptical News Article Was Facebooks Most Popular Post Earlier This Year The article suggested that a doctor's death was "possibly the nations first death linked to the vaccine." The vaccine's role was later ruled inconclusive. � S15 In Florida, Pandemic Is Worse Now Than It Has Ever Been Before The fast spread of the Delta variant in the state, including among younger adults, has driven case, hospitalization and death tolls to record heights. S16 Why has Covid-19 had less of an impact in Africa? More than a year into the pandemic, scientists have some understanding of why its impact in sub-Saharan Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe, and Asia. � S17 From 1m trees to a tree graveyard: how Dubais conservation plans went awry Hundreds of thousands of trees have died after costly real estate projects thwarted attempts to halt desertification S18 The Role of a Manager Has to Change in 5 Key Ways The challenges organizations face today call for a new kind of leadership. � S19 This entrepreneur is set to make $1.2 million from his podcast this year. Heres how hes doing it Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett explains how he has monetized his popular podcast, "The Diary of a CEO." S20 Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins. S21 CIA chief secretly met Taliban leader as Biden faces pressure over Afghan evacuation deadline The news comes as Biden is set to decide whether to extend his deadline for U.S. troops to withdraw in the wake of the militant group's rapid takeover. S22 'It's terrible': NSW Covid-19 patients share stories from hospital in Sydney, Australia – video Three Covid patients at Sydney's Concord hospital recount their experience suffering from the Delta variant of coronavirus S23 3 Things to Do If You Want a Brain That's 10 Years Younger | Inc.com A neuroscientist opens up about his struggles to turn back the clock on his brain after years of abuse. S24 Rejecting Covid-19 Inquiry, China Peddles Conspiracy Theories Blaming US A new wave of disinformation follows President Bidens order for the United States to investigate the origin of the pandemic, including the possibility of a lab leak in Wuhan. S25 South Korea designates arriving Afghans as persons of special merit Seoul skirts fraught issue of refugees as it fulfils moral responsibility and welcomes 391 newcomers S26 Taiwan hits zero Covid cases for first time since outbreak in May Acceleration of vaccine rollout and test-and-trace improvements credited for turnaround S27 China may 'gloat' about Afghanistan now, but the Taliban's rise comes with problems, says professor On one level, what is happening in Afghanistan might be considered a win for China, a Cornell professor told CNBC. S28 How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China US VP Kamala Harris tries to reassure Asian allies, as many ask: can they still trust America? S29 Does Covid immunity wane and will vaccine booster jabs be needed? Multiple studies seem to suggest immunity declines over time, though what this means is unclear S30 Kamala Harriss south-east Asia trip reveals limits of US strategy Analysis: With little sign of big ideas or ambitious proposals, some analysts say vice-presidents trip reflects how little the administration is investing in the region S31 Myocarditis More Common After Covid Vaccination, Study Finds The research did not assess the risks specifically for young males, who are the most likely to develop the rare side effect. S32 Las Vegas Breaks Record In July With $794 Million In Gambling Revenue S33 FinMin summons Infosys chief Salil Parekh over bugs in income tax portal Taxpayers have since faced numerous problems accessing and using the portal since the day of its launch S34 Pediatric Covid hospitalizations surge to highest on record in U.S. as doctors brace for more Since most students aren't old enough to get the shots, doctors and epidemiologists say they fear the surge in Covid hospitalizations could get worse. S35 The Most Commonly Cited Barriers to Innovation in Large Companies? Internal Politics Cultural issues are next on the list. S36 Where do Afghan refugees go? With the Taliban takeover of Kabul, there is a growing concern for the safety of Afghanistans women and girls, ethnic minorities, journalists, government workers, educators, and human rights activists. S37 To Be More Creative, Schedule Your Breaks And then take them, even if youre on a roll. S38 Anger and confusion inside ABC News after former 'Good Morning America' boss is sued for alleged sexual assault A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. S39 Does Covid-19 follow a similar seasonal pattern to flu? Anticipating the seasonality of coronavirus is a key factor in fighting its spread, say scientists S40 3 reasons CEOs need HR and IT to work closer now | The Enterprisers Project The pandemic-related shift to remote work and hybrid work accelerated the need for collaboration between HR and IT. That's good news for CIOs and HR leaders working on these priorities. S41 A Simple Formula for Changing Our Behavior It doesnt come naturally. S42 Track Your Time for 30 Days. What You Learn Might Surprise You. One persons attempt to maximize productivity in a time-starved world. S43 Five metrics for CEOs to measure digital success | McKinsey As organizations launch more and more digital initiatives, CEOs must monitor whether they are delivering business results. These metrics are ones to watch. S44 Carnival Cruise Passenger Dies of Covid Amid Uptick in Cases The passenger and 26 crew members aboard the Carnival Vista tested positive for the coronavirus and the passenger later died. The company says its protocols successfully stopped further spread. S45 With nothing able to eat them, cane toads are eating each other It's creating an evolutionary pressure to grow fast. S46 Washington Post: CIA director met with Taliban leader in Kabul CIA Director William Burns on Monday met with the top Taliban leader in Kabul as the US continues airlifting American citizens and its Afghan allies out of Afghanistan, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. S47 Vaccine inequality could cost the global economy trillions, report finds The world economy could lose $2.3 trillion because of delayed vaccinations, with developing nations losing the most, the Economist Intelligence Unit said. S48 Milk crate challenge has doctors warning its worse than falling from a ladder Experts say dangerous injuries can occur as videos of people falling off precariously stacked crates go viral on social media S49 The C.D.C. adds several countries to a list that travelers should avoid. S50 The Business Case for Curiosity Research shows that it leads to higher-performing, more-adaptable firms. S51 Common prosperity: A lexicon of the Communist Partys tech crackdown These are the words and phrases used by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, CCP policy makers, and scholars to send signals about the tech industry, or the private sector in general. S52 How to Show Youre Passionate in a Job Interview Hobbies count. S53 How Indian TV embraced sex and violence Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, a revolution in Indian TV is underway, as shows depict sex, violence and politics like never before, writes Charukesi Ramadurai. S54 The Pfizer vaccines brand name, Comirnaty, is weird for a reason Official FDA approval means Pfizer can now market its Covid-19 vaccine, Comirnaty. Which will lead to the inevitable question: Why is its brand name such an awkward mouthful? S55 CVS caps purchases of COVID-19 rapid tests CVS Health (CVS) is limiting customers purchases of rapid, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, with a maximum of six packages available online and four in pharmacies, Bloomberg... TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. 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