Nepalese clinic accused of forcing girls into egg harvesting

A fertility clinic in Nepal stands accused of coercing young girls into donating their eggs for profit. Reports indicate that the clinic targeted vulnerable teenagers and young women, pressuring them to undergo invasive egg retrieval procedures while downplaying the serious health risks involved. According to the allegations, staff offered substantial financial incentives to the girls and their families while failing to provide full information about the potential long-term consequences of the procedure.

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Second lady Usha Vance brings back wholesome story time with the launch of kids’ podcast

“Story time with my kids is the highlight of my day,” Vance stated. “Books have taken our family on so many adventures. Through books, we’ve learned so many new things about science and nature, faraway countries, ancient civilizations, America’s history, and more. Most of all, we’ve had lots of fun reading together. I thought it would be even more fun to share story time with all of you. So every few weeks, we’ll gather here in my office to read together.”

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Why the decline of marriage is driving America’s faith crisis

The married, intact family began declining in the 1960s. About a generation later, religious non-affiliation began to rise as those children reached adulthood. Social scientists call this generational succession, where each generation is less religious than the last. Marriage and family trends began to level off between 2008 and 2015, likely influencing today’s slowdown in religious decline that Pew recorded.

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