Baznas, a social organization, is implementing various initiatives during the month of fasting to help marginalized groups. This includes providing meals and educational activities through programs such as RLHB and Pesantren Program. Additionally, Baznas has deployed rescue teams to aid flood victims in Jakarta and Bekasi.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/347461/indonesias-baznas-targets-renovating-100-homes-in-ramadanBelle Gibson, a self-published author, was involved in a scandal after it was revealed she had lied about having cancer and failed to donate funds raised for charity. Despite warnings from her publisher's PR firm, Penguin overlooked the issue due to Gibson's large social media following and the book's potential as a bestseller. The company eventually destroyed 50,000 copies of the book in Australia and an unknown number in the UK and US after Gibson was fined AU$410,000 for deception and failing to donate funds raised for charity. Penguin itself was also fined AU$30,000 for its role in the deception.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14470491/Explosive-new-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-scandal-Internal-documents-Penguin-reveal-exactly-stood-profit-cancer-faker-Belle-Gibsons-lies-writes-CAROLINE-GRAHAM.htmlBritney Spears was placed under a conservatorship in 2008, which became permanent by the end of that year. The arrangement allowed her estate to control various aspects of her life, including her finances and personal relationships, with even small purchases being monitored. Britney has spoken out against the conservatorship, stating she was forced to use birth control and take medication without her consent. She also expressed frustration towards those involved in the conservatorship, saying they should be in jail. After the conservatorship ended, Britney married Sam Asghari but later divorced him in 2023.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14471647/Britney-Spears-drinks-cope-heartache-abused-worrying-message.htmlMental health experts in Singapore have expressed concern over the rise of unqualified individuals providing counselling services on online marketplace Carousell. These "counsellors" may misdiagnose, provide ineffective or harmful interventions, and breach confidentiality, according to James Chong from The Lion Mind and Andrea Chan from Touch Counselling & Psychological Services. Some unaccredited counsellors are offering free sessions while others charge up to $70 per session, despite lacking the essential knowledge and foundation to provide safe and effective counselling.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/carousell-counsellors-mental-health-experts-warn-they-could-worsen-existing-issuesKing Charles has taken on a significant role in international diplomacy, particularly between the US and UK, as tensions rise globally. He is being considered to take on a peacekeeping role, likened to being "grandfather to the world", following his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a heated discussion with Donald Trump at the White House.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-14468753/king-charles-secret-world-peace.htmlChina's National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine is promoting the integration of digital technologies like big data and AI into the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in line with the country's national strategy to foster its growth. This move was announced last August, following differing opinions on whether TCM should be integrated with technology or have more research done on its classic pharmacopoeia.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329704.shtmlHuang emphasized the need to address structural employment mismatches in China by providing large-scale vocational skills training. This measure aims to enhance job-seekers' competence, generate new jobs, boost labor productivity, and drive industrial upgrading.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/347481/official-expounds-on-chinas-efforts-to-boost-employmentAdvocates are urging the federal government to maintain its momentum on affordable housing initiatives, citing Labor's $10 billion social housing fund as a successful example of generating revenue for addressing the shortage. Housing Minister Clare O'Neil described the fund's performance as "a secure stream of revenue" that has more than doubled its target rate of return in its first year. The government has also pledged $6.2 million in grants to homelessness peak bodies, with CEO Kate Colvin from Homelessness Australia welcoming the investment but emphasizing the need for continued momentum and new commitments from all parties to address youth housing needs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-07/youth-homelessness-housing-crisis-victoria/105012206The decline of telemedicine may alter the healthcare experience for people with disabilities, according to a recent analysis by Elena Cox. Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows that access to telehealth services has decreased since 2020, despite being viewed as a potential equalizer in healthcare access. This trend is particularly concerning for individuals who need telemedicine most, but have limited access to it.
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