The BBC has acknowledged that its handling of bullying and harassment is not satisfactory, with only 43% of employees feeling confident in the whistleblowing policy. Director General Tim Davie has tasked Change Associates to conduct a workplace culture review, which will publish recommendations for creating a "zero tolerance" environment. The review comes after a series of allegations against top talent and senior figures, including ex-BBC News anchor Huw Edwards' guilty plea. Despite offering wellbeing resources and a bullying helpline, the BBC had only upheld 39 cases over three years but took disciplinary action in just 13 instances, with one staffer being dismissed.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/bbc-bullying-harassment-concerns-deborah-turness-kate-phillips-1236376098/The company is warning investors about potential risks associated with its upcoming Offering, including delays or cancellations, changes in use of proceeds, difficulties obtaining necessary approvals such as from CBOE, and increased volatility in global capital markets.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/verses-ai-inc-announces-pricing-of-public-offering-of-units/2098229DeepSeek's R1 model, released in January 2025, has gained attention for its performance and low cost, rivaling ChatGPT in certain use cases. The company's decision to give away the R1 model for free has attracted developers, startups, and companies looking to build their own AI products. However, using open-source AI models like R1 comes with risks that should be carefully considered by companies, as they may not necessarily equate to being risk-free.
https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2025/04/23/open-source-licensing-considerations-for-artificial-intelligence-application/Childhood behavior expert Allison Ciongoli suggests that healthy discipline focuses on accountability rather than punishment alone. She advises parents not to focus too much on negative behaviors, instead emphasizing the importance of teaching children responsibility as they age. According to Ciongoli, a therapist at Neuro Wellness Spa, traditional methods like sending a child to their room may not be effective and can even be counterproductive.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14641071/child-expert-discipline-kids-healthy-way.htmlDr. Eike Buabang, a researcher at Trinity College in Dublin, suggests four strategies for habit change based on the brain's systems. The first approach is environmental modification, which involves altering surroundings to remove cues that trigger unwanted habits and introducing cues that promote desired behaviors. This concept is rooted in behavioral psychology, popularized by Charles Duhigg's book "The Power of Habit". To form a new behavior, one must identify a cue, build a consistent routine, and reinforce it with a positive reward. Breaking a bad habit requires disrupting the cue-routine-reward loop by identifying triggers and substituting undesired behaviors with healthier alternatives, such as replacing snacking when stressed with a short walk or deep breathing.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/25/business/top-business/breaking-bad-habits/2098884The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about finasteride prescriptions sold by telehealth companies Hims and Keeps, following reports of severe side effects including erectile dysfunction, anxiety, suicidal ideation, brain fog, depression, fatigue, insomnia, decreased libido, and testicular pain.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/04/24/finasteride-Propecia-spray-FDA-warning/6171745508938/A woman, Hannah, from Hertfordshire, experienced extreme fatigue despite managing her daily routine as a lawyer and mother of three. Her exhaustion was not alleviated by usual coping mechanisms, leading her doctor to suspect depression or a serious health issue. However, it was later revealed that she had undiagnosed Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland, which produces hormones crucial for metabolism and energy production. The condition is common in women, with around 2 in 100 people affected, and can cause symptoms like extreme tiredness, unexplained weight gain, and slowed brain function.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14642881/reason-overweight-exhausted-condition-women.htmlThe National Mental Health Corps is recommitting to addressing the growing mental health crisis in the US by expanding access to mental health professionals, equipping the American workforce, and fostering partnerships. The organization invites community members, mental health professionals, and organizations to join its mission through its website (www.NationalMentalHealthCorps.org) and social media using #NMHC.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suicide-prevention-training-for-mental-health-professionals-302437733.htmlMeghan Markle, 43, prioritizes her mental health by setting boundaries, particularly as a mother to children Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3. She avoids reading online reactions to her work, including her Netflix show "With Love, Meghan" and podcast "Confessions of a Female Founder", citing Tina Fey's advice about the dangers of online criticism.
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