A study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Fudan University found that even small differences in sleep duration can impact brain structure, activity, and performance on tasks. Clinical neuropsychologist Barbara Sahakian notes that getting a good night's sleep is crucial during young adulthood. The study also revealed that better sleepers had lower heart rates, indicating improved health, while poorer sleepers had higher heart rates.
https://www.ndtv.com/science/study-links-extra-15-minutes-of-sleep-to-improved-cognitive-function-in-adolescents-8254345#pfrom=home-ndtv_scienceA court ruling suggests that proof of intellectual deprivation can be used as a sole basis to establish insanity, in addition to evidence related to the time before or during the commission of a crime. This decision could potentially expand the scope of acceptable evidence in insanity cases, allowing for consideration of factors such as childhood trauma or mental health conditions that may have contributed to an individual's actions leading up to the offense.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/26/legal-advice/test-in-appreciating-defense-of-legal-insanity/2099534A major corporation has been found to have a significant problem with workplace bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment, with 39 complaints filed over the past three years. Despite this, only 13 individuals faced disciplinary action, and one employee was ultimately let go. The company's handling of these issues has raised concerns about its commitment to creating a safe work environment.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/bbc-employees-keep-jobs-sexually-harass-colleagues-1236376541/In a shift towards more realistic expectations, some employees are adopting "quiet quitting," where they lower their job expectations to avoid burnout and improve work-life balance. This trend is seen in the US, with workers like those waiting in line for prospective employers at a job fair in Hunt Valley, Maryland, as reported by AP Photo/Lynne Sladky.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/from-quiet-quitting-to-lowering-expectations-the-employment-shift-economy-stocks-tariffs-trade-wages-pay-benefits-promotion-jobs-pandemic-quitting-labor-market-inflation-retail-recession-trump-china-stagflation-sentimentGoogle's Mandiant Threat Intelligence service has identified APT42, a sophisticated cyber threat group, using social engineering tactics to build trust with victims. They impersonate journalists and event organizers to establish ongoing correspondence, sending invitations to conferences or delivering legitimate documents to gain access to cloud servers and steal credentials.
https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-iran-delegation-chair-victim-tehran-linked-hacking-hannah-neumann/The impending closure of Crozer Health in Delaware County will result in the shutdown of two hospitals and the loss of critical behavioral health services, including the Crisis Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which provides emergency intervention for adults and children experiencing mental health episodes. The Community Campus, offering outpatient drug and alcohol treatment as well as mental health care, will also be eliminated.
https://whyy.org/articles/crozer-delaware-county-mental-health-service/The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at eight locations in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram as part of a case against the promoters/owners of coaching centre FIIT JEE. The sudden closure of several FIIT JEE centres across India left 12,000 students uncertain about their future. Searches were carried out on residential premises of key conspirators, including D.K. Goel, and offices, amid allegations of fund diversion towards personal gains or other entities.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fiit-jee-closure-ed-conducts-searches-at-8-locations-in-delhi-ncr/article69485421.eceFormer England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health after a car crash on the set of Top Gear in 2022. In an interview, Flintoff revealed he initially found it difficult to return to public life, citing anxiety that made him unable to leave his hotel room for 10 attempts.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1304479-former-england-star-flintoff-reveals-mental-battle-after-car-crashHardik Pandya, the Indian cricketer, faced backlash on social media after being spotted talking during a tribute ceremony for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Critics accused him of disrespecting the occasion and failing to show sufficient empathy towards the victims' families. The incident has sparked debate about the responsibility of public figures to behave in a dignified manner during solemn events, with some arguing that Pandya's actions were unacceptable even if he was trying to pay his respects.
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