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April 23, 2025

Indonesia's New Insurance Plan Protects MBG Workers

Indonesia's Presidential Communication Office has announced a new budget plan to provide work accident insurance and death benefits to MBG kitchen workers through cooperation with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, ensuring that every worker is protected with at least basic insurance coverage. The scheme will also cover medical care for injured workers and education expenses for their children up to undergraduate level, without requiring joint contributions from the company and workers.

https://en.antaranews.com/news/352705/mbg-program-bgn-allocates-rp2016-bln-per-month-for-worker-insurance

April 23, 2025

Isha Staff Accused of Molesting Minor Student

The Tamil Nadu police have filed an FIR under the Pocso Act against four staff members and a former student of an Isha Foundation school in Coimbatore, following allegations of repeated molestation of a minor between 2017 and 2019. The alleged victim's mother claimed that one of the accused told her child not to tell their parents about the incidents. Isha Foundation denies the charges, calling them defamatory.

https://indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/isha-foundation-school-staff-booked-under-pocso-child-molestation-case-coimbatore-tamil-nadu-2712963-2025-04-22

April 23, 2025

Kate's Anxious Moment at Isabel Marant Show

Kate, a model and FROW stalwart at big fashion shows, was filmed looking "fraught" and "on edge" during the Isabel Marant presentation in Paris. She appeared anxious, moving back and forth in her chair while speaking to others and posing for photographers. The video, shared on social media platforms including Elle and TikTok, sparked concern among fans, who described her appearance as "frantic" and said it made them feel anxious or sad.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14638429/Kate-Moss-intimate-shots-Ray-Winstone-Perfect-Magazine.html

April 23, 2025

Kennedy Targets Artificial Food Dyes in US Supply

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply, with support from the FDA Commissioner Martin Makary and Director of the National Institutes of Health Jayanta Bhattacharya. The move aims to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation's food supply, a step towards reducing potential health risks associated with these additives.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/rfk-jr-plans-phase-out-artificial-dyes-us-food-supply/PWI3L47XV5CY7B2SX7BQN7AOK4/

April 23, 2025

Landslide Hits TTDI International School in Kuala Lumpur

A landslide struck an international school in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) in Kuala Lumpur, causing part of the school's wall to collapse. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department responded quickly, deploying 15 personnel with two vehicles, including a fire rescue tender and an emergency medical response unit. Operations commander Azkhan Hamdan attributed the incident to a landslide, which also affected two vehicles and parts of the school building, including classrooms and toilets.

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/04/23/landslide-damages-ttdi-international-school-wall-no-casualties-reported/174154

April 23, 2025

Leprosy Patients Face Lingering Stigma in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, leprosy patients face lingering stigma despite efforts to raise awareness and improve treatment. The Alert Hospital in Addis Ababa provides specialized care to dozens of patients at a time, with Solomon Getahun, project manager at International Leprosy Mission, noting that perceptions are slowly evolving. Patients like Atale Mekuriyaw, 70, who has suffered from leprosy since childhood, report feeling less discriminated against as they work and earn modest salaries making traditional crafts. However, the WHO's recent budget cuts by a fifth, largely due to US aid reductions, poses a risk to the hospital's preventative medicine supply, with Director Shimelis Gezahegn expressing concern about potential problems in continuing treatment efforts.

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/patients-with-leprosy-face-lasting-stigma-in-ethiopia/article_15704973-414f-55ca-8043-d4fca12f0e51.html

April 23, 2025

Lizzo Accused of Harassment by Former Employees

Lizzo, a prominent body positivity advocate, faced allegations of sexual, racial, and religious harassment from four former employees in two separate cases. The accusations surfaced at the height of her career, which was marked by controversy when she launched her Prime Video reality show "Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls" in 2022. Lizzo had previously accused TikTok of body shaming, stating that the platform would repeatedly remove videos featuring her in bathing suits.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14636751/lizzo-body-positivity-weight-loss-scandal.html

April 23, 2025

Lizzo's Mindful Approach to Managing Anxiety

Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has been open about her struggles with anxiety and how she copes with it. She isolates herself in a "mindful way" by avoiding distractions such as people, food, and drinking, instead prioritizing self-care and altering her dietary habits to manage her mental health.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1304333-lizzo-opens-up-about-her-mental-health-journey

April 23, 2025

Louise Thompson's Traumatic Birth Experience Revealed

Louise Thompson, a former Made In Chelsea star, appeared on ITV's Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley to discuss her new book Lucky: Learning to Live Again, which chronicles her struggles after giving birth to son Leo in December 2021. Louise spent five weeks in hospital after an emergency C-section due to 'serious complications' that left her in intensive care, affecting her mental health. She has since been diagnosed with Lupus and other conditions, including Ulcerative colitis and Asherman's syndrome, which have required a stoma bag and multiple surgeries. Thompson bravely shared her traumatic birth experience, stating it left her unable to function or connect with her son, but credits the book as a key part of processing her ordeal.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-14638801/Louise-Thompson-fights-tears-recounting-childbirth-nearly-killed-traumatic-C-section-left-unable-function-connect-son.html