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April 23, 2025

Meta's Moderation Shift Sparks Global Concerns Over Hate Speech

Meta's shift in moderation rules risks global harm, warns Oversight Board. The Oversight Board is concerned that the changes could lead to increased hate speech and misinformation on the platform, potentially causing harm globally. Meta has been working to update its community standards and enforcement policies, but critics argue that these changes may not be sufficient to address the issue.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/metas-shift-in-moderation-rules-risks-global-harm-warns-oversight-board-11745413463565.html

April 23, 2025

Russells Hall Hospital Fined Over Neglect Death

An 84-year-old man, Samuel Brookes, died after being discharged from Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley due to neglect of his care needs. He was left unattended for two weeks at home, unable to call for help as his phone and alarm pendant were out of reach. The coroner's inquest concluded that Mr. Brookes' death was caused by neglect of his required care. This incident is not the first time Russells Hall Hospital has faced criticism over its treatment of sepsis patients; in 2019, it was found to have failed to meet targets for screening and administering antibiotics within 60 minutes, leading to a significant number of deaths between 2017 and 2018.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14640415/immobile-pensioner-died-call-help-sent-hospital.html

April 23, 2025

SK Telecom Hit by Malware Attack in April 2025

SK Telecom, South Korea's largest telecommunications provider, suffered a malware infection on April 13-14, 2025, when most employees were away for the weekend. The attackers attempted to steal USIM data, which could have been used to track people's location, bypass app security, or eavesdrop on communications. SK Telecom notified authorities and started an investigation after its IT team detected the intrusion. The company strengthened blocks of USIM swaps and abnormal authentication attempts and suspended service for accounts linked to suspicious activity.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/sk-telecom-reveals-cyberattack-customer-usim-data-stolen-could-be-used-in-attacks

April 23, 2025

Ferguson Warns Against Empathy for Abusive Bosses

A former employee's boss, who was previously fired for bullying, has publicly claimed to be a victim, sparking questions about whether the individual should speak out against them. Kirstin Ferguson, an expert on workplace dynamics, advises that calling out a disingenuous boss can be challenging but may be necessary to maintain integrity and fairness in the workplace.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/my-old-boss-was-a-bully-but-they-have-publicly-reinvented-themselves-as-a-victim-should-i-call-them-out-20250330-p5lnpn.html

April 23, 2025

NIH Study on Autism Causes Led by Jay Bhattacharya

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has commissioned a study on autism, led by NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, to investigate the cause of the rising number of autism cases, a concern for many parents. The study aims to address this growing issue and provide insights into the causes behind the increase in autism diagnoses.

https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/rfk-commissions-study-to-create-autism-patient-database

April 23, 2025

Ofcom Cracks Down on X's Age Verification Rules

The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, is introducing new child safety rules that will challenge how platforms like Elon Musk's X handle age verification and pornographic content. The final draft of the codes aims to protect UK users under 18 from viewing harmful content, a move seen as pitting regulators against "free speech" activists who argue for greater online freedom.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/uks-new-child-safety-rules-set-to-challenge-porn-posts-on-x

April 23, 2025

Pakistan Proposes Rehabilitative Prison Reforms for Inmates

Pakistan is proposing amendments to its domestic regulations to align with global benchmarks, aiming for a more rehabilitative approach in its penal system. The changes include mandatory medical and psychological screenings for prisoners, particularly vulnerable groups such as female and juvenile inmates. Proposed rules also emphasize education, skill development, and reintegration into family and society, with a focus on rehabilitation over punishment. The amendments aim to improve healthcare infrastructure, communication rights, and economic justice within the prison system, with the goal of transforming Pakistan's penal system to be more humane and compliant with global human rights standards.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303957-punjab-seeks-to-align-prison-rules-with-un-hr-standards

April 22, 2025

Emotionally Distant Caregivers Hinder Abuse Victims' Healing

Abuse victims often struggle with understanding their experiences due to a lack of emotional support in childhood, according to Dr Annabelle Chow, clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology. Many come from families where caregivers were emotionally distant or absent, hindering the development of healthy communication and connection skills.

https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/child-abuse-parents-megan-khung-ayeesha-umaisyah-5067436

April 22, 2025

Maine Woods Near-Death Experience Sparks Mental Health Awakening

Laura, diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 14, was medicated for over a decade but felt treatment-resistant after a psychiatrist's statement. Her father found her unconscious in Maine woods two years later. After multiple hospitalizations and changes in medication, Laura began questioning her long-held belief that bipolar disorder is a biological disease requiring lifelong psychiatric drugs.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14632595/nearly-ended-life-14-years-antidepressants-ditching-saved-me.html