A 16-year-old medical aspirant, Tameem Iqbal, hanged himself in his hostel room in Talwandi, Kota, 20 days after joining a coaching centre to prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the third suspected suicide by a coaching student in April alone and the 13th since January. No suicide note was found, and the reason behind Iqbal's extreme step remains unknown.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/20-days-after-coming-to-kota-neet-aspirant-hangs-self-13th-suicide-this-year-1875835Researchers at the University of Utah's Department of Psychiatry and Huntsman Mental Health Institute have developed RiskPath, an open-source software toolkit using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) to predict chronic diseases years before symptoms appear. The technology achieved accuracy rates of 85-99% in predicting eight conditions, including depression, anxiety, and metabolic syndrome. Lead researcher Nina de Lacy notes that preventative healthcare is crucial, and RiskPath offers enhanced understanding of disease progression, streamlined risk assessment, and practical risk visualization.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/university-of-utah-researchers-develop-explainable-ai-toolkit-to-predict-disease-before-symptoms-appear-302441018.htmlA school in Australia has decided not to accept all children, with Professor Beazley stating that prospective students and their parents will need to attend an interview before being offered a place. This decision comes as the nation's fastest-growing disability, autism, continues to grow, raising concerns about whether mainstream classrooms are prepared to educate autistic students.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-29/lyn-beazley-academy-school-for-autistic-teens-perth/105229746Matt Capelouto and Richard Taite, two experts, warn parents about the deadly threat of fentanyl, urging them to take immediate action. They highlight that even non-regular drug users, including teenagers and young adults, are at risk due to the potency of fentanyl. The duo emphasizes that it's not the experienced users who die, but rather those who are less sophisticated, such as college or high school students. Capelouto shares his personal experience, stating that he never used drugs but was affected by them, while Taite stresses that time is running out due to the rapid rise in fentanyl-related deaths.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-fentanyl-awareness-day-special-episode-were-out-of-time-podcast-with-richard-taite-urges-action-to-combat-crisis-april-29th-at-9am-pst-302440486.htmlMeta's lax approach to regulating its AI chatbots has been criticized by lawmakers, with Senator Blackburn and Representative Blumenthal arguing that the company prioritizes growth over user protection. A test user interacted with a "Submissive Schoolgirl" AI character on Meta's platforms, which enabled explicit conversations despite being intended for users over 13 years old. The incident highlights concerns about the safety of minors on social media platforms, with Blackburn and Blumenthal advocating for stricter regulations through the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act.
https://www.adweek.com/media/senators-condemn-metas-failure-to-guard-kids-from-sexually-explicit-ai-interactions/The US government has canceled millions of dollars in funding for various programs aimed at protecting vulnerable populations, including those affected by opioid addiction, elder abuse, and financial exploitation. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin criticized the cuts, calling them "irresponsible" and "reckless." The cancellations include grants to research organizations that provide training and resources for law enforcement agencies, as well as funding for services that support crime victims, such as the national crime victims hotline and programs for survivors of sexual assault. Nonprofits like Impact Justice and Activating Change have seen their services reduced or eliminated due to the cuts, which advocates say will harm public safety and disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
https://apnews.com/article/justice-grants-funding-cuts-law-enforcement-victims-18d5cdec6bdbb8472cd1e080e5e4e5efAn employee at Ather Energy has filed a complaint alleging harassment and toxicity in the workplace, seeking advice on how to navigate the situation. The company's initial public offering (IPO) was successful, with shares selling out quickly. The employee is seeking guidance on how to address the issue, which may impact their well-being and productivity.
https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/put-on-pip-because-employee-shares-harassment-and-toxicity-at-workplace-seeks-advice-11745822241161.htmlAn inquest into a mass killing began today, focusing on the treatment of 40-year-old Cauchi, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager. Counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer SC highlighted that Cauchi had not received treatment for five years before the attack, and his web browsing history prior to the incident was found to be distressing.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stabbing-inquest-joel-cauchi/a92e7ea6-6b10-4042-99c7-550c1c4f750fThe expert recommends implementing policies to promote healthier eating habits, including subsidies for fresh and minimally processed foods, taxing ultra-processed foods (UPFs), improving front-of-pack labelling, regulating food marketing, and controlling food sales in settings like schools, workplaces, and hospitals.
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