Elizabeth De Zoysa, the mother of Louis De Zoysa, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Sergeant Matt Ratana, believes her son is not evil and should not be behind bars. She claims that her son had an "autistic meltdown" which contributed to his actions, leading to the fatal shooting of Sergeant Ratana with an antique firearm he had concealed. The incident occurred at Northampton Crown Court, where De Zoysa was sentenced by a High Court judge.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14358231/Mother-Sergeant-Matt-Ratanas-killer-Belmarsh-not-evil.htmlA murder charge has been dropped against Ilknur Caliskan, a 47-year-old woman accused of stabbing her husband Serdar to death in September 2023. The decision comes after an expert report found that Caliskan was suffering from a sleep disorder, specifically parasomnia, which can cause individuals to act involuntarily while asleep. Caliskan's lawyers had previously raised the possibility of using this as a defence in court. She was released on bail in April 2024 to undergo a sleep study in Sydney and prosecutors received the expert report in November. The case against her has been discontinued, although no reason was given for the decision.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14357103/Ilknur-Caliskan-freed-husband-murder-charge-sleep.htmlPriyanka Chopra Jonas, a 42-year-old Indian actress who has had success in both Bollywood and Hollywood, has spoken about the anxiety she experiences due to the uncertainty of her acting career. Despite being one of the highest-paid actresses, she finds it difficult to turn down roles. She is married to Nick Jonas and they have a daughter named Malti Marie, born via surrogate in 2022. Chopra Jonas described herself as sentimental, revealing that she often cries easily due to her Cancer zodiac sign.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14359125/Priyanka-Chopra-Jonas-Nick-job-uncertain-bollywood.htmlRogers County Sheriff's Deputy Keenin Marcotte reported that Giancola was coherent and aware of right from wrong when questioned about the deadly pursuit he was involved in. In an apology letter to Kim, Giancola expressed a desire for the death penalty for himself, stating he had stopped taking his medications, including mood stabilizers, on October 16, which led him to hear voices in his head.
https://stltoday.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/logan-harrel-anthony-giancola-rogers-county-sheriffs-office/article_f3f3fd62-ea68-5b5d-8248-95e78633b17e.htmlRyan Whyte Maloney, a contestant on "The Voice", struggled with mental health issues and was involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife over their four children for eight months leading up to his suicide. His fiancée, Zana, claims that the dispute was taking a toll on Ryan's mental health and that he had a history of struggles before fatally shooting himself in Las Vegas. The police report states that Ryan shot himself after a heated argument with Zana over her jacket, but she disputes this account, saying they were not arguing and that police misunderstood her statement.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/02/03/ryan-whyte-maloney-custody-battle-ex-wife-fiancee/Ryan Whyte Maloney, a 44-year-old singer who appeared on Season 6 of The Voice in 2014, died by suicide on January 28. He had been involved in a heated custody battle with his ex-wife over their children for eight months prior to his death. His fiancée Zana revealed that the dispute was taking a toll on Maloney's mental health and he had a history of struggles with mental health issues. The couple had argued at the New York New York casino in Las Vegas before Maloney left the car, took out a handgun, and shot himself.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-14357175/The-Voices-Ryan-Whyte-Maloney-troubled-nasty-custody-battle-ex-time-suicide.htmlTalkspace, an online therapy provider, has been accused of violating state privacy laws by using third-party tracking tools to collect sensitive data about patients. The company's use of these tools allows it to target and influence users, including teens, with personalized content. Despite claims that the information is used only for matching patients with therapists, Talkspace CEO Jon Cohen has emphasized the company's efforts to target the teen market, which he estimates to be a $500 million market. The company has also developed a generative AI tool that creates personalized podcasts for patients based on their conversations with therapists, using data from 10 billion proprietary clinical data points and 140 million messages. However, it is unclear whether this data includes information from teens who have used the service.
https://gizmodo.com/teen-mental-health-app-sent-kids-data-straight-to-tiktok-2000557615Burnout is a common experience that many people face, but often feel alone in due to the weight of self-blame. However, recognizing that everyone experiences setbacks and doubts can help shift the focus from self-blame to self-empathy. To prevent burnout, it's essential to normalize rest as a necessity rather than a reward, prioritizing micro-breaks throughout the day and taking time to recharge. This includes setting clear boundaries without guilt, learning to say no when necessary, and reframing failure as an opportunity for growth and learning. By adopting these strategies, individuals can manage their energy sustainably and maintain their well-being while achieving meaningful progress in their work.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/i-feel-trapped-in-the-in-between-what-you-need-to-know-about-burnoutPolice in Hodonín, South Moravia are investigating a case of severe bullying against a 12-year-old girl after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her being physically abused by classmates. The footage, which was filmed and shared with laughter from bystanders, was posted by the victim's mother who claims that her daughter has been subjected to years of bullying without adequate intervention from the school.
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