More than three dozen grieving parents, including those whose children died from cyberbullying, fentanyl-laced pills, sextortion scams, or suicide-glorifying content, held a vigil outside Meta's New York City headquarters, demanding change and protesting the company's profits. The parents, who have filed lawsuits against Meta and other social media platforms, flew in from across the US and as far as the UK to express their outrage over the deaths of their children.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/grieving-parents-march-to-meta-ny-headquarters-demanding-changeSome couples may not experience conflicts, with a recent interview by Robyn Willis suggesting that finding common ground can be key to avoiding disagreements.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/we-re-trying-to-find-something-to-fight-about-is-it-possible-some-couples-don-t-fight-20250424-p5lu2o.htmlSelena Gomez, a 32-year-old actress and singer, will be honored as Woman of the Year at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music event on May 1. She believes it's essential to speak out about mental health issues, even if it means facing criticism. Gomez shared her initial reaction to opening up about her struggles with mental health, stating that being vulnerable was scary and she didn't want people to think she was a victim. By sharing her story, she hopes to help others and contribute to the changing conversation around mental health.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1305003-selena-gomezA 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 mother in Tampa, Florida, took drastic action after learning that a man threatened her nine-year-old daughter, Sincere, who was selling candy at their neighborhood doorstep. The threat was posted on a community Facebook group by Tyler Chambers, who shared an image of the girl after she rang his doorbell on April 14.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14644297/mom-response-homeowner-shoot-girl-doorstep.htmlA 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/The US government is launching a new platform to accelerate research and improve health monitoring, including the development of national disease registries such as one for autism. This initiative comes after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior criticized the lack of progress in understanding and addressing autism over the past 20 years. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institute of Health, recently expressed concerns about the need for improved data collection and analysis to combat autism.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/us-health-department-denies-plans-for-autism-registry-despite-nih-directors-comments-us-secretary-of-health-and-human-services-robert-f-kennedy-junior-president-donald-trump-health-mental-health-asd#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.
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