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https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/18/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/phentermine-over-the-counter-otc-alternative-phenq-2025/2094991Singapore-based Mindful Mamas aims to create a platform advocating for various parenting concerns, including responsible screen use and educational reform. Inspired by the Breastfeeding Mothers' Support Group Singapore, founder Ho seeks to address pressing issues affecting parents and children in the country.
https://channelnewsasia.com/women/mindful-mamas-community-singapore-5066396Federal student loan delinquencies have increased for the first time since pre-pandemic levels, with 8.3% of consumers having more than 90-day delinquency in February 2025, up from 7.4% in January. This marks a significant rise, following a one-year grace period under the CARES Act and emergency pause on interest and payments. The national average FICO score in the US has dropped to 715, down by one point from January and two points from April 2024.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/business/heres-why-the-average-us-credit-score-is-falling/The US government is working on its budget plan, aiming to reduce spending by $1.5-2 trillion, amid a $36 trillion debt and a nearly $2 trillion deficit last year. A recent survey from the Cato Institute found that over three-quarters of Americans believe the federal government spends too much money, with estimates suggesting 59 cents of every dollar is wasted. Health economist Vivian Ho at Rice University warns that cutting HHS funding could have immediate and long-term consequences, including jeopardizing research projects on heart disease, cancer, and mental health issues, which are crucial for discovering cures.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/cdc-nih-and-other-federal-health-programs-face-deep-funding-cuts-under-draft-budget-hhs-department-of-health-and-human-services-white-house-budget-proposal-to-cut-federal-health-spending-by-around-30-percent-head-state-program-money-medical-research#The US district is changing its wraparound program delivery method due to lack of long-term funding, shifting support from specialized staff to existing campus staff including nurses, counselors, and office managers.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/houston-isd-to-end-wraparound-services-student-support/285-dfce9d44-7af7-4339-80ef-cef1ebad2d76A US court has granted an injunction allowing staff from the non-partisan organization Democracy Forward, led by Skye Perryman, to access Social Security Administration (SSA) databases while ensuring they have undergone proper training and background checks. The decision restricts their access to data containing personal information but allows them to view stripped data.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/case-exposes-a-wide-fissure-us-judge-extends-ban-on-musk-led-doges-access-to-personal-data-13880938.htmlA US District Court judge has ruled against the Trump administration's request to allow the Social Security Administration (SSA) to access non-anonymized data without taxpayer consent. The SSA had been guided by a principle of privacy for nearly 90 years, but the Trump administration wanted to change this policy. Judge Hollander, appointed by Barack Obama, rejected the request, stating that it would expose a "wide fissure in the foundation" of the agency's records. The judge also criticized Justice Department attorney Bradley Humphreys for downplaying the importance of anonymization, saying his comments sounded like a "policy disagreement".
https://www.rawstory.com/doge-social-security-2671798630/A recent hearing in Baltimore has raised concerns about the Social Security Administration's (SSA) handling of sensitive data, particularly with regards to its access granted to DOGE staffers. The SSA's databases contain vast amounts of personal information on most Americans, which has sparked skepticism from lawmakers like Hollander. Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward, has expressed relief that the issue has been brought to light, highlighting the need for greater transparency and security measures to protect sensitive information.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-judge-extends-ban-on-elon-musks-doge-access-to-social-security-data-8194855The article expresses concern about the impact of university restructures and looming job cuts on staff morale and motivation. The author, who has experienced similar negative changes in the past, hopes that those affected can find some peace during the Easter weekend. They criticize "strategies" led by consultants such as KPMG and overpaid vice chancellors and senior management, implying these actions have a detrimental effect on university employees.
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