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April 24, 2025

Nervozen Capsules for Daily Nerve Calm Support

Nervozen is a natural supplement designed to promote calmness and relaxation through herbal nervous system support. The formula combines traditional compounds like Passion Flower, Corydalis, and California Poppy Seed in a standardized capsule form for daily use. It aims to reduce lifestyle-related nerve stressors, enhance daily function, and support overall wellness. Users are advised to take two capsules with water each day to maintain consistent support, setting it apart from short-term relief options or synthetic supplements.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/nervozen-under-review-natural-ingredients-to-support-healthy-nerve-function-news-research/2098151

April 24, 2025

Norfolk Police Misjudged Mental Health Call Tragedy

A UK police call handler's decision not to send emergency services after a caller reported a mental health issue involving Bartlomiej Kuczynski, who was later found dead along with his two children at their home in Costessey, Norfolk. The call handler had not heard the word "knife" during the conversation and would have acted differently if he had. A misconduct case has been determined against the staff member, who was initially suspended but returned to work after a review. A pre-inquest hearing revealed that the incident may be related to the Right Care Right Person initiative, which assesses whether police are the most appropriate service to respond in certain situations.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14641659/Killer-father-phoned-999-saying-knife-just-hour-stabbing-young-daughters-aunt-death-call-handler-face-misconduct-hearing.html

April 24, 2025

Pakistan Jail Launches Rehab Centre for Addicts

Pakistan's District Jail Hangu has launched a rehabilitation centre to help incarcerated drug addicts recover from addiction and reintegrate into society. The initiative aims to provide medical, psychological, and physical treatment to inmates struggling with drug addiction through sports and recreational activities. Asfandyar Khalid, an official, emphasized the need for collective responsibility in fighting drug addiction, which he described as a "curse and poison" that destroys individuals on multiple levels.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1304208-rehabilitation-centre-for-drug-addicts-opened-in-hangu

April 24, 2025

Philadelphia Authority Unveils $6.3 Billion Housing Plan

The Philadelphia Housing Authority's "Opening Doors" initiative aims to provide housing to the city's lowest-income residents by preserving, redeveloping, building, or acquiring approximately 20,000 heavily subsidized units, worth $6.3 billion.

https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-tax-abatement-properties-parker/

April 24, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Lifeline Funding Cut Threatened

The US government has proposed eliminating funding for the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program, which is set to be cut starting in October. The program, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., provides free and confidential emotional support to LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, over 1.2 million crisis contacts have been specifically for LGBTQ+ support since the Lifeline's launch. The Trevor Project, which serves nearly half of all these services, warns that ending the program will put millions of LGBTQ+ kids and teens at risk, citing a proven mental health crisis among young people with bipartisan support in Congress.

https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/lgbtq/federal-government-plans-to-cut-funding-for-crisis-lifelines-lgbtq-youth-services

April 24, 2025

Slum Priests Carry On Pope Francis' Legacy

In Buenos Aires's informal settlement of Villa 31, Father Ignacio "Nacho" Bagattini celebrates mass in a community center for homeless drug addicts, honoring the legacy of Pope Francis who encouraged priests to reach out to marginalized communities. The "slum priests," inspired by Bergoglio's visits to informal settlements during his time as archbishop, have continued his work, providing hot showers, counseling and job training to those living on the margins. Residents recall Bergoglio's kindness, including sharing mate with them and washing their feet, transforming their relationship with the Catholic Church.

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/argentina-slum-priests-take-popes-message-to-the-poor/article_20e191db-1bfa-54a5-9e95-dcfcf439ae2d.html

April 24, 2025

State-Sponsored Hackers Target Smart Terminals Worldwide

Smart terminals are vulnerable to breaches due to increasing sophistication of state-level cyber warfare tactics, posing significant security challenges. Hackers exploit smart devices to steal sensitive information, such as personal data and intellectual property, through methods including phishing attacks and malware infections.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202504/1332774.shtml

April 24, 2025

Swatter Targets Gordon Ramsay's UK Home with False Alarm

A UK native's home was targeted by a prankster who falsely reported shots being fired, prompting a large police response. The incident is part of a growing trend known as "swatting," where individuals make false emergency calls to emergency services, often targeting celebrities and politicians like Ramsay.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14641455/gordon-ramsay-swatted-police-rush-los-angeles-home.html

April 24, 2025

UK Bans SIM Farm Devices to Combat Scammers

The UK government plans to ban SIM farm devices capable of holding multiple SIM cards, which are used by scammers to send thousands of scam text messages at once. The ban aims to crack down on fraud, with the possession or supply of the devices without good reason set to become illegal in England and Wales, carrying unlimited fines, while Scotland and Northern Ireland will impose a £5,000 fine. The move follows a 19% increase in reported fraud last year, which now accounts for over 40% of all crime in England and Wales.

https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/24/uk-to-outlaw-sim-farm-devices-amid-surge-in-fraud-cases/174287