Research by Douglas Moellering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that consuming prebiotic fibre can have benefits beyond digestive health, potentially improving brain function, reducing stress levels, and enhancing mood through the gut-brain axis.
https://channelnewsasia.com/wellness/asparagus-health-benefits-recipes-5074611A US court has ruled that a provision in a Department of Justice (DOJ) policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs may violate the First Amendment rights of grantees and contractors. The Court found that the provision's language is unclear, leaving it up to individual grantee interpretation, which could lead to irreparable harm to free-speech rights. A broad preliminary injunction was granted for the Department of Labor (DOL), but not for other agencies, as the risk of imminent harm was deemed lower.
https://natlawreview.com/article/federal-judge-blocks-key-dei-executive-order-provisionsThe US Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department have faced criticism for deporting a Maryland resident, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, to El Salvador despite a court-ordered protection against deportation. The American Civil Liberties Union describes the action as an "abuse of power" that violates ICE's directives on coordinating care for minor children with willing caretakers during deportations. US President Donald Trump has proposed deporting violent US citizens to El Salvadoran prisons, sparking concerns among civil rights advocates and legal scholars.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/26/illegal-and-unconstitutional-federal-judge-questions-deportation-of-two-year-old-us-citizen-with-no-meaningful-process/174538Virginia Giuffre, an American-born woman who lived in Australia, became a central figure in the downfall of financier Jeffrey Epstein after he committed suicide in August 2019 while awaiting trial on US federal sex trafficking charges involving dozens of teenage girls and young women. Giuffre said she was trafficked by Epstein's girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and forced into sexual encounters with men including Prince Andrew, when she was just 17 and 18 years old. After initially being pressured into silence, Giuffre founded an advocacy charity called SOAR in 2015 to support sex trafficking survivors.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/26/virginia-giuffre-accuser-of-prince-andrew-jeffrey-epstein-dies-by-suicide-aged-41Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of sex abuse by financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, has faced numerous challenges since coming forward with her allegations. She had previously settled a lawsuit against Maxwell for an undisclosed sum, agreeing to make a "substantial donation" to survivors' organizations. Giuffre's story was supported by documents, witness testimony, and photos, including one of her with Prince Andrew at his London townhouse. In 2021, Maxwell was convicted on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Giuffre has also faced legal issues, including a charge of breaching a family violence restraining order in Australia, where she is currently living with her three children.
https://apnews.com/article/virginia-roberts-giuffre-obit-778c4fdd6fac2522133ca3d79244bccdVirginia Giuffre, a victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking, has passed away. She had accused financier Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual assault on three occasions when she was 17. After a lawsuit against Andrew was settled without an admission of guilt, Queen Elizabeth stripped him of his royal titles. Giuffre's family described her as a fierce warrior in the fight against abuse, who shone bright despite adversity, and will be deeply missed by her children Christian, Noah, and Emily, and many animals she adored.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1305381-virginia-giuffre-prince-andrew-accuser-dies-at-41Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser, has died by suicide. The toll of abuse she suffered is described as "so heavy" by her family. Giuffre had previously spoken out about the abuse she endured at the hands of financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors in 2020.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/virginia-giuffre-prominent-jeffrey-epstein-accuser-dies-by-suicide-11745632890270.htmlVirginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse, died by suicide weeks after posting on Instagram that she had "just four days to live". The 43-year-old had recently separated from her husband Robert and was no longer living at their luxurious $1.9 million home in Perth, Australia.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/virginia-giuffre-made-series-cryptic-posts-social-media-days-before-she-tragically-died-by-79653Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, has died by suicide at the age of 36. The cause of death is not yet confirmed. In a chilling tweet from 2011, Giuffre wrote "I am no way suicidal" but her words have taken on a new meaning in light of her tragic passing.
https://www.livemint.com/news/i-am-no-way-suicidal-virginia-giuffre-s-chilling-old-tweet-goes-viral-after-death-11745635802436.html