Rebecca Gibney, a 60-year-old Logie Hall of Fame member, has opened up about her struggles with debilitating panic attacks and chronic people-pleasing tendencies. She will make her debut on Dancing With The Stars on Sunday, where she's found the mental toll to be greater than expected, triggering deep-seated fears since childhood that have plagued her.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14812039/Rebecca-Gibney-darkest-period-life.htmlTanzania's 2025/26 budget is seen as a key step towards economic self-reliance amid decreasing international aid, according to Freddy Rugangila, Senior Manager of Tax Department at Ernst & Young (EY). This comes after Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba presented the budget in Parliament on June 13, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/budget-2025-26-seen-as-tanzania-s-first-step-towards-economic-self-reliance-5081404The US government's public defenders are facing a potential budget shortfall due to a lack of funding, with $116 million needed to avoid payment lapses for panel attorneys. The Defender Services Advisory Group, led by chair Melody Brannon, has warned that starting the next fiscal year in a deficit could lead to "catastrophic complications".
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/defender-warns-of-federal-courts-crisis-without-extra-fundingVictoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has expressed concern over "drastic" budget cuts that will leave it unable to meet its primary responsibility of holding the state government accountable for the performance of the mental health system. The commission, which was allocated $5.97 million in last month's budget, is 40% below its forecast expenses for 2025-26 and significantly less than its first year of operation.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/mental-health-watchdog-muzzled-by-drastic-budget-cuts-20250614-p5m7em.htmlBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will accept a recommendation for a national inquiry into 'grooming gangs' that sexually abused thousands of girls, following criticism from billionaire Elon Musk and a report by Louise Casey, who found vulnerable white British girls were "institutionally ignored" by police and local authorities.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3314481/uk-hold-inquiry-grooming-gangs-sexually-abused-thousands-girls?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accepted a recommendation for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, following a report by Louise Casey, who found that vulnerable white British girls were "institutionally ignored" by police and local authorities due to fear of accusations of racism. The decision comes after US billionaire Elon Musk criticized the government over the issue earlier this year. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch had previously called for a full national inquiry, which she says will bring relief to survivors of grooming gangs.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/609221-uk-to-launch-national-inquiry-into-grooming-gangs-says-pm-starmerA recent study has found that half of women serving in local assemblies in Japan have experienced harassment, with the Kyoto city assembly being one example where such incidents were reported.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250614/p2g/00m/0na/033000cDr. Michael Rafii, Medical Director at the Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, has highlighted significant advancements in preventing Alzheimer's disease. According to Dr. Rafii, researchers have identified potential targets for early intervention and prevention strategies. For instance, a study published by the institute found that a specific combination of nutrients and lifestyle modifications can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's by up to 70%. Dr. Rafii emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine approaches, citing examples like the use of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in preventing cognitive decline.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/the-four/alzheimers-therapeutic-research-institute-celebrates-10-years-of-progress-in-alzheimers-prevention/509-206d0e33-916b-4502-bb54-5470dc8e9c83Meadith Radlein, chair of the Waterloo Region District School Board, acknowledged that a recent training session included screen grabs from a presentation highlighting the word "family" as being identified as harmful by students, and values positions of male authority and hierarchy.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/14/world-news/school-district-explains-after-dismantling-whiteness-training/