Celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo's death sparked speculation about his health struggles, given his history of drug abuse and mental health issues. He left behind a family with five-year-old Alfie, three-year-old Isla, and daughters Ava and Sofia from previous marriages. A funeral was held at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium in North Ryde on May 13, attended by celebrity chefs George Calombaris, Matt Moran, Colin Fassnidge, Manu Feildel, and Shannon Bennett, as well as co-stars Allen and Melissa Leong. Zonfrillo had written about his heroin addiction in his 2021 memoir Last Shot, which detailed his battles with addiction from his teenage years working as a chef in Glasgow.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14681517/Jock-Zonfrillo-widow-Lauren-finally-reveals-burial.htmlGirl Scouts of the U.S.A. is launching programs nationwide to support girls from diverse backgrounds and abilities, allowing them to explore their strengths and tackle new challenges. Backed by adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alumni, the organization aims to empower girls to find their voices and drive positive change on issues such as climate justice.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/girl-scouts-of-the-usa-introduces-exclusive-get-ready-with-girl-scouts-tm-program-to-help-pre-k-and-kindergarten-girls-prepare-for-the-school-year-ahead-876702195.htmlThe Supreme Court of India has asked for reports on FIRs following the suicides of an IIT Kharagpur student and a NEET aspirant in Kota, Rajasthan. A 22-year-old IIT Kharagpur student was found hanging in his hostel room on May 4, 2025, prompting the court's inquiry into the matter.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/sc-seeks-report-on-firs-in-iit-kharagpur-kota-suicides-1877279Laura Loomer has criticized Dr. Vivek Nesheiwat, the nominee for Surgeon General, over her support for COVID-19 vaccines, claiming she is not aligned with Donald Trump's health initiatives. However, Loomer's own background is questionable, as independent journalist Anthony Clark revealed that Nesheiwat fabricated parts of her medical education history, stating she received an MD from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences when in fact she attended a for-profit school, American University of the Caribbean. This controversy has raised concerns about Loomer's credibility and motives, particularly given her own extreme views on 9/11 truthership and white nationalism, which have been criticized by fellow Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene.
https://gizmodo.com/laura-loomer-flexes-her-influence-to-take-down-trumps-anti-vax-surgeon-general-2000598122Love Island has implemented a comprehensive duty of care process following the tragic deaths of Sophie Gradon, Mike Thalassitis, and Caroline Flack. The program includes psychological support, detailed conversations with contestants about the show's impact on their mental health, and an aftercare package offering financial management and social media training to handle negativity. Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Ian Wright believes the duty of care has improved, but notes that the experience still affects his mental health. He also discussed his struggles with a viral illness that left him with lost vocal range, which he contracted during the Birmingham launch of Steps The Musical.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14682257/Celebrity-Big-Brother-star-reveals-dramatic-impact-health-no-aftercare.htmlNew Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has proposed banning children under 16 from social media to shield them from online harm. The draft laws, modelled on Australia's strict regulations, would require social media companies to verify users' ages and face fines of up to NZ$2 million if they fail. The National Party, led by Luxon, is pushing for the legislation, citing concerns over cyberbullying, exploitation, and harmful content.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/06/new-zealand-pm-moves-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-platforms-could-face-rm5m-fines/175751The New South Wales government plans to introduce legislation that will make victims of serious crimes mandatory recipients of notifications about their offenders' movements through the custodial system. The changes aim to close a loophole that has left some victims unaware of their attacker's release, including former police officer Samantha Barlow who was attacked by her parolee and nearly killed in 2009. Under the new rules, victims will receive updates on their offender's progress, including location, sentence, and parole eligibility, but can choose to be contacted later if they wish. The changes are a response to public outcry after Barlow revealed she was not informed about her attacker's impending release, which left her unable to continue as a police officer.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/cruel-loophole-targeted-after-outrage-of-cop-bashed-and-left-for-dead-20250505-p5lwrc.htmlHIV prevalence among individuals over 50 years of age may be similar or even higher than in younger adults, but surveys often focus on younger populations, leaving gaps in understanding HIV prevalence and treatment outcomes in older adults. F. Xavier Gomez-Olive, Associate Professor at the MRC/Wits-Agincourt Research Unit, notes that poor uptake of HIV testing among older adults delays diagnosis and limits access to care, highlighting the need for interventions such as repeated testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and awareness campaigns to support their mental health and well-being.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/study-shows-hiv-prevalence-rising-in-older-adults-but-prevention-focusses-youth-1/A coroner is likely to recommend systemic changes after Queensland Police failed to connect with Joel Cauchi, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager and had been experiencing psychotic symptoms before killing six people and injuring 10 at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024. The police force had several chances to reconnect him with mental health treatment and medication but missed these opportunities.
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