Unions NSW is urging the New South Wales government, led by Premier Chris Minns, to ban major companies from operating their own workers' compensation schemes, citing that self-insurers have made icare the "insurer of last resort" and increased premiums for businesses. The unions are concerned about proposed changes to the state's workers' compensation scheme, which they say will make it difficult for workers who suffer psychological injuries on the job to claim damages.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/inside-the-fight-over-who-is-gaming-the-nsw-workers-comp-scheme-20250507-p5lxa6.htmlThe Victorian government plans to open a drop-in centre for homeless people if funding advocacy is successful. The proposed centre would be a key part of addressing homelessness in the state, with local news outlet ABC Central Vic reporting on the issue.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-09/maryborough-nest-closure-go-goldfields-funding-exhausted/105257626A growing number of young people, including software engineer Shin Yoon-ji, are adopting a "dopamine detox" lifestyle to combat dopamine addiction, which can lead to instant pleasure drivers and an unhealthy lifestyle. Many have quit social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube to focus on their work and express satisfaction with their decisions, citing improved well-being as a result.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-05-09/business/industry/Young-Koreans-turn-to-dopamine-detox-as-they-wake-up-to-risks-of-shorts-loop/2297279ATrack Solutions, a technology platform for autism service providers, has formed a new relationship with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CASP). As part of this partnership, ATrack will support CASP members through collaborative efforts and continue to innovate in its services. The company's platform offers streamlined documentation, intelligent treatment planning, and integrated supervision tools to enhance care quality and operational sustainability.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atrack-solutions-named-business-affiliate-of-the-council-of-autism-service-providers-casp-302449321.htmlCasey Family Programs, founded in 1966, is a nationwide organization working to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across the US, Puerto Rico, and tribal nations. The company aims to prevent foster care by supporting families in raising safe, happy, and healthy children through its "Building Communities of Hope" initiative.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/melissa-shields-named-new-casey-family-programs-executive-vice-president-for-communications-human-resources-and-organizational-development-302449270.htmlThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued Recovery Innovations, Inc., d/b/a RI International, alleging the company subjected an ex-employee, Chiara Munna, to a hostile work environment due to her disability and failed to provide a reasonable accommodation. The EEOC claims RI International terminated Munna's employment because of her disability.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/ri-international-sued-for-alleged-sex-disability-discriminationBryan Kohberger's autism diagnosis was cited by his defense as a reason to exclude it from consideration in the case against him for the murders of four students at an Idaho university. Prosecutors have requested that test results be sealed, and jury selection is set to begin in July with a trial scheduled for August.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/idaho_news/prosecutors-seek-additional-psychological-testing-for-kohberger/article_b6eed4cb-5881-5e0f-9c6b-60048d307c91.htmlA judge has set May 27 as a deadline for prosecutors to complete their report on Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho murders case. The defense team is not allowed to be present during the mental health examination of Kohberger, who has been diagnosed with autism. In April, the judge denied the defense's motion to exclude the death penalty from being used as a possible punishment. The defense had argued that the large amount of discovery produced by prosecutors was unorganized and voluminous, but the judge found their complaints "hollow".
https://www.foxnews.com/us/bryan-kohberger-case-judge-denies-prosecutors-request-personality-testingCasey will work with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to implement an agenda aimed at reversing the chronic disease epidemic in America, with the goal of achieving great health for all Americans.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/05/07/Trump-nominates-Casey-Means-surgeon-general/8841746656488/