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April 25, 2025

Harry and Meghan Confront Social Media Harassment

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a private vigil with the parents of children who were victims of online harassment. The Duchess expressed her commitment to promoting positivity on social media, saying she wants to "lead by example" and inspire joy and inspiration. She announced her return to Instagram after a year-long hiatus, where she plans to authentically share moments from her life. Prince Harry stated that technology companies are not doing enough to protect children's online safety, calling it "unacceptable." The couple's goal is to change the narrative around social media and ensure that no more parents or children are harmed by online harassment.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/it-s-unacceptable-it-s-wrong-prince-harry-calls-for-change-to-protect-children-online-20250425-p5lu69.html

April 25, 2025

Harry and Meghan Honor Lost Children Online Victims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unveiled a memorial in New York City, titled "Lost Screen Memorial", to honour the lives of children lost to online harm. The installation features 50 illuminated smartphones displaying lock screen photos of deceased children who died after being exposed to bullying behaviour online. The images were shared by parents from The Archewell Foundation Parents' Network, who donated them to raise awareness about the need for safer online spaces.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14645447/Harry-Meghan-pay-tribute-children-died-harms-internet-unveiling-poignant-monument-New-York.html

April 25, 2025

Harry and Meghan Honor Victims of Online Abuse

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attended a private vigil at the site of a memorial for children lost to online harm, standing in solidarity with nearly 50 families from The Parents’ Network. The event is part of their No Child Lost to Social Media campaign, which reflects over four years of work by Meghan and Harry on digital safety reform.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/601766-meghan-markle-prince-harry-release-emotional-statement-after-latest-joint-appearance

April 25, 2025

Husband Convicted in Wife's Murder in Broomfield

Kristil Krug, a mother of three, was brutally murdered at her home in Broomfield, Colorado, about 30 minutes north of Denver. Her husband, Daniel Krug, was found guilty of first-degree murder, stalking, and criminal impersonation after a Colorado jury delivered the verdict. Unbeknownst to him, Kristil had been stalked by someone pretending to be his friend, Holland, for months before her death. The stalker sent threatening messages, surveillance photos, and even created a fake profile on a hookup site to harass Kristil. Despite providing police with evidence of the stalking, including spreadsheets and a Facebook interaction, no action was taken until after Kristil's murder.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14633365/kristil-krug-murder-colorado-jack-anthony-holland.html

April 25, 2025

Judge Allows Death Penalty for Kohberger Trial

A judge has ruled that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, despite his recent autism diagnosis. Kohberger, 30, is charged with the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home near campus in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/judge-maintains/AFGQ7BWAGVCWVIE3DNFNDGYWVY/

April 25, 2025

Knife Attack Rocks Nantes Grammar School

A suspect attacked fellow students with a knife at the Notre-Dame de Toutes-Aides grammar school in Nantes, France, leaving one girl critically injured and three others wounded. The attacker, known to be depressed, had sent an email advocating for a "biological revolt" before the attack. President Emmanuel Macron praised the teachers who intervened, saying their courage prevented further harm. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called for increased security measures at schools, including secure gates, in response to the "endemic violence" among some youths.

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/french-youth-kills-student-wounds-three-in-school-knife-attack/article_d98194e5-79fc-5d3f-a6e5-53b59541dd6c.html

April 25, 2025

Love Language Used as a Relationship Sabotage Tool

A relationship expert warns that using someone's love language against them in a negative way can be devastating. Seth Eisenberg, a PAIRS Trainer and CEO of the PAIRS Foundation, suggests that couples should discuss how to use knowledge of love languages to improve their relationships, rather than exploiting it to hurt each other.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14636511/shocking-truth-love-languages-destroy-relationship.html

April 25, 2025

Müller's Team Finds Allergy Blocker Molecule Success

A team of researchers, led by Müller's doctoral student Ghazl Al Hamwi, has discovered a molecule that can block the MRGPRX2 receptor, which is involved in life-threatening allergic reactions. The team used cells that light up when activated to test the substance and found it effective in eliminating allergic reactions in lab mice and blocking the receptor on isolated human mast cells. The molecule only targets the intended receptor, reducing the risk of side effects. Further animal and human trials are needed before the substance can be approved as a drug, but its potential implications for patients with inflammatory conditions and those at risk of anaphylactic shock are promising.

https://gizmodo.com/this-novel-substance-might-one-day-block-severe-inflammatory-reactions-like-ibs-and-asthma-2000594454

April 25, 2025

Medetomidine Overdose Linked to Heroin and Cocaine

Medetomidine is often mixed with other substances like fentanyl and xylazine, increasing their sedative effects. The combination has been found in samples containing heroin and cocaine. Medetomidine is estimated to be 200 times more powerful than xylazine and can cause severe effects such as hallucinations, confusion, lethargy, shallow breathing, small pupils, and extreme sleepiness. Symptoms of a medetomidine overdose include uncontrollable vomiting, excessive sweating, life-threatening blood pressure fluctuations, tremors, and an elevated heart rate. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has recommended using naloxone to treat medetomidine overdoses, despite it not being an opioid.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14647757/medetomidine-Pennsylvania-zombie-drug-death.html