A recent study has challenged common misconceptions about Latter-day Saint women, suggesting that both single and married women in the faith are more likely to report a deep sense of spiritual peace and well-being, as well as better happiness and family life, compared to non-Latter-day Saint women. This finding contradicts popular media portrayals of Mormon women as oppressed or dysfunctional, which have been perpetuated by films like "Heretic" and TV shows like "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives".
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2025/04/24/popular-distortions-latter-day-saint-women/A 42-year-old schizophrenic mother, Karolina Zurawska, has been handed an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility for killing her six-year-old son Alexander in Swansea. The court heard that her mental state had deteriorated under the "overwhelming weight" of caring for Alexander, who was recovering from a brain tumour. Experts concluded she was suffering from a psychotic illness when she used a handsaw to kill him. Zurawska also pleaded guilty to attempting to murder her 67-year-old father, Krzysztof Siwi, on the same day.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14647647/Schizophrenic-mother-killed-disabled-six-year-old-jailed.htmlOdilia Cedillo, School Director, inaugurated the school, reiterating its commitment to helping those who face obstacles. The school's focus reflects the community's strength and emphasizes education as a collective journey that uplifts young women and invites young men to become allies in shaping an equitable future.
https://www.adweek.com/adweek-wire/nikki-ritcher-documents-the-community-and-culture-of-limitless-horizons-ixil/Ofcom has proposed new laws to tackle legal but harmful content on websites, social media and apps, aiming to create safer online lives for young people. The plans include changing algorithms to prevent users from being sent to dangerous content, introducing effective checks to block under-18s accessing age-restricted sites, and making it easier for children to control what they see and make complaints. However, concerns have been raised that the rules may be watered down to secure a US trade deal with Donald Trump, with Liberal Democrat science spokesman Victoria Collins calling this "unbelievable".
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14645707/New-online-safety-rules-backlash-campaigners-children-danger-big-tech.htmlPakistan's Health Ministry is moving towards a formal agreement with NADRA to create a national cancer registry. The National Institute of Health Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to catalyse the creation of this registry. Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that the bill has been sent for legal review and the government supports its objectives. A broader initiative is also underway to develop a centralised national health data system by integrating medical records with national identity cards. The committee approved several bills, including the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to address gaps in postnatal mental health care, and the Islamabad Healthcare Regulation Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to standardise healthcare costs.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359430/govt-nadra-preparing-national-health-systemMore than three dozen grieving parents, including those whose children died from cyberbullying, fentanyl-laced pills, sextortion scams, or suicide-glorifying content, held a vigil outside Meta's New York City headquarters, demanding change and protesting the company's profits. The parents, who have filed lawsuits against Meta and other social media platforms, flew in from across the US and as far as the UK to express their outrage over the deaths of their children, with some as young as 11 years old.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/grieving-parents-march-to-meta-ny-headquarters-demanding-changeMore than three dozen grieving parents, including those whose children died from cyberbullying, fentanyl-laced pills, sextortion scams, or suicide-glorifying content, held a vigil outside Meta's New York City headquarters, demanding change and protesting the company's profits. The parents, who have filed lawsuits against Meta and other social media platforms, flew in from across the US and as far as the UK to express their outrage over the deaths of their children.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/grieving-parents-march-to-meta-ny-headquarters-demanding-changeSome couples may not experience conflicts, with a recent interview by Robyn Willis suggesting that finding common ground can be key to avoiding disagreements.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/we-re-trying-to-find-something-to-fight-about-is-it-possible-some-couples-don-t-fight-20250424-p5lu2o.htmlSelena Gomez, a 32-year-old actress and singer, will be honored as Woman of the Year at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music event on May 1. She believes it's essential to speak out about mental health issues, even if it means facing criticism. Gomez shared her initial reaction to opening up about her struggles with mental health, stating that being vulnerable was scary and she didn't want people to think she was a victim. By sharing her story, she hopes to help others and contribute to the changing conversation around mental health.
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