Recently, a Sky News investigation brought to light nearly 20,000 new complaints of sexual abuse, harassment, and rape in more than 30 mental health trusts in England since 2019. These disturbing findings have prompted Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCE) to call for a public inquiry into the issue, describing the situation as “appalling” and
Senator Bernie Sanders and Senate Democrats have proposed a bill that would require a 32-hour federal workweek, citing advancements in artificial intelligence and automation. They argue that despite the technological advancements and increased worker productivity, many Americans are still working long hours for low wages. Sanders emphasized that Americans work more hours than individuals in
The recent announcement by Michael Gove in the House of Commons regarding the reassessment of certain groups under the government’s new definition of extremism has sparked controversy and opposition from the organizations named. Two far-right groups and three Islamist organizations were singled out by the communities secretary as causes for concern. These groups now face
Dick’s Sporting Goods recently announced a 10% increase in its dividend, alongside the company’s largest sales quarter in history. The CEO, Lauren Hobart, highlighted the growth in sales, attributing it to an increase in the average ticket size, whether through higher prices or more expensive items. Despite the absence of a 53rd week in fiscal
Recent data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) has unveiled a concerning trend in the American West – a significant surge in cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users. According to a study conducted by Mohammad Bhuiyan, PhD, and colleagues from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, methamphetamine-related cardiomyopathy admissions skyrocketed by 231% from
The nominations for the 21st Irish Film & Television Awards have recently been announced, with Lisa Mulcahy’s thriller Lies We Tell and crime drama Kin emerging as the frontrunners. Lies We Tell secured an impressive 13 nominations in the feature film category, while Kin garnered 11 nominations in the television fields. The awards ceremony, organized
Deliveroo, a leading meal delivery firm, reported a significant improvement in its financial performance, with a reduced loss of £31.8 million in full-year results. This marked a substantial improvement from the previous year’s loss of £294.1 million. The company’s adjusted earnings, which exclude one-off costs, saw a positive trend, reaching £85.4 million, surpassing the company’s
Google DeepMind has recently introduced an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) model named Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent (SIMA) that has the capability to play 3D video games with human-like precision. This groundbreaking AI model is being trained to interact with various gaming environments and perform a wide range of tasks. The ultimate goal of the SIMA
Linebacker Eric Kendricks, after initially agreeing to a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, has opted to join the Dallas Cowboys instead. This decision came after Kendricks’ former coach, Mike Zimmer, who previously coached him with the Minnesota Vikings, expressed interest in having him run the defense in Dallas. Sources close to the situation
The use of ADHD medication during pregnancy has long been a topic of debate, with conflicting recommendations on whether or not it is safe to continue taking these medications. A recent study conducted at the University of Western Australia sheds light on this issue, suggesting that there may be both risks and benefits associated with