The case came to light when a Manhattan court heard that a psychiatrist, Marianne Gillow, had supplied thousands of oxycodone pills to the staff of an ESPN producer in 2019. Gillow had been treating Maura Mandt, a well‑known executive who was not allowed to use opioids. She admitted that she illegal
Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr
The study looks at how the heavy load of unpaid care and household work pushes women toward illness, especially during COVID‑19. Researchers held four discussion forums in Uganda and Kenya with local people and government officials to hear how women experience this work, how it is talked about in po
Parents who choose private schools often feel happier with their kids’ learning than those who stay in public schools. A study by 50Can shows about two‑thirds of private‑school parents report being “very satisfied, ” compared with 42 % of public‑school parents. Private‑school students also tend to s
India just bought oil from Iran for the first time in years, and it didn't even have to jump through payment hoops. Normally, that wouldn't be news—countries trade oil all the time. But this deal stands out because it happened during a messy time in the Middle East, when key shipping routes got tang
A major satellite imaging company has decided to stop sharing pictures of Iran and conflict zones in the Middle East indefinitely. Planet Labs, which operates dozens of Earth-observing satellites, made this move after being asked by the US government. This policy isn't new - they already delayed sha
When someone gets a new kidney, their body changes in big ways. Doctors say that eating right and staying active could prevent serious problems like heart disease or losing the new organ. Yet many patients don’t follow the advice they’re given. A small study tracked 34 kidney transplant patients. F
A high-profile music producer recently found himself caught in a bizarre and violent dispute after a rapper and his father allegedly forced him to sign a release from his record deal at gunpoint. The incident, which unfolded in a Dallas studio, quickly escalated when the producer was threatened with
A five-night concert series at Hollywood High School just ended with Mitski wrapping up her stay, adding to a small but notable tradition of pop stars performing in the school's auditorium. While big names like Elvis Costello and Morrissey have played there before, this residency highlights how deep
Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure
