$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide Her Horizon Fund seeks $100m to stop practice harming 230m women and girls globally The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Harry’s first public appearances confirmed since return to UK The duke will attend three events this month including the Invictus Spirit Awards and the annual WellChild Awards. Evening Standard · Sep 10
One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
Hundreds of care residents refunded for basic services An aged care provider has paid back hundreds of thousands of dollars it charged residents for basic amenities after new guidelines came in. AAP · Sep 10
The Guardian view on falling birthrates: cash alone cannot buy belonging Editorial: Young people still want partners and children. Governments must address the insecurity and isolation preventing them from building families The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Many Cecil County Families Face Hourlong Drives to Give Birth After the County's Only Maternity Unit Closed Cecil County, Maryland, lost its only hospital birthing unit on June 30. Many families now face drives of an hour or more, and a new unit is at least 18 months away. Medical Daily · Sep 10
Quote of the day by Les Brown, 'You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream' teaches timeless poignant lesson about new beginnings, offers message of lifelong growth, new goals, and courage to dream again Quote of the day by Les Brown is a reminder that life does not have to stop evolving simply because one chapter has ended. There can be new goals after failure, new dreams after retirement, new ambitions after family responsibilities and new beginnings after years of uncertainty. The future does… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Stepson Of Norway’s King Snubbed At Royal Funeral, Hit With Bishop’s Damning Glare Amid Horrific Allegations “Him getting out is a spit in the face of his victims.” Bored Panda · Sep 9
Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown, South Dakota The Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery are transforming 500 acres of hilly prairie land in South Dakota where they reside into a multi-faceted community project The Independent UK · Sep 9
Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V Europe’s royals and global political figures attend ceremony that brings 13 days of national mourning to a close The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Prince William attends King Harald V of Norway's funeral Prince William formed part of the walking procession at the funeral service for King Harald V of Norway on Wednesday (09.09.26). BANG Premier · Sep 9
Senior doctors to be balloted for strike action over pay and conditions SCOTLAND faces the possibility of NHS strikes after a union announced senior doctors would be balloted for industrial action The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
An anonymous Connecticut family gave Americares $50 million to plug part of the aid gap An anonymous family has gifted fifty million dollars to Americares, marking its largest donation ever. This significant contribution will fund healthcare access for one hundred million people globally. The organization also plans to bolster health centers within the United States. This private funding arrives after US government aid cuts impacted… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Prince William joins world's royals to mourn King Harald V of Norway The heir to the throne attends service for Europe’s oldest monarch in Oslo Evening Standard · Sep 9
The Economic Times · Sep 8 With elderly population set to double by 2050, govt looks to step up healthcare, caregiving services India’s rapidly growing elderly population is creating both a demographic challenge and an economic opportunity, with the government expanding healthcare, care homes and caregiver services. Officials said the senior population could double over the next two decades, while India’s organised senior living market could reach $10.1 billion by 2030.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 ‘In parks you only see dogs, never children’: can Bogotá adapt to its ageing population? With a lower fertility rate than Tokyo and the number of pensioners rapidly rising, Colombia’s capital is being forced to change the way it thinks about growing old
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 UK retailers aim to create 100,000 jobs for young people out of work In partnership with DWP, firms such as John Lewis and M&S plan to offer 18- to 24-year-olds placements of two to four weeks
The Economic Times · Sep 8 CA manager with Rs 2.6 lakh salary returns after maternity leave on same pay but was given less responsibilites; court orders Rs 10 lakh compensation Delhi High Court ruled maternity protection includes job responsibilities and career prospects. A Chartered Accountant Rakhi Bisht's role was reduced after maternity leave. The court stated employers must restore women to their original positions. If not possible, an equivalent alternative role is mandatory. The court awarded Bisht compensation and directed…
Medical Daily · Sep 8 Purple Urine Triggered Antibiotics in 77 Percent of Patients Who Had No Sign of Infection An analysis of 63 purple urine bag syndrome cases found that most patients had no infection symptoms, yet most still received antibiotics anyway.
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 Brits Over 50 Face 'Alarming' Jobs Crisis as More Struggle to Find Work Before Retirement The Centre for Ageing Better highlights a growing employment crisis among people aged 50 to state pension age, urging the government to address the overlooked NETER issue alongside youth unemployment.
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Quote of the Day by Gisele Bündchen: “The first is wake up in the morning and… – Inspiring lessons on kindness, generosity, health, appreciation and why you should count your blessings by the Supermodel known for her timeless career, environmental awareness and deep insights on gratitude and purpose Quote of the Day by Gisele Bündchen: Gisele Bündchen’s quote, “The first is wake up in the morning and be grateful you are here, alive and healthy. And the second is: Give,” explores the importance of gratitude, appreciation, generosity, and finding meaning in everyday life. The quote suggests that people…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7 We have fact sheets for many health conditions. Why isn’t there one for ‘What to do on the day your loved one dies’? The best doctors understand something that is easy to lose in the machinery of a hospital: death does not turn a person into an administrative task
Times Life · Sep 7 When Estranged Parents Return After Years and Expect Forgiveness Like It Was Never Withheld They Did Not Come Back Changed. They Came Back Comfortable.The call comes with a softened voice. Maybe it is a festival, maybe a health scare, maybe just the quiet arithmetic of their own aging. Whatever brought them back, they arrive at your threshold with an ease that startles you, as…
Evening Standard · Sep 6 Third of public back assisted dying law only with more palliative funding – poll The Bill is back in the House of Commons on Friday.
The Independent UK · Sep 6 National Trust sees record surge in new young members exploring Britain’s history and nature Stourhead, Calke Abbey and Attingham Park were the three most popular sites visited by young members