In a groundbreaking decision, pregnant women and new mothers convicted of most types of crimes are now eligible for reduced sentences from judges in England and Wales. The Sentencing Council has announced that “Pregnancy, childbirth, and post-natal care” will be introduced as a new mitigating factor for consideration during sentencing. This change is set to
As Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare to embark on their journey to try and complete an undefeated season, they have been named the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA tournament. This coveted spot puts them in a prime position to join the ranks of the elite women’s basketball teams that
North Korea recently fired ballistic missiles into the sea, marking the first such launch in two months. The missiles were fired from a region south of Pyongyang and landed east of the Korean peninsula, prompting condemnation from neighboring countries like Japan. The timing of the launch, coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit
Recent research conducted by the University of Portsmouth in the UK has shed light on the impact of threatening anti-piracy messages on digital content piracy behavior. The study revealed that men and women tend to respond differently to these messages, with men actually increasing their piracy behaviors after being exposed to threatening messages, while women
China recently released economic data for the first two months of the year, showcasing positive results that exceeded analysts’ expectations. Retail sales saw a 5.5% increase, surpassing the forecasted 5.2%, while industrial production rose by a notable 7%, compared to the estimated 5% growth. Fixed asset investment also performed well, seeing a rise of 4.2%,
When it comes to investment opportunities, Europe seems to be the top choice for many investors. According to the Milken Institute’s Global Opportunity Index (GOI) report, four out of the top five favorite destinations for investors are in Europe. Denmark, in particular, was at the top of the rankings this year, scoring first on business
The White House National Security Adviser, John Kirby, recently expressed the importance of the Senate swiftly advancing a bill that would require Chinese technology company ByteDance to sell TikTok. This call to action is rooted in concerns about data security and the potential risks associated with information sharing between ByteDance and the Chinese Communist Party.
Ovarian cancer is a devastating disease, particularly in cases of platinum-resistant advanced stages. However, a recent early-phase trial has shown promising results in the treatment of heavily pretreated, platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer. The use of raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd), an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) directed against cadherin 6 (CDH6), has led to an “exciting” response rate,
The Great Salt Lake in the United States has long been known for its extreme salinity, hosting mainly brine shrimp and brine flies. However, recent research has unveiled a new finding – the presence of tiny worms living in the lake’s ultra-saline waters. These worms, belonging to the nematode species, have been identified by scientists
In a tough labor market like China’s, young job seekers are finding themselves resorting to unconventional methods to secure employment. One such method that has gained traction is the use of the dating app, Tinder, as a platform for networking and job hunting. While Tinder is traditionally known for facilitating romantic connections, an increasing number