Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer indicated support on Sunday for age and term limits on the high court’s justices, saying he does not believe it is harmful to impose such rules given the impact of the current standard’s lifetime appointment. The retired liberal justice sat down with Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press,”… Continue reading Breyer Signals Support For Age Limits On SCOTUS Justices
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Man discharged from Coast Guard for abuse finds online support
Samantha White’s life hasn’t been the same since December, when videos posted by her ex-husband went viral on TikTok, Reddit and other social media platforms. The videos appear to show her and her ex-husband, Josset Vences, engaged in a series of arguments. She was dubbed “WiFi chick” in comments and captions after a video of… Continue reading Man discharged from Coast Guard for abuse finds online support
Sam Asghari files for divorce from Britney Spears, seeks spousal support from the pop star
Sam Asghari cited “irreconcilable differences” in his petition for divorce from singer Britney Spears, according to the filing obtained by NBC News on Thursday. The petition, filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles on Wednesday, also states the Asghari will seek spousal support from his estranged wife. It states that Asghari is requesting that… Continue reading Sam Asghari files for divorce from Britney Spears, seeks spousal support from the pop star
I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky | Eleanor de Jong
In my last column I wrote about the support the “periphery” could offer a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Many people with lived experience got in touch to thank me for the piece, some from psych wards, but also to remind me that a lot, if not most people with severe mental health issues,… Continue reading I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky | Eleanor de Jong
Joe Biden Asks Congress For $21 Billion To Support Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday asked Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency defense aid to Ukraine and an additional $8 billion for humanitarian support through the end of the year, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s… Continue reading Joe Biden Asks Congress For $21 Billion To Support Ukraine
Pence Won’t Say If He Would Support Trump As GOP Nominee
Former Vice President Mike Pence, whose friction with Donald Trump has recently taken the spotlight, declined to say on Sunday whether he would support the thrice-indicted ex-president should he become the Republican nominee in the 2024 election. Pence, who is also running for president in the 2024 election, has continued growing more vocal about his… Continue reading Pence Won’t Say If He Would Support Trump As GOP Nominee
Kinship carers do a vital job. They must get better support | Carers
The complexities of caring for someone else’s child permanently as a kinship carer should not be underestimated, as your editorial highlights (1 August). Parents have relied on kinship care for centuries. It enables children to grow up within their family, maintaining key relationships and links to communities. However, changing family dynamics are not easy to… Continue reading Kinship carers do a vital job. They must get better support | Carers
Two-thirds of sexual assault support centres in England branded inadequate | Rape and sexual assault
More than two-thirds of England’s specialist support centres for victims of sexual assault or abuse have been found to have flaws in the care they offer in their most recent full inspections, the Observer can reveal. Almost half were found to be breaching their minimum legal obligations to victims in their last full inspection, with… Continue reading Two-thirds of sexual assault support centres in England branded inadequate | Rape and sexual assault
Pediatricians’ group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing state restrictions
The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children on Thursday, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S. The board of directors for the group, which represents 67,000 pediatricians, unanimously voted to reaffirm its 2018 position on the treatments. The board also… Continue reading Pediatricians’ group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing state restrictions
Friday briefing: Eating disorders are soaring in the UK – and so are wait times for vital support | NHS
Good morning. About 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, and that number, say psychologists and campaigners, is rising sharply. The reasons why people experience conditions like anorexia and bulimia are complex and, despite their prevalence, still not well understood. Nor can experts fully explain why their numbers are increasing so quickly… Continue reading Friday briefing: Eating disorders are soaring in the UK – and so are wait times for vital support | NHS