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Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages

The Independent UK

Australia’s medical specialist fees are ‘out of control’, Mark Butler says. Here’s why, and how to fix it

The federal government has some levers to pull, experts say, but there are also other issues that must be addressed

The Guardian - AU

Could Traditional Retirement Expectations Be Killing Us? A Retirement Psychologist Makes the Case

A retirement psychologist makes the case: A fulfilling retirement begins with a blueprint for living, rather than simply the accumulation of a large nest egg.

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Dr. Steven Ghareeb: Blending Dental Excellence, Family Values, and Community Service Into Lasting Care

Dr. Steven Ghareeb intends to remain attentive to the evolving landscape of dentistry while maintaining the human dimensions of care. Training and technology will continue to matter, he believes, but what endures is the purpose behind them.

International Business Times

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals.

AAP

Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill

Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation.

Evening Standard

Peggie judgment did not take gender ruling into account properly, says academic

Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session.

Evening Standard

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Peers told not to sabotage assisted dying Bill with ‘unnecessary’ amendments

The House of Lords has been accused of time-wasting, having tabled more than 1,000 amendments to the Bill.

Evening Standard

Quick Question: Are You Planning for a 20-Year Retirement or a 30-Year Retirement?

You probably should be planning for a much longer retirement than you are. To avoid running out of retirement savings, you really need to make a plan.

Kiplinger

‘Cruel’ amendments being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP

Kim Leadbeater warns 1,150 Lords amendments are ‘unnecessary’ and designed to run down the clock

The Guardian - UK

Met Police officer who told colleague she was 'using the pregnancy card' is sacked

Police Sergeant Sevket Gurgur accused a pregnant colleague of ‘being a diva’

Evening Standard

Fife nurse to appeal against ‘hugely problematic’ trans changing room ruling

Sandie Peggie won harassment claim but tribunal dismissed claims of discrimination and victimisation

The Guardian - UK

What is happening to the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords?

Peers have submitted an extraordinary number of amendments, slowing its progress and raising risk of failure

The Guardian - UK

Senior opponents of assisted dying bill urge Lords not to deliberately block it

Letter says there is danger of Lords losing legitimacy as more than 1,000 amendments tabled, delaying any vote

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Greenlandic women claim victory in legal fight with Denmark over forced IUD scandal

Compensation due to thousands of women and girls fitted with coils without their knowledge or consent

Evening Standard

Amended version of Sandie Peggie tribunal decision released

A ‘certificate of correction’ amends a paragraph in the 312-page judgment.

Medical Daily

Executive Nurse Leadership and Its Growing Role in Modern Healthcare

Executive nurse leaders are taking on larger roles as healthcare rapidly evolves. Discover how their clinical insight, decision-making power, and leadership training are reshaping patient care, technology adoption, staffing stability, and overall health system performance.

The Guardian - UK

Ethical dilemmas raised by the assisted dying bill

Letters: Dr Sarah Davies, Sarah McCulloch, Jean Farrer and Charlie King respond to articles on the progress of the bill and the role of hospices

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The Guardian - UK

One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds

Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK

Evening Standard

Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes

The SNP MSP joined with Labour’s Michael Marra and Tory Edward Mountain to raise concerns about the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard

UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels

It is too early to know whether the latest figures represent the start of a new upwards trend.

Evening Standard

Terminally ill Britons could move to Scotland for an assisted death – academic

Hertfordshire University expert Dr Claudia Carr said Scotland could be viewed as having a ‘more positive climate’ for assisted dying.

AAP

Patients suffer while hospital funding row drags on

Emergency room doctors work tirelessly to prepare patients for treatment but without funding co-operation, delays for critical care may continue to increase.

The Guardian - AU

Online safety regulator says teens ‘will lose interest pretty quickly’ in social media – as it happened

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