Tiny Puppy Adorably Sleeps On His Best Friend
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“You know, the whole thing was like a bad marriage,” Darlene Love says. “It’s a marriage that was abusive — not just physically, but mentally. That’s what Phil was trying to do with me. He wanted to control not Darlene, but the talent.” Darlene Love, who sang many of Phil Spector’s greatest songs but also […]
Spector died while serving a 19-year to life murder sentence
Parents have raised concerns after teenagers were reportedly given sex-changing drugs through a private clinic after just an hour long video call. The appointments took place through the private London clinic, GenderCare, which describes itself as “a network of individual healthcare practitioners, all qualified professionals experienced in the gender field”. One mother claimed her 18-year-old son had a 55 minute consultation and was told they were eligible for hormone treatment, according to the Mail on Sunday. The newspaper said another mother said their daughter, also 18, had a 90 minute video call before being given a referral for “gender changing medication”. The individuals were both reportedly seen by Dr Stuart Lorimer, a consultant psychiatrist, who they claim prescribed the hormone treatment. GenderCare accepts patients from 18 years old and charges up to £300 for a first appointment with Dr Lorimer. There is no indication Dr Lorimer or GenderCare have broken any medical guidelines. According to the NHS, young people who exhibit “lasting signs” of gender dysphoria may be referred to a hormone specialist to check their eligibility to take hormone blockers before reaching puberty. Teenagers aged 16 years and older who’ve been on hormone blockers for at least year may be eligible for cross-sex hormones - also known as gender-affirming hormones. There is some uncertainty about the risks involved in taking these drugs over the long term and NHS England is currently reviewing the evidence of their use by the Gender Identity Development Service - which works with children experiencing gender identity issues. Adults should be referred to a gender dysphoria clinic, the NHS website says, where a “multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals” will offer ongoing assessments and treatment. But some parents have expressed concern at the speed of which the drugs were prescribed. One mother told The Mail: “The whole thing was utterly horrifying. The appointment lasted for less than an hour because Dr Lorimer felt they had covered all they needed to cover, although I felt they had barely touched the surface in that time. “My husband and I were extremely worried that what we thought was an exploratory chat has resulted in him taking life-changing, sterilising medication. We feel extremely concerned that he was rushed into this too fast.” Waiting times for a first appointment with an NHS gender clinic can take over a year, and there are reports of increasing numbers of young people turning to private clinics. Dr Lorimer and GenderCare did not respond to requests for comment.
Guatemalan security forces on Sunday used sticks and tear gas to beat back a large migrant caravan bound for the United States, just days before the advent of a new U.S. administration, which urged travelers to abandon the journey. Between 7,000 and 8,000 migrants, including families with young children, have entered Guatemala since Friday, authorities say, fleeing poverty and violence in a region hammered by the coronavirus pandemic and back-to-back hurricanes in November. The caravan was met by around 3,000 Guatemalan security officials mustered in the village of Vado Hondo in eastern Guatemala, leading to the clashes on Sunday morning.
The new statue protection will allow decisions to be made "through calm, informed debate instead of caving into the loudest voices", the former equalities chief has said. It comes as every statue will be given greater protection from “baying mobs”, and road names could be saved from the “revisionist purge” of Labour councils under tough new laws outlined by the Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick. Trevor Phillips, the former chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said it was “welcome to see ministers showing the courage to provide a space to debate how best to mark the past”. He said: “It may move many to study and reflect on their own histories before rushing to judgement; and a chance to decide through calm, informed debate instead of caving into the loudest voices.”
Portugal's public health system is on the verge of collapsing as hospitals in the areas worst-affected by a worrying surge in coronavirus cases are quickly running out of intensive care beds to treat COVID-19 patients. "Our health system is under a situation of extreme pressure," Health Minister Marta Temido told reporters on Sunday afternoon after a visit to a struggling hospital. The health system, which prior to the pandemic had the lowest number of critical care beds per 100,000 inhabitants in Europe, can accommodate a maximum of 672 COVID-19 patients in intensive care units, or ICUs, according to health ministry data.
Amsterdam giants Ajax beat bitter-rivals Feyenoord 1-0 on Sunday to stay top of the Dutch league in hotly-contested game in an empty Johan Cruyff Arena.
Israel approved on Sunday plans to build hundreds of new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, projects it is advancing in the final days of the pro-settlement Trump administration. The planned construction, on land captured by Israel in the 1967 war that Palestinians seek as part of a future state, was announced on Monday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu ordered the plans advanced and on Sunday, a government committee gave final ratification for 365 homes and preliminary approval for another 415, said the Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now, which monitored the session.
A political leafleting row has erupted after Green Party councillors escaped fines for going door to door during lockdown. Ahead of the May elections the Green Party representatives in the ward of Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, handed out postcards providing contact details for local bodies as well as information about the upcoming elections. Sam de Reya, Assistant Chief Constable of Dorset Police, tweeted: "Can I please remind you and your team of the 'Stay Home Save Lives' message. "There is no exemption for posting material to households and you could be breaching legislation."
The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol was “the most dangerous crime" ever committed by a president against the United States. A Senate trial could begin as soon as this week, just as Democrat Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., did not say when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will send the single article of impeachment against Trump — for “incitement of insurrection” — to the Senate, which will trigger the beginning of the trial.
Manchester United held onto top spot in the Premier League after grinding out a dour 0-0 draw at title rivals Liverpool, while Tanguy Ndombele's stunning strike sealed Tottenham's 3-1 win at Sheffield United on Sunday.
President-elect Joe Biden's top advisors on Sunday outlined his plans to tackle the nation's multiple crises while balancing the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, as an historic inauguration week opens in the United States.
'This may look small but it's a big step for women's cycling in France' says Audrey Cordon-Ragot
Manchester United maintained their three-point advantage over Liverpool at the top of the Premier League but were denied a famous win at Anfield by Alisson Becker's heroics in a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
Canada's ambassador to the United States said on Sunday that while the two countries have shared vision on many issues, President-elect Joe Biden's economic policy is slightly more protectionist than what Canada would like. While Ottawa has been quick to embrace of Biden in an effort to turn the page on the Donald Trump era, the incoming U.S. administration's "buy America" policy is worrying to Canada.
Jonathan David's late strike gave Lille a last-gasp 2-1 home win over Reims on Sunday which moved them level with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
The SNP has been accused of putting independence ahead of tackling the Covid pandemic after unveiling a new "taskforce" to accelerate its campaign to break up Britain. Keith Brown, the SNP's depute leader, said the party was "ramping things up" by preparing for a second independence referendum in the "early stages" of the next parliament, following May's Holyrood election. He said the group would be based in SNP headquarters, led by a "high-profile and experienced Yes campaigner" and would "lay the foundations" for any referendum campaign. Among its specific tasks are publishing a series of policy papers making the case for separation, creating campaign materials for "door-to-door activism" after the pandemic ends and establishing a "national information service." Mr Brown said the taskforce was "the final piece in the jigsaw that will help deliver independence", despite Boris Johnson's refusal to give Nicola Sturgeon the power to stage another vote. But Holyrood's opposition parties expressed disbelief that the SNP had announced the move amid widespread concern about the spread of the new Covid strain and unprecedented demand for Scotland's hospital beds. Douglas Ross, the Scottish Tory leader, said: "The SNP are ramping up their push for indy ref two this year while the rest of Scotland is worried about their jobs and when they'll get the Covid vaccine."
Having a baby does affect a good night's sleep for mothers more than fathers, despite the rise of the modern man willing to share parental responsibilities, a new study suggests. Researchers also discovered that experienced mothers suffer more than first time mums, for sleep quality gets worse with each new child while for fathers, it makes no difference. And it may be down to the men not pulling their weight, health experts said, because as a couple have more children the lack of help from dads increases the tension and stress in the mothers. It is not just the amount of sleep in hours and minutes that is affected, but the number of times it is interrupted and the quality of sleep, according to the study published in Journal of Sleep Research. Researchers at Montreal's McGill University analysed the sleep patterns of 54 couples with children and three single mothers every night for two weeks. First time mothers suffered fragmented sleep. But while second or third time mums had more experience in dealing with a crying baby, their quality of sleep worsened - though the time spent asleep remained the same. However, for fathers, their overall night time sleep patterns remained unchanged both in length and quality whether they were father to one crying baby or multiple children over the years.
Canada striker David netted a minute into stoppage time to put Lille on 42 points from 20 games, behind PSG who beat Angers 1-0 away on Saturday, on goal difference. Third-placed Olympique Lyonnais will reclaim top spot if they beat Metz at home later on Sunday. Earlier, fifth-placed Stade Rennes beat Brest 2-1 away as they stayed level on 36 points with fourth-placed Monaco.