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Teen Wins $50,000 For Topnotch Suicide Prevention Project

A teenager Natasha Kulviwat won $50,000 at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for her project where she studied brains of those who committed suicide. The 16-year-old spent around 6 months in a laboratory at Columbia University where she studied the brain tissues to investigate if there was something measurable in the brain to explain the phenomenon.

Famous Korean Pop-Star Commited Suicide At 25

Moonbin, K-pop star and a member of Astro boy band died at the age of 25. According to the police, Moonbin was found dead in his apartment at his home in the Gangnam district of Seoul. Moon’s fans are shocked to hear the tragic news of his death and have been pouring grief all over the internet.

South Korea Paying $500 To Young And Lonely Citizens

The South Korean government has introduced a new policy of engaging the youth to help them re-enter society. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has introduced a new initiative with the goal of promoting the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the South Korean Youth. The program will offer a monthly stipend of up to $500 to assist them leave loneliness and engage with the outer world. The measures also include access to education, job and health support.

Musk Removes Suicide Prevention Feature From Twitter

Twitter has deleted a feature that has been showing suicide prevention hotlines and other safety options to users searching on the platform. It has caused some to worry about the vulnerable users on twitter. However, according to Musk, since he took charge in October, the number of damaging content impressions or views has decreased.

Ex-Police Officer Killed 34 Including 22 Children In Thailand

In a day-care centre in eastern Thailand, an ex-police officer shot dead 34 people including 22 children. The latest reports mention that the suspect was an ex-police officer. The incident sent shockwaves around Thailand as 22 innocent children lost their lives in the mass shooting