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Poorer women fear discrimination, endure more labor pain
A study demonstrates that affluent women are significantly more likely to receive an epidural during labour. According to researchers, women from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds may experience increased pressure to endure childbirth pain or encounter discrimination. Excluding scheduled caesarean sections, they analysed the care provided to 593,230 women who gave birth between January 2007 and October 2020. For pain relief, 131,521 (22.2 percent) of these patients received an epidural.
Thomas Friedman: Genocide dehumanisation at its best
Thomas Friedman: Genocide dehumanisation at its best
Waterstones owner Elliott plans £700m Currys purchase
Currys, a London-listed electrical products store with approximately 15,000 employees, is being pursued by Elliott Advisors. Elliott Advisors, the owner of Waterstones, is developing a £700 million acquisition plan for Currys. Elliott, known for its activist campaigns against the boards of major global corporations, is preparing a proposal for this prominent British high street brand.
Post Office scandal: Bankrupt victim calls £10k settlement ‘cruel’
Post Office scandal: Bankrupt victim calls £10k settlement 'cruel'
Whistleblowers reveal White House drug distribution under aliases
Whistleblowers reveal White House drug distribution under aliases
Biden plans to punish Moscow for Navalny’s death
Biden plans to punish Moscow for Navalny's death
‘We were ready for a war’: Scotland’s 2018 success reversed rivalry
‘We were ready for a war’: Scotland's 2018 success reversed rivalry
Russia: Police crackdown on Navalny protests, 100 arrested
Russia: Police crackdown on Navalny protests, 100 arrested
Trial of LRA rebel chief Kwoyelo divides northern Uganda
Trial of LRA rebel chief Kwoyelo divides northern Uganda
Two first desktop computers, over 50 years old, discovered
Even if you consider your desktop computer ancient, these relics are no less remarkable. Two of the earliest desktop computers ever created were discovered in London during a house clearance. This fortuitous discovery brought to light two of the three remaining Q1 computers in existence worldwide.
Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympian treated for cancer
Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympian treated for cancer
Houthis launch missiles at British oil tanker destined for India
Houthis launch missiles at British oil tanker destined for India
