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Athletics community mourns the death of 21-year-old, fuelling calls for urgent mental health support

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The sporting world is mourning the loss of 21-year-old American athletics star Sarah Shulze who has died by suicide, fuelling urgent calls for mental health support

Sarah Shulze tragically took her own life, leaving her family and the sporting community devastated and helpless.

The University of Wisconsin track and cross country star has been described as a gentle soul and wonderful student.

Her family confirmed the tragic loss of their daughter in a moving statement. 

“Balancing athletics, academics and the demands of every-day life overwhelmed her in a single, desperate moment,”

“Like you, we are shocked and grief-stricken while holding on tightly to all that Sarah was.”

“Above all other things, Sarah was a power for good in the world,”

 

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University of Wisconsin officials have also sent their deepest condolences, saying they’re heartbroken by the unexpected passing.

“Sarah was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, teammate and Badger student-athlete,” the school said.

“We extend our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Sarah’s family, friends and Badger teammates during this extraordinarily difficult time.”

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Mental health crisis

Shulze’s family has announced they will be launching a foundation to drive support for women’s rights, student athletes, and mental health.

The young athlete’s death has sparked a widespread call for further education abound mental illness.

Disturbingly, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college students in America, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the last two months, athletes Katie Meyer, 22, and Lauren Bernett, 20 also took their own lives.

This is fuelling concerns about a broader mental health crisis among college athletes and the pressure they face.

Athlete’s around the world are now using their social media platforms to raise awareness about mental illness, calling for more education and support.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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