A New Mexico woman is facing charges after allegedly drowning her newborn in a portable toilet, while elsewhere, a bedding company abandoned its trademark bid after an appeal from pop star Taylor Swift. These stories, along with developments in online child safety and a mayoral campaign, highlight the breadth of current news.
Sonia Cristal Jimenez, 38, arrived at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces on February 7th, appearing as though she had just given birth, but without a baby, according to Las Cruces Police. Hospital staff alerted the police, and Jimenez's boyfriend stated they had been at Burn Lake, where she used a portable toilet. The newborn was later found, leading to the charges against Jimenez.
In other news, Cathay Home, a company seeking to trademark "Swift Home" for bedding products, withdrew its application after Taylor Swift's team appealed to the US patents office. Swift's team argued that the company's mark was similar to her trademarked designs and could mislead consumers, a representative for Cathay Home told the BBC. The company stated the mark was not "essential to its business."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to close loopholes in existing laws designed to protect children online. The government will consult on a social media ban for under-16s and introduce powers to quickly change the law in response to evolving online behaviors, according to BBC Technology. Opponents have criticized the government for "inaction."
In Los Angeles, Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign has faced criticism from his sister, Stephanie Pratt, who questioned his intentions. Stephanie Pratt took to X to express her concerns, noting that her brother was a vital asset to the community after the LA wildfires, but that his current campaign was an attempt to stay relevant, according to Fox News. Spencer Pratt stated his decision to run was unavoidable, citing the political landscape and the loss of his home.
Finally, the city of Manchester is being examined as a potential model for economic growth in the UK. Strategies implemented decades ago are now "flowering," according to BBC Business, offering a contrast to the sluggish economic figures across the country.
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