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An anti-Israel group has released a detailed online map of the greater Boston area to illustrate "how local support for the colonization of Palestine is structurally tied to policing evictions, and privatization locally, and to U.S. imperialist projects worldwide." This interactive map — launched by anonymous allies of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) in Boston — singles out Jewish groups, police, the media, and other organizations and individuals with even the most tenuous ties to Israel and sets them up as targets. Even public figures with favorable views of the Jewish State, such as Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D), are listed alongside human rights organizations, houses of worship, several universities, the FBI , and Boston-area schools that have pro-Israel student organizations on campus. The map allows users to choose from a list of "harm categories" and gives the locations of institutions it accuses of complicity in crimes against humanity, including … [Read more...] about Online map offers clear and present danger to Boston’s Jews | Opinion

Microsoft India and WhiteHat Jr have collaborated to offer a Code with Minecraft course for students. The Code with Minecraft program will provide students with an opportunity to master important coding concepts through a highly curated curriculum based on Minecraft. The Code with Minecraft course is available in multiple packages for students aged 6-14 years. Students start with game-based learning on Minecraft where they can build their own game heroes, game worlds and play multiplayer games within Minecraft’s rich, ever-evolving environment while learning foundational coding concepts such as commands, sequences, variables, loops and conditionals. As students progress through the curriculum, they will learn advanced coding concepts and languages. Read | From Data Science to Ux Design: List of Certificate Courses Offered By Google The course will be available via the live one-on-one online learning platform Whitehat Jr.  Microsoft will upskill WhiteHat Jr educators through … [Read more...] about Microsoft, WhiteHat Jr Launch ‘Code with Minecraft’ Course for Kids

The New York Supreme Court has struck down a New York City law, passed by Democrats late last year, that sought to give municipal voting rights to nearly a million foreign nationals. As Breitbart News has chronicled , Democrats on the 51-member New York City Council approved a plan last month that allows more than 800,000 foreign nationals with green cards, visas, and work permits the opportunity to vote in citywide elections so long as they have resided in the city for at least 30 consecutive days. Subsequently, black Americans in New York City, along with naturalized American citizens, the New York State Republican Party, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Democrat officials like Councilman Robert Holden sued Mayor Eric Adams (D) and the city’s Board of Elections. The lawsuit noted that the New York State Constitution expressly states that voting rights are a privilege reserved for American “citizens.” In its decision on Monday, the Court ruled that the … [Read more...] about New York Supreme Court Strikes Down NYC Voting Rights for Foreign Nationals

The Central Research Instrumentation Facility at Sankara Nethralaya was on Saturday dedicated to the memory of N. Sankar, chairman, The Sanmar Group. The facility is a core component of India-focussed ophthalmic research activities. A.C. Muthiah, chairman-emeritus of SPIC Ltd., recalled how Sankar was a silent donor towards charities while T.S. Surendran, vice-chairman of Medical Research Foundation (MRF), recollected Sankar’s association with Sankara Nethralaya and his contributions. N. Kumar, vice-chairman of The Sanmar Group, said Sankar had supported Sankara Nethralaya for three decades. He had contributed to the setting up of refractive surgery/laser vision correction centre, The SN-Sanmar Centre of Excellence for Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Mrs. Madhuram Narayanan Surgical Complex and a block dedicated to the memory of K.S. Narayanan, his father. Recent contributions were towards research equipment and instruments to Vision Research Foundation (VRF), a release said. … [Read more...] about Research facility opened at Sankara Nethralaya

Privacy advocates and abortion rights activists fear that law enforcement could use pregnant people’s health information, including data collected by period tracking apps, against them in court after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision , many privacy advocates and experts have encouraged individuals using menstrual tracking apps to delete them so that they are not charged with crimes, should they opt for an abortion. With the Supreme Court overturning the 50-year-old Roe vs Wade judgment, states across the country now have the power to ban abortions , affecting millions of American patients. Clue, one of the world’s most recognisable menstrual tracking apps, allows users to analyse their cycle by the day, input their health symptoms, and predict ovulation days and future flows. “We are, and always have been, committed to protecting your private health data. Your tracked experience should … [Read more...] about Period tracking apps, tech companies hit by privacy fears after Roe vs Wade reversal

46 people were found dead in an 18-wheeler Monday in San Antonio, Texas, the city’s fire department chief Charles Hood said during a press conference. The individuals are believed to be migrants, according to the Texas Tribune, which cited federal, state and local authorities. Cartels and criminal smuggling groups have used large trucks and trailers through the area to attempt to traffic illegal aliens. “The patients that we saw were hot to the touch. They were suffering from heat stroke, heat exhaustion, no signs of water in the vehicle. It was a refrigerated tractor trailer, but there was no visible working ac unit on that rig,” Hood said . There were 16 others transported to the hospital, including 12 adults and 4 children, Hood said. The investigation has been turned over to federal authorities with Homeland Security Investigations, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said during the news conference, noting that a nearby worker heard cries for help and was the … [Read more...] about 46 People Found Dead Inside 18-Wheeler In Texas

Inspired by legend MC Mary Kom to excel in boxing, 2019 World Women’s Boxing Championship silver medallist Manju Rani to emulate her idol and bag a medal in the Olympic Games. Now, back to full-speed training after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted her schedule, Manju has her eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and is planning to go all out in her pursuit despite the various hardships. “I wish to represent my country at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. India has done well in the 2020 Olympics, and I hope I can achieve similar success,” she said. The 22-year-old Manju was training at her hometown village of Rithal in Rohtak district of Haryana when she witnessed Mary Kom win the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Mary Kom’s historic win inspired Manju to continue with boxing despite several hardships in her career. In 2019, Manju’s hard work reaped rewards when she won the silver medal in the Women’s Boxing World Championships. “It was the proudest moment of my career. … [Read more...] about World Championships Silver-winning Boxer Manju Rani Eyes Paris Olympics Glory

The government’s policy think tank Niti Aayog has recommended that measures should be taken to provide for social security, including paid leave, occupational disease and work accident insurance, support during irregularity of work and pension plans, for the gig workforce in the country , which is expected to grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30 . According to the study released by Niti Aayog on Monday, the number of workers engaged in the gig economy is estimated to be 77 lakh in 2020-21. “India requires a framework that balances the flexibility offered by platforms while also ensuring social security of workers. The consequent platformization of work has given rise to a new classification of labour — platform labour — falling outside of the purview of the traditional dichotomy of formal and informal labour,” the study states. It added that platform workers are termed as “independent contractors” and as a result, they cannot access many aspects of workplace protection, and … [Read more...] about India’s gig workforce will grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30: Niti Aayog study

KUALA LUMPUR: Three MPs from Umno defected to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia after the 14th General Election (GE14) to "save themselves" from being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the High Court here heard. Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, testifying in his corruption trial on Tuesday (June 28), said the three MPs were among those who won in GE14. ALSO READ: Umno not the only one asking for early GE15, says Zahid Ahmad Zahid did not mention names but said the first individual who defected was the Masjid Tanah MP who is now a deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department. "I was made to understand that the MP was entrusted with handling GE funds but the money was not utilised for Puteri Umno during the election. ALSO READ: Zahid seeks stay of graft trial pending bid to obtain recorded statements "Instead, the money was taken out and deposited into a different account for personal use, not for the Puteri Umno … [Read more...] about Umno MPs hopped to Bersatu after GE14 to save themselves, Zahid tells court

Higher education policy planners and regulators are busy giving shape to the digital university, which was announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget. Though still on the drawing board, the digital university is expected to offer any number, kind, and type of course without limits on intake, in a hybrid or ‘physical plus digital’ mode. It proclaims to provide equitable access to quality higher education and employability-enhancing skill development programmes to all. Recent developments In the interim, the University Grants Commission has relaxed the norms and standards for setting up open universities. In particular, land requirement has been reduced from 40 acres to just five acres. This is likely to open the floodgates for private open universities. Simultaneously, more universities are being enabled to offer courses in the distance, open and online mode, mostly in collaboration with EdTech startups and unicorns. Some have already outsourced the delivery of their courses to such … [Read more...] about From higher to hire education