The Duke of Sussex said he hopes his children “never have to experience the online world as it exists now” as he criticised social media companies that make “unimaginable money” from people’s time, attention and information. Harry spoke at the launch of the 5Rights Foundation’s Global Child Online Safety Toolkit over video link from his home in California on Monday. The duke hailed 5Rights’ “ground-breaking work” in calling for a safer digital world for young people. He joined representatives from the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union as well as young people between the ages of 13 and 21, from countries across the world, including South Africa, the UK, Canada and Malaysia. Speaking at the opening of the event, Harry criticised the internet business model as well as social media companies that make “unimaginable money” from people’s attention and information. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy … [Read more...] about Harry hopes his children ‘never experience the online world as it exists now’
Amber Heard’s legal team spammed with negative online reviews
Amber Heard's legal team are getting spam reviews online during the Johnny Depp trial. Woods Rogers Attorneys At Law, who are representing Heard in the current defamation trial between her and Depp, have received negative online reviews making reference to the current trial and their decision to represent Heard. Depp is suing Heard for $50 million in loss of earnings after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed stating that she was a survivor of domestic violence. While Heard's team are being panned and even mocked on social media, Depp's team and specifically Camille Vasquez , have been praised for the cross-examination of Heard on Monday. Woods Rogers Attorneys At Law are a successful Virginia-based law firm, founded in 1893. The company was called a "Go-To Law Firm" by Corporate Counsel magazine and their website states that "every year, our attorneys provide hours of pro bono service to nonprofits and legal aid societies." However, as TikTok user @Leilanidani points out, the … [Read more...] about Amber Heard’s legal team spammed with negative online reviews
Podcast: Tijuana in the time of opera and cartels
Listen to this episode of The Times: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts In the late 1990s, a turf war between the Arellano-Felix and Sinaloa cartels in Tijuana led to mayhem and corruption. But as the cartel-fueled violence continued, residents in the city lived their lives. Sandra Dibble was a reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune at the time, and she treated her visiting mom to handmade corn tortillas, Cafe de la olla, and eggs drenched in mole in Tijuana’s upscale neighborhood. She took her brother to Tijuana’s famous Mercado Miguel Hidalgo to buy tamales. And she got onstage to play a noblewoman in a Tijuana Opera performance of “Romeo and Juliet.” During the day, though, she reported on the mayhem. She talks about this dichotomy in Episode 5 of “ Border City .” Read the transcript here . Advertisement Host: Sandra Dibble More reading: The collapse of Mexico’s ‘invincible’ drug cartel Los … [Read more...] about Podcast: Tijuana in the time of opera and cartels
Dish president Ergen stepping down to strategize with acquisitions
Charlie Ergen is moving behind the scenes at the satellite-TV company he co-founded three decades ago, stepping down as president and chief executive of Dish Network to focus on integrating a string of acquisitions that include video-rental giant Blockbuster. Douglas County-based Dish said Monday that former Sirius Satellite Radio chairman and CEO Joe Clayton will succeed Ergen effective June 20. Ergen, 58, will remain chairman of Dish and sister company EchoStar, a maker of set-top boxes. Clayton, 61, said he will handle day-to-day operations while Ergen works on a grand strategy for Dish. The company is at a crossroads of sorts, facing sluggish subscriber growth and increased competition for pay-TV customers from telephone companies and online-based services. “Charlie’s never going to be disengaged, but he won’t be burdened by having to worry about the day-to-day,” Clayton said. “He has a bigger role to play now than he ever had.” In addition to Blockbuster, Ergen’s … [Read more...] about Dish president Ergen stepping down to strategize with acquisitions
What we know about “Yellowstone” Season 5 as filming begins
It's official. Filming for Yellowstone Season 5 is currently under way at the Chief Joseph Ranch in Montana and fans for sure will be counting down the days until the series release. Season 4 of the neo-Western show concluded in January 2022, setting a record as the most-watched cable telecast since The Walking Dead's Season 8 premiere, reports TV Line. The series also earned its first-ever SAG and PGA nominations after Season 4's success. As audiences awaited news on Season 5, Yellowstone fans have been treated to the first Yellowstone prequel 1883 and a spin-off, 6666 , but now, the fifth installment is finally on the way. Newsweek has the lowdown of everything to know so far about Yellowstone Season 5 as filming begins. Yellowstone Season 5 Release Date At the moment, Yellowstone Season 5 does not yet have a release date. However, the good news is filming is currently under way in Montana. Even better, showrunner Taylor Sheridan has confirmed, in an … [Read more...] about What we know about “Yellowstone” Season 5 as filming begins
How to Find a Mental Health App That Works for You
With therapists in high demand and long waiting lists that make it challenging to find a provider, using a mental health app might seem like a tempting and relatively inexpensive way to get help. These apps claim to help with issues as varied as addiction, sleeplessness, anxiety and schizophrenia , often by using tools like games, therapy chatbots or mood-tracking diaries. But most are unregulated. Although some are considered useful and safe, others may have shaky (or nonexistent) privacy policies and a lack of high-quality research demonstrating that the apps live up to their marketing claims. Stephen Schueller, the executive director of One Mind PsyberGuide , a nonprofit project that reviews mental health apps, said the lack of regulation has created a “Wild West,” that was exacerbated when the Food and Drug Administration loosened its requirements for digital psychiatry products in 2020 . It is difficult to pinpoint the exact number of mental health apps … [Read more...] about How to Find a Mental Health App That Works for You
Social science operates with multiple truths
As educational institutions began reopening in full throttle after the COVID-19 onslaught, there was news of a Common University Entrance Test. Unfortunately, measurable indexes for elimination and selection are becoming increasingly dependent on precision and objectivity, which is immensely worrisome for the social sciences. In grey, ambiguous areas It is not that there is a dearth of aptitude tests around the country to sustain the rat race of ‘competition success’. It is not that the pathetic and obsessive glorification of ‘toppers’ needs a top up. Still, our education policymakers often forget that the binary of a ‘yes’ and a ‘no’ is not an all-mighty sacrosanct truth. Discourses in the social sciences are often housed in between — in the much celebrated grey and ambiguous areas that are, literally and metaphorically, the liminal zones between ‘true’ and ‘false’. While information such as dates, facts or events can be placed within the binary of right or wrong, the role of a … [Read more...] about Social science operates with multiple truths
The story behind Hyderabad Runners and the city’s marathon
The Hyderabad Marathon is an annual calendar event that’s eagerly looked forward to by the running community, and this weekend will witness the ninth edition. On August 24, participants will gather for a fun 5K run and on August 25 runners will compete in three formats — 10K, half marathon (21.09 kilometres) and a full marathon (42.2 kilometres). Around 27,000 runners have registered for the two-day event, reveals Murali Nannapaneni, president of Hyderabad Runners (HR): “We had to close the registrations more than a month ago due to the overwhelming response, to be able to look into the preparations.” Murali Nannapaneni It’s been a steady growth since the first edition of Hyderabad Marathon in 2011. “Back then, registrations were open until a day prior to the event. Since 2015, we decided to close registrations a few days in advance. Now we also have qualifiers for half and full marathons to discourage those who participate without proper training,” says Rajesh Vetcha, … [Read more...] about The story behind Hyderabad Runners and the city’s marathon