Who is Bullying Whom? Madam: According to the federal Social Media Minimum Age legislation, children under sixteen are to be banned from social media because they are deemed “generally more vulnerable to the harms associated with the platform” such as bullying, exposure to pornography and other forms of exploitation. Though not addressed by the new law, there are physiological reasons for such vulnerability: the emotional, impetuous, “hot” limbic system is not likely to be constrained by an evaluating, “cold” pre-central cortex until the mid-twenties. Thus, lacking adult “agency” (or capacity for mature decision-making), young people are deemed vulnerable to social-media pressure and deserve protection until knowledge, wisdom and psychological strength accrue. However, there is much contradiction in politicians’ claims of protection of the vulnerable: many proclaim the very same young people who are unable to handle social media challenges, nevertheless...Reforms must begin at grassroot level for long-lasting change: Minister

Real Risk Vs. Perceived Risk: One Can Kill You, The Other Not So MuchMilaap, India’s leading medical crowdfunding platform, has launched a vital resource for patients and caregivers seeking medical treatment in Hyderabad today. Titled “Making Healthcare Accessible in Hyderabad: A Caregiver's Handbook,” this comprehensive guide is designed to help individuals navigate the city’s extensive healthcare network with ease and confidence. The handbook was officially unveiled by Guest of Honour Ms. Divya Devarajan, CEO of SERP & Prajavani State Nodal Officer, Government of Telangana, during the Prajavani sessions held at Praja Bhavan. Developed with support from the Telangana State Health Commissioner’s Office, the initiative aims to ensure widespread impact and improve accessibility for individuals facing medical challenges while seeking treatment in the city. At the launch, Ms. Divya Devarajan, said, “There is a problem faced by two kinds of people - one is people who come from outside the state, and people within the state who come from other districts but are not aware of all the health care infrastructure available in the city. Hyderabad is known for its hospitals, yet when they come here, they don't have access to this information. This is not only a guide for patients, but also for patient-care providers who might be accompanying them and also for all those people who want to help. I think what Milap is doing is a really commendable initiative. We coordinated and helped link them with the right departments, and the health department provided them with maximum support. I'm so glad that a very good booklet has come out of it. And I hope we will keep updating it so more information will come about and we'll be able to help with that.” Anoj Viswanathan, Founder of Milaap, said, “When a diagnosis hits a patient, it is not just one person but the entire family. It’s a journey filled with questions—questions about the course of treatment, the appropriate hospital, and often the need to relocate to a new city, sometimes with young children. This brings with it so many uncertainties and a sense of instability. The fear of the treatment itself can sometimes take a back seat to manage these overwhelming logistical and emotional challenges. Moving to a new place means not only adjusting to a new language and shelter but also navigating a completely new way of life, far from the comfort and protection of home. This handbook is designed to help people address these challenges and give them the confidence to navigate this journey with greater ease and assurance.” He added, “Creating this handbook has been an incredibly valuable experience for us at Milaap. Collaborating for research with the Telangana government allowed us to ensure that we provide accurate and comprehensive information, empowering patients and caregivers to navigate Hyderabad’s healthcare landscape with confidence. We are extremely grateful to Divya Ma’am and others for guiding us to put this together.” Over the past decade, Hyderabad has become a trusted medical hub, attracting patients from across Telangana and beyond. The city also welcomes over 200,000 international patients annually, solidifying its position as one of India’s top destinations for medical tourism. It boasts a strong healthcare ecosystem with world-class hospitals and specialized centers offering advanced medical technologies and expert care. Renowned government and private institutions like Osmania General Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, CARE Hospitals, KIMS, and Apollo Health City excel in fields such as cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, organ transplants, and pediatric care. With cost-effective, high-quality treatment and top-tier healthcare professionals, Hyderabad is a preferred destination for specialized care across over 30 clinical specialties, including Cardiac Sciences, Oncology, Neurosciences, and Organ Transplants. In addition to logistical support, the handbook ensures access to reliable resources. It includes information on trusted blood banks, medical centers, and other essential services, helping patients and their families connect with the right providers during their stay in Hyderabad. The handbook, available in multiple languages including English, Telugu, Hindi, and Bengali, can soon be accessed on Milaap’s platform and will be distributed through hospitals, NGOs, and support groups across the city.One person died in Ecuador and ports closed across Peru as massive waves up to four meters (13 feet) high pummeled the region, officials said Saturday. Many beaches along the central and northern stretches of the Peruvian coastline were closed to prevent risk to human life, local authorities said. Waves there submerged jetties and public squares, sending residents fleeing to higher ground, according to images on local media. In neighboring Ecuador, the National Secretariat for Risk Management said a body was recovered in the coastal city of Manta. "The Manta Fire Department reported that, at 6:00 am, the body of a missing person was found lifeless in the Barbasquillo sector," the agency announced on social media. Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until January 1, the National Emergency Operations Center said on its X social media account. The municipality of Callao, close to the capital Lima and the location of the country's main port, closed several beaches and barred tourist and fishing boats from venturing out. "These waves are being generated thousands of kilometers away from Peru, off the coast of the United States," navy Captain Enrique Varea told Channel N television. "They are waves generated by a persistent wind on the surface of the ocean that is approaching our coasts," he said. Dozens of small fishing boats and businesses near the sea were affected, according to images broadcast on television and social networks. axl/rmb/nro/acb

Naira appreciates against dollar after Christmas holidaysNoida: Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Infra-backed firm Bayview Projects has submitted the master plan for the development of the first phase of the much-anticipated Noida International Film City and hopes to complete the work within three years post approval, officials have said. For Bayview Projects, Kapoor submitted the master plan to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Tuesday. YEIDA CEO Arun Vir Singh confirmed receiving the master plan and told reporters, “It will be our endeavour to ensure that the plan is approved at the earliest if it conforms to all norms and guidelines.” The ambitious project of the Uttar Pradesh government is to be built on a 1,000-acre land in a public-private partnership in Sector 21 of YEIDA along the Yamuna Expressway near Delhi. About 230 acre will be developed in the first phase. Bayview Projects won the bid on January 31 with the offering of 18 per cent revenue share to the Uttar Pradesh government – the highest among four bidders. Addressing the media alongside Singh, Kapoor detailed his vision for the film city’s development, emphasising its potential to revolutionise filmmaking in India and attract global talent. Kapoor said the first phase of the project would include the completion of sound stages and a dedicated film university. Also Read: Agastya Nanda joins Ranbir Kapoor for Kapoor family’s Christmas lunch “The university is being built to train talent from across the country, particularly Uttar Pradesh, enabling individuals to come with a script and leave with a complete film,” Kapoor said. Facilities will encompass all aspects of production, including post-production, he added. “Filmmakers won’t need to go elsewhere for resources. Everything, including ?equipment and infrastructure, will be available right here,” he said. The first phase, targeted for completion within three years, will serve as a foundation for expanding the film city, he said. Kapoor plans to invite filmmakers from around the world to utilise the infrastructure. “Our aim is to make this a one-stop destination for filmmaking,” he added. Kapoor outlined several standout features of the film city like Virtual Studios, underwater filming facilities, etc. Additionally, there will be a designated floor equipped with advanced technology to replace traditional green screens, enabling actors to visualise scenes on LED screens in real-time, he said. There will also be large water tanks for shooting complex underwater scenes and ship-based sequences, he added. Kapoor envisions a setup similar to Parliament’s visitor galleries, where the public can witness live shooting and interact with directors or actors during breaks, depending on their convenience. Drawing parallels to international filmmaking hubs, Kapoor expressed confidence in positioning Noida International Film City as a global destination. “Once Phase One is ready, we’ll reach out to international filmmakers and directors who’ve shifted from Los Angeles to Canada, Italy, and Spain. Our aim is to provide them with world-class facilities at significantly reduced costs? potentially saving up to 50 per cent,” he said. Kapoor also highlighted the importance of government incentives. “Just as other countries offer subsidies, we’ll work with the central and state governments to secure incentives for filmmakers, making this destination more attractive.” Beyond filmmaking, the film city will also feature auditoriums, hotels, and food and beverage setups, transforming it into a tourist destination. Kapoor said, “Mathura is just an hour-and-a-half away. With proper hospitality, this area could become a magnet for visitors seeking a blend of filmmaking and tourism.” Kapoor also shared plans to begin shooting a film of his own in the Noida Film City to inspire confidence in the project. “I aim to start with one of my own films here after March. Filmmakers often follow trends, and if I lead by example, others will see the potential of this facility.”

Nac's Campos to take the field one last time in hometownThe Pan-Niger Delta Forum has stated that the Niger Delta is the only region in Nigeria that can rightfully claim marginalisation or impoverishment. PANDEF was responding to a Thursday remark made by the Arewa Consultative Forum to President Bola Tinubu, which claimed that the economic policies of his government were impoverishing the North. However, the National Spokesman of PANDEF, Chief Christopher Ominimini, in a statement released on Saturday, stressed that oil, which is found in the Niger Delta region, is the mainstay of the nation’s economy. Yet, the people of the region have not seen corresponding development. Ominimini said that decades of oil exploration and extraction activities in the region had resulted in pollution of farmlands, rivers, and the environment, but the region has yet to see the benefits of this wealth. He expressed dismay that while the revenue from oil extracted from the Niger Delta goes to the Federal Government, revenue from other regions is kept within those regions, which he described as an injustice. The statement read: “Our resources feed the nation, while resources from other geopolitical zones, including the North, are kept for their own use and personal gain.” He continued, “The gold deposits in Northern Nigeria and other parts of the country have not been considered for the benefit of the entire country, but rather for the indigenes and top individual businesses, including foreign nationals like the Chinese and Lebanese, all for individual benefits.” “Why do other regions mine and control their resources, while the oil and gas from the Niger Delta are controlled by the Nigerian state?” Ominimini argued that this selective injustice hurts the nation’s progress, stating, “Selective injustice or justice in a nation usually backfires.” He alleged that the insurgency in Northern Nigeria was linked to the theft of solid minerals, including underground raw gold, and questioned why the government destroyed local petroleum refineries in the Niger Delta while turning a blind eye to illegal mining in the North. Related News ACF suspends chairman for criticising Tinubu’s policies Soldiers arrest 28 suspected oil thieves in N'Delta Lakurawa terror group using drones to track military, civilians — Experts PANDEF also called on the Federal Government to provide a legal framework for artisanal miners to operate. He added that this would create jobs, reduce the waste of Nigeria’s earnings, boost technological knowledge, and decrease corruption, particularly as the country continues to import refined products. Despite the oil wealth in the Niger Delta, Ominimini highlighted that the people of the region do not know how much oil and gas are extracted, as efforts to meter the oil flow stations or the export terminals have been unsuccessful. Furthermore, most of the oil block owners are from regions outside the Niger Delta, reinforcing the lopsidedness of Nigeria’s system. “The Nigerian state is wicked to the Niger Delta Region,” Ominimini said. “The rulers prefer collecting penalties from international oil companies for flaring gas rather than addressing the environmental disaster caused by gas flaring, which could be converted for domestic use and economic purposes.” He went on to say, “Our fishing and farming activities are now impossible as our ecosystem has been destroyed by oil exploitation. Our lifespan is shortened, and we bear the brunt of the oil exploitation alone.” Ominimini lamented that no one in the federal government cared about the plight of the Niger Delta people, but warned, “If things do not change, God will come to our rescue.” He also pointed out that despite the oil found in the Niger Delta, oil block owners are mostly from other regions, and there is little or no corporate social responsibility from the International Oil Companies or the federal government. The statement concluded: “Our people have been excluded from participation in the oil industry. It seems like a well-planned scheme against the people of the Niger Delta. How can the only two executive positions on the NNPCL board be occupied by Northerners? What a shame!” Ominimini also questioned those complaining about marginalisation, saying, “Where were those complaining now when they were in positions of authority?” “The only region that can truly claim marginalisation or impoverishment in Nigeria is the Niger Delta Region,” he concluded. “PANDEF believes that justice must be holistic, and the most impoverished people in Nigeria are those of the Niger Delta. This must be addressed without delay.”

Pregnant Charlotte Crosby suffers more heartbreak as beloved grandma dies on Boxing DayFans are calling Emma Roberts’ son her “mini me.” The actor’s son, Rhodes, celebrated his fourth birthday on Friday, Dec. 27. To mark the occasion, Roberts shared several photos of him on Instagram , starting with a sweet snap of her son smiling wide for the camera. > Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are In another pic, Rhodes lays down in his mom's lap while she took a selfie of the duo. In the last photo of the post, Rhodes stood on top of an arcade game with his mom by his side. A post shared by Emma Roberts (@emmaroberts) “Happy Birthday angel boy,” Roberts wrote in the caption. “4!!” Some fans shared celebratory messages for Rhodes’ birthday while others made a point to call out the uncanny resemblance between the mother and son. “Tell me you’re Emma Roberts’ son without saying anything!” one commenter wrote. “He’s your double!” Another comment read, “I didn’t realize we were cloning people now lol. What a sweetie pie.” “He’s adorable and your mini me for sure!" one commenter pointed out. “I can see the Robert’s blood it runs strong!” an Instagram user added. “Mini you!” another comment read. “Happy birthday.” Rhodes also received a sweet birthday message from his great aunt, Julia Roberts, who wrote in the comments, “happy birthday Rhodeo.” Roberts shares Rhodes with her ex, Garrett Hedlund. The couple split in 2022, and the “American Horror Story” actor got engaged to Cody John in July 2024. Hedlund also shared a sweet Instagram post on Saturday that included several snaps of Rhodes to celebrate his birthday. “Happy 4th Birthday to my dearest Rhodes!” Hedlund wrote in the caption. “My ‘where the roses grow.’ My heart. Here’s to our new year of endless journeys!!!” A post shared by Garrett Hedlund (@garretthedlund) In the past, Roberts has shied away from sharing her son’s face on social media, until a blunder with her mom, Kelly Cunningham. In February 2023, Cunningham posted a photo of Rhodes’ face without her daughter’s permission. Roberts opened up about how she is trying to raise her son to be a gentleman and practice good manners during an April appearance on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. “I’m trying to reinforce the ‘thank you,’ but take away the ‘no,’” she shared. “To things that are simple, like dinnertime: (He says) ‘No, thank you,’ and I’m like, ‘Actually, you’re welcome.’ “I feel like the way to get kids to do stuff, you have to present it in a very grand way, so I’m like, ‘Your bath is ready, sir. Look at all these toys,’” she added. This story first appeared on TODAY.com . More from TODAY :Capricorn – (22nd December to 19th January) Weekly Horoscope Prediction says, Do not compromise on morals Keep the love affair intact through commitment. Do not let minor hiccups test your professional potential. There will be prosperity and your health is also good. Be a caring lover and this can have a positive impact on the relationship. Show more commitment at the office and ensure you diligently handle finance. You are also healthy and fit. Capricorn Love Horoscope This Week Expect minor frictions this week. Some relationships may not work out and you need to work hard to settle things. The first part of the week will be productive and single Capricorns may meet up with someone special at a function or while traveling. Value the relationship. Some love affairs will be toxic and it is wise to come out of it this week. Married couples may tend to show their emotional feelings towards their partner. Capricorn Career Horoscope This Week New opportunities will come up this week. It is your duty to find the right time to utilize the opportunity to strike active career growth. Put ego clashes in the back seat and target the completion of tasks. Be cordial with the team members and utilize communication skills while negotiating with clients. Some professionals will travel abroad for job purposes. Those who aspire to launch a new business can confidently pick the first part of the week. Capricorn Money Horoscope This Week Prosperity will come in and you are good at making smart investment decisions. Traders will see good returns from businesses associated with fashion, manufacturing, banking, pharmaceuticals, and transport. Some Capricorns will also financial assistance from the family of their spouse. You can also invest in multiple sources including stock and shares as the returns will be good. Entrepreneurs can go ahead with expansion plans as the results will be positive. Capricorn Health Horoscope This Week You may go for morning or evening walks as this would improve your blood circulation and improve your fitness considerably. Do not consume junk food and instead have more vegetables. Athletes may develop minor injuries. Seniors may develop sleep-related issues that require special attention. Some children will also have cuts while playing but there is nothing to worry about. Drink plenty of water, and your skin may radiate. 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China’s powerful submarine-grade steel EV chassis absorbs 85% crash energyLance Terry scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Georgia Tech to a 92-49 rout of visiting Alabama A&M on Saturday in Atlanta. Javian McCollum added 18 points, while Jaeden Mustaf chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds, as Georgia Tech (6-7) won its second game in three outings. Baye Ndongo had 10 points for the Yellow Jackets, who shot 54.1 percent (33 of 61) from the field and made 10 of 21 (47.6 percent) on 3-pointers. AC Bryant and Bilal Abdur-Rahman each led the Bulldogs (4-9) with 11 points. Alabama A&M managed to shoot just 20.8 percent (15 of 72) from the field en route to its sixth straight loss. After London Riley's 3-pointer cut the Bulldogs' deficit to 16-15, McCollum's triple began a 12-0 scoring run, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 28-15 with 5:30 remaining in the opening half. Bryant's layup stopped the Yellow Jackets' run, but McCollum scored five straight points to push Georgia Tech's advantage to 15 at the 4:13 mark. The lead expanded to 18 points before Quincy McGriff's layup trimmed the Bulldogs' deficit to 16. Terry's back-to-back triples jump-started a 12-3 run to close the first half with Georgia Tech ahead 50-25. McCollum led all scorers with 18 first-half points, while McGriff led Alabama A&M with seven. Ndongo's dunk to open the second half started a 10-1 Georgia Tech run, stamped with Duncan Powell's triple with 17 minutes left to push the Yellow Jackets' lead to 60-26. After Angok Anyang knocked down a pair of free throws for the Bulldogs, Terry's fourth triple was followed by Naithan George's layup, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 68-35 with 11:49 left. Jaylen Colon and Terry then traded triples, before Georgia Tech's 13-6 spurt was stamped with Ndongo's layup at the 3:33 mark, giving the Yellow Jackets an 84-44 edge. Georgia Tech's dominant day was stamped with baskets from a pair of Yellow Jacket walk-ons, as Emmers Nichols and Marcos San Miguel each tallied their first career points in the closing minutes. --Field Level MediaSyracuse pulls away from pesky Bucknell to snap losing streak

Ravens LB Roquan Smith misses practice Thursday but could play vs. Chargers( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) At the recent InterBEE exhibition, visitors are experiencing Audfly's directional speakers. Wei Ke Audfly Technology email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN25122024003118003196ID1109029789 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.When the 2024 NFL schedule was released, Sunday’s matchup between the Raiders and Saints appeared to be an intriguing revenge game for former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Now, with Carr ruled out for New Orleans after missing the past two games with a hand injury and a concussion, the only intrigue is whether the Raiders will slide further down the 2025 NFL draft order with their second straight win. The Raiders (3-12) beat the Jaguars 19-14 last week to snap a 10-game losing streak and plummet from a top-two pick with the 2-13 Giants to the No. 6 pick. “In the Raiders’ case, another win here really presents draft problems,” Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito said. “It takes them out of the sweepstakes for one of those guys at the top, if it’s (Miami quarterback) Cam Ward or (Colorado quarterback) Shedeur Sanders. “But you still play to win, and we know (coach Antonio) Pierce wants to win.” The favorite flipped in this game from the Saints -21⁄2 to the Raiders -11⁄2 after New Orleans’ 34-0 loss at Green Bay on “Monday Night Football.” “It got adjusted after that all-time inept performance by New Orleans on Monday,” Westgate vice president of risk Ed Salmons said. “It just feels like the Saints are more built to lose this game than the Raiders are. The Saints are really banged up. “With all that being said, I would never bet the Raiders in a game like that because you can’t trust the Raiders on the road laying points.” Salmons noted that the Saints (5-10, 6-9 ATS), who also will be without injured running back Alvin Kamara, almost beat the Commanders at home two weeks ago with the same group of backups in a 20-19 loss. At Station Sports, 58 percent of the tickets are on the Raiders, who have covered three of their last four games. The total is the lowest on the board at 371⁄2. “Which speaks volumes of the lack of offense between these two teams,” Esposito said. “These two teams just aren’t very good.” The Saints and Raiders are each on 4-0 under runs, though 64 percent of the tickets at Station are on the over. New Orleans topped 40 points in each of its first two games this season, but has scored a total of only 47 points in its last four games. The Saints have lost and failed to cover all four games started this season by quarterback Spencer Rattler. “I don’t like the game,” pro sports bettor Jeff Whitelaw said. “But it looks like the Raiders are at least still trying, and the Saints look like they’re in disarray right now.” NFL Challenge picks Here are the Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks for Saturday’s games: Bengals -31⁄2: Doug Fitz, Jay Kornegay Broncos +31⁄2: Lou Finocchiaro, Brent Musburger, Dave Tuley Cardinals +61⁄2: Tuley Rams -61⁄2: Fitz, Musburger Chargers -41⁄2: Musburger Patriots +41⁄2: Fitz, Kelly Stewart Contact reporter Todd Dewey at tdewey@reviewjournal.com. Follow @tdewey33 on X. First touchdown scorer At Caesars Sportsbook Up to 29-1 Alexander Mattison 5-1 Brock Bowers +650 Kendre Miller +650 Jakobi Meyers +750 Ameer Abdullah 11-1 Tre Tucker 11-1 Chris Olave 16-1 Michael Mayer 18-1 Juwan Johnson 20-1 Marquez Valdes-Scantling 21-1 Foster Moreau 23-1 Terrace Marshall Jr. 25-1 Aidan O'Connell 29-1The Ultimate Ranking Of Canned Coffee Brands