ILO empowers Nigerian communities
US billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, has openly criticised Australia’s proposed legislation aimed at restricting social media access for children under the age of 16. The controversial bill, introduced to parliament on Thursday by Australia’s centre-left government, seeks to enforce strict age-verification measures to uphold the age cut-off. It also proposes fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media companies found in systemic violation of the law. Elon Musk, who claims to be the champion of free speech, while responding to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's post said, “Seems like a backdoor way to control access to the Internet by all Australians.” Here's Albanese's post: TODAY: We're introducing our bill to make 16 years the minimum age for social media. — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 20, 2024 ALSO READ | Redmi A4 5G Challengers: Samsung Galaxy A14, Lava Blaze Pro, More Australia Leading The Front The proposed law represents one of the most stringent regulations on social media usage implemented by any country to date. If passed, it would make Australia a pioneer in attempting to tackle the challenges of youth exposure to social media platforms. However, the bill has sparked debates about the practicality of enforcing age verification, the implications for privacy, and the potential impact on tech companies operating within the country. Several nations have pledged to restrict children's access to social media through new laws, but Australia’s proposed policy stands out for its strictness. Unlike other countries, it offers no exceptions for parental consent or pre-existing accounts. For example, France proposed a social media ban for users under 15 last year but included provisions for parental approval. In the US, longstanding regulations require tech companies to obtain parental consent before collecting data from children under 13. Elon Musk has previously clashed with Australia’s centre-left Labor government over its social media policies. He labelled them "fascists" in response to their misinformation law. Earlier this year, X took legal action against an Australian cyber regulator, challenging an order to remove posts related to a bishop’s stabbing in Sydney. The incident led Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to refer to Musk as an “arrogant billionaire.”Vikings withstand Bears' furious rally, win on field goal in OT
DETROIT — Brad Marchand's goal midway through the third period proved to be the winner and the Boston Bruins won their second straight game under interim coach Joe Sacco, beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night. Marchand scored with 8:30 left as the Bruins followed a 1-0 victory over Utah on Thursday in Sacco's debut after he replaced Jim Montgomery, who was dismissed on Tuesday. Marchand's goal was his sixth this season and the 18th of his career against Detroit. Justin Brazeau scored a power-play goal for Boston and Jeremy Swayman made 19 saves. Lucas Raymond scored for the Red Wings, who have lost four of their last five games. Cam Talbot stopped 27 shots. Boston killed off a Red Wings power play in the final 1:22. Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider hit the crossbar with 30 seconds left, and Swayman was able to cover the puck. Takeaways Bruins: Boston's power play, ranked last in the league, is showing signs of life with a man-advantage goal in three straight games. Red Wings: Raymond, who scored 31 goals last season, had just two goals in Detroit's first 18 games. He scored a winner in the final minute against the Islanders on Thursday and converting in the final minute of the first period on Saturday. Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) guards Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Duane Burleson Key moment Detroit was called for icing moments before Marchand's goal, even though a Red Wings player was near the puck when the whistle blew. Boston was able to keep the puck in Detroit's zone after the faceoff and Marchand lifted a shot from the right circle over Talbot's shoulder. Key stat Dylan Larkin's assist on Raymond's goal was the 300th of his career. He's the 15th Red Wings player and 12th Michigan-born player in NHL history to reach that mark. Up next The Bruins host Vancouver on Tuesday, while the Red Wings play at the Islanders on Monday.
The KYY X90D Triple Laptop Screen Extender can add two more screens to a laptop working in mirror or ... [+] extended mode. Some people simply can’t stop working. We used to call them workaholics but they are the kind of people who take their laptop on holiday and spend most of their time in their hotel bedroom posting to their website or fielding emails. If you are one of those people and you’re used to working with multiple displays in the office, the X90D Triple Laptop Screen Extender from KYY might be right up your street. The X90D has been designed to simplify multi-screen setups for laptop users and boost productivity even out of the office or at home where space may be at a premium. The X90D only needs a single cable connection, eliminating wire clutter and creating a cleaner and more efficient workspace. The X90D will work with laptops that support USB video output and the setup process is straightforward, requiring minimal effort. Featuring a larger 15.6-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a sleek 0.2-inch bezel, this triple monitor design will suit laptops with screens ranging from 12 to 17 inches and has a 96% screen-to-body ratio. With its updated design, the extender offers a wide and uninterrupted viewing experience, making it suitable for professionals who need more screen real estate for multitasking or content creation. The KYY X90D Triple Laptop Screen Extender is compatible with Android, Windows and macOS. Each of the X90D’s screens measures 13.6 inches in length and 7.7 inches in width, delivering a Full HD 1080p IPS display with a 178° viewing angle. This provides clear views from a variety of angles so colleagues can gather around the laptop to view content. This Viral Smart Bassinet Is 30% Off With The Snoo Black Friday Sale The 50 Best Black Friday Deals So Far, According To Our Deals Editors Made from a robust CNC-milled shell of aluminum alloy, the X90D feels durable but still has a lightweight feel. The use of aluminum rather than plastic makes the X90D more resistant to wear and tear on the road and is better at cooling. The ultra-thin frame and sturdy construction look good and while providing a functional and portable multiscreen setup. The X90D’s screens can be rotated through 360 degrees, providing flexibility for a multi-screen setup. The extender supports extended, mirror, portrait and single secondary screen modes, enabling users to tailor the setup to suit specific tasks. The integrated 90-degree adjustable kickstand provides secure and stable viewing without wobbling. The X90D from KYY is made from aluminum rather than plastic, making it robust for travel purposes. Compatible with Windows, macOS and Android systems (with driver installation), the X90D can also be customized through its on-screen display settings. Users can adjust brightness, contrast and color temperature for each screen for a personalized experience when working, gaming, video conferencing or watching movies. The X90D triple monitor extender can be sued to manage multiple windows simultaneously, reducing the need to switch between applications on a single screen. With these expanded workspaces, it’s possible to boost efficiency, especially for multitasking workflows such as video editing, software development and virtual meetings. Pricing & Availability: The KYY X90D Triple Laptop Screen Extender is available now from Amazon priced at $399.99. Currently, there is a $130 discount voucher available. Tech Specs:
December 2024 Transformer of the Month: Jill MarloweCaitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as always, has star power LeBron James made his Christmas debut in 2003. Victor Wembanyama was born 10 days later. That’s right: James has been featured on the NBA’s big day for longer than Wembanyama has been alive. And on Wednesday the league’s oldest player and brightest young star will be big parts of the holiday showcase. It’s another Christmas quintupleheader, with Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visiting the New York Knicks, Minnesota going to Dallas for a Western Conference finals rematch, Philadelphia heading to Boston to renew a storied rivalry, James and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and Denver playing at Phoenix. Pro Picks: Chiefs will beat the Steelers and Ravens will edge the Texans on Christmas Day Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL playing games on five out of six days, starting with a doubleheader on Christmas Day featuring four of the AFC’s top five teams. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Then, two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Bears host the Seahawks on Thursday night and there are three games on Saturday, making Sunday’s schedule light at nine games. Falcons drafting Penix no longer a head-scratcher with rookie QB shining in place of benched Cousins It was the most surprising first-round pick in a long time when the Atlanta Falcons chose Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall selection in the NFL draft last April. That came just six weeks after the Falcons had signed free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million in guarantees. But that move is no longer a head-scratcher after Penix's solid starting debut in place of a benched and turnover-prone Cousins. Several teams have fared well with new quarterbacks this season including the Steelers, Broncos, Vikings and Commanders. Lindsey Vonn thinks her new titanium knee could start a trend in skiing. And pro sports in general ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn thinks her new titanium knee could be the start of a trend in ski racing. The 40-year-old American standout had replacement surgery in April and returned to the World Cup circuit after nearly six years last weekend. She says her knee feels “amazing" and that "it’s something to seriously consider for athletes that have a lot of knee problems.” Her surgery was the first of its kind in World Cup skiing. Vonn had a robot-assisted surgery in April with part of the bone in her right knee cut off and replaced by two titanium pieces. She was planning her comeback a month later. Boise State's legacy includes winning coaches and championship moments No. 8 and third-seeded Boise State is preparing for its third trip to the Fiesta Bowl. This time it's in a playoff quarterfinal against No. 5 and sixth-seeded Penn State on New Year’s Eve. Boise State's first appearance on the national stage was in a memorable victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1, 2007. But former coach Chris Petersen said the victory in that bowl three years later over TCU was even more meaningful for the program. Players have mixed feelings about being on the road on Christmas as NFL adds more holiday games OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Games on Christmas aren’t new to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins famously beat the Kansas City Chiefs in a playoff game on Dec. 25, 1971 — a double-overtime classic that still holds the record for the NFL’s longest game. In 2020, New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record with six touchdowns in a game when the Saints beat Minnesota on Christmas. Lately the league has been much more aggressive about scheduling games on Christmas. That's been met with mixed feelings among the players. Baltimore tackle Ronnie Stanley says there is an offensive line Christmas party planned for Friday at center Tyler Linderbaum’s house. Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s plan is to celebrate on Thursday. Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night’s game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls. Referee Jenna Schroeder ejected Embiid with 2 minutes, 59 seconds left in the second quarter. The seven-time All-Star received the first technical for arguing with Schroeder, and received another technical — and ejection — from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed. Embiid was close to Schroeder, but it wasn’t clear from replays whether he made contact with the official. An enraged Embiid charged toward the officials after the ejection and was restrained by teammate Kyle Lowry, head coach Nick Nurse and several assistants. Nikki Glaser uses Prime Video's NFL postgame show appearances to help prepare for Golden Globes INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nikki Glaser has become a familiar face to football fans this season. Her breakthrough performance at the Tom Brady Roast on May 5 paved the way for five appearances on Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” postgame show. Glaser said before last Thursday’s game between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers that doing her “Late Hits” segment was a no-brainer following her success at the Brady roast. Leaving Thunder, Bucks off the NBA's Christmas game list has those teams feeling snubbed Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference and has a MVP candidate in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Milwaukee has the NBA’s leading scorer in Giannis Antetokounmpo. They were the teams that made their way to the NBA Cup final. By any measure, they’re both very good teams. And neither will play on Christmas Day this year. Bah, humbug. The NBA faces the same challenge every summer, figuring out which 10 teams will get the honor of playing on Christmas Day. But the Bucks and Thunder are right to feel snubbed.
London's NHS 'will be in better place' under decade-long plans, minister vowsExplore Italian Excellence in Mumbai: Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia Showcase Italian Design, Art, Music, and Technology from November 28 to December 2, 2024′′ – Mumbai, India, Italian Tourism, Global Cultural ExchangeFormula 1 legend Michael Schumacher’s family is celebrating the happy news he is set to become a grandfather for the first time with the racing icon’s son weighing in. Daughter Gina and her husband Iain Bethke took to social media this week to reveal they were expecting their first child, a baby girl, next year. Gina, a professional horse rider, shared the news with a series of adorable photos on Instagram . Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The photos showed a pony next to a saddle, mini cowboy boots, a denim jacket and a bunch of pink balloons. “My new rider, coming April 2025,” a sign says in front of the pony. The post is captioned: “Impatiently awaiting the arrival of our little girl.” It will be the first grandchild of Michael and Corinna Schumacher, who also have a son, Mick, together. The news was celebrated by the entire family, including by soon-to-be uncle Mick, who commented “so excited” and a love heart on his sister’s post. Mick, who followed in his father’s footsteps to become a professional race car driver, recently left the Formula 1 to pursue a career in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Gina shares memories of her father on his birthday each January. “Happy birthday Papa! Throwback to one of many of our adventures,” she wrote this year, sharing a photo of herself with Mick and Michael before a skydive. Last year’s post included the trademark hashtag #keepfighting. Gina and Iain married in September in Mallorca. There were initial reports that Schumacher attended the ceremony, but former F1 star and friend Johnny Herbert called those rumours “fake news” . Schumacher has not been seen by people outside his extremely strict inner-circle since the fateful ski accident that almost took his life in 2013. His exact condition is unknown, at the will of Corinna, who has kept it notoriously and meticulously private since the accident in the French Alps. So the recent wedding sighting obviously created a huge stir. The wedding was held in a $50 million Spanish villa, and security was also hired to, supposedly to protect Schumacher from “the possibility of attention from outside the wedding”. The villa was reportedly converted into “a medical sanctuary” that could provide hospital-level care around the clock for the seven-time F1 world champion. Doctors and nurses were also reportedly present, and details about guests having their phones confiscated at the door all added fuel to the fire. But Herbert has hosed down the flames last month . “It (Schumacher’s life) will always be a closed shop,” Herbert said. “The most recent rumour was he attended his daughter’s wedding. “Unfortunately, from what I understand, that was all A1 fake news and no truth in it.” In May this year the Schumacher family settled a high-profile dispute with a German magazine. Schumacher appeared on the front cover of German publication Die Aktuelle in April 2023 under the headline “Michael Schumacher, the first interview”. The publishers left a small hint on the front page that it wasn’t real, with a strap saying the interview “sounded deceptively real”. But the article otherwise appeared real, with artificially generated ‘quotes’ from Schumacher about his health and family. The Schumacher family received compensation payment of 200,000 euros ($327,065 AUD) for the fake interview which used artificial intelligence.