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South Africa's anti-immigrant protests should prompt a zero-tolerance policy—for dictators in the continent
22+ min ago (592+ words) As betrayals go, South Africa turning its back on its continent is particularly brutal. Between 1960 and 1994, when South Africa’s liberation movements were banned and leaders like Nelson Mandela were imprisoned by its apartheid government, African countries established camps and schools…...
Uses and Abuses on Campus of the Freedom of Information Act
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (314+ words) We need to shame and condemn those who abuse the FOIA system to spy on professors and other public employees. This month marks the 60th anniversary of the federal Freedom of Information Act. FOIA, and its statewide versions, have brought a…...
Japan mulls "voice rights" to protect against unauthorized AI use
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (214+ words) TOKYO - The government on Monday began discussing legal responses to the unauthorized use of images and voices of Japanese celebrities and voice actors, proposing to extend protection to voices to stem the proliferation of artificial intelligence-created fake videos. An initial…...
Business News | Government Examining Responses from Messaging Platforms on Proposed Username Feature: Source
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (301+ words) Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The government is examining responses submitted by multiple messaging platforms on the proposed introduction of a username feature and will take a decision after assessing the implications and the reasons cited…...
World News | BSO Azad Accuses Pakistani State of Rising Extrajudicial Killings in Balochistan
2+ hour ago (72+ words) Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Baloch Students Organization-Azad has accused the Pakistani state of intensifying what it described as a campaign of enforced disappearances and staged killings in Balochistan, while announcing a week-long social media…...
'Self-immolation, squatter evictions': Why Nepal's Gen Z protesters are back on the streets
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (753+ words) Public anger is mounting against Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah as protests over the eviction of landless squatters and growing frustration among young people converge into a major political challenge for his newly formed government. The unrest intensified after…...
The promise and perils of Jewish power | The Times of Israel
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (23+ words) Can Zionism survive a crisis of its own making? We explore whether Zionism has adequately reckoned with its own vulnerabilities, assumptions, and failures....
World News | JSFM Stages Protest, Criticises Pakistan Authorities over Missing Political Activists
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (62+ words) Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a press release, JSFM stated that a large number of party members, supporters and residents participated in the demonstration, carrying banners and placards calling for an end to enforced disappearances…...
Republican Bills Could Dismantle Education Department
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (257+ words) The package of bills was announced by Rep. Tim Walberg, chair of the education committee. Bill Clark/CQ–Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images House Republicans introduced a slew of bills Thursday that they say will “rightsize” the Department of…...
Bakersfield Settles With Professor Suing Over DEI Principles
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (417+ words) Bakersfield College history professor Daymon Johnson secured a settlement last week after a three-year legal battle with the college and its district over the California Community College system’s requirements for faculty related to diversity, equity, inclusion and access. Bakersfield College…...