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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sophia Huang Xuekin, 36, was arrested in 2021 while studying in the UK.58 minutes agoA prominent female Chinese #MeToo activist has been sentenced to five years in prison for “subversion of state power.”Sophia Huang Xueqing was convicted and sentenced on Friday, nearly 10 months after her trial.Wang Jianbing, a labor activist who was tried alongside Huang, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Huang, 36, is one of the most prominent voices in China’s #MeToo movement and has reported groundbreaking stories of sexual abuse victims. She also spoke out about the misogyny…
This Bridgerton-inspired dress is gorgeousR. Vivimos”Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some products through these links.”When the summer heat is intense, we tend to gravitate towards dresses that give us a decidedly cool feeling. This is perfectly in line with the cottagecore fashion trend. In many ways, this trend is the new season’s BridgertonIn The Bride, members of the Bridgerton and Featherington families can frequently be seen attending balls, strolling the promenade, or poring over the latest letters from Lady Whistledown, who is known for her pastel colors, floral ruffles, and puffy sleeves.If you want to…
Conor McGregor has only fought four times in the UFC since 2016 [Getty Images]The June 29 bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 303 has been canceled.The 35-year-old Irishman was scheduled to compete for the first time since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.UFC president Dana White said on X that the welterweight bout was canceled due to McGregor’s injury.This marks the first time the former two-division champion has been forced to miss a UFC fight due to injury.The original co-main event between light heavyweights Jamahal Hill and Carlos Ulberg was also…
Matthew Miller said it was beyond his “area of expertise.”US officials were asked about Pakistan’s loss to newcomers the US in a T20 World Cup match. Responding to the question at a press conference, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said it was outside his “area of expertise”.#clock | When asked about the US victory over Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said: “I often get into trouble when I try to comment on things outside my area of expertise, but the Pakistan cricket team certainly…” pic.twitter.com/xHxQ0AxuBE— Ani (@ANI) June 14, 2024″I often get…
Matthew Miller said it was beyond his “area of expertise.”US officials were asked about Pakistan’s loss to newcomers the US in a T20 World Cup match. Responding to the question at a press conference, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said it was outside his “area of expertise”.#clock | When asked about the US victory over Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said: “I often get into trouble when I try to comment on things outside my area of expertise, but the Pakistan cricket team certainly…” pic.twitter.com/xHxQ0AxuBE— Ani (@ANI) June 14, 2024″I often get…
A Chinese court on Friday found activist Sophia Huang Xueqing, an independent journalist known for her role in China’s #metoo movement, and labor activist Wang Jianbing guilty of “inciting subversion of state power,” advocates said.In a closed trial at the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court, Huang was sentenced to five years in prison and Wang to three and a half years. The two men have already been in custody for nearly three years, and the time they have served will be added to their sentences.The guilty verdict marks the latest blow to civil society in China, where budding social movements are…
Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has raised tens of millions of dollars from prominent tech investors, including Jeff Bezos, with a mission to take on Google in the information search business.But the company’s AI-powered search chatbot is already facing challenges as some news outlets have spoken out against its business practices and tech giants Google, and now Apple, are increasingly embedding similar AI features into their core products.Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has spent much of the past week defending the company after it published a summary news article that contained similar information and language to a Forbes investigation without citing…
If you’ve seen a lot of posts on social media featuring the Netflix homepage layout and the words “My Best Day,” you’re not alone. Read on to find out more about this trend that’s spreading like wildfire on social media. “My Best Day” trend takes social media by storm | Credit: YouTube New Delhi: Social media trends are spreading every day. Every day, there is something that people like and instantly fall in love with on the online media platforms. And that trend spreads in no time. Currently, one such trend is going viral – the social media “My Best…
Alamo Colleges Area: 2024 Best Award Winner, No. 8 Students at this higher education institution are not the only ones learning. advertisement Artificial intelligence is a hot topic right now, so last year the Alamo Colleges District’s workforce development team introduced new learning experiences to educate staff about advancements in AI and its many capabilities and limitations for both faculty and students. “We recognized that AI poses unique challenges and opportunities, and we encouraged our faculty and staff to create and provide valuable resources,” explains Esteban Ramon, Learning and TD Specialist at Alamo Colleges. The institution offers a variety of…
CNN — The recent arrests of eight Tajik nationals with suspected ties to ISIS have raised concerns among national security officials that a dangerous affiliate of the splinter terrorist group could carry out attacks on US soil, according to multiple US officials who spoke to CNN. Members of the group initially entered the United States at the southern border and applied for asylum under U.S. immigration law. It is unclear whether they entered the country at the same time or in the same places. Officials said the men had already been vetted by immigration authorities and allowed into the country…