1+ hour, 16+ min ago (596+ words) What do young people think about it? Our team of 14 leading researchers from around the country interviewed 86 young people from around Australia, aged between 12 and 15, to find out. The social media ban, which was legislated 12 months ago, has attracted considerable media coverage and controversy. But largely missing from these conversations has been the voices of young people themselves. This is a problem, because research shows that including young people's voices is best practice for developing policy that upholds their rights, and allows them to flourish in a digital world. There's also evidence that when it comes to public policy concerning young people and their use of technology, discussion often slips into a familiar pattern of moral panic. This view frames young people as vulnerable and in need of protection, which can lead to sweeping'fixes" without strong evidence of effectiveness. Our…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (608+ words) Last month, the federal government released the results of a rapid review into bullying. Among the recommendations, it encouraged schools to mobilise students to be'upstanders. Releasing the review, Education Minister Jason Clare described upstanders as'people who are prepared to stand up, not walk past the problem. On the face of it, this makes sense " if students stand up for their peers and call out bullying, perpetrators may stop and victims will be better off, right? But international peer-reviewed research does not support this. In fact, research suggests that actively encouraging students to be upstanders to bullying may even be counterproductive. For example, if a student is ridiculing a peer about their appearance, other students who notice this behaviour might step in and tell them to stop. Many programs promoted to Australian schools focus strongly on mobilising bystanders. But most have…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (162+ words) Invaders Attack Vyshhorod With Drones Carrying Cluster Munitions, Military Expert Says. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by Serhii Beskrestnov, head of the Radio Technology Center, on Facebook. According to him, the Shaheds dropped ammunition on the city and then stru Invaders Attack Vyshhorod With Drones Carrying Cluster Munitions, Military Expert Says According to him, the Shaheds dropped ammunition on the city and then struck houses in the city. "I am an honest person and I do not consider all enemy strikes on residential buildings to be deliberate, but in situations like this, when three UAVs are pre-programmed to attack a peaceful city, and with cluster munitions at that, I have nothing to say," Beskrestnov noted. As reported by Ukrinform, a Russian drone attack in Vyshhorod caused a fire in a high-rise buildin and destroyed a private house. There were…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (411+ words) The tech entrepreneur expressed optimism about expanding Starlink operations to India, which would mark a significant step in the company's goal of connecting underserved regions globally. Musk's remarks signal a possible expansion of Starlink services into India, a market with high demand for improved connectivity, particularly in rural and underserved areas. "SpaceX is doing great work with the Starlink programme, providing low-cost, reliable internet throughout the world, and hopefully, India. We'd love to be operating in India. That would be great. We are operating in 150 different countries now, with Starlink," Musk said. Musk emphasized that Starlink aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to areas where traditional networks are unavailable or limited. The programme uses thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites to provide coverage worldwide. Musk explained the technical foundation of Starlink, emphasizing the low-Earth orbit satellites. "They're at an altitude of…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (352+ words) Why Calls To 'Tax The Rich' Are Loud, Popular And Rarely Successful. The idea of clamping down on the rich often enjoys large public support. In practice, it rarely succeeds " even when citizens can vote directly on it. Why not? This content was published on November Why Calls To 'Tax The Rich' Are Loud, Popular And Rarely Successful As part of the democracy team, I report on the dynamic relationship between citizens and their institutions in Switzerland and abroad. Born in Ireland, I have a BA in European Studies and MA in International Relations. I've been at SWI swissinfo since 2017. Inequality is unpopular in the European Union (EU). Across the 27-country bloc, 65% of people would support a tax on the wealthiest 0.001%, a 2024 EurobarometerExternal link survey found. But last year, an effort to kickstart such an idea fell flat when an…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (96+ words) Parts Of Sumy Left Without Power After Russian Strikes. The local energy company Sumyoblenergo said this in a post on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. Due to Russia's military aggression, part of Sumy is without power. In addition, hourly sche "Due to Russia's military aggression, part of Sumy is without power. In addition, hourly scheduled outages remain in effect," the company said. Energy workers are working to restore the power supply, the company added. On November 30, Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in the Sumy region, causing disruptions to electricity and water supplies in the Sumy district....

9+ hour, 9+ min ago (642+ words) Fort Lauderdale, United States: Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hailed Lionel Messi as "extraordinary" after the Argentine superstar steered the club into their first MLS Cup final with a 5-1 thrashing of New York City FC on Saturday. A Tadeo Allende hat-trick and goals from Mateo Silvetti and Telasco Segovia sent a revitalised Miami roaring into Major League Soccer's championship game next Saturday at their home field in Fort Lauderdale. While Messi did not get on the scoresheet, the 38-year-old provided a crucial, classy assist for Miami's third goal scored by Silvetti that effectively killed off the game as New York chased an equaliser. "Leo has accustomed us to the extraordinary," Mascherano said of his former Barcelona and Argentina team-mate. "He's someone extraordinary, someone we'll never see again. Today, perhaps we're surprised that he didn't score, but he gave us peace…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago (318+ words) A senior official said the 15-day, multi-state Territorial Army recruitment rally conducted by 113 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) - Rajput - concluded on Saturday, culminating in one of the most meticulously planned, flawlessly executed and widely attended military recruitment initiatives witnessed in the Northeast in recent years. He said the vast turnout, including youth from remote, high-altitude and previously sensitive regions, reflected not only strong national aspiration but also the prevailing atmosphere of stability and assured movement across the region. This landmark rally stood out for the professional excellence and operational finesse displayed by 113 Territorial Army Rajput, whose comprehensive planning, disciplined supervision and uncompromising commitment to fairness, transparency and merit shaped every day of the event. According to the official, the unit's ability to seamlessly manage thousands of candidates across multiple testing stations over two consecutive weeks in a Counter-Insurgency (CI) environment speaks to…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago (63+ words) U.S. Human Rights Group Sues Apple Over Mineral Sourcing Deception. A Washington-based human rights organization has initiated legal proceedings against Apple, alleging the technology corporation has misled purchasers by falsely guaranteeing that minerals in its prod U.S. Human Rights Group Sues Apple Over Mineral Sourcing Deception SLEEK Signs Long-Term Partnership To Revolutionize Digital Culture With Universal Profiles On LUKSO...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago (385+ words) The dish has long been a staple in impoverished settlements in the Philippines, where families rely on it as a low-cost source of protein. It is made from discarded leftovers that are cleaned and cooked again. Its roots date back to the 1960s, when economic hardship prompted many people to migrate to crowded cities. Scavengers search for food scraps early each morning. Then, they sell them to small vendors. These vendors chop the pieces, add spices, and deep-fry everything to create a filling meal. For many households, the low cost of 20-30 pesos (under "150) makes it the only option they can afford. However, the viral videos have become a point of controversy. The controversy started with Chinese travel influencer Baozou Brother. With over 6.5 million followers, the vlogger posted a video trying the'second-hand fried chicken" in some poor areas of the Philippines, the…...