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Shiona McCallumSenior tech reporter Getty ImagesChildren are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by parents, according to new research.So-called “sharenting” – documenting a child’s special moments on social media – has become commonplace, but academics now warn this could come with unexpected risks.University of Southampton researchers said their findings indicated it increased the risk of children becoming the victims of cyber-crime.”These findings highlight the serious risks which children can face when photos and videos of them are shared widely on social media,” the NSPCC child…

XThe man who was caught on camera snatching a hat off a young boy at the US Open has said he made a “huge mistake” after footage of the incident went viral. Piotr Szczerek, a Polish chief executive of a paving firm, said he was “convinced” tennis star Kamil Majchrzak had been “passing his hat in my direction”.”I know I did something that seemed like consciously collecting a memento from a child,” he wrote in a statement. “This wasn’t my intention, but it doesn’t change the fact that I hurt the boy and disappointed the fans.”The video, taken during Majchrzak’s…

Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, delivered a knockout punch Monday at the Venice Film Festival. The A24 film had its world premiere Monday night inside Sala Grande and the audience went wild, responding with a 15-minute standing ovation. It proved to be a special night for Johnson as Kerr also made the trek to Venice for the showing where they were joined by co-star Emily Blunt. Amid cheers of “DJ,” “Benny” and “Emily,” the audience went wild as all four — Johnson, Blunt, Safdie and Kerr — were…

NewsFeedAn organiser of the second People’s Conference for Palestine in the US city of Detroit had a chance to speak to Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud during a live discussion on Gaza. This is what they said to each other.Published On 1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

Name: Clanker.Age: 20 years old.Appearance: Everywhere, but mostly on social media.It sounds a bit insulting. It is, in fact, a slur.What kind of slur? A slur against robots.Because they’re metal? While it’s sometimes used to denigrate actual robots – including delivery bots and self-driving cars – it’s increasingly used to insult AI chatbots and platforms such as ChatGPT.I’m new to this – why would I want to insult AI? For making up information, peddling outright falsehoods, generating “slop” (lame or obviously fake content) or simply not being human enough.Does the AI care that you’re insulting it? That’s a complex and…

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Among the many men and women of the hour during this weekend’s Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, Ethan Hawke was soaring arguably higher than even some the other featured guests, due to having two very different films in the program, one a directorial effort and the other an awards-attention-attracting starring role. He also received a Telluride medallion and tribute as part of the festivities — a moment of triumph that stands at odds with some of the tougher times experienced by the two musical figures who are the subjects of his respective films, “Highway 99: A Double Album,” his documentary…

148 The Lagos State Police Command has placed restrictions on activities surrounding the ongoing Egungun festival, warning that masquerades and their followers must confine their outings to designated points and approved celebration venues. The directive, according to the police, is meant to safeguard lives, prevent violence, and ensure that the rights of other religious and cultural groups are not violated during the celebrations. In a statement released on Sunday by the spokesperson of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police said the measure became necessary following reports of clashes, disturbances, and property damage linked to rival Egungun groups in different…

Rob DemovskySep 1, 2025, 02:29 PM ETCloseRob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA.GREEN BAY, Wis. — New Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons has been dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back and he may receive an injection before Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions if needed to help him play, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.Before trading Parsons last week, the…

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina concluded his 10-year tenure as 8th President of the African Development Bank Group with a visit to the Republic of Djibouti where he met with the country’s President, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. President Guelleh praised Adesina for his vision and unwavering commitment to Africa’s development. “We are grateful to you. You have shown us what a dignified Africa can achieve with will and determination. You have brought Africa to the global stage, and working with you has opened a new way of thinking about our development,” said President Guelleh. Adesina thanked the Djiboutian Head of State for…