On life and liberty: human rights leaders take concerns about youth justice to United Nations
Advocates have lodged a complaint with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, alleging that the way First Nations children are treated in the criminal justice system is costing lives…
Sri Lankan activists protest dog round-up ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Animal rights activists in Sri Lanka protested the round-up of stray dogs ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Authorities in Colombo and Anuradhapura engaged dog catchers to impound strays, sparking outrage from locals who care for these community dogs. Protesters urged New Delhi to halt the cruel removal…
On the issue of AI copyright, Blair Institute favors tech bros over Cool Britannia
Think tank report backs data mining for machine learning, leaving artists and rights holders behind Opinion Former UK prime minister Tony Blair became famous for standing shoulder to shoulder with allies, even though the fallout from the Iraq war forever sullied his reputation. Nonetheless, the institute that bears his name makes it clear who it…
DOGE Lands at NEH
DOGE has made landfall at the National Endowment for the Humanities. They are demanding roughly $175 million out of an…
SOLVED! Shoe with Human Foot Found on Beach in 2008 IDENTIFIED
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Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme Busted for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Trafficking Victim
Romanian authorities have charged actor Jean-Claude Van Damme with crimes related to human trafficking, A complaint filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) said the 64-year-old knowingly engaged in sex with women trafficked by a group led by Morel Bolea, according to Antena 3…Mechanistic insights into dengue virus inhibition by a clinical trial compound NITD-688
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 13, April 2025. SignificanceDengue virus (DENV) is the most important mosquito-borne flavivirus affecting humans, yet no effective therapies exist. NITD-688 represents a promising panserotype DENV drug candidate currently in Phase II clinical trials. Understanding the …
Law Association wants ‘savings law clause’ removed
The Law Association (LATT) wants the savings law clause in the Constitution removed. The clause “saves” colonial-era laws from being challenged on constitutional grounds, even if they conflict with fundamental rights. In a statement on April 2, the association said the recent ruling from the Court of Appeal in the Jason Jones’ case…
Organoid model integrates microglia to study inflammation in brain
Organoids have revolutionized science and medicine, providing platforms for disease modeling, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. While not exact replicas of human organs, they offer significant insights…