Hornets vs. Heat Injury Report Today – November 27A Merrimack County Superior Court judge delivered an early-but-significant victory to Attorney General John Formella’s sweeping lawsuit that accuses Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp of using marketing methods that mentally and physically harm young children. Lawyers for Meta had moved to dismiss the suit Formella brought last October but denial of that motion means the five-count claim will go forward. Judge John Kissinger cited the clout of these platforms in making a critical finding that the state has “sovereign interest” and jurisdiction over Meta’s designs due to the potential impact on the mental health of young people. “13.49% of the under-eighteen population are active monthly Facebook users and 35% are active monthly Instagram users,” Kissinger wrote in a detailed, 56-page ruling. “Teenagers in New Hampshire have also suffered from declining mental health since 2011. The state has an interest in protecting the mental health of its youngest population. The court sees no reason to distinguish between physical and mental health in this context.” In another key decision, Kissinger said the First Amendment gave Meta no immunity from lawsuit because the state was targeting the design of the platform and not the specific content on social media. He also decided that the product liability and consumer protection laws applied in this case because the design of the platform was by itself a commercial product. “Thus, because Meta has designed a product, placed that product in the stream of commerce, marketed it, and profited from it, Meta has a duty to reasonably design the Social Media Platforms,” Kissinger ruled. The decision also rejected Meta’s argument it was exempt from liability under the federal Communications Decency Act because the suit targets the company’s design of addictive features of its apps and not as a publisher of content. “This ruling is the first step toward holding Meta accountable for its actions in New Hampshire. This is a clear victory for the people of New Hampshire, particularly our children, who are increasingly vulnerable to the addictive and harmful features embedded in social media platforms,” Formella said in a statement. “Meta’s business model thrives by exploiting teenagers’ attention, and today’s decision sends a message that the court will allow the State’s case seeking accountability from the social media giant for its harmful conduct to proceed.” Earlier in 2023, 33 other attorneys general brought a similar joint action against Meta in a California federal court, charging the company with hooking young children on their platforms, which prosecutors maintain has led to higher rates of anxiety, depression and insomnia. New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont are among eight states and the District of Columbia that brought their own suits in state courts. “New Hampshire will not stand by while our children’s mental and emotional health is put at risk for the sake of profit,” Formella added. Meta is the world’s largest social media company. Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram each has more than a billion users. Last June, the state brought a similar suit against the makers of TikTok, the wildly-popular platform that allows users to create, share and distribute short videos. Gov. Chris Sununu said these suits were Formella's response to the executive order he signed in the spring of 2023 that directed state agencies to develop curriculum aimed at reducing social media harms. klandrigan@unionleader.comphilippine superhero 。

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Over 400 Jamaicans gathered in Kingston on Sunday for the Run for Rights 5K Walk and Run, an event organised by Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ). Marking JFJ’s 25th anniversary, the event aimed to raise awareness about critical human rights issues in Jamaica while fostering community solidarity. Participants wore colourful outfits representing key advocacy themes: blue for human rights, yellow for child rights, green for climate justice, and purple for victims of gender-based and domestic violence. The initiative underscored JFJ’s mission to create a Jamaica free from discrimination and violence. Speaking at the event, Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby lauded JFJ’s efforts to promote justice and equality. “This initiative not only brings awareness to critical issues but also mobilises the community to take meaningful action,” said Mayor Swaby. JFJ’s Executive Director, Mikel Jackson, expressed gratitude to attendees, emphasising the significance of collective action. “Your presence here today shows the power of unity. Every step taken is a step toward raising awareness and a stronger sense of responsibility to protect the most vulnerable in our society,” she said. In a news release, JFJ highlighted significant milestones, including justice for Michael Gayle, a mentally ill man reportedly beaten to death by security forces. JFJ successfully brought the case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), resulting in a $3 million compensation for Gayle’s family. JFJ noted its ongoing advocacy in cases like those of Matthew Lee and Mario Deane. In 2023, the organisation documented 289 cases out of over 300 reports for closer monitoring. Beyond legal advocacy, JFJ has expanded its outreach programs, including mobile legal clinics for marginalised individuals and school-based interventions to prevent youth involvement in legal conflicts. While the primary goal of the Run for Rights was to raise awareness, any net proceeds will support JFJ’s legal and advocacy programs, JFJ said. As JFJ looks ahead, the organisation says it remains steadfast in advancing social justice and empowering vulnerable communities through education and advocacy.

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Fiorentina’s Bove ‘stable’ after collapse as Napoli remain on topThe D3football.com Region 5 football team was announced Wednesday, and the Quad-Cities region was well represented. Among the local selections were three Augustana College standouts. Running back Mike DiGioia was a second-team offensive selection and teammates Joren Clem (kicker) and Breyden Smith (wide receiver/return man) were second-team specialists. Three former area prep standouts — Tucker Kinney, Kade Tippet, and Tevin Baker — played their way back onto the all-region team again this fall. NCAA Division III realigned Division III football into six regions in 2021. Region 5 includes the American Rivers Conference, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), the Midwest Conference and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Kinney, a former Central DeWitt High School standout who is now a fifth-year senior at Wartburg, was a first-team offensive tackle selection. It was the third straight season he was named a first-team all-region selection. He helped the American River Conference champion Knights to a 10-2 mark this fall, their season ending last Saturday in a 24-14 home NCAA Division III playoff loss to Bethel University. Tippet, a senior on the Central College team and former North Scott High School prep, was selected as a second-team selection at offensive tackle, helping the Dutch to an 8-2 record. He was a third-team All-Region 5 selection last season. Baker, a fifth-year senior at Monmouth College from Kewanee, was a repeat second-team selection as a defensive end. The Midwest Conference Defensive MVP helped the Fighting Scots to an 8-3 record this fall as he finished with seven sacks, 16 TFLs and 11 pass breakups. This season marked the second in a row Augustana (4-6, 3-6 CCIW) had three players earn all-region spots. “Congrats to Mikey, Joren and Breyden,” Augie coach Steve Bell said in a social media post. “Tremendous men and so glad they got recognized for their outstanding talent on the field. Game changers for Augie football.” DiGioia (senior, Schaumburg, Illinois) was the CCIW's top rusher this past season, finishing with 1,055 yards and the only player in the CCIW to surpass the 1,000-yard mark. He also led the league in yards per game at 105.5 and was second in rushing touchdowns with 10. DiGioia is the first Augustana running back in 19 seasons to earn all-region honors. Clem (senior, Columbus, Ohio) is the first Augustana punter/kicker since 2011 to land all-region honors. He was 10-for-12 on field goals and had a long of 45 yards this year. He also served as the team's punter and was second in the CCIW in punts inside the 20-yard line with 14. Smith (junior, Arlington Heights, Illinois) led the CCIW in both total punt return yards (217) and punt return average (18.1) and was sixth in kick return yardage (440/23.2 yards per kick). On offense, Smith was top 10 in the conference in nearly all receiving categories, including fourth in both receptions (59) and receptions per game (5.9). There were 31 players from CCIW schools represented on the All-Region 5 team. Those selections included a pair of North Central standouts who earned both the offensive and defensive Region 5 Player of the Year honors. Cardinals’ quarterback Luke Lehnen earned the D3football.com 2024 All-Region 5 offensive honor for the second year in a row, and defensive tackle John Sullivan was the Region 5 Defensive Player of the Year. Lehnen (fifth-year, Chatham, Illinois) has completed 152 of 220 passes for 2,589 yards and 33 touchdowns against five interceptions. He has added 845 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 68 carries, averaging 12.4 yards per carry. Sullivan (junior, Lake Villa, Illinois) has recorded 131⁄2 tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries and five sacks for the Cardinals this season. He has 50 total tackles, 28 of them solo, as well as a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a defense allowing 12.4 points per game this season. North Central coach Brad Spencer, who has led the Cardinals to a 12-0 record and another trip to the Division III national quarterfinals where they host Springfield College at noon Saturday, is the Region 5 Coach of the Year. It’s his first selection as a D3football.com regional Coach of the Year. DiGioia Smith Clem Kinney Tippet Baker Get local news delivered to your inbox! sports writer/golf editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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The following discussion is just food for thought, based on recent measures from the stock market regulator SEBI to curb speculative activity in the futures and options (F&O) segment. One of these was to increase the instruments’ contract value from ₹5 lakh to ₹15-20 lakh, making it tougher for retail traders to participate in the F&O segment. Perhaps, a simple trading product can offer a solution for SEBI’s concern about retail participation while allowing traders to get F&O exposure. SEBI can permit brokerages to apply for a separate licence to start a trading fund. The minimum investment in the fund can be ₹2 lakh in line with the optimal capital needed to previously trade in the F&O segment. Brokerage firms can pool retail money into the fund that can take exposure to F&O. There are a couple of advantages with this structure. One, it addresses SEBI’s concern that retail traders lose money in the F&O segment because they do not appreciate the risks associated with these instruments. In the proposed set-up, professional traders will manage the money. And two, the capital required to take exposure in the fund will be affordable for individuals who were earlier trading in the F&O segment. It is important that the brokerage firms have an incentive to offer such funds. Why? Unlike typical equity mutual funds that do not trade frequently, funds in the F&O segment must trade actively. That requires time and effort. Therefore, the funds should be allowed to charge a high flat fee of, say, 2% on the investment value. A performance fee, as paid to hedge funds and private equity funds, would be desirable but difficult to implement. Why? As with mutual funds, the funds ought to disclose the daily net asset value. Redemption must be allowed on any business day without lock-in period, as the funds will invest in short-dated tradable instruments. Such short-dated fund structures make it difficult to compute and manage performance fees. This idea is aimed at spurring a discussion among players to explore avenues for retail traders to access the F&O segment, respecting SEBI’s concern about speculative trading. The idea necessitates regulatory steps from SEBI to allow such funds to be introduced. Note that, unlike mutual funds, pooled funds can be absolute-return products, with no performance benchmarks. (The author offers training programmes for individuals to manage their personal investments) Comments

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