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Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' but worries about a backlash

Ali Junejo (left) and Alina Khan portray a married man and a transgender woman who kindle a romance in Pakistani director Saim Sadiq's award-winning film Joyland.Oscilloscope Laboratories The Pakistani movie Joyland has made headlines around the world for its ground-breaking depiction of a love story between a married cisgender man and a transgender woman in the city of Lahore.

UK Crypto Tax Advisors Welcome Proposed Changes to DeFi Lending, Staking Treatment

Camomile Shumba is a CoinDesk regulatory reporter based in the UK.She previously worked as an intern for Business Insider and Bloomberg News.She does not currently hold value in any digital currencies or projects.Tax advisors in the U.K. have welcomed proposed rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and staking activities, calling it a positive step that offers some "certainty" for the crypto industry.
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Possible gas explosion badly damages SF home, victim hospitalized

San Francisco Fire Department The San Francisco Fire Department rescued a victim from a severe explosion at a Richmond neighborhood home Friday morning.While details are still under investigation, the fire department is looking at a propane appliance as the possible culprit.According to SFPD Capt.Jonathan Baxter, firefighters responded around 9:30 a.m. to find a single-family home with "signs indicative of an explosion."
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What Is Bluesky and Why Are People Clamoring to Join It?

The buzz this week around Bluesky, a new social media platform being called Twitter 2.0, has been intense.Prominent Twitter users such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, and the model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen have joined.Thousands of others are begging for invitations to it.

Google parent Alphabet is still making bank, but faces fierce competition in search and generative AIs

Bottom line: Like other big tech companies, Google has been able to navigate the ongoing economic storm with little impact on its financial performance overall.However, the search giant faces significant challenges ahead as it struggles to catch up with others in the generative AI race.Google says it made revenues totaling $69.8 billion in the first quarter of 2023, which is a three percent year-over-year increase but a modest result compared to the $76 billion recorded in the previous quarter.

Content creators of color question whether Twitter Blue is worth the price after Elon Musk's takeover

Since last fall, Twitter has seen tremendous, and for some users, not so favorable changes as a result of Elon Musk's purchase of the platform.Said changes include the overhaul of its verification process, which now permits anyone to get a blue check mark on their profile.As part of the overhaul, verification is now under a subscription model.
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Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' but worries about a backlash

Ali Junejo (left) and Alina Khan portray a married man and a transgender woman who kindle a romance in Pakistani director Saim Sadiq's award-winning film Joyland.Oscilloscope Laboratories The Pakistani movie Joyland has made headlines around the world for its ground-breaking depiction of a love story between a married cisgender man and a transgender woman in the city of Lahore.

UK Crypto Tax Advisors Welcome Proposed Changes to DeFi Lending, Staking Treatment

Camomile Shumba is a CoinDesk regulatory reporter based in the UK.She previously worked as an intern for Business Insider and Bloomberg News.She does not currently hold value in any digital currencies or projects.Tax advisors in the U.K. have welcomed proposed rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and staking activities, calling it a positive step that offers some "certainty" for the crypto industry.

Possible gas explosion badly damages SF home, victim hospitalized

San Francisco Fire Department The San Francisco Fire Department rescued a victim from a severe explosion at a Richmond neighborhood home Friday morning.While details are still under investigation, the fire department is looking at a propane appliance as the possible culprit.According to SFPD Capt.Jonathan Baxter, firefighters responded around 9:30 a.m. to find a single-family home with "signs indicative of an explosion."

What Is Bluesky and Why Are People Clamoring to Join It?

The buzz this week around Bluesky, a new social media platform being called Twitter 2.0, has been intense.Prominent Twitter users such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, and the model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen have joined.Thousands of others are begging for invitations to it.

Google parent Alphabet is still making bank, but faces fierce competition in search and generative AIs

Bottom line: Like other big tech companies, Google has been able to navigate the ongoing economic storm with little impact on its financial performance overall.However, the search giant faces significant challenges ahead as it struggles to catch up with others in the generative AI race.Google says it made revenues totaling $69.8 billion in the first quarter of 2023, which is a three percent year-over-year increase but a modest result compared to the $76 billion recorded in the previous quarter.

Content creators of color question whether Twitter Blue is worth the price after Elon Musk's takeover

Since last fall, Twitter has seen tremendous, and for some users, not so favorable changes as a result of Elon Musk's purchase of the platform.Said changes include the overhaul of its verification process, which now permits anyone to get a blue check mark on their profile.As part of the overhaul, verification is now under a subscription model.
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6 King Charles III Coronation Watch Parties and Events Around DC - Washingtonian

Get those pinkies up: It's almost coronation time.On May 6, King Charles III will be crowned in the UK's first coronation ceremony in 70 years.Held in London's Westminster Abbey, the ceremony will begin at 6am EST and last roughly two hours, according to CNN .Whether you want to watch the ceremony live or celebrate before and after it takes place, these events around DC can help you get in the royal spirit.

L.A. seeks receivership for Skid Row Housing Trust's 29 distressed buildings

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In a desperate move to reverse deteriorating conditions for more than 1,500 low-income tenants, the Los Angeles city attorney asked a judge Thursday to appoint a receiver for distressed residential buildings operated by the failing nonprofit Skid Row Housing Trust.

Lagunitas to Reopen Chicago Brewpub After Three-Year Slumber

Three years after closing its brewpub, Lagunitas Brewing is reopening on April 13 to the general public in North Lawndale, near Douglass Park.The closure was a part of a glut of shutters as restaurants coped with their health, government mitigation measures, and dwindling consumer confidence during a pandemic without a COVID vaccine.

Greenwich Labour warned to stop raising cash by raffling off tea dates with mayor

G reenwich Labour has been warned that selling tea with the Mayor and lunch with the Leader at a private Labour event is inappropriate and an inadvertent blurring of the boundaries between the party and council.An internal audit into a private Labour event that was held using Royal Borough of Greenwich officers' time, was published by the council on Monday.

Voting closes in SNP leadership race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Voting has closed in the race for the SNP leadership, with Nicola Sturgeon's replacement to be announced on Monday afternoon.Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan have taken part in about 16 hustings as they vied for the top job.The First Minister announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years in the job once her successor had been chosen.

Next SNP leader to be named following five-week contest

The next leader of the SNP is set to be chosen following a fiery five-week contest.Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan have taken part in around 16 hustings as they competed to replace Nicola Sturgeon.The First Minister announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years in the job once her successor has been chosen.

6 King Charles III Coronation Watch Parties and Events Around DC - Washingtonian

Get those pinkies up: It's almost coronation time.On May 6, King Charles III will be crowned in the UK's first coronation ceremony in 70 years.Held in London's Westminster Abbey, the ceremony will begin at 6am EST and last roughly two hours, according to CNN .Whether you want to watch the ceremony live or celebrate before and after it takes place, these events around DC can help you get in the royal spirit.

L.A. seeks receivership for Skid Row Housing Trust's 29 distressed buildings

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

In a desperate move to reverse deteriorating conditions for more than 1,500 low-income tenants, the Los Angeles city attorney asked a judge Thursday to appoint a receiver for distressed residential buildings operated by the failing nonprofit Skid Row Housing Trust.

Lagunitas to Reopen Chicago Brewpub After Three-Year Slumber

Three years after closing its brewpub, Lagunitas Brewing is reopening on April 13 to the general public in North Lawndale, near Douglass Park.The closure was a part of a glut of shutters as restaurants coped with their health, government mitigation measures, and dwindling consumer confidence during a pandemic without a COVID vaccine.

Greenwich Labour warned to stop raising cash by raffling off tea dates with mayor

G reenwich Labour has been warned that selling tea with the Mayor and lunch with the Leader at a private Labour event is inappropriate and an inadvertent blurring of the boundaries between the party and council.An internal audit into a private Labour event that was held using Royal Borough of Greenwich officers' time, was published by the council on Monday.

Voting closes in SNP leadership race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Voting has closed in the race for the SNP leadership, with Nicola Sturgeon's replacement to be announced on Monday afternoon.Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan have taken part in about 16 hustings as they vied for the top job.The First Minister announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years in the job once her successor had been chosen.

Next SNP leader to be named following five-week contest

The next leader of the SNP is set to be chosen following a fiery five-week contest.Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan have taken part in around 16 hustings as they competed to replace Nicola Sturgeon.The First Minister announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years in the job once her successor has been chosen.
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The Royally Big Portrait of the King unveiled in London ahead of coronation

A giant digital portrait of the King has been unveiled on the screens at Outernet in London ahead of the coronation.BBC Children In Need partnered with artist Sam Barnett to launch The Royally Big Portrait, which contains hundreds of thousands of individual images of Charles drawn by members of the public from across the UK.

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Apr 28-30, 2023 - EverOut Portland

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The silliness continues!This edition of Butter, a recurring comedy show that churns out open-minded laughs at Funhouse Lounge, features funny fiends David Kildal, Anthony Robinson, Nate Hart, Bernice Ye, and Drew Grizzly.Brett "Breadstick" Sisun will turn up for some groovy tunes, too.

Headteachers could join new strikes likely to shut schools across England

Headteachers could join a fresh wave of strike action likely to close schools across England after the National Association of Head Teachers said it would ballot its members on industrial action over teachers' pay.The NAHT joins the other three main education unions in asking its members to formally approve strikes after a motion to hold a ballot was approved by its executive at its annual conference in Telford.
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Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous "Conflict of Interest" Probe

"I will continue to advocate for our kids...no matter what harassment or intimidation comes my way," Hunt said.Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt speaks on LB574 and a complaint stating she has a conflict of interest because she has a trans child.Nebraska Public Media via YouTube On April 26, Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt (D), the state's first out bisexual senator, was informed that she was under an official investigation because of a complaint filed by Omaha-based attorney David Begley alleging that Hunt had a financial conflict of interest to speak and vote against anti-trans legislation because she has a transgender child.

Publishers beat Internet Archive as judge rules e-book lending violates copyright

On Friday, a US district judge ruled in favor of book publishers suing the Internet Archive (IA) for copyright infringement.The IA's Open Library project -which partners with libraries to scan print books in their collections and offer them as lendable e-books-had no right to reproduce 127 of the publishers' books named in the suit, judge John Koeltl decided.

Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous "Conflict of Interest" Probe

"I will continue to advocate for our kids...no matter what harassment or intimidation comes my way," Hunt said.Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt speaks on LB574 and a complaint stating she has a conflict of interest because she has a trans child.Nebraska Public Media via YouTube On April 26, Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt (D), the state's first out bisexual senator, was informed that she was under an official investigation because of a complaint filed by Omaha-based attorney David Begley alleging that Hunt had a financial conflict of interest to speak and vote against anti-trans legislation because she has a transgender child.

Publishers beat Internet Archive as judge rules e-book lending violates copyright

On Friday, a US district judge ruled in favor of book publishers suing the Internet Archive (IA) for copyright infringement.The IA's Open Library project -which partners with libraries to scan print books in their collections and offer them as lendable e-books-had no right to reproduce 127 of the publishers' books named in the suit, judge John Koeltl decided.
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Russia needs more troops but is wary of public anger, leaked documents say

Two volunteers operate a mobile army recruitment spot this month set up on a crowded path near a train stop in Moscow.(Vlad Karkov/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images)RIGA, Latvia - Russian officials are scrambling to enlist hundreds of thousands more troops for the war in Ukraine without angering the general public, but recruitment plans being pushed by military leaders are raising alarm among other government officials worried about an increasingly critical labor shortage in the civilian workforce, according to classified U.S. intelligence documents obtained by The Washington Post.
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What To Expect At Apple's WWDC23: Apple Glasses, iOS 17, New MacBooks & More!

Apple has officially announced its next Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 5- June 9, 2023.Here's everything you need to know about the Worldwide Developers Conference - and what products we expect to be announced.Pin WWDC23: What Is The Worldwide Developers Conference?

Humza Yousaf wins SNP contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Humza Yousaf has narrowly won the bitterly-fought contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as the SNP leader and Scotland's first minister, winning by just over 2,000 votes.The 37-year-old is set to become Scotland's youngest first minister and the first person from a minority ethnic background to hold the post after the result was announced at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.

What To Expect At Apple's WWDC23: Apple Glasses, iOS 17, New MacBooks & More!

Apple has officially announced its next Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 5- June 9, 2023.Here's everything you need to know about the Worldwide Developers Conference - and what products we expect to be announced.Pin WWDC23: What Is The Worldwide Developers Conference?

Humza Yousaf wins SNP contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Humza Yousaf has narrowly won the bitterly-fought contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as the SNP leader and Scotland's first minister, winning by just over 2,000 votes.The 37-year-old is set to become Scotland's youngest first minister and the first person from a minority ethnic background to hold the post after the result was announced at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
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Sahadi's Gets Into the Wine and Spirits Business

Sahadi's, a Brooklyn store for Middle Eastern spices, grains, condiments and other products that was established more than 125 years ago, has added wines and spirits to its inventory.Adjacent to its Industry City branch that opened in 2019, the company has installed an airy wine and spirits store with a particularly uncommon focus: the lesser-known products of the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.
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Visits on Bing have risen 15.8% - 3 search giants release next-gen AI tools | What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

Baidu's stock fell 6.4% following the release; Google's ranking algorithm may have a competitive edge
The hype around generative AI seems to have lasted forever and frantic release schedules will see it continue for some time.Mid-March saw the release of next-generation AI tools from three of the world's biggest search players, Google, Microsoft and China's Baidu.

Few Legal Professionals Using Or Planning to Use Generative AI So Far, LexisNexis Survey Finds

Few legal professionals are using or planning to use generative AI tools in their legal work, according to a survey conducted March 15-16 and published this week by LexisNexis Legal & Professional.The survey finds that legal professionals - the survey polled 1,176 U.S. lawyers and 1,239 law students - are generally more aware than the general public of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, with 88% of legal professionals having heard of them compared to 57% of consumers.

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

The Scottish Government has banned social media app TikTok from its mobile phones and other corporate devices following discussions with the UK Government.The move comes after the UK Government banned the app on its phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed by the Chinese government though Beijing's embassy in the UK has hit out at the move.

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects media chiefs

Media bosses have called for police to reverse draconian plans to keep the names of suspects accused of a raft of serious offences secret.Proposed changes to the College of Policing's media relations guidance state forces across England and Wales no longer should name those charged with crimes including indecent exposure, domestic violence or child sexual abuse, instead advising that individuals can be named.

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company mobile phones

The BBC has urged its staff to delete the Chinese-own social media app TikTok from corporate mobile phones.Guidance to BBC staff circulated on Sunday said: We don't recommend installing TikTok on a BBC corporate device unless there is a justified business reason.If you do not need TikTok for business reasons, TikTok should be deleted.

Visits on Bing have risen 15.8% - 3 search giants release next-gen AI tools | What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

Baidu's stock fell 6.4% following the release; Google's ranking algorithm may have a competitive edge
The hype around generative AI seems to have lasted forever and frantic release schedules will see it continue for some time.Mid-March saw the release of next-generation AI tools from three of the world's biggest search players, Google, Microsoft and China's Baidu.

Few Legal Professionals Using Or Planning to Use Generative AI So Far, LexisNexis Survey Finds

Few legal professionals are using or planning to use generative AI tools in their legal work, according to a survey conducted March 15-16 and published this week by LexisNexis Legal & Professional.The survey finds that legal professionals - the survey polled 1,176 U.S. lawyers and 1,239 law students - are generally more aware than the general public of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, with 88% of legal professionals having heard of them compared to 57% of consumers.

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

The Scottish Government has banned social media app TikTok from its mobile phones and other corporate devices following discussions with the UK Government.The move comes after the UK Government banned the app on its phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed by the Chinese government though Beijing's embassy in the UK has hit out at the move.

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects media chiefs

Media bosses have called for police to reverse draconian plans to keep the names of suspects accused of a raft of serious offences secret.Proposed changes to the College of Policing's media relations guidance state forces across England and Wales no longer should name those charged with crimes including indecent exposure, domestic violence or child sexual abuse, instead advising that individuals can be named.

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company mobile phones

The BBC has urged its staff to delete the Chinese-own social media app TikTok from corporate mobile phones.Guidance to BBC staff circulated on Sunday said: We don't recommend installing TikTok on a BBC corporate device unless there is a justified business reason.If you do not need TikTok for business reasons, TikTok should be deleted.
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These London Boroughs Have Been Named Some Of The Best Places To Live In The UK For 2023

The Times has once again flexed their UK-borough-ranking muscles to bring to the general public their annual list of The Best Places To Live In The UK.And while our lovely capital didn't quite make the cut for the number one spot, a number of London boroughs were singled out for praise.And they even crowned a winner for London - so if you live in one particular area you can pride yourself on living in the best place to live in London in 2023.
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TikTok to be banned from UK parliamentary devices

The British parliament is to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network, citing the need for cybersecurity.A parliament spokesperson said: Following the government's decision to ban TikTok from government devices, the commissions of both the House of Commons and Lords have decided that TikTok will be blocked from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network.

TikTok banned from more devices amid alarm over security

TikTok has been banned in the UK parliament and its network, as well on Scottish government devices, in the latest blow for the app.The new measures were announced as TikTok launched an attempt to avoid a complete ban in the US, during hearings in Congress.They came at the same time as its chief executive, Shou Chew, told US politicians that the app was safe but that he could not guarantee that the Chinese government cannot influence its content.

TikTok to be banned from UK parliamentary devices

The British parliament is to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network, citing the need for cybersecurity.A parliament spokesperson said: Following the government's decision to ban TikTok from government devices, the commissions of both the House of Commons and Lords have decided that TikTok will be blocked from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network.

TikTok banned from more devices amid alarm over security

TikTok has been banned in the UK parliament and its network, as well on Scottish government devices, in the latest blow for the app.The new measures were announced as TikTok launched an attempt to avoid a complete ban in the US, during hearings in Congress.They came at the same time as its chief executive, Shou Chew, told US politicians that the app was safe but that he could not guarantee that the Chinese government cannot influence its content.
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Forbes most favoured among Scots but Yousaf leads SNP voters, poll suggests

Kate Forbes is viewed more favourably by the general public but Humza Yousaf is most popular among SNP voters, a new poll has suggested as the two vie for the party's leadership.With just days left in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon in Bute House, Ipsos Scotland released a survey of 1,023 Scots carried out between March 17 and 21 427 of whom voted for the SNP at the last Holyrood election.

Microsoft Is Testing an Ethereum Wallet in Its Edge Web Browser News Bitcoin News

Microsoft, the software conglomerate, has introduced an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet in the testing version of its Edge web browser.The new feature, which software sleuth Albacore discovered, is named Crypto Wallet and would allow users to store and transact Ethereum and Ethereum-based tokens in a non-custodial way, acting like a Metamask clone.
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