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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour broke records and stadiums, Donald Trump won the US presidential election and Raygun kangaroo-hopped into history. or signup to continue reading 2024 was an Olympic-sized year; these are the stories that shaped it. First, Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson was crowned Queen of Denmark after Queen Margrethe II abdicated her throne during her New Year's speech. Queen Mary met the now King Frederik X in Sydney in 2000, where they met a tourist destination for the Danish. Australia was King Charles III, the first visit by the British monarch since his coronation. Independent senator Lidia Thorpe stirred up controversy after protesting during a parliamentary ceremony. The Indigenous senator was for her comments but did little to dissuade Ms Thorpe. "I don't give a damn about a censure motion - in fact, I'm going to use it for kindling," she said at the time. Samantha Murphy was last seen on February 4, 2024, when she left her home in Ballarat to go jogging. After a significant search in an effort to find Ms Murphy, was charged with her murder. Ms Murphy's body has never been found. Swifties were overjoyed as Taylor Swift for three of the biggest shows ever at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and two more at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The tour was hugely successful for Swift who during the tour. Next year's biggest tour hitting our shores? and coming to Australia for the first time in two decades. Constable Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly shot Luke Davies and Jesse Baird dead with a NSW Police Service weapon on February 19. in Bungonia on February 27, with Lamarre-Condon charged with the murders of the two men, with the case adjourned until next year. The nation was rocked , of six people who were murdered at Bondi Westfield. 18 people were stabbed by Joel Cauchi before he was shot dead by NSW Police inspector Amy Scott. The massacre would leave an enduring mark on the suburb. Two days after the stabbings in Bondi, Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanual was allegedly stabbed during a live-streamed sermon. 40 people were charged in relation to a riot outside Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakely following the alleged stabbing. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb , which grew into hundreds, "turned on police". Bruce Lehrman raped Brittany Higgins by the Federal Court's Justice Michael Lee in April. "Having escaped the lion's den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of coming back for his hat," he said. Accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson for her role in a deadly lunch in July 2023. Patterson was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after three people died following a lunch at her Gippsland home. Labor MP Josh Burns' office in St Kilda and was covered in red-painted slogans, including "Zionism is fascism" on June 19. "It was clearly politically motivated," Mr Burns said of the vandalism. Wikileaks founder returned to Australia after more than 14 years after his site published classified defence documents alleging war crimes committed by the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan. Landing in Canberra on June 26, home. "The case has dragged on for too long, there is nothing to be gained by his continued incarceration, and we want him brought home to Australia," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) was hit with allegations of criminal behaviour and links with bikie gangs. The Victorian branch was on July 15, with the federal government appointing an independent administrator to take over the union. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said the CFMEU's reported actions were "abhorrent" and "intolerable". Paris became the focus of all our attention at the end of July for the . Australians were highly successful, with 18 gold medals by the time of the closing ceremony, and sporting heroes like Jess Fox, and 14-year-old Arisa Trew were champions in their sports. The medalists were overshadowed by a different name in the months after the Olympics however. Dr Rachel Gunn went viral for her performance in breaking at the Olympics. and awkward ground game gave her a level of infamy which saw worldwide ridicule. Jimmy Fallon brought out comedian Rachel Dratch to impersonate the dancer and featured in Call of Duty. Universities across Australia were the site of . The Australian National University, University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong were just some of the campuses which saw 'tent cities' demanding business with Israel be ceased. The driver of the wedding bus in Greta, which saw 10 people killed, Brett Andrew Button, on September 11. Leoni Bowey, who lost her niece and sister in the coach rollover, was surprised at the lengthy term. "I came in not believing very much in the justice system, but the result that they got was tremendous for us," she said. to return to the Oval Office four years after being turfed out. The campaign featured an assassination attempt and a late candidate switch but saw Trump win 276 Electoral College votes to win. The Albanese government people under 16 from using certain social media platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the bill was about "protecting young people, not punishing or isolating them". Alan Jones was and arrested on November 18. The former shock faced court on December 18, with assault charges relating to 10 alleged victims for historical sexual offences spanning almost two decades. Jones's lawyer, Bryan Wrench, said his client before a jury to clear his name. Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering the local community. Got a tip? Send it through to me at joel.ehsman@austcommunitymedia.com.au. 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Belagavi, Dec 24, 2024 Karnataka Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar dared on Tuesday BJP MLC C. T. Ravi to swear before Lord Manjunatheshwara in Dharmasthala that he had not used “derogatory word” against her in the Legislative Council. Speaking to the media in Belagavi, Minister Hebbalkar said, “Let Ravi come to Dharmasthala. Let him swear before the god there that he had not used the word.” “I entered politics after a lot of struggle. I did not make my political career by using the name of god and creating strife in society. C. T. Ravi, you trust god right? Come to Dharmasthala. I will be present with my family. You also will have to come with your family and pledge before the god and state that you have not used the word in the council,” she said. “Ravi has to say before the god that he has not insulted a woman. I will be present with my family,” she reiterated. “This is not a challenge, I do not want an answer from him. I do not want an answer from a man with an evil mindset. However, Ravi and BJP leaders are misleading their workers and leaders,” she charged. “Do you believe in God a lot? Dharmasthala is very close to your hometown. The entire country rever Dharmasthala. You (Ravi) swear on God Manjunatha. If you have any morals, you will call me and come,” Minister Hebbalkar said. The row erupted on December 19 during a heated debate in the Karnataka Legislative Council. C. T. Ravi allegedly referred to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as a “drug addict”. This provoked strong reactions, with Minister Hebbalkar calling Ravi a “murderer”. Ravi reportedly responded with an obscene remark directed at Hebbalkar. The alleged comment led to Ravi’s arrest on charges of using derogatory language against Hebbalkar. However, following a High Court directive, Ravi was released. The Congress government has handed over the case to the special wing Criminal Investigation Department (CID) even as Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti stated that the case is a closed chapter and police interference is unacceptable. The popular belief is that whoever lies before Lord Manjunatheshwara in Dharmasthala will lose everything.(Agency)
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Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal National Politics | House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.None
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( MENAFN - Jordan Times) SAN FRANCISCO - Character, once one of Silicon Valley's most promising AI startups, announced on Thursday new safety measures to protect teenage users as it faces lawsuits alleging its chatbots contributed to youth suicide and self-harm. The California-based company, founded by former google engineers, is among several firms offering AI companions - chatbots designed to provide conversation, entertainment and emotional support through human-like interactions. In a Florida lawsuit filed in October, a mother claimed the platform bears responsibility for her 14-year-old son's suicide. The teen, Sewell Setzer III, had formed an intimate relationship with a chatbot based on the“Game of Thrones” character Daenerys Targaryen and mentioned a desire for suicide. According to the complaint, the bot encouraged his final act, responding“please do, my sweet king” when he said he was“coming home” before taking his life with his stepfather's weapon. Character“went to great lengths to engineer 14-year-old Sewell's harmful dependency on their products, sexually and emotionally abused him, and ultimately failed to offer help or notify his parents when he expressed suicidal ideation”, the suit said. A separate Texas lawsuit filed on Monday involves two families who allege the platform exposed their children to sexual content and encouraged self-harm. One case involved a 17-year-old autistic teen who allegedly suffered a mental health crisis after using the platform. In another example, the lawsuit alleged that a Character encouraged a teen to kill his parents for limiting his screen time. The platform, which hosts millions of user-created personas ranging from historical figures to abstract concepts, has grown popular among young users seeking emotional support. Critics say this has led to dangerous dependencies among vulnerable teens. In response, Character announced it has developed a separate AI model for users under 18, with stricter content filters and more conservative responses. The platform will now automatically flag suicide-related content and direct users to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “Our goal is to provide a space that is both engaging and safe for our community,” a company spokesperson said. The company plans to introduce parental controls in early 2025, allowing oversight of children's platform usage. For bots that include descriptions like therapist or doctor, a special note will warn that they do not replace professional advice. New features also include mandatory break notifications and prominent disclaimers about the artificial nature of the interactions. Both lawsuits name Character's founders and Google, an investor in the company. The founders, Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas Adiwarsana, returned to Google in August as part of a technology licensing agreement with Character. Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said in a statement that Google and Character are completely separate, unrelated companies. “User safety is a top concern for us, which is why we've taken a cautious and responsible approach to developing and rolling out our AI products, with rigorous testing and safety processes,” he added. MENAFN24122024000028011005ID1109027983 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.A Tennessee man is convicted of killing 2 at a high school basketball game in 2021
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