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Saints say Taysom Hill 'likely' has a season-ending knee injuryStrictly Come Dancing fans were left furious during the semi-final when they believed that Shirley Ballas was unfairly dishing out compliments and over-marking Pete Wicks . The ex-TOWIE star has made it through to the penultimate week without ever being in the dance-off - despite those considered superior dancers to him being eliminated along the way. In fact, just minutes into the show, fans were already venting their dismay on social media believing he didn't deserve to be there alongside fellow semi-finalists Chris McCausland, Tasha Ghouri , JB Gill and Sarah Hadland. And their frustrations escalated following Pete's first performance when head judge Shirley lavished him with praise even dubbing him 'Mr Strictly'. Shirley told Pete that she judged him on how he'd progressed during the competition rather than against anyone else. She said: "You are Mr Strictly Come Dancing . You are what this show is about. Everybody at home, all the parents, will be sitting there and thinking, 'if Pete can do it, I can do it' and you will inspire people to go to the dance studio. "You had no experience whatsoever coming in. I thought you did a very good job on your footwork and your neckline.... week one you were like this and today you were shining. You didn't make any mistakes, you did a grand job. You should walk with your head high - you are absolutely Mr Strictly Come Dancing." She went on to award him the highest mark of all the judges - nine out of 10 - giving him a total of 32 out of 40. But fans took exception to Shirley's lavish praise and rushed to social media platform X to call out her 'bias'. One said: "SHIRLEY CALLING PETE MR STRICTLY COME DANCING LIKE MONTELL DIDNT ALSO START FROM NOTHING BUT NEVER GOT THAT PRAISE. The bias is RIDICULOUS." A second said: "Sh*rley can retire after calling pete mr strictly come dancing after criticising tasha for coming out of lifts, it’s completely unfair to treat contestants so differently. Pete is not the first or last person to start at nothing NOT EVEN IN THIS SERIES." Another commented: "shirley calling pete “mr strictly come dancing” when he shouldn’t even be in the semi finals in the first place..." And: "Shirley acting like Pete is God’s gift to dancing and giving him a bloody 9." A fifth said: "Shirley giving that a 9?? I’ve defended her all series but scoring that the same as JB and Sarah? Please..." The semi-final followed last weekend's surprise dance-off which saw Olympian Montell Douglas and Tasha Ghouri in the bottom two with Montell eliminated after the judges' votes. Strictly Come Dancing is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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MANILA, Philippines— An official of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday explained the proper procedures for handling cases involving children in conflict with the law (CICLs). JJWC Executive Director, Atty. Tricia Clare Oco, said that CICLs would still be accountable for their offenses even after the procedures prescribed under the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 10630 or the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act”. READ MORE: Street caroling ‘harmful’ to kids – DSWD-7 DSWD body seeks halt to beauty contests for children “Nagkaroon sila ng maling understanding doon sa batas, dahil akala nila yung mga bata walang accountability doon at akala nung mga nang-aabuso na pag ginamit nila yung mga bata, hindi rin sila pwedeng file-an ng criminal case. (They misunderstood the law, because they thought children have no accountability there and those abusers thought that when they used kids, they couldn’t be charged with a criminal case),” Oco said during the DSWD Media Forum on Thursday. “Ang pagkakaiba lang pag bata ang finile-an mo ng criminal case o kung below 15 siya, iba lang yung proseso pero mayroon pa rin silang accountability,” she added. (The only difference is, if it’s a child or below 15 [years old] who is involved, the process is quite different but they still have accountability.) Oco said the law establishes a Comprehensive National Juvenile Intervention Program (CNJIP) which promotes a whole-of-government approach to protect and promote the rights and welfare of CICLs and children-at-risk (CARs). The JJWC also puts in place a comprehensive and child-sensitive procedure to rehabilitate CICLs under a restorative justice and welfare system. For children above 12 years old (and 15 years old and below), who committed serious offenses, they will be placed in the Bahay Pag-Asa (BPA) which is managed and operated by local government units (LGUs). The CICL will undergo an intensive juvenile intervention through the Intensive Juvenile Intervention and Support Center (IJISC), a special feature of Bahay Pag-Asa. For children above 15 but below 18 years old at the time of the commission of the offense, the local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs) will assess whether or not the CICL has acted with discernment. If the child is found to have acted with discernment and the imposable penalty of the offense is more than 12 years of imprisonment, a case may be filed against the child in court. If the penalty is not more than six years of imprisonment, a case may be filed against the child at the police level. Diversion is an alternative, child-sensitive process of determining the responsibility of the CICL without resorting to formal court proceedings. The procedure can be implemented at the levels of Katarungang Pambarangay, the Police, and the Prosecutor. If the penalty is more than six years but not more than 12 years, the diversion will be at the Court level. Oco said the efforts of the JJWC to support BPAs through the Support to Bahay Pag-Asa Project, which aims to provide augmentation and assistance to BPA facilities to improve their operational capacity, services, and resources to effectively respond to the needs of admitted CICLs. She said to date, 115 BPAs are operational with 25 of these already accredited by the DSWD. (PNA)
For years, the “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting offered a glimmer of hope for users seeking to protect their online privacy. It was a simple toggle, a digital plea to websites: “Please don’t follow my browsing activity.” But in reality, DNT was more of a symbolic gesture than an effective shield. With the release of Firefox 72 in January 2020, Mozilla officially retired the feature, acknowledging what many already knew: nobody was listening anyway. This move by Mozilla marked a significant moment in the online privacy landscape . It underscored the growing tension between user expectations and the data-hungry nature of the internet. While DNT was well-intentioned, its effectiveness hinged on the goodwill of websites and advertisers, a goodwill that was largely absent. The Rise and Fall of “Do Not Track” The concept of DNT emerged in the late 2000s as concerns about online tracking and data collection began to mount. The idea was simple: a browser setting that would signal to websites a user’s preference not to be tracked. This signal would be sent through an HTTP header, allowing websites to voluntarily comply. Why Firefox Abandoned DNT Mozilla’s decision to remove DNT from Firefox was driven by several factors: The Aftermath: Exploring New Avenues for Privacy The removal of DNT from Firefox signaled a shift in the online privacy landscape. It became clear that voluntary measures were insufficient to curb the pervasive tracking practices of the web. This realization has spurred the development of alternative approaches to privacy protection: My Personal Take on the DNT Saga I remember enabling DNT in Firefox years ago, feeling a sense of empowerment that I was taking control of my online privacy. However, as I learned more about the underlying technology and the lack of industry compliance, that initial optimism faded. While I was disappointed by the removal of DNT from Firefox, I understood Mozilla’s reasoning. It’s crucial for tech companies to be transparent with users and avoid perpetuating false hopes. The focus on alternative solutions, such as enhanced tracking protection and privacy-focused browsers, offers a more promising path toward a more private online experience. The DNT saga serves as a reminder that online privacy is an ongoing battle. It requires constant vigilance, awareness, and a willingness to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of the internet. Looking Ahead: The Future of Online Privacy The demise of DNT has left a void in the online privacy landscape. However, it has also spurred innovation and prompted a broader conversation about the future of privacy in the digital age. Here are some key trends and developments to watch: The fight for online privacy is far from over. The challenges are complex and multifaceted, but there is also reason for hope. By staying informed, demanding greater transparency from tech companies, and supporting the development of privacy-enhancing technologies, we can work towards a future where our digital lives are more secure and private.BREAKING NEWS Influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34 as shocking claim emerges By ISHITA SRIVASTAVA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 15:03 EST, 7 December 2024 | Updated: 15:29 EST, 7 December 2024 e-mail 13 View comments Influencer Dominique Brown has died at the age of 34 reportedly from a severe allergic reaction at an industry event. Brown was at a BoxLunch event on December 5 when she unknowingly ate food which she was allergic to, according to other attendees. Numerous influencers who were present at the scene said the item she ate was unmarked and she had allegedly been told that the food item did not contain the ingredient she was allergic to before suffering the reaction. A X user, who goes by @hideyagrannies, claims that Brown was her mother's best friend for the past decade and that she was reportedly allergic to peanuts. The young adult also sensationally revealed that when the influencer asked to be taken to a hospital, 'everyone said no and took pictures first'. 'She was my moms best friend of 10 years. She asked if there was peanuts in the food and everyone told her no. When she instantly felt bad she asked someone to take her to the hospital, everyone said no and to take pictures first. So sad,' they said. DailyMail.com has reached out to BoxLunch's owner, Hot Topic for a comment. Brown was known to be a Disney-inspired influencer and went by HellooDomo on Instagram . After her tragic death, Brother Patrick Ramos took over her profile and shared a statement. 'I wanted to take a a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light. Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did. 'I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.' Influencer Dominique Brown has died at the age of 34 from a severe allergic reaction at an industry event Share or comment on this article: Influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34 as shocking claim emerges e-mail Add comment
Hiring was led by healthcare and social assistance as well as leisure and hospitality and government. Retail trade cut the most jobs in a year, while durable goods manufacturing jobs jumped by 26,000 upon the conclusion of the Boeing Co. strike. Tyler Olson/Dreamstime/TNS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. hiring picked up in November and the unemployment rate increased, pointing to a moderating labor market rather than one that’s significantly deteriorating. Nonfarm payrolls rose 227,000 last month following an upwardly revised 36,000 gain in October — a month constrained by storms and strikes — according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Friday. Smoothing out volatility, payrolls growth over the past three months averaged 173,000 — a step down from the robust pace seen earlier this year. The unemployment rate, which edged higher to 4.2%, indicating cooling demand for workers, with long-term joblessness at the highest in almost three years. Traders interpreted it as confirming the case for another Federal Reserve interest-rate cut when policymakers meet later this month. The figures, after accounting for payrolls swings related to a Boeing Co. strike and hurricanes, support the Fed’s view that the job market remains solid yet no longer a big source of inflation. While price pressures have remained elevated in recent months, officials have begun reducing interest rates to give the economy a nudge and ensure hiring is sustained. Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this week that the central bank’s decision to start rate cuts with a half-point move in September was meant to send a “strong signal” of the Fed’s intention to support the labor market. Policymakers reverted to their usual quarter-point reduction at November’s meeting, and several have suggested it may soon be time to pause cuts as the economy proves resilient. “The muted rebound in payrolls in November after October’s hurricanes and strikes implies that the underlying trend has continued to deteriorate,” said Samuel Tombs, chief U.S. economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. That bolsters the case for the Fed to cut rates again, he said. Treasury yields slid and the S&P 500 opened higher. Traders upped bets on a Fed rate cut later this month. Officials will also see the latest data on consumer and producer prices, as well as retail sales, before the conclusion of their Dec. 17-18 meeting. October’s job report was particularly weak because of two severe hurricanes, when more than 500,000 people said they couldn’t work because of the weather. In November, just 56,000 reported that as an issue. Hiring last month was led by health care and social assistance as well as leisure and hospitality and government. Retail trade cut the most jobs in a year, while transportation equipment manufacturing jobs jumped by 32,000 upon the conclusion of the Boeing strike. The participation rate — the share of the population that is working or looking for work — fell to 62.5%, the lowest since May. The rate for workers ages 25-54, also known as prime-age workers, was little changed. The jobs report is composed of two surveys. While the main payrolls number comes from a survey of businesses, the household survey that produces the jobless rate has its own measure of employment. That’s fallen by more than 700,000 in the last two months, the most since the onset of the pandemic. The unemployment rate moved up amid more permanent job losses compared to temporary layoffs. There were also more people who voluntarily quit as well as joined the labor force but couldn’t immediately find work. It’s taking longer for unemployed Americans to find work — the number of people unemployed for at least 27 weeks jumped to the highest in nearly three years. While layoffs are generally low, companies like Cargill Inc. and General Motors Co. have recently announced plans to reduce headcount. Average hourly earnings rose 4% from a year ago for a second month, the BLS said. Wage growth for production and nonsupervisory employees, who comprise a majority of the workforce, advanced 0.3% from October. Earnings growth has largely eased amid a substantial pool of available workers and waning demand for new hires, allowing many employers to pull back on incentives to attract talent. Other BLS data this week showed job openings picked up in October while layoffs eased, suggesting demand for workers is stabilizing. Looking ahead, it remains to be seen how President-elect Donald Trump’s economic agenda — particularly plans for mass deportations and punitive tariffs — will impact the labor market. His appointees are also looking to slash the federal bureaucracy. That could impact government hiring, which has driven much of the broader recovery from the pandemic.
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