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Baraka’s defense team has said it will file a motion to dismiss the trespass accusation pursued by the Trump administration.The U.S. lawyer said he would file an allegation denied trespass charges directed at Newark Mayor Las Baraka after being arrested during a protest at a New Jersey immigration detention center. During a hearing in New Jersey federal court on Thursday, Baraka’s defense team said they believe they are being prosecuted selectively by President Donald Trump’s administration. “We believe that the mayor himself was targeted here,” said Rahul Agarwal, one of Baraka’s lawyers. “The mayor was invited to the facility on…
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Supreme Court Justice is questioning President Donald Trump’s administration and lawyers who are challenging his efforts to end birthright citizenship within the country. Thursday’s hearing marks the first time the U.S. Supreme Court heard a lawsuit in relation to the January 20th order granting citizenship to almost any infant born in U.S. soil, regardless of the legal status of their parents. The outcome could take weeks, but it was not immediately clear when the court would rule. It also remained unclear whether the judiciary addressed the fundamental constitutionality of Trump’s order, or whether lower federal court…
Jama’a nusrat ul-islam wa al-muslimin (Jnim) claims to attack the former post base of the Jibo army, says Site Intelligence Group.An NGO that tracks the armed group’s online activities said al-Qaeda affiliates claimed this week that they killed 200 soldiers in an attack on the Burkina Faso Army Base. The base in the northern town of Djibo was attacked Sunday morning, with police stations and markets being targeted, security sources told news agency Reuters. There were no official tolls, but three Djibo residents told Reuters that dozens of soldiers and civilians had been killed. Al Jazeera was unable to independently…
May 15, 2025Ravi LakshmananAI Training/Data Protection Austrian privacy nonprofit NOYB (none of your business) is threatening the company in class action lawsuits if it is proceeding with plans to train users’ data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models without explicit opt-in. The move comes after the social media giant announced plans to train AI models using public data shared by Facebook and Instagram adults from May 27, 2025, and suspended efforts from May 27, 2024 with concerns raised by Irish data protection authorities. “Instead of asking consumers to opt-in consent, Meta relies on suspicion of “legitimate interest” by simply sucking…
Excel and Levy UK & Ireland, UK’s leading sports and entertainment caterer celebrates its 25th anniversary by releasing a new mini-documentary series entitled “The Pass in the Back.” Filmed earlier this year during a 3-day intense filming, the four-part series offers unprecedented insight into the planning, preparation, pressure and joy of catering for major events. The series focuses on delivering high-end banquets for 4,000 delegates, behind the scenes from start to finish. Produced by Aircraft Media, the series is inspired by the popular Netflix documentary, and a teaser trailer was released today. Episode #1 behind the pass refers to a…
Food waste is a trillion dollar problem hidden in front of you. In a commercial kitchen, 30% of food does not reach the plate. That waste amounts to up to $382 billion a year, but all kitchens struggle to keep costs down and meet growing expectations of sustainability. MetaFoodx believes AI can fix it. The startup has developed a smart 3D scanner that will help foodservice operators track what is being made, what is being offered, and what is being thrown away. Captures on-the-spot data and scans food to record weight, temperature, and whether it has been reused, donated or…
Mediaworks has appointed Kevin Telford to the Executive Committee as a non-executive director. Telford joins our agency at pivotal moments to bring global experiences in artificial intelligence, data strategy and digital transformation, leveraging data and AI to drive greater performance for ourselves and our clients. Telford has played senior roles in Transunion (CallCredit), ThoughtWorks and ACXIOM, and has partnered with many global brands. His work includes a governance framework that advises FTSE 100 companies on key AI strategies, government-wide data conversion, develops future skills, and supports AI realization. A published co-author and keynote speaker, he was named to the DataIQ…
Ashridge House in Hertfordshire has significantly upgraded its amenities for residential and private events. Following the phased two-year project, a complete complement to the venues of 189 on-site accommodations, including excellent, executive, deluxe double or king rooms and luxurious suites, has been renovated. 94 bedrooms have been completely renovated, and all other rooms have been refreshed with new paint, carpet and soft furniture. Taking advantage of the quiet woodland setting of Ashridge House and the inherently unique features of its 700-year history, the rooms are generally designed to enhance the guest experience at all levels. Aesthetic concepts focus on tranquility…
City India has become increasingly used to not having to wait, at least when it comes to providing goods and services. We need to see an incredible pace of instant streaming apps like Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart growing and adoptions continue to surge in the country. Pronto, a startup that allows users to book and use cleaning, laundry and home services within 10 minutes, is taking advantage of changing consumer behavior and is currently out of stealth with a $2 million seed round led by Bain Capital Venture with a $12.5 million money rating. Investors are likely excited to…
AI is moving forward rapidly, and there is a growing demand for sustainable and responsible technologies. As AI transforms the entire industry, the real challenge is not only to build smarter systems, but to build them right. Developers and companies are currently looking for raw performance from the past, pushing for a platform built to be transparent, safe and long-lasting. A pioneering European AI inference provider, Regolo.ai is leading the way with an open, safe and environmentally friendly approach to AI development. Regolo.ai sets the standards with an open, safe and sustainable approach to building AI as well as maintaining…