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Gwyneth Paltrow’s children Apple and Moses tower over her in star-studded photo ahead of family’s emotional change

Gwyneth Paltrow’s children Apple and Moses tower over her in star-studded photo ahead of family’s emotional change

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[ad_1] Gwyneth Paltrow is getting ready to become an empty nester – something she’s not looking forward to – but for now she’s making the best memories with her teenage children.  On Friday, the Goop founder took to Instagram to share photos from a special night in Montecito, where she was joined by her daughter Apple, 19, and son Moses, 18, along with a bunch of well-known faces, for a Goop x Loro Piana collaboration.  Gwyneth looked stunning as she posed alongside her son and daughter – who are both now taller than her – as well as Oprah Winfrey, in front of a pool.  You may also likeVIDEO: Gwyneth Paltrow cooks with son Moses at home in LA Apple looked chic dressed in a black pantsuit and crisp white shirt, while Moses looked stylish dressed in a white jumper teamed with an assortment of chains and khaki pants.  Oprah wowed in an all-white ensemble, while Gwyneth opted for a brown jacket and matching pants.  Gwyneth Paltrow with her children Apple and Moses and Oprah …

US Asylum Change Aims to Speed up Some Rejections at Mexico Border

US Asylum Change Aims to Speed up Some Rejections at Mexico Border

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[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A new U.S. asylum change announced on Thursday aims to more quickly reject asylum seekers caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border if they pose certain criminal and national security concerns, a limited move to cut down on crossings. A proposed regulation would allow asylum officers to deny claims of migrants convicted of a serious crime, linked to terrorism or posing other dangers to public safety, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in a press release. The rejections could take place in days instead of a process that can take years, DHS said. Reuters and other outlets reported the plans on Wednesday. The measure will be limited in scope, potentially applying to thousands of asylum seekers per year, sources told Reuters. That would be a fraction of the 1 million caught crossing illegally from Oct. 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. A DHS official on a call with reporters declined to offer an estimate of how many asylum seekers could be rejected under the proposal. “We don’t think that the rule will …

Default Passwords Are Being Banned, but You Should Always Change Them Anyway

Default Passwords Are Being Banned, but You Should Always Change Them Anyway

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[ad_1] Key Takeaways Changing default passwords is crucial for security to prevent easy access for hackers. The UK is banning devices with guessable default passwords to reduce hacking and botnet risks. Check for randomized default passwords on devices or change them to stronger ones to enhance security globally. How often do you change the default passwords on your network-enabled devices? If you don’t bother with setting a new password, you may be putting your security at risk. The UK has banned the sale of devices with guessable default passwords, but even if you don’t live there, it’s well worth changing your default passwords to ensure your devices can’t be cracked. What Is a Default Password? tomeqs/Shutterstock When you purchase a device that can be accessed via your network, it usually comes with a default username and password. This is meant to be a placeholder account that you use during the setup to access the settings. Once you’re in, you set the username and password to something stronger, and you’re good to go. However, sometimes, the …

School’s out: How climate change threatens education

School’s out: How climate change threatens education

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[ad_1] POOREST HIT HARDEST April marked the 11th straight month of record global heat and the pattern is clear in Bangladesh, said Shumon Sengupta, country director for non-governmental organisation (NGO) Save the Children. “Not only are the temperatures higher, the duration of the high temperatures is much longer,” he told AFP. “Previously, few areas used to have these heatwaves, now the coverage of the country is much higher,” he added. Schools across much of Asia are simply not equipped to deal with the growing consequences of climate change. Bangladesh’s urban schools can be sturdy, but are often overcrowded, with little ventilation, said Sengupta. In rural areas, corrugated metal roofs can turn classrooms into ovens and electricity for fans is unreliable. In Bangladesh and elsewhere, students often walk long distances to and from school, risking heatstroke in the process. But closing schools comes with serious consequences, “particularly for children from poorer, vulnerable communities who do not have access to resources such as computers, internet and books”, said Salwa Aleryani, UNICEF’s health specialist for East Asia and …

The world’s oceans just broke on an important climate change record

The world’s oceans just broke on an important climate change record

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[ad_1] As climate change worsens, experts anticipate worsened tropical storms, more frequent wildfires, rising sea levels and shortages of important products like food and microchips. Humanity needs every break that it can get in offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions causing this overheating, which is why a recent report from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Service raises such concern: It reveals that global heating has fueled such massive overheating in the world’s oceans that over the past year they broke temperature records every single day. Not only do the world’s oceans absorb around a quarter of the carbon dioxide that humans produce, they similarly absorb roughly 90% of the planet’s excess heat. As a result, they play a critical role in limiting the degree to which climate change causes extreme weather and other problems. Yet the new data suggests that the world’s oceans are straining under this burden. The research reinforces a recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change, which identified human-caused climate change as the driver behind two important increases in the sea surface temperature’s seasonal cycle …

Savannah Guthrie’s change to her appearance leaves Today Show fans in awe

Savannah Guthrie’s change to her appearance leaves Today Show fans in awe

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[ad_1] Savannah Guthrie has been inundated with compliments over the latest change to her appearance, which she debuted on Wednesday’s Today Show.  The NBC star had fun experimenting with her hair, and looked extra stylish with a delicate braid headband, that blended in with her blond locks.  The mother-of-two was more than happy with her look, and shared a selfie on Instagram after the show, which was soon met with a mass of comments from her fans.  VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie’s family life “I loved your look today Savannah,” one wrote, while another commented: “Today’s Savannah style slayed”. A third added: “Your hair was extra stylish today.”  Savannah’s hair looked lovely with her summer-ready outfit. She wore a crisp white shirt adorned with lace teamed with jeans and delicate gold jewelry. A bold red lip completed her look.  Savannah Guthrie’s new look received a mass of compliments from fans The TV star is a regular face on Today, having been working on the program for over a decade.  Since 2017, she’s been working alongside Hoda Kotb, …

GB Summit 2024’s Women in Gaming Breakfast honors global change

GB Summit 2024’s Women in Gaming Breakfast honors global change

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[ad_1] Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  GamesBeat Summit 2024 is approaching, and one of the highlights of this year’s event is the 8th Women in Gaming Breakfast. The event is held in person at the Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles from May 20-21. The Women in Gaming Breakfast begins on the morning of May 21, features complementary food and includes a networking space. The breakfast, which is held at GamesBeat’s Summit and Next events, honors and spotlights women in gaming, as well as the challenges and accomplishments of a career in the games industry. A panel of four women in the games industry will speak on an important industry topic. This year, we’re pleased to have Xsolla as the sponsor of our discussion, and we are glad to have help from Women-Led Games. Our experts at this GamesBeat Summit will discuss the topic of, “How Gaming is Driving Positive Global Change.” Our speakers are …

Helen George reveals major change for Trixie in Call the Midwife series 14

Helen George reveals major change for Trixie in Call the Midwife series 14

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[ad_1] Helen George has shared a new photo from the set of Call the Midwife series 14 – and it looks like Trixie has changed up her look! The actress, who has played the beloved character since season one, shared a stunning mirror selfie showing the midwife rocking a shorter, sleek platinum blonde bob haircut, featuring a fringe.  While in series 12, Trixie opted for a slightly longer cut with a side parting, it looks like her style is evolving as the show moves into the 1970s. This is also evident from Helen’s dark green roll-neck jumper, an iconic fashion trend of the time.  © @helenrgeorge/InstagramHelen George shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Call the Midwife series 14 Helen confirmed her return to the drama back in April when she shared behind-the-scenes footage from series 14 on her social media, showing Trixie walking down the steps of Nonnatus House in a stylish black and white coat.  In the caption, Helen, 39, penned: “Series 14 awaits…”  Fans of the show were uncertain of Helen’s future in the …

Poll finds fewer Americans are concerned about climate change

Poll finds fewer Americans are concerned about climate change

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[ad_1] Even though humans are experiencing the hottest months in recorded human history, and scientists warn our species is living on “borrowed time,” a recent poll found a notable dip in the number of people who view climate change as an urgent issue.  In the latest poll by Monmouth University, less than half (46%) of the American public perceives global heating as being a very serious problem. While this is still higher than the figure from nine years ago (41% in 2015), it is also lower than more recent polling, which had the figure at over half (54% in 2018 and 56% in 2021). Concern about the urgency of addressing climate change — characterizing it as “very serious” — has dropped among all political groups: Democrats (85% to 77% since 2021), Republicans (21% to 13% since 2021) and independents (56% to 43% since 2021). Voters today by far are more worried about issues like inflation, immigration and reproductive rights. Americans still overwhelmingly acknowledge that climate change is happening and is caused by our burning of …

Title IX Rule Change On Gender Triggers Lawsuits From 15 States

Title IX Rule Change On Gender Triggers Lawsuits From 15 States

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[ad_1] Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration and advising schools to ignore the new federal Title IX changes that expand sex discrimination protection to students who identify as the opposite sex, or transgender. (Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images, Shutterstock, Alejandro Heredia/The Epoch Times, Courtesy of Lynn Fitch, Terri Wu/The Epoch Times, Darren Abate/AP Photo, Matthew Pearson/Cpi Studios For The Epoch Times) The rule change, published on April 19, formalizes the Department of Education’s redefinition of the meaning of sex to include gender identity. The changes, which go into effect Aug. 1, give males identifying as female the right to use female restrooms, locker rooms, and join female-only organizations. Under the new rule, “harassment” can include the use of biologically accurate pronouns. Title IX is a landmark 1972 civil rights law meant to protect females from discrimination based on sex in federally funded educational programs and provide them equal opportunities. Schools and colleges that fail to comply with Title IX stand to …