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The advent of social media has revolutionized the way we access and share data, including information about mental health, substance use, traumatic experiences, and other issues. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health issues are increasing year by year. Many of those reporting an increase in mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety are young people, so it is not surprising that many are getting their mental health information from social media (World Health Organization, 2022). However, alongside legitimate experts, a worrying trend has emerged: the rise of unlicensed and uncertified mental health influencers. A simple search…

The global potato starch market was valued at USD 608.44 million in 2023. According to a recent report by Stellar Market Research, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2030. This growth is driven by increasing demand across sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and chemicals. Valued for its binding, thickening and stabilizing properties, potato starch's versatility makes it an essential ingredient in food processing, especially in baked goods, soups, sauces, etc. Besides food, potato starch is also attracting attention in the pharmaceutical sector due to its neutral taste and texture. Market dominance in the…

Today, Aug. 28, 2024, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Academic Excellence (RISE) Initiative’s newest focus, RISE-THRIVE, will advance health and improve lives. The Wisconsin RISE Initiative, which Mnookin announced in February, will leverage the University of Wisconsin-Madison's research strength to address complex challenges important to Wisconsin and the world. The initiative focuses on accelerated and strategic faculty recruitment, strengthening research and infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration and expanding opportunities for students. RISE-AI (artificial intelligence) was the first focus area announced for this new initiative, followed by Mnookin announcing RISE-EARTH in April, which focuses on…

One Lancaster County police department is investigating a case of artificially generated nude photos that use the faces of more than 20 Lancaster Country Day School female teenage students.The Victim In May, one Lancaster Country Day student told News 8 she found out her face was one of them. After months of hoping for a resolution, she says she thought it was important to tell her story. News 8 agreed not to share her name to protect her identity. “A girl came up to me at school and told me that her, myself and like several other girls at my…

GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) will host its annual technology summit series centered around the theme “AI Everywhere.” The event will highlight the critical role that GF-made essential chips play in accelerating the impact and adoption of AI. Industry leaders will come together to discuss technology advancements, trends and GF's technology platforms that drive smarter, more connected and more efficient devices.The summit will explore GF's key chip technology platforms relevant to high-growth markets such as smart mobile devices, automotive, IoT, data centers, communications infrastructure and aerospace and defense. Semiconductor industry expert Lip-Bu Tan will deliver a keynote…

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that if Ukraine does not extend a gas transit agreement that allows Russian natural gas to pass through its territory on its way to Europe, European consumers will suffer hard and have to pay more for natural gas.Ukraine has already stated several times that it will not extend the current gas transit contract, which expires on December 31, 2024. The latest statement came earlier this week, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “no one will extend the agreement with Russia.” However, Ukraine would consider requests from European companies for gas shipments from…

The White House said on Wednesday that National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is on a three-day visit to China, told Beijing that the U.S. will stand up for its regional allies after Japan and the Philippines accused China of stoking tensions. Read moreThe White House said on Wednesday that National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is on a three-day visit to China, told Beijing that the United States would defend its allies in the region, after Japan and the Philippines accused China of stoking tensions.”Mr Sullivan reaffirmed America's commitment to defend our allies in the Indo-Pacific region,” AFP quoted…

Rashid lured his victims by posing as a well-known teenager on social media.A 29-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for one of the worst sexual extortion cases in Australian history. According to a BBC report, Mohammed Zain-ul-Abidin Rasheed is accused of blackmailing hundreds of girls, including minors, online and forcing them into performing obscene acts.”Rashid would lure his victims by posing as a popular teenager on social media. After building trust with them, he would blackmail them by threatening to expose their personal information. Despite the victims' distress and pleas for help, Rashid continued his…

WASHINGTON — Two men from Europe have been charged with making false police emergency reports and attempting to harass and intimidate members of Congress, U.S. government officials and dozens of others, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday.According to the federal indictment, Tomas Szabo, 26, of Romania, and Nemanja Radovanovic, 21, of Serbia, made “swatting” calls to at least 100 people, provoking aggressive responses by police officers at the victims' homes.The calls also included threats to carry out a mass shooting at a synagogue in New York City and to detonate explosives at the U.S. Capitol and at a university, according…

GENEVA — GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization's European office on Thursday denounced a decline in condom use among adolescents in recent years, warning of risks of infection and unwanted pregnancies in countries from Canada to Central Asia.The findings are published in WHO Europe's latest report on health behaviours in school-age children and come from a survey of around 250,000 15-year-olds in 42 countries conducted between 2014 and 2022.”While results vary widely across countries and regions, the most important trend observed since the 2014 (Survey on Health Behaviour of School-Age Children) is the decline in condom use among sexually…