August, 2023
The Environmental Impact of AI: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability
August 3, 2023 · By TECHROUND TEAM for techround.co.uk
The Environmental Impact of AI: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer only a topic of fascination for tech enthusiasts; it now actively contributes to our effort to make the world more sustainable. AI is proven its capability to have a positive environmental impact, from reducing energy use to creating […]
Read More...House panel OKs bill imposing stiffer penalties for child abuse, exploitation
August 3, 2023 · By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News for news.abs-cbn.com
House panel OKs bill imposing stiffer penalties for child abuse, exploitation MANILA — The House Committee on Welfare of Children on Monday approved a bill seeking to impose stiffer penalties for child abuse, exploitation and discrimination. The bill would amend Republic Act 7610 or the “Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination […]
Read More...Ex-Mayor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Imagery Charges
August 3, 2023 · By Orlando Mayorquin for www.nytimes.com
Under a plea deal, Patrick Wojahn, who served as mayor of College Park, Md., from 2015 until his resignation in March, agreed to serve 30 years in prison. A judge will sentence him in November. Ex-Mayor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Imagery Charges A former mayor of College Park, Md., pleaded guilty on Wednesday […]
Read More...Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon — Vatican
August 3, 2023 · By CLEMENT MELKI, DANIEL SILVA, Agence France Presse for www.gmanetwork.com
Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon — Vatican Pope Francis on Wednesday met with victims of clerical sexual abuse, as he began a five-day visit to Portugal for a major Catholic youth festival. The 86-year-old pontiff had earlier said that the “anguished cry” of sexual abuse victims must be heard, six months […]
Read More...Here’s how parents can support a child who has experienced sexual abuse trauma
August 3, 2023 · By Jane O'Keeffe for www.theguardian.com
Here’s how parents can support a child who has experienced sexual abuse trauma A parent’s primary instinct is to protect their children from harm. When a child endures the unspeakable trauma of sexual abuse, parents will often feel guilty and it may take time to process that feeling and heal from it. It’s important for […]
Read More...PLDT, Smart cited for curbing child sex abuse online
August 2, 2023 · By The Manila Times for www.manilatimes.net
PLDT, Smart cited for curbing child sex abuse online THE Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has recognized the efforts of PLDT and Smart in curbing online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (Osaec). CWC particularly underscored the best practices of PLDT and Smart in cybersecurity to address the rising Osaec cases in the […]
Read More...Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children
August 2, 2023 · By Tiffanie Turnbull, BBC News, Sydney for www.bbc.com
Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children A former Australian childcare worker has been charged with more than 1,600 offences after allegedly sexually abusing 91 children, filming it, then distributing the content online. Police allege the man preyed on young girls over a 15-year period at a dozen centres in Australia and […]
Read More...SA man jailed for transmitting child abuse material
August 2, 2023 · By AFP for www.afp.gov.au
SA man jailed for transmitting child abuse material A South Australian man was sentenced to nearly three years’ jail by the Adelaide District Court on Friday (14 July, 2023) for transmitting hundreds of photos and video of children being abused. The man, 31, pleaded guilty on 10 June, 2021 to nine offences, after being charged […]
Read More...Columban Mission in Britain
August 2, 2023 · By Fr. Peter Hughes for columban.org
Columban Mission in Britain Continuing Inspiration By Fr. Peter Hughes As we look back on 100 years of Columban mission worldwide, here in Britain we give thanks to God for all the gifts and challenges which have been showered on us. At this important moment in our history we commit ourselves with renewed energy to […]
Read More...Singapore executes 14th drug convict since last year
August 2, 2023 · By AFP, Singapore for www.ucanews.com
Singapore executes 14th drug convict since last year Singapore on Wednesday hanged a local man convicted of drug trafficking, officials said, two days before the scheduled execution of the first woman prisoner in the city-state in nearly 20 years. Mohd Aziz bin Hussain, convicted and sentenced to death in 2017 for trafficking “not less than 49.98 […]
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