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Jonathan Majors Faces Charges

Why was Jonathan Majors in court?

Jonathan Majors appeared virtually in court for a status conference in connection with assault and harassment charges.

What charges does Jonathan Majors face?

Jonathan Majors faces misdemeanor charges of assault and aggravated harassment after allegedly assaulting a 30-year-old woman on March 25.

What was the judge’s ruling?

The judge ruled that Majors must continue to abide by the full stay-away order for protection, which includes no contact with the woman who accused him of harassment and assault.

What did Majors’ defense lawyer say?

Majors’ defense lawyer denied any wrongdoing on the part of her client and alleged the charges against him are part of a “witch hunt” against him and that the woman is “lying.’’

Why does this news matter?

The news is important because it sheds light on Jonathan Majors’ legal situation and the details surrounding his assault and harassment charges. It also highlights the debate surrounding racial bias in police and the criminal justice system.

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• ​Tom Hanks opens up about his struggles with maintaining on-set professionalism in his new book, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece." The book details the making of a big-budget superhero movie with an eccentric director and a self-destructive lead actor, which Hanks can relate to. Hanks emphasizes the importance of maintaining professionalism on set, even during difficult times in one's personal life.

'MouthPad': Tech for Disabilities

Augmental, an MIT Media Lab spinoff, has developed a new assistive technology called MouthPad, allowing people with mobility impairment to control their electronic devices with their tongues. MouthPad resembles a plastic retainer that encases a trackpad, pressure sensor, battery, charging coil, and Bluetooth chip. Historically, assistive technology has been limited to eye-tracking devices, mouth-controlled joysticks, and voice-to-text applications. Still, Vega says MouthPad offers something different, fitting into the user's mouth and connecting to their device via Bluetooth. MouthPad works best when paired with speech technology, and it is meant to complement existing and well-performing assistive tech.

Finding new ways to increase inclusivity and accessibility is crucial because more than one billion people in the world live with disabilities, and one in seven adults in the US has a disability that affects their mobility. People with disabilities can have trouble working, connecting with others, socially or romantically, or enjoying their electronic devices. Corten Singer and Tomás Vega are committed to giving people with disabilities more control, and MouthPad could help. The device can mitigate privacy issues when speaking out loud, as it allows for control without giving up privacy. MouthPad is a bespoke device, meaning its design is customized to the user's oral anatomy.

The device is currently not for sale, as Augmental must complete its FCC certification before it can sell and ship the devices. MouthPad is an excellent example of the kind of low-effort and natural interface that can help boost inclusivity. Singer believes the tools he's developing at Augmental can help boost inclusivity and ensure that people with disabilities are not excluded from elements of society because of a lack of equal access to technology.

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• ​Moving forward after a loss or difficult situation can be challenging, but taking small steps towards healing such as seeking support from loved ones, self-care, and professional help can make a difference, according to a recent news article. It also stresses the importance of self-reflection and finding meaning in difficult experiences as a way to empower individuals and create a brighter future.
• ​Maximize your browsing experience with Microsoft Edge's efficient modes, profile feature, and AI chatbots. Enjoy advanced bookmarking with Collections, built-in storage space called Drop, and easy image editing. And with high scores in security and privacy, it's time to optimize your browsing with Microsoft Edge.

Headline Roundup

Gaza conflict escalates; 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes: At least 15 Palestinians, including three militants from Islamic Jihad, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Among the dead, eight were women and children, with another 22 people injured. Islamic Jihad has vowed to retaliate, which could escalate the situation further. The strikes targeted the leaders of the militant group who were involved in recent attacks on Israeli civilians. The violence may trigger Hamas, which controls Gaza, to join in, leading to a protracted campaign. This latest incident follows a serious flare-up last week when several groups, including Islamic Jihad, fired rockets into Israel after the death of a Palestinian hunger striker.

Canada-China Tensions Escalate: China's decision to expel a Canadian diplomat in retaliation to Canada's decision to expel a Chinese diplomat has resulted in strained relations between the two countries, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisting that his government "will not be intimidated" by China. The expulsions are linked to allegations that Beijing sought to intimidate a Canadian legislator and his family. China has dismissed the reports as groundless and accuses Ottawa of expelling a diplomat "based on rumours". Meanwhile, Canadian legislators have accused Beijing of being involved in a years-long intimidation campaign targeting members of the Chinese-Canadian community who have spoken out against Chinese government policies. Relations have remained sour since the 2018 detention of Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou.

Goldman Sachs Pays $215m in Gender Discrimination Settlement

Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $215m in a settlement over claims it discriminated against women, offering female staff lower pay and fewer job opportunities. This agreement comes a month before the long-standing class-action lawsuit was due to be heard, and it settles claims made by 2,800 women who worked at the bank in the US. As part of the deal, the bank will work with external experts examining its pay and promotion policies.

Goldman Sachs has faced allegations of creating a “boys club” work culture that impeded women from advancing since 2010. The lawsuit offered insight into the bank’s inner workings, with its female vice presidents receiving a 20% lower salary than their male peers and cases of sexual harassment not being dealt with properly. The agreement means that women who worked for Goldman Sachs’s securities, investment banking, or investment management divisions in the US since 2002 may be eligible for some of the settlement.

Gender pay discrimination is not uncommon, especially in industries such as finance and technology. Google settled a case brought by 15,000 women for $118m in 2020, and this year, video game company Riot Games agreed to pay $100m to settle a suit involving roughly 2,300 women. The UK’s Goldman Sachs workforce demonstrated a pay gap of at least 20%, far greater than the average 9.4% gap across the nation.

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More on Business and Economy

• ​Ryanair has bought 150 Boeing 737 Max 10 airplanes, worth over $20 billion at list prices, which will replace older planes and allow Ryanair to carry more passengers and burn less fuel. Ryanair will receive the planes between 2027 and 2033, and this purchase follows other recent large orders from other airlines for Boeing planes. Supply chain problems from Russia and a possible slowdown of the global economy may affect the aviation recovery.
• ​China's crackdown on consulting companies continues with advisory firm Capvision being raided across several cities for providing 'unlawful' intelligence to foreign clients, including firms with ties to foreign governments, military and intelligence agencies. The government claims the company poses significant risks to national security and has resulted in concerns over foreign investment in the country.
• ​US debt limit talks continue as President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy meet and commit their aides to daily discussions about possible areas of agreement, with the debt limit potentially being hit as soon as June 1. Biden offered potential compromises but emphasized that the threat of default must be taken off the table, as economists warn of the possibility of a deep recession and destabilization of the global financial system. The situation is riskier than past debt ceiling fights as political divides have widened, and investors are bracing for impact.

Congo Floods: 5,500 Still Missing

At least 411 people have died in severe flooding and landslides in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mass graves have been used to bury many of the dead, however, there are still around 5,500 people missing and thousands who have been left homeless. Efforts to rescue those missing are ongoing, although some areas have become too dangerous to enter. Despite this, residents have been forced to leave their homes with some having to travel up to three hours to neighbouring towns on foot due to the inaccessibility of the area. Moreover, medical facilities in the region are struggling to cope with casualties and there are concerns over the number of untreated injuries.

Kalehe, where the flooding took place is a remote area with poor infrastructure, making emergency services less accessible. Climate change is believed to have been a contributing factor to such extreme weather events in the region, as the flooding follows similar disasters in Rwanda and Uganda. Alarmingly, it has been predicted that the climate crisis will drive around 86 million Africans to migrate within their own countries by 2050. Despite recurring extreme weather events, preparation and adaptation has not been a priority for the DRC government, who have competing priorities, according to climate activists and community leaders.

The scale of the ongoing disaster in DRC highlights the devastating impact of the climate crisis and the need for urgent action to manage its impact. As the UN Secretary General António Guterres states, countries that have not contributed to global warming are suffering the most from its impact. The lack of preparation and adaptation amongst developing countries could create an even bigger catastrophe in years to come. Urgent action is required to mitigate climate change and prevent future catastrophes.

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More on African News

• ​Investigations have uncovered evidence of organ harvesting by Good News International Church, a doomsday cult whose leader Paul Mackenzie is in detention for allegedly ordering his followers to starve themselves to death in the belief that they would go to heaven before the end of the world. Post-mortem reports revealed missing organs in some victims who were exhumed, and police believe that high-profile televangelist Ezekiel Odero is involved in the crime through the sale of properties belonging to the church's followers, and authorities have frozen over 20 of his accounts for the next 30 days.
• ​The power struggle between Sudan’s rival leaders has led to battles which have caused a humanitarian disaster, leaving 5 million people in need of emergency assistance, half of them children. Sudanese refugees in Chad are in need of food and yet to receive assistance, as financial support for Africa from donor governments decreases amidst COVID-19 and other crises. Aid agencies are rushing to distribute emergency food, but funding gaps are expected to grow.
• ​Zimbabwe launches a gold-backed digital currency that can be purchased using local or foreign currency, with a vesting period of 180 days and can be used as collateral for loans, but economists express concerns over lack of trust and effectiveness in addressing currency woes. The move is part of a larger effort to stabilize the local unit and re-dollarize the country's economy.

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