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More action needed on social media addiction in Hong Kong

With children recording more screen time, there needs to be stronger public education on online usage and behaviour That the younger generation has become increasingly addicted to social media and the internet is nothing new. But it does prompt deeper reflection when the problem continues to worsen, as shown in the latest citywide health check on Hong Kong students. More concerted efforts are needed to curb the trend or more negative social and health consequences will occur. With more than 60 per cent of the children using their online gadgets for entertainment for two hours or more on a typical school day, the situation is worrying. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The figure among secondary school students was even higher at 80 per cent compared with 43...

Middle East: Video contradicts IDF on aid workers' deaths

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The Palestinian Red Crescent said the footage shows ambulances driving with emergency lights on, contradicting the Israeli military's account that it opened fire on suspicious vehicles. A video released by the Palestinian Red Crescent has cast doubt over the Israeli military's account of the killing of 15 paramedics and civilian defense workers in Gaza. The video, shared by the rescue service on X, shows clearly marked ambulances and a fire engine driving with their headlights and blue emergency lights switched on. The Israeli military said at the time that its forces had opened fire on several vehicles after they suspiciously approached troops without coordination or headlights. Israeli officials said the soldiers had killed members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly set to visit the White House on Monday to discuss the Gaza war and tariffs with US President Donald Trump. H...

Action News Jax Names Tenikka Hughes & Trevor Gibbs as Spokespeople for 20th Annual Dining Out for Life

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Tenikka Hughes, the anchor for Action News Jax, along with First Alert Meteorologist Trevor Gibbs, will act as spokespersons for the 20th anniversary of Dining Out for Life, which supports the NFAN Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry. The pantry bears the name of the late Mary H. Lewis, who played a key role in establishing the food pantry at the Northeast Florida AIDS Network many years back, addressing a critical gap within the local community. >> WATCH ACTION NEWS JAX STREAM << Dining Out for Life will take place on April 24, 2025. To demonstrate your backing, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails at the participating restaurants and bars. A portion of the day’s earnings will be allocated to keep the food pantry fully supplied. The participating venues encompass Hamburger Mary’s, Hardwicks Bar, Keg & Coin, and Biscotti’s. To see the complete list, click here. To find out more information about NFAN, click here. [DOWNLO...

Newsmax Stock Soars Following Its IPO Launch

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Dedicated Newsmax viewers who heeded the channel’s calls last year and purchased $10-per-share stocks in the company are seeing substantial gains at present. These shares have surged to almost $200 each recently. This week’s initial public offering has been hugely successful for the pro-Trump talk and news channel, which had previously lagged behind in a market largely controlled by Fox News. Chris Ruddy, the CEO of Newsmax—who has become a billionaire on paper due to the stock's remarkable surge—told GudangMovies21, "In the last election, Americans chose to go against the established media, much like how investors have shown their support for us by significantly purchasing our stocks, indicating that they appreciate what we do and wish for our continued growth." Newsmax now finds itself with ample resources for expansion. Yet, due to excessive enthusiasm from investors, several media organizations have labeled it as a "meme stock." On Monday, the st...

Forbes Recession Watch: Tariffs Loom as Odds of Economic Downturn Surge Before Trump's 'Liberation Day'

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Topline Multiple economists have cautioned that the Trump administration might inadvertently drive the U.S. into an avoidable recession, given President Donald Trump and his chief economic advisors' approaches. refuse to rule out A downturn, shaking both Wall Street and consumers—and the statistics provided below can assist in assessing just how near the economy might be to reaching a critical juncture. Key Facts Goldman Sachs economists hiked They revised the likelihood of a recession occurring within the coming year from 20% to 35%, issuing a gloomy update to clients on Sunday. This came with increased projections for both inflation and joblessness, alongside reduced expectations for economic expansion. Economists at JPMorgan hold an even bleaker outlook, estimating a 40% chance of a downturn. The UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management published earlier this month, an official "Economic Downturn Alert" was initiated ...

QVC Group Cuts 900 Jobs: Inside the Massive Layoff

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QVC Group The company's restructuring initiatives have led to a decrease in the workforce. The parent company that has been recently renamed QVC And HSN phased out approximately 900 positions in the U.S. on Thursday. The company stated, “Many of these employees will conclude their tenure with the QVC Group today.” Others will remain employed for several months primarily to facilitate the transition process. HSN Broadcast and the St. Petersburg campus. As was mentioned earlier, the firm began the year by combining the U.S. activities of QVC and HSN , relocating HSN's operations based in St. Petersburg, Florida, to QVC's Studio Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Back then, a representative from the company stated that the QVC Group expects "some positions will be eliminated, along with potential relocations and transitions to remote work under specific conditions." However, they hadn’t finalized how many jobs would be impacted ...

Iran Responds to Signal App Controversy

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Iran said it saw another reason for skepticism over recent diplomatic overtures by the United States following the release of a Signal chat that included sensitive information on air strikes on the Houthi militant group in Yemen. United States authorities have blamed Iran for backing the Islamic organization. GudangMovies21 reached out to the U.S. Department of State for a statement. Why It Matters Critics of U.S. President Donald Trump The administration claims that the leaks, which occurred after a journalist was included in an internal Signal chat group, raise questions about the U.S. decision-making process and capability. The relationship between Iran and the United States has become increasingly strained due to tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear activities and its backing of the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen along with various other proxy forces in the area involved in disputes against the US-supported state of Israel. What To Know "We migh...

Judge Orders Trump Defendants to Preserve Signal Chat Group Messages

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Judge James Boasberg directed five officials from President Donald Trump 'Cabinet members were asked on Thursday to preserve their Signal messages ranging from March 11 to March 15 as part of a lawsuit accusing them of violating federal record-keeping laws. ' A Department of Justice The attorney informed Boabserg that they had already begun safeguarding the records and were compliant with his directive. However, they also noted a potential issue: the Cabinet members might not be able to retrieve certain messages due to the use of an encrypted messaging application equipped with an automatic deletion feature. “A DOJ lawyer informed the judge that we are still in the process of identifying which records exist,” she said. The directive was issued as part of the preliminary stage of a complaint filed earlier this week by the progressive non-profit organization American Oversight. This action followed The Atlantic’s revealing report on how Cabinet members utilized Si...

Officials: Trump Refuses to Fire Waltz or Others Linked to Signal Chat Leak

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Donald Trump has refrained from dismissing National Security Adviser Mike Waltz or Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due to the controversial Signal group chat incident, for fear that such actions could imply acknowledgment of wrongdoing and appear as though they were conceding triumph to the Atlantic Magazine, according to White House insiders. According to officials, the president has shown more concern over the revelation that Waltz possessed the contact information of the editor-in-chief of a magazine Trump dislikes, rather than focusing on whether the plans might have been confidential or about them being exchanged through an unclassified commercial application. Related: Personal information of Trump associates in Signal controversy exposed online: report However, once Waltz acknowledged taking charge of including a journalist in the Signal group, Trump publicly backed him and stated that Waltz had gotten the message. According to officials, Trump hasn’t requested ...

DHS Employee Suspended for Mishap: Journalist Unintentionally Added to Sensitive Email

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According to reporting by NBC News, a Department of Homeland Security A DHS staff member has been put on administrative leave and could lose their security clearance following an incident where they inadvertently disclosed unclassified information about a forthcoming ICE operation. ICE ) operation to a journalist through an email. GudangMovies21 reached out to DHS through an email on Thursday night seeking comments. Why It Matters The event in January, verified by Jason Houser—formerly the chief of staff at ICE—and two additional officials who requested confidentiality when speaking with NBC News, bears similarities to the more high-profile instance involving U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn incorrectly adding individuals to a watchlist. The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief of a Signal group chat where the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared military strike plans. In contrast to Waltz and Hegseth, who retain their roles, the Department o...

2025 ACM Awards Noms Revealed: Rising Star Ella Langley Bags Eight Top Spots

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The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations have just been announced. Ella Langley, nominated for the first time, tops this year’s list with eight nods, trailed closely by Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson who have been nominated seven times each. Chris Stapleton follows suit with six nominations. Meanwhile, Post Malone and Riley Green secured five nominations apiece. Wallen, Wilson, Johnson, and Stapleton are all vying for the top honor of Entertainer of the Year, alongside Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, and Jelly Roll. Langley is nominated for Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year, and she has earned six nods for her collaboration with Riley Green on their song "You Look Like You Love Me." Should Combs secure Entertainer of the Year honors, he would complete the prestigious Triple Crown Award, encompassing victories in both Entertainer of the Year as well as New Artist and Artist awards within his cate...

CBS Eyes 'Yellowstone' Spinoff Starled by Luke Grimes

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A potential new "Yellowstone" series might be coming, but this time under the auspices of CBS. GudangMovies21 has verified that the broadcast network is engaging in preliminary talks about developing a procedural series where Luke Grimes will come back as Kayce Dutton. Specific storylines for the project remain undisclosed, and no agreements have reportedly been made yet. Similar to "Yellowstone," this upcoming show would also be produced by MTV Entertainment Studios rather than CBS Studios. Representatives from CBS chose not to comment. Representatives for MTV Entertainment Studios have yet to provide an immediate response. GudangMovies21's request for comment. This will be the most recent "Yellowstone" series following the conclusion of the original show in late 2024. It was earlier reported that Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are part of it. set to take on their roles as Rip and Beth In their individual ...

Whitney Wolfe Herd says her need for external validation stopped her from following her instincts. Now she’s back as Bumble’s CEO with a ‘fresh mindset’: ‘I don’t care if people like me’

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Good morning! PBS and NPR are providing testimony regarding public broadcasting's status. federal funding , Customers of 23andMe are requesting deletion of their data, and Whitney Wolfe Herd has returned as the CEO of Bumble—regardless of public opinion. - The love company. Last week, I met up with Whitney Wolfe Herd. It was her first day back at work as CEO of Bumble, 14 months since she stepped down from the position. Although Wolfe Herd has consistently shared insights about her business and sector, she opened up even more during this conversation. The firm has faced challenging times, which she fully acknowledges. In late 2023, Wolfe Herd handed over the role of CEO to ex-Slack leader Lidiane Jones, and things have not gone smoothly since then. Currently, Bumble’s stock price stands at $4.71. Additionally, Generation Z seems to be distancing itself from online dating platforms, leaving many users disillusioned due to unsuccessful matchmaking experi...

TERANCAM Lapor Polisi, Willie Salim Meminta Maaf atas Konflik di Palembang

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gudangmovies21 Influencer dari Palembang, Achmad Fuadi Irawan yang juga dikenal sebagai Adi BGP, berencana untuk menglaporkan Youtuber Willie Salim kepada pihak kepolisian di Polresta Palembang. Itu berawal dari kasus daging sapi milik Willie Salim sebanyak 200 kg yang tiba-tiba hilang ketika sedang diproses masakan di Benteng Koto Besak (BKB) pada hari Selasa, tanggal 18 Maret 2025. Melalui akun Instagram pribadinya @achmad_fuadi_irawan, dia menyampaikan bahwa dirinya beserta sejumlah kreator dan selebritas di media sosial dari Kota Palembang berencana untuk melakukan pelaporan terhadap Willie Salim pada hari Senin, 24 Maret 2025. Dia juga mengharapkan dukungan serta partisipasi masyarakat kota Palembang dalam kehadiran tersebut. "Assalamualaikum Wr.Wb, salam Nusantara buat para Tiktoker dan pembuat konten serta selebriti Instagram dari Kota Palembang. Kami menginformasikan bahwa pada hari Senin, 24 Maret 2025, kami akan melakukan pelaporan atas nama Willie Sa...

Dokumen Rahasia JFK: Pusat CIA di Jakarta, Medan, dan Surabaya Terbongkar

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5.180.24.3, JAKARTA -- Pihak berwenang dari Presidensi AS yang dipimpin oleh Donald Trump sudah mengeluarkan ribuan lembar dokumen resmi tentang kasus pembunuhan mantan Presiden AS John F Kennedy (JFK) di Dallas tanggal 22 November 1963. Arsip Nasional memposting kira-kira 63.000 lembar dokumen di websitenya dalam dua fase pertama pada hari Selasa, dan diperkirakan bakal ada lebih banyak berkas yang dirilis usai proses digitalisasi tersebut dilakukan. "Seluruh dokumen yang dulunya disimpan untuk klasifikasi yang termasuk dalam Koleksi Dokumen Pembunuhan Presiden John F. Kennedy sudah diumumkan," ujarnya. Dari fragmen yang diluncurkan dan diposting di akun X @RT_com juga terungkap bahwa markas CIA ada di berbagai negara. Basis rahasia CIA di seluruh dunia terungkap melalui Berkas Kennedy, kicau RT. Terdaftar di sana beberapa divisi atau departemen, salah satunya adalah Divisi FE yang meliputi berbagai kota di Asia. Di Indonesia, disebutkan kota-kot...