A photograph of a hooded person carrying a gun is being shared on social media with false claims it shows the attacker involved in a school shooting in the US state of Georgia this week. The image, which depicts a person wearing a hoodie and jeans carrying a weapon in front of a set of double doors, has been shared on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Threads with captions linking it to the attack at Apalachee High School on 4 September. A suspect, identified as Colt Gray, 14, is accused of opening fire at his high school in the city of Winder, killing two teachers and two pupils and injuring another eight pupils and one teacher. Police have identified the victims who died as teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall and 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn… Source link
Read More »Partnerships, collaborations, and community development for shared value
Representatives from Newmont, host communities, and government agencies at the Social Responsibility Agreement signing event Newmont Akyem signs social responsibility agreements with host communities Since its inception in 2014, the Akyem Social Responsibility Forum (SRF) has consistently championed respectful engagement and collaboration between Newmont Golden Ridge Limited Akyem Mine and its host communities on the most impactful benefits the presence of the mine offers the communities. The forum, made up of representatives from all the communities, government agencies and Newmont, are governed by three main agreements. The first, which is the relationship agreement, establishes a formal working relationship between the mine and the communities through the Forum and the… Source link
Read More »Atlanta woman loses $120k in investment scam
An Atlanta-based woman known as Yvonne recently fell victim to a financial scam, losing over $120,000 to a fraudulent agent feigning affiliation with a top-tier finance firm. Far from a slapdash ruse, the scam involved an intricate web of forged documents, convincing impersonations, and an exploitation of trust that saw Yvonne hand her life savings over to a stranger. Yvonne’s tale began on YouTube, where she found a broker who appeared to be registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and an advisor with Fidelity. After seeing returns from an initial investment, she decided to go all in, investing a more significant sum in the broker’s promise of profits. Despite conducting her research, Yvonne succumbed to the scam when convinced she needed to pay… Source link
Read More »Woodford set to host cross-border conference on Galway’s shared heritage – Connacht Tribune
The East Galway Family History Society in Woodford is set to host a cross-border conference delving into Galway’s Ulster heritage The event aims to encourage further research into the legacy of migration following the Battle of the Diamond in 1975. The two-day event opens with a field trip at 4 tomorrow afternoon starting at Woodford Heritage Centre A series of talks take place from 9 on Saturday morning in the adjacent building as Monica Hynes, Manager of East Galway Family History Society outlines. Places are limited and must be reserved prior to arrival by contacting galwayroots@gmail.com. The post Woodford set to host cross-border conference on Galway’s shared heritage appeared first on Galway Bay FM. Source link
Read More »Alternative search engines utilizing AI for improved results
The global search market is currently experiencing considerable changes with search engines like Baidu, Yandex, Naver, and Seznam using AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve their products. These search engines are using advanced technology to provide consumers with more accurate and personalized search results. This revolution is not only improving user interaction but also expanding their global markets, thus enhancing competitiveness in the industry. The popularity of Google and Bing continues, however, a growing interest in alternative search engines is evident. This increase has been accompanied by a 7% rise in the search for “Google alternatives” year after year. These search engine alternatives offer unique features. Some focus on user privacy, others on… Source link
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