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The AP discovers harsh working conditions in the shrimp industry in India, which a report describes as hazardous and exploitative.

Noriko Kuwabara and her husband were eager to test out a crispy shrimp spring roll recipe that they had come across on social media. To gather the necessary ingredients, they made a trip to the frozen food section at Costco. However, when they spotted a bag of farm-raised shrimp labeled as “Product of India,” Noriko

West Wilkes’ third-ranked team defeated sixth-ranked Lake Norman with a strong second inning, scoring five runs.

There was no drop in performance for the third-ranked West Wilkes softball team as they moved up from the 2A division to take on the sixth-ranked Lake Norman team. The Blackhawks secured a big 6-0 non-conference victory on the road with a powerful five-run second inning. Lily Proffit, who is dedicated to playing for Appalachian

Mooresville’s No. 2 team ends West Stanly’s 39-game winning streak with a shutout victory.

As the one-month milestone of the season approaches, it’s possible that no softball team in the state can match the impressive record of Mooresville. The Blue Devils, with a record of 6-0, have already won several significant games in the conference and defeated two teams that were state finalists last year. In a close non-conference

Shortly after the start of the game, top-ranked Charlotte Catholic gained an advantage over 7th-ranked Lake Norman which ultimately led to their victory.

As Charlotte Catholic, the top-ranked team, faces more challenging opponents in non-conference games, they continue to elevate their performance. The Cougars took a commanding four-goal advantage in the second half, which they held onto to clinch a 13-9 victory against No. 7 Lake Norman during their away game on Wednesday evening. Max Sovie was the

Starting next week, South Korea will begin taking the necessary measures to suspend the licenses of junior doctors who are on strike.

The South Korean government plans to take further action to revoke the licenses of striking junior doctors next week, as they continue to refuse to end their prolonged strikes, causing strain on the country’s medical resources. This information was announced by officials on Thursday. Over 90% of the nation’s 13,000 medical trainees, including interns and

An Important Technology Tip: Identifying AI-Created Deepfake Images

AI manipulation is becoming a major issue in our online landscape. With the surge and misuse of generative AI tools, there has been a rise in misleading images, videos, and audio, causing concern. As AI-powered deepfakes continue to emerge frequently, featuring individuals ranging from Taylor Swift to Donald Trump, distinguishing between what is authentic and

The state of California is looking to increase the payment for doctors who treat Medicaid patients.

Hunter Morgan, upon purchasing an optometry business in Southern California three years ago, immediately began accepting Medicaid patients, which provides health coverage for individuals with low income. The previous proprietors had refused to accept individuals covered by Medicaid, which includes approximately one third of California’s 39 million inhabitants. However, Morgan believed it was his duty

The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety

The United Nations’ General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a resolution regarding artificial intelligence. This will be the first resolution from the UN on the topic and its goal is to ensure that AI benefits all countries, protects human rights, and is reliable and secure. The resolution was proposed by the United States and

The people of California have approved a measure advocated by the governor to address the pressing issue of homelessness, winning by a narrow margin.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have approved a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis, in a tissue-thin win for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who personally campaigned for the measure’s passage. The number of Democrats in California is twice as

According to the United Nations, discarded electronic devices are producing an increasing amount of electronic waste, and the recycling process is falling behind.

According to recent reports from U.N. agencies, there is a growing global issue of electronic waste piling up, as recycling rates continue to decline and are expected to drop further. The organizations were discussing “e-waste,” which refers to any devices that are no longer in use and require a plug or battery, such as cell