Data broker industry lacks regulation, transparency, and oversight, allowing companies to operate without clear guidelines. Senator Elizabeth Warren advocates for comprehensive federal privacy law, citing the need for increased resources to enforce state-level regulations such as California's Consumer Privacy Law. She believes online behavioral advertising should be banned due to its invasive nature, suggesting contextual advertising is sufficient instead.
https://gizmodo.com/data-broker-brags-about-having-highly-detailed-personal-information-on-nearly-all-internet-users-2000575762A 32-year-old man, who weighed just 69 pounds and stood at 5 feet, 9 inches, was rescued from a burning home in Waterbury, Connecticut, after allegedly being locked up by his stepmom, Kimberly Sullivan, for 20 years. The fire was started by the man as a means of escape from his small room. Prosecutors describe his treatment as "prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment."
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14501443/Harrowing-moment-emaciated-son-locked-stepmom-kimberly-sullivan.htmlWearable Devices is set to capitalize on emerging market opportunities with the development of AI-powered gesture personalization technology, which will be showcased at MWC Barcelona 2025 alongside its neural sensing wristband, marking a significant advancement in wearable technology.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/wearable-devices-ltd-trading-halted-news-pending-1034480533Wendy Williams, a 60-year-old former talk show host, has been under guardianship since 2022 and recently spoke out against her restrictive living arrangement at an assisted living facility in New York City, where she is being kept on the 'memory unit' floor.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14501255/Wendy-Williams-View-fans-thing.htmlDr Ndugulile's sudden death has left a leadership vacuum at the WHO Africa office, prompting a search for his successor. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has submitted candidate names to Member States, who will select the new Regional Director, a crucial figure in shaping Africa's healthcare future.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-s-janabi-to-face-four-others-in-race-to-who-africa-post-4965758The US Food and Drug Administration is warning customers about two food recalls. Whole Foods Market is urging consumers to destroy '365 Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese' due to potential allergic reactions, while HAR Maspeth Corporation of New York has recalled its "Jinga Glass Noodles with Vegetables" products containing undeclared eggs, which can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in consumers.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/two-food-products-macaroni-cheese-recalled-undeclared-eggsA growing number of people are calling for a "right-to-disconnect" law to protect workers from out-of-hours communication, with nearly all respondents supporting the idea due to its potential benefits in maintaining work-life balance. Despite this, many believe their bosses would resist such legislation. France and Australia have already introduced similar laws, allowing employees to disconnect from work after hours. The push for a "right-to-disconnect" law comes as digital communication blurs the line between work and personal life, with 65.1% of respondents reporting getting into trouble at work due to email mistakes.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/over-90-of-americans-demand-for-a-right-to-disconnect-law-which-would-protect-them-from-out-of-hours-work-communicationThe World Sleep Day, observed annually on the Friday before the Spring Equinox, aims to raise awareness about the significance of sleep in today's fast-paced world. Launched by the World Sleep Society in 2008, this global event highlights the importance of prioritizing sleep over work, screens, and stress, emphasizing its impact on overall health and well-being.
https://www.ndtv.com/video/explained-what-is-world-sleep-day-and-what-is-its-significance-913962?hp#pfrom=home-ndtv_videoZoho founder Sridhar Vembu has expressed his dissatisfaction with India's IT industry, stating that it has created a financial bubble by "sucking all the oxygen" out of the market. He believes this is due to the industry's rapid growth and high valuations, which are unsustainable in the long term.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu-blames-indias-it-industry-for-creating-financial-bubble-sucked-all-oxygen-11742006087217.html