A new portable system has been developed to measure motor function in older adults, including those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which is a precursor to Alzheimer's and dementia. The device accurately identified 83% of participants with MCI through machine learning technology while performing tasks such as standing still, walking, and standing up from a bench. Associate Professor Trent Guess believes the system can detect subtle differences in motor function related to balance and walking that may go unnoticed by observation. This technology has potential applications for individuals with concussions, sports rehabilitation, ALS, Parkinson's disease, knee replacements, and hip replacements.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/new-ai-based-tool-to-spot-cognitive-impairment-prevent-alzheimers-study-1/A case was registered against an accused man and his aide at the Powai Police Station under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The probe into the case is ongoing.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/mumbai/sex-racket-busted-in-mumbai-4-female-actors-rescued-man-arrested-at-hiranandani-hotel-in-powai-a517/Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced practical steps for the protection and welfare of minority communities in the state. The government is providing equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and basic facilities to members of minority groups. A new initiative called 'Minority Cards' will help handhold needy individuals. Grants have been increased for religious festivals, and the government plans to celebrate these events on an official level. Additionally, property and lives of minorities are being protected by declaring it a red line, with the aim of promoting interfaith harmony.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40353016/holi-a-symbol-of-love-peace-and-brotherhood-maryamThe Punjab government's initiative "Maryam Ki Dastak" is improving public services by making them more accessible and efficient, setting a new standard for good governance and citizen facilitation in the region.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40353017/maryam-ki-dastak-processes-310000-requestsThe Israeli government's blockade on Gaza has led to a severe fuel shortage, forcing the city of Rafah to suspend essential services including water pumping from dozens of wells. The situation is critical, with thousands of lives at risk and exacerbating health and environmental crises. The blockade, which began after Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel in October 2023, has resulted in over 48,000 Palestinian deaths, mostly women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-ceasefire-hostages-03-15-2025-b54c0c11c4d7f0ca52653edb033c70f5Rasool, an anti-apartheid campaigner, has criticized Donald Trump's policies as a manifestation of white supremacism. He believes the "Make America Great Again" movement is a response to demographic diversity in the US, and has expressed anger towards Israel for its war in Gaza, comparing it to the atrocities experienced during apartheid rule in South Africa.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-expels-south-african-ambassador-saying-he-hates-trump-5002561Reddit has taken steps to address a controversy surrounding the late Thomas Matthew Crooks, with several subreddits dedicated to him being banned or suspended due to posts promoting violence and calls for assassination. The subreddit r/popculture had one of its moderators suspended after approving comments containing violent content, leading Reddit to implement Automod filters to flag certain keywords. Despite this, some Luigi-associated subreddits remain active, including /r/FreeLuigi with 37,000 followers, which describes itself as a community discussing healthcare reform and the case involving Mangione.
https://gizmodo.com/reddit-is-cracking-down-on-luigi-mangione-content-2000576229Rite Aid has agreed to pay $6.8 million to settle a data breach that exposed the personal information of 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, and IDs, between June 2017 and July 2018. The hackers, from the RansomHub group, impersonated an employee to gain access to the company's systems. A federal judge has granted preliminary approval for the settlement, which allows affected customers to claim up to $10,000 for documented losses.
https://dailyhodl.com/2025/03/08/retail-pharmacy-giant-handing-6800000-to-customers-after-hackers-trigger-massive-data-breach/US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering changes to a list of countries subject to travel restrictions, which was first reported by The New York Times. The list, initially proposed by President Donald Trump in January 2020, includes countries such as Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, with vetting and screening information deemed insufficient for national security purposes.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1292067-memo-says-trump-administration-weighs-travel-ban-on-dozens-of-countries