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There’s an irony in relying on artificial intelligence for justice, as the law is traditionally slow and relies on human judgment, while generative AI promises efficiency and accessibility. The author experienced a mix of doubt and fear regarding over-reliance on AI, noting it even cited a fictional case, wasting valuable time. This "AI hallucination" phenomenon has prompted warnings from the Law Society, indicating that lawyers have requested information on non-existent cases, highlighting the potential pitfalls...

SummaryA top official from South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, Floyd Shivambu, has faced backlash for visiting self-proclaimed pastor Shepherd Bushiri, who fled to Malawi after being charged with rape and fraud. Shivambu praised Bushiri's work in a post on X, prompting condemnation from South Africa's Minister of Justice and his own party, which distanced itself from his actions. Bushiri, currently appealing an extradition request, is accused of exploiting vulnerable communities for personal gain while...

A 45-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Ayley Croft, Enfield, on the evening of April 19. Despite attempts by the London Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance, she was pronounced dead at the scene, with her family informed and receiving support. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation but have made no arrests yet, and are appealing for public information, particularly from drivers in the area during the incident, while increasing police presence to reassure...

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticized Donald Trump's attacks on Harvard University, stating they harm American competitiveness through cuts in federal funding and the shutdown of research labs and hospitals linked to colleges. Healey emphasized that these actions lead to the loss of researchers to other countries and adversely affect patient care, particularly at teaching hospitals like Boston Children's. The conflict escalated when Trump froze nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding after Harvard rejected his demands,...

In 2023, over 800 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., primarily in West Texas, with most cases occurring among unvaccinated individuals, though 3% are breakthrough infections in vaccinated people. Despite claims on social media, the MMR vaccine is highly effective, providing 93% protection after one dose and 97% after two; breakthrough cases are typically milder and less contagious. Experts assert that vaccine-induced immunity is generally long-lasting, contradicting claims of rapid waning, and emphasize...