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Orchid Awards Spotlight Global Cultural Contributions as Finalists Announced at Beijing Conference

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Beijing, China — The second Orchid Awards news conference took place Thursday at the China International Communications Group, paving the way for an upcoming jury meeting set for Friday. Established in 2022, the Orchid Awards honor non-Chinese individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to cultural exchange and the promotion of Chinese culture. The awards made their debut with a ceremony in 2023. This year’s Orchid Awards garnered global participation and underwent a rigorous selection process, culminating in the announcement of 30 finalists at the conference. The expert committee will determine the ten winners during the … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Release of Turkish Student Detained by ICE Amid Visa Dispute

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A federal judge in Minneapolis has ordered the immediate release of a Turkish graduate student from the University of Minnesota, who was detained after his visa was unexpectedly revoked. Doğukan Günaydın, arrested at his off-campus home on March 27, has been held at the Sherburne County Jail since that time. Judge Jeffrey Bryan determined that Günaydın’s ongoing detention infringes on his Fifth Amendment right to due process. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security contended that his student visa was revoked due to a DWI conviction earlier this year. Prosecutors had argued for his continued detention, … Read more

Groundbreaking Ruling: Mother Wins Right to Pursue Legal Action Against AI Company Linked to Son’s Tragic Suicide

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SAN FRANCISCO — In a significant legal development, Megan Garcia has scored a victory in her lawsuit against Character Technologies, a Silicon Valley AI firm, which she claims is linked to her 14-year-old son’s death by suicide. The federal court’s decision to allow the case to proceed marks a potential turning point in how courts may handle cases involving artificial intelligence and its impacts on minors. Meetali Jain, executive director of the Tech Justice Law Project, expressed her astonishment upon learning of the ruling while on the phone with Garcia. “We felt both shock and … Read more