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Thick layer of ash delays emergency aid supplies for Tonga

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Australia and New Zealand sent surveillance flights on Monday to assess the damage after Tonga was isolated from the rest of the world when Saturday’s eruption blanketed the Pacific Island with ash

There is currently a thick layer of ash coating the 2.6 kilometre runway of Fua’amotu International Airport.

This means there is a delay with Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules that is carrying emergency supplies.

A distress signal has also been detected in a low-lying island following the volcanic eruption, as flagged by the UN.

The UN Humanitarian reports of significant infrastructural damage around the main island following the tsunami that occurred after the Tonga Volcano eruption

As assessments on damage continues.. authorities have called for immediate assistance, in particular for fresh water and water

In support, UNICEF Australia has announced emergency assistance.

The organisation says its ready to transport pre-positioned emergency supplies to assist Tonga including clean water, hygiene kits, tarpaulins, recreational kits and tents

UNICEF pacific representative says we are on standby to provide humanitarian support to the government of tonga and its people effected”

Emergency efforts are still unfolding as communication remains limited due to disruption caused by the volcano.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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