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Lauren Sanchez, 55, stunned in a custom Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown as she married Jeff Bezos on June 27, 2025, in Venice, Italy. The intricate Alta Moda gown took over 900 hours of artisanal work to create, featuring delicate lace, long sleeves, a corseted waist, and a high neckline inspired by Sophia Loren's 1958 film "Houseboat".  The mermaid-style skirt flowed elegantly to the floor, adorned with 180 hand-finished silk chiffon buttons. Sanchez described the dress as "not just a gown, a piece of poetry" and thanked Dolce & Gabbana for the "magic" behind its creation.  The wedding was a star-studded affair with guests including Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and was estimated to cost around $55 million. Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to leave a comment, it helps us serve you better.

🌺 Yesterday marked a significant milestone with the first Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Summit in Abuja. The event brought together various government, educational, private, and civil society organizations dedicated to promoting the normalization of menstruation as a natural part of girls' and women's lives. During the summit, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs unveiled plans to formulate a policy on menstrual health and hygiene management (MHHM), while the Federal Ministry of Budget committed to creating a budget line for MHHM in the upcoming 2026-2030 plans and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). The summit lamented that: ⭕ Women and girls in rural areas and conflict zones face challenges in accessing information and resources for menstrual health and hygiene management. ⭕ Females with disabilities often receive inadequate support and information regarding menstrual hygiene management. ⭕ Conversations about periods typically exclude boys and men, leading t...

Tech tycoon Jeff Bezos is getting married this weekend in Venice, Italy. A-list celebs such as Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady have started arriving. Meanwhile residents are protesting against the wedding. Find out why...  Jeff Bezos, Laura Sanchez to marry in Venice amid protests – DW – 06/27/2025 https://share.google/uoxCAnY8QPH3FV7tt Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to leave a comment, it helps us serve you better.

Today's discussion on "Hate Speech & Artificial Intelligence" shed light on the worrisome amplification of hate speech by new communication technologies, posing threats to peace, development, and human rights. Four key takeaways from the conversation: ⭐ In the first quarter of 2025, #Meta removed 3.4 million pieces of content due to violations of guidelines on hateful content, highlighting the significant impact of AI in this context. ⭐ It is important for African governments to develop homegrown AI platforms that align with local culture, moving away from reliance on foreign technologies. ⭐ NGOs play a vital role in emphasizing that hate speech is a human rights violation, and promoting the importance of ethical AI practices. ⭐ More Nigerians should be digitally literate. This will help them  to detect and report hate speech. These discussions underscore the critical need for proactive measures to address the challenges posed by hate speech in the digital era. ...

The rise of new communication technologies has amplified hate speech, spreading divisive ideologies worldwide. If unchecked, it threatens peace and development, fueling conflicts and human rights violations. Join the conversation today June 17, by 11am WAT to discuss “Hate Speech & Artificial Intelligence” in commemoration of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zx65su Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to leave a comment, it helps us serve you better.