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Physician shares 5 practical steps to manage diabetes for those working a desk job: Regular short walks to snacking on… | Health

Sitting is the new smoking, and with the current diabetes epidemic, handling chronic health-related ailments in a sitting work environment or a desk job can become challenging.

Implementing regular movement, healthy snacking, and stress reduction can help desk-bound workers manage diabetes. (Freepik)

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In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ravi N Sangapur, consultant internal medicine and physician, HCG Suchirayu Hospital, Hubli, discussed how a sedentary lifestyle and lower mobility in the workplace can have the potential to worsen health conditions. Especially those suffering from diabetes, such as metabolic syndrome, blood glucose management, and cardiovascular disease.

Managing diabetes in workplace

Stressing that this calls for organisation and individual intervention, Dr Ravi stressed, “For the diabetic, having the disease and holding a high-stress office job can seem like more than one can handle. Yet, small changes make a huge impact on keeping blood glucose levels in control.”

A sedentary lifestyle and lower mobility in the workplace can have the potential to worsen health conditions. (Freepik)

He shared practical and effective tips for desk-bound workers to manage diabetes that can be implemented into their work habits without creating any interference. Here’s what the doctor suggested:

1. Add micro-movements

Interrupt extended sitting with regular short walks or stretches every 30 to 60 minutes. Micro-movements regulate blood glucose and avert metabolic downturns that commonly follow extended sitting.

2. Nutrient-dense, low-glycemic foods

Snacking on whole foods instead of processed snacks may level out blood sugars. Eat meals with fibre, protein, and healthy fats to have smooth energy and avoid sugar spikes resulting from carbohydrate-laden processed foods.

3. Plan regular health screenings

Regular visits with one’s healthcare provider and, if possible, a daily self-monitoring of blood glucose can give early warning signals so that diet, exercise, and medication can be altered in a timely fashion.

4. Stress management techniques

Since stress can raise blood sugar, the incorporation of stress-reduction strategies such as deep breathing techniques or mindfulness in daily activities can enhance control of blood glucose and mental clarity.

5. Stay hydrated

Drinking water will improve the metabolic function, prevent dehydration, and help you be energetic throughout the day.

The role of organisations in diabetes prevention and management

Additionally, Dr Vikram Vora, medical director, International SOS (India), suggests that for companies, including such practices, the return is significant.

Regular visits with one’s healthcare provider and, if possible, a daily self-monitoring of blood glucose can give early warning signals. (Pexels)

He explains, “Unmanaged employee diabetes can result in higher absenteeism, lower productivity, and increased health care costs. Developing a holistic health model in the workplace by incorporating regular glucose testing, easily accessible health resources, and providing for medical attention allows for an environment in which diabetic employees may thrive.”

Additionally, Dr Vora suggests that companies can offer diabetic-friendly equipment, including nutrition guides, ergonomic seating that promotes movement, and health initiatives, which can empower employees to manage their health.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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September 3, 2025
Cardi B cleared of assaulting security guard in Los Angeles | Cardi B

Cardi B has been cleared of assaulting a security guard by scratching her with her fingernails, with a Los Angeles jury deliberating for less than an hour to bring an end to a colourful civil trial.

Emani Ellis had alleged that the Grammy-winning rapper cut her cheek with a three-inch (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018.

The jury took just under an hour to clear the rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, of the allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and false imprisonment.

Outside the Alhambra courthouse, Cardi B thanked her lawyers, media and fans and denied again that she had ever touched Ellis.

“Let’s just put this behind,” she said. “But I’m giving a warning: I am not that celeb you gonna sue and you think is going to settle. Especially when I am super, completely innocent.

“I know I’ve got a little reputation but I swear to god I am innocent,” she added, to laughter from the media.

The civil trial revolved around an obstetrician appointment Cardi B attended when she was four months pregnant with her first child in 2018. The office had closed to other patients for the day to shield her privacy as her pregnancy was not then public knowledge.

The rapper claimed Ellis, who was a security guard for the building, had followed her up to the office on the fifth floor, said her name to someone on the phone and appeared to be filming her, all of which made her fear her pregnancy would be revealed, leading to what the rapper described as only a “verbal fight”.

Ellis, who lost her job after the encounter, claimed Cardi B had also scratched her face with a fake nail, which resulted in a scar that required cosmetic surgery. She testified that she had been left humiliated and traumatised.

Ellis was seeking damages including medical expenses, compensation for emotional and physical suffering and lost wages, along with punitive damages.

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Cardi B claimed on the stand that she was being sued for $24m but Ellis’s attorney said in closing arguments that it was up to the jury to decide a dollar amount.

Many of Cardi B’s responses during her testimony went viral, including when she described Ellis as “security-heavy”. When asked by Ellis’s attorney if she called Ellis “fat”, Cardi B replied: “No. I was calling her a bitch.”

A significant chunk of time was dedicated to the rapper’s rhinestone-decorated acrylic nails. When Cardi B was asked by Ellis’s attorney whether she was physically able to scratch someone at the time of the incident, the performer replied: “But I didn’t because I had a baby inside me.”

The attorney then asked: “Are you disabled? Yes or no?”

“At that moment, when you’re pregnant, I’m very disabled. Do you want me to tell you things I can’t do?” Cardi B said, prompting laughter in the courtroom.

The rapper denied that she or Ellis touched one another but acknowledged that their argument had become heated, recounting much of the swearing the two women had exchanged. She said while that they were chest-to-chest at one point, the fight never became physical.

“She couldn’t get a scratch from me because I didn’t touch her,” Cardi B said.

When Ellis’s attorney asked her if she had been angry, Cardi B replied: “Yes I was angry! Because I’m pregnant! And this girl’s about to fucking beat my ass!”

Both David Finke, the doctor Cardi B was seeing on the day, and Tierra Malcolm, the office receptionist who broke up the argument, gave testimony that mostly supported Cardi B’s account, saying they had seen no physical fight.

Asked to characterise the argument, Malcolm said she wasn’t sure if she could swear in court.

“We’ve heard just about everything so far, so it’s OK,” Judge Ian C Fusselman said, to laughter from the courtroom.

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September 3, 2025
Siniakova and Townsend end Venus and Fernandez’s US Open run

The Cinderella run of Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams in the doubles draw at the US Open ended in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at the hands of No. 1 seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-1, 6-2.

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Wild cards Fernandez and Williams, who didn’t drop a set in their first three rounds, faced an uphill battle against the two-time Grand Slam champions inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, despite the full support of a packed house. From the match’s opening points, Siniakova and Townsend showing why they’re one of the world’s top teams throughout the 56-minute match, denying the scratch pairing a third upset against a seeded team in Flushing Meadows.

In a performance that world feed commentator Chanda Rubin called “near-perfect,” Siniakova and Townsend hit 19 winners to just three unforced errors, and lost just six points total on the serve to march into the semifinals. They are the first top-seeded team in seven years to reach the final four in New York, since Siniakova did it with Barbora Krejcikova.

“I’m really happy with the way that we played today,” Townsend said post-match. “I felt like we really executed our game plans to a T, and you know, that’s the most that we can ask as players. You know, our coaches were really happy with the way we played, as well.

“There are times when, especially playing opponents that are that tough and are able to kind of make adjustments on the fly, and Venus is a legend and understands and knows how to win and figure things out when things aren’t going her way. And Leylah the same. She always is a fighter.

“It really made me very proud, and I’m sure Kat as well, of the way we were able to stay solid from start to finish.”

Siniakova, an 11-time Grand Slam doubles champion, went on to call it a “privilege” to play “a legend” like Williams at this stage in her career. She had previously played the former World No. 1 in singles twice, dating back to a 2015 clay-court meeting in Rome.

Townsend, who herself became a fan favorite in the Open’s first week with a run to the singles Round of 16, also had praise for her 45-year-old compatriot.

“The earliest memory [of Venus] was watching her on TV, especially here at the US Open,” the World No. 1 doubles player in the PIF WTA Rankings said, joking that she was inspired to play tennis because of Williams’ then-famous Reebok outfits.

“I remember watching that. Growing up watching Venus and Serena, for me and my sister, it was an inspiration and we really wanted to be like them when we great up, so it’s an honor to be able to share the court with her today.”

Siniakova and Townsend, bidding to reach their third Grand Slam final as a team and first together at the US Open, will face No. 4 seeds Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova in the semifinals.

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September 3, 2025
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September 3, 2025
Film Fanatics: Superhero summer | The Butler Collegian

With so many superheroes, hope is on the horizon. Graphic by Abby Ayre.

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“Film Fanatics” explores Hollywood’s recent releases, cherished classics and everything in between. These thought-provoking reviews invite fresh perspectives and weigh whether a film deserves attention — or if it’s best left in the past. Read on to find out what our writers think of this week’s film.

It is no secret that the superhero movie industry has struggled these past few years. Marvel focused more on quantity over quality, and DC has been trying its best to follow the cinematic universe formula. Both have had the rare floating hit in a sea of flops, but fans have been largely dissatisfied with the state of their favorite comic book characters.

That all changed this summer.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been rearing up for the Multiverse Saga’s grand finale with “Thunderbolts*” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”. Consequently, superhero buffs have been wild with speculation about reboots and revivals. Meanwhile, “Superman” successfully reset the DC Extended Universe as the DC Universe, paving the way for a more comic-accurate film franchise.

“Thunderbolts*”

Superhero is a loose term when it comes to the Thunderbolts. The begrudging team of anti-heroes is forced together by the mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine — portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus — whose past caught up to herself and everyone else. The film marked the genre’s continued revival with a box office pull of over $382 million on a budget of $180 million.

“Thunderbolts*” pulls together sharp quips, well-choreographed action and a gut-wrenching found family trope to make a genuinely fun movie. Each character — despite being a clear stand-in for an original Avenger — is unique and compelling, but the team’s name itself is a reminder of the larger franchise at work.

That asterisk is no mistake. It spells out the film’s hidden subtitle — “*The New Avengers”. The big reveal of the team’s new name shot the movie’s menagerie of morally grey misfits into the big leagues and primed them for the overcrowded team-up at the end of Phase Six of the MCU. “Thunderbolts*” may be good, but its story is still a pawn in the MCU’s messy, one-sided chess game.

“Superman”

Sophomore middle/secondary education major Lorelei Guenther was so impressed with “Superman” that her faith in superhero movies — new and old — was revitalized.

“I really liked it,” Guenther said. “Afterwards, I went back and watched the old [1978] Superman movie with Christopher Reeve. I felt like superhero movies were kind of back in a way.”

The big screen debut of James Gunn’s new DC Universe aided in the resurgence of not only superhero movies, but DC movies specifically. “Superman” blasted into theaters on a budget of $225 million and made $600 million, sparking high hopes for the franchise’s future.

“Superman” follows a new version of the big blue boy scout — portrayed by David Corenswet — as he tries his best to bring peace to a chaotic world that loves and hates him in equal measure. The film introduces a world already full of super-powered metahumans, bringing to life both iconic and lesser-known characters from the comics.

Guenther expressed that skipping the origin and picking up in the middle of Superman’s journey helped the movie’s pace.

“Going back and watching the old movie with Christopher Reeve, it had a very slow start,” Guenther said. “We see all the stuff with his parents on Krypton … [and] on the Kent farm, [but] we don’t see much of him as Superman. I think it was really cool to see him as Superman for the whole movie. I do kind of wish it focused more on him as Clark Kent, but maybe that will come in the future.”

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps”

The irony is not lost that it took four movies to get the Fantastic Four right.

“First Steps” recognized that the team’s origin is done and tired, and opted — like “Superman” — to pick up their journey in the middle. The family of super-powered adventurers is forced to face a threat like no other when the world-eating Galactus — portrayed by Ralph Ineson — demands a steep price in exchange for Earth’s survival.

Junior entrepreneurship and innovation major Ben Adler believes that Galactus is too big a threat to waste on one movie.

“I don’t think they used [Galactus] to his full potential,” Adler said. “He could have been a Thanos-level threat and could have been the big bad for this phase … I still think [Doctor] Doom is fine, but there’s a lot of controversy around that.”

Though the cast of “First Steps” is confirmed to appear in “Avengers: Doomsday”, the film itself is singular. “First Steps” is set in a universe entirely separate from the MCU, which allowed the story to ignore the rest of Marvel and focus solely on the Fantastic Four and their world. This choice kept the movie from being bloated with cameos and fan service, though not entirely.

Following the trend of lucrative superhero films, “First Steps” made almost $500 million on a budget of $200 million.

General reception

Senior middle/secondary education major Margaret Smith appreciated the themes of unity seen throughout all three movies.

“A big thing [in these movies] is hope, helping each other and being connected with other people, whether they are friends or family,” Smith said. “[In] Thunderbolts, a big theme was mental health. [At] the [end] they defeated the villain with the power of friendship, and that is really awesome.”

In spite of the so-called superhero fatigue, super-powered hits have been rocking theaters all year. It seems that superheroes have had a thundering, super, fantastic, very good summer.

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September 3, 2025
Red Galaxies Provide New Insights into the Birth of the Universe

When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began science operations, one of its first tasks was to observe the earliest galaxies in the Universe. These observations revealed a huge population of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) that astronomers nicknamed “Little Red Dots” (LRDs), owing to their small appearance and deep red hue. Based on redshift measurements, these AGNs are estimated to have existed just 0.6 to 1.6 billion years after the Big Bang (13.2 to 12.2 billion years ago). Studying these objects has already triggered some groundbreaking discoveries about the early Universe.

This includes new insights into how supermassive black holes (SMBHs) formed shortly after the Big Bang and how Dark Matter may have influenced the formation of early galaxies. Thanks to a new set of images taken with Webb’s Mid-Infrared Imager (MIRI), the JWST has now provided the first long-wavelength infrared light observations of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF), which contains several LRDs. As an international team of researchers explained in a study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, these images provide new insights into how the earliest galaxies in the Universe formed over 13 billion years ago.

The study was conducted by researchers with the MIRI European Consortium, an international organization made up of thousands of astronomers from institutions like the Max-Planck-Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) and the MPI for Radioastronomy (MPIfR), the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB), the Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN), the Niels Bohr Institute (DARK), the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy, the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, the Institute of Particle Physics and Astrophysics, the UK Astronomy Technology Center, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), and the European Space Agency (ESA).

This image combines data from the JWST’s MIRI and NIRcam cameras to create a multicoloured view of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. Credits: NASA/ESA/CSA/the JADES Collaboration/the MIDIS collaboration.

The research was conducted as part of the MIRI Deep Imaging Survey (MIDIS), an observation campaign that revisited the iconic Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDFD). This survey observed the HUDFD for nearly 100 hours, Webb’s longest observation of an extragalactic field with one filter to date. These observations revealed vital information on how and when stars in the earliest galaxies form, where previous observations only measured the light of newborn stars in these galaxies.

Göran Östlin, a Professor of Astronomy at Stockholm University and the lead author on the study, explained in an ESA press release:

In the images, we can see the most distant galaxies known to us. What is unique about our observations is that they are made in mid-wavelength infrared light and with an extremely long exposure time, close to 100 hours. This allows us to study extremely distant galaxies. They emitted their light more than 13 billion years ago, near the beginning of the Universe.

For their research, the team examined the MIRI data to obtain photometry and redshifts of about 2,500 light sources, the overwhelming majority of which were distant galaxies. This data could lead to estimates on the number of stars that formed shortly after the Big Bang, allowing astronomers to study how the first galaxies in the Universe evolved. It could also enable researchers to study galaxies that contain large amounts of interstellar dust (aka. “dusty galaxies”), which could contain the seeds of SMBHs and are only visible in infrared light.

These findings could help settle questions regarding how these galaxies and their central black holes grew to their observed sizes so soon after the Big Bang. When astronomers first viewed these galaxies, they found that the observations were in tension with what the most widely accepted cosmological models predicted. These models suggested that early galaxies and the seeds of SMBHs would not have had enough time to grow to their observed sizes. In this respect, Webb’s observations have triggered a revolutionary shift in what we think we know about the birth of galaxies and cosmic structures.

Jens Melinder, an astronomer at Stockholm University and a co-author on the paper, states that these latest findings will shed light on this and other cosmological mysteries:

MIRI allows us to see through the veil of dust and observe what lies behind. By observing this type of galaxy, we can understand how quickly the heavier elements that the dust is made from formed in the early Universe, and how supermassive black holes, surrounded by a ring of hot dust, evolved. We have contributed brand new data that will be used in the future by researchers studying galaxy evolution and the formation of the first galaxies. The HUDF is such an incredibly well-observed part of the night sky that there is great value in making our images available. We expect them to be used by many.

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September 3, 2025
Trump ‘not concerned’ about China and Russia forming axis against US | Donald Trump News

Trump posts: ‘Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire’ against US.

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President Donald Trump has brushed off concerns that deepening ties between China and Russia pose a threat to the United States, pointing to Washington’s unmatched military might.

Asked in a radio interview on Tuesday whether he was concerned about a China-Russia axis forming against the US, the US president said he was not.

“We have the strongest military in the world, by far,” he told the conservative pundit Scott Jennings.

“They would never use their military on us. Believe me, that would be the worst thing they could ever do.”

Trump, who campaigned on the promise of swiftly bringing an end to Moscow’s war in Ukraine, also expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his failure to reach a peace deal with Kyiv.

“I am very disappointed in President Putin, I can say that, and we will be doing something to help people live,” he said.

“It’s not a question of Ukraine. It’s helping people live.”

Trump’s comments come as China and Russia have been ramping up cooperation to present an alternative vision to the Western-led international order.

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China’s Tianjin earlier this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin took turns levelling criticisms at what they view as Washington’s undue dominance over the global arena.

On Wednesday, Putin attended China’s largest-ever military parade, held to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II, an event widely seen as part of Xi’s efforts to demonstrate Beijing’s growing clout on the international stage.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump dismissed suggestions that the parade should be seen as a challenge to the US.

“I don’t see that at all, no,” he said.

“I have a very good relationship with President Xi, as you know, but China needs us much more than we need them.”

Responding later to the military parade on social media as it got under way, Trump questioned whether Xi would acknowledge the role the US played in World War II, before wishing him well.

“The big question to be answered is whether or not President Xi of China will mention the massive amount of support and ‘blood’ that The United States of America gave to China in order to help it to secure its FREEDOM from a very unfriendly foreign invader,” Trump wrote.

“Many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory … May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration.”

“Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America,” Trump added.

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September 3, 2025
Alcaraz finds dominant best to march past Lehecka and into US Open semi-finals | US Open Tennis 2025

It took just seven minutes for Carlos Alcaraz to recognise that he was having another one of those days where he could do whatever he wanted with a tennis ball. Up a game point in his opening service game, the Spaniard skipped around the ball from far behind the baseline in his backhand corner and attempted the riskiest shot possible, unleashing a remarkable forehand winner.

This would not be the last time that the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd collectively gasped at Alcaraz’s greatness as he continued to radiate confidence and calm in New York, moving effortlessly into the semi‑finals with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win against Jiri Lehecka.

“Today I played [an] almost perfect match,” Alcaraz said. “Playing in a quarter-final of a grand slam, I’m feeling like: ‘OK, just two more steps and let’s see what happens.’ I’m feeling great and hungry to make it.”

This tournament has further underscored the ease and confidence surrounding Alcaraz’s tennis. Having reached the finals of his past seven tournaments while leading the tour with 59 match wins and six titles, this is the most consistent stretch of the 22-year-old’s career and he has played with total freedom over the past 10 days. He has now reached a grand slam semi-final without dropping a set for the first time in his career.

Still, Alcaraz began the match fully conscious of the fact that Lehecka represented his toughest opponent so far and things could be different. The talented 23-year-old has been on the verge of breaking through for some time. He is armed with a powerful first serve and a destructive forehand. At the Qatar Open in February, the Czech toppled Alcaraz in three sets.

This time, Alcaraz set the tone immediately by breaking Lehecka’s serve in the opening game. Across nearly two hours, he never let up. Alcaraz served spectacularly well, marching through his service games, his variety of shot contrasted starkly with Lehecka’s one-note attack. His defence made the court seem so narrow for his challenger.

Carlos Alcaraz serves to Jiri Lehecka in front of a large Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. Photograph: Kena Betancur/AFP/Getty Images

After two convincing sets, where Alcaraz broke in the opening service game and never looked back, the third set particularly demonstrated his growth. Lehecka played his best set of the match, moving through his own service games and putting pressure on Alcaraz.

In the past, Alcaraz may have lost focus. On this occasion, the moment Lehecka began to show nerves, he pounced. At 4-4, instead of searching for a highlight-reel winner, Alcaraz locked down his game, making deep returns and offering up no free errors. He broke Lehecka’s serve with a spectacular defensive effort, celebrating with a roar.

Alcaraz’s greater consistency has also been a result of improvements to his serve. He had opted to significantly change his service motion during his pre-season and over the course of this year it has become increasingly dependable. Against Lehecka, he landed 63% of his first serves, won 84% of first serve points and 41% of his serves went unreturned, an extremely healthy serving day that ended with him not facing a single break point in the match.

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Draper out of Davis Cup tie against Poland

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Jack Draper will miss Great Britain’s Davis Cup tie against Poland next weekend through injury.

The world No 5 pulled out of the US Open ahead of his scheduled second-round match because of a flare-up of the bone bruising in his left arm that had kept him sidelined since Wimbledon.

The Davis Cup World Group match in Gdynia on 12-13 September comes too soon for Draper, with questions marks over when he will be able to return.

Davis Cup captain Leon Smith said: “It goes without saying that obviously it’s a real shame that we can’t call upon Jack Draper to be in the team with his injury and of course we wish him the best with his recovery and for the rest of the season.”

In Draper’s absence, Cameron Norrie will lead Britain’s team alongside Jacob Fearnley, while there are three debutants named in Wimbledon doubles champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool plus Arthur Fery.

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“I’ve been improving a lot, and just every practice, every match I’ve been trying to feel more comfortable with the movement, with hitting good serves, and the percentage as well, it’s really important,” Alcaraz said.

“Tennis, it’s really hard sometimes, because one day you can serve really, really well, and the next match you can feel completely different and really bad. I’m trying to maintain focus on the serve, trying to do everything the same and getting the good feeling.”

Even for Alcaraz, who continues to pile up big titles at a faster rate than anyone else in the world, his recent efficiency has been striking. He has always been prone to dramatic moments of self-sabotage. The next step in Alcaraz’s career was learning how to perform more consistently, allowing him to preserve his mental and physical energy for his biggest rivals. As he moves closer to a potential sixth grand slam title, his progress is undeniable.

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September 3, 2025
Parents could get alerts if children show acute distress while using ChatGPT | OpenAI

Parents could be alerted if their teenagers show acute distress while talking with ChatGPT, amid child safety concerns as more young people turn to AI chatbots for support and advice.

The alerts are part of new protections for children using ChatGPT to be rolled out in the next month by OpenAI, which was last week sued by the family of a boy who took his own life after allegedly receiving “months of encouragement” from the system.

Other new safeguards will include parents being able to link their accounts to those of their teenagers and controlling how the AI model responds to their child with “age-appropriate model behaviour rules”. But internet safety campaigners said the steps did not go far enough and AI chatbots should not be on the market before they are deemed safe for young people.

Adam Raine, 16, from California, killed himself in April after discussing a method of suicide with ChatGPT. It guided him on his method and offered to help him write a suicide note, court filings alleged. OpenAI admitted that its systems had fallen short, with the safety training of its AI models degrading over the course of long conversations.

Raine’s family alleges the chatbot was “rushed to market … despite clear safety issues”.

“Many young people are already using AI,” said OpenAI in a blog detailing its latest plans. “They are among the first ‘AI natives’, growing up with these tools as part of daily life, much like earlier generations did with the internet or smartphones. That creates real opportunities for support, learning and creativity, but it also means families and teens may need support in setting healthy guidelines that fit a teen’s unique stage of development.”

A key change could be allowing parents to disable the AI’s memory and chat history to mitigate the risk of the AI building a long-term profile of the child and resurfacing old comments about personal struggles in a way that would worsen their mental health.

In the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office code of practice for age-appropriate design of online services tells tech companies to “collect and retain only the minimum amount of personal data you need to provide the elements of your service in which a child is actively and knowingly engaged”.

About a third of American teens have used AI companions for social interaction and relationships, including role-playing, romantic interactions and emotional support, research has found. In the UK, 71% of vulnerable children are using AI chatbots and six in 10 parents say they worry their children believe AI chatbots are real people, according to a similar study.

The Molly Rose Foundation, which was set up by the father of Molly Russell, 14, who took her life after descending into despair on social media, said it was “unforgivable for products to be put on to the market before they are safe for young people – only to retrospectively make small efforts to make them safer”.

Andy Burrows, the foundation’s chief executive, said: “Once again we’ve seen tragedy and media pressure force tech companies to act – but not go far enough.

“Ofcom should be ready to investigate any breaches ChatGPT has made since the Online Safety Act came into force and hold the company to account until it is fundamentally safe for its users.”

Anthropic, which provides the popular Claude chatbot, says on its website it cannot be used by under-18s. In May, Google allowed under-13s to sign into apps using its Gemini AI system, with parents able to turn it off using its Google Family Link system. Google advises parents to teach children Gemini isn’t human, that it can’t think for itself or feel emotions and not to enter sensitive or personal information. But it warns: “Your child may encounter content you don’t want them to see.”

The child protection charity NSPCC said OpenAI’s move was “a welcome step in the right direction, but it’s not enough”.

“Without strong age checks, they simply don’t know who’s using their platform,” said Toni Brunton-Douglas, a senior policy officer. “That means vulnerable children could still be left exposed. Tech companies must not view child safety as an after thought. It’s time to make protection the default.”

Meta said it built teenager protection into its AI products, but was “adding more guardrails as an extra precaution – including training our AIs not to engage with teens” on topics such as self-harm, suicide and disordered eating, and instead guiding them to expert resources.

“These updates are already in progress and we will continue to adapt our approach to help ensure teens have safe, age-appropriate experiences with AI,” a spokesperson said.

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September 3, 2025
AI Meets Rugged Reliability: Getac Expands Its Range of Versatile Rugged Field Devices with Launch of New AI-Ready F120 Tablet and V120 Laptop
Both new devices build on their best-selling predecessors, introducing cutting-edge technology with larger screens and enhanced specifications tailored for industrial field professionals

News in brief:
- Getac’s brand new F120 – the world’s first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in a tablet form factor – harnesses the power of edge AI to transform workflows and optimise operational efficiency in the field.
- The new V120 is derived from years of real-world use of the V110, featuring a host of meaningful upgrades while retaining the hallmark flexible usage form factor to support diverse field operations.
- Both devices are designed to meet the needs of field professionals in sectors such as defence, utilities, manufacturing, public safety and automotive, who want to optimise their productivity in challenging working environments using the latest technology.
TAIPEI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of two highly versatile new field devices; the F120 – the world’s first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in a tablet form factor1, and the V120 – an AI-ready fully rugged laptop designed to deliver a premium computing experience in challenging work environments.

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Both new devices are the result of extensive real-world research and customer dialogue, building on Getac’s best-selling F110 and V110 models to deliver two brand new devices that harness the power of AI to unlock new levels of productivity in the field. Shared upgrades include larger 12.2-inch displays with a new narrow-bezel design, slimmer and lighter builds, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two ThunderboltTM 4 ports, hot-swappable batteries, TPM 2.0, and robust MIL-STD-810H / IP66 certifications, a generational leap in performance and reliability for field professionals.

F120 Fully Rugged Tablet – The World’s First Fully Rugged Tablet as a Copilot+ PC

Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows devices currently available, with powerful processors and access to highly advanced AI models that can fundamentally transform workflows and operations in the field. To qualify as a Copilot+ PC, a device must include an NPU (Neural Processor Unit) capable of 40+ TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), have a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, and support at least one form of biometric security authentication.

Getac’s new F120 meets all these criteria. By bringing powerful edge AI into a fully rugged form factor, it transforms how field professionals work in challenging environments. Powered by the latest Intel® CoreTM Ultra 200V Series Processor and groundbreaking Intel® AI Boost NPU with up to 48 TOPS, it accelerates AI-driven tasks like diagnostics, image processing, and real-time analytics, enabling users to tackle challenges faster and more effectively.

With options up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory, 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and Windows Hello facial recognition, the F120 is designed to support seamless multitasking, offers secure access features, and has the power to handle demanding workloads, making it an ideal tool for professionals in mission-critical environments such as defence, utilities and field operations that demand advanced mobile AI at the edge.

V120 Fully Rugged Laptop – AI-Ready Convertible Powerhouse

Shaped by years of proven deployment across key industries, the V120 builds on Getac’s top-selling V110, incorporating real-world feedback into a refined convertible-hinge design that allows the device to look like a tablet, meeting the evolving needs of frontline professionals.

At the heart of the V120 is an Intel® CoreTM Ultra 200H Series processor with integrated Intel® ArcTM GPUs and Intel® Turbo Boost technology, delivering efficient AI acceleration and smooth multitasking across demanding applications. The standard configuration features 8GB of DDR5 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, with optional upgrades to 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD for users who require even greater capacity.

Bigger Displays, Smarter Form Factors

Both the F120 and V120 feature a larger 12.2-inch LumiBond display with Smart Touch and Getac sunlight readable technology, upgraded from 11.6 inches in their predecessors. The V120 delivers 1,000 nits of brightness for clear visibility across vehicles and mobile workstations. For outdoor-heavy use in direct sunlight, the F120 boosts brightness to 1,200 nits. With a new narrow-bezel design, both devices are thinner and lighter than the previous generation despite the increased screen size, improving mobility without compromising durability.

Seamless Connectivity and Rugged Performance

Designed for always-on field operations, both devices offer Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast, stable wireless connectivity. Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports are standard on both models, with the V120 offering an optional third port for additional peripheral flexibility. For users working in remote locations, additional connectivity options include a dedicated GPS module, 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, with Dual SIM (Nano-SIM 4FF and e-SIM).

Both new devices also feature Getac’s LifeSupport hot-swappable battery technology for all-day productivity, while additional high-capacity batteries are available for even longer periods of operation away from charging facilities. They also include a robust suite of data security features including TPM 2.0 as standard, with additional security options including Intel vPro® Technology, smart card reader, and Absolute Persistence® if required.

Like most Getac devices, the F120 and V120 are MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certified and can operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -29°C to 63°C (-20°F to 145°F). The F120 is also drop resistant up to 6ft (1.8m), while the V120 is drop resistant up to 4ft (1.2m) and features enhanced shock-absorbing corners for additional protection. Optional salt fog certification and ANSI/UL compliance make both devices well suited for use in corrosive, regulated, and high-risk environments.

Enabling High-Impact Use Across Key Industries

These powerful, yet versatile, field-ready devices are designed to help field professionals across multiple industries perform complex tasks with ease. Defence professionals can use the F120’s advanced data processing and extensive connectivity to turn any vehicle into a mobile command and control centre, while the V120’s slim design and flexible form factor aid critical data gathering in high pressure scenarios. Elsewhere, automotive engineers and technicians can use the F120’s AI capabilities to quickly run intricate diagnostics and get vehicles back on the road as fast as possible. Public safety workers such as police officers and emergency first responders can utilise the V120’s AI capabilities alongside the Getac Voice application, which enables real-time transcription of witness interviews at incident scenes, providing instant speech-to-text conversion for written reports. Witnesses can then sign reports using the device’s touchscreen.

“Modern field professionals need devices they can rely on to solve complex challenges and facilitate high levels of productivity in a wide variety of environments and circumstances. At Getac, we work closely with our customers to not only understand the challenges they are facing today, but also how these challenges are evolving over time, to ensure our rugged solutions continue to meet their changing needs,” says James Hwang, President of Getac Technology Corporation. “The new F120 and V120 build on a proven track record of performance and raise the bar once again, combining powerful AI capabilities, larger screens and weather-resistant functionality in a slimmer, lighter form factor, for optimal field efficiency.”

The F120 and V120 will be available in October.

For more information, please visit www.getac.com

1Status updated as of 2 September 2025; to the best of our knowledge, this product is the first fully rugged tablet as a Microsoft Copilot+ PC.

About Getac

Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in AI-capable rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, digital evidence management and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac’s solutions and services are designed to enable extraordinary experiences for frontline workers in challenging environments. Today, Getac serves customers in over 100 countries spanning defence, public safety, ambulance, fire & rescue, utilities, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. Getac was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2024. For more information, visit: https://www.getac.com. Participate in the Getac Industry blog or follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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