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Police are investigating “dozens” of people at the Post Office and Fujitsu over the Horizon scandal , a senior police officer has said. Met Commander Stephen Clayman said investigators had identified "dozens" of people of interest over the scandal, which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted for theft and fraud due to the faulty Horizon software. However, no charging decisions have been made until a public inquiry into the scandal publishes its final report. One hundred police officers from across the UK are now working on the investigation, which is focusing on potential crimes of perjury and perverting the court of justice. Police have said the inquiry is "unprecedented" in size, with potentially more than 3,000 victims and evidence currently including more than 1.5 million documents that have to be reviewed. Commander Clayman said: "The scale of the task ahead is unprecedented and I am confident we have an excellent team in place, with the support of cutting-edge technology to strengthen our search for information and evidence in amongst the 1.5 million-plus documents obtained and which will grow. "I do know that if you take into account Post Office criminal and private prosecutions, civil claims and contract withdrawals, there are potentially thousands of victims who we are working hard to identify and build our database so that we can ensure we reach as many affected individuals as possible. "I cannot make promises that this will be a fast process. An investigation of this size must continue to be undertaken meticulously and methodically and will take time. "However, I speak on behalf of our whole team when I say we will approach it with independence, precision and integrity." Closing statements will be heard in the inquiry on December 16 and 17, but no firm timetable has yet been set for its final report. This means any potential trials may not take place until 2027. Last month the Met said four suspects had so far been identified in the investigation , and that the number was expected to rise. Three have been interviewed under caution so far since 2021, with the most recent in September this year, and more are expected to be questioned next year. Investigators are looking at "a significant number of people" from the Post Office, Fujitsu and in the legal profession, police said in a briefing for journalists on Tuesday. More than 900 sub postmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 after faulty Horizon accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their accounts. Hundreds are still awaiting compensation despite the previous government saying that those who have had convictions quashed are eligible for £600,000 payouts. The scandal is one of the most widespread miscarriages of justice in British legal history. A Post Office spokesperson said: "Post Office has co-operated fully and openly with the Metropolitan Police since early 2020 to provide whatever information it needs for its investigations. "This has included wide-ranging requests for large volumes of data, all of which we have agreed to. This is in addition to disclosing almost 500,000 documents to the Horizon IT Inquiry. “We will continue to co-operate with the Metropolitan Police as they undertake their investigations."
India's Sports Community Mourns Dr Manmohan Singh's DemiseHAPPY New Year! It’s the time of year when people make their New Year’s resolution. Here’s mine. I’ve been interacting with an AI assistant for quite some time now; so one day I asked, “What is one trait that you can attribute to me?” And the instant reply was “strategic curiosity,” elaborating that I look for ways to think beyond the obvious; focusing on innovative, big-picture ideas; and suggesting I’m thoughtful and forward-thinking in my approach. I dug deeper and thought I’d share the following strategic curiosity abilities that relate to the work of an association executive and perhaps a consideration for a new year’s resolution. 1. Anticipating member needs and expectations. Strategic curiosity prompts association executives to consistently seek out emerging trends, member feedback, and shifting preferences within their profession or industry. This mindset helps them understand, not just what members want today, but what they’ll likely need in the future. By staying curious about external factors like technology, policy changes, and demographic shifts, an executive can better anticipate member needs and proactively adapt programs, services, and benefits. 2. Improving problem-solving and decision-making skills. When facing challenges such as declining membership or engagement, curious executives look beyond surface-level symptoms, asking deeper questions to get to the root cause. They investigate broader factors influencing these issues and seek out solutions from various sources, including other industries, historical case studies, or emerging practices. 3. Fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Association executives model curiosity-driven behaviors like asking open-ended questions, inviting diverse perspectives, and exploring unconventional ideas. This sets a tone that values continuous learning and exploration, empowering staff to innovate. 4. Enhancing communication and member engagement. Curiosity about what resonates with members, the challenges they face, and the topics that matter most allows executives to tailor messages, events, and initiatives that speak directly to members’ priorities. This can enhance member satisfaction and deepen engagement, as members feel understood and valued by an association that anticipates their needs. 5. Building a resilient and adaptable organization. Rather than fearing disruption, a curious executive remains open to exploring contingency plans, alternative strategies, and future scenarios. This approach enables them to respond quickly and effectively when unforeseen challenges arise, whether due to economic shifts, industry changes, or global events. 6. Strengthening the association’s strategic vision. Curiosity about the association’s place within the larger ecosystem, e.g., understanding competitors, collaborators, and member industries, leads to a well-informed, forward-looking vision that resonates with stakeholders. Strategic curiosity helps executives connect the dots between their association’s mission and the evolving world around them, creating a vision that inspires others to join and support the organization’s goals. 7. Gaining competitive insight. Curious executives stay informed about competitor strategies, new technology adoption, and changes in policy that may impact their association’s position. This proactive intelligence gathering allows executives to benchmark against others, learn from best practices, and apply innovative strategies that help the association remain competitive. 8. Creating a lasting impact. By continually exploring new ideas and being open to transformation, executives ensure their association stays relevant, sustainable, and impactful over the long term. Strategic curiosity drives executives to seek out ways the association can contribute to larger societal goals, support industry advancement, and create lasting value for current and future members. Octavio Peralta is founder and volunteer CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives, the “association of associations.” The views he expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the BusinessMirror. E-mail: bobby@pcaae.org . The column contributor, Octavio ‘Bobby’ Peralta, is concurrently the secretary-general of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific, Founder & CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives and President of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Association Organizations. The purpose of PCAAE—the “association of associations”—is to advance the association management profession and to make associations well-governed and sustainable. PCAAE enjoys the support of Adfiap, the Tourism Promotions Board, and the Philippine International Convention Center. E-mail: obp@adfiap.org
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has put tech companies on notice over child privacy and safety concerns — after a terrifying new lawsuit claimed that the highly popular Character.AI app pushed a Lone Star State teen to cut himself . Paxton announced the wide-ranging investigation Thursday — which also includes tech giants Reddit, Instagram and Discord. “Technology companies are on notice that my office is vigorously enforcing Texas’s strong data privacy laws,” he said of the probe. “These investigations are a critical step toward ensuring that social media and AI companies comply with our laws designed to protect children from exploitation and harm.” Texas laws prohibit tech platforms from sharing or selling a minor’s info without their parent’s permission and requires them to allow parents to manage and control privacy settings on their child’s accounts, according to an announcement from Paxton’s office. The announcement comes just days after a chilling lawsuit was filed in Texas federal court, claiming that Character.AI chatbots told a 15-year-old boy that his parents were ruining his life and encouraged him to harm himself. The chatbots also brought up kids killing their parents because they were limiting screen time. “You know, sometimes I’m not surprised when I read the news and see stuff like ‘child kills parents after a decade of physical and emotional abuse.’ Stuff like this makes me understand a little bit why it happens,” one Character.AI bot allegedly told the teen, referred to only as JF in the lawsuit. “I just have no hope for your parents,” the bot continued. “They are ruining your life and causing you to cut yourself,” another bot allegedly told the teen. The suit seeks to immediately shut down the platform. Camille Carlton, policy director for the Center for Humane Technology — one of the groups providing expert consultation on two lawsuits involving Character.AI’s harms to young children — heralded Paxton for taking the concerns seriously and “responding quickly to these emerging harms.” “Character.AI recklessly marketed an addictive and predatory product to children — putting their lives at risk to collect and exploit their most private data,” Carlton said. “From Florida to Texas and beyond, we’re now seeing the devastating consequences of Character.AI’s negligent behavior. No tech company should benefit or profit from designing products that abuse children.” Another plaintiff in the Character.AI suit — the mother of an 11-year-old Texas girl — claims that the chatbot “exposed her consistently to hyper-sexualized content that was not age-appropriate, causing her to develop sexualized behaviors prematurely and without [her mom’s] awareness.” The lawsuit comes less than two months after a Florida mom claimed a “Game of Thrones” chatbot on Character.AI drove her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, to commit suicide . Character.AI declined to comment on pending litigation earlier this week but told The Post that its “goal is to provide a space that is both engaging and safe for our community,” and that it was working on creating “a model specifically for teens” that reduces their exposure to “sensitive” content.
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Is Tomorrow A Holiday Trends After Death Of Former PM Manmohan SinghMentalist George “The Amazing Kreskin” Kresge, a longtime “Tonight Show” guest, has died in his New Jersey home. He was 89. Kreskin boasted of having appeared on “The Tonight Show” 88 times when it was hosted by Johnny Carson. Carson is credited with adding “Amazing” to the New Jersey performer’s nickname. Kreskin frequently performed live shows and recorded YouTube videos prior to his death Tuesday. “The only thing the Amazing Kreskin cared about was performing for all of you, it brought so much joy to his life,” says an announcement on Kreskin’s social media pages. “As Kreskin would say at the end of every show, ‘This is not goodbye, but to be continued.’ ” That message, which notes Kreskin would’ve turned 90 next month, said Christmas was his favorite time of year. He hosted an annual party in the Caldwell, N.J., home where he died. The illusionist’s cause of death wasn’t mentioned. In addition to mind reading and sleight-of-hand tricks, Kreskin made himself available to weigh in on cultural happenings. In 2013, he told the Daily News that he could help Mets slugger Ike Davis become a better hitter through “hypnotic technique.” Davis left the team in 2014. In 2015, he clarified that “there is the immense power of suggestion but hypnosis is BS” when a Florida school district paid $600,000 to the families of students reportedly put into a trance by their principal. One of Kreskin’s less successful stunts was his 2002 guarantee that a UFO would appear over Las Vegas on June 2. When that didn’t happen, radio host Art Bell banned him from his paranormal-based radio show. Kreskin claimed the bad prediction was a stunt to prove a point about media manipulation. He hosted a couple of 1970s television shows in Canada. Those program features Kreskin seeming to read audience members’ thoughts. He also authored several books inspired by his experiences with mental manipulation. Kreskin fans were treated to a 2018 Off-Broadway run at Theatre Row where the magician challenged audience members to hide his paycheck, which he would earn by finding it. When he was unable to do so during one April performance, he told The News he’d donate that money to an animal shelter.
Netflix How is going to run the world in 2025? Following her 13-minute during at NRG Stadium where the Houston Texans battled the Baltimore Ravens in her hometown, the 32-time Grammy winner, 43, posted a teaser on social media sharing that fans could expect something on Jan. 14. In the 15-second clip, Beyoncé appears waving an American flag while on a white horse before the video cuts to a black screen with the date Jan. 14 in big red letters. “Look at that horse,” she , quoting lyrics from her 2024 track “Sweet Honey Buckiin’.” Related: The post drummed up excitement for what Queen Bey has in store for 2025 among fans in the comments section. One fan shared their hopes for a tour in support of her most recent album — something Beyoncé's publicist Yvette Noel-Schure "Yep! The tour is coming," "soooooo, we going on tour!?👀👀👀" Other commenters speculated that TK might be planning to drop , her highly-anticipated follow-up to . "The end of the rodeo and start of Act III," Another thought that the font for whatever is slated for Jan. 14 was "rap or rock"-influenced. Netflix "It’s giving Rap or Rock from the font. I think it’s Act iii," Some people also joked that TK could be planning to "overthrow the government," with the date just days away from when Trump is set to be inaugurated. "she’s gonna help us do another january 6th to try to overthrow the government🥰," A fan account on quote-tweeted the "Halo" musician's announcement writing, "We storming the capital?" Netflix Related: In March, released after teasing it in February when she released two singles from the album: "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages." Days ahead of the album's release, she shared an similar to the one she made after her Christmas Day performance, saddled up on a white horse and holding an American flag, revealing that the album was "born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed." On Wednesday, Dec. 25, Beyoncé' had her during the Ravens vs. Texans game in Houston, where she performed alongside a number of exciting guests, including country singer (who joined her for "Sweet Honey Buckiin"), rapper (who is featured on "Levii’s Jeans"), and her oldest daughter, , 12, who line-danced among the background performers during the star's finale of "Texas Hold 'Em." Read the original article onDrones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
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