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Heartwarming! NBA Star Zion Williamson Makes A Special Gesture Towards Cancer Survivor Fan In Australia; Video

Zion Williamson’s on-court dominance in the NBA vs NBL showdown was matched by an unforgettable off-court gesture when he met a young cancer survivor and gifted him his signed game-worn shoes. The heartwarming moment unfolded after the New Orleans Pelicans’ emphatic 127-92 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the NBA vs NBL Melbourne series.

In the stands was Theodore, a young fan proudly holding a sign that read, “Hey Zion, I kicked cancer’s butt!” After spotting the sign, Williamson made his way over to meet him. The Pelicans star warmly congratulated Theodore, revealing that he had a personal connection to the fight against cancer, as his own aunt had battled the disease.

Williamson then handed over his sweat-soaked game-worn sneakers, adding a deeply personal touch with the words “w my #1 my hero” scrawled across them alongside his signature. The young fan also received Williamson’s “I am Him” wristband as a keepsake. Before parting ways, the two posed for photos, creating a memory that Theodore will cherish forever.

### Theodore’s Journey to the Game

Theodore spent two and a half years battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. During his treatment, he raised money for childhood cancer research by selling ice creams. His inspiring story caught the attention of “kindness” content creator Samuel Weidenhofer, who donated $500 before asking about Theodore’s favorite basketball player.

When Theodore replied, “Zion Williamson,” Weidenhofer arranged four VIP tickets for Theodore and his family to attend the game. For Theodore, the night offered more than front-row basketball seats—it created a lifelong memory.

### NBA Makes History Down Under

The New Orleans Pelicans completed a 2-0 sweep of their Australian rivals in this historic pre-season series after a 107-97 victory over Melbourne United two days earlier. These games marked the first time an NBA team has played in Australia.

Williamson played only 15 minutes in the first half and did not return after the main break, but his impact on and off the court left a lasting impression on fans and players alike.
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Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platform

**Canadian Privacy Authorities Find TikTok’s Protection for Children Inadequate, But Steps Are Being Taken**

*OTTAWA, Ontario (AP)* — TikTok’s efforts to keep children off its platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information have been found “inadequate,” according to Canadian privacy authorities. However, the company is taking steps to address these concerns, officials said Tuesday.

Federal Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne emphasized that TikTok must do more to keep underage children off the platform and improve transparency around its data collection practices, especially for youth. TikTok maintains that its platform is not intended for users under the age of 13.

“Our investigation found that measures TikTok uses to keep children off the popular video-sharing platform and to prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information … were inadequate,” Dufresne stated.

In response, TikTok has agreed to enhance its underage assurance methods to better exclude underage users. The company will also strengthen its privacy communications to help users understand how their data is being used.

“There are some steps they still have to take. For the moment, we find it’s conditionally resolved,” Dufresne said. “We are going to be monitoring the situation.”

Dufresne also noted that TikTok’s privacy policies currently lack detail and are difficult to locate.

The federal, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia privacy commissioners publicly released the results of their joint investigation, which was launched in 2023. The findings highlighted that in Quebec, 40% of young people aged 6 to 17 have a TikTok account. Among children aged 6 to 12, that figure stands at 17%.

“We were certainly struck by how elaborate a profiling that was being used by TikTok,” said British Columbia Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey. He pointed out concerns over the extensive data collection, including facial and voice analytics, combined with location information, used to create detailed inferences about users, such as their spending power. This information then influences the content and advertising shown to them.

Last year, following a national security review of TikTok’s Chinese parent company, the Canadian government decided not to block access to the popular app but ordered the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business.

Meanwhile, in the United States, former President Donald Trump suggested that prominent billionaires—such as media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell—could be involved in a deal where the U.S. would take control of the social video platform.
https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-canadian-privacy-watchdogs-call-for-tiktok-to-enhance-protection-for-children-on-platform/

49% Students Drop Out Before Middle School In Madhya Pradesh

**Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Nearly Half of Primary Students Drop Out Before Middle School, Survey Reveals**

The Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, 2025, highlights a critical issue in Madhya Pradesh’s education system — nearly 49% of students enrolled in primary education do not continue to middle school. The state reports a primary enrolment rate of 41.7%, which sharply declines to just 21.3% at the middle school level, underscoring significant challenges in student retention.

**Enrolment and Dropout Rates Across States**

| Level | MP | India | UP | TN | Kerala |
|———|——-|——–|——-|——-|——–|
| Primary | 41.7% | 41.6% | 47.9% | 36.0% | 34.3% |
| Middle | 21.3% | 22.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Drop (pp) | 20.4 | 19.6 | 26.4 | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Drop (%) | 48.9 | 47.1 | 55.1 | 33.1 | 42.6 |

*pp = percentage points*

**Where Does Madhya Pradesh Stand?**

Madhya Pradesh’s dropout rate of nearly 49% between primary and middle school is alarming, implying that almost half of the children enrolled at the primary level discontinue before completing middle school. This rate is slightly above the national average of 47.1% and notably higher than states like Tamil Nadu, which records a dropout rate of just 33.1%.

On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh faces an even more concerning dropout rate of 55.1%, reflecting broader regional issues in retaining students beyond primary education.

**Positive Trends in Gender and Geographic Enrolment**

Encouragingly, Madhya Pradesh shows a slightly higher enrolment rate for females (21.9%) compared to males (20.8%) at the middle school level. This is a positive signal, considering the historical gender gap in education.

Additionally, enrolment rates are quite balanced between urban (22.1%) and rural (21.0%) areas. As noted by CBSE resource person Manoj Bajpai, this suggests that access challenges affect students consistently across geographic locations.

**How Do Dropouts Affect More Than Just Education?**

CBSE coordinator UK Jha sheds light on the wider implications of the steep enrolment decline from primary to middle school:

– **Human capital development is at risk**, with many children missing out on foundational education necessary for higher learning and skill acquisition.
– **Economic growth potential could be constrained** in the long term, due to lower literacy and skill levels in the future workforce.
– **Continued efforts toward gender equality are essential**, as sustained female enrolment plays a critical role in women’s empowerment and socio-economic progress.

**Steps to Stem the Dropout Wave**

Educationist Keran Bahadur recommends the following measures to address the dropout crisis:

– Improve middle school infrastructure and access, particularly in rural and tribal areas.
– Introduce retention incentives and targeted interventions to keep children, especially girls, in school.
– Enhance community awareness and support initiatives to overcome socio-economic barriers causing dropouts.

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Addressing these challenges is vital for securing a better educational future for Madhya Pradesh’s children and unlocking the state’s full socio-economic potential.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/49-students-drop-out-before-middle-school-in-madhya-pradesh

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet powerfully advocates for mask mandates and children with long COVID at United Nations event

Violet Affleck, the daughter of Hollywood A-listers Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, appeared before the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday. The 19-year-old activist spoke about the importance of masks and other preventative measures more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic changed life across the globe.

Violet participated in an event titled **Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action**. As a first-year student at Yale’s Davenport College, she emphasized the ongoing need to wear masks to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say, ‘We knew how to protect you, and we didn’t do it,'” the Ivy League student said during her speech.

She highlighted an alarming lack of responsibility in the current generation, noting how adults are eager to return to business as usual despite the ongoing risks. “For adults, the relentless beat of ‘back to normal,’ ignoring, downplaying, and concealing both the prevalence of airborne transmission and the threat of Long COVID manifested in a series of choices,” Violet explained.

“Our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes,” Violet added, stressing that young people have “lacked both real choice in the matter and information about what was being chosen for us.”

In closing, she called on the audience to recognize clean, filtered air as a fundamental human right, comparable to filtered water. “We can create clean air infrastructure that is so ubiquitous and so obviously necessary, tomorrow’s children don’t even know why we need it,” she said.

Earlier this May, Violet authored an article published in the *Yale Global Health Review* focused on Los Angeles’s organized response to COVID-19. In the article, she stressed that fully eliminating the virus involves not only wearing masks but also employers providing paid sick leave and universal healthcare. Additionally, she advocated for environmental measures aimed at keeping the air clean.

Violet also urged communities to stay organized and ensure that masks are distributed free of charge to those in need, reinforcing the importance of collective action in ongoing pandemic response efforts.
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Mom Thought Husband Was Getting Son To Sleep, Then She Checked The Babycam

When a new mom put her husband in charge of their son’s bedtime, she assumed it would all go to plan. Bedtime can often be a struggle for both kids and parents. In 2024, the C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health found that around 1 in 4 parents (27 percent) experienced difficulties in getting their child to bed.

Dalinna, a stay-at-home mom based in Connecticut, has certainly endured some struggles with her 8-month-old son, Mateo. “Lately, he’s been very attached to me and hasn’t been sleeping very well,” she told *Newsweek*. Eager to break the cycle, one recent night Dalinna asked her husband to put Mateo to bed, hoping the change would bring about a better result.

“Sometimes Mateo sleeps with him, sometimes he doesn’t,” she explained.

On that particular night, it initially looked like her plan had worked. “It seemed quiet, and my husband didn’t bring Mateo out of the room,” Dalinna said. “I had been cooking for a while, and both of them were still in the room, so I checked the camera.”

That was when she discovered the truth: Mateo wasn’t asleep at all. Not only that, he was playing games with his dad, who appeared happy to indulge his son despite the late hour.

“When I saw what was happening, I laughed, it was so cute. I really thought he was trying to put him to sleep,” Dalinna recalled.

Dalinna ended up posting footage of what she saw that night on the baby monitor to her TikTok account, @momlife.dalinnaz. An onscreen caption read: “When daddy say
https://www.newsweek.com/mom-thought-husband-getting-son-sleep-checked-babycam-2132344