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Putin’s Russia: first arrests under new anti-LGBT laws mark new era of repression

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The arrests are a clear indication of how Russia has come full circle on its persecution of sexual minorities under Vladimir Putin.

Key Points: 
  • The arrests are a clear indication of how Russia has come full circle on its persecution of sexual minorities under Vladimir Putin.
  • On March 21, the district court of Orenburg city in south-western Russia ordered the arrest of nightclub owner Vyacheslav Khasanov.
  • At the end of November 2023, the Russian Supreme Court ruled that the “international LGBT movement” is an “extremist organisation”.
  • Read more:
    30 years of LGBTQ+ history in Russia: from decriminalisation in 1993 to 'extremist' status in 2023

Russia’s ‘gay propaganda law’

  • In 2013 Russia enacted the so-called “gay propaganda law”.
  • In one case, people were fined for holding a banner with the words: “Children have the right to know.
  • Homosexuality is natural and normal.” Sharing LGBT-related information on social media or posting photos of people of same-sex kissing were also deemed to be LGBT propaganda and subject to legal sanction.

Homophobia unleashed

  • One of the first victims of the newly amended “gay propaganda law” were seven migrant trans women from Central Asia.
  • The seven sex workers were fined and then deported in March 2023 under the propaganda laws after they published their profiles on a dating website.
  • At around the same time, six different online streaming platforms were penalised for airing movies with LGBTQ-related scenes.
  • The supreme court’s decision to label the international LGBT movement as extremist has effectively re-criminalised homosexuality.

What can be done?

  • One way would be to support LGBTQ organisations that are still operating in the country.
  • These groups need resources to keep providing legal advice and support to those facing arrest and prosecution.
  • Another is to write letters of support to people facing imprisonment for their “extremism” as members of the LGBT community.


Sergey Katsuba does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Elliptic Labs Shipping on Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Smartphone

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, is announcing the launch of its AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® with long-time customer Xiaomi, the third largest smartphone maker globally, on the new Civi 4 Pro smartphone.

Key Points: 
  • Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, is announcing the launch of its AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® with long-time customer Xiaomi, the third largest smartphone maker globally, on the new Civi 4 Pro smartphone.
  • The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, released for the global market, is driven by Elliptic Labs’ partner Qualcomm’s newly announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset .
  • "Elliptic Labs’ relationship with Xiaomi has now reached eight years, an impressive amount of time in the smartphone industry to continue working together,” said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs.
  • AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs.

Elliptic Labs Chosen for Transsion’s Infinix Note 40 Series Smartphones

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Transsion, the fifth largest smartphone maker globally, is releasing the Infinix Note 40 smartphone series for the global market.

Key Points: 
  • Transsion, the fifth largest smartphone maker globally, is releasing the Infinix Note 40 smartphone series for the global market.
  • The Infinix Note 40 series is comprised of four smartphones: the Infinix Note 40, Note 40 Pro, Note 40 Pro 5G, and Note 40 Pro+ 5G.
  • All four smartphones are driven by Elliptic Labs’ partner MediaTek's chipsets, with MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset driving both the Note 40 and Note 40 Pro versions and the Dimensity 7050 chipset is at the core of the Note 40 Pro 5G and Note 40 Pro+ 5G smartphones.
  • AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs.

Elliptic Labs Shipping on vivo V30 Smartphone

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Similar to the recently announced vivo V30 Pro , which is also shipping with the AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY, the mid-range vivo V30 smartphone is targeted for the global market.

Key Points: 
  • Similar to the recently announced vivo V30 Pro , which is also shipping with the AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY, the mid-range vivo V30 smartphone is targeted for the global market.
  • The vivo V30 smartphone is driven by Elliptic Labs’ partner Qualcomm ’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset .
  • "Deploying our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ on vivo’s V30 smartphone underscores Elliptic Labs' leadership role as a trusted partner for the biggest smartphone makers,” said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs.
  • AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs.

OLEHENRIKSEN LAUNCHES ONE STEP MAKEUP PREP: INTRODUCING THE NEW BANANA BRIGHT+ INSTANT GLOW MOISTURIZER

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieve a warm, golden lit glow inspired by Scandinavian sun with Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer, OLEHENRIKSEN's one-step makeup prep for instantly illuminated skin. Clinically tested to improve the appearance of makeup, visibly brighten skin both instantly and over time, and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, this hydrating formula is the key to achieving an effortlessly chic and sun-drenched golden glow. Step into the Scandinavian sunlight with each uplifting application of OLEHENRIKSEN's new Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer, available now at Ulta Beauty and OLEHENRIKSEN.com.

Key Points: 
  • Step into the Scandinavian sunlight with each uplifting application of OLEHENRIKSEN's new Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer, available now at Ulta Beauty and OLEHENRIKSEN.com .
  • Joining OLEHENRIKSEN's iconic Truth Collection, Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer is infused with Gold-Complexed Vitamin C and illuminating Banana Powder-Inspired + Pearlescent pigments, providing a lit from within glow and luminous finish.
  • PRO TIPS & TRICKS FOR OPTIMAL USAGE:
    For a flawless makeup application, apply Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer to the face and neck for an instant golden glow and all-day hydration for your most makeup ready skin yet.
  • Pro Tip: Mix Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer with your foundation for an extra dewy glow or use a small amount to highlight cheek and brow bones.

MIT Sloan Executive Education Expands Portfolio of Entrepreneurial Offerings with New Course, "Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator"

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial offerings with the Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator (EDA). Building on the success of its flagship Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), which has created a community of more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, EDA provides a unique opportunity for intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs to roll up their sleeves and advance the progress of their own venture. Participants will immerse themselves in lectures, team activities, and simulations alongside the top MIT startups from delta v, MIT Sloan's premier venture accelerator.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education today announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial offerings with the Entrepreneurship Development Accelerator (EDA).
  • Participants will immerse themselves in lectures, team activities, and simulations alongside the top MIT startups from delta v , MIT Sloan's premier venture accelerator.
  • "We're at this inflection point, and what you're going to find here at MIT is a full stack experience.
  • Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate of course completion from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Noma is a truly devastating tropical disease – more people need to know about it

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In December 2023, after years of advocacy, noma was finally included on the World Health Organization’s list of “neglected tropical diseases”.

Key Points: 
  • In December 2023, after years of advocacy, noma was finally included on the World Health Organization’s list of “neglected tropical diseases”.
  • Mone is a noma survivor from Laos, and her experience of noma is typical of so many who have suffered from this disease.
  • Quickly, her cheek skin fell away and teeth and bones started coming out of the sore in her cheek.
  • The healthcare workers, her family and the villagers did not know why Mone suffered and suspected that ghosts were punishing her.
  • However, if they are given widely available antibiotics in these early stages, the infection can be halted, and the patient saved.

Much remains a mystery


Noma is an ancient disease, with the earliest description being found in a medical textbook from the first century. It was often seen in Europe up until the 1800s, but has all but disappeared due to better access to food, water and healthcare. Now noma only affects the very poorest communities in the world.

  • We know it is bacterial in nature, but we haven’t been able to identify the causative organisms.
  • We know it’s not infectious, but do not understand why some children get it while other children living in the same conditions do not.
  • And will provide a much-needed impetus for governments and health agencies to work together to help patients and survivors.


Stuart Ainsworth is currently lead researcher on a noma project funded by Médecins Sans Frontières, and is affiliated with The International Noma Network.

Stop & Shop Fights Pediatric Cancer with Kick Off of ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ Campaign

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Stop & Shop’s ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ campaign will run in all stores from March 1 through March 31.

Key Points: 
  • Stop & Shop’s ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ campaign will run in all stores from March 1 through March 31.
  • 100% of proceeds will benefit the two hospitals to assist in their pioneering pediatric cancer treatment and care.
  • The Stop & Shop Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a world-renowned destination for children with malignant and non-malignant brain tumors.
  • “Stop & Shop’s dedication and generous support of pediatric cancer continues to help fund critical research and care,” said Scott Armstrong, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Elliptic Labs Launches on Lava Blaze Curve Smartphone

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, is shipping its AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® on the Lava Blaze Curve smartphone.

Key Points: 
  • Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, is shipping its AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® on the Lava Blaze Curve smartphone.
  • Lava International , Elliptic Labs’ newest smartphone customer, has released the Lava Blaze Curve smartphone for the international market.
  • Lava has collaborated with Elliptic Labs’ partner MediaTek and chosen the MediaTek’s Dimensity 7050 chipset to drive the Blaze Curve smartphone.
  • “Elliptic Labs’ leadership in the fields of AI/ML, ultrasound, and sensor fusion technologies is the foundation for the innovation the AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform brings to the latest smartphone designs, like the Lava Blaze Curve.

Elliptic Labs Signs New Expansion License Contract with Global Top-5 Smartphone Customer Transsion

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, is announcing a new license contract with existing global top-5 smartphone customer Transsion.

Key Points: 
  • Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, is announcing a new license contract with existing global top-5 smartphone customer Transsion.
  • This contract encompasses the usage of Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® for several future smartphone deployments.
  • "It was exciting to meet with our customer Transsion at MWC in Barcelona, where we've just signed an expansion contract for more smartphones," said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs.
  • AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs.