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Kentucky court denies couple's bid for easement over neighbours' driveway

A Kentucky court has ruled against Charlie and Kathy Stearns in a property dispute with their neighbours, John and Betty Warinner. The Stearnses had argued that their long-standing use of a pathway across the Warinners' land entitled them to an implied easement. A jury, however, concluded that other workable access routes existed, and it dismissed the claim. The appeals court upheld that verdict. The ruling establishes that long-term use alone does not automatically create a legal easement.

12-year-old's MH Boxes project has sent over 2,200 care packs to Black girls

In January 2024, 12-year-old Mila Henry launched MH Boxes to support Black girls dealing with mental health difficulties. She used a $550 grant from the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge to assemble care packages stocked with self-care essentials. The initiative has since shipped more than 3,300 boxes across the United States. Its stated goal is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community.

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Indo-US Satellite Detected Nepal Disaster Signs, But Warnings Did Not Reach Action

A $1.3 billion Indo-US satellite reportedly captured data that could have signaled the Nepal disaster in advance, yet the warning did not translate into effective response. Experts argue that simply deploying expensive satellites, which they describe as 'White Elephants,' is insufficient for disaster preparedness. They contend that accurate early warnings require human expertise working alongside artificial intelligence. The piece highlights a gap between space-based monitoring capability and the analysis and communication systems needed to act on it. The report is published by NDTV.