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  • Safer Internet Day 2025 Date, Theme, Activities, History & Significance: All You Need To Know About the Global Initiative To Promote Online Safety

    Safer Internet Day 2025 Date, Theme, Activities, History & Significance: All You Need To Know About the Global Initiative To Promote Online Safety

    Safer Internet Day 2025, celebrated in over 180 countries, aims to raise awareness about online safety and promote responsible use of the Internet. Established in 2004 by the European Commission, Safer Internet Day has grown into an important international initiative, uniting individuals, organisations, schools, and governments to create a safer, more inclusive online space for everyone, particularly children and young people. As technology continues to evolve, the need for responsible online behaviour becomes even more crucial, and this day serves as a reminder of the collective effort required to achieve a better, safer internet. Let us look at the Safer Internet Day 2025 theme, ways to celebrate the day, along with the history and significance of the observance. International Internet Day Date and Significance: Know About the Origin of the Day That Celebrates the Usage of the Internet for the First Time.

    Safer Internet Day 2025 Date, History & Significance

    Safer Internet Day 2025 will be celebrated on February 11, and it holds particular significance as it aims to address the rapidly evolving landscape of digital technologies and the potential risks they bring. In an era of widespread internet use, social media platforms, online gaming, and digital communications, both the opportunities and dangers of the internet are ever-present. The observance encourages individuals to reflect on how their online actions impact themselves and others while also reinforcing the importance of using the internet to connect, learn, and share safely.

    Safer Internet Day 2025 Theme

    The “Together for a Better Internet” theme emphasises collaboration across communities, governments, tech companies, educators, and users to create a more positive and secure digital environment. With an increasing number of children and young adults spending significant time online, Safer Internet Day 2025 underscores the importance of education, awareness, and shared responsibility in navigating the online world safely and respectfully.

    Safer Internet Day- What is it?

    The meaning of Safer Internet Day goes beyond simply teaching people to avoid online dangers; it’s about cultivating a culture of respect, inclusivity, and responsibility within the digital world. The day encourages:

    One of the key goals of Safer Internet Day is to educate the public about the risks associated with online activities. These risks include cyberbullying, privacy issues, online scams, and exposure to inappropriate content. By raising awareness, the event seeks to empower internet users to recognise potential dangers and take steps to protect themselves and others online.

    Safer Internet Day highlights the need for digital literacy—skills that help people understand how to use technology in a safe, responsible, and effective manner. This involves not only knowing how to protect personal data but also recognising the importance of responsible behaviour in online spaces, such as respecting others, avoiding harmful content, and engaging in constructive online communication.

    How to Observe Safer Internet Day 2025

    Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to engage in meaningful actions that contribute to online safety and awareness. Here are some ways to participate in Safer Internet Day 2025:

    Educational Campaigns and Workshops: Schools, libraries, and organisations often host events such as workshops, discussions, or webinars that teach internet safety. These events focus on educating students, parents, and educators about how to navigate online spaces securely and responsibly.

    Social Media Awareness: Many individuals and organisations take to social media to share resources, tips, and stories about online safety. Hashtags like #SaferInternetDay and #TogetherForABetterInternet help spread the message globally and create conversations around internet safety.

    Community Engagement: Communities can come together to host local events that promote internet safety, such as youth discussions on responsible digital behaviour or seminars for parents on managing screen time and understanding social media platforms.

    Supporting Digital Safety Initiatives: On this day, individuals and companies can support digital safety initiatives by volunteering, donating, or collaborating with non-profit organisations that work to prevent online harm and promote positive digital experiences.

    Whether through education, community initiatives, or online awareness campaigns, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to take meaningful steps toward a safer internet for all. Let’s come together to embrace the positive power of the internet while working towards reducing its risks and building a digital world where safety and kindness thrive.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 11, 2025 11:51 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones announces new initiative

    UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones announces new initiative

    FIRST ON FOX: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Jon Jones announced Thursday that he is about to deliver a big blow to hidden prices in healthcare.

    UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones said that he would be launching a new initiative partnering with the nonprofit group Power to the Patients to take on hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers and insurance companies, which he says have “refuse[d]” to be transparent with their prices in order to rake in more profits. 

    “This next fight for me is a personal one, but it’s not just for me. It’s for every American who has ever been bullied, robbed or deceived. It’s arguably the most important fight of my career,” Jones said in a mock press conference akin to those he participates in when announcing his next UFC opponent. “My next opponent will be: the American healthcare system.”

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    Screenshot from Jon Jones Thursday announcement about his new initiative with Power to the Patients. (Jon Jones)

    During his first term, President Donald Trump passed healthcare price transparency rules that forced hospitals and insurers to publish all their prices, so patients could make more informed decisions about where they want to get their treatment and, as a result, increase competition and lower prices. 

    On the 2024 campaign trail, President Trump suggested during an interview with podcaster Theo Von that the lack of transparency around healthcare pricing amounted to “extortion” by these wealthy companies, and he charged former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris with refusing to enforce his first-term rule. However, according to Trump, he’ll be “pressing” to ensure that this sort of transparency in the healthcare system comes to fruition. 

    Jones said during the mock press conference that people should know whether an MRI costs $600 or $6,000, noting that “in America, we shouldn’t have to advocate for honesty and accountability in healthcare.”

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    medical cost concept

    Pictured is a photo of a medical billing statement, similar to what most patients get. (iStock)

    Medical bills are a leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., according to some studies. The National Institutes of Health posited in 2019 that a survey of debtors showed that the majority of respondents, 58.5%, agreed that medical expenses contributed to their financial woes. 

    Trump has said that if his first-term rules on healthcare pricing transparency had been enforced the way he envisioned, it could have brought down the price of care by as much as 50% to 60%. Trump also blamed the healthcare industry’s “powerful” lobby for a reason why the rules have not been adequately enforced.

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    While Jones and Trump are allies – the fighter presented the president with his champion belt during one of his recent fights and also surprised fans with Trump’s signature dance move following his win – the issue is a bipartisan one. During the last Congress, a cohort of Republicans and Democrats sought to pass legislation clamping down on improving hospital and insurer price transparency. 

    Jon Jones and Trump

    President-elect Donald Trump greets Jon Jones after he defeated Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, early Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

    Power to the Patients is no stranger to star power. The group has partnered in the past with country superstars Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll, as well as rappers Fat Joe, Method Man and others.

    “I am proud to be joining Power to the Patients to take on hospitals and insurance companies that refuse to show their prices,” Jones told Fox News Digital. 

    “For years, hospitals and insurers have been disregarding rules requiring them to disclose prices to patients in advance of care. In a healthcare system that lacks transparency and accountability, Jones said, “Without real prices, hospitals and health insurers are making healthcare in America unaffordable, inaccessible, and totally dishonest. When we can’t see or compare real prices upfront, we are blindsided by overcharges, price-gouging and surprise bills that we can’t verify are correct.” 

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    “In his first term, President Trump took aggressive and historic action to make healthcare prices available to patients before they get care instead of sticking Americans with surprise bills,” said White House spokesperson Kush Desai. “After the Biden administration neglected implementation of these commonsense ideas and allowed the healthcare industry to keep patients in the dark, the second Trump administration is committed to lowering costs and Making America Healthy Again by giving Americans the choices they want and the transparency they need to make informed decisions.”