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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Inspirational runner wins Glasgow Men's 10K one year after stay in psychiatric ward
Just one year after being discharged from a psychiatric ward, 20-year-old fitness fanatic Harvey Mitchell-Divers has turned his life around to take gold in the city centre race. The inspirational winner of the Glasgow Men's Health 10K says the pursuit of greatness is the only high he needs after overcoming drug-induced psychosis. Just one year after being discharged from a psychiatric ward, 20-year-old fitness fanatic Harvey Mitchell-Divers has turned his life around to take gold in the city centre race - clocking up a personal best. The sport and exercise science student sprinted past 2448 athletes and runners to smash through the finish line in just 33 minutes and 27 seconds. Before falling ill, Harvey was named Scotland's youngest Iron Man after completing the gruelling challenge at 18, picked up a Guinness World Record after winning the world's highest endurance race in Abu Dhabi at just 16 and is a British World Age Group Champion. Commenting on his monumental win on Sunday, he told Lanarkshire Live: 'I'm still on a high from the weekend. It was a very good result, I'm over the moon. 'I was going for a personal best and I knew there was a serious stack of good athletes and runners so I wasn't expecting to get first place, it was a big surprise.' The remarkable feat was made all the more special being on Father's Day with his dad Jason - his biggest supporter - cheering him on. Emotions were high as Harvey reflected on his incredible comeback following the darkest time in his life. He said: 'I had nearly a whole year off of racing. After Iron Man in July 2023 I began to replace one high of exercise with another high of taking a lot of drugs. 'I was going to lots of raves and taking ecstasy and eventually I became really unwell. 'The amount I was training coupled with the amount of drugs I was taking didn't really balance very well and I ended up with drug-induced psychosis.' The East Kilbride chef was admitted to hospital in November of that year for 10 days diagnosed with acute stress syndrome. But over Christmas Harvey continued to struggle with his mental health, becoming more and more introverted and feeling down and depressed with high anxiety. 'It's not like me at all to be introverted', he added. 'I could hardly even get out my car to go into a shop. I also had really bad voices in my head - I was in a really dark place for a good while. 'There was a series of events then I was admitted to hospital just before my 19th birthday.' Harvey was transferred to Ward 20 - the psychiatric unit at Hairmyres Hospital - in February 2024 and spent three months there trying to make sense of what was going on in his mind. 'My behaviour was out of the ordinary, I was just really struggling and wasn't myself - I was a completely different version of myself', he continued. 'Drug-induced psychosis is a really really horrible thing where you feel like you're losing your mind. I was under supervision all day because I kept trying to run away because I was adamant there was nothing wrong with me. 'I put on a substantial amount of weight - around 16kg (two-and-a-half stone) - from not training but I was put on medication which really helped and I started to come round.' It took two months before Harvey realised himself how ill he was and accepted the fact he was in the right place to get help. Praising the medics who cared for him, Harvey said he can't thank the staff enough for helping him to get better. He said: 'I had to almost rebuild my life from scratch. When I came out I didn't have a job, I was overweight, I had lost all my fitness and wasn't anywhere near the person that I used to be. It was a total identity change. 'It was so difficult to build my fitness back up. I remember going for a run with my mate and having to stop multiple times, I was gassed. 'But slowly over time I rebuilt myself. I turned up every day and put in the graft and managed to lose all the weight and start competing again.' Now back to full fitness, the Glasgow Men's Health 10k was the obstacle course runner's first win in over 18 months and his first ever first place in a running race. He said: 'I've done a few events since being back but that was my first breakthrough win which felt really nice. I was leading from the front from about 1km in and then I had a good lead while passing George Square and about 30 seconds on the second place. I knew I had to hold it coming into Glasgow Green. 'It was also the first race my girlfriend, Elizabeth Boyle, had ever been to so it was nice to get the win. 'And of course it was Father's Day so that was really special with my dad there. He works off-shore so can't get to a lot of races but he's my number one fan so it was so good to celebrate with him, he just loved it.' Touching on his love for competing and chasing his dreams, Harvey shared his ambition to go into coaching following graduation and help others achieve their fitness goals. He added: 'I just love the constant pursuit of being better than what I was yesterday. I love constantly striving to be better and trying to improve myself - it gives me such mental clarity. "After everything I've been through running just takes my mind off things and given me a sense of purpose and direction. I just love the constant push to be better. 'Drugs really aren't worth it. Running is a much better high than anything you can ever take. 'You can't quite beat putting hours worth of graft into something, chasing your dreams, doing the things you love doing and getting the most out of life. 'Hopefully I can inspire a few people along the way to do the same, that's what it's all about for me. Life's been mad recently and I'm just getting warmed up.' On June 28 Harvey will compete in the World's Toughest Mudder World Championships - a gruelling 24hr event. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Steph Claire Smith shares eye-opening data that shows the harsh reality of having a three-week old newborn and a toddler: 'Semi-terrifying'
Steph Claire Smith has revealed the harsh reality of having a three-week-old baby. The KIC co-founder, 31, who welcomed her second child at the end of May, took to Instagram to share what it's really like getting through the night with a newborn. 'A realistic time-stamped night with a three-week-old and four-year-old,' she captioned the first slide, which showed her holding baby Billie while dressed in her pyjamas. The second slide then revealed just how difficult juggling two children under five can really be. Written on her Notes app, Steph detailed a time-stamped night with her kids, which included getting up at multiple intervals to feed her little one, while also soothing her son, Harvey. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Written on her Notes app, Steph detailed a time-stamped night with her kids, which included getting up at multiple intervals to feed her little one, while also soothing her son, Harvey\ The mum-of-two fed her newborn five times between 8:30pm and 8:30am, while waking up at 5:20am when her four-year-old wanted a cuddle. In the caption, Steph said she was inspired by other mums who had documented their nights with their babies and that she took her hat off to them for being able to film their multiple wake-ups. 'I wanted to share what an average night looks like for us at the moment but absolutely did not have the capacity or motivation to film haha so I took notes instead,' she admitted. Steph then went on to reveal that her friend and KIC co-founder Laura Henshaw, who announced her first pregnancy in June, praised her for the raw post, while also pointing out that it was 'terrifying'. 'Laurs messaged me yesterday and sent me one video, saying it was super insightful but also semi terrifying (as she's expecting) and I get why it would be! 'Some nights are rougher than others. Some people have more support than others. Some people are bottle feeding or expressing on top of feeds and others don't. So it's important not to compare and question,' she said of the experience. The social media star then revealed that finding her feet with a newborn was way trickier the first time around and that she had found the process easier with her second. 'The transition from 0-1 baby is without a doubt, more than 1-2.. at least it has been in our experience! 'You may look at nights like these as someone without kids and think how the F am I going to cope.. and let me assure you, you just do.' She added: 'The more support you can have from your partner if you have one, or family throughout the day to give you rest in the day, the better.' Steph and her husband Josh Miller welcomed their second child in May, announcing the exciting news on Instagram. 'She's here,' wrote Steph. 'Billie Claire Miller joined us on Wednesday & we're so in love. So excited to take her home to her big brother.' Alongside the sweet caption, the KICPOD co-host posted a gallery of black and white photos to commemorate the important occasion. One image saw Steph cuddling the bub as she breastfed. In another, she and Josh doted on their bundle of joy, who they dressed in an adorable onesie and white beanie. The final picture in the reel saw Steph cradling her daughter to her chest as she smiled up at the camera.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
AI in law: Students need to sharpen critical assessment skills to make best use of technology
Generative AI is reshaping the legal industry. AI deployment has changed workflows by streamlining research, drafting, and due diligence while raising important questions around ethics, bias, and the future of legal education. 'Students need to be trained to take up jobs at firms that are keeping up with technological advancements. They need to be taught practical use of AI Tools, like training in legal research, drafting, and knowledge management using AI platforms. They need to sharpen their critical assessment skills to verify AI-generated content, check legal citations, and ensure jurisdictional relevance', says Naval Satarawala Chopra, Partner, SAM. Mr. Chopra says that AI will provide space to lawyers to focus on complex, analytical, and strategic aspects of their work. 'Some routine roles may evolve or diminish, but new opportunities will emerge for those who can harness technology responsibly and creatively. The future legal professional will need to be both technologically adept and deeply grounded in the principles of law and ethics', he says. AI in curriculum For the introduction of AI in law curriculum, institutes need to provide students with practical, hands-on exposure to AI tools. 'Students should be taught not only how to use such technology but also how to critically assess its outputs, verify legal references, and understand the limitations and risks associated with AI-generated content. Embedding these skills early will ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the evolving demands of modern legal practice', says Mr. Chopra. Mr. Chopra also highlights some other important components to be inculcated in law schools, such as data security and privacy. He says students should be taught the ethical and legal obligations around client data and confidentiality when using AI. They also need to explore AI ethics and bias, including algorithmic bias, fairness, and the responsible use of technology. Students adapting to technology while preserving the core principles of legal education requires a balanced approach. It will help to use real-world scenarios to help students understand both the potential and the limitations of AI in legal practice. 'Students must be encouraged to embrace innovation, but also to maintain the analytical rigour, ethical standards, and critical thinking that define the legal profession. Students should understand that technology is taught as a tool to enhance, not replace, foundational legal skills', says Mr. Chopra. AI deployment at law firms Talking about the benefits of the deployment of AI, Mr. Chopra says it can help streamline routine tasks such as contract drafting, document review, and legal research, allowing lawyers to focus on higher-value, strategic work. AI assists in maintaining consistency across documents and helps reduce human error in repetitive tasks. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) recently announced a firmwide partnership with Harvey, a generative AI platform designed specifically for legal professionals. SAM has implemented Harvey's full suite of AI functionalities across all seven of its offices after a pilot project. Harvey is a Generative AI platform valued at over USD 3 billion, and its shareholders include OpenAI, Sequoia, and Lexis Nexis. It is already being used in the legal industry globally by many, including A&O Shearman, Cravath, Mori Hamada, Gleiss Lutz, and Clifford Chance, as well as other companies, such as KKR and PwC. At SAM, this integration of Harvey's large language model technology into daily practice aims to accelerate contract drafting and review, streamlining due diligence processes, enhancing legal research and predictive analysis, and delivering sharper, data-driven insights for both contentious and advisory matters. To ensure the responsible and effective use of Harvey, SAM implemented a training Program for all the employees. The training covered practical aspects such as prompt engineering, best practices for legal research and drafting with AI, and the importance of data security and confidentiality. The program also emphasised the critical role of human oversight as every AI-generated output is to be subjected to thorough review by qualified lawyers before being incorporated into client work. Mr. Chopra says the firm has implemented some governance protocols to ensure the responsible and secure use of AI. These protocols include: Mandatory human review, which means all AI-generated drafts, research, and summaries must be reviewed and verified by lawyers before being used in client work. The protocols also stress data security and confidentiality. Only firm-approved and licensed AI platforms are used, and sensitive client data is never input into AI tools unless strict security standards are met (such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certification). The use of personal or unlicensed AI accounts for client work is strictly prohibited. The protocols also mandate that all AI usage is logged and monitored to ensure compliance with internal policies, data privacy laws, and client-specific requirements. For bias and accuracy checks, lawyers are trained to identify and mitigate potential biases or inaccuracies in AI outputs, including the risk of 'hallucinated' legal citations.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
LexisNexis is teaming up with Harvey. Here's why that matters for the legal tech market.
After months of corporate courtship and NDA-flavored flirtation, LexisNexis and legal startup Harvey are finally putting a label on it: they've launched a "strategic alliance." The partnership lets Harvey users who also subscribe to LexisNexis access its deep trove of legal content and citations directly within Harvey's app — a hookup that strengthens Harvey's claim as the go-to provider of legal software. The integration launches later this year. Harvey's software assists lawyers with legal drafting and review. However, its product had a gaping hole. It provided users with access to public case law databases but not LexisNexis or Westlaw, which control a majority share of the market for legal information services. With LexisNexis data baked into its interface, Harvey has a stronger case to make to law firms and a better shot at defending its early lead in the legal tech arms race. Founded in 2022, Harvey shot to stardom in the legal tech space with backing from OpenAI and Sequoia. Today, over a quarter of the country's 100 largest law firms count themselves as users. Ropes & Gray — the seventh highest-grossing firm — rolled out Harvey firmwide in June after a year of use with a smaller test group, according to Ed Black, the firm's technology strategy leader. This came on the heels of Paul Weiss announcing it co-developed a custom workflow builder with Harvey. These moves reflect a broader trend in Big Law as more firms shift from cautious pilot programs to full-scale deployments. The change could ratchet up pressure on startups like Harvey, Legora, Hebbia, and Eudia, all vying for the same budgets and attention from top firms and legal departments. Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis North America, UK, and Ireland, said the idea for the partnership came from customers, many of whom were toggling between the two platforms as part of their regular workflow. He noted that most of Harvey's large law firm clients are also LexisNexis customers. While LexisNexis offers its own tools for drafting and legal research, Fitzpatrick said customers still saw value in having access to both platforms. Harvey is "compensating" LexisNexis for the data, but declined to share any further details In a move that hinted at deeper ties, Relx, the parent company of LexisNexis, invested in Harvey in February through its corporate venture arm, Rev Ventures, which invests in early data and analytics companies across industries. The $300 million round was one of the largest in legal tech history, catapulting Harvey's valuation to $3 billion. But LexisNexis' intentions weren't always so clear. Just a month later, at the Legalweek conference in New York City, Fitzpatrick offered little love for legal tech startups. During a panel, he appeared to downplay the threat of companies like Harvey and Legora while touting his own company's goods. He said that while he couldn't speak for the competition, LexisNexis had one key advantage: data. The company was focused on making sure its chatbot answers were grounded in "authoritative content" — the kind that, in his words, gave the system credibility in a field where "veracity matters … a lot." Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg, in a statement, described the partnership as a step toward more efficient legal workflows. Lawyers will be able to ask Harvey questions in plain English, follow up with clarifying prompts, and get responses linked to primary sources — assuming they're also Lexis subscribers. How seamlessly this works in practice remains to be seen.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Married deputy head teacher, 51, ‘had sex with schoolgirl in car & at home while dad was away'
Harvey told police the alleged sex was "a figment of her imagination" SCHOOL SHOCK Married deputy head teacher, 51, 'had sex with schoolgirl in car & at home while dad was away' A MARRIED deputy head teacher allegedly had sex with a schoolgirl in his car and at her home while her dad was away. Former assistant head and English teacher John Harvey is accused of having sex with the girl several times. 2 John Harvey, former deputy headteacher, English teacher and safeguard lead at Penryn College Credit: BPM The 51-year-old, who worked at Penryn College in Cornwall, denies the charges. When he was arrested and interviewed by cops, he said it was all "a figment of her imagination", CornwallLive reported. Prosecutor Nigel Wraith said the pair had sex outside school, in his car and even at her home when her dad had been away. Truro Crown Court was told that the teenager had been in love with her teacher but he told her to keep the relationship secret. This was because he was a married man with children and he could lose his job and could go to prison. The prosecutor told the jury that the relationship, which included two pregnancy scares, continued after she left school. It wasn't reported to the police until her friends became concerned. Truro Crown Court was told that there is no question of sexual assault or rape. Harvey is facing two counts of inappropriate sexual behaviour with a 16-year-old girl while being in a position of trust and abusing that trust. The alleged behaviour are said to have occurred several years ago. While the age of consent is 16, this rises to 18 when someone holds a position of trust. This is in order to protect pupils at school from potential inappropriate relationships with teachers.
