Author: Onu Akter

Sabrina Carpenter is set to host and perform on Saturday Night Live tomorrow, marking a return to 30 Rock for the Grammy-winning pop star. Fresh off releasing her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, Carpenter will take on double duties, combining her musical talents with comedic performance. Promos for the upcoming episode suggest Carpenter is ready to show off her comedic skills. In one sketch, titled Sabrina in the City, she parodies the classic sitcom Sex and the City, stepping into the iconic role of Carrie Bradshaw. Carpenter humorously navigates Manhattan in Manolo Blahniks, greeting cast member Marcello Hernandez as “Mr.…

Hilary Bradt, 83, returned to the slopes in Austria after decades away from skiing, joined by her siblings and friends. Despite initial concerns from family and friends, she decided to rediscover the thrill of snow, frosty air, and the satisfaction of making it safely to the bottom of the slope. Her brother Andrew, 86, and sister Kate joined, along with a younger friend, Penny, 67. None had skied for more than 40 years. They chose Seefeld in Tirol near Innsbruck, known for family-friendly winter activities and a calm, traditional Austrian atmosphere. They stayed at the family-run Hotel Helga and explored…

OpenAI’s new video app, Sora, is drawing alarm for creating hyperrealistic AI videos of deceased public figures. Users have generated clips showing figures like Karl Marx, Martin Luther King Jr., and Princess Diana in surreal, often offensive scenarios. The app launched in October in the US and Canada via invitation only and hit one million downloads within five days. Sora allows anyone to type a prompt and receive a 10-second video within minutes. Unlike other low-quality AI clips online, Sora videos have high production value and can be shared on its TikTok-style feed or exported elsewhere. The app lets users…

Meghan Markle has spoken publicly about her Netflix partnership and the future of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, marking her first detailed comments since signing the streaming deal with her husband, Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex appeared in Washington, D.C., on October 14 at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit. During a session titled “Next Level Influence: A Conversation With Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,” she discussed her media work since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. She spoke with Alyson Shontell, Fortune’s Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer, about her ongoing projects and the evolution of her brand. Prince Harry…

Runners at the Nîmes Urban Trail (NUT) described the 24km city race as a surreal experience, combining sport, sightseeing, and unique encounters. The event, held each February, offers participants access to spaces normally closed to the public, from retirement homes to Michelin-starred restaurants and city hall. The race starts with a burst of energy as participants navigate unusual settings. At a retirement home, residents welcomed runners with trumpets, drums, and homemade flags. For many, the gesture was deeply moving, turning sweat into tears of joy. The course also passes through five-star hotels, a chapel, a barracks, and even a nightclub,…

Trade unions and online safety experts are calling on UK MPs to investigate TikTok’s plans to cut 439 jobs for content moderators in London. The proposed redundancies in the company’s trust and safety team have raised concerns about the potential impact on online safety. The Trades Union Congress, Communication Workers Union, and leading online safety figures have signed a letter to Chi Onwurah MP, Labour chair of the science, innovation, and technology committee, requesting an investigation. The letter warns that job losses could put children at risk, noting that the UK’s data watchdog estimates up to 1.4 million TikTok users…

The Fiery Furnaces had no expectations for their second album, 2004’s Blueberry Boat. The sibling duo recorded it before their debut, Gallowsbird’s Bark, had even been released, unaware that their first album would receive widespread praise. Pitchfork described it as “a mess of weird, undulating musical bits that are hugely intriguing despite not always making a whole lot of sense.” The band had a five-album deal with Rough Trade, a common path for Brooklyn bands at the time, though their Beefhearty blues set them apart from the Strokes and Interpol. Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger moved from Chicago to New York,…

Many people struggle with maintenance insomnia, waking in the middle of the night and finding it difficult to return to sleep. One reader, Gillian Greenfield from Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, shared how she has managed her insomnia by turning to radio on demand. She explained that focusing on audio shows prevents her mind from ruminating on worries, allowing her to relax and often fall back asleep mid-programme. “I used to spend the wee small hours worrying about real or imagined problems,” Greenfield said. “Your brain simply can’t process two things at once. Now I have a wealth of shows to choose…

For travelers seeking solitude and stunning landscapes, the UK offers some of the most remote and inspiring places to stay. Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage, off the Isle of Skye, provides an entire island for guests, complete with a private beach, fire circle, four bedrooms, and panoramic sea views. Accessible by boat or on foot at low tide, the 1857-built lighthouse cottage offers a unique chance to experience isolation while remaining within reach of Skye’s pubs and shops. Borradill House and Cottage on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the Scottish Highlands are the only buildings in 10 hectares of private oak woodland.…

Artificial intelligence is spreading fast, appearing in smartphones, customer service, healthcare, legal systems, and more. From ChatGPT to Google’s AI overviews, it seems almost impossible to avoid. Some apps let users turn AI off, and swearwords in Google searches can bypass AI summaries. But the real question is whether opting out is practical or even advisable. Dr Kobi Leins, an AI governance expert, chooses to opt out of AI in some healthcare situations. She refused to allow AI transcription software during her child’s medical appointment but was told the specialist could not accommodate her request. “You can’t resist individually. There…