'Don't be poo': Aussie gymnast quells doubts with gold Fighting off the voices in her head that tell her "don't be poo", Kate McDonald won Australia's second gymnastics gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. AAP · Jul 27
Parents and Teachers Sound Alarm as US School Tests $57K Android 'Sally' From Sex Doll-Linked Firm Salamanca High School's introduction of a $57,000 AI robot, linked to the sex doll industry, has sparked controversy, with teachers and Native American residents criticising its potential to dehumanise education. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
New York State teachers speak out as robot from ‘company associated with sex dolls’ to be brought into classroom The school district has spent $57,590 on "Sally". We Got This Covered · Jul 24
Company Behind AI Companion Robots for Intimacy Enters Us Schools With Humanoid Classroom Teacher Realbotix, known for AI companion robots, is bringing its humanoid assistant Sally into a New York public school classroom. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Meet Sally: Humanoid robot set to teach AI to 11th and 12th grade students in New York school in a first-ever experiment in US Sally, a humanoid robot teacher, is set to debut at a New York high school, providing personalized educational experiences in specialized classes. Designed to be relatable with her realistic appearance and western New York accent, Sally will support both students and teachers with curriculum-aligned learning and translations. Additionally, the school… The Times of India · Jul 20
Implied Easements and Hostile Neighbors: How a Couple Avoided Being Landlocked After Their Cranky New Neighbor Moved In Due diligence can uncover implied easements that may not appear on public records or have not been disclosed, even though sellers are required to reveal them. Kiplinger · Jul 14
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Sandra Bullock Exposes Actress' Radical New Life Following Split Sandra Bullock says Nicole Kidman is 'free and wild' after her divorce from Keith Urban, as the pair reunite for Practical Magic's 4K release and a long-awaited sequel. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
England fans slip away from work to watch World Cup battle with DR Congo The Three Lions play the African nation in Atlanta on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jul 1
‘The family rift is as strong as ever’: how Brexit rocked our relationships Remain voters recall how they dealt with division over the 2016 referendum – and how they feel about their loved ones now The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Job scams are growing and getting tougher to spot: ‘That’s the reality of this hell job market’ Swindlers now use AI to send out floods of fraudulent messages to gain the personal information of job seekers The Guardian - US · Jun 22
From nightclubs and worksites, fans in Sydney and Melbourne gathered before dawn to cheer on the Socceroos Energised by a surprise victory over Turkey, people gathered at 5am in every capital city on Saturday, some having pulled all-nighters The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
Paint it black? Ronnie Wood ordered to recolour pink door on his £7 million London mansion ‘Paint it black’: The council’s order perhaps echoes the Rolling Stones' 1966 hit Evening Standard · Jun 14
The Truth Behind Ariana Grande’s Weight Loss And Ethan Slater Split As Friends Reveal A Concerning Pattern “She needs a break and needs mental health treatment alongside nutrition,” a netizen said. Bored Panda · Jun 11
Italian prosciutto in place of Yunnan ham: how Chinese migrants navigate food in Australia Chinese food heritage is diverse and vast, and embodies the distinct geographical and historical traces of various cultural identities. The Conversation · Jun 8
TechRadar · Jun 5 Inside Europe’s factories - why AI still isn’t delivering Manufacturing leaders are obsessing over AI’s potential while overlooking the operational realities on factory floors.
Kiplinger · Jun 3 We Were Banned From Airbnb. Do We Have to Sell Our Dream Beach House? We consider the case of a retired couple relying on summer rental income from a $1.1 million beach house. Local zoning changes are forcing a hard choice between lifestyle and portfolio stability.
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Clarissa review – Sophie Okonedo mesmeric as Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway decamps to Nigeria Cannes film festival: Commanding performances and a great musical score underpin this seductive drama about regret, memory and young love
The Guardian - UK · May 15 ‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins Quins’ resident New Zealander tells Robert Kitson some of his fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospects
The Guardian - UK · May 10 ‘I don’t know what could top that’: debut author Jem Calder on being discovered by Sally Rooney His first story collection, Reward System, was a cult hit. Now comes a novel that’s a bleakly funny appraisal of millennial relationships, technology and ennui. He talks about love, precarity and being called the ‘voice of a generation’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 ‘People assume we’re grifters’: disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badges Badge holders and carers report being harassed, filmed and threatened by strangers who think they are faking disability
Inverse · Apr 21 28 Years Later, A Cult Fantasy Classic Is Getting A Magical Second Life 'Practical Magic 2' teases an even bigger, spookier adventure for a beloved cult classic.
TechRadar · Apr 21 'They ruined my favorite movie': fans slam Practical Magic 2 trailer for 'Netflix lighting' as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman legacy sequel swaps haunting darkness for pastel color The first trailer for Practical Magic 2 is here — and if the lighting is anything to go by, things are feeling a lot less spooky.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21 ‘The witches are back’: first look at Practical Magic 2 as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for spooky sequel The Kissing Booth’s Joey King and Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams star alongside the original cast members as the next generation of the cursed Owens family
Bored Panda · Apr 9 30 New Comics From This Wholesome Series About A Human Living As The Family Pet The story of “Me, The Family Pet?” keeps going, and this new post brings readers to the next chapter of Sally’s unusual life. In Jejo S.’s comic universe, a human girl ends up being raised by an alien family that sees her less as an equal and more as a…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 ‘What fun we had storming the castle’: Billy Crystal pays tribute to Rob Reiner at the Oscars The star of When Harry Met Sally, one of Reiner’s most enduring movies, honoured the director and his wife