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RICHARD KAY: Harry has cast himself as an aggrieved royal outsider like Diana… but there are vital differences between him and his mother he’d be wise to consider
Daily Mail columnist Richard Kay argues that Prince Harry’s surprise announcement of a return to Britain echoes his mother Princess Diana’s tactics, particularly her secret 1995 Panorama interview, in both its element of surprise and its calculated defiance of royal convention. Kay suggests Harry is banking on the same public goodwill and capacity for forgiveness…
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Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge
Trade unions have warned the prime minister, Andy Burnham, that Labour’s plans to restrict zero-hours contracts risk falling short of the party’s manifesto commitment. Union leaders, including from Usdaw, the GMB and Unite, are pressing the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, for reassurances after a government consultation document proposed limits on who would qualify for new…
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Meta goes on trial over allegations it hooked children on its platforms
Meta went on trial in Oakland, California, on Tuesday, facing accusations from 29 US states that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and unlawfully harvested their personal data. Lawyers for the states argue the company’s strategy can be summed up as “hook, hold, harvest and hide” – luring young users…
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Unhappy in nappy valley: The two City millionaires at war over a window one wants to build… and the other says will look directly into HIS mansion
A property dispute has erupted between two wealthy City figures in a well-heeled London neighbourhood, dubbed “nappy valley,” after one neighbour proposed building a window that the other says will look directly into his mansion, compromising his privacy. The row highlights the sometimes fraught planning battles that can arise between affluent homeowners even in exclusive…
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‘The worst part is the guilt’: the owners who fear dog food caused pets’ eye problems
Owners of dogs fed on the subscription brand Years have come forward fearing its fresh meals caused their pets to develop sudden bilateral dry eye, a painful condition that can lead to sight loss if untreated. The concerns emerged in the same week that Years recalled all of its fresh meals, with the company saying…
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Alexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle
Alexander Isak returns to St James’ Park on Sunday with Liverpool for the first time since forcing a £125m move away from Newcastle last summer, in what promises to be an uncomfortable reunion with fans still angry over his exit. He effectively went on strike to engineer his departure, missing Newcastle’s win over Liverpool on…
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Female teachers from Scots College make explosive claims about students’ ‘sexualised gestures’, deepfakes and wolf-whistles in wake of gang rape charges
Two female teachers at Sydney’s Scots College have alleged a culture of sexism and sexualised behaviour among students, including wolf-whistling, sexualised gestures and deepfakes, in the wake of rape charges against three former pupils. The claims, made anonymously to The Saturday Telegraph, come as the elite school faces intense scrutiny over its culture following the…
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‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
Experienced Hollywood writers, directors and producers are increasingly taking gig work training AI models to replicate their own professional skills, as tightening earnings and a slump in entertainment industry jobs push them towards alternative income. Paid between $12 and $200 an hour by agencies with contracts held by major AI firms including Anthropic and OpenAI,…
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The bucket list industrial complex is ruining travel
Put your foot down. The post The bucket list industrial complex is ruining travel first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Hollywood A-lister gets embarrassing dressing down from Paramount after ‘genocide’ remarks
Actor Mark Ruffalo has reportedly received a stern rebuke from Paramount after making comments accusing Israel of genocide, in remarks tied to the studio’s ongoing merger with Skydance under David Ellison. The episode highlights growing tension between outspoken Hollywood talent and studio leadership, particularly as media companies navigate politically sensitive corporate transitions and seek to…