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An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel
In this opinion piece, former Australian MP Zoe Daniel argues that letting users switch off “the algorithm” on social media platforms is insufficient to address the harms of addictive tech design, and calls instead for a legally binding “duty of care” on big tech companies. She contrasts this with the Australian government’s under-16s social media…
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Jessie James Decker shows off toned bikini body after months-long fitness transformation
Country singer Jessie James Decker has shared before-and-after bikini photos on social media, showcasing a months-long fitness transformation. Although her weight has not changed since April, she says consistent training has helped her build noticeably more muscle, and she credits the shift to her JJD Fit workout app and a renewed commitment to daily exercise.…
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Donna Mills does 100 sit-ups a day, plays tennis five times a week at 85 but won’t quit Doritos
Actress Donna Mills, best known for playing Abby Cunningham on “Knots Landing,” has shared the fitness regime she credits with keeping her active at 85, alongside her recent decision to launch an OnlyFans account. Her disciplined approach, rooted in her early training as a ballet dancer, illustrates how she has stayed physically engaged well into…
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“The Idiot(s)” Reimagines Dostoevsky as Chaos and Celebrates His Wife’s Essential Role
“The Idiot(s),” from directors Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert, is a satirical film that reimagines the writing of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece “The Idiot” as chaotic farce while foregrounding the overlooked contribution of his wife, Anna. Rather than a conventional reverent biopic, the film treats Dostoevsky’s genius as inseparable from those around him, using humour and…
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‘The Idiot(s)’ Review: Dostoevsky Is an Endearing Drunken Fool in This Rambunctious, Tonally Off-Kilter Two-Hander
Variety reviews “The Idiot(s),” a satirical biopic from Polish filmmaking duo Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert that reimagines Fyodor Dostoevsky not as a revered literary sage but as a chaotic, drunken gambler propped up by his devoted wife Anna. Starring Johnny Flynn as Dostoevsky and Aimee Lou Wood as Anna, the film deliberately strips away…
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Wonder Woman Casting Rumors Heat Up as Fans Suspect James Gunn Secretly Picked Adria Arjona for the Role
Fans of the DC Universe are increasingly convinced that actress Adria Arjona has been secretly cast as Wonder Woman, despite reports earlier this year that she would play the lesser-known character Maxima in the upcoming film “Man of Tomorrow”. Speculation intensified after a workout video posted by Women’s Health showed Arjona training for her role…
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The Amazon Labor Day Sale Has Great Deals on Budget-Friendly Workout Machines
Amazon’s Labor Day Sale is offering discounts on home exercise equipment, giving budget-conscious shoppers a chance to build a personal gym without a large outlay. The deals span entry-level and more advanced equipment, making the sale useful whether someone is starting a fitness routine or looking to add specialised kit at a reduced price. Highlights…
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Kemi Badenoch’s defence-spending plan, Wales school stabbing and Sánchez protests dominate
The Tories unveil a plan to raise defence spending to 3% by 2030 funded by welfare cuts, a Pembrokeshire teacher is stabbed by a pupil, and thousands protest against Sánchez in Spain; plus food-stockpiling warnings, Premier League’s return and Gloria Steinem’s final interview.
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Defence Spending Standoff: UK Opposition Demands 3% Military Boost as Government Cuts Troops
Kemi Badenoch has set out how a Conservative government would fund a rise in defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, proposing to reintroduce the two-child benefit cap and cut disability benefits to pay for it. The Tory leader warned that Britain could be at war with Russia within four years and accused Prime…
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Missing in action! Army is ordered to suspend training exercises to help save £30million as ‘600 troops stood down’ amid pressure on PM to increase defence spending
The Army has suspended large-scale training exercises in an effort to save £30 million, after Chancellor John Healey abandoned Labour’s pledge to raise defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030. A memo to commanders halted training for units of 90 or more troops for the rest of the financial year, cancelling a…