Author: Onu Akter

Olivia Rodrigo has voiced strong support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspended his late-night show. The 22-year-old Grammy-winning singer called the network’s actions “blatant censorship and abuse of power.” On September 20, she joined other stars, including Stephen Colbert and Pedro Pascal, in defending Kimmel following his controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Rodrigo shared her views on Instagram, reposting a statement from SAG-AFTRA. The union criticized ABC’s suspension as “suppression and retaliation” that threatens everyone’s freedoms. “SAG-AFTRA stands with all media artists and defends their right to express their diverse points of view, and everyone’s…

A health advisory panel backed by President Donald Trump has raised doubts about the safety and effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines. The group stopped short of recommending the shots and instead said vaccination should be a matter of personal choice made with a doctor’s guidance. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), whose members include individuals chosen by U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., discussed new language for health care providers. The panel suggested doctors should give stronger warnings about possible risks from vaccines, despite extensive research showing they are safe and effective. Medical experts expressed alarm at the panel’s…

Carrie Underwood has honored her late collaborator Brett James following his tragic death in a plane crash this week. Brett James, 57, a celebrated country singer and songwriter, was among three people on board a single-engine Cirrus SR22T that departed from John C. Tune Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The crash took all lives on board, leaving the music world in mourning. James was briefly a recording artist in the late 1990s, but he gained lasting recognition for his songwriting talent. He co-wrote some of the most memorable hits in country music, including Carrie Underwood’s 2005 chart-topper “Jesus, Take…

Kate Middleton attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle alongside Prince William to honour US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. This marked the couple’s second state banquet in two months, following their hosting of France’s President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. The Princess of Wales wore a cream-coloured lace couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley. She accessorised with the iconic Lovers’ Knot tiara, a pearl-laden piece that was once a favourite of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. The tiara was originally created in 1914 for Queen Mary by Garrard, using jewels from the royal…

Illinois has reported its first West Nile virus death of the year. The victim, a resident of Cook County in their 60s, was confirmed through lab testing to have succumbed to complications from the virus, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said. “This first death is a sobering reminder that mosquito-borne illnesses remain a serious threat,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It is important for residents to take proper precautions while the weather stays warm.” Since September 6, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 cases of West Nile virus, almost double the number reported during the same period…

Meta has unveiled its latest wearable technology: the Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses and Meta Neural Band. This launch introduces a new kind of AI eyewear that keeps users connected to the world while providing digital assistance. The glasses feature a high-resolution, full-color display that appears only when needed and is positioned to the side to avoid blocking the user’s view. They allow users to check messages, preview photos, see translations, and access Meta AI without having to take out a phone. The design supports short, controlled interactions, helping users complete tasks efficiently without interrupting their day. Unlike previous wearables,…

Apple Original Films hosted the U.S. premiere of its romantic drama “All of You” at The Whitby Theater in New York. The film will debut globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 26, 2025. The red carpet event featured the film’s stars, including Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, who also co-wrote and produced the film, and Imogen Poots. Other attendees included co-star Jenna Coleman, director and co-writer William Bridges, producers Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett, executive producers Alexander Black and Jon Rosenberg, and co-composer Sofia Degli Alessandri. Special guests included Pink, Questlove, Michael Longoria, Brody Grant, Stuart Laws, Charl Brown,…

Alibaba has released its largest AI model yet, Qwen-3-Max, positioning itself alongside top competitors like OpenAI and Google DeepMind in the race for advanced artificial intelligence. The new model, Qwen-3-Max-Preview, surpasses 1 trillion parameters, marking Alibaba’s first AI system to reach this scale. It was launched on Alibaba’s cloud services platform and the AI marketplace OpenRouter on Friday. This expansion is part of the company’s ongoing Qwen3 series, which started in May with models ranging from 600 million to 235 billion parameters. Parameters in AI models represent the system’s learning capacity. A higher number of parameters generally indicates stronger intelligence…

Jim Jarmusch’s film “Father Mother Sister Brother” took home the Golden Lion for best film at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. The award was announced by a competition jury led by director Alexander Payne. The film explores the lives of three different families, highlighting adult siblings and their parents. Jarmusch, who also wrote the film, said, “Art does not have to address politics directly to be political. It can create empathy and connection, which is the first step.” The filmmaker thanked audiences for embracing the “quiet” film, while one fan shouted, “We love you, Jim!” The film…

Kim Kardashian is once again in the headlines, and this time the discussion centers around her daughter North West. During a family trip to Rome, photos emerged showing the 12-year-old with what appeared to be a dermal piercing on her middle finger. The sight quickly fueled widespread debate across social media about parenting choices, safety risks, and how much freedom children should have in their fashion decisions. The images were taken outside Pier Luigi, a popular restaurant in Rome, where Kim and North were spotted together. In the photos, the young girl’s finger piercing drew immediate attention, with many fans…