US First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled a new audiobook, though it is not her actual voice delivering the narration. Instead, the First Lady leveraged artificial intelligence to generate a vocal rendition of herself to recount her story. The seven-hour production is priced at $25 and was announced by Melania via social media. She characterized it as “my story, my perspective, the truth,” and stated that it was entirely narrated by AI designed to replicate her voice. This audiobook release follows her prior warnings regarding the perils of “deepfakes,” a technology that employs AI to fabricate convincing false videos or…
Author: Web Desk
The lifeless body of a man was discovered in a vehicle submerged in floodwaters in Australia’s southeast on Friday, elevating the confirmed death toll to four. This grim finding follows three consecutive days of relentless rainfall that have left entire towns cut off, decimated livestock, and destroyed numerous residences. Police reported that the man was located near Coffs Harbour, approximately 550 kilometers (342 miles) north of Sydney. The search operation continues for an individual who has been missing since the torrential downpour commenced earlier this week. Emergency services personnel have indicated that around 50,000 people remain isolated. Residents returning to…
Iranian and US negotiators are set to reconvene talks in Rome on Friday, aiming to resolve a decades-long dispute concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. This comes despite a warning from Tehran’s supreme leader that forging a new agreement might prove insuperable given the clashing “red lines” of both sides. The stakes are considerable for both parties. President Donald Trump’s objective is to curb Tehran’s potential to develop a nuclear weapon, a development that could trigger a regional nuclear arms race. For its part, the Islamic Republic seeks the lifting of severe sanctions that have crippled its oil-dependent economy. Iranian Foreign Minister…
Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne, has recently finished her inaugural year at Harvard University. However, her continued academic pursuits could be jeopardized by a ban enacted by the US President Donald Trump’s administration targeting foreign students studying in the country. On Thursday, the Trump administration rescinded Harvard University’s authorization to admit international students, compelling existing foreign students to either transfer to alternative institutions or forfeit their legal status within the US. Furthermore, there are threats to broaden this crackdown to include other colleges. Lore Vandoorne, the spokesperson for the Belgian Royal Palace, stated, “Princess Elisabeth has…
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, “needs to remain” in office to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus stated on Friday. Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate who assumed leadership following a widespread popular uprising last year, had reportedly threatened to resign if he did not receive support from political parties, according to a political ally and sources within his office. The South Asian nation has been embroiled in political instability since the student-led revolt in August 2024 that ousted then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, with various parties demonstrating in the streets over…
The power regulator on Thursday voiced its profound disappointment over the prolonged power outages plaguing Karachi, emphatically rejecting K-Electric’s (KE) justification as “immature” and labeling it “out of touch” with the deteriorating situation on the ground, The News reported. These sharp remarks were made during a public hearing concerning the utility’s request for a fuel charges adjustment for March. Amidst soaring summer temperatures, residents and representatives from the business community passionately voiced their frustration over the intensifying loadshedding. A representative of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries informed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) that the escalating energy…
The traditional 200-year-old public utility model, which delivers centrally generated power to consumers, is facing a significant challenge from the burgeoning rise of rooftop solar. This transformative shift is particularly evident in Pakistan, which notably became the world’s third-largest importer of Chinese solar panels last year. While this surge in solar power offers a welcome and cleaner alternative to expensive diesel generators and high-cost coal contracts in Pakistan, it is simultaneously creating a complex problem for the national grid, as reported by The Economist. As an increasing number of businesses and homes generate their own electricity, the fixed costs associated…
Upon his release from a London prison, Justin Bieber received a warm welcome from fellow musician Justin Bieber. Brown, 36, posted an Instagram photo of himself on Thursday, deplaning from a private jet following his release on a $6.7 million bail. “Cook, remain humble,” he captioned the post, accompanied by a heart emoji. The comment section quickly filled with thousands of messages, including one from Bieber, 31, who wrote, “welcome home.” This comment instantly garnered over 16,400 likes. Brown and Bieber have collaborated on several occasions, notably on the 2011 track “Next to You” and the 2019 track “Don’t Check…
Gigi Hadid’s older sister, Marielle Hadid, has opened up about her surprising part in the blossoming relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Appearing on the Nice Girl Don’t Win podcast, she candidly recounted spending time with Swift while attending her Eras Tour concert in Santa Clara, California. Before the concert began, Marielle, Gigi, and Taylor decided to play tarot cards. At that time, the Lover singer “said she had never had a tarot card reading before.” “I had pulled a card for her,” Marielle revealed. In early 2023, Kelce had publicly expressed his desire to spend time with the…
The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon has finally revealed his side of the story concerning his infamous failed date with Nicole Kidman. Fallon offered his clarification during the May 20 episode of his show when his guest, Isabela Merced, playfully teased him about the much-discussed incident. “In 2012, we had The Last of Us video game creators on Late Night to preview it a year before it came out,” Fallon began. “That’s got to be one of the scariest video games I’ve ever played in my life, The Last of Us.” Merced then blurted out, “Was that the game you…
