The abject weirdness of AI ads

“I’m trying to find holiday gifts for my sisters. I open a bunch of tabs, I want my wife’s advice.” That’s CEO of the Browser Company, Josh Miller, in his company’s latest ad for its new AI browser, Dia. Consulting your spouse to find gifts for your siblings is a pure – and dare I … Read more

US says it carried out strike against ‘imminent threat’ in Syria | Syria’s War News

The attack comes as violence in Syria intensifies, with opposition fighters advancing against government positions. Washington, DC – The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States carried out a strike against military assets in eastern Syria after a rocket attack near one of its bases. Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters on Tuesday that the … Read more

Chris Wormald appointed UK’s top civil servant

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sir Chris Wormald, the long-standing permanent secretary of the Department of Health and Social Care, has been appointed as the UK’s top civil servant. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has chosen Wormald as cabinet secretary … Read more

Chelsea Lazkani Confirms Selling Sunset Season 9 Filming Has Started

Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Production is officially underway on Selling Sunset season 9, and Chelsea Lazkani is already throwing shade at her costars. “Going back to film with some of those dusty woman [sic] is stressing me outtttttttttt,” Lazkani, 31, wrote via X on Monday, December 2. One fan replied to the tweet, asking Chelsea, “You need … Read more

New Los Angeles DA promises ‘hard middle approach’ in bid to restore law following George Gascón’s reign

A new top prosecutor was sworn in on Tuesday in one of California’s most progressive cities, promising a “hard middle approach” as Los Angeles attempts to turn the page on rampant crime and lax prosecutorial policies. Nathan Hochman is the new Los Angeles County District Attorney, taking office after ousting the previous district attorney, George … Read more

Intel considers outsiders for CEO, including Marvell’s head

Intel Corp.’s search for a new chief executive officer will focus heavily on outsiders, with the chipmaker considering candidates such as Marvell Technology Inc. head Matt Murphy and former Cadence Design Systems Inc. CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to people familar with the situation.  The company has enlisted executive search firm Spencer Stuart to help find … Read more