Author: Lamisi
OpenAI plans to permit a wider range of content, including erotica, on its ChatGPT platform as part of efforts to “treat adult users like adults,” CEO Sam Altman announced on Tuesday. In a post on X, Altman said upcoming versions of ChatGPT would be able to act in a more human-like way — “but only if you want it.” He stressed that the move is not aimed at “usage maxxing,” but at improving user experience. The decision, which mirrors Elon Musk’s xAI rollout of explicit chatbots on Grok, is expected to attract more paying subscribers but could also heighten pressure…
Seventy years after starting her studies, Maryette McFarland from Londonderry was finally able to graduate from university with a degree in English Literature. “I can hardly believe it, and it’s taken me quite a long time,” she said. The 90-year-old was the oldest of more than 300 graduates at the Open University’s ceremony in Belfast on Tuesday. And her story is one of determination, patience and a little help from friends, tutors and family. ‘I had a bit of time to spare’ Ms. McFarland had originally started university in Dublin back in the 1960s, but love intervened before she finished…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after suffering a heart attack while receiving Ayurvedic medical treatment in Kerala, India, according to hospital and family sources. He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in the town of Koothattukulam, where doctors confirmed he died of cardiac arrest. Born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, western Kenya, Odinga was the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President. He studied mechanical engineering in East Germany before returning home, where he became a university lecturer…
Michael Eugene Archer, the Grammy-winning R&B singer popularly known as D’Angelo, has died at the age of 51, his family said in a statement. The family said he passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a “prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.” D’Angelo rose to fame in the 1990s as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, earning acclaim for albums and songs including Brown Sugar, Lady and the 2000 hit “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” His 2000 album Voodoo won a Grammy and cemented his reputation for soulful, intimate performances and virtuosic musicianship. In a statement shared with media,…
Ghanaian singer KiDi has publicly declared that he subscribes to monogamy, saying “polygamy is not my style.” He made the remarks during an interview on Asempa FM, where he explained that his belief in a one-man, one-woman relationship is rooted in his Christian faith and the example set by his parents. KiDi emphasized that although his conviction is firm, he does not intend to impose it on others. He acknowledged that what works for one person may not work for another and that individuals should follow their own path. Asked why he holds this view, KiDi said his upbringing played…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country and is now in hiding after a military unit joined widespread youth-led protests and effectively turned against his government, officials and news agencies report. In a speech shared on Facebook from an undisclosed “safe place,” Rajoelina expressed that he was forced to leave due to threats to his life but refused to resign. He described what was happening as an “illegal power grab,” and called for dialogue while urging constitutional order. The crisis escalated after CAPSAT, an elite military unit formerly loyal to the president, announced it would no longer follow orders…
More than 150 unvaccinated schoolchildren have been quarantined for 21 days in South Carolina after being exposed to measles, as the United States faces its worst outbreak of the disease in over three decades. Health officials say the quarantined students, who did not receive the required measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, will remain at home for the full incubation period to prevent further spread. The children attend Global Academy of South Carolina and Fairforest Elementary in Spartanburg County. The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed its eighth measles case in two weeks on Thursday, this time in neighboring…
The National Service Authority (NSA) is at the center of a major corruption scandal, with former top officials facing multiple charges over the alleged theft and mismanagement of hundreds of millions of cedis. Former Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi and his deputy Gifty Oware-Mensah have both been charged with stealing, causing financial loss, money laundering, and abuse of public office. The charges were filed by the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, at the High Court in Accra on Monday, October 13, 2025, following a forensic audit that uncovered widespread financial irregularities at the Authority. According to court documents, the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert over three toxic cough syrups manufactured in India, which have been linked to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh. Laboratory tests confirmed that the syrups, Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife, contained dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical often used as an industrial solvent. Ingestion of DEG can cause acute kidney injury and death, particularly in children. According to WHO, the contaminated syrups were produced by a company based in Madhya Pradesh and have been associated with the deaths of multiple children under the age…
Australian singer-songwriter Sia is facing a costly divorce battle as her estranged husband, Dan Bernard, has requested more than $250,000 per month in spousal support. Court filings show that Bernard, a film producer and entrepreneur, is seeking US$250,856 monthly in support, along with $300,000 in legal fees and $200,000 for forensic accounting costs. Sia and Bernard got married in May 2023 during a private ceremony in Portofino, Italy, at the home of fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The couple share an 18-month-old child, named Somersault Wonder. In his filing, Bernard claimed he has “no income, no property, and…