Olivia Cooke discusses her role as Alicent Hightower in "House of the Dragon," the challenges of playing a divisive character, and her own experiences with fame and social media. She also reflects on her working-class background and the importance of arts funding for young people.
Ebbw Vale, a town that received significant EU funding for regeneration after its steelworks closed, voted overwhelmingly for Brexit. Despite new facilities and tech firms, the area remains economically depressed, with residents citing a sense of being left behind and struggling with the cost of living.
Marc Isaacs's new film, 'Synthetic Sincerity,' uses a fictional AI lab to explore authenticity. The documentary maker and writer Adam Ganz fabricated the university setting, admitting they haven't licensed Isaacs's work for AI. The film features Uyghur restaurant owner Ablikim Rahman and actress Ilinca Manolache as an AI avatar, questioning the nature of reality and truth in the digital age.
Natal celebra o São João com shows de Nattan, Simone Mendes e Leonardo no estacionamento da Arena das Dunas. O fim de semana também terá transmissões da Copa do Mundo, show da banda da Força Aérea dos EUA e eventos infantis. A maioria das atrações é gratuita.
Around 4,000 cattle are stranded on Cowarie Station in South Australia due to record floods, while thousands of sheep are being located using thermal drones on neighbouring Quondong Station. Both properties face prolonged isolation.
Screwworm cases are increasing in the US, with 12 confirmed animal infections across Texas and New Mexico. Agricultural experts warn of serious consequences for the beef industry, while USDA urges vigilance and releases sterile flies to combat the parasite.
Natural England and MPs are urging the government to revise livestock rules that could lead to a cull of Dartmoor ponies. Current Defra policies fail to differentiate between sheep and ponies, potentially forcing commoners to reduce pony numbers to meet destocking targets aimed at preventing overgrazing.
Plans to reduce livestock numbers on Dartmoor, intended to combat overgrazing, have sparked fears of a cull of up to 90% of its semi-wild ponies. MPs and Natural England are urging the government to create an exemption for the ponies, which are crucial for managing specific vegetation.
Algorithmic feeds on streaming and social media platforms have debased personal taste by synthesizing and commodifying individual preferences, leading to a passive consumption of content and a loss of authentic self-expression.
Natal celebra o fim de semana com o São João de Natal, shows de Fagner e Xand Avião, eventos de Dia dos Namorados e transmissões da Copa do Mundo de 2026. A programação inclui música, futebol e cultura.
A unique 24-carat gold merino sheep trophy, valued at $100,000 and on loan from the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, was stolen from the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross last December. Despite CCTV footage and a reward, the Ermenegildo Zegna Perpetual Trophy remains unrecovered.
A unique 24-carat gold merino sheep trophy, valued at $100,000, was stolen from the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross last December. The Launceston City Council, which owned the trophy, received the insurance payout.
New research suggests the Tasmanian tiger's reputation as a sheep killer was exaggerated, leading to its extinction. Factors like disease and habitat loss, alongside hunting, likely contributed to its demise.
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda's new sci-fi drama 'Sheep in the Box' explores themes of AI and human-robot coexistence, but Kore-eda emphasizes his desire for viewers to use their imagination to grasp the unseen elements and emotional depth of the film.
Natal, RN, terá programação intensa no fim de semana com o São João de Natal gratuito na Arena das Dunas, shows de humor com Zé Lezin e concertos da Filarmônica UFRN. Eventos ocorrem de sexta (5) a segunda (8).
Eventos como shows de Nattan, Livinho e KayBlack, peças de teatro e circos animam cidades do Vale do Paraíba e região durante o feriado de Corpus Christi.
Australian sheepskin values have surged due to high merino wool prices and strong demand from China, reversing a year-long downturn where skins were previously dumped as waste. Farmers now see significant returns, with prices reaching up to $40 for quality skins.
A viral Chinese social media job posting for shepherds on an Inner Mongolia ranch revealed deep labour market issues, attracting over 700 applicants, including disillusioned city workers and graduates, despite the challenging conditions.
The Archers, a rural radio drama, marks its 75th anniversary with a live theatre tour featuring characters Tracy Horrobin, Lilian Bellamy, David Archer, and more, highlighting the show's character-driven success and listener ownership.
Libya's middle class grapples with unaffordable sheep prices for Eid al-Adha, forcing difficult choices between spending savings, incurring debt, or facing social stigma. Economic hardship, currency devaluation, and limited government aid exacerbate the situation.
A farmer in Western Australia's Great Southern region has lost about $100,000 after someone stole hundreds of his pregnant sheep.
Francisco Roig will think twice about betting against his new charge Iga Świątek after the veteran coach tore his Achilles tendon in a volley session in Rome.
While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".
Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the City Ground. Chris Wood converted a penalty after Lucas Digne handled the ball inside the box, giving Forest a precious lead ahead of next week's return fixture at Villa Park. Emiliano Martínez made a superb save to deny Igor Jesus in the first half, while Villa had to substitute Amadou Onana with a hamstring injury.
