Month: January 2026

Oscar favourite Jessie Buckley stuns in plunging black dress

Oscar favourite Jessie Buckley stuns in plunging black dress

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jessie Buckley proved once again why she’s one of the most exciting talents of her generation as she stunned in a plunging black ensemble at a special BFI event in London on Friday night. The Irish actress stepped out for BFI Presents: Jessie Buckley in Conversation at BFI Southbank on Saturday, January 31 2026, cutting a striking figure in a dramatic off-the-shoulder black look with a corseted bodice and wide-leg trousers. The daring neckline revealed a hint of a structured, bustier-style underlayer, adding edge to an otherwise classic silhouette. © Getty ImagesJessie attends “BFI Presents: Jessie Buckley in Conversation” in London Jessie kept the styling sleek and unfussy, pairing the outfit with pointed heels, minimal jewellery and softly waved hair tucked neatly behind the ears – letting the fashion, and her growing star power, do the talking. The appearance comes at a career high point for Jessie, who is widely tipped as an awards-season favourite following her critically acclaimed performance in Hamnet, opposite fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal. Her turn in the literary adaptation has …

In a digital world, he’s built a S,000 collection of rare fountain pens and ink bottles

In a digital world, he’s built a S$50,000 collection of rare fountain pens and ink bottles

Published by Sam Flores

“I tend to go for brands that are established but not so well known in my circle; you can tell it is not a S$3 G2 gel pen from Popular, but you don’t exactly know what it is,” Lee told CNA Lifestyle. “So there’s still that little bit of air and mystery about it.” “It also has that feel good factor,” he shared, noting that in the past, some prospective business partners even judged whether to work with him by the pen he used. Exquisite yet unassuming, it’s a collection not meant to be flaunted – no dedicated social media page or any membership in pen communities – just quietly grown, stowed away in drawers and locked in cabinets. THE UNMATCHED WRITING EXPERIENCE Like many, Lee started with simple, inexpensive gel pens, favouring rollerball ones as they were “easy to use and less messy”. But as he and his wife cycled through pens regularly at work, the amount of plastic waste quickly accumulated. He soon made the switch after eventually learning about fountain pens, including …

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and dad released

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and dad released

Published by Sam Flores

People hold a photo of Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old boy who was held by immigration officers, during an “ICE Out” protest in New York on January 23, 2026 against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Demonstrations against ICE grew dramatically following the killing of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7 as the Trump administration pressed operations to catch undocumented migrants. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images) Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they’ve been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday in a ruling that harshly criticized the Trump administration’s approach to enforcement. Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack, being surrounded by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers sparked even more outcry about the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, who sits in San Antonio and was appointed by former Democratic …

Kenan Thompson Says He ‘Definitely’ Thinks About Leaving ‘SNL’

Kenan Thompson Says He ‘Definitely’ Thinks About Leaving ‘SNL’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Kenan Thompson ponders his time at Saturday Night Live coming to an end. Thompson, who holds the title of being the longest-running cast member in the show’s history, recently spoke to People about what it’s going to feel like to leave the show one day. “I definitely do. It’s, it’s gonna suck,” Thompson said about potentially exiting the sketch-comedy series. “There’s just so many layers to it. It’s not just the on-screen that you see in that one, camera shot. It’s so many people behind the scenes and years and years and years with each one of those people. So it’s gonna be a lot.” He also opened up about what it’s like to see his cast members leaving. Last month, Bowen Yang left the show after joining as a writer in 2018. He is the most recent cast member to exit. “It’s tough for me because I have yet to have the moment,” Thompson said. “If I was on the other side of it, I’d be a little more like, ‘Yeah, you know, it’s …

Elon Musk claims Christopher Nolan has lost ‘integrity’ over The Odyssey casting choice

Elon Musk claims Christopher Nolan has lost ‘integrity’ over The Odyssey casting choice

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Elon Musk has hit out at filmmaker Christopher Nolan, claiming the Oscar-winning director has lost “integrity” because of his casting choices. Nolan is currently in post-production on The Odyssey, his adaptation of the ancient Greek epic by Homer. The film will feature an all-star cast that includes Matt Damon. Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Mia Goth and Benny Safdie. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, who is Black, also reportedly joined the cast. It was reported on social media she has been cast as Helen of Troy. In response to the news, a user on Musk’s platform X wrote: “Helen of Troy was fair skinned, blonde, and ‘the face that launched a thousand ships’ because she was so beautiful that men started a war over her. Casting choices that make the premise incoherent are admissions that the …

Moral Witness in Pressing Times

Moral Witness in Pressing Times

Published by Sam Flores

 It’s not a zero-sum game. This week on The State of Belief, interfaith organizer Maggie Siddiqi makes clear that coming together to counter antisemitism and Islamophobia is an essential part of the effort to protect American democracy. And doing that requires countering the narrative that somehow supporting one of these communities is harming the other. Maggie and host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discuss some of the concrete ways these communities are, in fact, coming together, but also the very real risks that doing so brings, and the courage needed to persevere in the face of challenges that can include divisions and mistrust within diverse communities themselves. The result can be profoundly inspiring: Paul and Maggie talk in-depth about a major Capitol Hill briefing last December convened by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) and Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), in partnership with Interfaith Alliance and Union Theological Seminary. In addition to MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati and JCPA CEO Amy Spitalnick, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, a Muslim, and Congressman Jamie Raskin, who is Jewish, addressed …

Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026 | Australia holidays

Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026 | Australia holidays

Published by Sam Flores

There has never been a better time to be a hiker in Australia. Once solely the province of experienced backcountry bushwalkers, the country’s ever-expanding network of hiking trails now offers something for walkers of all abilities. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. According to Ausplay, almost 4 million Australians go bushwalking each year, making it the third-most popular form of physical activity in the country, and in 2025 the AllTrails app saw an almost 300% year-on-year increase in distance walked by Australian users. The largest growth has been in long-distance hikes, and it’s no surprise the boom in trail construction is continuing across the country, with multiple big-ticket walks slated to break ground this year. Tasmania’s Next Iconic walk is set to be a three-day hike through the Tyndall Range on the island state’s rugged west coast, and in Victoria the 76km Great Ocean Road coastal trail will run along the Otway coast from Fairhaven through to Grey River. While you wait …

I ditched Google Drive for a free open-source sync tool — and it’s not Nextcloud

I ditched Google Drive for a free open-source sync tool — and it’s not Nextcloud

Published by skeptic

For years, we’ve been trained to accept a very specific trade-off: we get convenience, and in return, we yield our data to big tech giants. But for many, tools like Google Drive or Nextcloud have become bloated. Nextcloud, while excellent, has grown into a massive suite that aims to replace Microsoft Office, chat apps, and more. Sometimes, that is too much. If you are looking for a dedicated solution — something that functions like Dropbox originally did but hosted on your own terms — you don’t need a convenient lifestyle platform. You need a high-performance syncing engine. That is why I shifted to Seafile. It’s an open-source file-syncing platform developed specifically for reliability rather than trying to do everything at once. OS Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, Linux Developer Seafile Ltd. Seafile is an enterprise-ready, open-source file syncing solution offering self-hosted control and high performance. It features end-to-end encryption and a virtual drive client, serving as a private, reliable alternative to Dropbox. Why I left Google Drive To escape the trap of convenience Google Drive is …

If A Person Has These 5 Low-Quality Habits, That’s Your Sign To Move On | Lori Peters

If A Person Has These 5 Low-Quality Habits, That’s Your Sign To Move On | Lori Peters

Published by Jenni Sidey

You sit alone and weigh the pros and cons of moving on from someone, spend hours texting and venting with your people about your partner’s low-quality habits that make you wonder if you should stay or go. You contemplate like the statue of The Thinker and ponder life’s biggest question in the hope that the answer will magically implant itself in your brain.  Leaping into the decision of being single versus staying together, a study suggested it’s crucial to know when to break up and when to stay. If you find that these low-quality behaviors have become habits in your partner, grab your stuff and get out of there. You are worthy of beautiful love, and staying behind will eventually suck the life out of you.  If a person has these 5 low-quality habits, that’s your sign to move on: 1. They don’t treat you well A great book and a movie — and a strong reason to get out. How do you know? By looking at the way he treats you.  Is he the …

Bring Microsoft’s best productivity tools to your Mac

Bring Microsoft’s best productivity tools to your Mac

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TL;DR: Give your Mac a tune-up with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021, now only $49.97 (reg. $219) through Feb. 22. Your Mac is already powerful, but if you’re looking to take it to the next level, it may be time to tap Microsoft’s finest. This Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 lifetime license equips your Apple device with six helpful apps, and right now you can snag them all for just $49.97 (reg. $219) through Feb. 22. Don’t count out Microsoft just because you have a Mac. You can take advantage of some of their most powerful tools with the Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021. This license gives you permanent access to six powerful apps — making them less than $9 each. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not …