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Victoria Pendleton on the heartbreaking death of twin brother that changed her forever

Victoria Pendleton on the heartbreaking death of twin brother that changed her forever

Published by Daniella Wilson

“I’m way more capable than I thought I was because I used to be so afraid of doing everything,” the former Olympic track cyclist Victoria Pendleton says. “But over the years I’ve realised I have more to offer, and I like myself a little bit more.”  It’s that wisdom that Victoria, 45, brings to her new book, The Fear Opportunity, which offers tips and insights from experts on how to increase your confidence and decrease anxiety by reframing your relationship with fear. “I was really surprised how generous the experts were with their time, and they really helped give the book a sense of authority,” she says. Victoria retired from cycling after a triumphant London 2012 Summer Olympics, in which she earned three medals – two gold and one silver. She also received a CBE in the 2013 honours list.  Victoria lifts one of her gold medals at London 2012 She decided to try something new and retrained as a jockey, placing fifth at the Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham Festival in 2016 despite having had …

Dylan Dreyer and Jenna Bush Hager accidentally twin on TODAY — their co-stars’ reactions are priceless

Dylan Dreyer and Jenna Bush Hager accidentally twin on TODAY — their co-stars’ reactions are priceless

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jenna Bush Hager and Dylan Dreyer accidentally ended up looking like twins on the air – a very fashionable pair at that! Jenna and Dylan, both 44, showed up for NBC’s TODAY Show on Thursday, June 4 coincidentally in very similar looks – powder blue sleeveless mini dresses with blonde bobs, with Dylan’s having a large bow feature by the neckline. As can be seen in the video above, their co-hosts quickly dubbed the moment “beautiful,” and clearly the moment was unplanned, with the two anchors revealing that while they had seen each other in the dressing room beforehand, they weren’t exactly aware of what each person would wear. Plus, it also helped at least one other co-anchor avoid making his own fashion clash, when Carson Daly admitted that he almost wore the same tie as Craig Melvin. The show later played on the moment on social media, uploading a clip to the TODAY Instagram page with the caption: “@dylandreyernbc and @jennabhager are matching down to the bob!” Fans were quickly enamored by the near-perfect …

Owain Rhys Davis dead: ‘The OA,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ actor was 44

Owain Rhys Davis dead: ‘The OA,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ actor was 44

Published by Sam Flores

Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his appearances in TV series “The OA” and “Twin Peaks: The Return,” has died, his family announced Sunday. Davies’ brother Rhodri Davies and their father Conway Davies said in an Instagram tribute that “there are still questions that remain unanswered” regarding the actor’s death, but that the family understands he “passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.” Owain Rhys Davies was 44. “The reach of Owain’s love, friendship, and generosity was vast,” his family wrote on Instagram. The tribute also honored the actor’s community of friends, colleagues and loved ones and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. The statement continued: “I am incredibly proud that, while he was my brother, he was also a brother to so many others. We know that this loss will be felt by a great many people, and we take comfort in knowing how loved he was.” Davies’ screen career began in the early 2000s and most notably includes roles in the 2016 film “Alice Through the Looking Glass” starring Mia Wasikowska and …

Owain Rhys Davies death: Twin Peaks and The OA star dies, aged 44

Owain Rhys Davies death: Twin Peaks and The OA star dies, aged 44

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 Owain Rhys Davies, the Welsh actor who had roles in cult shows Twin Peaks: The Return and The OA, has died suddenly, aged 44. His family announced the news on Tuesday (2 June) in a statement reading: “It is with profound sadness that my father and I share the news that my brother, Owain, has passed away. “This news will come as a great shock to many. The reach of Owain’s love, friendship, and generosity was vast.” Owain Rhus Davies has died suddenly, aged 44 (Getty) Rhys Davies’ brother, Rhodri, said there were “questions” surrounding his brother’s death, but said the family’s “understanding is that Owain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully”. The statement added: “The outpouring of messages we have received over the past few days has been deeply moving and a testament to the impact he had on so many …

Joan Collins and Celia Imrie could be sisters as they twin in white outfits for glam event

Joan Collins and Celia Imrie could be sisters as they twin in white outfits for glam event

Published by Daniella Wilson

Both Joan Collins and Celia Imrie were in attendance at the Casting Directors Luncheon on Friday, and the glam actresses could have been mistaken for sisters during the event. The pair showed up at the event wearing white outfits, with Joan, 93, opting for a polka-dot blouse alongside a wide-brimmed hat and black dress, while Celia, 73, dressed in a striped white suit for the glam event. Joan and Celia were seen interacting during the event as they shared a laugh and posed together. Joan was also seen posing with her husband, Percy Gibson, and fellow thespians, including Charles Dance and Marisa Berenson. © Dave Benett/Getty Images for JimCelia and Joan could have been sisters! Joan’s age-defying looks Joan, 93, looked like she could easily have been Celia’s twin, despite their 20-year age gap, and the Hollywood starlet has long been famed for being able to hold the years back. “I just believe in healthy living,” she previously told The Telegraph when asked about how she manages to stay looking so young. “I don’t eat …

How to Build Your Own Al Twin

How to Build Your Own Al Twin

Published by skeptic

Building an AI twin that mirrors your voice, knowledge and personality is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s a practical project you can tackle today. In this feature, Prompt Engineering explores how platforms like Eleven Labs combine technologies such as voice cloning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and natural speech synthesis to create conversational agents tailored to individual users. For instance, voice cloning enables your AI twin to replicate the nuances of your tone and speech patterns, while RAG ensures responses are both accurate and contextually relevant by drawing from extensive data sources. These capabilities make it possible to design an AI twin that feels both authentic and highly functional. Discover how to bring your AI twin to life with actionable insights into the customization process. You’ll learn how to fine-tune your AI’s conversational style, from formal to casual, using system prompts and how to test multiple iterations through branching workflows. Explore the integration of expressive audio features that add a human-like touch to interactions, as well as practical applications like automating scheduling or enhancing customer support. …

Widow’s Bay review: Parks and Rec meets Twin Peaks in comedy-horror gem

Widow’s Bay review: Parks and Rec meets Twin Peaks in comedy-horror gem

Published by Daniella Wilson

A star rating of 4 out of 5. Comedy-horror might be a genre that’s tricky to get right. Some lean too much into gore and jump-scares and forget about the laughter. Others put a stronger emphasis on the humour, and lose any sense of fear. Widow’s Bay, however, is a rare beast. This neat, off-beat offering from Apple TV gets that balance just right – and it’s largely thanks to Matthew Rhys. The Americans actor is try-hard Tom Loftis. He’s the mayor of a small, sleepy New England town that has a very superstitious population. And for good reason. New to the job, he wants to revitalise the tourism industry and bring trade back in. Yet his fellow residents repeatedly warn him that it’s a bad idea. And, soon enough, as strange forces start taking hold of the town, he starts to think that they might just be right…Showrunner Katie Dippold manages to consistently catch you off guard in the best way, as the series straddles suspense and comedy, giving us ludicrous characters that have …

How to build a digital ‘twin’ of the human brain – what existing models overlook

How to build a digital ‘twin’ of the human brain – what existing models overlook

Published by skeptic

The potential to create personalised digital “twins” of your brain and body is a hot topic in neuroscience and medicine today. These computer models are designed to simulate how parts of your brain interact, and how the brain may respond to stimulation, disease or medication. The extraordinary complexity of the brain’s billions of neurons makes this a very difficult task, of course, even in the era of AI and big data. Until now, whole-brain models have struggled to capture what makes each brain unique. People’s brains are all wired slightly differently, so everyone has a unique network of neural connections that represents a kind of “brain fingerprint”. However, most so-called brain twins are currently more like distant cousins. Their performance is barely any closer to the real thing than if the model were using the wiring diagram of a random stranger. This matters because digital twins are increasingly proposed as tools for testing treatments by computer simulation, before applying them to real people. If these models fail to capture fundamental principles of each patient’s unique …

How a twin study untangled the surprising roots of authoritarian political beliefs

How a twin study untangled the surprising roots of authoritarian political beliefs

Published by José Betancourt

People who complete more years of formal education tend to score lower on measures of right-wing authoritarianism, a trait characterized by strict obedience to leaders and adherence to traditional norms. A recent study of twins reveals that while part of this connection may be a direct result of schooling, most of the link is explained by the childhood environments and genetics that siblings share. These results were recently published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Following the horrors of the Second World War, psychologists initiated a massive effort to understand why certain populations enthusiastically support dictators and oppressive regimes. Understanding which factors lead people to support authoritarian regimes remains a matter of the greatest practical importance, just as it was when the academic field originated. Early researchers identified a personality profile they called right-wing authoritarianism. Individuals with high levels of this trait show a strong willingness to defer to established authorities, while demanding that others do the same. These individuals also desire to see others punished if they deviate from established social traditions, …