American retail magnate, author and TV personality
Enterprise AI costs are rising as organisations increasingly use frontier models for strategic planning while turning to cheaper tools for day-to-day tasks. Experts warn token costs are volatile, pushing governance and measurement to the foreground as budgets expand.
Budget and premium ice makers are transforming how households cool drinks and desserts. Lidl’s Silvercrest slushy maker is now on shelves at £24.99, while Salter markets an affordable rival to Ninja’s slushi; meanwhile Cuisinart and Govee offer premium options for home use and smart control.
A wave of Japanese milk bread, known for its soft crumb, is becoming a viral phenomenon in UK supermarkets. Newsrooms report rising social media interest and higher sales for related bakery items, with Waitrose noting specific boosts in miso ramen and soup pastes as milk bread gains traction.
Lt Col Jonny Thompson, a popular equerry in the Royal Household, is leaving at year-end after seven years in service. He has commanded Balaklava Company, served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has been senior equerry since 2022. Buckingham Palace thanks him for his support.
Martha Stewart has deleted a Halloween post showing a distressed, dirty-faced costume meant to raise homelessness awareness. She has apologized, saying the outfit was insensitive and not funny, and that her earlier explanation did not go far enough. The controversy has drawn sharp social-media criticism and renewed debate over celebrity philanthropy and wealth.