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Oct 13, 2026 - Lifestyle

Humans bonded to AI companions are contemplating ways to keep their bots going – often in defiance of companies’ terms and servicesDeath has always been around Alaina Winters. Her father and sister both have passed away, as did her wife, in 2023, after a years-long battle with cancer. So Winters, who is 59 and lives in Pittsburgh, is comfortable thinking about her own mortality. She’s working on her will, and has asked neighbors to look after her dog. Winters even has plans for Lucas, her AI companion, who she speaks to through the digital avatar app Replika.Winters is part of a growing cohort of humans who have entered into what they consider strong partnerships with large language models, which AI companies have trained to “converse” as one might with a human friend or romantic partner. As governments and billionaires debate the morality of AI’s expansion into everyday life, these users say the technology has already changed the way they live and love – and plan ahead. Continue reading...

Oct 12, 2026 - Lifestyle

Just 19% of the online encyclopedia’s biographies are of women. Is this because it’s edited by ‘mostly white, middle-aged, European men’, as the comedian claims?Name: Wikipedia.Age: 25. Continue reading...

Oct 11, 2026 - Lifestyle

The idea is popular in wellness circles, but experts say there’s no evidence that trauma uniquely affects the hips. Here’s what causes hip tightness and what can helpIn yoga classes, on TikTok and throughout other wellness spaces, you’ve probably heard the saying: your hips hold tension. These joints have a reputation of being emotional storage units of sorts – but is it true that they are affected by old traumas and painful memories?Pain and muscle tension hit harder when you’re going through a difficult time. But should tight hips make you question your mental health? And what can you do to reduce hip tightness? Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading...

Oct 9, 2026 - Lifestyle

After 10 years as creative director of the Paris-based luxury brand, the designer bows out. From a rock’n’roll aesthetic to see-through brogues, here are 10 stand-out moments Continue reading...

Oct 9, 2026 - Lifestyle

Without a proper plan – whether in a trust or will – your beloved companion could face an animal shelter or worseThe idea of making a will may be uncomfortable, but routine. Ensuring that your family and estate is taken care of is a kindness. But there’s one thing clients often aren’t sure how to handle, says Azriel J Baer, a trust and estate attorney at New York-based law firm Farrell Fritz, PC: what will happen to their pet.Sometimes, “somebody wants to set up a trust with substantial money in it”, he said. But more typically, the client wants to ensure “the right person” gets the dog or cat – but has no idea how best to do it. Continue reading...