The rich ditch hotels, Santa Claus’ North Pole home, and rare whisky struggles: Lifestyle news roundup
15 Dec
Lifestyle

The rich ditch hotels, Santa Claus’ North Pole home, and rare whisky struggles: Lifestyle news roundup

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Lifestyle Photo: Highstay, Rachel Murray/Getty Images for goop (Getty Images), Zillow, Rowland Scherman/National Archive/Newsmakers (Getty Images), SimpleImages (iStock by Getty Images), Grace Cary (iStock by Getty Images), Bob Thomas (iStock by Getty Images), Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management (Getty Images) Photo: Highstay In 2024, the luxuries industry has seen a noticeable decline from the post-pandemic boom: inflation, political instability, and economic disruption mean that consumers are tightening their metaphorical belts and not spending nearly as much on real life designer belts. Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for goop (Getty Images) If you’re looking for Christmas or Hanukkah presents for your loved one – especially if you’re a fan of extremely expensive items promoting dubious health claims – look no further than this year’s Goop Holiday Gift Guide. Photo: Zillow It’s Santa Claus’ busiest time of year. He’s running drills with the...
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A First Look at Zhixiaobao App: Can It Become Your AI Life Companion?
15 Dec
Lifestyle

A First Look at Zhixiaobao App: Can It Become Your AI Life Companion?

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Lifestyle A First Look at Zhixiaobao App: Can It Become Your AI Life Companion? Credit: ZhixiaobaoNote: The article was first published on TechNode China written by Steven Lee and translated by Zinan Zhang. At the 2024 INCLUSION in Shanghai, Ant Group unveiled its independent AI app, Zhixiaobao.   Developed based on Ant’s Bailing large language model, this new AI lifestyle assistant is integrated with Alipay, offering quick services like booking tickets, ordering food, accessing public transit codes, and finding nearby activities through conversational interactions. The app’s introduction graphic highlights its slogan, “Your AI Life Companion.”  But does it live up to that promise?  Here are our ideas.Features and User ExperienceZhixiaobao’s user interface adopts Alipay’s signature blue theme but with a lighter tone. The interface is simple, featuring a standard chat window layout. The main menu is divided into three sections: “Current,” “Chat,” and “Intelligent...
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15 Dec
Health News

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: A Killing Touches Off Backlash Against Health Insurers

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The shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of New York City prompted a surprising wave of sympathy for the perpetrator, rather than the victim, from Americans who say they have been wronged by their health insurers. It remains to be seen whether backlash from the killing will result in a more serious conversation about what ails the health care system. Meanwhile, in some of his first extended interviews since the election, President-elect Donald Trump continued to be noncommittal about his plans for health care in general and the Affordable Care Act in particular. This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call. Panelists Rachel Cohrs Zhang Stat News  @rachelcohrs Read Rachel's stories. Alice Miranda Ollstein Politico  @AliceOllstein Read Alice's stories. Sandhya Raman CQ Roll Call  @SandhyaWrites Read Sandhya's...
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Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing Old in America
15 Dec
Health News

Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing Old in America

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Judith Graham: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. I’m Judy Graham, and I write the “Navigating Aging” column for Kaiser Health News, actually known as KFF Health News. I’m also the moderator for today’s event. We’re all in for treat: a conversation with five remarkable older adults about their lives and their experiences. First, a few words of introduction. As many of you know, KFF is an independent organization that focuses on health policy research, polling, and news. It sponsors KFF Health News and partners with media organizations across the country. The Washington Post has been our partner for the series that is the subject of this webinar, “Going It Alone.” KFF Health News is committed to covering the greatest demographic...
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