1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on How Are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Future of Tech World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are currently the most advanced technologies revolutionising the business world. These technologies were integrated into businesses as tools to automate repetitive tasks. However, now, they are not limited to automation and are helping businesses foster a culture of innovation. Their ability to analyse large datasets is enabling businesses ... Read more
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Breath of Fire: The story behind Guru Jagat and Kundalini yoga
THE HBO Original series, Breath of Fire has been set to debut on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 and has been based on Guru Jagat, the controversial founder of the RA MA Institute.
Released as a four-part documentary, the shocking history behind the yoga studio has unveiled the multi-million-dollar industry and the scandalous rise of its leader, Guru Jagat.
The new four-part documentary has been directed by Hayley Pappas and Smiley Stevens who both worked on White Hot: The rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch.
Set to stream on Max, the new episodes have been planned for subsequent Wednesdays with the last debuting around mid-November.
Spiritual millennial
Born on August 30, 1979 in Colorado, United States, Guru Jagat, otherwise known as Katie Griggs, was a millennial YouTube astrologer until 2013.
She opened up the Los Angeles branch of Ra Ma Institute which describes itself as “not your average yoga studio”.
Donning a white toga, she led and became the face of the brand which oversaw the spiritual guidance and healing of many.
It was during this time, she adopted the new title, having studied Kundalini yoga in New Mexico.
But on August 1, 2021, aged 41, the teacher, podcaster and author died from a cardiac arrest whilst undergoing surgery on her left ankle.
A shocking history
Located on Lincoln Boulevard, in Venice, Los Angeles, the Ra Ma Institute served an array of famous celebrity clients including Kate Hudson, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Kelly Rutherford.
Breath of Fire claims to uncover the shocking history of Kundalini from the 1960s and is based on the Vanity Fair story by Hayley Phelan, The Second coming of Guru Jagat.
In the article, the writer describes Griggs as a “middle-class white girl” who some view as a “bona fide spiritual leader” whilst others a “fraud” and some go even further claiming she was a “bigot”, “feminist”, and “rape apologist”.
The controversy behind the latest series began after Griggs’ death when “wild theories” and conspiracies started to whirl.
Griggs’ life was not without campaign or criticism, however, which led to Phelan interviewing Guru Jagat before her death.
A controversial leader
One of the predominant founders of kundalini, Yogi Bhajan, was accused of rape, sexual misconduct and financial malfeasance after his death in 2004.
In 2020 his former employee and lover published a memoir detailing accusations and a report that followed by an independent third party found abuse “more likely than not occurred”.
Jagat took to social media to voice her opinion and received widespread backlash which snowballed into anonymous claims about poor working conditions at her institute and abuse suffered by staff.
Nicole Norton, a former personal assistant to Jagat, described the business as a “cult within a cult”.
The controversy then peaked when an anonymous employee described Jagat’s alleged “habit of promoting QAnon rhetoric”, embracing far-right beliefs and even telling the Vanity Fair writer, “I’m a controversial figure”.
She continued: “This goes with the territory. I’m not, like, love-and-light Suzie. I’m very direct and I talk about s**t people don’t want to talk about.”
A deep-dive series
Through conversations with former employees, family members and fans of Jagat the series brings together the history behind Kundalini’s prominent figures.
Based off the Vanity Fair article, the show has used a variety of other sources including activists, journalists, mothers and religious scholars.
The documentary release has been separated into four episodes, which looks to unravel what happened chronologically.
Debuting with an episode about Katie Griggs’ transition to Guru Jagat, the episodes look to go in-depth.
Where can you watch HBO’s Breath of Fire?
The first episode has been scheduled for release on October 23.
All of the releases of the series have been set for consequential Wednesdays from 9pm.
Each installment will be one hour long and will be available to stream on Max.
The HBO Original four-parter has not confirmed whether there will be any further episodes or series.
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Nick Jonas sprints off stage in terror in the middle of Prague concert after ‘fan points laser at him’
NICK Jonas was seen sprinting off stage in terror in the middle of his recent concert in Prague.
The Jonas Brothers star was seen looking panicked at one of the band’s concerts with it claimed that a “laser was pointed at him”.
Nick seemingly sprinted off stage in Prague[/caption]
Nick made a ‘timeout’ signal before making an exit[/caption]
The rest of the band members followed him, and after 10 minutes the concert resumed.
Nick, 32, was seemingly forced to stop the show and sprint off the stage at the O2 Arena in the capital of the Czech Republic, as per a video circulating social media.
It is also claimed that “someone pointed a laser at him.”
“I saw on Twitter that apparently someone pointed a laser at him, so he ran off, followed by Joe and Kevin, and then the whole band left and the show was stopped fro a few mins before continuing,” someone commented under a video on TikTok.
The video, which was shared online by Instagram fan account JonasDailyNews_, had a caption that read, “The person was removed from the venue and the show continued.
“I’m glad Nick and the rest of the best is safe.”
Nick was spotted making a “time out” signal with his hands toward his security as he rushed down the stairs and away from the stage.
Joe, 35, and Kevin, 36, also ran off the stage, but with the show resuming soon after, it seems that all was resolved and the guys are fine.
With the video circulating social media, fans of the singer have shared their thoughts on the incident that led to him fleeing the stage.
‘GOOD DECISION’
“He just ran away to secure his life, good decision. Life is precious for everyone,” penned one on Facebook.
“Why would someone in the audience feel it necessary to do that?????” quizzed a second.
“Quick and smart decision by Nick,” added a third.
A fourth person then said, “Entertainers do not need to be subject to this behavior!!!!”
‘NICK LOOKED PANICKED’
On Reddit, one user commented on the video and said, “Nick looked so panicked. Glad it was nothing and they could finish the show. But his reaction was 100% the right one if a laser is pointed at you in that situation.
“And seriously, what are people doing pointing a laser at someone’s head in the first place. People need to be better.”
Nick Jonas Broadway Career
Nick Jonas is a veteran to the Broadway stage
The Jonas Brothers singer made his debut in the 2001 production of Annie Get Your Gun
He later starred as Chip in Beauty and the Beast and played Marius in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables
In 2012, Nick led Broadway’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
He most recently appeared on Broadway as the Jonas Brothers did a five-day residency in 2023
While a second added, “Shame on whoever pointed a laser at them anyways. So disrespectful and immature.”
And a third penned, “He looked liked he was in a panic. His awareness was kinda amazing. I would be 1000% cautious too.”
This comes as the hunky boyband is expected to be back on-stage tonight in Krakow.
The guys haven’t shared anything on social media about the incident, with their show tonight thought to be going ahead as usual.
The Jonas Brothers are due to take to the stage again tonight[/caption]
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Tampa Bay Rays look for new 2025 MLB season home with Tropicana Field’s roof repair cost at $39m after Hurricane Milton
THE Tampa Bay Rays are officially on the search for a new home after Hurricane Milton left them with a huge repair bill.
Tropicana Field had the roof completely shredded last week as the storm battered parts of Florida.
Tropicana Field had the roof ripped off by Hurricane Milton[/caption]
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the lookout for a new home for 2025[/caption]
The Rays were left facing a repair which could cost up to an estimated $39 million.
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Donald Trump repeatedly compares himself to Ronald Reagan & is pressed on abortion views by all-women crowd at town hall
DONALD Trump has aligned his views on abortion to that of former President Ronald Reagan as the Republican presidential candidate spoke at an all-women town hall.
With less than three weeks left before Election Day, Trump and his team are pounding the campaign trail, looking to make strides in critical battleground states that will determine which candidate takes up residence in the White House in January.
On Tuesday, Trump was joined by Fox News Channel anchor Harris Faulkner at a town hall as he took questions from an all-female audience about issues besetting the nation, including abortion, immigration, and childcare.
The prerecorded town hall, which was held in Cumming, Georgia, about 40 miles north of Atlanta, premiered on Wednesday’s edition of The Faulkner Focus.
Trump, 78, compared his stance on abortion with that of Ronald Reagan but spoke loftily about the 40th president’s policies on family childcare.
The Republican presidential nominee said the issue of abortion has divided the country for over half a century but believes there are exceptions for why a woman could seek to terminate her pregnancy.
“For 52 years, the issue has torn our country apart,” Trump said when asked by a town hall attendee about why the US government is involved in women’s basic rights.
“Every legal scholar, the greats ones, every lawyer, but the Democrats, the Republicans, the liberals, and conservatives, they wanted it brought out of the federal government and brought back to the states for a vote of the people.
“And, like Ronald Reagan, I believe in the exceptions for rape, incest, life of the mother – I strongly believe, you know, you have to follow your heart.”
Trump continued, “Some people don’t. It’s a very small percentage, but you have to follow your heart.
“But you have the exceptions. But with what we were able to do is through really the courage of six Supreme Court justices, we were able to do this after years and years of turmoil.”
When a single mother of two asked Trump what realistic changes he would make to help struggling families with childcare if elected to a second term, the former president brought up the child tax law he signed in 2017.
“I have you the largest tax cuts in the history of our country,” he said before taking a dig at former President Reagan, “Okay, larger than the Reagan cuts. Larger.
“I understand exactly what you’re saying. We’re going to readjust things so that it’s fair to everybody, because it’s really not fair to everybody.
“But we have a lot, and we’re going to we’re going up higher, but we’re also going to readjust because you have to make some readjustments.
“It’s unfair to some people, and we’re not going to have that.”
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1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Rachael Ray vows to be ‘unscripted and raw’ on new podcast I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead after sparking health concerns
CELEBRITY chef Rachael Ray has vowed to be honest and raw on her new podcast after she sparked health concerns earlier this year.
The 56-year-old New York-based chef debuted her first podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, on Tuesday.
Rachael Ray has vowed to be ‘unscripted’ in her new podcast[/caption]
The TV chef sparked concern earlier this year when fans thought she was ‘slurring’ her words[/caption]
Rachael has been a TV chef for many years, with her self-titled show debuting in 2006[/caption]
The all-new podcast by the famous Food Network chef focuses on “what fuels us — our drive, resilience, and how we face life’s challenges”.
Across the podcast series, Rachael will have some deep conversations with celebrities, chefs, artists, musicians, and other familiar faces, and according to the description “no topic [is] off-limits”.
The announcement of Rachael’s podcast noted that the new audio series would explore “the highs and lows of hard work, sharing raw, honest stories”.
According to PEOPLE, Rachael revealed in a statement, “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (quite literally!) is about life’s journeys and what keeps us going.”
She went on to add, “It’s unscripted, raw, and real talk. Working fuels me, connecting with people fuels me, and this platform allows for connection and conversation on a more personal level, which really fuels me.”
The first episode of Rachael’s new podcast will air and stream on October 22 with Jenny Mollen as her v ery first special guest star.
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead’s second episode will then be made available on October 29 and feature The Morning Show star Billy Crudup.
This comes a month after Rachael sparked health concerns when she shared a video on Instagram.
According to worried fans, the celebrity chef appeared to slur her words in a preview for an episode of Rachael Ray in Tuscany.
In the video, Rachael paid tribute to legendary singer Tony Bennett by sharing the recipe for his favorite dish.
Rachael Ray’s Week in a Day – reality TV cooking show, 2010, Food Network
Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off – co-hosted with Guy Fieri, 2012, Food Network
Rachael Ray in Tuscany – 2024 to present, USA Network
While someone else said, “She’s aging like the rest of us. Maybe she has a medical condition, maybe she is on medication. Regardless, no need to be mean.”
This wasn’t the first time Rachael’s fans were concerned for her, because back in the summer some said they “hardly recognized her” in a TikTok video.
“OMG, I didn’t realize it was her,” another comment read. “She looks so different now.”
CANCER SCARE
Rachael, whose popular Food Network show aired from 2006 until 2023, had a throat cancer scare in 2008.
At the time, her rep told People, “Rachael is the picture of health.
“It’s a common in-and-out procedure that she will have in early December and it will not adversely affect any of her daytime show or Food Network tapings.
“[Rachael’s] totally fine. It’s just something she needs to take care of. She hasn’t been feeling ill.”
Fans thought Rachael was ‘slurring’ in a video shared in September[/caption]
Rachael had a Food Network show which aired from 2006 until 2023[/caption]
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Two-time Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl winner brutally cut from contract after making $25m in career earnings
A TWO-TIME winning Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl winner has been brutally cut from his contract.
The Buffalo Bills decided to release Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Monday evening.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid lifts the Super Bowl trophy earlier this year[/caption]
Marquez Valdes-Scantling celebrates scoring a touchdown at the Super Bowl[/caption]
It came just hours after they traded for fellow wide receiver Amari Cooper with the Cleveland Browns.
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Shocking moment LSU cheerleader appears to shove Ole Miss rival player after scoring touchdown as fans call for ban
A male LSU cheerleader is under fire on social media after appearing to put hands on an opposing player.
LSU pulled off an upset over Ole Miss on Saturday, but some bad blood was left on the field during the game.
LSU defeated Ole Miss on Saturday to move to 5-1 on the season[/caption]
Late in the game, LSU player Mason Taylor found an opening in the Ole Miss defense and scored a game-winning touchdown.
As he fought for the end zone, Ole Miss defender Trey Washington attempted to push him out of bounds before he crossed the goal line.
Taylor did get in the end zone though, and one of the cheerleaders on the sideline appeared unhappy with the defender after the play.
TV cameras captured the moment when the male cheerleader shoved Washington in the back and taunted him as LSU celebrated.
The Ole Miss player paid no attention to the cheerleader, but fans got a good look at the incident.
“Officials missed a late hit on that Ole Miss defender by the LSU cheerleader,” another fan said.
“Get that man at linebacker. Text book tackle,” a third fan said.
“The most unhinged school in the nation!” a fourth fan said.
“So is that LSU guy cheerleader going to be allowed to push the Ole Miss DB like that out of bounds? Dude doesn’t deserve to be allowed on the sidelines for the year for that,” a fifth fan said.
LSU ended up getting the win over Ole Miss after the sideline scuffle, giving them a 5-1 record on the season and propelling them up to No. 8 in the rankings.
Ole Miss fell to 5-2 and dropped to No. 18 in the college football rankings.
While it was a good game on the field, a lot of attention was turned to some of the fans in the crowd.
Cheering on the LSU Tigers was famous gymnast Olivia Dunne and her MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes.
College football top 25 rankings
BELOW are the top 25 rankings of college football's best programs for Week 8
Texas (6-0)
Oregon (6-0)
Penn State (6-0)
Ohio State (5-1)
Georgia (5-1)
Miami (6-0)
Alabama (5-1)
LSU (5-1)
Iowa State (6-0)
Clemson (5-1)
Tennessee (5-1)
Notre Dame (5-1)
BYU (6-0)
Texas A&M (5-1)
Boise State (5-1)
Indiana (6-0)
Kansas State (5-1)
Ole Miss (5-2)
Missouri (5-1)
Pittsburgh (6-0)
SMU (5-1)
Illinois (5-1)
Army (6-0)
Michigan (4-2)
Navy (5-0)
Skenes got a massive ovation from the crowd at the game, as he is known for helping the school win the College World Series.
He is also the favorite to win MLB Rookie of the Year after a stellar first season in the big leagues.
Skenes pitched in 23 games, securing an 11-3 record alongside a 1.96 ERA.
He was named the starter of the All Star game in his rookie season, and notched an impressive 170 strikeouts in 133 innings pitched.
Skenes will likely also finish as a top candidate for the Cy Young award alongside Rookie of the Year.
1 week agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Anyone with new Jay Slater info MUST tell all, ex-murder squad cop says after teen’s mum slams silent TV investigator
ANYONE who has any new information on Jay Slater’s death must reveal everything they know right away, says ex-murder squad cop.
Peter Bleksley told The Sun that any details around Jay’s disappearance could be vital for cops amid frustration from the teen’s mum over a lack of clarity from investigators.
Jay Slater’s mum Debbie Duncan holding up a picture of her son[/caption]
Jay, 19, was found dead after he vanished for weeks while on holiday in Tenerife[/caption]
Debbie by Jay’s Grave back in the UK[/caption]
Mark Williams-Thomas has been slammed by Debbie this week for not being open with the family or cops around Jay’s death[/caption]
But the former cop is yet to provide any evidence or explanation behind his theories.
Heartbroken Debbie says the lack of solid proof from the Williams-Thomas has reignited “the trolls” online that are still attacking her and Jay.
Debbie begged the ex-Madeline McCann cop to either reveal everything he knows or “just stay out of it” for good to stop the vile abuse.
Ex-Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley says Debbie’s anger is completely justified.
He told The Sun: “Any person who has information that is relevant around Jay Slater‘s disappearance must do the right thing.
“That means one of two things – number one to impart that information to the authorities and the police in Tenerife.
“And number two to keep Jay’s family aware of what they know and tell them all of that in full.”
Peter also spoke on Debbie’s recent claims about Williams-Thomas withholding information.
Debbie told MailOnline Williams-Thomas’ latest move felt like a “PR stunt”.
The grief-stricken mum says old wounds have only been opened up through the TV sleuths recent comments inciting hateful trolls.
Debbie has constantly blasted perpetrators for the abuse they have given everyone involved in Jay’s case since he first vanished.
The search for the Lancashire teen was hampered by amateur sleuths and conspiracy theorists who kept on spreading wild claims.
For months they have hounded the Slater family and friends while constantly making up lies about Jay and why he may have gone missing.
It is not for people to sit on information, to tease, that they have information and not give it all clearly and precisely to the family
Peter Bleksleyformer Scotland Yard detective
Peter feels that anyone who isn’t being open and honest with any details they may have is only causing the abuse to worsen.
He says that withholding crucial facts is reckless and reprehensible.
The retired undercover fugitive hunter added: “It is not for people to sit on information, to tease, that they have information and not give it all clearly and precisely to the family.”
“In my opinion, that could merely extend the torture, the pain, and the hurt that they are obviously still going through.”
Debbie has already spoken on the mental pain the trolls have caused her this week.
She said: “Losing Jay was hard enough but then having to read what some people are writing is torture.
“I’m not good really and I would be lying if I said I was alright, the last few hours have just been awful.”
Debbie with Jay’s older brother Zak reading out a vile letter sent to the family by a troll[/caption]
Dad Warren and brother Zak spent weeks out into the mountains to search for Jay[/caption]
But many questions still remain unanswered for his family.
There has been no explanation about why he left the Airbnb so suddenly on June 17 or why he thought he could make the journey back to his apartment on foot rather than by bus.
The search after Jay was reported missing by best pal Lucy Law made headlines worldwide with sleuths trying to piece the teen’s last moments.
Police spent almost two weeks combing the vast area he may have walked through with drones, helicopters and sniffer dogs before turning to a private search.
Jay’s desperate dad Warren, 58, and brother Zak, 24, also kept up the hunt – retracing Jay’s steps almost every day in the blistering heat.
Dramatic images showed the moment a helicopter crewman was winched into the chasm with his arms aloft in the delicate recovery operation.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Debbie said: “Jay was just a lovely boy with a massive personality.
“Everybody just loved Jay being in his company – family, friends and work.
“He was loving and popular, always full of fun and smiling – and the main guy in the group.”
Timeline of the tragic case
JAY'S body was finally found after weeks of agony for the teen's friends and family with many questions still left unanswered - here is how the events unfolded...
Sunday, June 16: Jay and his friends party at the last day of NRG music festival being held at Papagayo night club in Playa de la Americas, Tenerife.
June 17 3-6am: Jay leaves with Ayub Qassim and another man for a £40-a-night Airbnb 23 miles away in the village of Masca.
7.30am: Jay shares a photo on Snapchat standing at doorway of the Airbnb.
8.50am: He calls pal Lucy Mae Law and says he is “lost in the middle of nowhere” with no water, a cut to his leg and one per cent on his phone.
Tuesday, June 18: Pals search area but no sign of Jay. Local cops and mountain rescue teams start official search. Jay’s mother Debbie Duncan flies to Tenerife.
June 19-20: Spanish police deploy drones, dogs and a helicopter, but find no trace. Search moves to Los Cristianos amid possible sighting, but it is ruled out and they return to Rural de Teno, near Masca.
June 21: Lancashire Police offer support but it is declined.
June 22: Mum Debbie issues emotional appeal to Jay saying “We just need you home.”
June 24: Claims of Jay sighting in Santiago del Teide — near to where he disappeared — and family believe a grainy CCTV image could be of him.
June 25: Debbie issues plea for her son to come home as more friends fly out and TV investigator Mark Williams- Thomas joins search.
June 29: Cops rule Mr Qassim, and other man at Airbnb, out of investigation.
June 30: Spanish cops officially suspend hunt but say probe “remains open”. His family continue to search.
July 15: A body is found by helicopter search team close to where his phone last pinged. His possessions are discovered next to human remains. Spanish cops say it points to an “accidental fall”.
August 5: Tenerife authorities confirm the body found in mountainous area of island is Jay’s.
August 10: Jay’s funeral is held at Accrington Crematorium, Lancs, with hundreds of mourners gathering to remember the “one of a kind” teen.
The Airbnb where Jay stayed the night before he vanished[/caption]
Jay with Debbie[/caption]