Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire is set to star in and co-produce the upcoming film The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion, an adaptation of the 2013 novel of the same name by Fannie Flagg, Deadlinereports.
The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion follows an Alabama family whose legacy and bonds are tested when one of its members, Sookie Poole, begins receiving letters that suggest she was adopted.
The film comes from the independent, faith-based film studio Wonder Project, launched by Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin. Oscar winner Callie Khouri, known for helming projects including the movie Thelma & Louise and the television series Nashville, will direct and co-produce the film from a script produced by playwright/screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter.
Producing alongside McEntire will be Jeremy Latcham for Wonder Project, in addition to Khouri. Ben Howard will exec produce for Third Coast Content, with VP of Film Michael Musgrave overseeing the film for Wonder Project. Flagg is known for books including 1987’s Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and for co-writing its 1991 film adaptation.
McEntire said in a statement, “I’ve always been a fan of Fannie Flagg and her writing, and it’s been an honor to call her my friend for the past decade. I cannot wait to work with this incredible team to bring another one of her special stories to life on the big screen.”
In addition to her accomplishments as a multi-award-winning country music singer and performer, McEntire’s multi-faceted career arc has included work as an actress, author, Broadway performer, awards show host, businesswoman and coach on The Voice. Most recently, McEntire’s film and television roles have included Happy’s Place and The Hammer.
An incredible 35% of Brits call themselves yo-yo dieters, constantly gaining and losing weight. But experts believe there’s more than just a lack of willpower at work – and that it could be a shortfall of fibre in our diets that is leading to failure.
“Fibre is a type of carbohydrate, but unlike other carbs we consume, it isn’t broken down into glucose during digestion and isn’t absorbed by the body,” explains dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton. “That means we only take in a fraction of its calories.
“Compared with fat, fibre has less than a quarter of the calories weight for weight, but its biggest benefit when it comes to losing weight is that fibre has a beneficial impact on our gut bacteria which stimulate the hormones that make us feel fuller after eating.
“This means that when we eat enough fibre in our diet we see double benefits when it comes to weight loss – we take in fewer calories and we curb our hunger.”
Unfortunately, the evidence suggests that Brits aren’t great when it comes to consuming the recommended amount of roughage each day. “We’re supposed to eat 30 grams of fibre a day, yet only one in 10 UK adults actually manage to consume that quantity,” says GP Dr Binita Kalaria.
According to a new report, Going against the grain: Health Consequences of the Great British Fibre Gap, most of us are oblivious to this simple health hack when it comes to sticking to a weight loss plan. The survey, commissioned by General Mills who make products like Fibre One snack bars, only three in 10 adults understand that fibre helps weight loss, with the majority of those questions unclear about the fibre-weight connection.
“This means people don’t prioritise high fibre foods because they don’t know about the benefits or can’t recognise the best fibre sources when they’re in the supermarket,” adds Dr Kalaria. “But, with a bit of planning, it’s simple to plug the fibre gap.”
Put the F into breakfast: Ditch the croissants, cornflakes and white toast for high fibre Bircher muesli. Dr Ruxton says: “Breakfast is a great opportunity to start the day with some fibre. This will help curb the munchies later in the morning.
“To make Bircher muesli, simply soak oats, raisins and seeds in apple juice overnight then add a spoon of natural yoghurt before eating.”
Go nuts: Swap a handful of walnuts for your usual biscuit snack to sneak in extra fibre. Or try oatcake with a smear of almond butter. Dr Kalaria says: “Despite being relatively high in calories, studies show that eating nuts regularly supports weight loss.
Full of beans: Save money and boost your fibre intake by adding a tin of chickpeas or butter beans to soups and stews. “Whether it’s a curry, chilli con carne or a warming winter stew, adding a tin of beans to your recipe not only makes the meat go further, saving you money, but your gut bacteria will thank you for the extra fibre,” says Dr Ruxton.
Invisible allies: Not all fibre is visible. Some products, like snack bars, cereals and yoghurts, contain ingredients like inulin and oligofructose. These natural sweeteners are also types of soluble fibres. “Inulin, which is made from chicory root, brings benefits for our guts as it is a prebiotic that feeds the microbiome, but isn’t digested. It can be found in a wide variety of products, so check the label,” explains Dr Ruxton.
Root for the right veg: Not all vegetables are created equal… While they’re all healthy, some are far better than others for fibre content. Parsnips, swede, broccoli, peas and green beans have some of the highest fibre levels. In contrast, lettuce and salad veg are pretty low in fibre. “Most people don’t get the recommended 5-a-day of fruit and veg so miss out on their fibre,” says Dr Kalaria.
“A simple hack is to keep a supply of mixed veg such as peas and sweetcorn in the freezer which can be microwaved in minutes to add fibre to any main meal.”
Do give a fig: Dried fruit is a highly concentrated fibre source so why not munch a handful on the go, or add to desserts, baking and breakfast cereals. “Figs, apricots, sultanas and cranberries are all good options and a packet of them can be kept in the car or desk for a healthy, high fibre snack,” suggests Dr Ruxton.
Special starch: Scientists have found that some foods typically believed to be low in fibre, such as potatoes, yams and plantains, contain something called ‘resistant starch’, which acts like fibre in the body, helping to balance blood sugar levels and feeds good gut bacteria. “It’s possible to boost resistant starch in potatoes by cooking and cooling them, then use them next day in salads or an omelette,” advises Dr Ruxton.”
After months of rumors, the cast of Love Island All-Stars Season 2 is finally confirmed! In Love Island UK’s first All-Stars season, Molly Smith and Tom Clare won the 50k pound prize. This year, the cast includes some fan favorites, a few notorious villains, and a former couple who had a very messy breakup. Here’s everything you need to know about the returning Islanders of All-Stars Season 2.
Scott Thomas, Season 2
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2025’s Love Island All-Stars cast kicks off with a true OG from way back in Season 2! During his initial run, Scott Thomas was paired with Kady McDermott, who re-appeared on Season 10. Season 2 was way back in 2016, and Scott is 36 years old now, so we’ll have to see if wisdom really does come with age for our Islanders.
Marcel Sommerville, Season 3
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Season 3 is my favorite, so I’m thrilled to have two Islanders confirmed so far. And these are messy picks, for reasons we’ll get to.
Before Love Island, Marcel Sommerville was a member of the boy band Blazin’ Squad. Marcel initially acted like he wanted to keep this under wraps, but he definitely didn’t. It launched one of the best recurring gags/drinking games in Love Island history – take a shot every time Marcel finds an excuse to bring up Blazin’ Squad.
As the oldest contestant, he also took on a mentor role. I can still hear narrator Iain Stirling saying, “Paging Dr. Marcel!!!” every time another Islander had a crisis. On All-Stars Season 2, he’s once again the oldest, at 39-years-old. Marcel remained friends with quite a few of his Season 3 co-stars, including Olivia Atwood. He was also at Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt’s wedding.
Speaking of weddings, Marcel returns to the villa as a recent divorcee. He split from Rebecca Vieira, with whom he shares a son, last year. Rebecca allegedly cheated on him with rapper Slim Jxmmi. It’s not Marcel’s first cheating scandal.
Gabby Allen, Season 3
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Speaking of Marcel, his ex Gabby Allen will also return. Marcel and Gabby were a fan-favorite couple in Season 3 and landed in fourth place. After the season wrapped, they dated for nearly a year. Then, Gabby found out Marcel cheated on her while they were on holiday. It was all very messy. Years later, have old wounds healed?
Since her time on Love Island, Gabby has worked as a fitness influencer. She also appeared on Ex on the Beach.
Kaz Crossley, Season 4
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Kaz was a finalist in Season 4, winning third place with Josh Denzel. They broke up six months later. Kaz went on to date Season 3 star Theo Campbell for about a year. She later appeared on Celebrity Ex on the Beach and The Challenge UK. Kaz returns to the villa nearly two years after she made headlines for being in-prisoned in Dubai. She recently opened up about this ordeal on GK Barry’s podcast.
Curtis Pritchard, Season 5
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Up next is Curtis Pritchard, aka Maura Higgins’ ex. He previously appeared on Season 1 of Love Island Games, where he had an awkward reunion with Maura. On that season, he failed to win Justine Ndiba’s heart. Maybe the third time will be the charm?
Curtis is a very polarizing Love Island star, but he gave us some of the most iconic moments, for better or worse. He and Amy Hart were the Barbie and Ken of the villa until Casa Amor. Curtis blew it up, and all for a bombshell who chose another contestant instead. The devastated Amy gave us an all-timer by yelling, “I was coming back here to tell you that I loved you!” When she confronted him about not cuddling her in the morning, Curtis said it was more important to him to make coffee for the rest of the villa. Maura then shocked everyone by declaring feelings for Curtis out of nowhere. They came in fourth place, but Curtis allegedly cheated on her in the outside world.
Elma Pazar, Season 5
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Elma was right by Maura’s side when they made their iconic bombshell entrance. Elma instantly caught the eye of Anton Danyluk, who competed in All-Stars Season 1. She also competed with Maura for Tom Walker, before getting eliminated after two weeks. In addition to LI UK, Elma also appeared on TOWIE.
India Reynolds, Season 5
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Gorgeous model India Reynolds was one of Season 5’s final bombshells. She came in third place when coupled with Ovie Soko. Ovie is definitely a dream All-Stars cast member for many fans, so we’ll see if he shows up this year. It’s probably a long shot, however.
India was (unwittingly) responsible for one of the most dramatic Love Island blowups ever. Two days (“TWO DAYS!!”) after asking Anna Valki to be his girlfriend, Jordan Hames pulled India for a chat. Never mind that India was happy with Ovie. Curtis encouraged Jordan, much to Maura’s chagrin. Maura told Anna, and the villa absolutely erupted. Maybe India will inspire some similarly chaotic moments on All-Stars?
Nas Majeed, Season 6
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On the show’s first winter season, Nas was the sweetheart short king who, inexplicably, none of the girls would go for. That was until Demi. But the two were only coupled for a few days before the infamous Casa Amor challenge. Nas shocked Demi, and the viewers, by recoupling with Eva. But they proved naysayers wrong and stayed together for four years. Now single again, Nas is returning to South Africa, and hopefully won’t have to wait as long to find some matches.
Luca Bish, Season 8
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Introducing himself as “My name is Luca Bish and I sell fish,” the fishmonger was one of Season 8’s more notorious villains. Particularly cruel was his taunting of the show’s first deaf contestant, Tasha Ghouri. It got so bad that thousands of Ofcom complaints were filed about his behavior, and he had to apologize to Tasha on the show. His own parents confronted Luca about this on Parents’ Day. These days, Tasha and Luca appear to be on decent terms, but it left a bad taste in viewers’ mouths.
Additionally, Luca was accused of acting possessive of then-girlfriend Gemma Owen. The couple had plenty of fans and were runners-up, but some posted memes comparing him to Joe from the show You. They split two months after the finale. Gemma was rumored to be on All-Stars Season 2, so we may have another ex-reunion on our hands.
Olivia Hawkins, Season 9
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Speaking of Love Island villains, Olivia “Liv” Hawkins took that role in Season 9. A friend of mine even compared the actress’ cadence to Severus Snape from Harry Potter. Michelle Keegan’s former stand-in really got under viewers’ skin when she tried to come for Kai Fagan because he recoupled with Sanam Harrinanan in Casa Amor. Despite recoupling herself! Kai and Sanam won, and are now engaged. Will Olivia find lasting love herself this time?
Catherine Agbaje, Season 10
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Catherine started out strong on Season 10, but viewers turned on her after she recoupled in Casa Amor. While some fans hoped the Irish beauty would reunite with Scott Vandersloot in the outside world, he went on to appear on Love Island USAand Love Island Games back-to-back. Now, Catherine is following in her former paramour’s footsteps by returning to another villa.
Ronnie Vint, Season 11
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If you skipped last summer’s LI UK, you’re not alone. Lots of viewers grew frustrated as it became the Joey Essex show. Plus, LI USA had its greatest season yet, so viewers on both sides of the pond changed the channel.
Those who stuck with the UK watched as every girl went gaga for Ronnie Vint. It was mostly surprising because he’s far from the usual type that girls fight over every season. But Islanders cried over him from day 2, he made out with breakout Uma before the show and kept up a never-ending love triangle with two women no matter how much he mugged them off. Sadly, he was eliminated before we could see what kind of havoc he’d cause in Casa Amor.
Who else may appear on All-Stars Season 2?
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Love Island mixes things up by periodically adding bombshells. So, if your favorite isn’t on this list, that doesn’t mean they won’t appear. A popular rumor is that Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu will be the first bombshell of All-Stars Season 2. That would be huge, especially because Ekin is widely held as the greatest bombshell ever, next to Maura and Ovie. Others rumored to appear include Gemma Owen, Paige Thorne, and Sammy Root.
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Ghosts‘ Season 4 return is nearing as the midseason premiere is slated for Thursday, January 30. And while fans may have to wait a few weeks, CBS is giving them something to look forward to as the network unveils a first look at the episode, “The Not-So-Silent-Partner.”
As viewers know by now, Revolutionary War spirit Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) has become an investor in living Woodstone proprietors Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay’s (Utkarsh Ambudkar) business ventures as he’s a ghost and can’t make full use of his wealth, but things are about to get dicey for the trio. The logline for the episode teases that Sam and Jay are forced to cover when Mark (Tristan D. Lalla) demands to meet the silent investor in Jay’s restaurant who has been holding up the construction.
Who will pose as the investor? It seems that one guest star is making a comeback in one of the newly released photos. See them below, and let us know what you hope to see when Ghosts Season 4 returns on CBS.
Ghosts, Midseason Return, Thursday, January 30, 8:30/7:30c, CBS
AI startups captured a record-high portion of the funding pie last year.
According to PitchBook data released on Tuesday and obtained by Bloomberg, venture capitalists poured $209 billion total into U.S. startups in 2024 — and nearly half of that funding, or a record $97 billion, went towards startups focusing on AI.
The amount raised by this one category of startups is more than the entire amount of startup funding raised by early-stage companies in Europe and Asia. Europe saw funding for all startups reach $61.6 billion in 2024 while funding in Asia hit $75.9 billion.
Additional data shows how funding for AI startups has swelled over time. Business database platform Crunchbase released data on Tuesday showing that while global venture funding increased modestly overall from $304 billion in 2023 to $314 billion in 2024, funding specifically for AI companies grew more than 80% in that same time from $55.6 billion to over $100 billion.
Nearly a third of all global venture funding last year went to AI startups, per Crunchbase. The data showed that only one-third of AI funding went to companies like OpenAI that are creating foundational AI models.
The rest of the AI startups that were funded, the majority, focused on how AI applied to sectors like healthcare, security, and robotics.
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Mark Zuckerberg may be a digital pioneer, but on Tuesday he flashed a taste for analog bling.
The Meta CEO appeared to wear a rare Swiss watch which sells for nearly $1 million as he announced the decision to scrap third-party fact-checking by his popular Facebook and Instagram apps.
On Tuesday, as he argued that content moderation on Facebook and Instagram has “gone too far,” Zuckerberg sported an oversized black t-shirt, a gold chain and a luxury Greubel Forsey “Hand Made 1” watch on his left wrist, worth approximately $900,000, according to a Bloomberg report.
Mark Zuckerberg appeared to wear a rare Greubel Forsey watch in Tuesday’s video. zuck/Instagram
The Swiss watchmaker only produces two or three “Hand Made” models a year – making them extremely rare and expensive. The handmade mechanical watch retails for $895,500 before taxes.
Meta and Greubel Forsey did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Zuckerberg – the world’s third richest person with a net worth of $214.7 billion, according to Forbes – has shown interest in watch-collecting over the past year, wearing models from brands like Patek Philippe and FP Journe.
Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 watch.
But the Greubel Forsey indicates the Meta chairman has taken a deep dive into collecting, since the company only produces a few hundred wristwatches each year.
The “Hand Made 1” that Zuckerberg is seen wearing in Tuesday’s video is composed of parts almost entirely made by Greubel Forsey – a painstaking, by-hand process that takes hundreds of hours.
The Greubel Forsey watch retails for $895,500 before taxes. zuck/Instagram
“It’s a pleasure to see someone who has played such a pivotal role in shaping the modern digital landscape and lifestyle show true appreciation for the most traditional approach to fine watchmaking today,” Greubel Forsey CEO Michel Nydegger told Bloomberg.
Nydegger took the helm at Greubel Forsey last year after the watch company decided to roll back plans to increase production and lower the average prices of its watch down from about half-a-million dollars each.
Online retailers sell pre-owned Greubel Forsey watches for approximately $150,000 to $300,000.
This week marked 25 years of Vladimir Putin’s rule, a milestone the Russian dictator celebrated in a televised address.
Boasting of past achievements, he assured Russians, “We can be rightfully proud of what has already been done,” and confidently added, “We are sure that everything will be all right.”
Reality reveals a darker forecast: Putin is now weaker than at any point in his tenure.
Over the next year, the incoming Trump administration should capitalize on this vulnerability to its fullest extent.
Putin’s rule is ultimately based on a devil’s bargain with the Russian people.
In exchange for their freedom, he vowed to end the upheaval and lawlessness that plagued Russia following the Soviet Union’s collapse.
After Russians accepted his terms and voted him into office in 2000, Putin steadily altered the deal with them.
Today’s Russia is a far cry from the stable and prosperous nation that he once promised to create. Instead, it is an isolated country embroiled in war and plagued by systemic decay.
Economists highlight how the country’s dependence on oil — a classic “resource curse” — and its wartime economy have locked it into a trajectory of prolonged stagnation.
These structural trends show no signs of change over the coming year.
Putin has squandered his country’s resources on an imperial façade of high-tech power and affluence, funding hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable submarines and a $2 billion St. Petersburg skyscraper for Gazprom, the Kremlin’s natural gas monopoly.
Yet the average monthly wage in Russia remains a mere $787, with citizens spending an alarming 30% of their income on food.(By comparison, Americans spend around 11%.)
Russia’s international alliances fare no better.
Rather than building a coalition of strong allies, Russia has gathered a motley crew of weak dependents like Belarus, African kleptocracies and rogue “frenemies” such as Iran. These partnerships are precarious at best.
The recent collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad dealt a significant blow to the power projection capabilities of both Russia and Iran.
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Assad now joins a growing list of deposed leaders from Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Armenia — all of whom have sought refuge in Russia after Moscow’s backing failed to sustain their rule.
This leaves China.
Instead of fostering a relationship of equals with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin has been forced to rely on Chinese cash flow and industrial support to sustain his military and imperial ambitions.
Initially, Moscow celebrated Beijing’s 2022 pledge of a “no limits” partnership. However, as Putin’s war in Ukraine became a stalemate, China began to distance itself from this commitment.
In 2023, China’s former ambassador to the European Union dismissed the “no limits” promise as “nothing but rhetoric.” More humiliating for Putin, Beijing omitted the phrase from a statement on Sino-Russian relations during his latest visit to China.
These conditions create an unprecedented opportunity for the incoming Trump administration.
Over the next year, the Trump White House must deny Putin the ability to spread instability across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The fastest way to do so: Tighten the screws of Western sanctions first, and ease off later.
Washington’s immediate target should be Putin’s energy revenue — the lifeblood of his imperial pretensions.
Although initially proposed by the EU as a tool to slash Moscow’s earnings, the cap became a major loophole to Russian sanctions — and the Biden White House signed on to the scheme.
Letting Russia sell oil freely at prices under $65 per barrel now allows the Kremlin to rake in vast revenues without facing meaningful penalties.
That money funds Russia’s ability to spread chaos around the world.
The Trump White House should drastically tighten this exemption — perhaps lowering the sanctions bar to as low as $35 per barrel.
Since Putin cannot long survive without this cash flow, such a move would vastly increase Trump 2.0’s negotiating leverage over Moscow.
Eventually, the Kremlin will seek relief from Western sanctions to stabilize its crumbling economy, likely offering empty promises of good behavior.
Washington must remain cautious, ensuring that no concessions are granted without first seeing concrete action from Russia.
Ultimately, the United States cannot be expected to save Russia from Putin’s legacy of squandered national potential and self-inflicted decline.
We can, however, hold a firm line against Putin while assisting our allies in resisting him over the coming year.
Peter Doran is an adjunct senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Throughout history, countless objects of immense value have vanished, leaving behind tantalizing mysteries and fueling the imaginations of treasure hunters and dreamers alike. These lost treasures, shrouded in the mists of time, hold a captivating allure – their exorbitant worth intertwined with fascinating stories of exploration, conquest, and often, misfortune.
Lost Treasures: The Most Expensive Unrecovered Objects and Their Enduring Allure
Today, we delve into the captivating world of these missing valuables, exploring some of the most expensive unrecovered objects and the intriguing stories woven around them.
1. The Amber Room: Crafted in Prussia between 1701 and 1717, the Amber Room was a magnificent chamber adorned with six tons of amber panels, intricate carvings, and gilded ornaments. Gifted to Tsar Peter the Great, it became a cherished possession of the Russian Tsars. However, during World War II, the Nazis dismantled and stole the Amber Room. Despite extensive searches, its whereabouts remain unknown, with estimates valuing it at over $142 million today.
2. The Ark of the Covenant: For millennia, the Ark of the Covenant, a golden chest said to house the Ten Commandments, has captivated religious scholars and treasure hunters alike. Believed to have resided in the First Temple in Jerusalem, its disappearance after the temple’s destruction in 586 BC sparked centuries of speculation. Theories propose locations ranging from Ethiopia to Mount Nebo in Jordan, but its true resting place remains a thrilling enigma.
3. The Lost City of El Dorado: This legendary South American city, rumored to be paved with gold and overflowing with riches, fueled countless expeditions since the 16th century. While no definitive evidence of its existence has been found, the myth of El Dorado continues to inspire, symbolizing the allure of undiscovered riches and the intoxicating power of speculation.
4. The Hollandia Diamond: Found in South Africa in 1905, this enormous 316-carat diamond, nicknamed “The Star of Africa,” became part of the British Crown Jewels. However, during World War II, it was allegedly smuggled out of England and later cut into smaller stones, making its current whereabouts and true value impossible to determine. Its estimated worth sits at $60 million, but its historical significance far outweighs the monetary value.
5. The Yamashita Treasure: During World War II, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, commander of the Japanese Fourteenth Army, is said to have amassed a vast fortune in looted gold, valuables, and artwork. Allegedly hidden somewhere in the Philippines, numerous expeditions have searched for this treasure, estimated at over $65 billion. While some artifacts have been recovered, the bulk of the treasure remains elusive, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories.
Beyond the Price Tag:
The allure of these lost treasures goes beyond their staggering monetary value. They represent history’s untold stories, whispers of power struggles, cultural significance, and the enduring human fascination with the unknown. The search for these lost riches continues to drive explorers, archaeologists, and even fortune hunters, each hoping to unravel the mysteries and potentially rewrite history.
The Enduring Quest:
The quest for these lost treasures, even if unsuccessful, adds to their mystique. They serve as tangible reminders of the fleeting nature of power, the fragility of history, and the enduring human desire for discovery. Whether recovered or forever lost, these captivating objects will continue to spark imaginations and inspire exploration for generations to come.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in a post on X, says the AI company is currently losing money on its ChatGPT Pro subscription. “People are using it much more than we expected,” he wrote.
The company introduced its ChatGPT Pro subscription in December. The subscription costs $200 a month and gives users access to an upgraded version of the o1 reasoning model, o1 pro mode, and has no user restrictions for tools such as the video generator Sora.
In another post, Altman wrote that he personally chose the price for ChatGPT Pro in the belief it would bring in money for the company. But the high costs associated with training the large language models (LLMs) generative AI tools require make profitability difficult for OpenAI to achieve.
