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In the end, the feast serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of self-love and forgiveness. Through the act of inviting her inner child to a feast, the 28-year-old woman has reclaimed her past, embraced her present, and set the stage for a future filled with promise and possibility. The journey of revenge has culminated in a celebration of resilience and renewal, as she learns to make peace with the ghosts of her past and step into the light of her own truth and power.Many columnists have considered writing about transgender bathrooms and wisely decided, “Nah.” Some topics aren’t worth the crazy. But this week, I was feeling a little zany and thought, “Oh, why not?” Republicans’ recent obsession with the who and where of restroom business took me back to my first and, as far as I know, only transgender bathroom break about 20 years ago. I was in the ladies’ room (still my preferred term) of a downtown Washington office building. She and I were both washing our hands at sinks a safe distance apart. Otherwise alone in the spacious room, we glanced toward each other, smiled, rinsed our hands, hit the hand dryer for a deafening several seconds, and left the room. Alive! How did I know she was a trans woman (male-to-female, for those just tuning in)? I didn’t, at first. I did notice that she was well over 6 feet tall, which is rare in a ladies’ room. She also had broad shoulders for a girl. And she wore a little more makeup than is common in newsrooms. Like me, she was partial to pearls. Only later did someone in the office inform me that “she” was a former “he” and was a well-known trans person who had written openly about her transition. I also learned she had served in the military before transitioning and was an admired asset for her knowledgeable coverage of military matters for Knight Ridder newspapers. I was prompted to write this column in part because of an online photo I came across that was said to show several trans men (female-to-male) who would have to use the women’s restroom in a world designed by South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace. (The photo seems to have been taken down.) The once-sensible Republican, initially taking a stand against just one trans woman who will join the House of Representatives in January, Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware, struck her own best Washington-crossing-the-Delaware pose and vowed to protect women in federal public restrooms. Of course, all members of Congress have their own private restrooms, but Mace was looking out for the powerless, voiceless women who traverse the marble halls of the Capitol and must on occasion, at least theoretically, relieve themselves in the company of a transgender person. Not on Mace’s watch. The hysteria over transgender restroom usage stems from the fear that a man claiming female identity could throw on a dress and go to a women’s restroom and assault little girls. This fear is usually dusted off around elections or when a legislative body is considering antidiscrimination laws that would protect members of the LGBTQ community. But contrary to myth, PolitiFact (in 2016) found no correlation between increases in public restroom crimes and liberal laws related to transgender restroom use. In the interest of full disclosure, I’m not sanguine about restroom protocols. I dislike unisex bathrooms for the exceedingly sane reason that I wear cute shoes. Standing in a puddle of urine in footwear intended for polite spaces can only be viewed as irrational. When I ask menfolk to remove their shoes before entering my house, I’m not worried about vegetative detritus. But I assume that trans women who have gone though the rather grueling process of transitioning must also prefer to sit. Would that all men would. So looking at the online photo of grinning guys I saw, all I could think was: Don’t you dare come into my bathroom. They’re men, you ninnies. Let them go to the men’s room. Ask yourself: What woman on the planet would prefer to use a men’s bathroom? Exceptions to the obvious answer reflect urgent need, not a hankering for urinals and puddled floors. If you want to see a herd of women run shrieking from the ladies’ loo, it will be because one of those guys in the photograph was forced to go where he isn’t welcome. And just think of the reverse. Born-male women now must go to the men’s room? What could go wrong? We just had an election, and nothing gets the Republican base frothing like The Transgender Issue. Few people in strictly heterosexual circles raise an eyebrow when someone such as Mace targets the tiny minority of people who are surely living some of the hardest lives imaginable. I liked her better when she was protecting monkeys. If we really must “go there,” why not change restrooms from male/female to stand/sit? That ought to shake things out. Or, cutting the comedy, why not try to help people understand that transgender people are not interested in raping and pillaging, but would like to use the bathroom like anybody else? People who erase their maleness usually don’t behave like men, which is a good thing, right? And females who become males, well, all I can say is, “Honey, be brave.” Parker writes for The Washington Post. Get local news delivered to your inbox!In the journey of Emily's life, marked by two kidney transplants and countless struggles, one thing remains clear: parental love transcends all obstacles and is the greatest gift one can receive. It is a love that bestows not just one, but multiple lives, shaping destinies and transforming hardships into triumphs. Emily's story is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a parent and child.
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Apple’s investment in the UK over the last five years has now surpassed £18 billion, with the technology giant’s engineering teams in the country doubling in that time, the iPhone maker has said. The US tech giant said it now supported 550,000 jobs in the UK through direct employment, its supply chain and the economy around its App Store – with app developers having earned nearly £9 billion since it launched in 2008. Apple said its engineering teams were carrying out critical work on the firm’s biggest services, including key technology within Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker’s suite of generative AI-powered tools which are expected to launch in the UK for the first time this week. Elsewhere, the firm said its growing TV empire, spearheaded by its Apple TV+ streaming service and production arm, had also helped boost its investment in the UK with Apple TV+ production in this country tripling in the last two years, the company said. Chief executive Tim Cook said: “We’ve been serving customers in the UK for more than 40 years, and we’re proud of our deep connection with communities across this country. “We’re thrilled to be growing our Apple teams here, and to keep supporting the extraordinary innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of technology in so many ways.” The Chancellor Rachel Reeves said companies such as Apple were “intrinsic” to the UK’s prosperity by boosting jobs. “This government is laser focused on creating the right conditions for growth to help put more money in people’s pockets. “That’s what underpins the Plan for Change and is what has driven £63 billion worth of inward investment in the UK through our first international investment summit. “Companies like Apple are intrinsic to the success of our nation’s prosperity – helping deliver jobs, innovative technology, and boost infrastructure.”rtificial Intelligence could be set to replace countless jobs across the globe, including ring girls as a breakthrough in means promoters could turn to generative images to replace influencers on social media. That puts the likes of , who found fame at on November 15, at risk of pursuing their modelling careers as well as threatening the likes of . And the creator of , who developed her into one of the first successful AI influencers, suspects ring girls could be one of the first frontiers to fall to the tech at esteemed venues such as the MGM Grand in Las Vegas or Madison Square Gardens in New York. "Technology is moving so fast and sports organisations, who are inherently innovative, are beginning to embrace AI Influencers," Hayes' creator told The Daily Star. "Lily has built an incredible fanbase over the past 12 months. "And boxing is a really exciting opportunity for her to break into the mainstream. Ring Girls have always been a massive part of boxing, but the interesting thing about AI Influencers becoming Ring Girls is fans can actually connect with them. "Online, 24/7, and in multiple languages in the lead up to, during, and after the event. There's some big fights touted for 2025, including at Wembley or in Riyadh so we'd love to get Lily on that card." AI tech breaks into professional sports According to data from Fanvue, Hayes can rake in up to $25,000 per month despite not actually being a real person. Advancements in AI images since 2020 have allowed the creations to resemble people accurately, with carefully customized features and assets to appeal broadly. The technology is also allowing AI to score fights too. 's contest with on December 21 featured an AI judge for the first ever time, although its verdict didn't count to the unanimous decision win for Usyk. "Fanvue is the platform AI Influencers join to build massive fanbases and monetise their content online," a spokesperson for Fanvue said, as per The Daily Star. "It can help kickstart their digital careers and quickly open up opportunities with brands and organisations who are looking to innovate with AI Influencers and connect with fans. "Appealing to Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha is the next big challenge for sporting events and marketers more broadly - and AI Influencers are essentially a new marketing channel for them to be able do that. "We've recently seen the exciting possibilities of AI Influencers in Formula 1, with Aston Martin creating an AI clone of Fernando Alonso to reach new demographics of fans - and we're predicting a lot more of this type of innovation in sport in 2025."
Moreover, China's economic diplomacy has continued to play a vital role in expanding its global influence and fostering international cooperation. The Belt and Road Initiative, for instance, has strengthened economic ties with countries along the Silk Road, promoting connectivity, trade, and mutual prosperity. China's proactive participation in global governance and multilateral institutions has further enhanced its role as a responsible and reliable partner in the international community.