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The LeadAnthropic announced the launch of Claude Design, an experimental product that lets users create visuals—prototypes, slides, one‑pagers and more—simply by describing what they need. Targeted at founders and product managers lacking a design background, the service aims to turn ideas into polished visuals in minutes.Claude Design: Text‑to‑Visual Prototyping for Non‑DesignersThe workflow is straightforward: users type a prompt, Claude generates an initial design, and users can refine it with direct edits or follow‑up requests. Example prompts include “prototype a serene mobile meditation app with calming typography, nature‑inspired colors, and a clean layout.”Generate full‑page mockups, slide decks, and one‑page summaries.Iterative refinement via natural‑language instructions.Export options: PDF, URL, PPTX, or direct hand‑off to Canva for further editing.Powering the Service: Claude Opus 4.7 and Research PreviewThe engine behind the product is Claude Opus 4.7, offered in a research‑preview mode for Claude Pro, Claude Max, Claude Team and Claude Enterprise subscribers. This version leverages the latest multimodal capabilities to interpret visual design intent from textual descriptions.Positioning Against Canva and the Broader AI Design LandscapeWhile Canva recently expanded its own AI features, Anthropic frames Claude Design as a complement rather than a competitor. By focusing on rapid idea‑to‑visual conversion for users who start from a concept rather than a design tool, Claude Design fills a niche in the AI‑augmented design market.Enterprise‑Ready Features and Integration PathwaysClaude Design can ingest a company’s existing design system—reading codebases and design files—to ensure visual consistency across projects. Teams can maintain multiple design systems, refine components, and export assets directly to Canva where they become fully editable and collaborative.Design‑system alignment for brand consistency.Seamless export to Canva for collaborative editing.Support for PDF, URL, and PPTX formats.Future Outlook: Anthropic’s AI‑Workplace AmbitionsThe launch underscores Anthropic’s broader push into enterprise and prosumer AI tools, following earlier releases like Claude Cowork and its agentic plug‑ins. With venture interest valuing the company at $800 billion or more, Anthropic appears poised to challenge rivals such as OpenAI in the AI‑driven productivity space.

Turkey is in mourning after a deadly school shooting in the southern province of Kahramanmaras left nine people dead, including eight students and a teacher. The attacker, identified as 14-year-old Isa Aras Mersinli, opened fire on two classrooms at the Ayser Calik School on Wednesday before being found dead.Funerals were held on Thursday for the victims, including maths teacher Ayla Kara, 55. A 10th victim died while being treated in hospital on Thursday, and six of those wounded in the attack were in critical condition.The interior minister, Mustafa Ciftci, said the attacker is believed to have used guns that belonged to his father, a former police officer. The attack was the country's second school shooting in two days, following an attack on Tuesday at a high school in Sanliurfa province that wounded 16 people.At a funeral for four of the victims held near Kahramanmaras city's main mosque on Thursday, one father sat motionless beside the coffin of his daughter, 10-year-old Zeynep. "Our grief is endless. These children were like our own. They were all innocent," said Vezir Yucel, father of a student named Yusuf, who lost his close friend, 10-year-old Bayram, in the shooting.The interior and education ministries held a joint school security meeting in the capital, Ankara, on Thursday, which was attended by both ministers and all 81 of Turkey's provincial governors, as well as police chiefs and provincial education directors. Dozens of students were arrested on Thursday over alleged social media posts implying they might stage similar attacks.Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced that 67 social media users were detained over posts targeting 54 different schools. The incident has raised concerns about school safety and the rise of gun violence in Turkey.

San Francisco‑originated Philz Coffee announced on Friday that it will keep Pride flags displayed in all of its locations, overturning a policy introduced just days earlier that called for their removal.Chief executive Mahesh Sadarangani said in a statement, "I made a mistake and I am sincerely sorry," adding that the Pride flag represents "a symbol of safety and belonging for people who don’t always find that in the world," and that he does not wish to deprive any customer of that feeling.When the policy was first unveiled, Sadarangani framed it as a move toward uniformity, indicating that other non‑U.S. flags would also be taken down to maintain consistency across stores.The decision triggered an immediate and vocal backlash from both employees and customers. An online petition opposing the ban quickly amassed more than 7,300 signatures, reflecting the chain’s long‑standing reputation as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.State Senator Scott Wiener, whose district includes San Francisco, condemned the policy on social media and suggested it was linked to Philz’s recent acquisition by private‑equity firm Freeman Spogli, raising concerns about corporate influence on inclusive practices.Sadarangani credited San Francisco Pride leaders Suzanne Ford and Jupiter Peraza for prompting the reversal, noting their outreach helped the company understand the broader impact of the decision."What gave me reason to engage with Mahesh was something I don’t always see from a CEO in this situation: genuine humility," Ford said. "He reached out, listened, and understood that this wasn’t about optics—it was about whether queer people and the employees who support them feel safe and seen. That matters."Founded in 2003, Philz Coffee has grown from a single San Francisco shop to a network of over 80 locations across California and Chicago, positioning itself as a community‑focused brand.The controversy occurs against a backdrop of nationwide debates over Pride symbols. Republican‑led states have recently removed rainbow flags from public spaces, and the Trump administration previously took down a rainbow flag at New York City’s Stonewall monument before agreeing to a settlement that restored it.Across the country, rainbow crosswalks have been targeted for removal, prompting cities like Miami Beach to install alternative displays—such as rainbow‑colored benches and plaques—to demonstrate solidarity with LGBTQ+ residents.

Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United (1995‑96) – With a 12‑point cushion, Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle seemed destined for the crown, but Alex Ferguson’s United halted their march at St James’ Park. Peter Schmeichel’s saves kept the Magpies at bay, and Eric Cantona’s late volley secured the win, narrowing the gap to a single point and setting the stage for United’s eventual triumph.Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (1997‑98) – Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal turned the tables at Old Trafford when Marc Overmars scored the first Arsenal goal at the venue in the Premier League era. The victory sparked a ten‑game winning streak that propelled Arsenal from sixth place to clinch the title by a solitary point, underscoring the match’s seismic impact.Manchester United 1-2 Chelsea (2009‑10) – In Carlo Ancelotti’s debut season, Chelsea needed a win to stay in the title hunt. A brilliant Joe Cole back‑heel opened the scoring, but a late switch to Didier Drogba produced a second goal that put Chelsea ahead. United’s missed chances, including a late miss by Dimitar Berbatov, meant Chelsea finished the season champions by just one point.Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United (2011‑12) – After an early‑season 6‑1 defeat, City found themselves eight points adrift. Vincent Kompany’s decisive header against United in April gave City the momentum they needed, though the title would ultimately be decided on the final day when City’s dramatic comeback against QPR secured the trophy.Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool (2018‑19) – A January showdown that proved pivotal: Liverpool entered unbeaten and seven points ahead. A narrow save by John Stones kept City in the game, Sergio Agüero opened the scoring, and Leroy Sané’s late strike clinched a 2‑1 win. City went on to win the league by a point; a draw for Liverpool would have handed them an unbeaten championship.

The 2026 Bafta games awards, held in London, recognized several standout games in the industry. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, with 12 nominations, was a favorite to win big, and it did, taking home awards for Best Game and Debut Game, as well as Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English.Another major winner was Dispatch, a superhero comedy that won Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ghost of Yōtei, a historical samurai slasher, also had a strong showing, winning Music and Technical Achievement.Other notable winners included Atomfall for British Game, No Man’s Sky for Evolving Game, and Blue Prince for Game Design. The Bafta Fellowship was presented to Ilkka Paananen, chief executive and co-founder of Supercell.

Dyson Daniels, the Australian guard for the Atlanta Hawks, is poised to make a significant impact in the NBA playoffs. Daniels has emerged as a key player for the Hawks, who are considered a dark horse in the Eastern Conference bracket.Daniels had a taste of the playoffs two years ago with New Orleans, but enters the 2026 post-season as a key protagonist in one of the first round's marquee match-ups against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.“It's going to be fun, it's going be a lot, the Garden's going to be popping,” he says. “But these kinds of opportunities you live for and you dream for, and the only way to prepare for it, really, is to just trust your work, trust yourself.”The Hawks have played into form since trading All-Star guard Trae Young in January, led by forward Jalen Johnson and off-season acquisition Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Yet perhaps no player on the roster has the potential to turn a playoff series like Daniels, after his prominence in the team's 28-win, 15-loss run to close the season.Daniels may not have the touch of the league's finesse shooters, but he has found a way to contribute on offence to complement his defensive strengths. Measuring the Australian's contribution by his impact on the scoreboard when he is on the floor compared to when he is off it, he – alongside veteran guard CJ McCollum – is the Hawks' most important player, according to advanced stats site Cleaning the Glass.The New York Post recognised Daniels' influence this week when covering the challenge he will pose for the Knicks' floor general and leading scorer, Jalen Brunson, describing him as a “defensive stopper”. No player has guarded Brunson more in the past two seasons than Daniels.

Pet owners are facing MRI bills that dwarf those for comparable human scans. A recent quote of £1,500 for a dog’s MRI contrasts with a typical private‑hospital price of £700 for a person, highlighting a stark disparity. Industry data from NimbleFins shows the average cost of a dog MRI in 2025 was £3,789, with cats at £3,161 and rabbits around £2,500. By comparison, WeCovr estimates a full‑body human MRI at £1,500‑£2,500. Even the lower end of these ranges exceeds many veterinary quotes, confirming that animal scans are a more expensive business. VAT adds a further 20% surcharge on veterinary services, a tax not applied to most private hospital care. On a £1,500 bill, roughly £250 goes to HMRC, inflating the final amount. According to Rob Williams, president of the British Veterinary Association, the cost structure is fundamentally different. Animals must be anaesthetised for MRI, CT or X‑ray procedures, which requires a dedicated anaesthetic monitor and a technician to operate the scanner. Williams estimates that anaesthesia accounts for 25‑40% of the total price. The same high‑end scanners used in human hospitals are installed in veterinary practices, but utilisation rates are far lower. A typical vet may perform only one or two scans per day, whereas a hospital runs the machine continuously, spreading installation, servicing and energy costs over many more cases. This lack of economies of scale forces vets to charge more per scan. Additional overhead comes from the need to outsource image interpretation. While hospital radiographers read scans in‑house, vets often send images to external specialists, creating another cost layer absent in human care. The price issue has attracted regulatory scrutiny. A two‑and‑a‑half‑year CMA investigation found that vet service fees rose 63% between 2016 and 2023, outpacing general inflation. The report highlighted reduced competition due to chain consolidation and opaque pricing. In response, the CMA now requires practices to publish prices and provide written estimates for any treatment exceeding £500 (including VAT). This aims to give owners the chance to compare offers before committing to expensive procedures such as MRIs. Price‑comparison platform Vet Fair founder Richard Wilkinson reports price variations of 100‑150% between neighbouring practices for the same service. His data also show that ultrasounds from large chains cost 57% more than those from independent clinics. While the CMA reforms may not immediately lower fees, they promise greater transparency, enabling pet owners to make informed decisions and avoid overpaying for high‑tech diagnostics.

The most iconic sequence in wildlife filmmaking history has been revisited in a new documentary, 'A Gorilla Story: Told By David Attenborough'. The film, directed by Oscar-winning James Reed and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, follows up on Attenborough's 1970s encounter with a family of gorillas in Rwanda. During the filming of 'Life on Earth,' Attenborough had a playful and profound encounter with the gorillas, which he described as having 'more meaning and mutual understanding in exchanging a glance with a gorilla than with any other animal I know.' The documentary reveals that while conservation efforts have led to a significant recovery of Rwanda's gorilla population, the specific family Attenborough met has undergone significant changes. The dominant silverback, Gicurasi, is aging, and a new challenger, Ubwuzu, is asserting his dominance, leading to power struggles and violence within the family. The film beautifully captures the personalities and social dynamics of the gorillas, but its short runtime of just over an hour leaves some storylines underdeveloped. Despite this, the documentary shines when Attenborough reflects on his past experiences and the gorillas he has come to know. As Attenborough approaches his 100th birthday, his appearance in the documentary adds an emotional and elegiac tone. His reflections on Pablo, a gorilla who protected his family to the end, are particularly poignant, showcasing Attenborough's ability to articulate moments with 'exactly the right weight.' 'A Gorilla Story: Told By David Attenborough' is now available on Netflix, offering a unique blend of natural history and personal reflection.

OnlyFans, the UK-based adult video platform, has reached a valuation of over $3 billion as it engages in advanced talks to sell a minority stake to US investment firm Architect Capital. The London-based company is looking to offload less than 20% of its shares, with sources confirming the talks to the Guardian.The deal comes at a significant time for OnlyFans, following the death of its founder, Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American billionaire who passed away from cancer last month at the age of 43. Radvinsky's death has prompted the company to seek a minority stake sale as a means to guarantee stability for the business.OnlyFans has reportedly chosen Architect Capital for its expertise in the financial services sector. This aligns with the UK company's plans to offer banking products to its creators, who have historically struggled to access such services due to the nature of their work.The platform, synonymous with adult content, operates with a strict 18+ age limit and has 4.6 million creator accounts registered. These creators split their subscription proceeds 80:20 with the platform. OnlyFans also boasts 377 million fan accounts, allowing users to purchase videos and send messages to their favorite performers.In terms of financial performance, OnlyFans posted $1.4 billion in revenues for the year ending November 30, 2024, with a pre-tax profit of $684 million, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. The platform also reported $7.2 billion in payments to creators, a nearly 10% increase.Radvinsky himself received $701 million in dividends from OnlyFans in 2024, adding to the over $1 billion he had previously received. The company had previously explored sale talks with various investors, including a potential 60% stake sale to Architect Capital and a consortium led by Forest Road Company.If the minority sale proceeds, control of OnlyFans will remain with the family trust holding Radvinsky's shares. OnlyFans has declined to comment, while Architect Capital has been contacted for a statement.