With temperatures dropping, nights growing longer and decorations starting to appear in store windows, the holidays are on their way. One of the season’s stalwarts, however, is feeling a little less cozy for some people: Coca-Cola, known for its nostalgia-filled holiday commercials, is facing backlash for creating this year’s ads with generative artificial intelligence. The three commercials, which pay tribute to the company’s beloved “Holidays Are Coming” campaign from 1995, feature cherry-red Coca-Cola trucks driving through sleepy towns on snowy roads at night. The ads depict squirrels and rabbits peeking out to watch the passing caravans and a man being handed an ice-cold bottle of cola by Santa Claus. “’Tis the season,” a jingle chirps, “it’s always the real thing.” The tag line, pushing Coke’s “real thing” slogan, is juxtaposed with a disclaimer: “Created by Real Magic AI.”

ON THE RADARPresident William Ruto is today expected to address the nation at 3 pm. Confirming the address, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula said it will be held at the Parliament. The State of the Nation address is an obligation of the Constitution that requires Ruto to update Parliament on three key issues, among them national security. The prosecution held that Anuar made a motor vehicle registration certificate purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority without lawful authority. Anuar also faced a second count of fraudulently uttering to Samson Malonza a forged motor vehicle certificate for motor vehicle registration number KDA 005C on the same date.

Just over a month after his devastating death, Liam was laid to rest during a private ceremony for his close friends and family. One image showed Liam and Ben posing for a selfie while on tour, meanwhile a second showed Liam in character as Leeroy in the music video for Best Song Ever. But one striking image, showed Liam performing to a sold-out stadium on One Direction's Where We Are Tour, with the lads performing to thousands of fans each night, delivering some of their biggest hits. Just hours before his death, Liam spent time donating to those needing medical help after coming across their GoFundMe pages. In memory of Liam we'd like you to consider Great Ormond Street Hospital, " alongside a link to the foundations page.

Rigathi GachaguaFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wednesday night claimed security agents in unmarked cars have been trailing him. He at the same time expressed fears over his life telling Kenyans to hold the state responsible in case he is harmed. Last week, the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) refuted reports that detectives tried to prevent former Gachagua from attending a church event. The former DP and his allies attended a church service at Priesthood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West in Nairobi on November 10. Gachagua was allocated four security officers to guard him after he protested his life was in danger following the political fallout.

The England winger has produced inconsistent performances this season after Enzo Maresca made him the first-choice right winger. Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, and Cole Palmer are first-choice attackers at Chelsea. Poyet's warning to MaduekeAccording to Metro Sports, Poyet said Madueke is inconsistent, only performing in spells during a match. The England star will continue to come under scrutiny as the Blues attempt to win the Premier League. The forward jokingly told the fan, who said he was on "fraud watch," to ask next time he "wanted a picture."

Four die in separate suspected drowning incidentsAt least four people were found dead after they drowned separately. The incidents were reported in Nairobi’s Kamukunji area, Thika and Nyamira. In the Mugutha area, Thika, a nine-year-old boy drowned in an uncompleted pit latrine that had water. The body was moved to the General Kago Hospital mortuary Thika awaiting postmortem examination. In the same area, a man drowned while swimming in the offshores of Ruera Dam.

The National Police Service on Wednesday issued a statement after word went around that there were planned demos during President William Ruto's address slated for Thursday afternoon. Organisers of such are required to notify relevant authorities at least three days in advance, outlining the details of their meeting. This requirement is intended to ensure that proper safety and security measures are put in place by Police during public demonstrations," read the statement in part. "To date, no such requisite notification by any organizer/planner has been issued to the Regulating Officer,” said Onyango. The aftermath of the protests saw loss of lives, abductions, destruction of property, and proposed austerity measures by the government.

President William RutoPrincipal Secretaries appointed by President William Ruto in November 2022 are facing a significant upheaval as the President prepares to accommodate new political allies and lay the groundwork for the 2027 election. With half of Kenya Kwanza’s term completed, there is growing pressure to reorganize the current crop of 51 PSs to improve government efficiency and responsiveness. As the reconstitution of the Cabinet concludes, attention is shifting to the 51 PSs, some of whom may be merged into new roles. The impending purge is evident.”Amidst this uncertainty, some current PSs may have smoother paths to retention due to political connections or performance metrics. Simultaneously, Raila ’s camp has reportedly sought 10 slots, with expectations that they might secure five or six, further complicating the landscape for the current PSs.

The national crisis, especially in education and health sectors as well the proposed additional tax measures, has strained public confidence in the administration. The government is facing a crisis in the health sector as well as political tensions within the ruling coalition, fuelled by a looming purge in parliamentary committees. The health sector is in chaos with the new Social Health Insurance Fund facing implementation problems, triggering massive public outcry. Ruto is expected to outline concrete solutions to the challenges Kenyans are facing to build confi - dence in his government. Seki chairs the Trade and Industrialisation Committee while Nyutu chairs Education.

[File, Standard]The Government has assured Kenyans who qualify for jobs abroad of support in processing the necessary clearance and travel documents. Labor Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said the ministry has designed a one-stop recruitment platform where Kenyans who pass interviews to work abroad will gain access to required paperwork. Speaking at the Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind where he launched the national job recruitment programme. The national jobs recruitment programme is targeting to recruit at least 20,000 Kenyans for jobs overseas. The CS will lead the jobs recruitment programme in Makueni before heading to Kitui County.

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said the US central bank should adopt a 'cautious approach' to rate cuts. The US Federal Reserve should be careful not to cut rates "too quickly" and risk reigniting stubborn inflation, a senior bank official said Wednesday. "Progress seems to have stalled in recent months," she continued, adding that the Fed should pursue a "cautious approach" on rate cuts going forward. Back in September, Fed officials penciled in an additional quarter percentage-point of cuts before the end of the year. They now assign a probability of around 60 percent that the Fed will lower rates by a quarter point, to between 4.25 and 4.50 percent, down from around 80 percent last week.

KUALA LUMPUR: Several PKR MPs are starting an initiative to collect public feedback on skyrocketing private hospital fees and medical insurance premiums, pledging to examine the complaints and propose solutions to the government, says Sim Tze Tzin. The Bayan Baru MP highlighted the financial burden faced by Malaysians due to unchecked private hospital charges, citing examples such as a RM19,000 bill for a routine procedure and soaring maternity costs. “In 2010, this is my own experience - we delivered a baby in a private hospital at a cost of RM2,000. The issue extends to rising medical insurance premiums, which Sim said are increasing by as much as 40%. “If price hikes for goods are penalised under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act, why are hospital charges and insurance premiums left unchecked?” he asked.

Police officers confront a protestor on June 25, 2024 during the anti-Finance Bill protests. The police have warned the public about potential protests planned for Thursday, November 21, 2024. The National Police Service (NPS) has warned the public about potential protests planned for Thursday, November 21, 2024, coinciding with President William Ruto's State of the Nation address to Parliament. "Attention of the National Police Service (NPS) is drawn to information circulating about planned demonstrations on Thursday, November 21, 2024, through social media," the statement read. "To date, no such requisite notification by any organiser/planner has been issued to the Regulating Officer," the statement read.

A civil war is devastating Myanmar, but thousands of garment workers in the country still churn out clothing for brands like Adidas and H&M. As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach. It is a rare bright spot in an economy crippled by the military's 2021 coup and subsequent slide into civil war. For migrant workers like Wai Wai who do not have the means to pay bribes to avoid any draft, it is a huge worry. "I am full of fear about how I will face it if I am called up for conscription," Wai Wai said.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Every week throughout the college football season, Sports Director Steve Infanti interviews SU head coach Fran Brown on the Orange Nation radio show along with co-host Paulie Scibilia. Today, Coach Fran shared his thoughts on the win over Cal and looked ahead to Saturday’s visit from UConn. He also touched on several other topics, including the transfer portal, the College Football Playoff poll, and Senior Day inside the Dome. To watch the entire interview, click on the video player above.