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The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

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Erin A. Craig’s The Thirteenth Child is a stunning addition to her repertoire, offering a rich blend of fantasy, romance, and moral dilemmas. Known for her previous works such as House of Salt and Sorrows and Small Favors, Craig once again demonstrates her mastery in crafting immersive, atmospheric narratives. In The Thirteenth Child, the author explores the intersection of human agency, divine intervention, and the cost of extraordinary gifts, all set against the backdrop of a court brimming with intrigue. Overview of the Story At the heart of this tale lies Hazel Trépas, the thirteenth child in a family who has been promised to a god from birth. Her godfather, Merrick—the embodiment of Death—bestows upon her a gift and a curse. Hazel can discern the exact cure for any ailment, but she also sees the moment when Death claims a person. Her journey from a secluded village to the royal court unfolds as she grapples with her role as a healer and the moral dilemmas of life and death. Along the way, she encounters Prince …

Daniel Craig recalls ’emotionally kind of difficult’ time for his family with wife Rachel Weisz

Daniel Craig recalls ’emotionally kind of difficult’ time for his family with wife Rachel Weisz

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Daniel Craig got candid about the toll that playing one of Hollywood’s most iconic characters really took on him and his blended family, revealing that he couldn’t deal with the celebrity status that came along with it. The 56-year-old spoke at the British Film Institute in London on Monday night and was asked if he enjoyed playing James Bond, a role which he held from 2006 until 2021. “I did. I loved every second of it,” he said. “I mean, some of it was tough and weird and strange and emotionally kind of difficult for everybody, including my family. The fame is weird.” Recommended videoYou may also likeRachel Weisz and Daniel Craig attend the “Queer” red carpet Daniel shares his 32-year-old daughter, Ella, with his ex-wife Fiona Loudon; he married The Mummy actress Rachel Weisz in 2011, and the pair share a 6-year-old daughter, Grace. Rachel also shares her 18-year-old son, Henry, with director Darren Aronofsky. He went on to explain how the celebrity status that accompanied the iconic role sparked some hesitation in the …

Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog

Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog

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Apple’s forthcoming iOS 18 is loaded with a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered capabilities. The new mobile OS can rewrite your text messages, summarize emails, and identify objects in photos. But one of the most fun features is Image Playground, which generates cartoon-like illustrations based on a text prompt. While Apple has shown examples of its output during its keynotes, demos, and product videos, we have yet to see a real-world example of an Image Playground character until now. Apple has shared with WIRED the first-ever example created by Image Playground that it’s shown outside of its pre-recorded keynotes and marketing materials. This image of an adorable small dog smiling in front of a birthday cake wearing a party hat isn’t just any random pup. Her name is Bailey, and she belongs to Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering at Apple, who created the image for his wife in honor of Bailey’s recent birthday. Federighi referenced the illustration during his interview with WIRED’s Lily Hay Newman about Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, the secure server environment …

‘He’s been silly, hasn’t he?’: Welshpool voters on Craig Williams’ election bet | General election 2024

‘He’s been silly, hasn’t he?’: Welshpool voters on Craig Williams’ election bet | General election 2024

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They don’t get too many political scandals in Welshpool. Repairs to a canal bridge were the most eye-catching agenda item at the last full town council meeting. But the place was abuzz on Thursday with talk of why on earth its local lad done good, Craig Williams, Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide, had placed a bet on a July election three days before the prime minister named the date. “He’s been silly, hasn’t he?” said Paul Alexander, who runs a hardware and camping shop on the main street of the mid-Wales town, down the road from Williams’ white-washed constituency office. “It’s not a great look. It feels a bit greedy. He’s risking his political future on a flutter.” Opposite, a woman came out of the Coral betting shop having placed a wager on a horse. “Why didn’t he get someone else to put a bet on for him if it was going to be embarrassing?” she asked. The woman asked not to be named for two reasons: her husband doesn’t realise she bets, and she …

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood says show was ‘too late’ to same-sex pairings

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood says show was ‘too late’ to same-sex pairings

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has said the show was “too late” to same-sex pairings. The popular dancing competition celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, having run since 2004. It featured its first same-sex couple in 202, when former boxer Nicola Adams was paired with dancer Katya Jones. A number of same-sex pairings have been featured on the competition since, including last year’s runners-up, Celebrity Big Brother finalist Nikita Kuzmin and musical theatre star Layton Williams. But the 59-year-old, who is the only judge to have sat on the panel since its first series, thinks the development was introduced too late. “I think we did it one year too late,” he told the Radio Times. “I wish we’d been braver sooner, but we’re there now.” He commented on the prospect of backlash, adding: “Viewers are more open-minded than we give them credit for. Some people will …

Line of Duty actor Craig Parkinson hits out at Joanna Page for criticism of BBC comedy

Line of Duty actor Craig Parkinson hits out at Joanna Page for criticism of BBC comedy

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Joanna Page has come under fire for her unfiltered take on the new BBC comedy Things I Should Have Done, after admitting that she found the show “unbearable”. The Gavin and Stacey star recently launched a podcast with EastEnders staple Natalie Cassidy. Named Off the Telly, the BBC Sounds programme features the TV actors sharing their opinions on other programmes – good, bad and otherwise. In the most recent episode of the podcast, Page, 47, shared her unimpressed reaction to the six-part show, which was written by and stars comedian Lucia Keskin as a lazy “stay-at-home daughter” who is suddenly forced to grow up and fend for herself. After reading aloud a listener’s comment in praise of the show, Page said: “Do you know what things I should have done? Not bothered to f***ing watch it.” Adding on some appreciation for Keskin, Page continued: “I feel awful, because …

Mya-Rose Craig calls for penguins to be freed from ‘terrible life of captivity’ | UK | News

Mya-Rose Craig calls for penguins to be freed from ‘terrible life of captivity’ | UK | News

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As a conservationist and advocate for animal welfare, I firmly believe that every creature deserves to live in conditions that reflect their natural habitat. The recent outcry over the captivity of 15 Gentoo Penguins at London’s Sea Life Aquarium underscores the urgent need for a re-evaluation of how we treat animals in captivity.  Having witnessed the majesty of Gentoo Penguins in their natural environment during my travels to Antarctica when I was 13, I can confirm the stark contrast between their vibrant, dynamic lives in the wild where they live in huge colonies and the reputedly confined conditions they endure in captivity in London.  These intelligent and social creatures belong in the vast expanses of the ocean and the ice packs alongside, not in a cramped enclosure where their natural behaviours are stifled. While I do not oppose the concept of zoos and aquariums outright, I firmly believe that if they are to exist, they have a responsibility to provide suitable conditions for the animals under their care with strategic plans to find suitable homes …

‘I don’t try to take epic shots. I am interested in the day, the story, the event’: Craig Atkinson’s best phone picture | Photography

‘I don’t try to take epic shots. I am interested in the day, the story, the event’: Craig Atkinson’s best phone picture | Photography

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It’s surprising to Craig Atkinson that a decade has passed since he took this photograph. His eldest son Oscar stands to the left of the frame, his niece Emily to the right. Back then, they were five and four, excited young children preparing for the day’s festivities. “We were at a Chinese wedding at Tatton Hall in Cheshire; it was early autumn and Oscar and my other son, Hugo, two, who is in the centre, looking at his iPad, were pageboys. Hugo is standing with my sister-in-law, Jade. It makes me feel nostalgic and sentimental.” skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the …

Hoda Kotb misses Today show as co-host Craig Melvin explains why

Hoda Kotb misses Today show as co-host Craig Melvin explains why

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Today host Craig Melvin has confirmed the reason behind Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie’s absence from the show.  While Hoda has been away from the program since Monday, Savannah has been off since Friday last week.  © NBCSavannah and Hoda are currently taking time off for spring break Craig filled in for the duo on Tuesday and was joined by Laura Jarrett, who usually co-anchors the show on Saturdays.  “Welcome to Today,” said Craig, before explaining that Savannah and Hoda are taking a well-deserved break with their families. “Happy to have you with us this morning. Also happy to have Laura Jarrett filling in while Savannah and Hoda enjoy spring vacation with their families.” © NBCCraig Melvin and Laura Jarrett filled in for the main hosts While Craig didn’t reveal Hoda and Savannah’s holiday plans, we do know that the former is currently sunning it up on a beach vacation.  Taking to Instagram on Monday, Hoda made her fans jealous with a photo from her idyllic getaway, showing the sun setting on the ocean.  In …

New James Bond: Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered 007 role’ and could replace Daniel Craig

New James Bond: Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered 007 role’ and could replace Daniel Craig

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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free The actor who will shake up the James Bond franchise has been “revealed”, with British star Aaron Taylor-Johnson “expected to accept the role” imminently. Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would bow out of the spy franchise after latest film No Time to Die (2021), speculation has been rife over who would succeed him. While rumours have included Tom Hardy, Bridgerton actor Regé-Jean Page and Idris Elba, who said the “disgusting” race discourse around his possible casting put him off the idea of playing Bond, it’s been claimed that the role has been offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson. According to The Sun, Eon Productions are hoping to start filming the 26th Bond film later this year, and 33-year-old Taylor-Johnson, whose credits include Kick-Ass, Tenet and Bullet Train, is their choice for the role. A source told the outlet: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal …