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Users can turn any photo into an iMessage or WhatsApp sticker, or use images as inspiration to create custom packs. Here are the details. ’Turn any photo, idea, or inside joke into a custom sticker pack’ A few days ago, references found in code showed that OpenAI was working on a feature that would let users create custom stickers in ChatGPT and export them directly to WhatsApp. Today, OpenAI officially announced the feature, adding that it works with iMessage as well as WhatsApp and supports creating images with transparent backgrounds. Here’s OpenAI’s announcement: With the new feature, users can upload one or several images from their library. From there, they can ask ChatGPT to turn each image into a sticker, remix them into multiple stickers, and add or remove elements. Users can also transfer a style from another image or simply describe the style they want in a prompt. Once the sticker is done, users can tap a “Add to chat apps” button, which lets them export to supported chat apps. Currently, the options are: iMessage WhatsApp (Can only export 3 or more stickers) Save to photos It’s worth noting that WhatsApp’s three-sticker minimum is a requirement set by Meta

New Zealand is set to introduce a bill seeking to ban under-16s from using social media. Social media platforms, which include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, will need to ensure users are over 16. Platforms that fail to meet the country’s rules could face fines of up to 10% of their global revenue (BBC). New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said social media was exposing children to “harmful content, addictive technology and pressures they are not equipped to deal with” (BBC). It remains uncertain when the legislation will be introduced, as coalition partners NZ First and ACT have both voiced opposition to the proposal, questioning the law’s effectiveness (DW). The government’s data shows one in three children aged 13 to 17 now spend at least five hours a day on social media (DW).

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star included two loved-up snaps of the pair in an Instagram carousel she posted on Aug. 23.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A judge denied a request to reconsider keeping former Camino Real Middle School teacher and coach Wyatt Cornelius jailed ahead of his trial, which is scheduled for Nov. 9. Cornelius will remain held without bond while his case proceeds. He faces accusations involving inappropriate contact and messages with students. Annie Mason of Holt & Mason Attorneys, who represents the first alleged victim, said the judge found Cornelius and his attorneys did not show a change in circumstances related to whether he is dangerous. “He determined that Mr. Cornelius' attorneys, were not able to show that there was a change in circumstances as to his dangerousness. And I think he's right,” Mason said. A grand jury in July indicted Cornelius on two additional counts of criminal sexual contact involving a second alleged victim between the ages of 13 and 18. Court documents allege Cornelius touched the second victim’s chest and buttocks between September 2025 and February 2026. Mason said the second case will be handled separately. “There is a second case, for a second victim, a child victim has come forward. And those are felony charges as well. That trial date will be set separately,” she

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky forward Kyla Dawn has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week after scoring a goal and notching two assists in the Wildcats’ 5-2 win over Kent State and two goals in 12 minutes in the 5-0 win at Dayton. This is the first SEC honor for Dawn, the native of Dallas. Other weekly award winners include Offensive Player of the Week Kyra Taylor from Florida and Defensive Player of the Week Jayden Emmanuel, a goalkeeper at Florida. Over the past week, Dawn has recorded eight points (three goals and two assists) in the team wins over Kent State and Dayton. She has proven to be a threat all over the field for the Wildcats with her assisting ability, accelerating speed, and offensive pressure that she has used to score and create plays for Kentucky. Dawn currently leads the squad as a freshman in overall points (10), goals (4), assists (2), shots on goal (7), and shots on goal percentage (87.5%). Dawn & the rest of the Wildcats will play two matches this week, traveling to Columbus to play Ohio State on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m. ET before returning home to host Wright

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Ellis, who was appointed interim CEO of the trade body in April, steps into the position on a permanent basis, following a nationwide recruitment process. Kristy Ellis Level Up Republic Trending on Billboard BRISBANE, Australia — The search is over. Kristy Ellis is the new CEO of QMusic. Ellis, who was appointed interim CEO of the trade body in April, steps into the position on a permanent basis, following a nationwide recruitment process. Moving forward, Ellis will oversee the association as it drives sector growth and delivers key industry programs and events, which include the BIGSOUND summit and showcase event and the Queensland Music Awards (QMAs). Ellis boasts more than two decades’ experience in the creative industries, sports, major events and commercial management, with previous role at AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Queensland Rugby Union (Queensland Reds), TEDxBrisbane, and as a board member for Ballet Theatre Queensland. Related “It is a privilege to lead QMusic permanently at such a dynamic time for Queensland music,” she comments in a statement, issued Monday morning (Aug. 24) local time. “Over the past several months, working alongside our team, members, and key stakeholders, it has become even clearer how much talent and opportunity exist across

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, August 21, 2026 Republican Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore is stepping down early next month, 60 days before the election to replace her. In an Aug. 18 email to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Pridemore announced her plan to leave the body that regulates Georgia’s utility companies and helps set energy prices for Georgia Power customers. Her resignation was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Pridemore provided a copy of her resignation letter to the Recorder but declined to comment further. Her resignation takes effect Sept. 4. “It has been an honor to serve Georgia in this position,” wrote Pridemore, who has served since 2018. Georgia code gave Kemp, who is a Republican, the authority to appoint her successor until the next election. Kemp announced Friday he had selected former Commissioner Stan Wise, who previously served from 1995 to 2018, to hold the seat until the next elected commissioner is sworn in. The election is set for Nov. 3, when Republican Josh Tolbert is set to face Democrat Shelia Edwards for control of the seat. Tolbert did not respond to a request for comment Friday.

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