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Netflix’s Monumental Western Woos Taylor Sheridan’s Audience with 100 Million Hours Viewed

• Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot hits 100 million hours viewed
• Netflix aims to win over Yellowstone/Taylor Sheridan fans from Paramount+
• New series holds a 79% "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix's new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie has become a major hit, racking up 100 million hours viewed as it continues to top the streamer's viewership charts. The show is part of Netflix's broader push to attract fans of Taylor Sheridan's western dramas, having previously passed…

All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier

• Adjust font size, boldness and dark mode in phone display settings
• Enable Night Light or Night Shift for warmer, easier-on-eyes screens
• Use browser reading modes or apps like Instapaper for cleaner text

This Wired guide explains that while modern phone screens are large and bright, they aren't always optimised for long reading sessions, prompting many people to reach for a dedicated e-reader or a physical book instead. It outlines several built-in and third-party adjustments users can make on iPhone and…

The indie song dominating the charts in 2026

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5 of the Best No. 1 Country Singles That Are Turning 30 This Year

• Five country chart-toppers from 1996 reach their 30th anniversary in 2026, spanning themes of romance, empowerment, and heartbreak
• Hits by Deana Carter, Lonestar, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, and Mindy McCready showcase the diverse styles that dominated mid-1990s country radio

Musician Deanna Carter performing in Manassas, Virginia, September 3, 1999. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) We take a look at five of the best No. 1 country music singles to come out of 1996, from sentimental ballads to sassy two-step tunes. The post 5 of the Best No.…

Owners ‘heartbroken’ after ‘devastating’ fire in early hours at popular Sheffield cafe

• Electrical fault sparked a major fire at Aesthete cafe in Crosspool, Sheffield at 2:30am, destroying kitchen equipment and causing extensive smoke damage
• No injuries reported; Crosspool location closed indefinitely while owners direct customers to their Walkley site

Aesthete shop in Crosspool closed after blaze, but their Walkley shop still remains open

Owners ‘heartbroken’ after ‘devastating’ fire in early hours at popular cafe – thestar.co.uk

• Fire destroyed Lucy’s Best Bites in Gorseinon.
• Owners said nothing inside could be salvaged.
• Police spotted smoke at about 1.45am.

Lucy’s Best Bites café in Gorseinon, Swansea, was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of 23 March, leaving its owners devastated and their business unable to operate. The loss matters because the café was both the couple’s livelihood and a community-focused business they had built around…

Prime Video’s Most Expensive Fantasy Gamble Is Officially Adapting the Best Part of the Books

• Rings of Power Season 3 will show true Gandalf and Sauron identities
• Sauron openly forges the One Ring as an unmasked villain
• Gandalf becomes the recognisable wizard after an early learning curve

Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is preparing to introduce fully realised versions of Gandalf and Sauron in its third season, a shift showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay say will elevate the series into adapting some of Tolkien's most significant material. Having…

Paddle UK chief hails GB start to LA28 qualification

• GB canoe slalom team third in medal table at World Championships
• Six medals won, including gold for Joe Clarke
• First of nine races in LA28 Olympic qualification process

Great Britain's canoe slalom team made a strong start to Olympic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, finishing third in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City, held at the venue that will host the LA28 event. Paddle UK performance director…

The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)

• WIRED's 2026 guide ranks the best Motorola phones by category.
• Razr Ultra is the top pick; Moto G Power is the best budget option.
• Guide now includes the new Razr lineup and Motorola Edge 2026.

WIRED has updated its buying guide to the best Motorola phones for 2026, covering everything from the flagship Razr Ultra to budget Moto G models. The guide highlights Motorola's growing market position, noting its Razr handsets are the most popular folding phones in the US, while flagging strengths…