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Essex study finds restaurant complaints cross age and gender lines
A study by the University of Essex suggests that restaurant complaints are not strongly linked to age, gender or income, challenging the stereotype of the middle-aged female “Karen”. Researchers found that diners were more likely to complain when eating out for a special occasion, when problems had occurred before their visit, or when they had…
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Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and diabetes could affect cancer risk and outcomes, because obesity is a major risk factor for many cancers. Early studies suggest the drugs may lower cancer risk, improve survival and reduce recurrence, but experts stress that the evidence is mixed and does not yet establish…
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Medicare AI pilot faces delays and disputed treatment denials
The Trump administration’s WISeR pilot uses artificial intelligence and private contractors to approve or deny prior authorisation for some Medicare services, marking a new requirement for treatments that previously did not generally need pre-approval. Reports and newly released documents describe technical failures, lengthy delays, questionable denials and distress among patients and doctors, while critics argue…
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The Drive-In, Streaming Platform Where Indie Filmmakers Keep IP, Audience and Money, Sets Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
A new streaming platform called The Drive-In is launching in October 2026 to provide independent filmmakers with direct distribution and monetisation capabilities. The platform addresses a persistent challenge for indie creators by allowing them to retain full ownership of their intellectual property, audience relationships and revenue—a significant departure from traditional distribution models that typically require…
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Block the Merger Coalition Asks Court to Reject Paramount’s Settlement With States Over Warner Bros. Deal
A coalition of media, press and film organisations has asked a federal California court to reject Paramount Skydance’s settlement with 12 state attorneys general over its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The groups argue that the agreement does not adequately address potential damage to competition, creative industries and independent journalism, and say the court…
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David Ellison Dines With Trump & Xi As CEO’s Soon-To-Be Owned CNN Banned From White House, Again
CNN’s reporters have been excluded from attending a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the news outlet’s future owner, David Ellison, will be dining with Trump, Xi and major technology executives. Ellison is seeking federal approval for a $111 billion merger of Paramount with Warner Bros Discovery, and his attendance at…
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Experimental RPG developer Summer Eternal: ‘We’re giving away 5% of our studio to you, the Players’ in order to ‘mend the trust broken in this industry a thousand times over’
Summer Eternal, an experimental RPG studio founded by former Disco Elysium developers, is giving players a 5% ownership stake through a new non-profit organisation. The initiative aims to rebuild trust between game developers and audiences by giving supporters a formal role in the studio’s governance. People who pre-order the Summer Eternal Anthology can join the…
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Jena Malone, Dermot Mulroney, Mekhi Phifer & Vannessa Vasquez Set A Mission As ‘Moon People’
Jena Malone, Dermot Mulroney, Mekhi Phifer and Vannessa Vasquez will star as astronauts in the independent science-fiction film *Moon People*, directed by Stanley Yung. The film follows a lunar mission to verify the discovery of water, but the crew encounters danger and must fight to survive. Written by Niko Foster, the film was shot in…
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Strokes nearly double among adults under a certain age in disturbing trend
A study found that stroke incidence among adults aged 20–54 in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region more than doubled between 1993–94 and 2020, rising from about 34 to 62 cases per 100,000 people annually. Researchers said the trend, driven mainly by ischemic strokes, is concerning because strokes can cause lasting disability and affect people’s ability…
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8 Ignored Video Games That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
The article highlights eight overlooked video games that have aged well through their gameplay, storytelling, design, originality and influence. The supplied text focuses on four titles: *Vagrant Story*, *Bully*, *God Hand* and *Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure*, though the excerpt ends before the final game is discussed. – *Vagrant Story*: A mature, atmospheric PS1 role-playing game praised…