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Mother wins fight to reopen inquest into son’s ‘death in TikTok challenge’
A mother has won a legal fight to have an inquest reopened into the death of her son, which she believes was linked to a so-called TikTok challenge. The case highlights ongoing concerns among parents and campaigners about the risks posed by viral online challenges circulating on social media platforms, and the adequacy of coroners’…
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YouTubers Bolster Netflix Viewing As Ms. Rachel & Mark Rober Score For Streamer But Video Podcasts Struggle To Break Through
Netflix says its effort to bring major YouTube creators onto the platform is boosting viewing, with programmes led by Ms. Rachel, Mark Rober and Salish & Jordan Matter attracting sizeable audiences in the first half of 2026. The results matter because Netflix is competing directly with YouTube for viewers and creator talent, while many of…
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Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her Mafia skills)
Ryan Beiermeister, a former VP of Product Policy at OpenAI, has joined venture capital firm Founders Fund as a partner. The move is notable given her recent high-profile exit from OpenAI and her growing public profile through a Founders Fund YouTube series, prompting speculation online that the show doubled as an audition for the job.…
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Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey & Te Kohe Tuhaka To Lead Newly Greenlit Netflix Series ‘Queenstown’ From Chloe Stearns
Netflix has commissioned *Queenstown*, an eight-part drama set in New Zealand’s luxury ski scene, with Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Te Kohe Tuhaka leading the cast. The series will explore conflicts over power, loyalty and desire between a wealthy family and those who work for them, marking Netflix Australia and New Zealand’s first…
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THE HAUNTED’s MARCO ARO: ‘We’ve Never, Ever Had An Argument In The Band Where We Shouted At Each Other’
Marco Aro says rejoining Swedish thrash metal band The Haunted in 2013 felt like “coming home”, despite initially declining guitarist Patrik Jensen’s approach. He attributes the group’s longevity and continued stability to close friendships, giving one another space, and avoiding heated arguments, which he says has helped preserve their relationship. Aro said most of the…
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Argentina beat England to reach World Cup final, Ofcom launches TikTok probe
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 win over England into the World Cup final, sparking a Bellingham clash, Tuchel criticism and a Falklands banner row, as Ofcom investigates TikTok’s child safety, xAI sues over abusive Grok images, and Sam Neill’s cause of death is confirmed.
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5 Ways Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Has Made World Cup History
Shakira and Burna Boy’s official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai”, has become a major global hit during the tournament, combining Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón. Its success is significant because it is presented as setting new benchmarks for a World Cup anthem while supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, to which…
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Claims Sony Has Disabled YouTube Comments Over Physical Disc Backlash Are Not True
Reports that Sony disabled YouTube comments to suppress criticism of its physical-disc strategy are incorrect, according to Push Square. Recent PlayStation trailers still allow comments, meaning the claim has added confusion to an already active backlash over the company’s approach to physical games. The only recent video identified with comments disabled, Instant Sports 2, is…
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7 Forgotten Mystery Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
This Collider article rounds up seven lesser-known mystery television series that the writer argues deserve wider recognition for delivering consistently strong storytelling from beginning to end. It highlights how each show goes beyond simply concealing a culprit until the finale, instead using pacing, character development and narrative structure to keep viewers actively engaged in solving…
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‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor
Speculation is mounting over who Andy Burnham will appoint as chancellor when he takes over from Keir Starmer, with home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to have overtaken energy secretary Ed Miliband as the frontrunner. Businesses had feared Miliband, seen as more left-leaning and firmly committed to net zero targets, but many are equally unsettled by…