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Irish Viking banned from driving for six years after speeding offence
Matthew Gilbert, the Wicklow bodybuilder known online as ‘The Irish Viking’, has been banned from driving for six years after being caught speeding while already disqualified and uninsured. The case also highlights how his move from barbering to explicit online content has made him a high-earning influencer. Gilbert was recorded travelling at 134kph in a…
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US lawsuit tests who can profit from AI-generated meme character Triple T
Tung Tung Tung Sahur, an AI-generated character that became a viral meme, is at the centre of a US lawsuit over who can control its use and profit from it. The dispute tests how copyright law applies to AI-generated creations, while raising wider questions about whether a character’s original creator or the online community that…
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Man triggers relationship crisis by grabbing first class, leaving woman behind in coach
A woman said her boyfriend took a first-class upgrade on a flight to visit his family, leaving her in economy. She expected him to offer her the upgraded seat or decline it so they could sit together, and described his choice as the start of the end of their relationship. The story has prompted debate…
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Police given extra powers to deal with schoolchildren in London over fears students set to ‘target Tesco’ in raid
Metropolitan Police imposed a dispersal order in Woolwich after a viral TikTok post appeared to invite schoolchildren to meet up and “target Tesco”. The order was described as a preventive measure, giving officers powers to move on anyone causing problems amid concerns about previous meet-ups that led to disorder. The Section 35 order ran from…
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61 Years Later, Clint Eastwood’s 132-Minute Legendary Western Sequel Is Free on YouTube
Sergio Leone’s 1965 Western sequel “For a Few Dollars More” is now free to watch on YouTube, 61 years after its release. The film, starring Clint Eastwood, is celebrated for its morally complex characters and narrative, representing a departure from traditional Western storytelling. The film follows Manco (Eastwood), a bounty hunter who partners with Colonel…
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North Dakota police officer investigated over uniformed TikTok gun mime video
A police officer in North Dakota, Savannah Nagle, is under investigation after posting a TikTok video in her police uniform where she lip-synced to a viral audio and mimed shooting a gun. The Grand Forks Police Department initiated a formal review after the video went viral online, with Police Chief Jason Freedman confirming the investigation…
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AI is supercharging political ad wars. But viral doesn’t mean victorious
Artificial intelligence is dramatically lowering the cost of producing political advertisements, enabling campaigns to generate attack ads, memes and targeted messages in minutes or hours instead of days. This transformation is turning expensive creative work into affordable, disposable content that could allow candidates and outside groups to inundate voters with unprecedented volumes of messaging. At…
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25 Years Later, Ridley Scott’s Most Controversial Thriller Is Officially Free on Youtube
Ridley Scott’s 2001 film *Hannibal* is now free to watch on YouTube. The article argues that the adaptation faced a difficult task because Thomas Harris’s 1999 sequel was already divisive, particularly over its ending, which turns Clarice Starling’s relationship with Hannibal Lecter into a romance after she is tortured and brainwashed. The film starred Anthony…
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Amsterdam residents challenge licence for viral Fabel Friet chip shop
Neighbours in Amsterdam’s exclusive Keizersgracht area have taken the city to court over a chip shop that has gone viral on TikTok, arguing the business has created a public nuisance. The case raises broader questions about “viral urbanism” and whether historic city neighbourhoods should prioritise local residents’ quality of life over tourism revenue. Nineteen residents…
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FAI cuts short conference over allegations; motorhomes plague Bournemouth; opioid crisis worsens
The Football Association of Ireland ended a press conference over serious allegations. Bournemouth residents face illegal motorhome camps, whilst Canada battles an escalating opioid crisis.