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TikTok drops appeal over £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform
TikTok will pay a £12.7m fine after withdrawing its appeal against a UK ruling that it failed to prevent children under 13 from using the platform. The Information Commissioner’s Office said the company’s age checks were inadequate, it did not remove known underage users and failed to explain data practices or obtain parental consent. The…
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‘WWE Main Event’ Moves From YouTube to Rumble, a Conservative Streaming Platform Backed by JD Vance
WWE Main Event is relocating from YouTube to Rumble, a video-sharing platform known for its conservative user base and anti-cancel culture positioning, beginning on 14 October. This move represents a significant expansion of Rumble’s sports programming and marks WWE’s shift towards a digital-first distribution strategy on an alternative platform favoured by conservative commentators and public…
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Brexit’s £6bn toll as AI reshapes jobs and tutoring
Brexit regulations cost Britain billions in lost annual exports. Meanwhile, India’s tech sector booms to $239bn whilst AI tools displace tutors and reshape workplaces globally.
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Commanders push back on ‘bulls—’ viral narrative that they didn’t care about Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury
The Washington Commanders have rejected claims that players did not care about quarterback Jayden Daniels after his elbow dislocation. Coach Dan Quinn and several players said the apparent walk-off was caused by halftime timing and broadcast editing, insisting teammates were upset and concerned. Daniels was injured on the final play before half-time, when officials reportedly…
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In Docuseries ‘Keinaan, Go Back to Somalia,’ Finnish YouTube Star Turns Racist Comments Into a Personal Statement
Finnish YouTube creator Abdirahman Keinaan turns the racist taunt “Go back to Somalia” into the title and premise of a personal documentary series. The programme follows his journey from Finland, where he was born and raised, to Somalia, exploring his identity and experiences between two cultures while challenging stereotypical views of the country. “Keinaan, Go…
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Wendy’s manager, 19, accused of tying neurodivergent worker to GRILL ‘after saying she was too busy to babysit him’
A 19-year-old former Wendy’s manager in Tennessee was arrested and charged with simple assault and false imprisonment after tying a neurodivergent employee to a grill. The manager, Michiko Burton, admitted to the incident and claimed it was part of a TikTok trend intended as a joke, but the allegation has raised serious concerns about workplace…
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8 Psychological Thriller Movies Without Any Flaws
The article celebrates eight psychological thrillers it considers virtually flawless, arguing that the genre’s greatest films combine suspense with intense explorations of fear, desperation and the human mind. It presents these works as enduring landmarks across different national cinemas and periods. The excerpt highlights Henri-Georges Clouzot’s *The Wages of Fear* (1953), Hiroshi Teshigahara’s *Woman in…
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Meta Introduces New VR Glasses With Access To Content From YouTube, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+ & More
Meta has announced a new generation of virtual reality glasses scheduled for release in spring 2027 at a price of $1,300. The device will function as an all-in-one productivity and media platform, offering cinema, television and sports content through major streaming services including Prime Video, YouTube, HBO Max and Paramount+. This announcement positions Meta as…
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Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur backs Marvin Harrison Jr as viral videos fuel questions about receiver’s effort
Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur has defended Marvin Harrison Jr. after viral clips prompted questions about the receiver’s effort and route running. Harrison has made just one catch for 33 yards in two games, including a scoreless outing in Arizona’s 31-7 defeat by Seattle, intensifying scrutiny over the highly rated 2024 fourth overall pick. Harrison’s…
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As YouTube Remains Streaming’s Alpha Dog, It’s Adding Even More Unlikely New TV Tricks
YouTube is expanding its television experience with features traditionally associated with mobile and web use, including comments, creator posts and Shorts series. The strategy reflects a shift towards more interactive, communal viewing and helps explain why YouTube has led US television viewing rankings for three consecutive years. The company says viewers watched more than 2…