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Can you bring a birthday cake to a restaurant? Viral pizzeria dispute reveals the rules
A viral confrontation at Joey Tomato’s, a pizzeria in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, has sparked wider debate about the etiquette and rules around bringing outside food, such as birthday cakes, into restaurants. The incident occurred when a family celebrating a child’s fifth birthday brought a cake into the restaurant, prompting a dispute with staff…
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Gen Z lawyer sacked after making TikTok video complaining about the grind of her job – but says she was ready to walk away as soon as she ‘got more engagement’ on social media
A junior lawyer in Melbourne has been sacked after posting a TikTok video complaining about the demands of her job, though she says she was already prepared to quit once the clip began gaining traction online. The case highlights ongoing tension between Gen Z workers’ willingness to publicly air workplace grievances on social media and…
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Sonic The Hedgehog Joins Fortnite In A New Zone Later This Month
Sonic the Hedgehog is set to join Fortnite as part of a new in-game zone, marking another high-profile crossover for Epic Games’ battle royale title. The collaboration ties into Sonic’s ongoing 35th anniversary celebrations, following recent hints from Sonic Team’s boss that further anniversary surprises were on the way. Official Sonic accounts teased the crossover…
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Mick Jagger proves he still has the ‘Moves Like Jagger’ in viral dance video
Mick Jagger has impressed fans by sharing a video of himself dancing energetically at a nightclub, proving the 83-year-old Rolling Stones frontman has lost none of his famous moves. The clip, posted on social media, quickly went viral, with followers praising his stamina and enthusiasm on the dance floor decades into his career. The footage,…
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Tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, appeals court rules
A U.S. Appeals Court on Monday declined to drop the thousands of online safety lawsuits against social media firms, ruling Meta and TikTok appealed the cases too early. In an opinion issued Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined the technology liability shield — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — cannot…
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Professional Smash Bros. Melee Payer Hungrybox Popped Off So Hard After Winning a Game That He Literally Fainted
Professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player Juan “Hungrybox” Debiedma went viral after fainting while celebrating a hard-fought victory at Supernova, a major tournament held in Baltimore. The 33-year-old, one of the competitive Melee scene’s “Five Gods”, collapsed moments after defeating Hugh “SluG” Hegarty in a tense 3-2 set to reach the Top 16, sparking widespread…
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Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
A US federal appeals court has rejected an attempt by major social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google, to dismiss thousands of lawsuits accusing them of deliberately designing addictive products aimed at children. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that the platforms could not rely on Section 230,…
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YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
YouTube has announced significantly higher thresholds for creators to begin earning money on the platform, making it harder for newcomers to join its Partner Program. The changes, taking effect from 1 February, are intended to help YouTube “keep pace” with its own growth, but will increase the pressure on creators, particularly those focused on Shorts,…
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Body language expert says NFL fans are wrong about Justin Herbert & Madison Beer viral camp videos
Two viral videos showing Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert being affectionate with his fiancée, singer Madison Beer, at NFL training camp sparked a backlash among some fans, who suggested the tender moment signalled distraction or weakness ahead of the season. Outkick sought to counter that reaction by consulting a body language expert, arguing the…
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YouTube doubles entry thresholds for creator monetisation
YouTube has confirmed it is significantly raising the bar for creators to join its Partner Programme (YPP) and start earning money, part of a wider push to reposition itself as a premium TV-style service alongside Netflix, HBO Max and Disney Plus. The move follows deals to broadcast shows from figures such as Trevor Noah and…