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Sophie Cunningham manages to anger both the left and right with a simple social media post
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum after a social media post, with commentators on both the left and right taking issue with what she said. The incident comes shortly after an ESPN profile of Cunningham stirred separate controversy, to which she has responded defiantly, saying “I said what…
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11 Years Before ‘Memento,’ Christopher Nolan Directed a Film Almost No One Has Seen
Before “Memento” made him famous, Christopher Nolan directed a little-known 1989 short film called “Tarantella,” an early curiosity for fans now used to the polished, big-budget spectacle of his recent work, including his adaptation of “The Odyssey.” Co-directed with Roko Belic while Nolan was starting out in the UK, the short offers a glimpse of…
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BTS Let Off Steam After a Big Night In ‘NORMAL’ Music Video: Watch
BTS have released the music video for “NORMAL,” premiering exclusively on Spotify for 48 hours before wider release. Directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Tanu Muino, the video shows the seven members recovering from a big night out in a grand old mansion, capturing what a statement describes as “deeply personal and intimate moments.” The release matters…
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Granny arrested in viral video has past as drug smuggler, daughter admits
A grandmother whose arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in El Paso, Texas, went viral after it emerged she had been on her way to a chemotherapy appointment has since been revealed to have a history of drug smuggling. Her daughter has publicly acknowledged this past, complicating the sympathetic narrative that initially surrounded…
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After ‘Backrooms,’ Another Viral Internet Horror Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation
Following the success of A24’s Backrooms movie, another horror adaptation of a viral internet sensation is also now in the works.
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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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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…