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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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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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Elderly Florida woman goes viral after getting hilariously crude license plate
A woman in Pompano Beach, Florida, has attracted widespread online attention after her newly issued state licence plate turned out to spell out a crude phrase, delighting social media users who spotted the coincidence. The story, framed as a light-hearted human-interest piece rather than a matter of public concern, quickly circulated after being shared online…
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Amanda Serrano to Defend Unified Title in First-Ever Championship Boxing Match on TikTok (Exclusive)
“The Real Deal” could break the all-time women’s knockout record against Argentinian contender Lucrecia Manzur.
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Tinashe Announces New Album Popstar: Hear “Crash Out”
Not that long ago, Tinashe was a cult-beloved singer who was stuck in seemingly endless major-label purgatory, despite obvious talent and charisma, as well as a pretty decent little run of hits. Ever since she finally went independent a few years ago, she’s been thriving. She scored a couple of excellent viral hits on her…