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How Australia’s world-famous one-tonne ‘Neil the Seal’ could be put to death because gawping selfie-seekers refuse to leave the viral sensation alone: ‘Are you serious?’
“Neil the Seal”, a beloved southern elephant seal who has become a viral online sensation in Tasmania, could potentially be euthanised if authorities decide he poses a risk to public safety. The prospect has prompted more than 62,000 Australians to sign a petition demanding that a “non-lethal management plan” be adopted instead, reflecting widespread public…
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Netflix is about to host videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, and other publishers
Netflix has struck a deal to begin hosting short-form video content from dozens of digital media brands, including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc and Tastemade, starting on 3 August. The move marks a notable shift for the streaming service, which is expanding beyond its traditional film and television catalogue to feature the kind…
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Tourist’s church clothing hack leaves travelers sharply divided over sacred-site etiquette
A TikTok video showing a traveller adapting her outfit to meet church dress codes in Italy has drawn more than 774,000 views and sparked a lively online debate about how far tourists should go to respect local customs abroad. The clip matters because it highlights a recurring tension for summer visitors, who often favour cool,…
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Minneapolis couple alleged to have racially abused Somalis house-shopping in their neighborhood make shocking new claims against their accusers
A Minneapolis-area couple accused of racially abusing two Somali women who were house-hunting have hit back with claims that they were themselves targeted with anti-white slurs. Brian and Jen Wagner were filmed arguing with sisters Hamdi and Sumaya in the suburb of Shakopee last month, in footage that went viral and showed Brian telling the…
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X says top accounts steal videos from other users as it announces new video tools
X has announced a new built-in video editor and recorder for its iOS app, framing the tools as a way to combat “recycled content” on the platform. Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, said that many videos posted by top accounts are simply stolen from other users — sometimes years after they first went viral…
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Shameless female fare evader gets STUCK under gates while trying to ride San Francisco’s BART train for free
A woman attempting to enter a San Francisco BART station without paying became trapped beneath one of the transit network’s newly installed security fare gates, in an incident filmed and shared on Instagram. The episode matters because it illustrates BART’s efforts to curb fare evasion following a $90 million investment in upgraded gates, which officials…
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Big Brother live feeds to stream on YouTube but not around the clock
For the first time in the programme’s history, the round-the-clock Big Brother live feeds will be available on YouTube from season 28, giving fans a new, free way to watch the American reality series. However, the YouTube offering will not actually run continuously: Paramount says the feeds will only be available on the Big Brother…
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President Trump Claims He Has More TikTok Followers Than Taylor Swift: Here’s How Wrong He Is
During a White House press conference on Monday 6 July, US President Donald Trump claimed he was the most-followed person on TikTok — a platform he mistakenly referred to as “Tic Tac” — asserting he ranked No. 1 “by far” while Taylor Swift languished at No. 11. The claim is false, and Trump did not…
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Fox News tops all news brands for YouTube views and engagement in Q2 2026
FOX News Media has reported that it topped all news brands for YouTube video views during the second quarter of 2026, delivering 1.4 billion views across its portfolio according to analytics firm Emplifi. The figures matter as a measure of the network’s continued dominance in digital and social video, with Fox claiming the top spot…
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Wild bison ram heads in viral clip highlighting the danger to tourists
A viral video showing two large wild bison ramming heads has spread across social media, having been posted by the Colorado-based Instagram account @goodbullguided. The clip has drawn attention as the latest example of dramatic wildlife footage that captivates online audiences, highlighting the sheer size and power of the animals as they spar with one…