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Netflix To Stop Biannual Viewership Reports, Opting Instead For Yearly Data Dump Amid Scrutiny Over Audience Retention

  • Netflix will publish audience data annually from 2027.
  • The change comes amid concern over returning-series viewership declines.
  • Netflix says later seasons are performing within expectations.

Netflix will stop publishing viewership reports twice a year and instead release a single annual engagement report from the first quarter of 2027. The company says the move will keep attention on revenue and operating profit, but it reduces the frequency of publicly available audience data as Netflix…

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One man’s hunger strike changed India’s map. Can it still change politics?

  • Hunger strikes remain deeply embedded in Indian political protest.
  • Sriramulu’s death helped create Andhra and reshape India’s map.
  • Wangchuk’s fast has renewed concern over protest and health risks.

Hunger strikes have repeatedly shaped Indian politics, most notably when Potti Sriramulu’s 58-day fast in 1952 helped secure a separate Andhra state for Telugu speakers and contributed to India’s later linguistic reorganisation. The article argues that this legacy, rooted in religious traditions and amplified by Mahatma Gandhi, explains…

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Son charged with murdering father after allegedly setting him on fire outside Sydney home

  • Son charged over father’s alleged killing in Sydney
  • Police allege the father was set on fire
  • The allegations have not been proven in court

A man has been charged with murdering his father after police alleged that he set him on fire outside a home in Glenmore Park, in Sydney’s west. The case is serious because it concerns an alleged fatal attack within a family and is now proceeding through the criminal…

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Sudanese channel boat pilot who was identified by his garish festive jumper is jailed

  • Sudanese man jailed for piloting overcrowded Channel dinghy
  • Boat carried 71 people, including an infant
  • Distinctive jumper helped officials identify him

Bol Chuol, a 27-year-old Sudanese man, has been jailed for two years after admitting endangering lives by piloting an overcrowded small boat across the English Channel. The case highlights the dangers of crossings in unsuitable vessels and the use of the new offence targeting people who pilot such…

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Mother wins fight to reopen inquest into son’s ‘death in TikTok challenge’

  • Mother succeeds in reopening inquest into son's death.
  • Death reportedly linked to a TikTok challenge.
  • Case underscores concerns over risks of viral online challenges.

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…

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Save $400 Off the Top-of-the-Line 32″ ASUS ROG Swift 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

  • The $400 Amazon discount has expired.
  • The monitor had fallen to about $899.
  • It offers 4K, 240Hz QD-OLED performance.

An Amazon deal on ASUS’s 32-inch ROG Swift PG32UCDMR 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor has expired, according to an update to IGN’s article. The offer had reduced the monitor by $400, illustrating the continued premium pricing of high-end OLED gaming displays despite periodic large discounts. The monitor was…

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Andy Burnham’s government expected to remain neutral on assisted dying despite pressure from supporters – as fresh bid to legalise controversial practice launched

Andy Burnham's government is expected to remain neutral on the issue of assisted dying, resisting calls from supporters of reform to take an official stance, as a fresh campaign to legalise the practice has been launched. The move reflects the continued sensitivity of assisted dying as a policy…

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SWFC News: Wednesday edging in on signing of 184-appearance Championship midfielder – thestar.co.uk

  • Wednesday reportedly near experienced Championship midfielder
  • Player has made 184 Championship appearances
  • Deal has not been confirmed

Reports suggest Sheffield Wednesday are close to signing a midfielder with 184 Championship appearances. If completed, the move would add experience to Wednesday’s options in the centre of the pitch. The available article text does not identify the player, proposed terms or timing of a deal. The report…

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Four out of every 100 obese people are likely to be unemployed ‘solely because of their weight’

  • 4% of obese people reportedly unemployed purely due to weight
  • Suggests weight-based discrimination affects job prospects
  • Adds to debate on obesity-related bias in employment

A new analysis suggests that around four in every 100 obese people are unemployed specifically because of their weight, rather than for other reasons such as skills, experience or economic conditions. The finding points to weight-based discrimination as a measurable factor in employment outcomes, adding to concerns about…

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Defiant Hegseth Army Chief clears Blue Angels pilot who sent beachgoers diving for cover: ‘No firings’

  • Blue Angels pilot cleared after low pass scared beachgoers
  • Army leadership says no firings will follow the incident
  • Move backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The US Army has cleared a Blue Angels pilot of wrongdoing after an incident in which a low-altitude pass over a beach sent onlookers scrambling for cover, with officials confirming there would be no disciplinary action or firings. The decision, backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, closes…

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