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GameStop shares surge as Roaring Kitty drops livestream hints

Keith Gill, who is believed to be behind the Roaring Kitty YouTube channel, who helped spark the orginal GameStop rally, could be expanding further on his bullish stance on GameStop in an upcoming livestream.

Health news

Can pink noise enhance deep sleep and memory recall?

Thousands of people listen to coloured sounds on platforms like YouTube and through meditation apps.

Tech News

TikTok and YouTube show toxic content in just 23 minutes to teen boys

A new study looked at how long it took for TikTok and YouTube Shorts to recommend misogynistic content to the accounts of young men.

Culture news

How did these 90s one-hit-wonders become most played artist ever?

Yes, you read correctly. Rednex, the 90s Eurodance band, have broken a YouTube record to beat Adele's best efforts. And now, their hit ‘Cotten Eye Joe’ has been heard by 4% of the world's population.

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Tech News

Platform rules to apply this month as member states lag on oversight personnel

The Digital Services Act, Europe’s platform rules, will apply to all companies later this month, but the majority of EU countries still haven't appointed national regulators or transposed the rules into domestic law.

Climate

A third of UK teens think climate crisis is ‘exaggerated’, poll finds

Climate denial on YouTube has taken a ‘disturbing shift’, according to a new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate.

Culture news

Why German companies are cutting ties with a perfume influencer

German companies are cutting ties with perfume influencer Jeremy Fragrance over pictures he took with right-wing extremists.

Lifestyle

Why people aren't watching movies properly anymore?

Too much to watch, too little time? An influx of movie and TV summaries on TikTok and YouTube are altering the way we consume traditional media.

Culture news

YouTube creators: Disclose AI use or face suspension

YouTube said creators that don't disclose their use of AI tools to make “altered or synthetic” videos face penalties - including content removal or suspension.

United Kingdom

Antisemitism rampant online since Hamas’ attack, report finds

New research by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue found that in the days after Hamas' attack antisemitic comments on conflict-related YouTube videos increased by 4963%.

Culture news

Russell Brand: YouTube channel demonetised after assault allegations

YouTube has suspended adverts on the comedian's videos, while tour promoters postpone upcoming live dates. The comedian has also been dropped by his talent agency.

Living

Fact check: Are TikTok animal rescue videos always real?

Rescue videos receive millions of views online but they are often staged and cause serious psychological and physical harm to the animals.

Culture news

He’s fur real: The man going viral for his first walk as ‘human dog'

"This is my hobby, so I will carry on. It makes me happy and other people happy, too."

Culture news

AI-generated ‘Heidi’ trailer goes viral and is the stuff of nightmares

A trailer – created by AI – for a non-existent Heidi movie is going viral. For the love of all that’s good and pure, proceed with caution.

Culture news

How YouTuber Colleen Ballinger became the Internet's most hated

Fans accused the YouTuber of allegedly grooming them, so she responded with a ukulele song.

Italy

Italy: Five-year-old boy killed during YouTube driving challenge

The accident occurred when a Lamborghini SUV crashed into a family car in Rome on Wednesday evening. The YouTubers were attempting to drive for 50 hours straight,

Culture news

Renaissance woman: The resurgence of Paris Hilton

Heiress, businesswoman and all around icon Paris Hilton was the star of the 2000s until her friend Kim Kardashian grabbed the public's attention - but now Hilton is back with a memoir and more popularity than ever

Climate

Google is profiting from climate change denial videos, report claims

The tech giant is reportedly still running ads on climate disinformation content, despite policies against it.

Food and Drink

YouTuber braves French protests to find Paris' best croissant

The streets are on fire, but that won't stop the intrepid Luis Sal from travelling across Paris to find the city's best pastry shops.

Football Now

How is the way we consume football changing?

In partnership with Media City

It’s the world’s most popular sport, and in 2023 more football games are being broadcast globally than ever before. But how is the way we consume the game changing?