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‘Niu Lai,’ the $200 Chinese Animated Film Taking Social Media by Storm, Might Be ‘The Room’ for a New Generation

Plus: some reflections on D23's animation announcements.

'Vector for antisemitism' platformed on media network that got government grant

Reddit vs. Rigetti Computing: Which High-Growth Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026, the Social Media Giant or Rising Quantum Computing Company?

New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16

The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilizing existing account information and facial technology.

New Zealand to consider banning children under 16 from social media

Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that ⁠seeks to ban children ⁠under ​16 from using social media,

Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions

Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to stay out of the tensions between Israel and Turkey.

New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.

Hanashi Media Licenses The Hated Prince's Do-Over, The Sage of the Forbidden Library, 6 More Light Novels

Company to release Living the Slow Life as a Demon Lord, Shimotsuki-san Has a Thing for a Background Character , more light novels in English

What Is Comedian Emil Wakim’s NYQ?

On a scale from the Comedy Cellar to the basement of Sahadi’s, what is Lebanese stand-up Emil Wakim’s NYQ?

'Vector for antisemitism' platformed on media network that got government grant

Singapore: Independent rights experts urge immediate end to ‘unlawful use’ of death penalty

Independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts on Tuesday condemned the execution of at least 16 people in Singapore for drug-related offences this year and urged the country to end its “continued and unlawful use of capital punishment.”

Social media firms should remove dangerous driving videos, minister says

Defence minister Luke Pollard says "there's no place" for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads.

How Jonathan Haidt turned the fight over kids and social media into a political movement

How Jonathan Haidt turned the fight over kids and social media into a political movement lead image

Ohio Man Is Ordered to Post TikTok Apology After Poaching Conviction. He Had Been “Bragging About His Hunting Skills” on Social Media

Carter Hickey pled guilty to 17 counts of poaching and had wildlife violations in 17 different states The post Ohio Man Is Ordered to Post TikTok Apology After Poaching Conviction. He Had Been “Bragging About His Hunting Skills” on Social Media appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions

Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.

CRSHMARKET goes viral: You can now bet on what happens next in a livestream. Social media thinks that’s a nightmare

Prediction markets already get a bad rap online from some social media users, and now a new app that blends livestreaming and live betting is unleashing a new wave of social media outrage. In a poll earlier this year , 29% of Americans said they viewed the growing popularity of p

Former Supreme Court judge flags ‘silence’ of journalists over media laws

Former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy called upon journalists to mount a collective fight to protect their rights by seeking wider support from society

Why social media algorithms feed you posts you dislike

Do your social media accounts feed you content that reflects your core beliefs and guiding principles? Our new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with yo

Lymphatic walking: the social media trend explained

Social media claims a special walking technique can boost your lymphatic system. Here’s what’s actually backed by evidence.

Original reporting key to regaining public trust in media: N. Ram

Move over, credit cards: Social-media stars are tapping magic wands to buy things

Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.

China’s media slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

China’s media said India should avoid turning border issue into a larger dispute, as such actions could stifle the improving political ties between the two countries

New season, new haircut: Erling Haaland ditches iconic long hair for new season

Erling Haaland shared his latest viral social media post, showing him cutting his long blonde hair in favour of a buzz cut.

Amid rising criticism, Good Good Golf pulls video

Good Good Golf, the title sponsor of a PGA Tour event this fall, posted and then deleted a video for a Callaway driver in which a man shoves to the ground a woman who was reaching for his driver, and the company later posted a statement on social media.

ECB investigates Brydon Carse handcuff video

A short video of Carse surrounded by police officers with his arms behind his back in handcuffs, speaking to his Durham team-mate, circulated on social media

Erling Haaland ditches iconic long hair for new season

Erling Haaland shared his latest viral social media post, showing him cutting his long blonde hair in favour of a buzz cut.

This Chinese movie’s terrible animation is an unwitting beacon of the anti-AI movement

Moviegoers will often flock to the cinemas for one of two reasons: in response to viral clips on social media, like in the case of Obsession , or because of the draw of a star-studded cast and director, like for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey . But as summer comes to a close, Ch

August Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors. The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, usin

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

‘How to Divorce During the War’ Review: Lithuanian Sundance Winner Turns a Marriage Crisis Into a Darkly Funny War Drama

Andrius Blaževičius' film contrasts the divorce between a struggling filmmaker and a media executive with the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

ENHYPEN Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide + Surpasses 1.7 Million 1st-Day Sales With “THE SIN : BLISS”

ENHYPEN’s latest comeback is off to a chart-topping start! On August 21, ENHYPEN made their return with their new mini album “THE SIN : BLISS” and its catchy title track “Bloody Paradise.” Immediately upon their release, both the mini album and the song shot to the top of iTunes

Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the most important races

As is tradition, Mercedes organises a special media session with Wolff and representatives of the Dutch press at Zandvoort. In recent years, those roundtables have often produced some eye-catching comments, much to the amusement of Mercedes team members as well. Two years ago at

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Lewis Hamilton rebounds to fifth after Ferrari fixes Friday struggles

Lewis Hamilton says he is "much happier" with his Ferrari after qualifying fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix compared to Friday's sprint shootout, and is "excited" for the race. “I was much, much happier with the car,” he told the media on Saturday evening, having endured a difficul

Upendra Joins Cast as Teja Sajja, Shanaya Kapoor, Suparn S. Varma’s Sequel Titled ‘Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Kannada cinema superstar Upendra has joined the cast of “Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl,” the sequel to the hit “Zombie Reddy,” in a powerhouse role, India’s People Media Factory has confirmed. The announcement, made on star Teja Sajja’s birthday, also confirms the film’s cast and creative

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

How to AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to your TV

If you want to display media from your phone on a TV screen, you'll need to follow these steps to use AirPlay or screen mirroring.

Tomb Raider King ‒ Episode 7

In Jaeha we get a novel and practical character concept that fits within the setting’s power system, but the show finds a way to immediately squander that potential.

Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s

Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff typically is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar. F1’s hist

Internal inquiry on into police 'hosting' ED attack case-accused during official Onam celebrations

Social media reels of CPI(M)’s former Corporation councillor and prime accused in the case, along with other accused, taking part in the celebrations in front of the station house went viral. The episode became a major source of embarrassment for the UDF government. Home Minister

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Prior permission mandatory for protests and rallies, says Ranchi Deputy Commissioner

Ranchi Police urges citizens to not believe any news, video, message, or information being circulated on various social media platforms without verification

Guenther Steiner urges Cadillac to abandon 2026 F1 car development

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Cadillac should immediately abandon development on its maiden 2026 Formula 1 machinery and shift its resources towards the 2027 car. Cadillac entered the championship at the start of 2026 with the experienced driver line-up of

Jessica Williams Talks Shrinking and Her Viral SAG Moment with Harrison Ford

The comedian-turned-actress talks about having creative freedom on set and reflects on her time being mentored by Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'.

Steven Thrasher on the Killing of Jason Arday

Though I have been mostly offline for my annual summer social media sabbatical, I watched the Jason Arday story unfold with increasing horror over the last couple of weeks. With hundreds of stories in traditional media, along with many people

The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo

The most common form of sexism was the systematic delegitimization of women in public life. Two-thirds of all sexist comments sought to undermine women’s participation in politics, media, or public debate.

Stop! That! Train! review – an amiable watch marred by egregious creative decisions

It wouldn’t be a bad thing if this was the last piece of Drag Race media you ever see. ]]>

Crans-Montana bar owner detained over alleged domestic abuse

The owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at L

Congo, M23 rebels agree to peace roadmap

Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.

Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace

Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.

A Joke Website That Pairs Artists With Pieds-à-terre Might Go Legit

A comedian vibe coded Aura Investments into existence; thousands of submissions later, she’s considering how to make it a reality.

Six justices, five techniques: writing lessons from the 2025-26 term

I’ve spent two decades mining Supreme Court opinions for writing techniques that can inspire advocates, too. The best examples rarely feature the snarky or witty lines made for social media. Instead, they model how to navigate the toughest problems in legal reasoning: how to make

This iOS 27 Shortcut Stopped My Mindless Scrolling

I could just delete the addictive social media apps, but what’s the fun in that?

Drake’s Appearance at Ella Langley’s Show Has Fans Wondering About a Collab

Drizzy recently praised the country star on social media.

Why oil markets are ignoring Trump's "truths"

Data: Roll Call, Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Oil price changes in response to President Trump's social media posts about the Iran war have been shrinking over time, an Axios analysis shows. Why it matters: Oil price changes ripple throughout the U.S.

Florida's Angie Nixon isn't the socialist you've heard about

Immediately after her shocking upset in Florida 's Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon made clear she isn't really a socialist — even though she'd just joined the Democratic Socialists of America. Why it matters: Nixon's win is being cast as a DSA victory , but the

Scalpel3: A High-Performance Data Carving Architecture for Recovery of Fragmented Files

arXiv:2608.20363v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: File carving recovers files from raw storage media without relying on filesystem metadata, a key capability in digital forensics, data recovery, and digital exploration. Traditional tools such as Foremost, Scalpel v1/2, and PhotoRec

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn

As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.

Snaps, Likes, and Shares Are Teaching Teens About the Dangers of Guns

In 2022, when the violence prevention organization Project Unloaded launched its first social media-focused campaign, its leaders had one goal: to challenge the notion among young people that guns make people more safe. Four years later, they’ve reached a conclusion: Social media

Slayyyter Nails Hole Cover, To Courtney Love’s Delight

Courtney Love is now employed by Slayyyter. Well, only metaphorically. For Triple J's Like A Version, the Midwestern pop artist covered "Violet" from Hole's 1994 opus Live Through This . Love responded on social media with praise: The post Slayyyter Nails Hole Cover, To Courtney

Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss

The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.

AI mapping reveals hidden stage of Arctic freeze with climate implications

As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn't immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing point for days or even weeks in a phase called the zero curtain. In a new NASA-led study, researchers produced high-resolution maps of the A

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy

The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly.

Fake GTA VI ISO circulates on the internet a few days after leak, internet sleuths claim 113GB download is padded malware — testers claim file is 99.99% empty z

A GTA gaming enthusiast highlighted on social media that a 113GB GTA VI ISO file is being shared online and asked their followers to “take one for the team” to confirm if it’s a valid build of the game. X user @GTAGolden_ did not mention where they saw the file, but it’s alleged

Jeff Jarvis on Mark Twain, America’s First Celebrity Author and Publisher

In the history of the invention of the typesetting machine and the consequent birth of mass media, Mark Twain is the Zelig of our tale, returning frequently as a typesetter in his brother’s ratty newspaper; as a tramp printer witnessing

Jadavpur University clash: Inquiry panel chief resigns, varsity to appoint new committee head

"I informed the Jadavpur University vice-chancellor immediately after receiving the communication about my appointment. I am currently in Delhi, and the inquiry would require regular interactions with the people who were present on the campus during the incident," says Professor

DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks

Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting

Tamil Nadu Speaker bans prior publication of issues to be raised under Rule 55 and 56 of Assembly

Says the issues must be admitted by the Speaker before being released to the media or publicised on social media

Amravati hospital fire: Saw infants covered in black ash, recalls parent

Relatives of some children admitted to the hospital also claimed that the ward’s water spray system failed to function and said it should have been activated immediately when the fire broke out

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups

Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

Here's Where Used Cars Are The Most (And Least) Affordable

The cost of a used car can vary wildly based on where in the U.S. you're looking for it. Here are the states with the highest and lowest median prices.

NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s

NAACP President Derrick Johnson bashed the Navy Friday following reports that it planned to rename an aircraft carrier, named after a Black WWII war hero, and had considered President Trump’s name as a replacement. Johnson wrote in a social media post that the alleged talks surro