Ethan Klein to give up all ownership and financial stakes in H3 and h3h3 after cheating admission
Ethan Klein said he is urgently working with wife and co-creator Hila to remove his ownership and financial stakes in their podcasts and joint ventures after sh
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Google updates privacy policy so Gmail, Photos and Drive data could inform targeted ads
The quiet policy change expands how personal data from Google's consumer services may be used for advertising, drawing scrutiny from privacy watchers.
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YouTube tests Shorts bonus program that pays creators for consistent upload schedules
The pilot adds a consistency-based earnings path for Shorts creators as YouTube prepares to raise the entry threshold for its Partner Program.
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Have you heard? PlaqueBoyMax vs. Trump, a ‘Cheese Tax’ lawsuit, and a subscriber guessing game.
Tubefilter's weekly industry snapshot covers PlaqueBoyMax's political push, a Cheese Tax lawsuit and a subscriber guessing game as examples of the creator econo
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PSA confirms FBI is investigating $1 million Pokemon and trading card heist; 6,400 items stolen
The full stolen list from the card grading company theft has been released as federal investigators take over the case, highlighting the growing value of collec
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders unionize after years of wage and working condition disputes
The squad's unionization follows prolonged complaints over low pay and conditions, adding to a broader wave of organizing among performers and creators.
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Influencer banned from two airlines after inflating life jacket during in-flight prank
The stunt during a safety demonstration led to bans from two major carriers, illustrating tightening consequences for engagement-driven airline pranks.
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Change.org redesigns with AI that turns TikTok posts into local activism tools
Under new leadership, the petition platform is trying to move beyond 'slacktivism' by converting short-form video content into community organizing campaigns.
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WWE legend Ric Flair shares health update after hospitalization following a fall in Tampa
The 77-year-old wrestling icon was hospitalized on October 23 after reportedly injuring his face in a fall.
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Apple's iPhone Duo fails JerryRigEverything durability test
The device's exterior held up initially under scratching but ultimately failed the teardown stress test, adding to scrutiny of the foldable's build.
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Museums in Glasgow remove Egyptian mummies from display over consent concerns
Two museums pulled the remains from public view citing ethical objections to displaying human bodies that cannot consent.
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Message in a bottle written by sisters 53 years ago returned to its author
The handwritten note, thrown into the ocean decades ago, resurfaced and brought back emotional memories for one of its writers.
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Convicted bank robber charged with new heists using the same 'old man' prosthetic disguise
A Florida man on supervised release faces accusations of two more robberies committed in the same mask he used before.
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Man rebuilds childhood PC to escape modern gaming prices, finds stranger's 30-year-old homework
Frustrated by hardware costs, the builder spent months sourcing vintage components and discovered an unexpected relic on the old drive.
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New Steam game Banana Life Sim challenges players to be a banana for 100 hours
The novelty title offers little gameplay beyond standing around as fruit, continuing Steam's run of absurdist meme games.
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Forbes profiles Voidpet cofounders Ben Awad and Linda Chen in games category
The listing highlights the founders behind the gamified mental health app in Forbes' games coverage.
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