Archive of Our Own says fanfiction site could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident
AO3 says no fanworks were deleted but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed, affecting a major hub of fan-created work.
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Anthropic updates Claude Code to block recreation of existing video games
The change bans recreations of specific existing games in Claude Code while still permitting original titles and genre games.
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YouTube restores EWU's monetization days after true crime channel was demonetized
The channel was reinstated into the YouTube Partner Program after being removed for breaking the platform's content restrictions, an example of creator monetiza
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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over Halloween costume depicting homelessness
Stewart issued a statement saying homelessness is 'something that I care deeply about' after criticism of her costume choice.
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Rockstar reportedly partnering with Nike and Travis Scott on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported collection would launch alongside Grand Theft Auto 6, extending the game's marketing into apparel in a brand tie-in built around a creator-adjacent
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Fortnite adds rare Pirate Shop chest reward that makes the entire Item Shop free for 14 days
Battle Royale chests can now roll the prize, which carries limits, marking an unusual in-game monetization giveaway.
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FBI warns trading card shops after thieves use stolen credit cards to buy Pokemon cards
Seven New Jersey stores were targeted, highlighting fraud pressures in the booming collectible card market.
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Super Mario Bros. speedrunner Niftski sets new world record in 4:54.299, within 2 frames of perfect run
The run, performed in a Mario costume on Halloween, leaves human runners roughly 33 milliseconds from the theoretical limit.
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EA FC YouTuber Dedeco dies at 33 weeks after his wedding
The Brazilian creator's death came shortly after his marriage and the announcement that he was going to become a father.
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YouTuber banned from Massachusetts after allegedly dragging protected great white shark onto beach
Authorities say the creator captured the protected shark and pulled it ashore for photographs.
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Valkyrae pushes back on viewers demanding she play GTA RP instead of CS2
The streamer responded to fans urging her to switch games while she grinds for a 16,000 rating in CS2 Premier.
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Fitness influencer Liam Fitzgerald dies at 29 after motorcycle crash
The Miami-based creator's partner announced his death following the crash.
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Woman arrested after blocking Uber delivery robot's path in anti-robot protest
She was detained for repeatedly blocking self-driving delivery robots and refusing to let an Uber Eats machine pass.
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Meta launches app that uses AI to plan users' outfits of the day
The new consumer app extends Meta's AI features into personal styling.
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Star Trek Online players hold in-game vigil for Patrick Stewart and seek permanent tribute
Thousands of players gathered to honor the actor and are calling for a lasting Captain Picard memorial in the game.
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Pokemon world champion Junglebook selling 2022 championship trophy for $400,000
He described the trophy as pristine and said it had only been held by him during the 2022 awards ceremony.
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YouTuber JaackMaate dropped from Christmas event after complaint over 2014 'edgy' videos
Organizers removed the creator from the event's lineup following a single complaint about older content.
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Starbucks explores AI that personalizes drive-thru menus for returning customers
The technology would recognize customers and display tailored digital menus based on who is ordering.
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