YouTube released a report on Tuesday that shows just how influential the creator economy has become. YouTube says that its creative ecosystem contributed over $55 billion to the US GDP and supported more than 490,000 full-time jobs, according to research by Oxford Economics. When YouTube talks about its creative ecosystem, it’s not just talking about…
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Messenger Email Renad Attallah, an 11-year-old Palestinian girl better known as “Renad from Gaza”, who has captivated the attention of more than 1.3 million people on social media thanks to her viral cooking videos, has shared a message of thanks for Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. In a post on Instagram,…
With the NBA and NHL both taking off days before resuming their championship series, Major League Baseball takes center stage in the sporting landscape Tuesday. All 30 teams are in action across a 15-game slate with some compelling matchups. Most notably, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres meet for the second game of…
The police in Northern Ireland have condemned an outbreak of disorder in the town of Ballymena on Monday night in which 15 officers were injured and houses and shops were set on fire. Officers came under “sustained attack” for several hours, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, which said in a statement that…
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The 2025 BET Awards, held at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted again by the irrepressible Kevin Hart, delivered a night of unforgettable triumphs, heartfelt tributes, and historic milestones. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the undisputed king of the evening, sweeping five awards—including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip Hop…
A French teaching assistant died on Tuesday after being stabbed several times during a bag search at a middle school in France. The police quickly arrested a 14-year-old student at the school in Nogent, a small town in northeastern France, according to the local authorities. Students, many of whom were in a state of distress…
The City Section held its annual football coaches meeting Monday in the Rams’ locker room at SoFi Stadium, and the newest head coach was introduced. It’s 33-year-old James Boyd, who was a star quarterback and four-sport athlete at L.A. Jordan during his high school days, signed with USC as a defensive end and is returning…
Gorilla Gourmets Really Dig Their Truffles, Study Finds Researchers followed gorillas for years to uncover truffle-hunting behavior—and it may be socially transmitted By Rachel Nuwer edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Soil-scratching gorillas. Gaston Abea remembers his grandfather telling him that the gorillas living near their village in the northern Republic of the Congo were digging…
Ninja Gaiden 4 was one of several games that Xbox showed off in its games showcase over the weekend. And during its Summer Game Fest-adjacent in-person preview event, I got the chance to play it for myself. I’ve never played Ninja Gaiden before and was skeptical that the game’s generic dark aesthetic, which feels straight…
