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A change to YouTube’s inclusion on the U.S. Billboard charts
After being removed in January 2026, YouTube data is returning to U.S. Billboard charts starting in 2027.
Intel ANV Lands Bitrate Control For AV1 Encoding
Hyunjun Ko of Igalia continues working on enhancing the Vulkan Video support in the Mesa ANV driver for better open-source video acceleration…
Buffalo Wild Wing’s reveals pickle menu and it even has a pickle margarita
Buffalo Wild Wings is going all in on pickles with a new limited-time menu featuring pickle-flavored wings, fried pickle chips, and even a pickle…
Call of Duty conversation sparks bomb scare forcing plane and airport terminal to evacuate
A Call of Duty player’s conversation caused a bomb scare at a California airport, forcing passengers to evacuate their plane and part of the terminal.
Taco Bell quietly tests Fire Piña Hot Dog on exclusive secret menu
Taco Bell has secretly been experimenting with a Fire Piña Hot Dog, and the unusual creation is just one of several bizarre new menu items.
LEGO is turning a fan-made Interstellar spaceship into an official set
LEGO has officially approved a fan-made Interstellar design and fans will be able to build their own spacecraft from Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi movie.
Man says he used technique from Detective Conan to save his life after car plunged into river
A man claims he survived a car accident by remembering a technique from Detective Conan, which showed him how to escape a sinking vehicle.
Chipotle is giving away free food to anyone with a tattoo for one hour only
Chipotle is bringing back its popular tattoo-themed buy-one-get-one-free promotion for Friday the 13th.
Car smashes into clothing store on livestream after driver falls asleep at wheel
A clothing store’s livestream took a terrifying turn when a car smashed through its front window, sending employees scrambling.
Toronto couple claim landlord is evicting them for “farting too much”
A Canadian couple and comedy duo are fighting to keep their home after claiming their landlord is trying to evict them over their excessive farting.
UK considering banning under 16s from eBay to “keep children safe”
The UK is considering banning children from using eBay, Vinted, and other online marketplaces that allow young users to interact with strangers.
Man fined hundreds of dollars after giving vape to quokka for photo
The photo appears to show a vape being placed against the animal’s mouth, although it remains unclear whether the quokka inhaled any vapor.
Costco’s $1.50 hot dogs being resold for $18 on black market delivery service
Costco’s iconic food court items are being sold on new delivery apps for a massive markup in price, with the iconic $1.50 hot dog and drink costing…
$300 dating app promises “marriage or refund” if you don’t find love
A Chinese dating app has a ‘marriage-or-refund’ guarantee after charging users $300 to sign-up and get one match at a time.
Hatsune Miku and Umamusume cars crash on first lap of professional race
A Hatsune Miku and an Umamusume racing car crashed into one another during a professional racing event in Japan, forcing both teams to retire early…
Pokemon Winds and Waves reportedly had 2026 launch planned before last-minute delay
The delay has had substantial repercussions on the wider franchise, including the anime series, according to the leaker.
Cruise ship pianist who went overboard rescued after floating in the ocean for 9 hours
A cruise ship employee who spent an estimated nine hours stranded in the Pacific Ocean was rescued by two fishermen.
Man goes viral making pizzas in his apartment that sell out in 30 seconds
A man making and selling pizza from a shared kitchen in his apartment has a massive waiting list of people wanting to buy a slice.
Japanese pizza chain apologizes after TikTok AI tool creates unauthorized Dr. STONE ad
PIZZA-LA has paused all TikTok advertising after an AI-powered feature generated an unapproved video for its Dr. STONE campaign.
Valorant team disqualified for cheating after knocking out Masters champion Derke
Riot has disqualified BONK from the VCT EMEA Kickoff Europe Qualifier after confirming a player used cheating software.
(PR) Maono Launches the PD500W Hybrid Microphone for Modern Creators
Maono, a leading global professional microphone brand, today announced the availability of the PD500W Hybrid Microphone, a professional dynamic…
Viral hawk that ate too many chickens is flying again after losing weight
In an update shared on Facebook, the wildlife center revealed that the bird has lost approximately 130 grams (4.6 oz) in a little over a month.
New accessibility tags come to YouTube Playables
See supported controls, visuals, and audio settings before hitting start with new tags on YouTube Playables.
World of Warcraft: Forever's seemingly stellar launch continues as it soars to the top of Twitch's most viewed games, beating out the likes of League of Legends and Zelda
World of Warcraft: Forever launched last night after a hugely successful beta, and it's not just players getting in on the fun.
Epic reveals Fortnite Pirate Shop Token odds after days of player backlash
Epic has revealed the Pirate Shop Token has a 1 in 137,500 drop chance after days of player backlash.
OBS Studio 33.0.1
33.0.1 Hotfix Changes Fixed a crash on startup when logged into a service integration [WizardCM] ( #554 ) Fixed a crash when logging into the Twitch…
“Kind of Big News”: How Sonny Side earned Best Ever Food Review Show an Emmy nom
Sonny Side discusses how Best Ever Food Review Show landed a Daytime Emmy nomination and why independent production fuels the channel’s global…
Store hires overnight guards after thieves steal $50,000 worth of Pokemon cards
A Tacoma card shop has hired overnight security guards after thieves used a pickup truck as a battering ram to steal around $50,000 in trading cards.
The evolution of web series on YouTube: Microdramas
Creators are turning YouTube Shorts into episodic microdramas. Discover how channels build multi-part mini-series and use new tools to publish…
Uncover the magic of ACOTAR with YouTube
Get ready for the new “A Court of Thorns and Roses” novel with special experiences and content on YouTube.
Survive Your Ideas Codes (November 2026)
Here’s where to find Survive Your Ideas codes for November 2026, including free Lucky Spins to help expand your item collection.
Inside YouTube's findings on generative video and personal creativity
A new YouTube Culture & Trends report shows how creators and hobbyists use generative AI video to express personal identity and connect over shared…
Why Lilly Singh is returning to sketch comedy on YouTube
Years after launching her Superwoman channel, Lilly Singh returns to YouTube sketch comedy to tell stories freely and build directly for her original…
Avery The Poke Kid’s dad breaks silence after death with plea to Pokemon Company
Avery The Poke Kid’s father has thanked fans for their support and asked Pokemon to help preserve his son’s legacy.
Burger King reveals 2026 Advent calendar that lets fans build their own mini restaurant
Burger King is bringing back its popular Advent calendar for the 2026 holiday season, this time allowing fans to build their own miniature version of…