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Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'
Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.BBC News - 4d -
Why some are lashing out at the Super Bowl's pre-game ceremony
The Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has sparked social media-fueled backlash in the lead-up to Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans.NBC News - 4d -
Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr issues statement after death of mother and her husband in France
Kerr’s mother, Dawn Searle, and her partner Andrew were found dead at their rural home in south-west France on Thursday. A former Hollyoaks actor has said he is “grieving the tragic loss” of his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Wales pair Williams and Jenkins ruled out of Italy game
Lock Freddie Thomas makes his first Test start and Blair Murray takes over at full-back following late withdrawals in Italy.BBC News - 4d -
For Super Bowl broadcasters, game 'boards' are an indispensable booth secret
For Super Bowl play-by-play broadcasters Jim Nantz, Joe Buck, Al Michaels, game cards or "boards" play a vital part in the storytelling process during games.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
This Forgotten Nintendo Switch Game Can Level Up Your Workouts
Ring Fit Adventure can help you hit your fitness goals if you’re allergic to the gym.Wired - 4d -
Central Michigan visits Marshall after Morson's 24-point game
Central Michigan takes on the Marshall Thundering Herd after Madi Morson scored 24 points in the Chippewas' 75-48 victory against the Ohio BobcatsABC News - 4d -
Akron visits Georgia Southern following Brown's 32-point game
Akron visits the Georgia Southern Eagles after Shelbee Brown scored 32 points in the Zips' 70-64 loss to the Western Michigan BroncosABC News - 4d -
Radford visits Longwood after Moss' 21-point game
Radford visits the Longwood Lancers after Jarvis Moss scored 21 points in the Highlanders' 78-75 loss to the High Point PanthersABC News - 4d -
Oregon plays No. 9 Michigan State on 3-game road slide
Oregon Ducks (16-7, 5-7 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (18-4, 9-2 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -8; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: ...ABC News - 4d -
Sacramento State visits Idaho following Holt's 32-point game
Sacramento State Hornets (6-17, 2-8 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (10-14, 5-6 Big Sky) Moscow; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vandals -7.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento ...ABC News - 4d -
Georgetown hosts Seton Hall after Peavy's 27-point game
Seton Hall Pirates (6-17, 1-11 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (14-9, 5-7 Big East) Washington; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoyas -10.5; over/under is 132 BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown ...ABC News - 4d -
Holy Cross hosts Boston University following Brewster's 25-point game
Boston University visits the Holy Cross Crusaders after Miles Brewster scored 25 points in the Terriers' 87-65 win against the Navy MidshipmenABC News - 4d -
I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult | Barney Ronay
As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship. Two summers ago, with interest in the England Test team’s seductive new ...The Guardian - 4d -
Woman Arrested in Connection With Super Bowl Reporter’s Death
Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, was found dead in a hotel room near New Orleans. A woman he was last seen with has been charged with stealing his credit card and phone.The New York Times - 5d -
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison receiving death threats in aftermath of Luka Doncic trade, per report
Dallas is beefing up security ahead of its home game against the Rockets on SaturdayCBS Sports - 5d -
Mavericks reportedly beef up security after death threats against GM Nico Harrison in wake of Luka Dončić trade
The Mavericks fan base is unsurprisingly not taking the Luka Dončić trade well.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death
Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.NBC News - 5d -
British couple named after deaths at French home
Police are investigating after the bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were found by a neighbour.BBC News - 5d -
Get This 24-Inch Asus Gaming Monitor For Only $79
Walmart has a fantastic deal on an entry-level Asus gaming monitor right now. While supplies last--and it has already sold out once--this Asus Tuf 23.8-inch gaming monitor is only $79 . This ...GameSpot - 5d -
Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.
Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.The New York Times - 5d -
Big Game: Top DFS plays for Chiefs vs. Eagles
There's just one game left in the 2024 NFL season. Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski offers up his best plays.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Death of Telemundo reporter covering Super Bowl LIX leads to woman’s arrest
Police arrest woman caught fraudulently using Adan Manzano’s credit card after being seen leaving Louisiana hotel room where his body was found. A woman who has previously been accused of drugging ...The Guardian - 5d -
Steelers to host international game in Dublin, marking first NFL game in Ireland
Although Ireland has hosted a number of college football games, the trip to Dublin will be a first for the pros.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
River near Buenos Aires turns bright red after suspected industrial dye leak
Residents living near the Sarandí have long complained about pollution in the area. A small river in greater Buenos Aires was dyed a deep and worrying shade of red on Thursday after what is thought ...The Guardian - 5d -
Cyprus jails Syrian man over the death of a 3-year-old girl on overloaded migrant boat
A Cyprus court has sentenced a Syrian national to three years in prison after finding him guilty of causing the death by negligence of a 3-year-old girl from dehydration aboard an overloaded boat ...ABC News - 5d -
Snail Games will show up at GDC with new games and partnerships
Snail Games said it will show up at GDC with a lineup of updates, first-look reveals, and new partnerships to highlight its growth strategy.VentureBeat - 5d -
Jacques Audiard's strong prix game
With its 13 Oscar nominations, "Emilia Perez" adds to the scores of other laurels the filmmaker's thematically gritty, visually innovative works have collected over the years.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution
Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump ...The New York Times - 6d -
An industry waits for Grand Theft Auto VI to get a release date
Take-Two's stubbornness on refusing to date GTAVI makes sense for them, but other game makers are holding their breath in the meantime.VentureBeat - 6d -
Take-Two CEO bullish on his games but wary on tariffs | Strauss Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, talked about the latest plans the triple-A game publisher has with its upcoming titles and his view of possible tariffs on game consoles. I ...VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry
The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”The New York Times - 6d -
Digital Bandidos expands game publishing staff
Digital Bandidosannounced it has hired three new leaders as the company strengthens its ability to provide services for game developers.VentureBeat - 6d -
Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.The New York Times - 6d -
Candy Crush Solitaire debuts as 1st King game in a while
King has launched Candy Crush Solitaire around the world as the latest mobile game that carries the Candy Crush brand.VentureBeat - 6d -
Valorant esports snags Sony’s InZone gaming brand as partner
Sony’s InZone has signed on as the main partner of VCT EMEA, the esports tournament for Riot Games' Valorant.VentureBeat - 6d -
Gaming M&A dipped in 2024 but fundraising doubled | Quantum Tech Partners
Gaming mergers and acquisitions were down 3% to $11.5 billion in 2024, but fundraising doubled, Quantum Tech Partners said.VentureBeat - 6d -
Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023ABC News - 6d -
Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry
For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.Wired - 6d
