Starting February 1st, 2027, YouTube will raise monetization requirements for its Partner Program to 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views, as the platform shifts toward a premium TV model.
A Scottish couple woke up to find a shirtless stranger in their Dundee Travelodge hotel bedroom after staff mistakenly handed him a key card, prompting an apology from the hotel chain.
Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel Can Nothing Save Us?, set in Trump-era America and shaped by Las Vegas, accelerationism and his own health routine. He also reflects on addiction, family, aging and the limits of the internet.
Over 100 artists, writers, and scientists, including New Order, urge the UK government to reverse £2.8m funding cuts for Jodrell Bank Observatory's e-Merlin network. The cuts threaten 28 jobs and vital astronomy research, impacting global projects and the UK's scientific standing.
HBO Max launches a TikTok-like vertical video feed called 'Shorts' and an experimental AI conversational search to enhance content discovery, following trends set by Netflix, Disney+, and Peacock.
Adriana Lima e la figlia 16enne Valentina Lima Jarić hanno ricreato un look abbinato in un video TikTok, con Valentina che ha truccato e vestito la madre. Il video ha ricevuto elogi dai fan per la somiglianza tra madre e figlia, che sembrano "sorelle gemelle".
Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, receiving a custom jersey and ring. Key players attended, but Mookie Betts and Kike Hernández notably did not, citing family and injury rehab, amidst controversy over ICE raids in Los Angeles.
La gouverneure de Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, a lancé le «Tokyo Cool Biz» encourageant les fonctionnaires masculins à porter des shorts pour réduire la climatisation. Cette mesure a déclenché une controverse au Japon, des internautes, notamment des femmes, exprimant leur dégoût face aux poils de jambes masculins et jugeant la politique injuste.
Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Cicekli was dismissed by presidential decree after photos of him in cycling shorts went viral, drawing criticism from some politicians for being inappropriate. The dismissal, lacking official explanation, has sparked a public campaign for his reinstatement.
Tokyo's "Cool Biz" initiative, introduced by Governor Yuriko Koike, encourages men to wear shorts at work to combat summer heat and save energy. The policy receives mixed reviews, with some enjoying comfort while others cite unfairness to women and "leg hair harassment."
Japan recorded its first "kokushobi" (cruelly hot day) with temperatures exceeding 40C in Gifu and Aichi prefectures, leading to new heat warnings. The rising heat has caused over 2,000 heatstroke deaths in 2024, impacted agriculture and sports, and prompted new "Cool Biz" clothing recommendations for office workers.
Tokyo's "Cool Biz" initiative, introduced by Governor Yuriko Koike, encourages men to wear shorts at work to combat rising summer temperatures and save energy. The policy receives mixed reviews, with some finding comfort and others raising concerns about gender fairness and "leg hair harassment."
The 'board short summer' trend for 2026, coined by Marie Claire, is gaining traction from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton to high street retailers. Inspired by surf culture, it features oversized shorts and a relaxed aesthetic, sparking debate between authentic surfers and fashion followers, while boosting secondhand sales.
Em 1962, a tenista brasileira Maria Esther Bueno causou polêmica em Wimbledon ao usar roupa íntima rosa sob um vestido branco. O incidente levou o tradicional clube a endurecer a regra do "predominantemente branco", que se tornou rígida.
YouTube, Birleşik Krallık ve ABD'deki sosyal medya yasaklama tartışmaları sürerken, Türkiye'de 9-18 yaş arası çocuklar için Gözetimli Çocuk Hesapları özelliğini kademeli olarak kullanıma sundu. Bu sistem, ebeveynlere çocuklarının YouTube deneyimini yaşa ve ihtiyaçlara göre şekillendirme, içerik seviyelerini belirleme ve kullanım süresini yönetme imkanı sunuyor.
Doosan Bears shortstop Park Chan-ho broke out of a protracted hitting slump, hitting his fourth home run and driving in four runs in a 5-0 win against the Lotte Giants. The free agent, who signed an 8 billion-won contract, expressed immense relief after struggling with pressure to justify his deal.
The Doosan Bears defeated the Lotte Giants 5-0 in a KBO game in Seoul, led by Park Chan-ho's four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and sophomore starter Choi Min-seok's six scoreless innings, marking his second consecutive shutout outing.
Andy Burnham, poised to succeed Keir Starmer, delivers a policy-heavy speech in Manchester, aiming to connect emotionally with voters by criticizing a broken Westminster system and promising devolution of power and resources, offering a message of hope and change.
YouTube has announced several new features for Shorts, including the complete removal of the dislike button, the introduction of a Clear Screen mode, and double speed playback. These updates aim to make the platform more intuitive, though the dislike button removal has drawn mixed reactions from users.
YouTube, kısa video platformu Shorts'a TikTok benzeri yeni özellikler eklediğini duyurdu. Güncellemeler arasında temiz ekran modu, 2x hız seçeneği ve beğenme yerine kalp simgesi bulunuyor. Ayrıca, platformdaki "beğenmeme" (dislike) butonu tamamen kaldırıldı.
YouTube is updating Shorts with features like adjustable video duration, double playback speed, a removed dislike button, a heart emoji for likes, and a 'Clear Screen mode' to hide on-screen elements. These changes aim for a more intuitive user experience.
Dolce & Gabbana presented its SS27 menswear collection amidst financial and past controversy, focusing on its signature "molto sexy" Italian aesthetic. Paul Smith also showcased his suiting expertise, highlighting a resurgence in tailored wear among younger demographics.
大馬歌手劉恩君的新歌《和光同塵》MV榮獲Top Shorts Film Festival「評審團特別獎」，展現跨足音樂與影像敘事的實力。她也獲邀登上台灣S2O潑水音樂節演出，以水藍色造型驚豔全場。
Thị trường áo cổ vũ bóng đá năm nay sôi động hơn kỳ World Cup trước, với nhiều thương hiệu tung ra mẫu mã đa dạng. Tại Trung Quốc và Đông Nam Á, người hâm mộ trẻ mua sắm theo nhóm và ưa chuộng phong cách retro thập niên 1990.
