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GTA 6's Netflix trailer premiere was so popular it temporarily crashed the streaming service

Those eager to see GTA 6 's big Netflix reveal this evening were met with a "Something Went Wrong" message at the moment the video was meant to go live, with the rush to see Rockstar's latest open-world epic seemingly bringing the streaming service to its knees. Read more

Fool's Theory explains where The Witcher 3's expansion region Letten actually is, and it's close to the setting of The Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red properly revealed new Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past yesterday during Opening Night Live, confirming the new playable location as Letten, the place Geralt's best friend bard pal Dandelion comes from.

‘The Social Reckoning,’ ‘Cliff Booth,’ and ‘Artificial’ Had Reshoots. Why Is That a Disaster?

Are three upcoming films from major directors really in trouble, or has a six-month awards season made us dumber (not smarter) about film production?

Pokémon's Social Media Hacked to Promote Memecoin

No, it was not a promotion for the Team Rocket Base in Shibuya

Abramorama Acquires ‘Miss Represenation: Rise Up,’ Jennifer Siebel Newsom Documentary About Backlash Against Women In Social Media Age

EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to Miss Representation: Rise Up, director Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s examination of the “backlash against women in the age of AI, social media, and rising misogyny.” The company plans to premiere the film at IFC

Will Meta’s deal make social media safe for kids? Researchers are dubious

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02733-9 Nature talks to specialists about the changes coming to Facebook and Instagram, and whether there’s evidence they will help.

Uttarakhand HC declines to quash FIR against ‘Mohammad Deepak’, orders him to refrain from social media posts

Gym owner Deepak Kumar came into national focus after he confronted a group of right-wing activists accused of harassing an elderly Muslim shop owner and pressuring him to rename his store on January 26

Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears

With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.

Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation

Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government is considering allowing u

Pokémon's Social Media "Temporarily Compromised", Promotes Cryptocurrency

The Pokémon Company has now issued a statement. Ahead of the Pokémon World Championships, it seems the official Pokémon account on the social media platform 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) has been hacked. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Social Security Won’t Deposit a Dime Until You Turn 62. These 3 ETFs Pay You Every Month in Between

How Jonathan Haidt turned the fight over kids and social media into a political movement

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When will you get your Social Security check in September? See payment schedule. - Yahoo Finance

When will you get your Social Security check in September?

SUCI(C) stages protest over suspension of social security pensions

The protesters take out a rally from Kala Bhavan Grounds to the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad

What Meta’s All-New Social Media Guidelines Promise to Change for Teen Users

A major lawsuit has led Meta to change the rules again for young users on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s exactly what’s changing.

Inside the socialists' civil war over AOC and 2028

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He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

The Milk Check Went Straight to the Barn Loan. Social Security Said He Earned More Than He Thought.

MIT AI Report Calls for Alternative Grading, More Social Learning

MIT AI Report Calls for Alternative Grading, More Social Learning Emma Whitford Fri, 08/28/2026 - 03:00 AM Artificial intelligence is upending the MIT education, a committee has found.

He Never Sold His Silver Futures. The IRS Pretended He Did and Taxed More of His Social Security.

Mark Zuckerberg's Social Reckoning

Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/09/07/mark-zuckerbergs-social-reckoning Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49503134 Points: 10 # Comments: 3

State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes

Meta, the social media giant, will pay $1 billion and implement new child safety regulations on its platforms as part of a settlement with the state of Texas.

Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India

Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.

The Critical Social Security Decision You May Have to Make After Your Spouse Dies

How Messi broke Klose's World Cup goalscoring record

Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.

FIFA weighs new card amnesty rule that could change the World Cup

FIFA is considering granting an amnesty after the group stage of the 2026 World Cup to prevent yellow-card suspensions from piling up in key knockout matchups Leer

Rashford's goals send message to Flick: he wants to stay at Barcelona

The Englishman makes a final push in the season's closing games Leer

E’LAST Announces Disbandment

The group E’LAST is concluding their activities after six years since their debut.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Dax Dasilva Board Soleil Moon Frye’s Shifty Shellshock Doc

'Werewolf in the Waves,' shot predominantly on Frye's iPhone, centers on a reunion with Seth Binzer, aka Shifty, an old friend from childhood, a connection that evolved to a tragic love story amid his relapse.

Shuman joins Isles' ownership as limited partner

David Shuman has joined the New York Islanders' ownership group as a limited partner, subject to NHL approval.

Myles Garrett 'changing the culture' of Rams, even from the sideline

The veteran pass rusher's new teammates comment on the "incredible player," his presence and his impact on L.A.

All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: All-Star Punks Honor Ramones at 50

Travis Barker, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong, and CJ Ramone's Cretin Family lead concert tribute to punk group

Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group

The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.

Big Thief offers a glimpse at the power and wonder of creation

At a pair of surprise shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the beloved indie group was accompanied by an all-star crew of collaborators to preview a forthcoming triple album, Horsepower.

The Worlds-Exclusive Pikachu Plushes Are Being Listed For Hundreds Of Dollars And I’m Screaming Into The Void

I want my friend in a king costume for a reasonable price

"How can you allow this?" – Toto Wolff shares Niki Lauda story behind Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

When Toto Wolff held his annual media session with a select group of Dutch journalists at Zandvoort, one of the topics that came up was how a Formula 1 team can get the maximum out of a driver and, related to that, how much freedom a team principal should give a star driver.

What It Took to Bring Stellar Blade: Complete Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 + Over Five Minutes of Gameplay | gamescom 2026

Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is officially coming to Switch 2 in 2026 and, to help with the wait, we're sharing over five minutes of gameplay from this upcoming version and our chat with DongKi Lee, CTO at Shift Up, about what it took to bring this action-adventure title to Ni

The Dinner Party Has Left the Building

A few months ago, a small group gathered for a picnic during a retreat in upstate New York.

Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-w Nature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Was a Day Full of Superstars, Nonprofits, and Joy

On the ground at the inaugural event, which featured artists like Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sara McLachlan and Stevie Nicks and an inspiring social message

PlayStation’s State of Play returns this week, and the angry internet mob is waiting for it

Chat, are you seeing this? The post PlayStation’s State of Play returns this week, and the angry internet mob is waiting for it appeared first on Destructoid .

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Film Unveils 2nd Trailer, Theme Song Artist

Tōko Kirishima performs "Suihei-sen wa Boku no Furukizu finale"

Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP

Authorities in Australia said Wednesday that they arrested two men accused of participating in cybercrimes for TeamPCP, a prolific group of hackers that, over nine months, has carried out a relentless series of supply-chain attacks that infected more than 1,000 organizations worl

Brutally Honest Emmy Ballot: “‘DTF St. Louis’ Should’ve Been Called ‘WTF St. Louis,’” ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is “Far and Away the Best” Comedy on TV

This Emmy-winning member of the TV Academy’s producers peer group, granted anonymity in return for candor, also says 'Your Friends and Neighbors' is "a dumb show about entitled people," the "stereotypes" in 'Nobody Wants This" make him "uncomfortable" and "Jeff Bezos should stay

Hear Prince’s Previously Unreleased Song “Bestest Friend”

It's been just over a decade since we lost Prince, and it feels like we're only scratching the surface of the famously prolific artist's vast archives of unheard music.

How Is UnitedHealth Group's Stock Performance Compared to Other Healthcare Plan Stocks?

KATSEYE’s Sophia To Sit Out Europe Tour

KATSEYE’s Sophia will not be joining the group on their upcoming tour of Europe and the United Kingdom.

Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials

Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.

Katseye’s Sophia to Sit Out European Leg of ‘Wildworld’ Tour to Focus on Her Mental Health: ‘You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup’

Katseye member Sophia Laforteza will not be joining the group for the U.K.

Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator - Al Jazeera

Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator Al Jazeera Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC The Guardian Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credential

Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC - The Guardian

Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC The Guardian Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC CNN Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials

Friend-focused photo-sharing app Retro snags $21M

Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding.

For The Price Of A BMW 5 Series, You Could Buy A Whole Damn Train

This General Electric Genesis P32AC-DM locomotive, straight from the rails of the Metro-North Railroad, is just about the neatest thing I've seen on GovDeals.

Song Kang’s Childhood Friend Jang Gyuri Comes To His Defense At School In “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”

tvN’s upcoming drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” has shared a glimpse of Song Kang’s difficult school life.

El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized Saturday for comments he made following an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this year, as he seeks to ease concerns among Jewish voters ahead of the November election.

Liza Minnelli Pays Tribute To Friend Dolly Parton: “When I Was In Trouble? Dolly Knew It.”

Liza Minnelli has added herself to the fans and friends paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton, posting an emotional message on Instagram saying this week’s news was “devastating.” Beginning the message with her signature “Hey Kids,” Minnelli notes that she and the country music

Alabama Shakes Are Back — and Breaking New Ground — on ‘I Must Be Dreaming’

On the group's first album in more than a decade, the Shakes sound like old friends exploring new sounds

The discovery of the Great Barrier Reef's whale maternity ward

It started with a simple message: "This is the year to do something small for something huge." Now, 17 years later, the Whitsundays region has some of the best protection in the world for migrating humpback whales.

Viral ‘Oreogate’ mom drama was a paid AI ad and its creator won’t say if it was real

The viral Oreogate mom saga was a paid Suno partnership, but its creator has declined to confirm whether the explosive group chat was authentic.

LEGO Teases Five New Smart Play Pokémon, Arriving In 2027

Who's that Pokémon? During a Pokémon LEGO Smart Play demonstration at the second day of PokémonXP, the Lego Group announced new sets would be arriving in 2027 . Read the full article on nintendolife.com

GTA 6 leaker cashes out in $250,000 crypto rug pull just hours before Rockstar's official reveal — memecoin crashes as Cyberleek's 'anti-corporate' campaign end

The person or group behind nine days of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks cashed out of the $CYBERLEEK memecoin on Thursday, hours before Rockstar's Extended Look premiered on Netflix, according to on-chain data reported by CoinDesk .

The massive GTA 6 leaks might be done for good as Cyberleek cashes out nearly £200,000 from their crypto scheme

Mere hours before Rockstar Games revealed GTA 6 footage on its own terms, the hacker - or hacking group - behind the open-world game's massive leaks has pulled about $270,000 (or almost £200,000) out of their crypto scheme. Read more

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) vs. Paysafe Limited (PSFE): Which Fintech Stock has the Stronger Growth Story?

CRAVITY’s Serim To Miss Qingdao Fan Meeting Following Grandfather’s Passing

CRAVITY’s Serim will be unable to attend the group’s upcoming fan meeting in Qingdao following the passing of his grandfather.

Is BHP Group (BHP) the Missing Piece in NexGen Energy (NXE)’s $1 Billion Financing Plan?

When a Friend Steals Your Baby Name

“It was a family name that my entire girl group knew about, so when this particular friend announced she was going to use it, we were all shocked—especially because I was single at the time.”

Read Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO

Steve Jobs' successor carried the torch of the iPhone and built Apple into a global powerhouse with few rivals.

Rohingyas in Myanmar suffering ‘heartbreaking’ misery and cruelty

Members of the minority ethnic Rohingya Muslim group in Myanmar are “suffering, misery, and cruelty on multiple levels and across the country that is heartbreaking,” according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Administrators 'confident' of averting Bathla shutdown with last-minute loans

McInnes ban verdict over 'disgusting' comment revealed after Rangers appeal

Derek McInnes' immediate touchline ban has been reduced following Rangers' appeal.

Trump sending message to Iran with AI Kharg Island video, says Vance

Vice President Vance told reporters on Monday that President Trump was sending a message to Iran by posting what appears to be an AI-generated video of Iran’s Kharg Island being blown up.

SOB x RBE Reunion Set Canceled After Festival Organizers Say Team Was Threatened

The Vallejo, California rap group SOB x RBE broke up in 2019, the same year that former member Lul G was arrested for murder .

Democrats found their border message. ICE is another story.

They’re trying to balance a base furious at ICE with swing voters wary of abolishing the agency — a divide that could influence the midterms and the party’s path in 2028.

The ASBOwave and the Cultural Politics of Broken Britain

The far-right‘s increasingly hostile culture war against migrants echoes the fantasies of social collapse that weaponised British vigilante cinema in the 2000s. ]]>

Why it's so hard to apologize sincerely in a foreign language

When people apologize, they do more than acknowledge a mistake. They also reveal how they understand responsibility, ethics, social and moral norms, and their relationship with others. These things all differ widely between cultural contexts.

Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief comes under scrutiny

A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China

Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Took a Call From Donald Trump in the Middle of an All-Hands

The unexpected interruption came hours before the president wrote a congratulatory post on Truth Social about the company’s most recent earnings report.

How to Escape Group Chat Hell

Young adults are in more group chats than ever—sometimes more than 20 at a time. Here’s how to tame the chat madness.

Tim Cook’s parting message: Apple is in the hands of a product builder

Tim Cook’s farewell memo to Apple employees offers a glimpse at how he wants John Ternus to be seen: as a product builder with deep experience across the iPhone, Mac, AirPods and other major hardware lines