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America's Cup extends entry deadline, opens door to more teams

FILE PHOTO: Sailing - 37th America's Cup - New Zealand v Britain - Barcelona, Spain - October 19, 2024 CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, Grant Dalton celebrates with teammates holding the Auld Mug trophy after winning the 37th America's Cup REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Sailing - 37th America's Cup - New Zealand v Britain - Barcelona, Spain - October 19, 2024 CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, Grant Dalton celebrates with teammates holding the Auld Mug trophy after winning the 37th America's Cup REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

Mattel builds He-Man movie buzz with new action figures

Mattel released its new Masters of the Universe toy line at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, on Jan 26, 2026.
Mattel released its new Masters of the Universe toy line at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, on Jan 26, 2026.

TikTok settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial against Meta, YouTube

TikTok - along with Meta, Snap and YouTube - faced allegations that its platform is fuelling a youth mental health crisis.
TikTok - along with Meta, Snap and YouTube - faced allegations that its platform is fuelling a youth mental health crisis.

Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial in US on youth addiction claims

The trial in California Superior Court is a test case for thousands of other lawsuits seeking damages for social media harms.
The trial in California Superior Court is a test case for thousands of other lawsuits seeking damages for social media harms.

Social media giants face landmark trial in US over addiction claims

The companies behind YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are being accused of addicting young users to content that has led to depression, eating disorders, psychiatric hospitalisation and even suicide.
The companies behind YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are being accused of addicting young users to content that has led to depression, eating disorders, psychiatric hospitalisation and even suicide.

YouTuber IShowSpeed hits 50m subscribers in Nigeria on Africa tour

US YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed (centre), was named as the Most Influential Creator of 2025.
US YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed (centre), was named as the Most Influential Creator of 2025.

BBC announces landmark ‘strategic partnership’ with YouTube

The BBC's deal with YouTube will see it produce tailor-made content targeting YouTube’s younger audiences.
The BBC's deal with YouTube will see it produce tailor-made content targeting YouTube’s younger audiences.

81-year-old becomes Minecraft streamer to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment

Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.
Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.

BBC to strike content deal with YouTube, FT reports

The BBC had reportedly agreed to pay the family £28,000 (S$48,400), according to the Jewish News.
The BBC had reportedly agreed to pay the family £28,000 (S$48,400), according to the Jewish News.

Alan’s Universe creator finetunes ‘secret sauce’ for YouTube hits

Alan Chikin Chow, creator of the YouTube series Alan’s Universe, at his production studio in Burbank, California.
Alan Chikin Chow, creator of the YouTube series Alan’s Universe, at his production studio in Burbank, California.

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