US Army battalion reportedly offers troops days off to play GTA 6 if they re-enlist
A US Army battalion is reportedly offering troops four days off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 as a bonus incentive to re-enlist.
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Zipline business takes legal action after TikToker demands money to delete misleading viral video
A zipline business has filed a police report and hired a lawyer after paying a content creator to remove a viral video that suggested someone was stranded.
Little Caesars brings back fan-favorite deal with pizzas for $4.99
Little Caesars is bringing back one of its familiar promotions as football season gets underway, offering customers a discounted pizza deal for a limited time.
YouTube is making a major change to how long-form video views are counted
YouTube is changing how it counts public views on long-form videos, with a view soon being registered as soon as a video begins playing.
Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts for customers wearing Pokemon merch
Krispy Kreme is giving Pokemon fans a reason to dig through their closets, with free donuts available to customers wearing merch from the franchise.
Fortnite’s Cyberpunk 2077 collab leak adds male V skin & iconic weapons
Fortnite might be getting a little futuristic after Epic Games announced that Cyberpunk 2077 would be coming to the battle royale for the third time.
Chipotle launches School Spirit BOGO with free entrees for back-to-school season
Chipotle is celebrating the back-to-school season with a new School Spirit BOGO deal, giving customers the chance to score a free entree simply by wearing their school gear.
Man who used huge donations to scam female streamers sentenced to 7 years over $3.4M fraud
A South Korean man posed as a wealthy businessman and showered female streamers with donations before defrauding victims of $3.4 million.
Cooper Flagg NBA patch reaches $3m bid but owner won’t sell one-of-one card
The man who pulled the one-of-one Cooper Flagg rookie patch NBA card is turning down big-time offers as he doesn’t want the money.
Bear breaks into woman’s home to steal KFC while she was asleep
A woman who had a bear break into her house said her biggest issue was the fact that the animal stole her KFC, never mind breaking in.
Massive Lego Super Mario leak reveals eight new sets for 2027
Super Mario is getting a ton of new Lego sets in 2027, after a major leak revealed eight new builds, and more of them are pretty affordable.
Florida man arrested for throwing dog poo at neighbor because it wasn’t picked up
A Florida man has been arrested after an altercation with his neighbor, which saw him fling dog poop at him and threaten to hit him with a children’s scooter.
Study finds more screen time can actually be good for children’s brains
An eight-year Finnish study found that children who accumulated more screen time tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers.
Apex Legends star ImperialHal says the game “sucks” now and has lost its identity
Apex Legends star ImperialHal has hit out at the battle royale, claiming it has lost its “identity” over the last year.
This restaurant is giving away free food if your dating life is a disaster
A fast food chain in the United States is looking to reward customers who have had a bad “summer situationship” with some free food, but there are some catches.
Post Malone actually plays his $2 million Magic: The Gathering card ‘One Ring’ in real game
Post Malone has put one of the most valuable Magic: The Gathering cards ever made into an actual game, three years after paying $2 million for it.
Ex-GTA dev reveals feature that was so “problematic” it needed to be removed
Former Rockstar Games developer Obbe Vermeij has revealed that they had a planned feature for GTA 4 that ended up being “problematic” and needed to be cut.
Scream and Until Dawn actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Scream, Until Dawn, and Kingdom Hearts actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father Skip Panettiere has announced.
Razer’s new floppy eared Pompompurin headset to join its wider Sanrio lineup
Razer is expanding its Sanrio gaming collection with the Kraken Kitty V2 BT Pompompurin Edition.
Man arrested at Tokyo airport after smuggling 200 lizards inside socks
A 23-year-old Mexican national has been arrested at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle around 200 lizards into Japan.
New website lets drivers check whether their license plate has been searched on Flock database
A new website allows users to check if their license plate has been searched through the Flock system database.
“Monkey whisperers” hired to stop monkeys disrupting badminton championship
A team of “monkey whisperers” have been hired to stop monkeys crashing the world badminton championships.
After 18 months of work Pokemon Gamma Emerald developer just wants it to be over
Developer behind Pokémon Gamma Emerald, a fan-made Generation 3 remake, has expressed frustration following its early access release.
Renovators uncover $10 million worth of gold hidden inside walls of home
Construction workers renovating a property in Belgium have discovered a hoard of gold bars and coins worth an estimated $10.4 million.
Woman livestreams herself vandalizing WWII Memorial before asking viewers to “make me look fancy”
Melissa Farris allegedly livestreamed herself vandalizing the World War II Memorial before asking viewers to edit and spread the footage.
Influencer says she risked her life for illegal silicone injections at friend’s house
Influencer Veronica Perasso says she risked her life by receiving illegal silicone injections at a friend’s home because she couldn’t afford surgery.
Nopixel V to come to Rockstar Games Launcher in closed beta test
NoPixel V, the next evolution of the flagship GTA roleplay server, will launch in closed beta on the Rockstar Games Launcher on September 8, 2026.
Reckless Ben infiltrates school tied to Paris Hilton abuse allegations as fake student
A YouTuber and his friend infiltrated a school intended for “struggling kids” as part of a new exposé documentary.
Chinese animated movie branded “worse than AI” goes viral after just 200 people see it
A Chinese movie has gone viral after making almost no money following its release, and for its animation that viewers have branded “worse than AI”.
Chris Hansen banned from Roblox live at CrimeCon during child safety demo with Schlep
Chris Hansen’s Roblox account was banned live at CrimeCon as he and Schlep demonstrated how strangers can approach users through the game.
Infamous ex-LSF mod banned from Reddit after attempting to attend company HQ event
Bryan “Stale2000” Wade, the controversial ex-LSF moderator, Reddit accounts were banned after he attempted to attend a meetup.
Kick streamer Santos Salazar arrested for attempted murder after domestic violence call
Influencer Santos Salazar was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police responded to a domestic violence call at a Los Angeles home.
Super Mario 64 is now playable on YouTube
Super Mario 64 is now playable in-browser thanks to a YouTube video that combines the site’s 360°-view spherical video player with closed captions.
The Challenge winner Tyler Duckworth found dead after neighbor reports water leak
Police found two-time The Challenge winner Tyler Duckworth dead in his apartment after a neighbor reported water leaking through the ceiling.
Influencer “Queen of the North” faces torture and kidnapping charges after arrest
Influencer Amelia Aguilera has been remanded in custody after a fresh arrest on charges including torture, kidnapping, and extortion.
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru reveal how they really feel about YouTuber GothamChess
Chess legends Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen took some brutal shots at GothamChess during a lie detector test at the Esports World Cup.
Pokemon Bank shutdown: Every Shiny, form and Ribbon affected
Pokemon Bank closes in February 2027, ending the official transfer path from classic games. Here is every species, form, Shiny, title, and Ribbon at risk.
World of Warcraft yanks rare mount from players who paid others to earn it for them
Blizzard is pulling the Mythic L’ura mount from WoW accounts tied to boosting, evne ones paid for in gold.
Sony ditches Astrobot for new sleep-deprived bear mascot meant to rival Hello Kitty
Sony wants to build a character empire to rival Hello Kitty, and a stressed-out bear named Nemu is its first contender.
Oreo launches Chicken & Waffles, Banana Pudding and Deep Fried cookies with special fan vote
Oreo is launching three wildly different cookie flavors at once, but fans will decide which one earns another run in 2027.
StubHub walks back BTS jab as fans point out it still sells Chris Brown tickets
StubHub deleted a TikTok aimed at BTS and walked it back after fans noted the marketplace continues to list tickets for Chris Brown concerts.
This island has free accomodation for anyone who will care for rescued pigs
If you want some free accommodation in Hawaii, then there is a pig sanctuary that needs workers and will put you up for a few months. Seriously.
Twitch streamer reading chat while driving takes 60 seconds to spot cops pulling him over
Twitch streamer Knut somehow failed to notice police trying to pull him over for around a full minute while he appeared to be reading chat behind the wheel.
High on Life VR lets you stroke your talking guns
High on Life is officially coming to VR, allowing you to battle aliens, explore the world, and… stroke your guns?
Kick streamer accused of assaulting rival and stealing bike during chaotic Japan streams
Kick streamer Ozemi is accused of assault and bike theft in Japan after livestream footage captured a clash with Nanatty and a disputed bicycle stunt.
Ryanair passengers strip off, vomit and pass out while stuck on hot plane without AC
Ryanair passengers stripped off, vomited, and passed out after spending more than an hour aboard a sweltering plane without air conditioning.
Warzone and Modern Warfare 4’s campaign are coming to the beta
Modern Warfare 4’s beta will feature both the new iteration of Warzone and a mission from the campaign.
Dollar Tree sued after at least 11 women allegedly targeted in “Dollar Tree Gooner” trend
A lawsuit accuses Dollar Tree of failing to protect shoppers after at least 11 women reported sexual assaults linked to the “Dollar Tree Gooner” trend.
Boat passenger who woke up polar bear with foghorn gets $5,000 fine
A boat passenger in the Arctic Ocean has been hit with a hefty fine after deliberately using a ship’s horn to wake a sleeping polar bear.
Limited-edition Budweiser is actually made with old baseball bats
Budweiser has made a limited-edition beer using old baseball bats, but don’t worry, you’re not going to find bits of wood in your drink.