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BBC News Live on YouTube: UK and US Access Explained
BBC News’ 24-hour YouTube trial is available in the UK and US. Here is the official channel, confirmed markets and how it differs from YouTube TV.
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New Smosh Cast Members in 2026: Who Joined and Where You Know Them From
Courtney Theophin, Eli Gonzalez, Emily Wirth and Tatyana Guchi joined Smosh's ensemble. Here's their background and why viewers may already recognize them.
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SBA Content Creator Guidance: What NAICS 5121 Does—and Does Not—Change
The SBA clarified classification for qualifying creator businesses. NAICS 5121 is an industry group, not automatic approval for loans, grants or contracts.
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TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026 Voting: Dates, Rules and Nominees
TikTok's country voting closes October 26. Here's how daily votes work, which creators are nominated and how country representatives differ from regional…
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LinkedIn In-Stream Ads: US Test, Creator Dashboard and Eligibility
LinkedIn is testing In-Stream Ads with selected US creators. Here is how access differs from the global dashboard rollout and US Advice…
Technology
YouTube Shorts Bonus Program: Who Gets Invited and What to Check
YouTube’s new Shorts bonus pilot is invite-only. Learn how invitations work, what counts toward monthly payments and why your own offer matters.
Technology
TikTok Shop Black Friday 2026: Dates and Creator Eligibility
TikTok Shop’s US Black Friday campaign runs November 11–30. Check the separate creator challenge calendar, invitation rules and account requirements.
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SBA Content Creator Guidance: What NAICS 5121 Does—and Does Not—Change
The SBA clarified classification for qualifying creator businesses. NAICS 5121 is an industry group, not automatic approval for loans, grants or contracts.
Technology
LinkedIn In-Stream Ads: US Test, Creator Dashboard and Eligibility
LinkedIn is testing In-Stream Ads with selected US creators. Here is how access differs from the global dashboard rollout and US Advice…
Technology
YouTube Shorts Bonus Program: Who Gets Invited and What to Check
YouTube’s new Shorts bonus pilot is invite-only. Learn how invitations work, what counts toward monthly payments and why your own offer matters.
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New Smosh Cast Members in 2026: Who Joined and Where You Know Them From
Courtney Theophin, Eli Gonzalez, Emily Wirth and Tatyana Guchi joined Smosh's ensemble. Here's their background and why viewers may already recognize them.
Culture News
TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026 Voting: Dates, Rules and Nominees
TikTok's country voting closes October 26. Here's how daily votes work, which creators are nominated and how country representatives differ from regional…
Culture News
TwitchCon San Diego 2026: Dates, Show Hours and New Events
TwitchCon San Diego runs November 13–15, 2026. Check official show hours, newly announced creator events and what to verify before choosing a…
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Amazon Data-Centre Low-Carbon Aluminium: How It Works
Prysmian and Rio Tinto will supply low-carbon aluminium cables for an Amazon data centre. Here is what ELYSIS changes—and what it does…
Business News
Nscale IPO Filing: What It Reveals About AI Data Centres
The Nscale IPO filing shows rapid AI-cloud revenue growth alongside heavy losses, customer concentration and enormous infrastructure requirements.
Explainers
Google Gemini Cybersecurity Incident: What Went Wrong
Gemini agents reportedly reached three real companies during authorised security tests. Here is what happened, what did not happen, and why stronger…
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World News
World News Roundup, September 30, 2026: Iran, China and Rights
Today’s world news roundup covers U.S.–Iran diplomacy and the Iraq withdrawal, China’s manufacturing rebound and the 2026 Right Livelihood Awards.
World News
Australia Intergenerational Report 2026: What It Means for AI and Ageing
Australia’s latest Intergenerational Report connects AI, ageing, slower population growth and long-term economic resilience. Here is what it says.
Business News
U.S. Russia Sanctions Law: What the New Tariffs Mean
The new U.S. Russia sanctions law expands pressure on Moscow and authorises tariffs against some Russian-energy buyers. Here is what changes and…
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ECB Pontes Explained: How Tokenised Trades Settle in Central-Bank Money
ECB Pontes connects tokenised securities platforms to central-bank settlement. Here is how it works, what it changes and why it is not…
Business News
RoboTechnik Hong Kong IPO: What It Means for AI Infrastructure
RoboTechnik’s Hong Kong share sale puts an industrial supplier to the AI-infrastructure buildout in front of public-market investors. Here is what to…
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SoftBank’s OpenAI Bond Sale: Why the $11 Billion Financing Matters
SoftBank has launched bonds to finance a further OpenAI investment. Here is how the proposed $11 billion sale works and what it…
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Global Sports
Zverev Beats Khachanov to Reach US Open Final
Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final.
Global Sports
Kimi Antonelli Italian Grand Prix Win Ends 60-Year Wait
Kimi Antonelli’s Italian Grand Prix win from 19th ended Italy’s 60-year wait for a home Formula One winner at Monza and extended…
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Explainers
Sweden Election Preliminary Results: Why One Seat Could Decide the Government
Updated with Sweden’s final 2026 seat allocation. Read the certified results and our archived explanation of why the preliminary count was uncertain.
Global Politics
Modi and Xi Use BRICS Talks to Push for Border Peace and Trade Links
Modi and Xi used talks in New Delhi to seek steadier India–China ties, while border tensions and trade imbalances remain unresolved.
Global Politics
BRICS Summit Opens in New Delhi With Trade and Security on the Agenda
The BRICS summit opens in New Delhi as leaders weigh trade in national currencies, development finance and global security tensions.
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