Nineteen years ago, a young man named Jawed Karim uploaded the first ever video on YouTube. Titled ‘Me at the zoo’, the 19 second clip features Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo. Interestingly, the video, which was shot by Karim’s friends, was taken just a few months before YouTube’s public launch in May 2005. Despite its low quality, the video went on to revolutionise the digital scene. In 2006, tech giant Google acquired the platform for a whopping $1.65 billion, while...
It is also the first time the WNBA Draft has drawn more than 1 million viewers, and it also flew past the TV figures of the MLB and NHL drafts in 2023, according to various reports.
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Once a year for the last 100 years, Hopkinton becomes the center of the running world thanks to a quirk of geography and history that made it the starting line for the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon. The Boston Marathon was born next door in Ashland in 1897. But the start was moved to Hopkinton in 1924 to conform with a new international marathon standard. With a field for the 100th anniversary that will top 30,000 runners, the town strains to absorb the crowds and yet still...
Ever wonder where your taxes go? Each year, the Institute for Policy Studies releases a tax receipt so you can find out. One item always stands out: the Pentagon — and the contractors who profit off it. In 2023, the average taxpayer spent $2,974 on the Pentagon. Of that, just $705 went to salaries for the troops, who More
Warning! Warning! Wholesome content incoming! The relief from Ryan Gravenberch after netting his first Premier League goal was particularly evident as the Dutchman dragged his side back into the le
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EJ Moreno and Tony Borrero present What Should We Watch Tonight? A Movie Podcast… Flickering Myth has launched a new podcast cast featuring Florida film critics EJ Moreno (Critics Choice Association, CACF) and Tony Borrero (CACF). What Should We Watch Tonight: A Movie Podcast dives into hidden gems, underrated favorites, and the latest releases. This […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Is...
New England saw a staggering surge in antisemitic incidents last year that exceeded the increase logged nationally, the Anti-Defamation League said in a new report released Tuesday.
OJ Simpson lost his life on Wednesday night, which was shocking since he stated something very different about his health less than two months ago. The former Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers running back claimed his health was improving in a video posted just two months before his death Wednesday at 76 years old. …