Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ box office was likely a one-off

Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ box office was likely a one-off

And that’s “How It’s Done.” Netflix capitalized on its chart-topping “KPop Demon Hunters” over the weekend with a two-day theatrical release of its new sing-along version. Box office analysts spent much of Sunday trying to determine exactly how well the animated feature performed, relying on anonymous executives from rival studios and scraped data from ticket…

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UK plans to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action

UK plans to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action

Britain said on Tuesday it would recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The warning came after a hunger monitor said a worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding and immediate action is needed to avoid widespread death. Palestinian…

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Social media giants urged to protect children, UK rejects under-16 ban

Social media giants urged to protect children, UK rejects under-16 ban

Photo: Jaromir Chalabala / Getty U.K. regulators are calling on social media giants to enforce stricter protection for children on their platforms after a blanket ban for under-16s was rejected by lawmakers. Online safety organizations Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office said they had written to YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat on Thursday, urging…

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