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Netflix has shared the list of the most-watched drama series on its platform for 2025. "Adolescence" topped the list with 145 million views, followed by "Zero Day" and "American Primeval" with 61 million and 47 million views, respectively.
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"Adolescence" had 145 million views, making it the most-watched drama on Netflix in 2025.
"Zero Day," a political thriller, garnered 61 million views.
"American Primeval," a Western drama, reached 47 million views.
Netflix's data covers 99% of all viewing and includes over 95 billion hours watched.
The list includes both Netflix Originals and other popular series.
Another notable series mentioned is "Missing You," about a detective searching for her missing fiancé.
"The Night Agent" continues with stories of espionage and secrets in its second season.
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The movie "Jay Kelly" will be available for streaming on Netflix starting December 5, 2025. It features George Clooney and several other stars, and follows a fictional movie star's life journey. There will also be a "making of" documentary streaming alongside the film.
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"Jay Kelly" will stream on Netflix from December 5, 2025.
George Clooney plays the main character, Jay Kelly.
The film explores themes of self-discovery and life's challenges.
Other stars in the movie include Adam Sandler and Laura Dern.
A "making of" documentary about the film will also be available on Netflix.
"Jay Kelly" had a limited theatrical release starting November 14, 2025.
The movie was shown at the Venice Film Festival before its Netflix release.
A Netflix subscription is required to watch, with options starting at $7.99 per month for a standard plan with ads.
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the software as a service (SaaS) industry, but the adoption will not happen quickly. While AI-driven companies are emerging, established SaaS companies face challenges in updating their existing systems to integrate AI features effectively.
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AI is transforming the software as a service (SaaS) industry, but adoption will be gradual.
Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar, CEO of Ness Digital Engineering, explained this during a Newsweek webinar.
Venture capital investment has heavily favored the SaaS model, with significant growth predicted for the market in 2024 and 2025.
Half of SaaS growth comes from expanding economies, while the rest from transitioning applications to SaaS.
Incumbent SaaS companies face challenges in integrating AI due to existing system architectures.
New AI-native companies are entering the market and can perform tasks efficiently.
Large companies are cautious about adopting new AI technologies quickly due to reliability concerns.
Current economic uncertainty makes it difficult for companies to invest in AI for immediate revenue gains.
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Leon Knight, a music producer and multi-instrumentalist, is creating a music style called "Unc Core" that blends old-school rock and funk with modern technology. He uses influences from artists like Prince and Rick James, and enhances the sound with advanced music software. Knight is passionate about making loud, energetic music and supporting music education for children.
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Leon Knight is a music producer known for combining old rock and funk styles with new technology.
Knight calls his music style "Unc Core," inspired by artists like Prince and Rick James.
His latest single, "Yes I Do," features DE’WAYNE and is designed to sound like a song from the 1980s.
Knight's music is characterized by high volume and original chord progressions.
He initially got into music by using his father’s studio, learning to make beats inspired by Kanye West's early production style.
Knight values using both analog equipment and modern music software to create his music.
He aims to support children’s music education and has ambitions to establish a nonprofit to supply instruments to schools.
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Amazon informed buyers about a safety issue with the INIU BI-B41 portable chargers. The recall involves specific batches due to overheating risks. Customers with the affected units should stop using them and follow instructions for a refund or disposal.
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The recall is for the INIU 10000mAh 5V/3A Power Bank (Model BI-B41).
It involves black and blue units bought between August 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022.
The issue is an overheating risk with certain serial numbers.
Affected serial numbers start with 000G21, 000H21, 000I21, and 000L21.
The chargers were sold only on Amazon in the United States.
Other INIU models are not affected.
Customers should immediately stop using affected chargers.
Instructions for refunds or safe disposal are provided on INIU's website.
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New research shows that AI chatbots can influence voter opinions during elections in the U.S., Canada, and Poland. These chatbots were found to sway undecided voters and reinforce existing beliefs, raising concerns about their impact on democratic processes.
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AI chatbots can change voter preferences, as observed in studies during U.S., Canadian, and Polish elections.
Research included experiments where chatbots supported candidates in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and 2025 Canadian and Polish national elections.
Conversations with chatbots produced measurable shifts in voter support, especially among undecided voters.
Chatbots that focused on facts and policies were more persuasive than those emphasizing personality.
Some chatbots, particularly those supporting right-wing candidates, contained factual inaccuracies.
In one test, Massachusetts voters were influenced by chatbot discussions about a ballot measure on psychedelic drugs.
AI chatbots can simplify complex political information but also pose risks by possibly distorting opinions.
Chatbots may unintentionally create echo chambers by reinforcing user biases.
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The article discusses how businesses are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to meet changing consumer expectations. It highlights a webinar where experts noted that people increasingly rely on AI for important decisions, even if they are skeptical. The piece also mentions an AI scribe used in a medical practice to make documentation easier for doctors.
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A webinar discussed how AI is reshaping business strategies.
Many people still hesitate to fully trust AI with their lives or their children's lives.
Despite skepticism, people often use AI technologies like self-driving cars.
AI is becoming a part of everyday life, influencing consumer behavior.
Companies need to quickly adapt to these changes to meet consumer demands.
Newsweek has an AI Impact Awards to recognize effective AI solutions in business.
In a medical context, AI is helping doctors with documentation, freeing them to spend more time with patients.
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The article explains what an autopen is and how it works. It discusses the recent use of the term in a conversation involving President Trump and Joe Biden.
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An autopen is a machine that can create signatures automatically.
It uses a pen controlled by a machine to sign documents.
People can use autopens to sign documents without being physically present.
President Donald Trump mentioned autopens in relation to Joe Biden.
The discussion takes place in the context of political conversations.
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FDA officials stated without evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have caused the deaths of 10 children. They announced plans to tighten vaccine regulations, and myocarditis was mentioned as a rare side effect of the vaccines. However, research indicates that COVID-19 infection poses a greater risk for myocarditis than the vaccines themselves.
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FDA officials claimed COVID-19 vaccines killed 10 children but gave no evidence.
FDA plans to make vaccine regulations stricter.
Myocarditis is a rare side effect of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Myocarditis risk from COVID-19 infection is higher than from vaccines.
More than 2,000 children in the U.S. have died from COVID-19 infections.
COVID-19 is a higher disease-related cause of death for those under 19 than many others.
The risk of myocarditis from vaccines is especially noted in boys and men aged 12 to 30.
Most patients with vaccine-related myocarditis recover well, with no deaths reported.
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A former U.S. diplomat, Mahvash Siddiqui, claimed a high level of fraud in H-1B visa applications from India, noting that many applicants used fake documents. The H-1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers in specialized fields. President Donald Trump has supported hiring skilled foreign workers to fill gaps in the U.S. workforce.
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Mahvash Siddiqui worked as a consular officer in Chennai, India, from 2005 to 2007.
She claimed that 80-90% of H-1B visa applications from India involved fraud or unqualified applicants.
The H-1B visa is a temporary visa for skilled workers in fields like technology, engineering, and medicine.
There are concerns about the H-1B program displacing American workers.
Siddiqui described widespread use of fake documents by applicants from certain areas in India.
Political pressure allegedly made anti-fraud efforts less effective.
President Trump supports skilled foreign workers to address labor shortages in the U.S.
A proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions has faced legal challenges.
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Joe Rogan, during an interview on the American Alchemy podcast, suggested that if Jesus were to return today, it could be as artificial intelligence (AI). Rogan's comments have sparked significant online debate and discussion about AI and religion.
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Joe Rogan spoke on the American Alchemy podcast about various topics, including aliens, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Rogan suggested that Jesus could return as AI, drawing a comparison to the virgin birth narrative.
The interview prompted lively online discussions and reactions, with many people expressing skepticism or criticism.
Social media users reacted strongly, with some criticizing Rogan's views as far-fetched or promoting a billionaire-driven AI agenda.
Rogan questioned if a "loving powerful" figure like Jesus could guide people with technology like AI.
The podcast episode included other topics such as UFO secrecy and theories about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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The creator of the TV show *Euphoria*, Sam Levinson, shared details about new storylines for the third season, set to air in April next year. The show will explore themes of adult life challenges through its main characters, with stars like Zendaya returning and new cast members joining.
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*Euphoria*'s third season will air in April after a four-year break.
The show follows young adults dealing with issues like addiction and crime.
Zendaya's character, Rue, will face challenges in Mexico.
Cassie and Nate, characters played by Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, will appear engaged and living in the suburbs.
New cast members include singer Rosalía and media personality Trisha Paytas.
Production faced delays due to the death of actor Angus Cloud and Hollywood strikes.
*Euphoria* is HBO's fourth most-watched show, after other hits like *Game of Thrones*.
Zendaya has received major awards for her role in the show.
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Many "Stranger Things" fans believe a producer may have hinted at the show's ending in a recent TikTok video. The video shows the producer reacting to a theory that the entire series might end up being a fantasy game of Dungeons & Dragons. This possibility has sparked a lot of discussion among fans.
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"Stranger Things" released the first four episodes of its fifth and final season on November 27.
The remaining three episodes will be available on Christmas Day, with the series finale on New Year's Eve.
The new season attracted 59.6 million views in the first five days after release, the most for any English-language Netflix series.
A TikTok video featuring show producer Gavin J. Behrman has fans discussing a possible ending where everything was just a game of Dungeons & Dragons.
Behrman didn't dismiss this theory as he did with others, leading to fan speculation.
The producer's reaction in the video seemed unusual, contributing to fan theories about the ending.
Fans have shared similar theories on social media, suggesting the series concludes as a fantasy game.
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The article discusses how parents using Spotify Wrapped find their listening statistics are often dominated by their children's music preferences. This leads to Wrapped results that do not accurately reflect what parents themselves listen to over the year.
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Spotify Wrapped summarizes a user's music listening habits each December.
Many parents find their Wrapped results reflect their children's music, not their own preferences.
Common issues include children's music like Disney songs or popular kids' tracks in the stats.
Some parents use tricks, like creating separate playlists for their kids to avoid skewing their own Wrapped results.
A Family plan can help parents and children have separate accounts, so each person sees their own Wrapped results.
The topic gained attention on Threads, with a post receiving over 13,000 likes and comments.
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Zocdoc is teaming up with Healthgrades to make it easier for patients to book doctor appointments online. This partnership lets people see and book available times with top-rated doctors directly through Healthgrades using Zocdoc’s platform. The collaboration aims to simplify the booking process and improve access to healthcare.
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Zocdoc is collaborating with Healthgrades to enhance online appointment booking.
Patients can now see real-time availability of top-rated doctors on Healthgrades and book appointments through Zocdoc.
The partnership is the first of its kind between a health care rating site and Zocdoc.
Zocdoc expects this feature to open up over 16.5 million hours of bookable appointments in a 90-day period.
The collaboration aims to ease the process of finding and booking doctors, addressing frustrations patients have with multiple directories and review sites.
Healthgrades helps patients find doctors who accept their insurance and book appointments without calling.
Physicians on both platforms can expand their reach and increase patient access.
Zocdoc and Healthgrades aim to make health care booking more transparent and accessible.
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Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, fined a porn company £1 million for not having strong enough age checks as required by the Online Safety Act. The company, AVS Group Ltd, now has to put effective age checks in place quickly to avoid more fines. The Act aims to make the internet safer, especially for children, by demanding better online safety measures from websites that host adult content.
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Ofcom fined AVS Group Ltd £1 million for insufficient age checks on its 18 adult websites.
The Online Safety Act requires "highly effective age assurance" to prevent children's access to explicit content.
AVS Group Ltd also faces a £50,000 fine for not responding to Ofcom's information requests.
The company has 72 hours to comply with the required age checks or pay £1,000 per day in additional fines.
The Online Safety Act is being rolled out in phases to improve online safety.
In October, Pornhub's parent company reported a 77% drop in UK visitors due to new age checks.
Some platforms, such as message board 4Chan, have resisted complying with fines imposed under the Act.
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Meta is removing accounts of Australian children under 16 from platforms like Instagram and Facebook. This is in response to a new Australian law that will ban children under 16 from using social media, starting December 10. Meta, along with other companies, must comply to avoid large fines.
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Meta will shut down accounts for children under 16 on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads starting December 4.
Approximately 500,000 accounts on Facebook and Instagram are expected to be affected.
Australia’s social media ban for under-16s begins on December 10.
Companies can face fines up to A$49.5 million if they don't comply with the ban.
Meta suggests app stores verify user ages and require parental approval for users under 16.
Teens can appeal if they are incorrectly identified as under 16 by providing age proof like a video selfie or government ID.
Other platforms affected by the ban include YouTube, X, TikTok, and others.
Australia's Communications Minister said the ban aims to protect young people from negative effects of social media.
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Russia has blocked the gaming platform Roblox due to concerns about child safety and extremist content, including content related to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are prohibited in the country. The decision comes as Roblox faces criticism for the safety measures in place to protect children. The platform has been under scrutiny in various countries for similar issues.
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Russia blocked Roblox over concerns about child safety and the presence of extremist content.
The country's media regulator highlighted risks related to terrorism-related content and LGBT issues on the platform.
Russia classified these topics as extreme and not allowed legally.
Roblox allows users to create and share their own games, making regulation difficult.
There have been reports of simulated terror attacks and gambling in Roblox's servers.
Other countries, like Turkey, have also banned Roblox over child safety worries.
Roblox announced plans to prevent kids from chatting with adult strangers to improve safety.
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 shows users their music listening habits with new interactive features and uses artificial intelligence to present data. It reveals changes in how people find, share, and make money from music in a crowded and algorithm-driven industry.
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Spotify Wrapped is a yearly feature that summarizes users' music listening.
New features include social elements and real-world events.
Each day, around 100,000 to 120,000 new songs are added to streaming platforms.
AI-created tracks make up about 20% of uploads on some music platforms.
Streaming services use algorithms to decide which artists get highlighted.
Industry experts worry about algorithm bias against certain groups of artists.
The music business is evolving due to technology, not collapsing.
Wrapped's new features are meant to engage users and keep Spotify central to their music experiences.
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Episode 6 of the sci-fi drama "Pluribus," titled "HDP," will air on December 5, 2025, on Apple TV. The show, created by Vince Gilligan, is available to stream exclusively with an Apple TV subscription, and the first season consists of nine episodes.
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"Pluribus" is a sci-fi show available exclusively on Apple TV.
Episode 6, titled "HDP," will air on December 5, 2025.
The show was created by Vince Gilligan, known for “Breaking Bad.”
The plot involves a character named Carol who must save the world from happiness.
The first two episodes premiered on November 7, 2025.
There are nine episodes in the first season, with the finale airing on December 26, 2025.
New episodes are released weekly on Fridays.
The main cast includes Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka.
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