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Facebook plans a reimagined, full-screen video-first experience and will test it later this year in video-loving markets, with a US rollout possible next year, in a bid to curb user loss as rivals like TikTok grow (TikTok surpassed 1 billion monthly users). Meta has already deployed Reels to compete and is expanding experiments to keep users from migrating to shorter-form video apps.
New video and an eyewitness account depict emergency responders wheeling Sen. Mitch McConnell on a stretcher to an ambulance outside his Washington home, with street closures noted and his hospitalization continuing; the face is not visible in the footage, and while officials have offered limited information, details of his condition remain undisclosed, fueling ongoing questions.
The Hollywood Reporter argues that the long-feared 'pivot to video' finally lands in 2026: video is no longer confined to TV screens, as publishers invest in in-app vertical video and longer-form reporting to reach broader audiences. With YouTube evolving into a primary video hub and legacy outlets racing to capture attention beyond traditional TV, the industry signals a shift away from text-first models toward TV-like video experiences across devices.
Google’s NotebookLM now lets users generate 60-second TikTok-style AI videos from their uploaded sources, rolling out to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in English only (free-tier coming soon), expanding NotebookLM’s options beyond podcasts and cinematic explainers to visual research summaries.
A video circulating on X shows a younger man blocking an 80-year-old woman from using a handrail on a busy metro staircase and telling her to 'go around,' prompting widespread condemnation of his behavior and a broader discussion about courtesy toward older people; some commenters speculate the clip is staged for social media.
An exclusive report claims Oprah Winfrey insisted Whitney Houston’s stage fall was not drug-related five years ago, with video backing the on-record account.
A video capturing a confrontation between two bears at an Alaska Zoo has gone viral, drawing bystanders including children who watched as the incident unfolded and attracted widespread online attention.
A former North Carolina Shelby County police officer, Karson Hyder, turned himself in after a doorbell video showed him punching a 34-year-old woman during an arrest; he faces one count of assault inflicting serious injury, was fired, and released on a $10,000 bond as the state SBI investigates amid protests. The defendant had prior encounters with the arrestee in 2025 and the case involves ongoing questions about treatment and mental health.
Santa Ana police released footage showing a woman inside a West 17th Street restaurant on May 12 hurling her order at an employee during a verbal altercation. The suspect is described as possibly Hispanic, 18–25, with long dark hair, last seen wearing a dark shirt and loose dark pants with a light polka dot pattern. Police are seeking the public’s help identifying her and ask anyone who recognizes her to call 714-245-8403.
WIRED highlights five Chromium-based extensions—Improve YouTube, Enhancer for YouTube, PocketTube, Turn Off the Lights, and DeArrow—that enhance YouTube with UI tweaks, playback controls, subscription organization, screen dimming to reduce distractions, and crowdsourced improvements to video titles and thumbnails, all without focusing on ad blockers.
A tourist who allegedly threw a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal to protect sea turtles says he acted to defend the animals; his attorney says he was doing something good and is devastated by the backlash after video of the incident circulated.
MileSplit NC curates video content for the NCHSAA Outdoor State Championships, providing links to archived 5A and 7A race videos, a live watch option, photos, and related meet pages for the high school track and field state meet.
Canon unveils the RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ—the first L-Series power-zoom for the RF mount—designed for hybrid video creators and pairing with the EOS R6 V; it uses Nano USM motors for silent zoom and focus, offers built-in IS up to six stops (eight with IBIS), focuses to 0.24 m with 0.33x magnification, weighs 420 g, and ships in late June at $1,399 (kit with R6 V for $3,699).
Grantsville police confirm an officer is under internal investigation after a video call involving a former West Valley Police Department officer in Eugene, Oregon is linked to the Grantsville agency.
The NFL does not require teams to submit their schedule-release videos for approval; reviews can occur upon request, but there’s no mandate to pre-approve content. The league offers best practices at all-32 club meetings. A Colts Minecraft-themed video last year was deleted for copyright reasons, illustrating the risk of using copyrighted material. Teams may reference offseason narratives, but must avoid copyright violations and related issues.