Author: Eleanor Price

The era of social media as the primary growth engine for digital news publishers is reaching a critical inflection point, with structural vulnerabilities in platform dependency forcing UK media entrepreneurs to fundamentally rethink their distribution strategies. Online news consumption has overtaken television as the primary source of news for UK adults, with approximately 71 percent consuming news online and more than half accessing content via social media platforms. These figures appear to validate social-first strategies that have dominated digital publishing for over a decade. However, the fundamental business risk lies not in audience size but in control. Publishers building revenue…

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.6 just 12 days after launching Claude Opus 4.6, demonstrating the extreme velocity of development required to compete in the artificial intelligence industry as software stocks continue plunging amid disruption fears. The startup’s rapid-fire model releases have contributed to a massive sell-off in software equities, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF plunging more than 20 percent year to date as investors grow increasingly worried about AI’s potential to disrupt traditional software businesses. Claude Sonnet 4.6 offers performance that previously required the company’s largest Opus-class model, according to Anthropic’s Tuesday blog post. “Performance that would…

Samsung has revealed a built-in privacy display for its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone that eliminates the need for stick-on screen protectors by blocking prying eyes at the touch of a button. The South Korean tech giant shared a YouTube video demonstrating the feature with the caption “For your eyes only,” showing how the privacy display can be activated instantly to make the screen appear completely black to anyone viewing from the side. The technology replaces the adhesive privacy screen protectors currently available on sites like Amazon, instead integrating the function directly into the device’s display as a switchable feature.…

Hospital chiefs at one of Britain’s largest NHS trusts are urging families and carers to leave work early to collect patients as part of efforts to discharge 200 people by the end of Friday amid a critical incident declaration. Nottingham University Hospitals has asked relatives to prioritize getting patients home even if this means abandoning their shifts, as the trust struggles with “unacceptable and lengthy waits” in corridors following a surge in demand. The plea comes as NUH confirmed patients who could safely return home are staying in hospital longer than medically necessary, creating a backlog that has overwhelmed capacity…

The BBC will face President Donald Trump in a Florida courtroom in February 2027 over a $10 billion defamation lawsuit, with the trial date set just hours before the broadcaster announced plans to slash 10 per cent of its operating costs. A court order dated February 11 scheduled the trial during a two-week calendar beginning February 15, 2027, with counsel for all parties required to appear at a calendar call on February 9, 2027 at 1.45pm. Proceedings will be conducted in Courtroom 12-4 at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. US Courthouse in Miami, Florida. The President’s lawsuit concerns editing of…

A looming retirement crisis that will see a quarter of all British train drivers reach retirement age by 2030 has prompted the government to lower the minimum age for the profession from 20 to 18 years old. The workforce shortage becomes more acute in certain regions, with 32 per cent of drivers in Scotland and the North East expected to retire by the end of the decade, rising to 38 per cent in Wales. The legislative change aims to address the shortfall by opening the profession to school leavers from 30 June 2026. Parliament will receive the legislation on 10…

The Princess of Wales has released a deeply personal statement acknowledging the emotional toll of cancer treatment, describing moments of “fear and exhaustion” alongside strength and connection in a message marking World Cancer Day. Catherine, who announced her remission on 14 January 2025 after completing chemotherapy, shared her reflection with footage from The Royal Marsden hospital where she and Prince William recently became patrons. Her statement read: “On World Cancer Day, my thoughts are with everyone who is facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or finding their way through recovery. Cancer touches so many lives. Not only patients, but the…

Nicki Minaj has made explosive and unsubstantiated allegations against Beyoncé and Jay-Z during a social media tirade on Grammy Awards night, accusing the couple of child trafficking without providing evidence. The 42-year-old rapper posted multiple messages on X claiming the A-list pair are “sacrificing children as a way of gaining & maintaining power”. She did not share documentation or proof to support the serious accusations. Minaj wrote: “Are y’all understanding that these ppl (people) have been sacrificing children as a way of gaining & maintaining power? If you ever vote Demoncrat (Democrat) again, you’re just as soulless as they are…

Hollywood has lost one of its most beloved comedic talents, with Catherine O’Hara passing away on Friday at the age of 71, sources with direct knowledge have confirmed to TMZ. The Canadian-born actress made her final public appearance at the Emmy Awards ceremony in September, where observers noted she appeared frail on the red carpet. Her death comes approximately four months after that outing, though the cause has not been disclosed. O’Hara’s career spanned decades and encompassed multiple genres, earning her recognition as both a comedic force and dramatic performer. She achieved widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the flamboyant…

A jury has convicted a West End musical star of rape and attempted rape following more than 11 hours of deliberation at Wood Green Crown Court. Ross Davidson, 37, who performed under the stage name Ross Wild, was found guilty on all charges relating to attacks on two women he had met through the dating app Tinder. The Finchley resident had denied the offences throughout the trial. Davidson gained recognition in theatrical circles for his role in the Queen-themed production We Will Rock You and briefly performed with 1980s pop group Spandau Ballet during 2018. The court heard evidence concerning…