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Netflix gobbles WB for $72B; France probes ex-culture official; Croydon attack images released; Crayola recall; FIFA reportedly woos Trump with Village People; Danny Dyer does CBeebies bedtime; Gen Z pushes affordability—critics say slogans outrun solutions; SEPTA blows Silverliner IV deadline again; Philly flurries Friday; Linux 6.18 named LTS as Alpine 3.23 jumps early

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming operations for $72 billion

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business, a consolidation play that turns the streaming wars into a heavyweight bout with fewer fighters. The binge button is about to own a much larger chunk of the content vault, and everyone else gets to fight over the remote.

France faces allegations against ex-culture official as victims decry slow justice

More than 240 women have accused Christian Nègre, a former senior Culture Ministry official, of secretly dosing them with diuretics during job interviews and coercing situations that led to public humiliation. Survivors say a sluggish judicial process prolongs the trauma. The seriousness of the allegations speaks for itself, and so does the urgency for accountability.

Police release images in Croydon attack that left two teens injured

Authorities published the first photos of armed suspects in an unprovoked, violent assault on two 16-year-old boys, one of whom was run over. Investigators are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals to come forward as the search intensifies. This was a sustained attack that could have been fatal.

Crayola issues nationwide recall over child safety hazard

Crayola is recalling certain items that the company warns can become lodged in the digestive system. Parents are urged to check supply bins and follow the official recall guidance. Arts and crafts are great, emergency room tours are not.

FIFA reportedly courts Trump with Village People performance at World Cup draw

In a page from the diplomacy-by-playlist manual, FIFA reportedly booked one of Donald Trump’s favorite acts, the Village People, to serenade the World Cup draw. Nothing says global unity quite like spelling out YMCA for a head of state who enjoys classic disco and adulation in equal measure.

Danny Dyer trades bust-ups for bedtime on CBeebies

The EastEnders icon is reading a Bedtime Story that underscores a simple message, everybody cries. Less Queen Vic, more quiet voice and cuddly toys, a gentle turn that might have the toughest geezers reaching for a tissue.

Young Americans push affordability fixes, critics say the slogans outrun the solutions

Voters hungry for relief are gravitating to quick, crowd-pleasing proposals associated with Mamdani, while skeptics argue the math is thinner than the messaging. The demand is real, the debate is whether anyone will deliver more than a catchy chant.

SEPTA misses another federal deadline for Silverliner IV upgrades

A specialized wire shortage stalled federally regulated work on aging Silverliner IV cars, leaving Regional Rail riders with several more weeks of reduced service. In 2025, a major transit system is getting derailed by a spool, which pairs nicely with the time-honored tradition of passengers paying for management’s shopping list.

Philadelphia forecast, flurries Friday, seasonable weekend

A southern storm clipping the region meets subfreezing air, bringing clouds, blustery winds, and a light dusting at most, with Delaware and South Jersey favored for flakes. Sunshine returns Saturday and Sunday with seasonable 40s, then temperatures slip back into the 30s Monday to kick off a midweek cold snap.

Linux 6.18 named new LTS kernel, Alpine Linux 3.23 jumps in early

The latest kernel gets long-term support right on schedule, and Alpine beats the year-end distro rush by adopting it now. Consider it a lightweight flex while everyone else is still polishing their release notes and arguing over defaults.

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