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CNN Hot Mic Catches Someone Busting Out Laughing as Trump Gets Brand Newly-Made Prize

By News Here - 12:07

CNN microphones caught someone busting out laughing as anchor Dana Bash cut into a ceremony in which President Donald Trump was awarded a “Peace Prize” that was created just for him.

Trump was on hand at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on Friday for the FIFA draw, during which FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented him with a brand-new honor: the “inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize.”

The president has relentlessly lobbied for a Nobel Peace Prize while also disdaining it.

FIFA’s prize was introduced with a video that described Trump as “a dynamic leader who has engaged in diplomatic efforts that created opportunities for dialogue, de-escalation and stability, and who has championed the unifying power of football on the world stage.”

It was carried onstage by U.S. Marines.

Bash interrupted the ceremony on Friday’s edition of CNN’s Inside Politics and could scarcely contain a laugh herself as she told viewers she wanted to “explain what just happened”:

DANA BASH: Okay, we’re going to continue to monitor this ceremony at the Kennedy Center.

And let me just explain what just happened.

(LAUGHTER).

Ummm– (SUPPRESSED CHUCKLE) What just happened was that the President of FIFA gave the President of the United States the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.

Now it was only created a few weeks ago after President Trump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize. And here’s the way FIFA explains what this prize is. This is in their official explanation.

“In an increasingly unsettled and divided wor world, it’s fundamental to recognize the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in the spirit of Peace.”

Amy?

AMY WALTER: Well, there is no better way to the president’s heart than giving him something–.

DANA BASH: And flattery.

AMY WALTER: — that’s gold and giving him literally something that sparkles and then the flattery that goes along with it.

Watch above via CNN’s Inside Politics.

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What the Netflix/Warner Bros. Merger Could Mean for Streaming

By News Here - 10:54

After initial reporting from The Wrap yesterday revealed that Netflix had won the bidding war for Warner Bros., the streamer stepped in this morning to confirm that it will be acquiring the home of HBO and HBO Max, DC Comics, and Bugs Bunny for $82.7 billion. The acquisition would put an end to merger attempts from the likes of Paramount and Comcast, but it's also far from a done deal.

According to Netflix, its acquisition of Warner Bros. will need to wait until at least Q3 2026, to allow room for the previously announced Warner Bros. and Discovery split to go through. Additionally, the deal will need to go through regulatory approval. Given these roadblocks, the companies expect "to close in 12–18 months."

The news of the acquisition follows Warner Bros.' announcement in October that it was open to a sale, at least partially motivated by its split with Discovery.

What happens next isn't entirely clear. The Wrap reported that Netflix's deal with Warner Bros. includes a $5 billion breakup fee in case regulators block the deal, pointing to some anxiety from both companies. To that end, CNBC is reporting that "a senior [Trump] administration official" has said that the government is looking at the merger with "heavy skepticism," and The New York Post and the Wall Street Journal both reported yesterday that Paramount (which recently completed its own merger with Skydance Entertainment, led by Trump ally David Ellison) is currently warning the administration away from allowing the deal.

How regulators will respond to the purchase remains to be seen, but if the deal does go through, it will mark a major shift for both Hollywood and consumers. Netflix hasn't laid out complete plans for how the merger would affects its customers, but in its press release, it has offered a few hints. Should a combined Netflix and Warner Bros. come to pass, here's how you can expect it to affect you.

HBO Max probably isn't going away

Since Netflix's primary business is as a streaming app, the most obvious result of a Warner Bros. acquisition would probably be the shuttering of HBO Max, and the inclusion of its content into Netflix proper. However, it seems like we're more likely to get a Disney+/Hulu situation, with the company running both services simultaneously.

In its post announcing the merger, Netflix said it will "maintain Warner Bros.' current operations," and that HBO and HBO Max would be viewed as a "compelling, complementary offering" for its customers.

Whether that means Netflix subscribers will get complementary HBO subscriptions, or if they will simply be able to add HBO onto their plans as complemental "content," is unclear, although I would expect the latter interpretation to be the correct one. After all, Disney charges an additional fee for users who also want to subscribe to Hulu, even as it's working on killing the standalone Hulu app. There would be little reason for Netflix to not follow suit.

This is backed up by another line further into the press release which states that, "[b]y adding the deep film and TV libraries and HBO and HBO Max programming, Netflix members will have even more high-quality titles from which to choose." That implies HBO is something you'll add to an existing subscription, rather than content that will just become part of a base Netflix subscription, with the company saying the acquisition "also allows Netflix to optimize its plans for consumers."

Some Warner Bros. shows might come to Netflix

Netflix already offers a small smattering of shows originally developed for either HBO or HBO Max, such as Sex and the City and Scavenger's Reign. This is due to pre-existing content sharing agreements, but it's possible Netflix may continue to offer some HBO content to its existing subscribers for free, even if it continues to operate HBO as a separate entity.

For instance, Netflix says in the merger announcement that "shows and movies such as The Big Bang Theory, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz and the DC Universe will join Netflix's extensive portfolio." While this is likely simply acknowledging acquired IP, I wouldn't be surprised to see some select shows hit Netflix from time to time, either to prop up sparse release schedules or to promote HBO subscriptions/add-ons.

Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters also says in the release that, "[w]ith our global reach and proven business model, we can introduce a broader audience to the worlds they [Warner Bros.] create." He adds this would be an opportunity to attract, "more fans to our best-in-class streaming service."

Expect Netflix to ramp up U.S. production

While Netflix is most known to consumers as an app, its large selection of original content also means that it operates as a production studio. Netflix says that it will use the acquisition of Warner Bros. production side to "enhance Netflix's studio capabilities, allowing the Company to significantly expand U.S. production."

This means that viewers might expect to see more original Netflix content in the future, specifically more American-made shows in the vein of Stranger Things, alongside localized foreign programming like Squid Game.

Gamers need to pay attention too

Alongside its movie and TV businesses, Netflix will also be acquiring Warner Bros. Games, a spokesperson confirmed to Game Developer. That means the company will now be responsible for publishing both licensed works, such as the Batman Arkham series, as well as gaming originals, like the Mortal Kombat series. Little is known about how Netflix will handle suddenly being in charge of these longstanding AAA series, but given the company's recent gaming ambitions and its promise to continue Warner Bros. operations as usual, it's likely these titles will continue in some capacity.

Netflix will also publish DC Comics

In addition to suddenly stepping into big-budget, AAA gaming, Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. also means it's getting control of DC Comics' print business alongside its film and TV businesses, as the publisher is wholly owned by Warner Bros. That's another big step for the company, although given that DC's print business serves largely as the foundation of lucrative IP such as Superman and Batman, it's likely Netflix will do its best to keep operations there as smooth as possible. However, readers might expect some Netflix and DC synergy, similar to when Marvel started publishing new Star Wars comics shortly after Disney acquired Lucasfilm. Batman visiting the Upside-Down from Stranger Things might be more likely than you'd think.

Don't expect Warner Bros. movies to go straight to streaming

Finally, while Netflix's past movie releases have often relied on direct-to-streaming drops complemented by just enough of a theatrical presence to qualify for awards, Netflix said in its release that it plans to continue distributing Warner Bros. produced movies as usual, "including theatrical releases for films," but that the exclusive theatrical window may shrink. In other words, The Batman 2 probably isn't going to get the Knives Out or KPop Demon Hunters treatment.

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‘You Are Wrong!’ The View Crew Brawls With Stephen A. Smith Over His Tirade Against Mark Kelly

By News Here - 11:08

The View co-hosts brawled with sports and politics analyst Stephen A. Smith on Thursday over his recent tirade against Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a retired Navy captain.

“You recently accused senator Mark Kelly — a veteran, astronaut — of crossing the line for participating in a video reminding troops they can refuse to follow illegal orders,” Sunny Hostin said before playing a video of Smith screaming, “You know better, Senator Kelly! You know better! How dare you do that?”

Hostin then quoted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying in 2016 that there has to be “consequences for abject war crimes.”

“Now given the fact that the secretary himself said that, I’d love to give you the opportunity to perhaps change your position on what you said,” Hostin said.

SMITH: I’m not changing a thing.

HOSTIN: Okay. You want to stay loud and wrong.

SMITH: You can call it loud and wrong. You’re entitled to your opinion. I don’t give a damn what Pete Hegseth has to say. He was never qualified for the job. When you talk about DEI and eradicating that — excuse me — what was he doing hosting Fox News on the weekend and all of a sudden he’s the Defense secretary. Please. Give me a break! Let me get that out the way.

When I was talking about Mark Kelly, it was military. What I did was get on the phone with family and friends who have served in the military and I said, “We’re not civilians. This is not the court of law.” You can be implicated for implying something if you are a former military member or you are a present military member. It wasn’t what mark Kelly said. It’s the fact that he was a combat Navy pilot who served in the military who would tell folks, ignore an order when it could get —

JOY BEHAR: Ignore an illegal order.

SMITH: I said illegal. I’m talking about illegal.

HOSTIN: He said you don’t have to follow an unlawful order and that is in the military code of conduct. It didn’t sound like you were aware of that.

SMITH: No, I disagree with you. I had two governors texted me to tell me I was wrong and agree with you.

HOSTIN: You are wrong.

SMITH: And I had two senators that reached out and said you aren’t wrong at all.

Watch the clip above via ABC’s The View.

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Android 16 Just Put Parental Controls Directly on Your Kid's Phone

By News Here - 10:54

In the long-running Android vs. iOS competition, iPhones have historically had the edge in terms of parental controls: They've been a bit more straightforward and intuitive, and easier for caregivers to understand and manage. Apple does many things well, and getting its apps and devices working seamlessly together is definitely one of them.

Google, however, is gradually improving the experience for parents, with a batch of updates earlier this year, and now some more changes as part of a significant Android 16 upgrade. The latest changes mean more controls can be accessed on your kids' devices.

What's new in Android 16

The usual Android caveat applies here: Each Android phone maker does things slightly differently, though there's not actually too much variation in this particular area. The latest Android 16 updates mentioned above are rolling out now to Pixel phones (and I've tested them on a Pixel), but will take a while to reach other handsets—Samsung phones will most likely get them early next year, for example, with One UI 8.5.

So what's new? Essentially, more of the existing parental controls are available on the Android devices of your youngsters, so you can get at them from their phones and tablets as well as accessing them remotely. It should make life easier if you're with your kids and they pass their devices over to you.

You can find the options that have been added to kids' devices by opening Settings on the phone or tablet of your young person and choosing Parental controls. Right away you'll see a toggle switch for enabling on-device controls, and when you do enable them you need to enter a PIN—to stop your kid from changing these settings themselves.

The new on-device controls in Android 16. Credit: Lifehacker

There are then four sections you can access: Daily limit, App limits, Downtime, and Website content filters. Tap on any of these to set restrictions for the current device, which can be adjusted depending on the day of the week in some cases. Pick Downtime, for example, and you can set times during which the device is locked. These match the tools you've previously been able to manage remotely.

Select Daily limit, then turn on the Use daily limit toggle switch, and you're able to control how many hours your kid can use their phone or tablet for each day. There's also a bar chart showing device usage over time, so you can see how much screen time your child has been taking advantage of.

These settings are simple, understandable, and a breeze to use—you don't have to mess around with Google accounts or family relationships if you don't want to. You can just enter a PIN and start making changes—you don't necessarily have to connect these settings to any other devices. If you want to manage them remotely, though, Google has a wider parental control system in place.

Google's Family Link controls

The new Android 16 controls that appear on devices can work independently of anything else, but Google already offers plenty of options if you need them. Everything is managed through the Google Family Link portal, which you can access on the web or through the apps on Android or iOS.

You can use Google Family Link to set up Google accounts for your kids, and then manage what they're able to do with them. The idea is that they sign into their Android devices using the account you've created for them, and because Google knows you have a verified connection to them, you can put restrictions on those devices remotely.

All the usual safeguards and protections are covered: You can set screen time limits, manage the apps your kids can use (and for how often), put blocks on certain websites and categories of website, and put parental approvals in place for making purchases through Google's various digital storefronts. These mostly match what's now available on-device.

Google Family Link on the web. Credit: Lifehacker

There's a location tracking element to Google Family Link as well, so you can see where your young people are at all times, and even get notifications based on their movements: You might want to get a ping when they turn up at school, for example, or when they leave home. All this can be managed through the apps.

More recent updates let you control the amount of screen time your children can have during school hours, and there are also now tools for managing the contacts that youngsters are able to interact with—as yet you can't get to these controls directly on your kids' devices. There's plenty in the way of reports on usage too, alongside these controls.

Add everything up, and Google now has a fairly comprehensive set of parental controls that you can manage from just about any device, or from the devices your kids are using—assuming you've given them Android phones or tablets.

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House Dems Release Never-Before-Seen Images From Epstein’s Island — Including Creepy Dental Examination Chair Surrounded by Masks

By News Here - 11:07

New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File

House Oversight Democrats on Wednesday announced the release of never-before-seen photos and videos taken from the private island of deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

The images were posted on social media Wednesday morning by the official X/Twitter account of the Oversight Dems. According to the tweet, the files had just recently come into their possession.

“BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received never-before-seen photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island that are a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors,” the tweet read. “See for yourself. We won’t stop fighting until we end this cover-up and deliver justice for the survivors.”

BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received never-before-seen photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island that are a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.

See for yourself. We won’t stop fighting until we end this cover-up and deliver justice for the survivors. pic.twitter.com/qXmxFISZLS

— Oversight Dems (@OversightDems) December 3, 2025

Among the files were various photos and videos of rooms around the island. One video showed a walkthrough of one of the island’s bedrooms and its adjoining bathroom. Another video showed one of the shores of the island, and the person behind the camera zoomed in on a helipad. The person then turned around and entered a pool area. At the end of the pool was a statue of a shirtless man holding a bow.

pic.twitter.com/gIH2J2waEo

— Oversight Dems (@OversightDems) December 3, 2025

For the most part, the images were relatively mundane. The lone exception was a photo taken inside what appeared to be a dental examination room. The room included a chair that a patient would presumably sit in, and all the other equipment one would expect at a dentist’s office. Along the walls of the room, however, were at least 10 bizarre masks.

The House Dems also provided a Dropbox link for the full collection of images.

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NFL Twitter Fell for a Fake Reporter Claiming NY Giants Star Rookie Was Benched for Watching Porn

By News Here - 11:07

New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter walks off the field during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

A significant number of NFL fans fell for a fake report about New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter from a known parody account.

Ahead of Monday night’s game between the Giants and the New England Patriots, self-proclaimed insider Wesley Steinberg claimedthat Carter would be benched for the Giants’ first defensive drive because he was “caught watching porn in a team meeting when his headphones disconnected.”

There was just one issue with that report: Steinberg is nothing more than a parody account that frequently makes bogus claims. At the time of writing, however, the tweeted had amassed over 76,000 likes and nearly 24 million views.

#Giants DE Abdul Carter will miss the first drive tonight for disciplinary reasons after getting caught watching porn in a team meeting when his headphones disconnected.

— Wesley Steinberg (@WesSteinberg) December 1, 2025

For those not familiar with Steinberg, the tweet and account may have seemed genuine. If anyone was on the fence about the report, they were likely swayed a major sports account like Underdog NFL repeating it.

Status alert: Abdul Carter (pornography) has entered Monday's game.

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) December 2, 2025

In a now-deleted tweet, Carter responded to the bogus report after the game. The rookie urged social media to “stop slandering my name” and called everyone who believed the report “stupid.”

I asked Abdul carter to take accountability pic.twitter.com/qGzt52jzat

— Jack (@Giants__enjoyer) December 2, 2025

Although the Steinberg report was fake, Carter was actually benched to start the game. When he was asked about it, Carter simply said, “Shit happens.”

Abdul Carter when asked three times on what led to his benching:

"S–t happens"

"I ain't going to get into detail, s–t happens"

"You asked me the same question, I just answered" pic.twitter.com/ll8C4KAcW2

— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) December 2, 2025

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan revealed that Carter was disciplined for tardiness. It was the second time in the last three games that Carter faced disciplinary action.

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CNN Hot Mic Catches Someone Busting Out Laughing as Trump Gets Brand Newly-Made Prize

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What the Netflix/Warner Bros. Merger Could Mean for Streaming

HBO Max probably isn't going away

Some Warner Bros. shows might come to Netflix

Expect Netflix to ramp up U.S. production

Gamers need to pay attention too

Netflix will also publish DC Comics

Don't expect Warner Bros. movies to go straight to streaming

‘You Are Wrong!’ The View Crew Brawls With Stephen A. Smith Over His Tirade Against Mark Kelly

Android 16 Just Put Parental Controls Directly on Your Kid's Phone

What's new in Android 16

Google's Family Link controls

House Dems Release Never-Before-Seen Images From Epstein’s Island — Including Creepy Dental Examination Chair Surrounded by Masks

NFL Twitter Fell for a Fake Reporter Claiming NY Giants Star Rookie Was Benched for Watching Porn

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