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BBC News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
East of England news quiz of the week 21-27 June
From a quirky way to get to prom to the future of fish and chips, how much East of England news can you remember from the past seven days? Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shay Wright Posts Emotional Response to Over $720K in Donations After the Death of Her Husband Tanner Martin
Days after announcing the death of her husband, Tanner Martin, Shay Wright took to GoFundMe to thank their fans for their generous donations and continued support of her and their infant daughter, AmyLou Contributions to the fundraiser for Martin surpassed its initial $250,000 goal "almost immediately," moving Wright to raise the aim again so she can donate proceeds to a non-profit and open a scholarship at his alma mater Wright announced the heartbreaking news that Martin had died at age 30 on June 25. She posted a pre-recorded video of him to their social media pages, where they had documented their lives since his colon cancer diagnosis five years agoTanner Martin's wife is sharing her gratitude for their generous fans after Martin's death at age 30. Shay Wright originally shared the heartbreaking news that her husband had died in an Instagram post published on Wednesday, June 25. Days later, Wright updated their GoFundMe page with a heartfelt message in response to the outpouring of support and significant donations from their online community. "I've been sitting with my hand on my heart all day, just trying to take it all in. Tanner always said the internet could be a beautiful place — and now I've seen it with my own eyes," wrote Wright, who created content with Martin, documenting their lives on social media after Tanner was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 25. "The love and kindness pouring in from every corner of the world—from our TikTok and Instagram families, from friends and total strangers—is beyond anything I could've imagined," Wright's GoFundMe post continued. As she recounted, the original fundraiser goal was $250,000, set with the intention to fulfill Martin's "last wish." In a pre-recorded video posted after his death, he explained that the donations would help Wright and their infant daughter AmyLou. They announced her birth on May 15. "It'll help replace my income. It'll help pay for babysitting. It'll help for school, for her wedding. All these things that normally Shay and I would do together," Martin said in the posthumous video. "If I'm gone, it's gonna be really hard for Shay to do on her own." They hit the initial goal "almost immediately," Wright said, and donations surpassed $400,000 within 24 hours. "You've given AmyLou and me so much more than financial support. You've given us hope. You've made us feel seen. You've honored Tanner in the most incredible way," wrote Wright in her latest update. "I just can't wrap my head around it. We have even been able to cry some happy tears in the last day, realizing that even in his passing, this amazing man is taking care of me and AmyLou." The grieving mom continued to say that she once again upped the financial aim to $750,000 "to do two important things I want to do to honor my sweet Tanner's memory," she explained. In addition to "providing long-term security" for Wright and her daughter, 25% of anything over $500,000 will now also help support the non-profit organization Rebels Against Cancer. An additional 25% of the donations surpassing $500,000 will go towards establishing a scholarship in Martin's name at his alma mater, Utah Valley University. The Tanner Martin Memorial Scholarship will "help future students pursue their dreams with the same boldness and heart Tanner lived with every single day," wrote Wright. "Tanner always said, 'Keep it real.' And this is as real as it gets. You've reminded me that even in grief, there is so much light," she concluded on GoFundMe. "Thank you for showing up. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for believing that Tanner's legacy can keep changing lives." Read the original article on People
Entrepreneur
14 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Twitch CEO Talks Social Media, AI and the Creator Economy
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Tech executives often come across as distant and a bit out of touch — Dan Clancy, CEO of Twitch, cuts a different figure. When I met with him at Amazon Studios in Los Angeles for The CEO Series, Clancy's authenticity was evident from the start. Dressed in a casual hat and comfortable in his skin, he embodied a leadership style that felt more like collaboration than command. Despite a résumé that includes NASA, Google and YouTube — and a PhD in artificial intelligence — Clancy doesn't carry the weight of his credentials. Instead, he radiates curiosity, openness and a willingness to question even his own assumptions. Related: The CEO of Thomson Reuters Is Betting Big on AI-Driven Innovation. Here's What Every Leader Can Learn From His Approach. We covered everything from Twitch's business model to the broader impact of social media on society. While Clancy acknowledges the dark sides of social media platforms, especially for young people, he was quick to distinguish Twitch from the rest. "It's not just about curated posts or doom-scrolling," he explained. "Twitch is about community-centric live streaming. It's humans being present, connecting." According to Clancy, about two-thirds of Twitch's revenue comes from fans supporting their favorite streamers directly — a dynamic that he says fosters engagement over algorithmic manipulation. One of the more thought-provoking moments came when we discussed AI. Clancy has been working on artificial intelligence since the '90s, long before the current generative boom. But he was quick to dispel the hype: "We've always had AI. What's changed now is the scale and visibility of it." He emphasized that AI won't replace streamers but will instead act as a creative tool. Still, his biggest concern isn't the technology — it's the humans who control it. "We need to stay focused on who is programming the AI and why," he said. Clancy's approach to leadership is equally grounded. He doesn't shy away from difficult decisions, such as recent layoffs, but insists on transparency and empathy. "It's hard," he admitted, "but sometimes you have to do what's right for the long-term health of the platform and the streamers." When asked about the future of social media, Clancy struck a philosophical tone. "We're all creators," he said. "The goal should be to make it easier for more people to express themselves authentically." That belief guides Twitch's evolving model, where live interaction, not just content, is king. And it's why Clancy still streams himself: not for PR, but because he genuinely enjoys it. Related: 5 CEOs Sat Down for a Candid Conversation — What They Revealed Could Change Your Entire Perspective on Leadership As I left the studio, I couldn't help but reflect on the conversation. Clancy's leadership style — equal parts engineer, philosopher and community member — offers a glimpse into what modern tech leadership can look like. He's not just running a platform; he's participating in it. And in a time when trust in tech leadership is fragile, it was a fun example to see, and I enjoyed talking with him.
Forbes
15 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Can Elon Musk's Change To Ads Save X?
HOLMES-CHAPEL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Elon Musk account on Twitter X is displayed on a smartphone on ... More October 16, 2023 in Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom. Elon Musk took to X to talk about the size of ads on the social media site. Musk posted on June 26, '𝕏 is moving to charging for ads based on vertical size, so an ad that takes up the whole screen would cost more than an ad that takes up 1/4 of the screen, otherwise the incentive is to create giant ads that impair the user experience.' For frequent users of the site, formerly known as Twitter, large ads have become more commonplace. Advertisers often post rectangular video and carousel ads with a ratio of 1.91:1. These ads take up more of the feed than the traditional 16:9 ads, which used to be more common on the site. Later in the night on the 26, Musk also posted, 'Starting tomorrow, the esthetic (sic) nightmare that is hashtags will be banned from ads on 𝕏.' It is unclear if 'Hashmojis,' previously known as branded hashtags, will be part of this ban or when it will take effect. While Musk stated that larger ads 'impair the user experience,' it may not be that simple. In a 2024 study, researchers from Stanford, Carnegie Mellon and Meta found that the presence of ads didn't significantly affect Facebook users' experience, 'suggesting that either the harmful effects of ads are relatively small or that certain benefits offset the harms.' At the same time, limiting ads feels like a good thing for users. X has seen a decline in users in several markets. In April 2025, X released a report that it had lost over 11 million users in the EU. In 2024, NBC News reported, 'On the day after the election, Nov. 6, X experienced its largest user exodus since Elon Musk bought the platform in 2022.' Since Musk bought X in 2022, users have complained about everything from the rise of the Alt-Right on the platform to outages. While a change to ads won't fix these problems, it may help revenue and possibly even the user experience.
Malay Mail
18 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Penang factory manager falls for fake US businessman, loses RM300,000 in Facebook romance scam
GEORGE TOWN, June 27 — An analysis manager at a factory in Bayan Baru, here, lost RM300,000 after falling victim to a love scam through social media. Penang Police deputy chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the incident began when the 45-year-old woman became acquainted with a man claiming to be an American citizen via Facebook in November last year. He said not long after, they started communicating via WhatsApp after the man allegedly expressed a desire to pursue a serious relationship with the victim. 'The suspect introduced himself as a businessman in the field of information technology (IT), claiming to be operating a business in a foreign country. 'After a month of getting to know one another, the suspect told the victim that his bank account had been frozen in that country and asked for her help to make payments for the delivery of important stock related to his business,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Alwi said the suspect promised to repay the money and even offered additional payment as a token of appreciation to convince the victim. Lured by the online romance and trusting the suspect, the woman then made 16 transactions to five different bank accounts between December 12 and 14, 2024. However, the victim realised that she had been scammed when the suspect asked for more money, allegedly to cover his travel expenses to visit her in Malaysia. He also sent her a tampered photo of a passport. Mohd Alwi said the woman lodged a police report at the Barat Daya police headquarters yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. — Bernama
