How YouTube Web Series Are Evolving Through Microdramas

A headline points to microdramas as an evolving format for YouTube web series, but provides no details about a specific launch or trend data.

Putin Orders Search Engines To Steer Women Seeking Abortion Information Toward ‘Social Support’ Programs Instead

Putin has instructed officials to propose search changes that would prioritize social-support sites on abortion-related queries in Russia.

Trump Weighs Lifting Sanctions On Russian Fund Once Described By U.S. Treasury As Putin’s ‘Slush Fund,’ NYT Reports

The U.S. Treasury is reviewing an RDIF request for sanctions relief as Russia presses for the fund to join a possible diesel supply deal.

Maurene Comey Was Illegally Fired As Federal Prosecutor, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired in 2025 and ordered her reinstatement and back pay through Dec. 20.

Russia’s Internet Regulator Proposes Limiting Screen Time For Children Under 14 And Requiring Social Media Platforms To Verify Users’ Ages

Roskomnadzor has sent lawmakers a bill proposing children’s identification on social networks and limits on online time for under-14s.

7 Best Halloween Movie Soundtracks on Vinyl for 2027

Compare seven Halloween movie soundtracks on vinyl, from iconic horror scores to family-friendly favorites, and find the right record for your collection.

‘Maxxing’ Is Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word Of The Year; What Words Almost Made Cut?

Dictionary.com named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year. The headline does not identify the other words considered or explain the selection.

The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide To Kid Culture: What Is ‘Ballhog’?

A headline points to a guide explaining “ballhog,” but the article’s definition, examples and reporting details were not available.

Filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski Grew Up In A World Where The Cold War Made Everything Seem Clear. Today’s World, He Says, Feels Like Science Fiction.

In an interview with Meduza, Paweł Pawlikowski discusses ‘Fatherland,’ Thomas Mann and why today’s world feels harder to understand.

Russia Wants Cafes And Restaurants To Put A ‘Russian Breakfast’ On The Menu

Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry has recommended a separate “Russian breakfast” menu item for food-service businesses that serve breakfast.