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30 stories tagged with "Netflix"
Two Teens Challenge Darts Champion for $501K Prize
Sports•1d ago

Two Teens Challenge Darts Champion for $501K Prize

Two teenage darts prodigies, ages 14 and 15, will compete against two-time world champion Luke Littler in Netflix's high-stakes event. If either beats him in just one leg, they walk away with over half a million dollars.

Sky Sports•3 min read
Teen Darts Champ Eyes £501K Prize on Netflix Live Special
Sports•2d ago

Teen Darts Champ Eyes £501K Prize on Netflix Live Special

Mitchell Lawrie, 15, gets his shot at half a million pounds Friday when he faces world champion Luke Littler in Netflix's live darts competition. The Scottish teen already beat Littler once before.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Korean Cartoon Accidentally Becomes Hit with Dogs and Cats
Videos•Oct 21

Korean Cartoon Accidentally Becomes Hit with Dogs and Cats

A South Korean seal cartoon designed for kids has become an unexpected sensation among pets, with millions watching dogs and cats glued to their screens. Scientists say the show's colors, movement, and sounds accidentally create the perfect viewing experience for animals.

Upworthy•3 min read
Comedian Sumukhi Suresh: From Body-Shamed to Netflix Star
Videos•Oct 20

Comedian Sumukhi Suresh: From Body-Shamed to Netflix Star

Indian comedian Sumukhi Suresh transformed years of body shaming into a Netflix special that tackles the judgments women face daily. Her journey from giving up dance to creating hit shows proves the power of owning your story.

The Better India•2 min read
Netflix Backs 25-Hour World Record for Internet Training
Innovation•Sep 21

Netflix Backs 25-Hour World Record for Internet Training

A nonprofit is attempting a 25-hour livestream world record to teach digital skills across six continents. The marathon event aims to close the gap for billions who are online but lack basic internet safety knowledge.

Google News - World Record•3 min read
Netflix Trains 18 Saudi Writers to Tell Their Stories
Innovation•Aug 15

Netflix Trains 18 Saudi Writers to Tell Their Stories

Saudi Arabia just wrapped a groundbreaking screenwriting program that turned 18 emerging writers into confident filmmakers ready to share their unique stories with the world. The Netflix-backed initiative brought professional film training directly to creative communities across three Saudi regions.

Innovation Desk•2 min read
Autism Advocate Shares the Euphoric Joy Few Talk About
Acts of Kindness•Jul 31

Autism Advocate Shares the Euphoric Joy Few Talk About

A Netflix star with autism is celebrating an often-overlooked superpower: the capacity for overwhelming, full-body happiness. Her viral video shows what "autistic joy" really looks like.

Upworthy•2 min read
Netflix Adds ASL to 73 Kids Shows and Movies
Videos•Jul 21

Netflix Adds ASL to 73 Kids Shows and Movies

Netflix just made hundreds of hours of children's programming accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing kids through American Sign Language interpretations. The move addresses a crucial gap in how young viewers learn and enjoy entertainment.

Engadget•2 min read
Netflix Film Shows It's Never Too Late to Rewrite Your Life
Videos•Jun 17

Netflix Film Shows It's Never Too Late to Rewrite Your Life

A new Netflix movie follows a 49-year-old woman who transforms her life after spontaneously accepting an au pair job in France. The film celebrates self-discovery and personal freedom at any age.

Daily Maverick•2 min read
Olympic Kayaker Becomes Charlize Theron's Stunt Double
Sports•Jun 6

Olympic Kayaker Becomes Charlize Theron's Stunt Double

New Zealand's Olympic silver medalist Luuka Jones-Yaxley traded the competition course for the movie set, coaching Charlize Theron and doubling for her in Netflix's new thriller Apex. The five-time Olympian found filmmaking thrilling but says nothing matches the pressure of the Olympics.

Google News - Olympic Medal•3 min read
Solutions•May 30

Netflix's 'Santita' Breaks Disability Stereotypes

A bold new Mexican series starring Paulina Dávila challenges outdated views on disability and sexuality with authentic storytelling. Created by Luis Cámara and Gabrielle Galanter, the seven-episode drama proves representation can be both respectful and revolutionary.

Mexico News Daily•2 min read
Netflix Show Creates 350 Jobs, Saves 13,000 Gallons of Fuel
Solutions•May 22

Netflix Show Creates 350 Jobs, Saves 13,000 Gallons of Fuel

Netflix's new series "The Boroughs" just proved that blockbuster entertainment can be a win for both local economies and the planet. The production created over 350 jobs while slashing fuel consumption by nearly 13,000 gallons.

Google News - Jobs Created•2 min read