2+ hour, 48+ min ago (235+ words) A full-scale search and rescue operation broke out in northwest England after one of Santa's reindeer bolted from a Christmas event, prompting police, the Coastguard, and even Royal Marines to team up to bring it home. Southport Offshore Rescue Trust revealed that crews were dispatched on November 29 to track down the runaway reindeer after it escaped a festive celebration in Formby. The animal had been missing for several hours and was last seen heading toward the coastline, triggering fears it could wander into the River Mersey. Police initially tracked the reindeer but eventually lost visual contact as darkness set in. With visibility dropping, Merseyside Police called in additional support, including HM Coastguard teams from Southport and Crosby and rescue crews equipped with thermal binoculars. "Using thermal binoculars, our quad team located the reindeer on the beach," Southport Offshore Rescue Trust…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) Zackarie Fairfax is a Senior Writer on Dexerto's US team, specializing in Pokemon, Fortnite, and Nintendo game coverage. He also has bylines at Gamepur, The Escapist, ScreenRant and CharlieINTEL. A Manchester United supporter who went viral for refusing to cut his hair until the team wins five matches in a row was assaulted during United's clash with Chelsea on September 20. The fan, known online as theunitedstrand, has documented his year-long challenge across Instagram, where he has attracted thousands of followers watching his hair grow as the streak continues. He began the bet in October 2024, and despite United's ups and downs, the longest run of wins so far has only reached two in a row. However, his latest viral video wasn't an update regarding his hair growth. A clip of theunitedstrand being attacked by another United fan has circulated social media,…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago (430+ words) Streaming star Valkyrae gave fans a long-awaited update on the whereabouts of fellow influencer Corpse Husband " but they shouldn't get their hopes up for a comeback. Corpse Husband took over the internet in 2020 thanks to his humorous Among Us streams with other top broadcasters. Fans were enamored with his deep voice, which lent itself well to his YouTube videos narrating horror stories and creepypastas. Over the years, Corpse grew even more popular and released original music alongside major names like Machine Gun Kelly" but he's been AWOL for the last three years, with friends giving brief updates about his health here and there. The name "Corpse Husband' will occasionally surface online from time to time, but he has largely disappeared from the public limelight due to a combination of personal reasons and health issues " something Valkyrae opened up about during…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) Natsuki Hanae, one of Japan's most celebrated anime voice actors known for his roles in Demon Slayer and Dandadan, has opened up about his grief that shaped his early life and how it continues to influence his work. Speaking on Fuji TV's Let Me Tell Your Fortune (as reported by Sponichi Annex), Hanae revealed that he lost his mother when he was around 18 or 19. His father passed away a few years later, just as he was starting his voice acting career. He also lost his grandmother shortly after, describing that time as "pretty much rock bottom." However, Hanae has channeled these emotions into his work. "But because I had that feeling, there are many parts of my work that I can use. I think to myself, "I wonder if that was the last gift I got from my parents,' while…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago (190+ words) Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain. He was 28 years old. Jota was travelling with his younger brother, Andr" Silva, when their car left the road and caught fire. Both men were killed in the accident, which occurred around 00:30 local time on Thursday in Zamora, Spain. Spanish authorities said the Lamborghini they were driving suffered a tyre blow-out while overtaking another vehicle, according to the BBC. Silva, 26, was also a professional footballer, playing for Portuguese second-division side Penafiel. The Portuguese international was a key part of Liverpool's squad since joining the club from Wolves in 2020. He scored over 50 goals for the Reds and played a vital role in their 2024/25 Premier League title win. He also featured regularly for Portugal, scoring in their UEFA Nations League final victory over Spain earlier this summer. Before his time…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) Nathan Warby is a Senior Games Writer on Dexerto's UK team, also contributing on our sister website CharlieINTEL. His expert coverage areas include Call of Duty, EA SPORTS FC, FIFA, and other multiplayer games. The Team of the Season promo is coming to EA FC 25, and the Premier League squad is set to be one of the biggest releases of the event. Now, the nominees that fans will have to decide between have been revealed. While there are plenty of promos that Ultimate Team fans love, TOTS is always one of the most popular. It celebrates the top performers in every major league, rewarding them with powerful blue cards with stats that are tough to beat. The world's biggest competitions all feature, but none are bigger than the English league. Here's everything we know about the Premier League Team of…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (862+ words) Daisy Phillipson is a Senior TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto's UK Team. She's a lover of horror, crime, psychological thrillers. After graduating with a Masters in Magazine Journalism, she's gone on to write for Digital Spy, LADbible and Little White Lies. Tiffany Smith, the momager of Piper Rockelle, faces a long line of allegations in Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, sparking questions about whether she has faced any criminal charges." Much like Hulu's Devil in the Family, Bad Influence places child influencing under the spotlight, exploring the ethical issues and dangers that arise when minors are thrust into public view." Rather than telling the story through Ruby Franke, the new Netflix documentary series examines Tiffany Smith, mother of social media star Piper Rockelle. Former members of The Squad and insiders speak out about their experiences, making disturbing…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago (347+ words) Twitch and KICK star Felix "xQc" Lengyel has hit back at IShowSpeed after the YouTuber mocked him for taking part in the Sidemen Charity Match yet again. When the Sidemen Charity Match first started out, it was mainly UK-based content creators that were involved. They invited a few from further afield, but those invites have become bigger over the last few games." IShowSpeed was first invited back in 2022. The YouTube star created a few viral moments, leaving a big tackle on KSI, and not knowing the offside rule. He returned in 2023 and saw his penalty saved by KSI then, which prompted another viral highlight. Speed"s second appearance was actually xQc"s first, as the Canadian went in goal for YouTube Allstars. However, he conceded eight goals and looked a bit awkward between the sticks." The KICK streamer has confirmed…...