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Digital age intensifies parasocial ties, turning fandom into cultural, economic force: Experts

Digital age intensifies parasocial ties, turning fandom into cultural, economic force: Experts

Parasocial, the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of 2025, refers to a one-sided connection with a famous person, character

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US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29
21.10.2025

US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

Former world youth champion remembered for influence on and off the board, says chess center

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, dies at 79
12.10.2025

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, dies at 79

Acclaimed actress, whose career spanned more than 100 film and television roles, was known for her wit, originality, and performances in both comedies and dramas

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado voices support for Israel
11.10.2025

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado voices support for Israel

'I believe and I can announce that our government will move our Israeli embassy to Jerusalem,' says Maria Corina Machado

Discord says 70,000 users had their IDs leaked in recent breach
09.10.2025

Discord says 70,000 users had their IDs leaked in recent breach

Customer service vendor suffers breach, leading to ID photos used for age verification on Discord to be compromised

Low birth rates in England could force closure of 800 primary schools by 2029
25.09.2025

Low birth rates in England could force closure of 800 primary schools by 2029

London set to be most affected, study finds