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Business Insider 10,931,608 followers 2h Here's why plant-based meat is still so expensive. A.C. Fowler reports. Watch the full video on why plant-based meat is still so expensive and what’s holding the industry back here: https://lnkd.in/eczXCJcg 1 Comment Like Comment Karl Wilder 2h Here is what is holding the industry back: we do not want Frankenfood, and it tastes like garbage. Like Reply 1 Reaction To view or add a comment, sign in 10,931,608 followers View Profile Follow More from this author Inside the Vegas bash for elite Amazon sellers Business Insider 1h Wait, why is your Big Mac more expensive than mine? Business Insider 1d How a stinky little fish conquered America Business Insider 2d Explore content categories Career Productivity Finance Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence Project Management Education Technology Leadership Ecommerce User Experience

Despite Instagram’s sister app, WhatsApp, using encrypted privacy as a core feature to reassure users, the company is switching the privacy function off for Instagram direct messages Instagram direct messages will no longer be fully private, with Meta announcing that it is to turn off encryption on messages from May 8th. It means that Meta will now be able to access or monitor content in users’ private, direct messages, including old ones. In an update, Instagram has advised users to “download any media or messages that you may want to keep”. The move comes despite Instagram’s sibling app, WhatsApp touting encryption as a core reason to use the service to protect users’ privacy. Messenger also uses privacy encryption by default to reassure users. “End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after 8 May 2026,” the company said in an update. “If you have chats that are affected by this change, you will see instructions on how you can download any media or messages that you may want to keep. End-to-end encrypted messages and calls ensure that only you and the people that you're communicating with can see or listen to what is sent, and no one else

With the launch of Crimson Desert now just days away, developer Pearl Abyss has officially unveiled the full set of in-game rewards that players can earn by watching participating Twitch streams. Crimson Desert is set to hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 19, and although the game won't feature any microtransactions at launch, fans can get their hands on some new cosmetic items via the upcoming Twitch Drops promotion. Although microtransactions have become common practice in the gaming world over the last decade, especially in live-service titles, Pearl Abyss says it will have no such monetization model in Crimson Desert . Last month, the game's marketing director, Will Powers, revealed that the highly anticipated action-adventure title will not feature a cosmetic cash shop and will instead rely on the game's $69.99 price tag, deluxe edition cosmetics, and future expansions to support the game with new content. Powers explained that the monetization method may be suitable for free-to-play games, like Fortnite or Apex Legends, but the revenue stream for a premium title, such as Crimson Desert, begins and ends with its initial purchase.

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Crimson Desert is just a few days away from go-live and players will soon be able to jump into the open-world adventure and start earning their launch week Twitch Drop rewards. When Does Crimson Desert Go Live? Screenshot: Pearl Abyss Pearl Abyss’ upcoming open-world game is well-positioned to steal the spotlight in late March as many gamers are looking for the next big 2026 title to dive into. Crimson Desert launches for PC, PS5, Xbox Series consoles on March 19, 2026. The action-adventure title has a release time of 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 10pm GMT. Videos by VICE Crimson Desert launches simultaneously worldwide on all platforms when the launch date arrives. Gamers who have pre-ordered Crimson Desert on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam will be able to pre-load the game starting 48 hours before launch on those platforms. Get ready for #CrimsonDesert Twitch Drops!Watch participating Crimson Desert streams on Twitch to earn rewards.Details, including event schedule and instructions on how to claim, are coming later this week, so stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/RO3lDnrkOh — Crimson Desert (@CrimsonDesert_) March 16, 2026 Similar to many other Twitch Drop launch promotions, Crimson Desert players can watch participating Crimson Desert

Samuel Martin Thomas Reilly has admitted being concerned in supplying cannabis (Pixabay) Newsletter Sign up Get your latest local news for free in your email inbox I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Isle of Man Today. Read our privacy notice A 21-year-old Douglas man has admitted being concerned in supplying cannabis. Samuel Martin Thomas Reilly, of Hillside Avenue, was arrested after police examined a phone belonging to another defendant. Prosecuting advocate Roger Kane told the court that evidence had been found showing that Reilly was a regular street drug dealer, and had engaged in selling, not just to close friends and associates. Messages had been found on Snapchat and Telegram, and Mr Kane said that there had also been allegations of enforcement, with implied threats of violence to get debts paid. Reilly was represented in court by advocate Stephen Wood and will be sentenced in summary court on April 14, after a probation report has been prepared.

British teenagers, like their peers abroad, have a conflicted relationship with social media. They know it can feed them a diet of “brain rot” content that keeps them glued to their phones while making money for big tech. Yet it is central to their lives, and many do ​not think it is the government’s job to ban it. Britain, like other countries in Europe and beyond, is considering ways to restrict social media after becoming increasingly aware of the risks to children. It ‌could follow Australia in imposing a ban on under-16s. The government has asked “everyone with a view” to contribute to a public consultation, which closes in May. Young people aged 16 to 18 at one south London school said Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok helped them socialise, make new connections and learn about the world. But there were downsides: the platforms sometimes left them unhappy or exhausted, vulnerable to bullying and harmful content, and they knew the apps were designed to keep them scrolling. Glued to phones for hours a day “During the summer, I’d spend around eight hours a day on just TikTok,” ​said Awand Khdir, 17, who added there was little else to do on that

SINGAPORE (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau hit his drive into the water and still won the playoff with a par Sunday at LIV Golf Singapore when Richard T. Lee of Canada missed a 2-foot putt. DeChambeau birdied the par-5 18th for a 5-under 66. Lee birdied four of his last six holes for a 66. They finished on 14-under 274 at Sentosa Golf Club. Lee Westwood closed with a 70 and finished third, his best finish in LIV. Lee was trying to become the first wild card — players not affiliated with a team — to win in the LIV Golf League. It looked certain the playoff would go another hole when Lee had a 2-footer for par. He jabbed at it with a quick stroke and it spun out hard off the left lip. “It was a short putt and I wanted to just hit it hard, and I hit it a little too hard,” Lee said. “I think the adrenaline was pumping a little bit.” The 35-year-old Lee picked up $2,250,000 for his runner-up finish,  » Read More

March 15, 2026 - 07:33 PM BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU was announced as a No. 2 seed for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday evening as the Tigers get ready to host First- and Second-Round games in the PMAC.  LSU will host No. 15 Jacksonville in the first-round in the PMAC. The LSU/Jacksonville winner will face the winner of No. 7 Texas Tech and No. 10 Villanova. Games will be played on Friday and Sunday in the PMAC with tip times coming later in the week. Tickets will be available on LSUtix.net, starting on Monday at 10 a.m. CT.  The Tigers are in the Sacramento 1 Regional. Along with LSU, the other three top-four seeds are No. 1 UCLA, No. 3 Duke and No. 4. Minnesota.  Coach Kim Mulkey is in her fifth season at LSU and the Tigers have hosted NCAA Tournament games every year under her leadership. This marks the first time LSU has been a No. 2 seed since 2008, which resulted in the fifth-straight Final Four appearance for the Tigers. It is the fourth time LSU has earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 20 #2 LSU v. #15 Jacksonville #7 Texas

Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Totally Spies!and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series, today announces an expanded partnership with WildBrain to share content across YouTube channels. Under the deal, WildBrain, via its world-leading YouTube network, will host a range of Banijay Kids & Family titles, with access to sell direct advertising inventory through its in-house Media Solutions team. Conversely, Banijay Kids & Family Digital will host select WildBrain properties across its own ZeeKay network. Banijay Kids & Family titles heading to WildBrain include seasons 1-6 of Totally Spies! in English, LATAM Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, alongside season 1-3 in French; seasons 1-2 of LoliRock in English, Spanish, and Italian; and the first season of Mister Maker Arty Party in English. Meanwhile, a curated selection of WildBrain content will join Banijay Kids & Family’s ZeeKay network, including all four seasons of Boy & Dragon; seasons 1-5 of In the Night Garden in English and French; and seasons 1-4 of Slugterra and season 1 Slugterra: Ascension in English and LATAM Spanish. Dan Lewsey, SVP Digital and Social Media, Banijay Kids & Family says: “Banijay Kids & Family and WildBrain each bring a powerful