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Tada Images/Shutterstock Over the years, Amazon has grown exponentially from a small online book-selling enterprise to a global technology company worth more than $2 trillion in 2026. Although Americans spend a lot on Amazon every month, this mind-boggling figure is largely driven by ad revenue and the growing Amazon Web Services (AWS) segment. In terms of market capitalization, Amazon is ranked among the top five in the world, with well over a hundred businesses under its giant umbrella. In fact, Amazon boasts subsidiaries across several industries, from MGM studios to Whole Foods and tech brands like Ring and Zoox. But fewer people are aware about its venture into video game streaming with Twitch, despite the platform often being crowned as No. 1 in the live-streaming industry. Amazon acquired Twitch back in 2014 in an effort to rival video-streaming companies like Netflix and YouTube. In fact, YouTube (owned by Google) was well on its way to capture Twitch, in what seemed like a fitting deal given the similarity of platform formats. But then Amazon shocked everyone with its $970 million move. At the time, that was the most Amazon had shelled out on a single acquisition.  Around the time of the acquisition in 2014, Twitch had around 55 million

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Jake Davis #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in action during the Sweet 16 practice day at Toyota Center on March 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images Entering the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, Illinois basketball forward Jake Davis said there is one thing he needs before he plays every basketball game — an energy drink.  "I just drink an energy drink — get the juices flowing and go play," Davis said Friday of his pregame routine. "Nothing too serious."  Article continues below this ad Davis said his current go-to energy drink is Gatorade's energy drink Fast Twitch, based on a recommendation from Illinois strength and conditioning coach Adam Fletcher.  "That's what our strength trainer, Fletch, wants me to drink," Davis said. "Before that, it was like Ghost, Monster, but we try to stay away from those now. They're not good for you."  Davis, who has started in Illinois' last 17 games, is averaging 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game this season for the Fighting Illini. Jake Davis #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Toyota Center on March 26

JOPLIN, MO — The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Esports program, known on campus as MOSO Esports, has wrapped up an impressive season, highlighted by dominant regular-season performances and multiple post-season appearances across several titles. The MSSU Gold team competing in Marvel Rivals delivered a perfect 7-0 match record and a 21-0 round-by-round record. Each victory came with MSSU having a 3-0 in best-of-five series play. The team secured the title of Regular Season Conference Champions before falling in a contested 2-3 series against Robert Morris University Academy in the Division VIII quarterfinals. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, MOSO Esports continued its strong showing with a 9-1 regular season record, suffering its only loss to the University of Kentucky (485-498). Demonstrating resilience and growth, MSSU Gold avenged that loss in the semifinals with a decisive 2-0 series victory over Kentucky, earning a spot in the Division VII Championship match. The team will face the University of South Florida on Sunday at 7 p.m., with the championship streamed live on Twitch at twitch.tv/mosoesports. Meanwhile, MSSU Gold’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate squad posted a 6-1 regular season record, with their only defeat coming against Hendrix College, a longstanding rival across multiple esports titles. Finishing

Midnight Season 1 is live—jump into The Voidspire and The Dreamrift now. Kick your feet up and turn up the volume on “A Place to Call Home” with AURORA, grab the Cuddly Void Grrgle Housing decor item via Twitch Drops, and don’t miss what’s next. Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ Now Available! Enter The Voidspire in Voidstorm, The Dreamrift in Harandar, and March on Quel'Danas in Eversong Woods, undertake Mythic dungeons, face new world bosses, engage in PvP, and more during the first season of Midnight. Good luck in the season ahead, champions, and don't forget to check the Great Vault each week after the season begins for your new rewards! Everything you need to know about Season 1, including a detailed release schedule, is in our previously published article. Watch and Listen to “A Place to Call Home” Featuring AURORA We’ve partnered with acclaimed Fontana recording artist AURORA to create a musical tribute to our fondest memories of World of Warcraft, from the first starting zone all the way to Midnight. We hope you see the Azeroth you call home here, with us. In Azeroth, it is not the destination that matters most, but those who walk beside us along

Rankings of the SP Streamers for today's, tomorrow's and the day after tomorrow's games for fantasy baseball. Every day of the 2026 baseball season, I'll be looking at today's and tomorrow's slate of scheduled starting pitchers and ranking their matchups for your fantasy baseball streams. There's a lot that goes into this and you can hang out with me on twitch.tv/pitcherlist to talk about the specific ranks as I make them every weekday morning from 10am - 12pm ET. If you have questions about these ranks, please ask during the morning Twitch AMA. Those are my office hours as I generally don't answer comments on the site. There are four tiers to these rankings with 12-teamers in mind: Auto-Start - Just do it. Don't overthink this, start the man. This includes "if I have them rostered, I'm starting them" pitchers. Probably Start - I'm likely starting these arms, though I recognize there is more risk than we'd like there to be. Either it's a tough matchup for a good-not-elite pitcher or a weak lineup for a volatile arm. These pitchers have a 50% or greater chance of performing well in my view and I'm starting them in the majority of situations.

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No Kings Day, June 14, 2025 (Photo – Amy Barach) As organizers across the country prepare for what is expected to be another massive day of nonviolent mobilization, the No Kings Coalition and 50501 have announced a coordinated livestream event aimed at energizing supporters ahead of nationwide protests scheduled for March 28. By News Desk The virtual event will take place Friday, March 20 at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT on Twitch, bringing together gaming creators, activists, and digital organizers in a multi-hour broadcast designed to reach younger audiences and online communities. Organizers say millions are expected to take part in No Kings demonstrations across thousands of locations nationwide. An interactive map of events is available through the coalition’s website. The livestream will blend gaming, culture, and political discussion, featuring coordinated gameplay of titles such as Overwatch alongside conversations about civic engagement, community protection, and participation in the March 28 actions. Viewers will also be able to register live for local events during the broadcast. According to organizers, the initiative is intended to “cut through the political noise” and create a space for new audiences, particularly gamers and digital activists, to engage with the movement and connect with

After ten years of TwitchCon, we’ve seen a community-driven event grow into the largest, live streaming creator gathering in the world. All of you who show up, year after year, are what make this event so special. Whether you’re road tripping in with friends or jumping on a plane, you’re the reason TwitchCon exists, and why it’s become the place where online communities go IRL. As our creators continue to evolve and drive culture, TwitchCon continues to evolve with you. In 2026, we’ll celebrate our final year in Rotterdam before moving to a new place, while TwitchCon San Diego continues in the Gaslamp Quarter through 2028. TwitchCon Rotterdam tickets go live next week! What’s New in 2026 This year brings exciting returns and fresh experiences designed around what matters most: connection, content, and community. We’re prioritizing support for the moments that make TwitchCon special, like Unity Guild gatherings, MeetUps, interactive activities, and the beloved traditions you look forward to each year. Behind the scenes, we’re making significant investments to ensure TwitchCon remains the one event you can’t miss: IRL Streaming IRL streaming is a big and exciting part of Twitch, and we’ve seen creators take this format to new heights.

In a moment that perfectly captures the power of live content, a streamer on Twitch has gone viral after rescuing a stranded paddleboarder — all while broadcasting to viewers in real time. Charlie, better known online as EpicVoyages, isn’t your typical content creator. By day, he’s a working prawn fisherman navigating the waters off the Welsh coast. By night (and often simultaneously), he streams his life at sea to a growing audience who tune in for everything from daily catches to unpredictable ocean adventures. But earlier today, viewers witnessed something far more dramatic. @epicvoyages Paddle Boarder caught out in the wind ♬ original sound – Charlie A Real-Life Rescue, Captured Live During a routine stream, Charlie spotted a paddleboarder struggling against strong winds and increasingly choppy water. The individual had fallen off their board and was visibly unable to make it back to shore safely. Without hesitation, Charlie steered his boat toward them. In front of a live audience — and across multiple camera angles — he successfully pulled the paddleboarder out of the water and onto his vessel, ensuring they were safe from danger. The entire rescue unfolded in real time, turning an ordinary stream into an extraordinary moment