Monday morning news drop
Netflix’s Big Wake-Up Call: The Power Clash Behind the Crash As rivals toggle between schadenfreude and fear, top creators and insiders are increasingly becoming vocal about what’s gone wrong with the streaming giant’s culture. (Hollywood Reporter)
In the dark: Seven years, 60 countries, 935 internet shutdowns: How authoritarian regimes found an off switch for dissent. (Rest of World)
‘It’s just good energy!’ How TikTok and Covid made drum’n’bass hot again The 90s genre is being freshened up by young, often female artists mixing hyper-fast breakbeats with soft vocals. But why is it so suited to our post-lockdown, attention-deficient era? (The Guardian)
War Is Making One of the Richest Countries Even Richer Hosting the football World Cup is a coup for Qatar, but it’s Europe’s hunt to replace Russian natural gas that will give the Gulf state real influence. (Bloomberg)
The Amazonification of the American workforce The e-commerce giant’s labor issues expose the complicated truth about getting what we want when we want it. (Vox)
What to expect from Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs At long last we know the pairings in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and let me tell you, I am fired up. Sportsnet has put together thorough previews for those looking to go in depth on any individual series (Sportsnet)
Is MrBeast for Real? Inside the Outrageous World of YouTube’s Cash-Happy Stunt King Jimmy Donaldson built a $54 million empire on elaborate pranks and eye-popping giveaways. Next up: Becoming the most popular creator on the planet. (Rolling Stone)
The Sheryl Crow You Never Knew: For decades, the singer-songwriter carved her own path while battling sexism in the music industry and personal darkness. Now, at 60, she’s telling her story in a new documentary. (New York Times)