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A colorful wall display of video game and pop culture memorabilia features recognizable characters, logos and symbols from beloved franchises including “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Kirby,” “Animal Crossing” and “The Legend of Zelda.” One of Saturday’s panels featured Sean Schemmel, Christopher Sabat and Justin Cook, “Dragon Ball” series voice actors. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin staff)

As educators, researchers, and policymakers debate YouTube’s utility in classrooms, a handful of creators are getting the chance to show how the platform’s interactive elements can enhance learning. YouTube quietly introduced a slate of educational games through its Playables hub, with notable STEM channels like Veritasium and Khan Academy involved in the initiative.

Fascists on Twitter—also called X, the everything app—have been furiously posting memes about Anakin Skywalker. They have even deluded themselves into thinking that this will turn the tide of the midterms where things are looking pretty bad for them so far. Clearly, that’s all ridiculous—they’re just recreating fandom from first principles.