The internet's love affair with YouTube's biggest star is showing cracks

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Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has recently faced backlash.

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YouTuber Marques Brownlee breaks down how he makes money — and his response to critics of his negative reviews

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Marques Brownlee attends the Collision tech conference in 2023.

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Oh, so now I can't shoot fireworks at a Lambo from a helicopter?

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A YouTuber's video of a helicopter blasting a sports car with fireworks got him into hot water, as part of the evidence presented by the feds.

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YouTube just made over 75 games available to everyone

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YouTube launched a new gaming platform with more than 75 free games including
YouTube launched a new gaming platform with more than 75 free games including "Angry Birds."

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YouTube is 19 years old. Here's a timeline of how it was founded and grew to become king of video, with some controversies along the way.

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan took over the top job in 2023.

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I was fired from my accounting job and had to give up my apartment and sleep on my friend's floor. Now, I make $500,000 a year as a YouTuber.

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Quentin Latham.

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A YouTuber let the Cybertruck close on his finger to test the new sensor update. It didn't go well.

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A side view of a Tesla cybertruck.

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Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber

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A woman shopping for groceries (stock photo).

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Momfluencer Ruby Franke wrote in her journal that it was 'a big day for evil' as she detailed how she tortured her children

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Former momfluencer Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to charges related to child abuse.
Ruby Franke.

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Fisker's electric SUV got a terrible review. It's turned into a whole saga.

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Marques Brownlee called the Fisker Ocean the
Marques Brownlee called the Fisker Ocean the "worst car I've ever reviewed."

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