A fresh face has joined the photo-sharing scene. Flashes, a new app, is giving Instagram a run for its money. It supports up to four photos per post and one-minute-long videos. But there's more to it than just photos and videos. Flashes is built on the same tech as Bluesky, a decentralized
The controversial rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, caught attention by using a Super Bowl commercial to direct fans to his website. If you visit his site, you'll find T-shirts with a swastika, a symbol that was used by Nazi Germany and is still used by far-right extremists today.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets
Social media is a powerful tool, but it has also enabled some very inventive scams. This story revolves around a woman named Belle Gibson. She was a popular wellness blogger who built an empire around claims that she was living a healthy life despite a terminal brain tumor. Her story had a strong ap
Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th
Check updates that surfaced on social media with Trump's freeze of foreign aid playing a backdrop. Why Jeffrey Epstein and words connected to USAID got tossed around. He posted with excitement. They think Already familiar X account "_Bitch shared" "Jeffrey Epstein was on the USAID payro
On a Friday morning, the rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, sparked controversy with a series of provocative posts on X. The 47-year-old artist started posting around 4 a. m. PT (7 a. m. ET), many of which were offensive and self-aggrandizing. Ye's comments targeted the Jewish commu
You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".
A fresh TV show is back on Netflix. If you're into real-life drama, it's a must-watch. The series is based on a real-life case of a beautiful Australian, Belle Gibson. She was a renowned Instagrammer with a wellness empire. Younger people might not know but back in the day, social media was differen
The film Emilia has a good chance to win the award at the Goya Awards. This award is Spain's answer to the Oscars. The main star, Karla, won't be there at the big event on Saturday. This decision came after some messy backlash. It all started when some old social media posts by Karla surfaced. Thes
