SOCIAL MEDIA

Nov 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Young Aussie Fighter's Opinion on Modern Dating

A 23-year-old martial arts champion from Australia has some strong feelings about dating in the modern era. Zac O’Brien, who recently returned from Thailand, shared his thoughts on the Sydney dating scene. He described a blind date that started off rocky, but turned around when someone else gave him

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Eight on Trial in France for Teacher's Murder

On Monday, a trial began in Paris involving eight individuals accused of various roles in the 2020 beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. The teacher was targeted after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in a class on free speech. The attacker, Abdoullakh Anzorov, was killed by police, bu

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Valencia Floods: Missing Persons and Volunteers Step Up

In the aftermath of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, social media platforms have become a lifeline for families searching for missing loved ones. With at least 217 confirmed deaths and more rain forecasted, hope is fading for those still unaccounted for. A remarkable rescue story emerged with

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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Celebrities Can't Keep Quiet Anymore

Back in the '90s, Michael Jordan refused to endorse a political candidate, famously saying "Republicans buy sneakers too. " At the time, celebrities could stay mum on politics and not ruffle too many feathers. Those days are gone. Take singer Chappell Roan and former President George W. Bush, who r

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Nov 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Squirrel Star Peanut's Surprising End

In remote Pine City, New York, a well-known squirrel named Peanut met a sad end. Peanut, who gained fame on social media with his caretaker Mark Longo, was euthanized after authorities seized him and a raccoon named Fred from Longo's home. This happened after some people complained, and officers fro

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Fake News from Home: How Americans Use Social Media Tricks

Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Fake Video Stirs Up Election Scare

A weird video popped up online, claiming that a Haitian guy voted in two different counties in Georgia. The video said he voted for Kamala Harris, just six months after arriving in the US. Georgia's top election person, Brad Raffensperger, thinks this video is fake and meant to trick people. He even

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Who's in Charge of Truth Online?

In a recent poll, nearly all Americans are worried that lies might mess up the upcoming presidential election. False rumors about storms, past attacks, and current wars are spreading like wildfire on social media. At the same time, many people now get their news from these platforms, which could cau

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Nov 01 2024EDUCATION

Kids and Politics: When Do They Start Learning?

Believe it or not, even kids as young as 5 have some idea about presidents and elections! A study showed that many kids between 5 and 11 could name the presidential candidates back in 2016. This might come as a surprise, but kids are like little sponges, soaking up info from adults, friends, and eve

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Kevin Durant's Teasing Tweets: Fun or Fury?

Kevin Durant, a star player, recently took to social media to tease fans who had bet on the wrong team. The Phoenix Suns had a stunning comeback, winning 125-119 against the Clippers. Devin Booker scored an amazing 40 points, helping Phoenix erase a 21-point deficit. Many fans who had bet on the Cli

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