Religions and languages are like any other social traits, such as age or wealth. They evolve and change over time, just like people do. New ones pop up while others fade away. Have you ever wondered how many religions or languages exist at any given time? Or how they change and spread? Scientists s
Ever wondered what people truly miss about face-to-face talks when digital devices take over? It's not just about seeing each other's faces on a screen. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person meets were hard to come by, people had to rely more on texts, calls, and social media to stay connecte
Ever wondered what makes some celebrities more popular on Twitter than others? It could be their choice of words or how well they connect with others online. Researchers studied 471 Indian celebrities with verified Twitter accounts to find out. They looked at tweets, retweets, and mentions to see ho
Ever wondered what people who don't follow any political parties see on social media during elections? You might think they're getting a mix of views, but that's not the case. A study found that these folks, let's call them "political outsiders, " mainly see posts from a few political parties. It's
As the nation cast their votes on Election Day, shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind social media platform Truth Social, saw a significant boost. On Tuesday, the stock price jumped by 15%, starting the day at $37. 52 and touching a high of $40. 74 before settling around $39.
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
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
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
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
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
