Imagine you're trying to influence people's thoughts on a big event, like hostage negotiations. You might think about leaking some secret info, right? Well, that's what an aide to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of doing. Eliezer Feldstein allegedly got his hands on a highly se
Drake, the Toronto rapper known for his hit songs and social media presence, recently posted a selfie on Instagram sharing his new hairstyle. He’s ditched his braids this time, and the change hasn’t gone unnoticed by his followers. The photo shows Drake with his signature duck face, and it’s sparked
Ever thought about how researchers dig deeper into social media user behaviors? They don't just count friends or read posts. A fresh study shows that looking at the websites people share on Twitter can provide a quicker and more precise insight. This method, nicknamed "domain-based user embedding, "
These days, people's views on health issues are all over the place, especially on social media. Comments can range from super supportive to downright against something, and they often include rude language. But how do these comments really affect how people think about health? A study looked into ho
India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has just made his mark on the entertainment industry. His company, Reliance Industries, has officially joined forces with Walt Disney to form a new powerhouse called JioStar. This massive $8. 5 billion deal brings together the best of both worlds: Viacom18's media
Facebook, a massive online platform, is a big part of many people's daily lives. While it can be fun and helpful, some users find it hard to log off. Scientists have looked into why some people get hooked on Facebook, focusing mostly on things that make it appealing. But what about the stuff that ma
In the heart of Colorado Springs, a tiny bakery named Norma's Bakery was nearly shipwrecked after just one year of sailing. Its owners, Norma Torres Canales and Martin Gerardo Ortiz Ceja, were forced to reduce employee hours. The family-owned business was at risk of shutting down. Their daughter-in-
Did you know that Taylor Swift is the godmother to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's three daughters? It might come as a surprise to many, but Reynolds recently confirmed this in an interview. The funny reveal came when Swift playfully referred to Reynolds as her godkids' "sperm donor" on social medi
You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un
Last week, some news websites like The Daily Mail and The New York Post claimed that astronaut Suni Williams was sick. They even said her colleague, Butch Wilmore, might be losing weight. NASA quickly cleared things up, saying all astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are doing well. T
