Feel like you’re glued to your phone? You’re not alone. The average American adult spends over two hours daily on social media, while teens rack up double that on TikTok and Instagram. With experts raising concerns about the addictive nature of social platforms, interest in “social media detox” has skyrocketed. Google searches for the term
Apple is rolling out rare iPhone discounts in China as competition from local brands intensifies. Starting January 4, the four-day promotion offers price cuts of up to 500 yuan ($68.50) on its latest models, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. The move mirrors a similar campaign last year ahead of the Lunar New
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is taking a bold stand against TikTok. The leader announced on Saturday that the government will block the social media platform for a year starting in 2025. The Prime Minister mentioned a contrast in content between what is shown in China and the one shown in other countries. PM Calls
A tragic scene unfolded at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin after a 15-year-old student opened fire. The underage suspect injured three school fellows and claimed the lives of a teacher and a teenage student. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes identified the shooter as Natalie Rupnow, who also went by Samantha. Shooter Kid Took Own
At the world’s largest gathering of Earth and space scientists last week, a familiar name sent ripples of anxiety through the packed halls: TRUMP. The annual American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting in Washington drew 31,000 attendees excited about discoveries, but there was also a sense of fear. We Have A Target on Out Backs Donald
A new research study has revealed that dogs are evolving to fit modern human lives. Researchers at Sweden’s Linköping University conducted a study on dogs. They found that as dogs become more urbanized and widely domesticated worldwide, they may be experiencing a new wave of domestication. Why Dogs Are Evolving? Scientists claim this is because
For many of those jailed for attacking the capitol hill, this is something the President-elect will certainly do. Donald Trump, while campaigning, repeatedly called those who tried to overturn the 2020 election, patriots. Derrick Evans, who the BBC talked to, is confident that his leader for whom he can do anything, will pardon him once
Elon Musk‘s lottery-style giveaway of $1 million per day to registered voters has raised legal concerns, according to US media reports. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter to Musk’s political action committee, America PAC, warning that this contest may be illegal under federal election laws. Elon Musk’s Giveaways Are Illegal The giveaway, which
At a recent rally in Detroit, former President Barack Obama delivered a lighthearted rap of Eminem’s 2002 hit “Lose Yourself,” after being introduced by the rapper himself. Eminem, a Detroit native, appeared briefly to support Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, as he urged people to vote in the upcoming elections. Obama Rapped Several Lines in
China has launched new military exercises around Taiwan by surrounding it from all sides, the BBC live report said. The military drills, the most serious in nature in decades, were announced just days after the island celebrated its National Day. The drills, named Joint Sword-2024B, involve air and sea forces conducting combat-readiness patrols and simulated
Video footage released by the US military showed a Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to a US fighter aircraft. Aerial intercepts are routine in Alaska but the recent one was just a few feet away from hitting the US fighter jet. The interception comes after scores of Russian air incursions into the Alaska Air
A group of 15 people were detained by the Turkish authorities after they physically assaulted two US marines in Izmir. The videos taken by the people involved in the assault showed a man holding the two Marines while one man put a cloth over one. The Marines were calling for help while no one dared
