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The TikTok Ban Debate: Examining Social Media Conversations

On March 13, TikTok was again vulnerable as US lawmakers pressed forward with a bill that might result in a nationwide ban on the platform. This bill gives Beijing-based parent company ByteDance two significant options: either sell TikTok or face a ban. With over 170 million active US users, lawmakers have tried to control the […]

The Apple Vision Pro: Unveiling the Most Expensive AR Headset Ever

On February 2, 2024, tech giant Apple launched the “The Apple Vision Pro” headset to the public market, reportedly hoping to sell as many as half a million headsets before the end of this year. The Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset has become one of the most talked-about gadgets, costing about $3500, making it […]

The Spectacular Wrap-Up: Unveiling Surprises, Records, and Social Buzz of AFCON 2023

The 34th iteration of the biannual African football competition, known as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, or CAN 2023, ended last Sunday when the host Cote d’Ivoire defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-1 to take home the championship. AFCON Champions. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/LdplsTai9Y— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 11, 2024 The tournament, organized by the Confederation […]

King Charles III’s Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Global Conversations and Speculations

Earlier this week, Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. This comes just a week after the 75-year-old monarch was discharged from a London hospital, where he underwent a procedure to address an enlarged prostate. The palace did not specify the type of cancer Charles is facing. […]

Lewis Hamilton’s shocking move to Ferrari sparks F1 frenzy.

The F1 world completely shifted on Thursday. The news of Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula season got the sports industry agog. Ferrari stated on Thursday evening that seven-time world champion Hamilton will join the team on a multi-year contract beginning next season. Reports claim he will earn over $100 […]

Decoding the Social Pulse: A Deep Dive into Sentiments from the New Hampshire GOP Primary

It is no longer news that former President Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary, bringing him closer to being the Republican presidential nominee. Donald Trump won the primaries with 54.5% (169,620 votes), while Nikki Haley received 43.3% (134,829 votes). According to reports, Donald Trump is the first non-incumbent Republican contender in […]