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Star Selena Gomez Deletes Her Video on Deportation of Immigrants

28Jan

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Star Selena Gomez Deletes Her Video on Deportation of Immigrants

Pop star Selena Gomez deleted a video of herself crying about the deportation of undocumented immigrants. The video was posted on her Instagram Story and quickly deleted after she received backlash from conservatives. After deleting the video, Gomez posted a message on her Instagram Story: "Apparently it's not ok to show empathy for people." Pop star Selena Gomez is under fire after posting — and later deleted. She posted a heartfelt video expressing sorrow over the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The video shared on her Instagram story, showed the singer in tears as she reacted to immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. “I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don’t understand. I wish I could do...

German Engineer Sets World Record for Living Underwater

25Jan

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German Engineer Sets World Record for Living Underwater

Rudiger Koch, a German aerospace engineer, recently broke the world record for the longest time spent living underwater without depressurization. He spent an incredible 120 days in a submerged capsule off the coast of Panama, surpassing the previous record of 100 days set by Joseph Dituri. German aerospace engineer Rüdiger Koch has made history by living underwater for 120 days without depressurization, setting a Guinness World Record. The 59-year-old spent his time in a 30-square-meter underwater capsule 11 meters deep off the coast of Puerto Lindo, Panama. Koch broke the previous record of 100 days, set by American Joseph Dituri in a Florida lagoon. Four cameras filmed his moves in the capsule - capturing his daily life, monitoring his mental health, and providing proof that ...

TikTok Restores US Access, Thanks President-Elect Trump

20Jan

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Global

TikTok Restores US Access, Thanks President-Elect Trump

TikTok announced restoring US access service after President-elect Donald Trump promised to delay a law banning the app. Rival platforms like Meta and Snap are benefiting from TikTok’s disruption, while other ByteDance apps, like CapCut, remain unavailable. TikTok, the popular short-video app, announced on Sunday that it is restoring service in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump promised to extend the time before a law banning the app's US access takes effect. The platform, used by over 170 million Americans, thanked Trump for "providing clarity and assurance" to its service providers. TikTok's service was disrupted late Saturday when a law targeting its Chinese parent company ByteDance went into effect. US officials have raised national security concerns, alleging...

TikTok Refugees Flock to China’s New Video App ‘RedNote’

18Jan

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TikTok Refugees Flock to China’s New Video App ‘RedNote’

TikTok users in the US increasingly turn to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform often referred to as "China's Instagram," as a potential alternative ahead of a possible ban on TikTok. This influx of users has led to a surge in popularity for RedNote, with many users embracing the platform and the opportunity to connect with Chinese users. As the United States prepares to ban TikTok, millions of Americans are turning to Xiaohongshu, also known as "RedNote,". It is a Chinese app described as a mix of Instagram and Pinterest. Dubbed "TikTok refugees," these users are rapidly downloading the app in protest, making it the top free app in the U.S. What is Xiaohongshu (RedNote)?Xiaohongshu, or "Little Red Book," is a lifestyle-focused platform popular in China. With 300 million month...

Top Travel Destinations to Explore in 2025

17Jan

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Top Travel Destinations to Explore in 2025

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan is A haven for trekking and mountaineering enthusiasts is the top travel destination in 2025. Others are the Azores, Portugal's Stunning Atlantic landscapes with black-sand beaches and hot springs that are perfect for nature lovers. In addition, Bangkok, Thailand has a vibrant blend of modern skyscrapers and historic temples. As 2025 unfolds, travelers seeking new adventures have a plethora of exciting destinations to explore. The world is bigger and more connected than it has been before at any point in human history. Modern airplanes can whiz people from New York to Singapore or from London to Cape Town, journeys that would have taken weeks or months in previous generations. However, sometimes too much choice can be paralyzing. Here are some ...