TikTok crackdown passes U.S. House: What to know about today’s vote
The U.S. Congress has moved a big step closer to a crackdown on a popular platform that could have far-reaching implications for social media in the country. It involves a bill with major implications for the fast-growing site TikTok, renowned for addictive videos and used by hundreds of millions around the world, including millions in […]
Samsung’s new budget phones mimic the Galaxy S24 but cost hundreds less
Samsung has announced two new mid-range Android smartphones soon to hit the UK that take the design and software of the Galaxy S24 series but offer it at more budget-friendly prices. The long-rumoured £339 Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and £439 Galaxy A55 5G will go on sale on 20 March and could prove to be two of […]
‘My wife got fat so I had an affair with my sister-in-law’
“Me and my wife have been married for 11 years and we have two boys,” William told Reddit. “One is six and one is four.” William complained: “Me and my wife never get intimate and she got fat and she let herself go.” Unhappy in his marriage, William “cheated on her” with “one of her […]
Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Letâs ensure womenâs voices are heard | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
This year, the citizens of more than 60 countries, representing nearly half of the global population, will go to the polls, making 2024 the biggest election year the world has ever seen. A democratic mechanism of that magnitude will have a far-reaching impact on billions of citizens. Municipal, national and presidential elections take on an […]
Labor rights? Whatever. TikTok frenzy over Trader Joeâs mini tote bags | TikTok
Whatâs so special about Trader Joeâs new mini totes? Aesthetics-wise, nothing: the canvas bag resembles LL Beanâs ubiquitous totes. The only difference is that these come stamped with the name of a supermarket chain known for its fancy cheeses, frozen dinners â and the fact that itâs currently one of the corporations lobbying to declare the […]
Epic Games Spring Sale start time and dates for 2024, as Deus Ex is given away for FREE | Gaming | Entertainment
Epic Games is about to hold its first major sale of the year. The Epic Games Store Spring Sale kicks off at 4pm GMT UK time on the afternoon of March 14. The sale will reportedly run for two weeks, ending at the same time on March 28. In addition to discounts on hundreds of […]
Kate Abdo delivers perfect response to Jamie Carragher’s on-air joke about her boyfriend | Football | Sport
CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo has provided the perfect on-air riposte to Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender’s toe-curling joke about her boyfriend. Carragher had quipped that Abdo was ‘not loyal’ to partner Malik Scott after Arsenal’s Champions League victory over Porto on Tuesday. Returning to presenting duties alongside Carragher, Thierry Henry and Micah […]
China may be facing too many economic obstacles to hit its ambitious growth target for 2024 | Chinese economy
Chinese leaders who have been predicting an end to the country’s deflation would have been heartened by official statistics this week showing consumer prices had increased for the first time in six months. The news came as the ruling Communist party used its annual gathering in Beijing to declare the economy would clock up growth […]
After living a ‘horror movie’ in Gaza for 160 days, Canadian brothers finally escape
Early on Tuesday morning, brothers Mahmoud and Abdelrahman Kouta, each wearing a slim backpack, waited in line to board an idling white tour bus in Rafah just a few minutes’ drive from Gaza’s border with Egypt. Abdelrahman climbed the steps and disappeared into the bus first, with Mahmoud squeezing through the crowd to follow close behind. After […]
Government steps in to delay UK landline switch off for vulnerable Brits
The UK government is taking further action to delay the switch off of traditional landline technology amidst growing fears vulnerable Brits could be left without essential telecare services. Phone network operators including Openreach, CityFibre and Community Fibre have joined others including Virgin Media O2 and BT in promising to protect the nearly two million customers […]