Krysten Wagner, a Los Angeles-based influencer on TikTok, is facing criticism for promoting a face mask priced at $50 in her videos. Despite the backlash, Wagner defends herself by stating that she genuinely likes the product and has no affiliation with the brand. She also mentions that TikTok has transformed into a shopping app, allowing …
Mark Zuckerberg is enjoying a successful and eventful summer. He’s been flaunting his physical fitness, engaging in martial arts, and even trolling Elon Musk. On top of that, his new Twitter clone, Threads, has gained over 100 million users in just a few days. People are genuinely interested in Zuckerberg’s achievements and are rooting for …
As Americans enjoyed their Fourth of July celebrations, with activities such as baseball, fireworks, and Joey Chestnut dominating in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Uncle Sam couldn’t help but feel beleaguered and under siege. Reports over the holiday weekend revealed that Americans were growing increasingly skeptical about the future of their country and felt …
In the midst of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the world watched as Russian authorities swiftly implemented legislation to establish a legal regime of censorship. New laws were put in place in March 2022, which effectively banned the use of the word “war” and imposed fines and prison sentences for discrediting Russia’s military or the …
The Kremlin has suggested the possibility of a prisoner exchange with the United States, potentially involving imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. However, the Kremlin emphasized that these discussions should be conducted privately. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, stated that Moscow and Washington have already touched upon the issue in recent contacts. …
U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, held a meeting on Monday with Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter currently detained in Moscow, according to the State Department. This was the first time embassy officials had been granted consular access since April. Tracy reported that Gershkovich is in good health and remains strong, despite his …
The origin of COVID-19 has always been a matter of speculation, particularly regarding the lab-leak theory. The evidence surrounding this theory has involved sources such as anonymous government officials, leaked materials, and vague information about individuals falling ill. The information has been fragmented and messy, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. However, a major …
President Joe Biden finds himself in a vulnerable position as he begins his reelection campaign. Despite consistently low job-approval ratings, with some polls even showing ratings as low as 40 percent, and widespread dissatisfaction with the economy, there is no panic within the Democratic Party regarding Biden’s prospects for 2024. No serious challengers have emerged …
Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted fraudster and founder of Theranos, is awaiting an 11-year prison sentence for deceiving investors with her lab-in-a-box technology. While her fall from grace has been widely covered, a recent profile in The New York Times, which included her first interview since 2016, has sparked controversy. The author’s sympathetic tone towards Holmes …
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made significant moves against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and Coinbase, the largest US crypto company. The SEC accused Binance of mishandling customer funds and engaging in various white-collar crimes, while Coinbase was charged with failing to register as a broker-dealer. However, these actions did not …