Author: Sanjeev Sharma
TikTok disables hashtag view counts after Gaza war controversy
[ad_1] TikTok no longer displays how many times videos with a specific hashtag have been viewed, a change made after researchers used that data point to highlight the huge viewership difference between videos with hashtags for pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian content after the start of the Israel-Gaza war. The feature, which the company changed without an
Edmonton Oilers streak season turned around
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, ending their winning streak at 16 games and falling one short of tying the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest NHL streak. So what’s been the key to their turnaround after a terrible start? Are they back to being a Stanley Cup favorite?
Words on mysterious scroll buried by Mount Vesuvius eruption deciphered for first time after 2,000 years
[ad_1] Three researchers this week won a $700,000 prize for using artificial intelligence to read a 2,000-year-old scroll that was scorched in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. One expert said the breakthrough could “rewrite the history” of the ancient world. The Herculaneum papyri consist of about 800 rolled-up Greek scrolls that were carbonized during the
Cheap and cheerful Valentine’s Day recipes
[ad_1] Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, love is in the air… and so is crippling anxiety, spiralling costs and an overwhelming distaste for PDAs. With romance and budgeting in mind, Aldi has
Nestlé axes classic Breakaway bar after 54 years
[ad_1] The former packed lunch favourite will no longer be produced from March following a decline in sales. [ad_2] Source link
Boris Nadezhdin, antiwar candidate, banned from challenging Putin
[ad_1] MOSCOW — Russian electoral authorities on Thursday banned the only remaining antiwar candidate, Boris Nadezhdin, from running against President Vladimir Putin in the March election, suggesting a degree of nervousness about an antiwar protest vote amid national war fatigue. Russian authorities have long manipulated elections in a process officials have euphemistically described as “managed
The new ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ isn’t afraid to get creative, or crass
[ad_1] Maya Erskine wanted to be the one to poop her pants. In an early conversation with the actress, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” showrunner Francesca Sloane described how she and co-creator Donald Glover intended not only to depict the high-stakes volatility of the marriage arranged between assassins “John” and “Jane” Smith, but also to reveal
Geno Auriemma gets 1,200th win as UConn routs Seton Hall
[ad_1] HARTFORD, Conn. — Aaliyah Edwards scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as No. 11 UConn gave head coach Geno Auriemma his 1,200th career victory Wednesday, routing Seton Hall 67-34. Auriemma became a bit nostalgic after becoming just the third coach in Division I basketball history to reach 1,200 wins, joining former Duke men’s
How sneaky scammers are using AI to get you to buy fake Super Bowl tickets
[ad_1] If you’re one of the lucky fans who managed to get tickets to the Super Bowl, congratulations. You’re in for a thrilling experience. But if you’re still looking for tickets and are tempted by offers on social media platforms, beware. You might end up with a fake ticket and a lot of disappointment. Counterfeit
Kate Garraway opens up on shock of being called ‘widow’ for first time | Lifestyle
[ad_1] Kate Garraway revealed that being called a widow for the first time “took her breath away.” The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, returned to work for the first time on Thursday (7 February) following the death of her husband Derek Draper in January. She candidly opened up on how it felt to be back
Landlords in mortgage arrears doubles in a year
[ad_1] More people with buy-to-let mortgages have fallen behind on payments as interest rates have risen. [ad_2] Source link
Inside the graffiti-covered Oceanwide Plaza building in downtown L.A.
[ad_1] It’s been about five years since Actual was a regular on the Los Angeles graffiti scene. He said he got on the “straight and narrow” when his daughter was born. But when graffitists started converging on an abandoned development in the city, he thought: “Am I going to be that guy that just said,
Lionel Messi, Miami face questions from Hong Kong government
[ad_1] The Hong Kong government demanded answers from Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi on Wednesday after the Argentine played in a friendly in Japan just three days after missing a similar exhibition match in its country. Hong Kong’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said in a statement that, like the fans, it was very
Stephen Fry shares concern for his friend King Charles following cancer diagnosis
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Stephen Fry has said it would be “really sad” if his dear friend King Charles was seriously ill because the monarch has been “in the wings” waiting
Yodel 'exploring options' amid speculation over future
[ad_1] Reports suggest the courier firm, which employs about 10,000 people, could fall into administration. [ad_2] Source link
Here’s why you’re bloated — and what to do about the common digestive condition
[ad_1] Most people experience periods of bloating, which involves a tight, full feeling in the stomach that’s often combined with gas. Although it’s very common and generally not serious, the condition can cause extensive discomfort. Fox News Digital spoke with two gastroenterologists for more information about how to manage or prevent bloating symptoms so you
Niners’ Trent Williams aims for ‘fairy tale’ Super Bowl win
[ad_1] Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 8, 2024, 12:02 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10
Iceland’s volcano alley at it again with its third eruption in recent months
[ad_1] A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday, less than two months after a previous eruption in the area forced the evacuation of the coastal town of Grindavik. The eruption began about 6 a.m. local time, sending lava into the air along a 1.9-mile-long fissure northeast of Mount Sundhnukur, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. A
Cancer survivor Stephen Fry says he feels ‘anxious’ for King Charles | Lifestyle
[ad_1] Stephen Fry has admitted feeling “anxious” for his friend King Charles III following his diagnosis of cancer. The actor, 66, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, praised the monarch for his “marvellous” openness in his announcement. Mr Fry said the King sharing his diagnosis is part of his efforts to modernise elements
42% of Kirana Stores Move Away from Paytm, Using Other Mobile Payment Apps: Survey
[ad_1] After the RBI’s restrictions against Paytm Payments Bank last week, 42 per cent of mom-and-pop stores (or kirana stores) have moved away from Paytm and started using other mobile payment apps, according to a survey by Kirana Club on Thursday. According to the survey, which covers 5,000 respondents, nearly 20 per cent said they
America up for ‘really wild year’ as allies, enemies evaluate presidential candidates: Defense expert
[ad_1] Former President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy decisions during his time in office is making it difficult for America’s adversaries to plan what a second term could look like, a defense expert told Fox News. “No one in the world can model him as a rational actor, without being insulting. It’s just that you can’t,”
Disney to buy stake in Fortnite creator Epic Games
[ad_1] The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it will invest $1.5 billion for a stake in Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite and Gears of War, marking the company’s biggest bet so far on the video game industry as CEO Bob Iger enacts a wider plan to revive earnings. The two companies announced a
NBA officials to debut sponsored patches at All-Star Game
[ad_1] Chris Herring, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 8, 2024, 03:00 AM ET A little more than six years after NBA players began wearing sponsored patches on their jerseys, NBA referees will do the same for the first time. NBA officials will begin donning shirts with Emirates Airlines patches directly under the NBA logo on the left
Tranquil decor: 10 ways to channel calming vibes in your home
[ad_1] Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Longing for a restful retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, and want to set the scene for the slow
Ethanol Blending Benefits Passed on To Sugarcane Farmers: Govt
[ad_1] Published By: Mohammad Haris Last Updated: February 08, 2024, 13:39 IST Ethanol-blended petrol. (Representative image) At present, the blending of ethanol stands at 12 per cent and the government plans to take it to 20 per cent as desired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi The government has saved Rs 24,000 crore due to blending
American citizen Samaher Esmail arrested by IDF in West Bank
[ad_1] The arrest this week of an American woman in the West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces has prompted an outcry in the United States. Samaher Esmail was arrested Monday for “incitement on social media” during an operation in the Silwad village area, the IDF told The Washington Post on Wednesday. “Suspects arrested in
Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne taking break from basketball, sources say
[ad_1] Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 7, 2024, 09:02 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne has decided to take some time away from basketball and does not intend to sign the one-year supermax offer the Washington Mystics have presented
King Charles cancer diagnosis: William make first public comments as Harry heads back to LA
[ad_1] King Charles pictured for the first time since cancer diagnosis Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Prince of Wales has spoken about the King‘s cancer diagnosis for the first time as he expressed his gratitude to the
Action Against Paytm For Persistent Non-compliance, Time Was Given For Corrective Actions: RBI
[ad_1] Against the backdrop of RBI actions, on Tuesday, Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Paytm Payments Bank has been directed to stop onboarding new customers. Paytm News Today: Action against Paytm is taken due to “persistent non-compliance” and adequate time was given for corrective actions, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan said
Middle East conflict live updates: Netanyahu calls Hamas demands ‘delusional’; U.S. says militia leader killed in Iraq
[ad_1] Secretary of State Antony Blinken took a more measured tone, saying Hamas’s response to a cease-fire proposal created space to “pursue negotiations.” [ad_2] Source link