Instagram Tests New “Private Dislike” Button for Comments

Instagram is testing a new button that allows users to privately signal they don’t like a comment without revealing it to others. The button, which will be displayed next to the like button in comments on Reels and Feed posts, does not show a dislike count when pressed. However, eventually, disliked comments may be ranked … Read more

Trump’s Gaza Plan Sparks Concerns in Jordan Over Demographic Shifts

US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Jordan has raised concerns among Jordanian officials and experts, who fear it could exacerbate existing tensions and alter the country’s delicate demographic balance. The proposal, which was presented at the White House last week, would see Jordan take in a … Read more

OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s Unsolicited $32 Billion Buyout Bid

OpenAI, the creator of popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has unanimously rejected a proposed $32 billion buyout bid from entrepreneur Elon Musk. The rejection comes amidst an ongoing court case between Musk and OpenAI over unpaid taxes on Musk’s Tesla stock holdings. In a statement, OpenAI claimed that Musk’s bid was made as part of the … Read more

Stargazers Rejoice as Venus Shines Bright this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day promises to be a celestial treat for stargazers. The night sky will be ablaze with a rare astronomical event – Venus, the planet of love, is expected to shine brighter than ever this year. A geomagnetic storm caused by a solar wind stream from a hole in the sun’s atmosphere is forecasted … Read more

A.I. on Dating Apps: Can It Fix Your Love Life?

A recent gathering in Paris focused on accelerating artificial intelligence, with attendees largely ignoring concerns about safety. Meanwhile, Valentine’s Day brought attention to A.I.’s potential impact on dating apps. At Hinge, a popular dating platform, an experiment was conducted using the Prompt Feedback tool. The results are telling: when Rachel Cohn applied the advice from … Read more

Senate Introduces Bills to Raise EV Costs

The US Senate has introduced two bills that would increase the price of electric vehicles (EVs). The first bill, sponsored by Sen. John Barrasso, would eliminate the $7,500 tax credit for buying an EV. The second bill, from Sen. Deb Fischer, would impose a one-time $1,000 fee on new EV purchases. The bills are seen … Read more

Instagram Tests New “Dislike” Feature for Comments

Meta-owned Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to privately dislike comments. The feature, which includes a downward arrow next to like hearts in the comment section, is meant to help content creators manage toxic or harsh comments on their posts. However, many users have expressed concerns that it may promote bullying and … Read more

Americans’ Debt Burdens Soar by 7% Amid Holiday Spending

US debt woes continue to mount, with credit-card bills reaching $1.2 trillion and increasing by nearly 7% in the past year. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s quarterly report on household debt, Americans added $93 billion in new debt during the fourth quarter of 2024, mostly from newly acquired credit-card debt. This … Read more

Zelensky to Meet US Officials in Munich Amid War Negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to fly to Munich on Friday for crucial talks with the new US administration. The meeting comes as Washington grapples with a concession made by former President Trump to Vladimir Putin ahead of their negotiations to end the war. In a surprise call, Zelensky learned of Trump’s concession on … Read more