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Joe Biden Faces Backlash From Pro-Biden TikTok Influencers Over Divest-or-Ban Law

TikTok influencers, previously strong supporters of President Biden's message. They express uncertainty and disappointment over his backing of a law requiring ByteDance to sell its TikTok stake, fearing its impact on their livelihoods and political outreach efforts.


Elon Musk's X Suspends Nelson Mandela's Grandson Account as He Calls for Palestinian Liberation

Elon Musk's social media platform X has suspended the account of Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, who is a member of South Africa's National Assembly...

Elon Musk Vs. Australia: X Opposes Demand To Remove Bishop Attack Video Globally

Elon Musk's X said that no government should possess such authority...

Talking Plants? This Startup Could Help Plants Communicate With Farmers

This startup is helping plants talk! Here's how its technology could benefit the agriculture industry...


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California startup Klutch scores $1.5M to help people socialize offline
Santa Monica, US-based events planning mobile app Klutch scored $1.5 million in a funding round led by LaunchpadLA to help people plan get-togethers and socialize offline.
California social media startup Banjo lands $16M in Series B round
Redwood City, US-based social media startup Banjo landed $16 million in a Series B funding led by Balderton Capital to fund its growth, international expansion, and product development.
Pinterest reveals number of requests for government data
Pinterest has published its transparency report on the number of requests it got from government agencies for user data from July to December last year, VentureBeat reported.
Classified Ventures said to work with Moelis & Co for Cars.com website sale
Classified Ventures is now exploring a potential sale of Cars.com and is already working with Moelis & Co on the matter, a source interviewed by Bloomberg said.
San Francisco-based mobile app Secret to raise $10M in venture capital
San Francisco, US-based secret-sharing mobile app Secret is set to raise $10 million in venture capital in a funding round led by Google Ventures that will give the startup a $40-million valuation.
LiveNation Labs adds US social search startup YourTrove to deliver improved concert experience
Los Angeles, California-based concert and ticketing digital unit LiveNation Labs added San Francisco-based social search startup for an undisclosed amount to deliver improved concert experience for mu
Turkey may ban Facebook and YouTube over alleged corruption leaks
The prime minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is planning to pass a law that will ban Facebook and YouTube in the country after recordings revealing his group's alleged corruption went viral on
Angel Academe makes first investment in seed round of UK-based Buddybounce
Women-led angel investment network Angel Academe has invested in UK-based Buddybounce, a startup that seeks to help artists determine and reward their "super fans," TechCrunch reported.
Irish social media startup Eagle Alpha bags $1.5M in angel funding
Dublin, Ireland-based social media analytics startup Eagle Alpha bagged $1.5 million (€1.1 million) in angel funding from former investment banker Emmett Kilduff to develop its product offering and be
Silicon Valley-based Trusper bags $6.17M in Series A round led by DCM
Trusper, an application that allows users to share and find lifestyle tips, received $6.17 million for its Series A funding round led by DCM and joined in by other investors, a statement about the fun
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