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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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