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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund

The Australian government says it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organizations

Mark Zuckerberg has become the talk of the X (formerly twitter) town after the social media networks associated with his company--Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffered a global outage late Wednesday. Shortly after users from the three platforms started experiencing trouble and were unable to access content, they turned to Elon Musk-owned X to share their complaints, which soon turned into a meme-fest. From comparing Mark Zuckerberg with Elon Musk to criticising the Meta founder, users took hilarious videos and conveyed their message through satirical content.

Recent reports have revealed that numerous users throughout the globe are eventually experiencing major difficulties and problems to access these platforms while Downdetector has already shown spikes in the outage reports. Facebook has already seen over 100,000 reports regarding the issues whereas Instagram eventually recorded more than 70,000 reports. The global users are encountering an error message while they are trying to load the applications and during such time a message from Facebook states that, ‘We're working on getting this fixed as soon as we can’.

aesthetic espionage'. This term has been buzzing ever since US-based influencer Sydney Gifford took fellow social media star Alyssa Sheil to court in Texas, accusing her of mimicking her persona and outright lifting her entire look. Gifford, who copyrighted a chunk of her posts in January after spotting uncanny resemblances in Sheil's content, has presented a stack of photos as evidence in the federal court.

The allegations arise from a lawsuit refiled by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, claiming that Jay-Z, alongside Sean «Diddy» Combs, sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000. Originally filed in October without naming Jay-Z, the lawsuit took a dramatic turn when the rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was explicitly identified. Swiftly denying the claims, Carter called them «heinous» and urged the accuser to pursue criminal rather than civil action. «These alleged victims deserve real justice if these claims are true. I challenge you to file criminal charges against anyone capable of such acts,» Carter stated in remarks shared with NBC News.

Instagram influencer decided to adopt an unconventional approach by taking up the “24-hour begging challenge.” He posed as a beggar on the streets of Kolkata to explore how much money he could earn in a day by just begging. Pantha Deb, a Bengali vlogger shared a video of his begging experience on the streets of Kolkata. The clip begins with the influencer explaining his concept to his followers. Dressed in a torn T-shirt and jeans, he takes up a spot beneath a bridge, holding a bowl to collect donations from passers-by. The footage documents the varied reactions of people as they encounter him begging on the streets. While some offered money, others walked past without engaging. He started off by earning Rs 20, then earned Rs 4 from two persons and lastly, he was given Rs 10 currency, making a total of Rs 34. At the conclusion of the day-long experiment, the influencer donated all the money he had collected to an elderly homeless woman, adding a compassionate touch to the project. The video has sparked conversations among viewers, highlighting both the lengths influencers go to for content and the socio-economic realities faced by those living on the streets.

In her Instagram post, Shilpa shared a motivational caption, “It’s Monday, I’m Happy, I’m Blessed, and I’m going to do Amazing this week,” inspiring her followers to prioritize fitness. This post, along with her stunning workout look, has gone viral, with fans praising her dedication and discipline.

Hannah Kobayashi is a talented photographer from Maui, Hawaii, known for her striking mandala and geometric artwork shared widely on Instagram. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a knife tattoo on her forearm, she carried a unique presence that resonated through her art and personality. Hannah had a passion for storytelling through photography and was travelling to New York for what she described as a «bucket list» experience. Her plans included spending time with her aunt in upstate New York and photographing a Brooklyn show on November 13. However, her journey took a mysterious turn after missing a connecting flight in Los Angeles on November 8. The timeline of events that followed has left her family and investigators puzzled.

Cardi B shuts down speculation and says she spends $3 million per month. Cardi B wants her haters to know that she truly has it that way. In collaboration with SHEIN, the rapper posted a video to her Instagram on Tuesday. The Grammy Award winner's collaboration with the fast fashion brand exposed her to criticism from her haters, despite her preference for luxury brands. Cardi, who hasn't put out a full studio album since Invasion of Privacy in 2016, was accused by some of being too poor to turn down opportunities, as quoted in a report by Complex.

TikTok asked followers to subscribe to their channels on rival platforms like Meta-owned Instagram and Alphabet's YouTube after a federal appeals court ruled that the social media app could be banned if it is not sold to a US-based company by January 19. TikTok has become a major US digital force as it has grown to 170 million US users, especially younger people drawn to its short, often irreverent videos. It has sucked away advertisers from some of the largest US players and added commerce platform TikTok Shop, which has become a marketplace for small businesses. The US Congress, fearing TikTok's Chinese owners are gathering information about American consumers, has passed a law requiring its owner, Chinese-backed ByteDance, to divest its TikTok in the US or face a ban. On Friday, a federal appeals court upheld the law.

Deepika Padukone made a special appearance at singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Bengaluru. This marked her first public outing since the birth of her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Videos capturing Deepika joining Diljit on stage quickly went viral on social media. In one clip shared on Instagram, the crowd erupted with excitement as Deepika walked onto the stage. She greeted the audience with waves, bowed her head, and folded her hands in a gesture of gratitude. She then embraced Diljit and danced briefly with him, adding to the electrifying atmosphere.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s former husband, Naga Chaitanya, recently entered into a second marriage with Sobhita Dhulipala in a splendid and culturally rich ceremony. The couple exchanged vows on December 4 at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Samantha has been focusing on her professional commitments and attending various events. In a recent appearance, the actress captivated onlookers as she performed Michael Bublé’s Feeling Good. Samantha dazzled in a stunning black gown while dancing alongside her friend and renowned fashion designer, Kresha Bajaj. Sharing the clip on her Instagram Stories, the ‘Majili’ star wrote, “The most beautiful evening it was." Amid the celebrations of Naga Chaitanya’s remarriage, Samantha received heartfelt support from her family. Her sister-in-law, Nicole Joseph, shared a touching Instagram Story, expressing her affection with the message, «Good sisters-in-law exist, and I love mine.» Nicole tagged Samantha, who re-shared the post with the caption, “Love you.”

Facebook, Instagram-owner Meta Platforms hit a record high on Friday after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok by early next year or face a ban. The decision is a devastating blow to ByteDance, whose social media app is used by 170 million Americans. It affirmed a law, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support and signed by President Joe Biden, that gives the U.S. government sweeping powers to ban other foreign-owned apps that could raise concerns about collection of Americans' data. TikTok and ByteDance had argued that the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans' free speech rights.

Orry's airport looks, Passi's art soirees and the drama of other Bigg Boss contestants. This isn't merely a shift, it's an evolution, a satire on steroids. Who needs spiritual enlightenment when you have Orhan Awatramani, a.k.a. high priest of selfies and paid appearances? His Instagram captions — equal part-enigmatic and grammatically adventurous — are the modern-day Bhagavad Gita for Gen Z. He teaches us that the true meaning of life lies in jet-setting to obscure fashion weeks and hopping from one lavish party to another with the dedication of a child chasing his lollipop.

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A Montreal entrepreneur was allegedly told to repay a drug debt or see a hit ordered on his mom by Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, according to a recent indictment filed by the U.S. prosecutors.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her first social media appearance following her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya’s grand wedding to actress Sobhita Dhulipala on Wednesday. In the early hours of Thursday, Samantha took to Instagram Stories to share a celebratory post from the Russo Brothers about the success of her web series, 'Citadel: Honey Bunny. The Avengers: Endgame', and attached a caption that read, «What a journey. Such an honor to work on Citadel: Honey Bunny with the incredible @RajandDK.» Despite ongoing chatter about the wedding and some fans dragging Samantha into the conversation, the Theri actress kept her focus firmly on her professional achievements. She also reshared a post from her newlywed sister-in-law, who had expressed admiration for Samantha as a supportive in-law. In response, Samantha reciprocated the love, showcasing her graciousness amidst the buzz. “Good sisters-in-law exist, and I love mine,” she wrote. For those unfamiliar, Samantha and Naga Chaitanya tied the knot in 2017 after years of dating but amicably separated in 2021. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita’s intimate wedding has become a major topic of discussion. Nagarjuna Akkineni, Chaitanya’s father, shared heartfelt moments from the celebration on social media, expressing his emotions.

Britney Spears announced her decision to move to Mexico as a means of escaping the relentless scrutiny and cruelty of the paparazzi specifically on her 43rd birthday which was on December 2, reported E! News. According to E! News, in a pretty emotional Instagram video, she eventually expressed her hurt over how the media portrays her while stating that it often feels dehumanizing and has made her look unrecognizable. Britney Spears has long faced harsh treatment from paparazzi which she eventually described as ‘extremely mean and cruel’. Also Read: Bill Maher may quit his talk show very soon and he has cited this reason for it