Tag: Social Media
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Old Boyfriend Offered Her Up To S$1.2mil To Have His Child
Overview: A startling social media disclosure An 18-year-old woman from Taiwan recently went viral after detailing a conversation with her 43-year-old boyfriend. In a post shared with millions online, she revealed that their relationship began with chemistry and mutual respect, but that a troubling proposal emerged during a recent discussion: the idea that he would…
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Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo’s Tattoo Sparks Online Debate
Contemporary Faith Meets Personal Expression A recent post from Nigerian faith leader and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has triggered a wide-ranging online discussion about the boundaries between public ministry and personal choices. The lead pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC) shared a photo of a new tattoo on his Instagram, captioned simply “3:16.” The caption…
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WhatsApp Channel Updates Get a Forward Count: A Boost for Admin Analytics
WhatsApp Expands Channel Analytics with Forward Count WhatsApp is rolling out a new analytics feature for its Channels service, aiming to give admins a clearer picture of how their updates travel across the platform. The forward count metric tracks how many times a channel update is shared onward, helping administrators gauge how far their content…
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Alia Bhatt Considers Deleting Social Media After Becoming Mom to Raha
Alia Bhatt Talks Privacy Over Publicity Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has opened up about how motherhood has shifted her relationship with social media. In a candid moment, she revealed that becoming a mother to her daughter Raha has changed her priorities, and she is seriously considering stepping away from public sharing online. The actress emphasized…
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Iceland Cricket Satire Targets PCB Over T20 World Cup Drama
Rising Tensions and a Social Media Salvo The tension surrounding the ICC T20 World Cup has spilled onto social media, with Iceland Cricket taking aim at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) through a string of pointed, tongue‑in‑cheek posts. In a week marked by controversy, missteps, and a flurry of official statements, the satirical account has…
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Why a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Now a Policy Flashpoint in the UK
Introduction: A turning point in online safety policy Pressure is mounting on the UK government to restrict social media access for users under 16, following a decisive vote in the House of Lords backing an Australian-style approach. The amendment, driven by concerns over child wellbeing, has put digital safeguarding at the centre of a wider…
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1,500 Social Media Influencers Tracked in Covert 2022 Campaigns, UP Study Finds
Overview: A Hidden Layer in the 2022 Elections The latest analysis by researchers from the University of the Philippines, joined by international partners, reveals a troubling facet of the 2022 elections: at least 1,500 social media influencer accounts were involved in covert or under-the-radar campaigning. This finding sheds light on how political actors may leverage…
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1,500 Social Media Influencers Linked to Covert 2022 Election Campaigns, UP Study Finds
Summary of the UP Study A groundbreaking study by experts from the University of the Philippines and collaborating foreign universities has revealed that at least 1,500 social media influencer accounts played a covert role in the 2022 election season. The researchers describe these activities as under-the-radar campaigning, where influencers amplified messages, promoted specific candidates, or…
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1,500 Covert Social Media Influencers Touched the 2022 Polls: UP Study Reveals Shadow Campaigns
Overview: A Hidden Layer in the 2022 Elections A new study from the University of the Philippines, alongside international partners, has revealed a strikingly large network of social media influencer accounts that participated in covert campaigning during the 2022 elections. The findings suggest that at least 1,500 influencer accounts were involved in pushing political narratives,…
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Orgy of Opinion: Orry Opens Up About Fallout With Sara Ali Khan and Family
Orry speaks out on ongoing feud with Sara Ali Khan Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, widely known as Orry, has publicly addressed the ongoing tension with actor Sara Ali Khan, her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan, and their mother, veteran actress Amrita Singh. In a recent interview, the 30-year-old influencer offered his perspective on the heated…