Tag: X
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Threads Expands Communities to More Topics and Tests Engagement Badges
Threads Expands Communities to More Topics Meta’s social network Threads is broadening the scope of its Communities feature, introducing a larger catalog of topics for users to explore and join. The move signals Threads’ intent to deepen niche conversations while offering members a clearer path to find discussions that match their interests. By expanding topic…
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Threads expands communities and tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads expands communities with more topics and new engagement badges Meta’s short‑form social network Threads is widening its communities feature, adding more topics and introducing badges to recognize highly engaged members. The move follows Threads’ recent push to deepen conversation spaces beyond its initial offerings, a strategy that could influence how people choose which platforms…
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X Opens Handle Marketplace for Premium+ Subscribers: A Peek at Dormant Nameassignments
The Emergence of a Handle Marketplace on X Social platforms evolve quickly, and X is taking a notable step by opening a handle marketplace to Premium+ subscribers. After previewing plans to reallocate dormant handles last month, the feature is now available to all Premium+ members. The goal is to redistribute dormant or unused handles, giving…
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Cloudflare Outage Hits ChatGPT, X and More: What Happened and What’s Next
What happened to Cloudflare’s services? Cloudflare, a major provider of internet infrastructure and security services, confirmed a disruption that affected multiple popular platforms, including the social media site X, various online games, and ChatGPT. The outage appeared to impact areas like content delivery, DNS, and edge services—essential components that keep websites fast and available around…
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An Exploration of How Functional Neurological Disorder Is Discussed on X (Twitter): Mixed Methods Study Using Social Network and Content Analysis
Introduction: Framing FND in the Digital Age Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) sits at the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry, with patient experiences often shaped by online narratives as much as clinical findings. This article summarizes a mixed methods study that investigates how FND is discussed on X (formerly Twitter), identifying influential voices, network structures, and…
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Paddy Jackson’s dad libel case devastates family in court
Background of the case The High Court heard how the father of former rugby star Paddy Jackson was left “crushed” by unfounded online accusations that he tried to influence a witness in his son’s rape trial. The case, brought by Peter Jackson against Irish reality TV figure Danielle Meagher (also known as Danielle Collins), centers…
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Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl Sparks Swiftie Fever in Quebec
Quebec becomes Swiftie nation at midnight release The American pop icon Taylor Swift released her ambitious new project, The Life of a Showgirl, this Friday amid a wave of anticipation that crossed borders and turned into a full-blown fan phenomenon in Quebec. Early indicators paint a picture of a record-breaking launch: the album reportedly set…
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Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl Takes Quebec by Storm
Quebec Embraces Taylor Swift’s New Era: The Life of a Showgirl The much awaited The Life of a Showgirl dropped this Friday, sending ripples across the internet and notably within Quebec’s vibrant Swiftie community. On Spotify, the album is already setting records for most streams in a single day, a clear sign that Taylor Swift…
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The World Goes Swiftie: Quebec Joins Taylor Swift’s New Wave
Quebec joins the Swiftie wave The world is buzzing as Taylor Swift releases her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. The midnight drop unleashed a wave of excitement, not only in major markets but also in Quebec, where local fans are turning up the volume and turning on their listening parties. The album marks…
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Public clash: JK Rowling again targets Emma Watson over trans rights
Background: a long‑running dispute resurfaces The public dispute between J.K. Rowling and Emma Watson intensified again this week after a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Rowling. The critique followed Emma Watson’s interview in which the actress, who rose to fame as Hermione Granger, urged a cautious approach to public disagreements, expressing a preference for…