“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That statement captures the anger spreading among Snapchat users after the company announced it will charge for storing old photos and videos. Users say the platform is monetizing nostalgia and betraying long-time supporters. Charging for memories In September, Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, announced that users with more than five gigabytes of saved Memories will need to pay. For many, these photos and videos document years of friendships, milestones, and personal moments, making the change feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the move, comparing…
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Grace Johnson
Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
The United States has led the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that dominance. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its central goal is to develop high-end chips capable of competing with the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is pushing hard to close the gap and reduce reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Signals China’s AI Momentum In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the global tech industry by launching a rival…
A global solution for nutrition and climate By 2050, everyone could have access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food while reducing environmental damage. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems presents a “planetary health diet” as a path to achieve this. The report shows that combining this diet with sustainable farming practices and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people fairly. Experts from over 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could fall by more than half if nations act together. Currently, roughly 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food,…
Electric car sales in the UK reached a record high in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures show electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate new registrations, highlighting the country’s growing commitment to cleaner transport. Electric and hybrid vehicles drive market growth Fully electric car sales jumped by nearly a third to 72,779 last month. Plug-in hybrids rose even faster, pushing electric and hybrid models to account for more than half of all new car registrations. The SMMT said attractive discounts, a wider selection of models, and the government’s new grant scheme contributed to…
A human rights group claims TikTok promotes pornography and sexualised videos to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, enabled safety settings, and still received explicit search prompts. These included clips showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex. TikTok says it acted immediately once notified and insists it prioritises safe, age-appropriate experiences for young users. Fake child accounts uncover risky content In July and August, Global Witness researchers set up four TikTok profiles. They posed as 13-year-olds using false birth dates. The platform did not request additional verification. Investigators activated TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company markets this feature as a barrier against…
Elon Musk has become the first person to reach a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects soaring values of Tesla and his other companies this year. His wealth briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later slipped slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other ventures, including the AI startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also gained significantly in valuation in recent months. Musk dominates global wealth rankings The milestone confirms Musk as the richest person on earth. He remains far ahead of other tech industry leaders. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison…
The sunscreen crisis in Australia continues to escalate. Authorities have already removed 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. Popular sunscreens fail safety standards In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several well-known sunscreens did not provide the protection they advertised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company recalled it voluntarily in August. The medicines regulator later identified 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All of them used the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. Testing shows dangerously low SPF Preliminary investigations revealed the formula rarely…
Donald Trump has once again warned of a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. He said foreign nations had “stolen” America’s movie industry. California faces the biggest impact On Monday, Trump said California suffered most under the current system. He claimed the tariff would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he had already announced plans to meet Hollywood executives. At that time, he warned the US film industry was dying “a very fast death”. Tariffs affecting other industries Trump’s remarks followed new tariffs in other sectors. These include a 100% levy on branded…
Insider threats rank among the most dangerous tactics in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer share their experiences publicly. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a bold proposal: betray my employer for millions. Unsolicited approach The first message arrived out of the blue. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They reached me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their…
Donald Trump has deployed troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if needed to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the action would protect facilities from Antifa attacks and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a post on Truth Social. The deployment expands federal troop presence in US cities as part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the move, saying Portland faces no threat requiring federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called the city calm and safe. She said any troop deployment would abuse…
