Why are cafes, restaurants, and even towns banning influencers?
From a Brooklyn cafe to a picturesque Vermont town, popular destinations are closing their doors to TikTok and Instagram influencers. Nowadays, it seems like every place "worth" frequenting is deemed that way by influencers. Lifestyle TikTokker.....»»
Italy"s deadly floods just latest example of climate change"s all-or-nothing weather extremes
The floods that sent rivers of mud tearing through towns in Italy's northeast are another drenching dose of climate change's all-or-nothing weather extremes, something that has been happening around the globe, scientists say......»»
TikTok users sue to overturn Montana’s statewide ban of app
Just hours after Montana announced a new law banning the TikTok app statewide from next year, a group of TikTok users has sued in a bid to block the ban......»»
Montana TikTok creators shrug off state"s ban on app
Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned......»»
TikTok faces outright ban in first U.S. state
TikTok was hit with more bad news on Wednesday after Montana signed into law a bill banning the popular app from January 1, 2024......»»
Montana governor bans TikTok
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday banning TikTok in the state......»»
Western Canada seeks urgent help to fight wildfires
Canada struggled on Monday to control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee, halted oil production and threaten to raze towns, with the western province of Alberta calling for federal help......»»
Despite TikTok ban threat, influencers are flocking to a new app from its parent company
In the days after TikTok's CEO was grilled by Congress for the first time, many TikTok users began posting about an alternative platform called Lemon8, sometimes with eerily similar language......»»
New York becomes first US state to ban gas in new buildings
New York has become the first US state to pass a law banning gas stoves and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, in a victory for environmental activists......»»
Colorado kills law that made it harder for cities to offer Internet service
State law forced cities and towns to hold elections before offering broadband. Enlarge / Spools of fiber conduits for broadband network construction. (credit: Getty Images | Akchamczuk) Colorado yesterday eliminated an 1.....»»
Samsung bans staff"s AI use after spotting ChatGPT data leak
Samsung Electronics Co. is banning employee use of popular generative AI tools like ChatGPT after discovering staff uploaded sensitive code to the platform, dealing a setback to the spread of such technology in the workplace......»»
Why the future of restaurants runs through the grocery store
From Momofuku to Noma, top restaurants are pushing into frozen foods and pantry staples. The economics of their business leaves them little choice. It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside.....»»
Colombia urges evacuation near volcano
Authorities in Colombia on Saturday recommended that towns closest to a rumbling, notorious volcano be evacuated, ahead of a a possible eruption......»»
Top Twitter influencers flee to Bluesky amid Musk’s continued debasing
Bluesky's CEO clarified: "Twitter does not own us." Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Yesterday, Twitter rival Bluesky experienced its biggest spike in users yet. Between Wednesday and Thursday, Bluesky.....»»
iOS 17 will bring Fortnite back to iPhone, but you’re not going to like it
Fortnite developer Epic Games intentionally broke the iPhone’s App Store rules a few years ago to generate a conflict that led to Apple banning the … The post iOS 17 will bring Fortnite back to iPhone, but you’re not going to like it ap.....»»
Floods of nutrients from fertilisers and wastewater trash our rivers. Could offsetting help?
The rivers running through the hearts of Australia's major cities and towns are often carrying heavy loads of nutrients and sediments......»»
Influencer emotional connection can affect purchasing decisions of social media followers
Social media influencers can significantly nudge the purchasing decisions made by their followers through the emotional connection they create and the quality of information they provide, according to a study in the International Journal of Technolog.....»»
Study shows human tendency to help others is universal
A new study on the human capacity for cooperation suggests that, deep down, people of diverse cultures are more similar than you might expect. The study, published in Scientific Reports, shows that from the towns of England, Italy, Poland, and Russia.....»»
Restaurant menu labels could help fight climate change, new research says
If people had more information about the carbon footprint generated by the food they eat, would they make different decisions when ordering in restaurants?.....»»
Cyclone hits Australia bringing "record-breaking" wind speeds
A severe tropical cyclone lashed northwestern Australia Friday bringing the strongest winds the country has ever recorded, but officials said towns and cities appeared to have escaped the worst of the storm......»»
Montana lawmakers vote to completely ban TikTok in the state
Montana became the first US state on Friday to pass legislation banning TikTok on all personal devices, sending a bill to Gov. Greg Gianforte prohibiting TikTok from operating within state lines and barring app stores from offering TikTok for downloa.....»»