From California to Southeast Asia, Facebook is capturing a new generation of users who see it as a commercial tool rather than a fun networking platform. They are more likely to be promoting their businesses than connecting with friends. As the veteran social media platform celebrates its 20th birthday, four …
Read More »Indian police clear a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after 8 months in bird lockup
Indian police cleared a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after eight months’ detention and released it into the wild Tuesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The pigeon’s ordeal began in May when it was captured near a port in Mumbai with two rings tied to its legs, carrying words …
Read More »Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here’s why
TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going forward. Earlier this week, Universal Music Group — which represents big-name artists like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake — said that it would no longer allow its music on TikTok following the Wednesday expiration …
Read More »Apple promises AI innovation as China iPhone sales slip
Apple chief Tim Cook on Thursday promised the tech titan has artificial intelligence news in store as shares suffered despite sales growth in the final three months of last year. The iPhone maker reported revenue was up slightly from the same quarter a year earlier, as money brought in from …
Read More »Model Ngoc Trinh stands trial for motorbike stunts
Three months after being arrested for posting videos of herself performing motorbike stunts on social media, model Tran Thi Ngoc Trinh appeared in a HCMC court Friday. The HCMC People’s Court will try the 35-year-old for the crime of “disrupting public order,” which carries a sentence of two to seven …
Read More »Thick fog prevents takeoffs, landings at Noi Bai airport
Heavy fog over Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport on Friday morning caused at least 18 flights to delay taking off or land at a different airport. A representative of the international airport said thick fog and low clouds have affected pilots’ visibility. Six domestic flights to Noi Bai had to land …
Read More »New locations set for Saigon fireworks
HCMC will launch fireworks for Lunar New Year’s Eve on Feb. 10 in three additional locations in Districts 7, Binh Tan and Cu Chi. Tran The Thuan, director of the HCMC Department of Culture and Sports, on Thursday said the firework shows would last 15 minutes, with funding from multiple …
Read More »Netflix unveils 2024 slate led by sci-fi from ‘Thrones’ creators
Netflix is betting on its ambitious new sci-fi series from the creators of “Game of Thrones” to help extend its streaming dominance in 2024, as the company unveiled a sprawling TV and film lineup Thursday. “3 Body Problem,” out March 21, is adapted from a bestselling Chinese trilogy of novels …
Read More »Truck with 400 crocodiles found near Cambodia border
A truck carrying around 400 crocodiles, weighing a total of 5 tons, was found in a southern Dong Thap Province area near the border with Cambodia. The police of Dong Thap have launched an investigation into violations against regulations on management and protection of endangered, rare animals. The truck, driven …
Read More »V-League players accused of match fixing
Five football players of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Club, competing in V-League 2, have been accused of match fixing for online gambling. Police of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on Thursday said the players, aged 20-30, were being investigated for gambling. An investigation revealed that in a match between the Ba Ria-Vung …
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