Meta’s Threads real-time messaging app, once hailed as a potential competitor to popular social media platforms, is now facing significant challenges in attracting new users. Despite a promising debut in July, the app is now ranking near the bottom of the popularity list, trailing even behind Tumblr. According to Insider Intelligence’s first Threads forecast, the
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Renowned filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has been appointed as the president of the Features Competition jury at the upcoming Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). This festival, running from November 30-December 9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aims to showcase the highest achievements in filmmaking from the Arab region, Asia, and Africa. Luhrmann, known for his work
The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has raised alarm about the “significantly less” armed police cover in London. This warning comes after a revolt by officers who stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues. While the number of officers involved in the revolt has not
In a triumphant display of determination, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took to the field on Monday night, just eight days after aggravating a strained right calf. Despite the potential risks and concerns surrounding his injury, Burrow was unwilling to concede defeat, driven by his desire to compete and lead his team to victory. This
China’s rapid urbanization drive, which has been progressing at an astonishing pace over the past decade, is finally coming to a halt. This development, according to China economist Hao Hong, could further exacerbate the already struggling property sector in the country. Hong points out that the excessive building of housing for the Chinese population has
In a significant decision, Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta has ordered that the identities of jurors in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump will remain undisclosed until the completion of the trial. The aim behind this ruling is to ensure the safety and privacy of the
Long COVID, characterized by the presence of symptoms for at least 3 months after a COVID infection, has been a cause for concern among healthcare professionals and the general population. Recent data briefs from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) shed light on the prevalence of long COVID among children and adults in
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed grave reservations about an investigational amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment called debamestrocel — also known as MSC-NTF or NurOwn — developed by BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics. With an advisory committee meeting scheduled for this week, the FDA has deemed the drug’s application as scientifically incomplete and lacking evidence
In a strategic move to stay ahead of its competitors such as Microsoft and Google, e-commerce giant Amazon has announced its plan to invest up to $4 billion in the promising artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic. By acquiring a minority ownership position in Anthropic, Amazon aims to leverage the potential of generative AI and further
After months of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a preliminary labor agreement, potentially bringing an end to the ongoing writers strike in Hollywood. The WGA and AMPTP are currently finalizing the contract language, and both sides are optimistic about the deal.