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India Makes History with First-Ever Landing on the Moon’s South Pole

India has made history as the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, an uncharted territory with potential reserves of frozen water and precious elements. On August 23, 2023, India became the fourth country to achieve a moon landing, and the first to land a craft on the south pole of the moon. The successful mission has been celebrated by people across India, marking a major step towards unlocking the secrets of the moon.

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk Ready to Face-Off in Live-Streamed Cage Match

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have reignited their proposed "cage match" face-off, with Musk announcing that it will be live-streamed on his social media platform X. The two tech moguls have yet to confirm a date for the fight, but Musk has stated that proceeds will go to charity for veterans. Viewers will have the chance to watch the fight as it happens, with both Zuckerberg and Musk expressing their readiness.

China Proposes New Regulations to Limit Smartphone Use for Minors

China's internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has proposed new regulations to limit the amount of time children spend on their smartphones, including restricting internet usage to one hour per day for those between 8 and 15 and two hours for those between 16 and 18. The regulations, which are open for public comment until June 10, are part of a broader push by Chinese authorities to protect minors from the potential harms of the internet.

Overstock.com Breathes New Life into Iconic Home Goods Retailer, Bed Bath & Beyond

Overstock.com has breathed new life into the iconic home goods retailer, Bed Bath & Beyond, by relaunching the website under its new ownership. Customers can take advantage of a number of perks, such as up to $50 of loyalty reward points reinstated from former Bed Bath & Beyond customer accounts, 20% off, transfer of membership, and all current rewards for members of Club O. Furthermore, anyone who downloads the new Bed Bath & Beyond mobile app will receive 25% off their initial purchase. The relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond marks a new chapter for the retailer, which is sure to be a success with the combination of Bed Bath's brand name and Overstock's business model.

CCDH Challenges Twitter’s Failure to Remove Hate Speech Since Elon Musk’s Takeover as CEO

The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has threatened legal action against Twitter for its failure to take down hate speech since Elon Musk took over as CEO. X Corp., the parent company of Twitter, responded with a letter accusing CCDH of making false or misleading assertions. CCDH then flagged 100 tweets from paid “Twitter Blue” subscribers that violated Twitter’s policies, to which Elon Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, responded by claiming the research was inaccurate and misleading. CCDH has since stated that they will not be intimidated by legal threats and will continue to hold Twitter accountable.