Britney Spears has spoken out about a traumatic experience she had with NBA star Victor Wembanyama's security team in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Spears said she approached him to congratulate him on his success, but was back handed in the face by his security team. She was left feeling frightened and embarrassed, and hopes her experience will serve as a reminder to be aware of the people around us and to always be kind.
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X Corp., the parent company of Twitter, is threatening legal action against Meta, a Silicon Valley-based social media company, over its new Threads app. Twitter's attorney has accused Meta of using trade secrets and poaching employees to develop the app, which has already gained millions of users. Meta has denied the allegations, and Twitter has yet to comment on the letter. This dispute is the latest example of Silicon Valley companies battling over intellectual property.
Keke Palmer and her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, have sparked a conversation about double standards after Jackson criticized Palmer for wearing a sheer dress at an Usher concert. Palmer responded to the criticism, standing up for her right to wear whatever she wants without being judged. Fans have since praised her for her response, arguing that she should be able to wear whatever she wants without being shamed.
Twitter experienced a major meltdown over the weekend due to rate limiting restrictions, which was seized upon by the CEO of Twitter's parent company Meta to take a jab at rival Elon Musk. Musk claimed the restrictions were in response to online bad actors, further highlighting the rivalry between him and Mark Zuckerberg. This incident has the potential to affect the future of Twitter and its rivals.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has defended his controversial anti-LGBTQ ad, claiming that criticism of former President Donald Trump is “totally fair game”. The ad has been met with backlash from LGBTQ+ activists and allies, who have accused DeSantis of using the former president’s record to distract from his own anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Trump has yet to comment on the ad or DeSantis’ remarks, as he reportedly gears up for a 2024 presidential run.
Key takeaways: Meta Platforms has released a new text-based app called Threads, which is a direct challenge to Twitter. The app has seen an impressive…
Emma Tetewsky, a 31-year-old Massachusetts woman who went missing last week, was found alive in Borderland State Park on Monday evening after hikers heard her screaming for help in a swamp-like area. She was taken to the hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries, and the cause of her disappearance is still under investigation.
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is set to launch a new microblogging app called Threads on Thursday, July 6th. The app is expected to rival Twitter and will allow users to retain their followers from Instagram and keep the same username. According to the app listing on Apple’s App Store, Threads is described as “Instagram’s text-based conversation app” and will allow users to discuss topics from current events to what’s trending. Meta Platforms is looking to capitalize on the recent controversy surrounding Twitter and offer users an alternative platform.