A new study has found a surprising health risk linked to using smartphones on the toilet. Published in PLOS One, the research surveyed 125 adults before routine colonoscopies and revealed that two-thirds admitted to phone use in the bathroom. Those who did were 46% more likely to develop hemorrhoids. Researchers explained that sitting too long […]
Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between oral bacteria and heart disease. A new study shows that common mouth microbes, particularly viridans streptococci, can hide inside artery walls, forming biofilms that shield them from the immune system. These bacteria, normally harmless in the mouth, were detected in over half of artery plaque samples from patients […]
Egyptian authorities have detained dozens of teenage TikTok influencers, many with large followings, on allegations such as violating family values and money laundering. Prosecutors are actively investigating at least 10 cases of suspected unlawful financial gains, while travel bans, asset freezes, and device confiscations have been enforced. Among those arrested is 19-year-old Mariam Ayman, better […]
Civil Servants’ Social Media Use in Pakistan: Blurring Neutrality, Fueling Personal Branding, Eroding Institutional Trust Key Trends & Concerns 1. From Faceless Bureaucracy to Personal Branding Historically, Pakistani civil servants were expected to be faceless and impartial. However, an emerging trend sees many cultivating personal brands through social media. As one Dawn columnist warned: building […]
Donald Trump’s political rise was fueled by his constant visibility across media. His recent disappearance from the spotlight, however, sparked speculation—amplified by social media algorithms that pushed conspiracy theories and baseless claims to wide audiences. Over the Labour Day weekend, “TRUMP DEAD” trended online, driven by a mix of partisan wishful thinking and influencers seeking […]
1. Selfie-Based Age Estimation Tools A government-commissioned report found these tools are fast, reasonably accurate, and privacy-preserving in general. However, accuracy falters in a “grey zone” near age 16—especially for non-Caucasian users, female-presenting individuals, and those close to the age limit. A 16-year-old had an 8.5% chance of being misidentified as younger. Another study highlighted […]
Government Enforcement of Registration Rules Nepal’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology set a firm deadline—Wednesday, September 3—for companies operating social media platforms in the country to register, appoint a local contact, a grievance handler, and a self-regulation officer, or face shutdown. Immediate Blocking of Major Platforms Starting Thursday (September 4), the Nepal Telecommunications Authority […]
AKUNGBA-AKOKO: The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), has stepped up its campaign against what it calls the “exorbitant” cost of student accommodation in the university’s host community. The union’s intervention follows mounting complaints from students, who say rent prices for off-campus housing have surged beyond affordable levels. Many students argue that […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has raised concerns that many schools which transition to integrated status in Northern Ireland are failing to achieve a genuine religious balance among pupils. In a written statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on Thursday, Givan set out the proportions of Protestant and Catholic pupils he would expect in any school […]
JAKARTA: Indonesian conglomerate Indomobil Group has joined hands with Space Time Foundation to introduce a blockchain-driven initiative that aims to provide verifiable education credentials for more than 50,000 students across Indonesia, while also advancing financial inclusion. The program uses SXT Chain, a blockchain platform developed by Space and Time, to securely record proof of course […]
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