In Brazil, disinformation deals Lula a bruising defeat

An avalanche of disinformation about a new economic measure proved so tricky for Brazil’s government to navigate that they backtracked entirely this week in a rout egged on by the opposition. The political fiasco centered around the beloved instant money transfer system known as PIX, used tens of millions of times a day by Brazilians […]

Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times

Meta-owned Instagram has been wooing creators from TikTok as the China-based video-snippet sharing app’s future remains uncertain in the United States. After officially increasing the allowed length of videos and adding a new editing tool, Meta recently began letting TikTok creators earn as much as $5,000 over the course of three months for posting “Reels” […]

Cartoonist quits Washington Post over rejected sketch mocking owner, Trump

An award-winning political cartoonist for The Washington Post has announced her resignation after a cartoon depicting the newspaper’s billionaire owner groveling before Donald Trump was rejected. Ann Telnaes posted on Substack late Friday that this was the first time she “had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen […]

Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board

Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally to US President-elect Donald Trump. The new board members were announced as Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been making approaches to the incoming Trump administration, including donating […]

Demi Howell: The Visionary Who is Transforming Beauty and Empowering Women

In a world where beauty is constantly being redefined, Demi Howell emerges as a true pioneer. From her beginnings as a shampoo assistant, at just 13 years old, to becoming one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the industry, her story is an example of passion, creativity, and a bold approach that sets her apart […]

Christian Borrero: A Year of Success and Recognition

Dr. Christian Borrero has recently been in the spotlight for his positive initiatives in significant social projects. Additionally, he has earned two Guinness World Records and received two prestigious awards for his positive influence. With an extensive career as a cosmetic surgeon, he has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry by sculpting […]

US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China’s chip sector

The United States announced new export restrictions Monday taking aim at China’s ability to make advanced semiconductors — used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence — as competition deepens between the world’s two biggest economies. “The United States has taken significant steps to protect our technology from being used by our adversaries in ways that […]

Venezuela’s ‘Pearl of the Caribbean’ loses its luster

One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off. Not that there are any guests to notice. The hotel is abandoned, its peeling facade a symbol of the decline of an island once dubbed the “Pearl of […]

Bárbara Sánchez Velásquez: The Success of a Latina Artist in the Entertainment Scene

Bárbara Sánchez Velásquez, also known as Amazing Bárbara, is a presenter, model, actress, and entrepreneur with a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. Throughout her journey, she has skillfully combined her talents in various fields, such as acting, hosting, modeling, and presenting, to become a recognized figure both nationally and internationally. Currently, Bárbara leads AMZ […]