President Joe Biden announced on Monday that 150,000 more people are getting their federal student loans forgiven. That means over 5 million borrowers have had their debt canceled since Biden took office.
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Xiaohongshu on the globe
Xiaohongshu (RedNote) shows us how one social media platform can influence global travel trends, connecting people from different places in unexpected ways.
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Xiaohongshu, The App Changing Travel Plans in China
Xiaohongshu is so popular among young travelers, they often share “hidden gems” rather than typical tourist places. For example, in Hong Kong
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What is RedNote, Why? Why!
Many Tiktok users have turned to a Chinese social media app called Xiaohongshu. Surprisingly, this app soared to the top spot on Apple’s U.S. App Store, showing how quickly people can switch platforms when their favorite apps might be in danger.
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Understanding the ongoing situation, California Wildfires.
Piecing together that Hollywood wildfires persist due to climate change, drought, high winds, and human activities. These factors create the perfect storm, making wildfires an ongoing challenge.
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Former “Kiddy Kapers” Star Passes Away in California Wildfire
Former “Kiddy Kapers” Star Passes Away in Malibu Wildfire Rory Callum Sykes, who starred in the 1998 British TV show “Kiddy Kapers,” died on January 8 when a wildfire swept through his family’s 17-acre property in Malibu, California. His mother, Shelley Sykes, shared on social media that she tried to Continue Reading
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A Gentle Glimpse into the Sunset Fire in Hollywood
A Gentle Glimpse into the Sunset Fire in Hollywood Wildfires are a part of life in Southern California, but whenever they strike, they bring challenges and concerns for local communities. One of the most recent incidents, the Sunset Fire, began on January 8, 2025, near the popular hiking area of Continue Reading
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No, the Hollywood Sign Did Not Catch Fire Amid L.A. Blazes
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have forced thousands to evacuate and caused significant damage. Heartbreaking videos and images of the flames are circulating on social media, capturing the devastation in communities across the region. Amid these posts, however, some users have shared viral images and videos purporting to show the Continue Reading
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Supreme Court May Allow Ban on TikTok Over National Security Concerns
The future of the social media app TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance. The Supreme Court recently heard arguments about a law passed by Congress that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake in the app. The government claims the ban is Continue Reading
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A Worldwide Welcome to 2025: New Year’s Celebrations from Sydney to Tokyo
As the clock chimed midnight around the globe, each city found its own way to bid farewell to 2024 and usher in the exciting dawn of 2025. Despite the differences in climate, culture, and tradition, a unifying hope for the year ahead connected these festivities. Let’s take a tour of Continue Reading