Inbox Ads Are a Risky Bet for Snap
Yeah, I’m not sure that Snapchat’s new inbox DM ads, which it’s calling “Sponsored Snaps”, are going to go down so well with Snap users. Because as I’ve noted previously,…
Where Each of the Big Social Platform Stands on External Links
There’s been a lot of discussion of late over link penalties, and which social platforms penalize links in posts, as a means to keep users from tapping away to other…
Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future
Last updated: 3 hours ago At Tate Modern's Electric Dreams, 70 artists showcase how technology transformed art from the 1950s to the 1990s. Electric Dreams celebrates the early innovators of…
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Regional Director-Elect. - Copyright © africanews @WHOAFRO Last updated: 5 hours ago WHO The World Health Organization's regional director-elect for Africa died while receiving medical treatment in…
Thousands of displaced Lebanese return to south following ceasefire
Heavily-laden cars could be seen leaving Beirut in the early hours of Wednesday morning as the ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group came into effect. They were heading…
Risk of floods in Ghana’s capital of Accra blamed on city planning
Environmental groups in Ghana are sounding the alarm over the capital city Accra's vulnerability to flooding. They are urging the government to prioritise flood defenses and come up with other…
Chad: UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers
Women who fled war in Sudan and requested anonymity because they feared retribution after reporting sexual exploitation, in Adre, Chad, on Oct. 5, 2024. - Copyright © africanews Sam Mednick/Copyright…
South Korean births grow at highest rate in 14 years, reversing trend
South Korea recorded its highest increase in births in nearly 14 years, according to official data released Wednesday, as the country struggles with a demographic crisis. File Pool Photo by…
College Football Playoff rankings: Top 4 teams remain, 3 drop from projected bracket
1 of 5 | Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) runs out of the grasp of Indian Hoosiers defender C.J. West (8) on a run in the third quarter…
ICC seeks crimes against humanity warrant for Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on Wednesday sought an arrest warrant for Myanmar Senior General and Acting President Min Aung Hlaing (L, standing). The ICC alleges crimes…