Tag: 2024
Florida Considers Ban on Social Media for Users Under 14
The Florida state government is reportedly exploring the possibility of raising the minimum age for social media use to 14. This potential policy shift has sparked debate, with proponents citing the need to protect children from online dangers and critics questioning its enforceability and effectiveness. Protecting Young Minds Florida’s reasoning centres on the vulnerability of…
5 Benefits of Crowdfunding
What is Crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is a popular method of raising capital from a range of people. It is a relatively new idea due to its harnessing of social media connectivity. People can pitch business ventures to a large group of investors and entrepreneurs, who can invest as little as $10. The collective capital raised by…
Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses
What caused the Baltimore Bridge to collapse? A bridge in the US city of Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed this morning. A cargo vessel reportedly collided with a bridge pillar only 30 minutes after departing from Baltimore. It was called the Dali, on a 27-day course to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Although soon to be deemed a catastrophe,…
Tech Roundup 24/3/24: A Week of Innovation and Controversy
The tech industry is always in motion, and this past week was no exception. From groundbreaking advancements in AI to legal battles, here’s what’s has been happening: Apple Under Fire The US Justice Department has taken aim at Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market. This lawsuit marks a significant challenge to…
Glitch in Ethiopian Bank causes Customers to withdraw Millions
Key Points Regarding the Glitch: On Saturday, 16th March, a glitch occurred in the transaction systems of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, which allowed people to withdraw more money than they had in their accounts. It took several hours for the glitch to be fixed, and over $40 million was reportedly withdrawn during this time.…
Donald Trump and His Truth Social Payout
What Happened? On Monday, Trump will be due to pay $454 Million as a bond to the state of New York. A New York state judge, Arthur Engoron, claimed Trump inflated his assets and properties on financial statements to banks and insurers to get better loans, paying less interest. Despite this, he has paid back…