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Bricks-and-mortar F&B shops branch out to TikTok Shop live selling to boost revenue

One18 Bakery owner Mahdi Bamadhaj sells his baked goods via live selling sessions on TikTok Shop.
One18 Bakery owner Mahdi Bamadhaj sells his baked goods via live selling sessions on TikTok Shop.

Brazil justice suspends visits to ex-President Bolsonaro for 30 days

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives home to begin serving house arrest following authorization by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, after Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia, Brazil March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives home to begin serving house arrest following authorization by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, after Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia, Brazil March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Trump Media pitched $130,000 monthly fee for ‘fastest’ feed of US president’s posts, FT reports

Posts by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social site have significantly impacted global markets.
Posts by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social site have significantly impacted global markets.

Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social media platform

X Corp and the music labels asked a Tennessee federal court to dismiss the labels’ lawsuit that accused X of infringing hundreds of their copyrights.
X Corp and the music labels asked a Tennessee federal court to dismiss the labels’ lawsuit that accused X of infringing hundreds of their copyrights.

Chinese blogger jailed for fake claims about Xiaomi EV

Components of Xiaomi SU7 on display at the Xiaomi booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing, China April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Components of Xiaomi SU7 on display at the Xiaomi booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing, China April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Age-based access, safer system design on social media needed to protect S’pore youth: Forum

Panellists discussed making social media child-safe during a forum discussion at NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House on July 17.
Panellists discussed making social media child-safe during a forum discussion at NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House on July 17.

Actress Elaine Ng denies Jackie Chan, father of her daughter, had sought paternity test

Elaine Ng (left) made headlines in 1999 when she disclosed that she was pregnant with Jackie Chan’s child.
Elaine Ng (left) made headlines in 1999 when she disclosed that she was pregnant with Jackie Chan’s child.

The Mother Load Podcast

Are social media algorithms feeding our parenting anxieties?

Fiorentina sign Bournemouth's Jimenez on loan

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - January 31, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - January 31, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Trump Media to license Truth Social data to financial services firms

The product, available to enterprise customers starting August, is expected to create a new revenue stream for the company.
The product, available to enterprise customers starting August, is expected to create a new revenue stream for the company.

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