Hu Xijin’s tens of millions of followers have heard nothing from him since late July. Some think one of his posts praising Beijing may have backfired.
Tag: Social Media
How Did Flavor Flav Become a Hype Man for the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team?
The rapper has become a self-appointed hype man and benefactor to the U.S. women’s team in Paris. He plans to keep the poolside party going into 2028.
The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
Why Some Young People in China Pretend to Be Birds
Some people in China flap and squawk on social media as way of escaping hustle culture. We can explain.
MrBeast Acknowledges ‘Inappropriate Language’ in Earlier Videos
A representative for the popular YouTuber said that he was “trying to be funny” and made “bad jokes” in older videos of him that have resurfaced.
Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words
Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.
How Henrik Christiansen Made Chocolate Muffins a Hit at the Olympics
On a quest to fuel himself with thousands of calories a day, Henrik Christiansen found an unexpected delight and shared it with the world.
Cruise Ship Ducks Are Traveling the World as Part of a Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts for rubber ducks hidden by cruise passengers have spawned a duck-loving community of “quackers.”
Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.