Instagram is exploring the possibility of a paid subscription service that could include some interesting new features. One of the standout features being tested is the ability for users to view Stories without the original poster knowing. This could change how people interact with Stories, allowing for more privacy and discretion when checking out what others are sharing. While the details...

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine warKhanyisile NgcoboJohannesburgAFP via Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa's phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin earlier in February helped secure the release of the menSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for helping to secure the return of 17 South Africans...

BKR Capital raises $14.5M (so far) to invest in Black founders Image Credits:BRK Capital 10:47 AM PDT · March 24, 2026 Canada’s BKR Capital announced Monday that its Fund II has closed CA$20 million (around $14.5 million), bringing it closer to its CA$50 million target. This fund is looking to back “high-growth technology companies led by founders from the...

Israel drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Gaza detaineeIsraeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detaineeAnadolu via Getty ImagesThe alleged incident happened at the Sde Teiman military base in southern IsraelIsrael's most senior military lawyer has said all charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee from...

ByteDance's AI Video Tool Seedance 2.0 Reportedly Delayed Amid Hollywood PressureChina's ByteDance is delaying the global rollout of its Seedance 2.0 video-generating AI model, according to a report from The Information. When it debuted in China in February, Seedance 2.0 caused a stir, as high-quality AI-generated videos made with the new model flooded social media, featuring existing...