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Vaping has detrimental effects on health and a recent case that is going viral over social media is a proof of that. According to reports, Brianna Martin, a high school cheerleader suddenly developed breathing difficulties and after diagnosis it was found that she had bronchiolitis obliterans, more commonly known as ‘popcorn lung’. The 17 year old was secretly addicted to vaping. Reports say, Brianna used a disposable vape daily for three years and currently she relies on an inhaler. “She called me all of a sudden and said she couldn’t catch her breath”“She called me all of a sudden and…

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Facebook and parent company Meta have drawn attention following allegations that its internal content review practices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China were influenced by the CCP.On April 9, former Facebook Global Public Policy Director Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee, claiming that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg worked with the CCP to gain access to China’s lucrative market. Wynn-Williams also accused Zuckerberg of being directly involved in designing and implementing Facebook’s content censorship tools, according to US Senator Josh Hawley.According to Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s internal review system would automatically flag posts from Taiwan, Hong…

Emily SinclairBBC News, South EastJed StoreyTheir content includes dances, games and challenges and has got up to 40m views per videoA father from Kent has described the “whirlwind” experience of going viral on TikTok for his light-hearted videos with his 18-year-old daughter.Jed Storey, a 45-year old train driver, and his daughter Chloe, began creating content in February 2024 as a way to help Chloe who is autistic, suffers from anxiety and has an auditory processing disorder. “At first it was just about spending time together, and cheering Chloe up,” Mr Storey told the BBC. The pair, who live in Dartford,…

Make no mistake, Elon Musk’s X project is a failure, and was on a solidifying path to bankruptcy, before Elon “saved” the platform by utilizing the political clout that he gained through the app to set his broader “X Corp” body of projects up for ongoing success. Though the tactics that he’s used in doing so are highly questionable, and there’s still no guarantee that X will survive, long-term, as a general social media utility. And that’s before we get into his “everything app” expansion, but right now, X is indeed both solvent and safe due to a new injection…

Looking for different ways to celebrate Easter this month? Here’s a list of Easter events across Ohio and Kentucky, from egg hunts to wine tastings.OhioHamilton County Easter WinesAnnata Wine Bar is hosting a wine tasting event on April 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is for everyone from wine connoisseurs to those just looking to try something new. Guests will be able to discover new flavors and pairings that are perfect for Easter.Tickets are $40 per person.More information can be found on the Annata Wine Bar event website.Zoo Easter CelebrationCelebrate Easter at the zoo on April 19…

President Donald Trump’s latest tariff exemptions on consumer electronics and semiconductors could reduce the negative impact on China’s economy by 0.4 percentage points, if it were to last, according to Citigroup Inc. This article was originally published by a www.bloomberg.com . Read the Original article here. .

In an election seen as a referendum on his “war on drugs”, Ecuador’s right-wing president, Daniel Noboa, won Sunday’s presidential runoff, defeating leftist candidate Luisa González.With 92.61% of ballots counted, the incumbent had secured 55.85% of the vote, compared to 44.15% for the former congresswoman.The National Electoral Council (CNE) stated that the margin “marks an irreversible trend,” effectively recognising Noboa’s victory.In a speech shortly after the announcement, Noboa, called it a “historic victory”.“A victory by more than 10 points, a victory by over a million votes, leaving no doubt about who the winner is,” he told his supporters.Firecrackers burst in…

Tiger Woods was among the first players to post congratulations to his friend.”Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory. Completing the Grand Slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you,” the 15-time major champion, who completed his Grand Slam in 2000, wrote on X.Jack Nicklaus, winner of a record 18 majors and six Masters titles was the fourth man to complete the Slam, in 1966.The 85-year-old said on America’s CBS: “I’m so happy for him. It will take the world off his…

Clinical psychologist Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy Bowman are the authors of I Know I Should Exercise But … 44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them. When you’re stressed or tired, it’s too easy to escape into your phone and start scrolling. But scanning through news headlines or arguments on social media may just stress you out more. Plus, more scrolling time is also more sedentary time, which can quickly compound feeling low. What if instead, you could retrain your brain to crave physical activity for stress relief and a mood boost? Scrolling and using…

The Priceville Police Department is asking the public for help identifying someone seen taking cases of vapes Sunday morning. This article was originally published by a whnt.com . Read the Original article here. .