Amid the backlash surrounding Elon Musk's involvement with the Trump administration, many X users are considering deleting their accounts. While X does not offer a direct option to permanently delete your account, users can temporarily deactivate their account. This step initiates a 30-day window for users to decide if they want to reactivate their account. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to temporarily deactivate your X account.
President-elect Donald Trump visited SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas today to witness the launch of the massive Starship rocket, which was co-designed and developed by Elon Musk's company. This marks a strengthening of the bond between Trump and Musk, with the latter being appointed to co-lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency" by the president-elect. Ahead of the launch, Trump took to social media to wish good luck to Musk and the team involved in the incredible project.
Following the US presidential elections, X, a micro-blogging site financially backed by Elon Musk, has been seeing a decline in users as they opt for alternative platforms. One such platform, Bluesky, has reportedly gained 1 million new users and is now being seen as a viable option for former X users. Experts suggest that this shift could be due to Bluesky's visually similar design to X, as well as its focus on right-wing topics. Meanwhile, X's biggest rival, Threads, announced that it will be testing customised topic-based feeds in an effort to compete with Bluesky's rise.
At UFC 309, President-Elect Donald Trump was seen in attendance alongside other high-profile celebrities such as Elon Musk, Robert Kennedy Jr., and more. Along the way to his seat, Trump even shared a handshake with WWE's Triple H, cementing his longstanding connection with the wrestling organization. Trump's continued support for UFC and his focus on promoting hypermasculine tones align with his political strategies and appeal to male voters. This was not the first time Trump has been involved with UFC and it seems that his ties to the sport will continue even during his presidency.
The formerly beloved social media platform, X, has been experiencing a mass exodus of users following owner Elon Musk's announcement of new terms of service that would allow him to analyze users' content for artificial intelligence training. This announcement comes after Musk's acquisition of Twitter two years ago for a hefty $44 billion, and amidst the launch of Meta-owned company Threads' similar app. The departure of about 15,000 users is expected to continuously rise with the recent reveal that Musk will be leading the Department of Government Efficiency for President-elect Donald Trump.
In a piece of positive news for Indian cricket fans, Rohit Sharma might travel to Perth in the lead-up to the first Test. The BCCI is making all arrangements to ensure Rohit reaches on time, if the captain makes himself available to be part of the series opener, starting November 22. This development follows the newly elected United States' President-Elect, Donald Trump, announcing his cabinet nominees, including two individuals known for their pro-India stance. Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, independent candidate Naresh Meena was arrested for slapping an election official during bypolls in Tonk district. Back in Maharashtra, the Ladki Bahin scheme, which has benefited over 2 crore women, is the center of discussion in the ongoing election campaign.
Trump's latest appointments signal a strict immigration policy will continue in his second term. Stephen Miller, a long-time advisor known for his hardline stance on immigration, has been named Deputy Chief of Policy and Tom Homan, a former acting director of ICE, will serve as Border Czar. Miller's influence could lead to major changes for H-1B visa holders, including higher salary requirements and longer processing times. This could have a significant impact on Indian citizens seeking employment in the U.S.
Tulsi Gabbard, a former US Army member and trained in martial arts, has been appointed as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by President-elect Donald Trump. A video of her firing guns and pistols and going through a military training course has surfaced, impressing netizens with her skills and determination. Some even believe she has what it takes to become the first female US president.
President-elect Trump has chosen Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense. The controversial pick deviates from the traditional mold for government service as Hegseth lacks senior military or national security experience. While he is best known for his eight years as a commentator and host on Fox News, Hegseth also has a background as an Army Combat Veteran and has led veteran's advocacy groups.
In a bold move, German football club FC St Pauli has announced its withdrawal from social media platform X (formerly Twitter) due to owner Elon Musk's turning the platform into a "hate machine." The club has a history of advocating for left-leaning ideologies and is urging its 2,50,000 followers to switch to Musk's rival platform Bluesky. St Pauli's English account will also be transitioning to Bluesky, while its X account will remain online for historical purposes. The club cites Musk's promotion of authoritarian and far-right content, as well as his support for Donald Trump, as the reasons behind its decision.