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Bluesky Introduces Trending Topics Amid Steady Growth
Bluesky, a social platform seen as a Twitter alternative, has launched a “Trending Topics” feature to help users engage with popular discussions. The feature includes systematic detection of key terms and is designed for English-speaking users initially, with plans for broader rollouts. Bluesky, which positions itself as a journalist-friendly platform, has grown from 13 million users in October to 25.9 million users by late December. However, its growth has slowed, remaining significantly behind Threads’ user base. Chief Jay Graber reported increased engagement for organizations using the platform, though challenges like ad-free sustainability remain. (Read More) (Social Media Today Rating)
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Broadcasting
The Palestinian Authority has temporarily suspended Al Jazeera broadcasts in its territories, citing the dissemination of “inciting material.” The decision, made by culture, interior, and communications ministers, followed criticism of the network’s coverage of a standoff in the Jenin camp. Al Jazeera condemned the suspension, urging the authority to allow journalistic freedom. The ban does not apply to Hamas-controlled Gaza. This comes after similar bans by Israeli authorities, who cited security concerns. (Read More) (Reuters Rating)
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