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An article allegedly from 1927, claiming that America was sold to five billionaires, has been shared out of context on Facebook. But the ‘article’ comes from satirical publisher The Onion.

Social media posts show an image of an unnamed newspaper with the caption: “This is a 1927 News Article showing America was sold to 5 Billionaires. The Rothschild’s, Rockefellers, DuPont’s, Harriman’s and Warburg’s [sic]”. 

The ‘newspaper’ features an article with the headline “BILLIONAIRES BUY U.S. FROM MILLIONAIRES: Future of Nation in Yet Wealthier Hands” and includes an image of American business magnate John D. Rockefeller, who founded the Standard Oil Company. 

A reverse image search shows the image of the article was published on the website of…

The Biden administration has taken action against TikTok.

On April 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a law to ban the China-based social media app under parent company ByteDance in the U.S. if it’s not sold within a year, NPR reports. The move comes after the House of Representatives introduced in March the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which aims to “protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications,” as previously shared by AFROTECH™.

Under President Biden’s new law, if TikTok fails to be sold in 12 months, it would become illegal for web-hosting providers to host the platform. What’s more, Google and Apple would have to pull the popular app from its app…

Posts claiming that “human meat” is being grown in the UK and sold in supermarkets have been shared thousands of times on social media. 

The videos, which feature clips edited together and include commentary from creators based outside of the UK, all show a programme hosted by television presenter Gregg Wallace in which he appears to visit a factory producing “six tonnes” of “human meat” each day. 

It is claimed in the footage that the man-made protein is produced using “human cells” by a company called Good Harvest, and is being sold in supermarkets as a cheaper alternative to real animal products. 

The clips appear to have been shared as though they are real, with social media creators expressing their disbelief at the contents of the programme. In…

September 9, 2023, marked the celebration of World EV Day, a global event that brought together companies, policymakers, individuals, and environmental enthusiasts to rally behind a common mission: combating climate change by promoting cleaner air, reducing emissions, and fostering a more sustainable future. This day resonated with people from all walks of life, spanning from ordinary citizens to corporate giants and climate activists, shining a spotlight on the worldwide electric mobility movement.

Transport Sector’s Alarming Environmental Impact

According to the UN Environment Programme, the transport sector has emerged as the fastest-growing contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, poised to account for more than 30% of total emissions in the future. It also stands as a…

• Content creators Njugush and his wife Celestine Ndinda set a new record for themselves after enjoying a warm reception in Australia
• The couple hosted a sold out show in Perth and shared videos of how the event went down from start to the end
• Social media users commended them for their hard work and consistency and more impoartantly believing in God for their success

Renowned comedian Timothy Kimani aka Njugush and his wife Celestine Ndinda are still in disbelief after filling their venue in Australia for a comedy show.

Njugush, Celestine Ndinda break new record

The content creators shared a video of a packed hall of attendees sitting and listening keenly to what Njugush was…