Is Coachella meeting fans expectations?

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4 years ago

April 19, 2022

Coachella just completed its first weekend but there’s been mixed opinions about the festival

The world’s largest festival welcomed over 250,000 individuals and featured A-listers including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and more.

General admission fees start upward of $449 USD, so some attendees were disappointed by last-minute cancellations and unfair management by Coachella organisers.

if u didn’t know an iPad Pro is the same price if not more expensive than Coachella tickets
— horsegirl123 (@horsegirl1239) April 18, 2022

Just weeks prior to the festival headliner Kanye West pulled out of Coachella with organisers giving no statement.

The performance was predicted to be one of Kanye’s biggest sets in years and many fans were disappointed that he would no longer be performing.

Coachella organisers were placed under scurtiny as festival-goers critised them for upholding double standards

Mid performance, Japanese singer Joji halted his performance and left his band onstage for nearly ten minutes.

Soon after Joji returned to the stage and attributed leaving to a health condition.

The performance continued, however the live stream was not posted by Coachella.

Fans have since condemmed Coachella organisers for forcing the singer to continue his performance while unwell.

Attendees have accused organisers for being hypocritical as Kanye was allowed to leave the festival.

the whole coachella joji thing is totally heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/KGqUK6LgVZ
— ur favorite ahlunaar (@saydG24) April 18, 2022

i’m genuinely so upset they forced joji to complete the set and then cut his set from the broadcast ??????
— sab / ash? (@honksab) April 18, 2022

i’m like genuinely so sad. i’m not mad at joji for putting his health first (i’m actually so glad he did) but i’m fully mad at coachella for promoting the show with clips to not show it/not notify fans that it was cancelled and won’t be broadcasted
— chaii (@chaii_iced) April 18, 2022

SO KANYE CAN DROP OUT OF COACHELLA LAST SECOND BUT JOJI IS FORCED TO FINISH HIS FULL SET? OKAY
— india (@NIlTROUS) April 18, 2022

The Weekend and Swedish House Mafia took over Kanye’s headlining act

Coachella attendees acknowledged the quick replacement for Kanye’s set.

After running 30 minutes late Swedish House Mafia took to the stage first performing EDM and techno tunes.

Soon after The Weekend (Abel Tesfaye) joined them on stage and performed hits including Blinding Lights, a top 10 Billboard hit for 57 consecutive weeks.

Swedish House Mafia now running 30 minutes late. They trying to put the fire out after Doja Cat #Coachella
— Waqas Sheikh (@wsheikh__) April 18, 2022

The Weekend gave a nod to West and sung the verse he did on the rapper’s single “Hurricane.”

Unlike other Coachella performances spruced with a band, dancers and special effects this one was stripped back to the Swedish House Mafia DJ set and The Weeknd on vocals.

The set had one of the largest attendance of the festival and was considered rather experimental.

The Weekend and Swedish House Mafia dressed in matching black outfits.

Thank you, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd! I heard sacrifice, blinding lights, Starboy, save your tears, out of time, I feel it coming, which were my favorites during the show. Thank you, Coachella weekend 1! Have a good night! pic.twitter.com/RNpW7aWXCR
— 张丽莎 (@Zhang_lisha) April 18, 2022

The non-traditional act was celebrated among other performances that day including Doja Cat, FINNEAS, Måneskin and more.

Highlights 2022: Day 3, Weekend 1https://t.co/u4XCra2k6z pic.twitter.com/ELxjCPFQxr
— Coachella (@coachella) April 18, 2022

"Thank You"@coachella pic.twitter.com/kaE6QS6Db5
— DukeDumont (@DukeDumont) April 18, 2022

.@coachella epic weekend playing with @flumemusic and the whole family @carolineplz @ToveLo @vincestaples @mayaxcumming ✨ pic.twitter.com/5riiPyukCV
— Beck (@beck) April 18, 2022

Amanda Gunn contributed to this report.

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for under-16s

Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.

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December 10, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.

Australia has made history, becoming the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. From midnight, platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram will be blocked for young users across the nation. The move marks one of the strongest regulatory actions ever taken on youth online safety.

The new law requires ten major digital platforms to comply or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. The decision comes amid growing global concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, with other countries watching closely as they consider similar measures.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ban is designed to support young Australians and reduce harmful pressures created by constant digital engagement. While platforms are preparing to use age-inference technology to comply, critics warn the ban could isolate vulnerable teens.

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U.S. approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China amid tensions

U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.

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December 9, 2025

Harvey Vargas

U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.

The U.S. Commerce Department has approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, signaling a cautious compromise in the ongoing technology standoff between the two countries. This decision reflects efforts to balance national security concerns with continued technological collaboration.

Nvidia shares jumped 2% following the announcement, showing investor optimism about the move. Analysts are closely watching how Chinese firms will respond and whether they will aggressively pursue these high-performance AI chips.

Despite the approval, concerns remain about the potential military applications of AI technology. Officials emphasize that the decision aims to protect U.S. interests while navigating complex international tech dynamics.

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Fed faces challenges ahead of Trump’s nominee as rate decisions loom

Fed faces critical leadership transition as Trump nominates new chair amid economic uncertainty and potential rate cut discussions.

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1 day ago

December 9, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Fed faces critical leadership transition as Trump nominates new chair amid economic uncertainty and potential rate cut discussions.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is entering a critical period as it prepares for President Donald Trump’s upcoming nominee to lead the central bank. Markets are closely watching how the Fed will navigate this leadership transition amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

The Fed’s two-day meeting could result in a modest quarter-percentage-point rate cut. However, future policy decisions will hinge on key economic projections and inflation trends, leaving analysts debating how much room the central bank really has to maneuver.

Trump is pushing for lower interest rates to boost the housing market before the midterms, but this could complicate the next Fed chair’s path. Data delays from the recent government shutdown may also affect the Fed’s decision-making this week, adding another layer of uncertainty.

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