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Threads is sinking while X hits record users

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3 years ago

July 29, 2023

In a recent update, entrepreneur Elon Musk proudly announced that his rebranded social media platform, X, has achieved a record-breaking number of monthly users.

According to Musk, X now boasts a staggering 541,562,214 monthly users as of July, an impressive feat considering the removal of numerous bots that plagued the platform. This accomplishment comes after Musk acquired the app, formerly known as Twitter, for a substantial $44 billion last year.

In contrast, rival Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads, touted as a potential “Twitter-killer” app, has faced significant challenges. Despite attracting over 100 million users in the initial week after its launch, interest in Threads plummeted due to a lack of engaging features. Meta, Zuckerberg’s company, is now racing to add more retention-driving hooks and features to retain its user base and recover from the 11% dip in traffic.

Musk’s revamp of the social media platform involved scrapping the previous management’s content moderation guidelines and restoring accounts, including former President Donald Trump’s, which had been subject to restrictions. Additionally, Musk appointed Linda Yaccarino as CEO to win back advertisers who were deterred by the platform’s past management.

While Musk’s success with X is evident, Zuckerberg faces an uphill battle in maintaining the interest of his users. With both tech titans vying for dominance in the social media landscape, the competition between X and Threads promises to be a captivating spectacle in the months to come.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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13 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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14 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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14 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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