The world is constantly changing and so are the topics that people are interested in. Here are some of the number 1 topics today that are trending on Google1, BBC2, and NDTV3:
- Manish Sisodia Arrested By Enforcement Directorate Day Before Bail Hearing: The deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on charges of money laundering and corruption related to his role in awarding contracts for building classrooms in government schools. He was taken into custody a day before his bail hearing at a Delhi court. His arrest sparked protests by his supporters and condemnation by his political allies3.
- Prince Harry And Meghan’s Children Get Royal Titles As Buckingham Palace Updates Website: The children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet, have been given royal titles as part of an update to the official website of the British monarchy. The website now lists them as His Royal Highness Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor and Her Royal Highness Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. The move comes after Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles last year and moved to California3.
- The truth about a miracle cure that doesn’t exist: A viral video claims that a simple mixture of honey and cinnamon can cure various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and heart problems. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims and experts warn that consuming too much honey or cinnamon can have harmful effects on health. The video is an example of how misinformation can spread online and mislead people who are looking for alternative treatments2.
- Akon’s Wakanda, grazing goats and a crypto dream: The American singer Akon has announced plans to build a futuristic city in Uganda that will run on cryptocurrency and renewable energy. He says he wants to create a “real-life Wakanda”, referring to the fictional African nation from the Marvel comics and movies. However, some critics question his motives and feasibility of his project, which has faced delays and controversies in other African countries where he has tried to launch it2.
- Oh crumbs! The online toaster hoax that went viral: A prankster created a fake website that claimed to sell a toaster that could print any image or text on bread slices. The website looked convincing enough to fool many people who tried to order the product for $49.99. However, when they clicked on the “buy now” button, they were redirected to a YouTube video that revealed the hoax and played Rick Astley’s song “Never Gonna Give You Up”. The prankster said he wanted to make people laugh and raise awareness about online scams2.
