The three oldest players in 2025 NBA All-Star game have the largest social media following, according to data from Sprout Social.
Between the lines: Lebron James, 40, Steph Curry, 36, and Kevin Durant, 36, in that order, lead this year's crop of All-Stars in combined followers on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
President Trump said Saturday the U.S. will treat value added tax (VAT) systems the same as tariffs, for purposes of helping to calculate the reciprocal levies on other countries he ordered earlier this week.
Why it matters: At least 175 countries globally have a VAT, per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), meaning it could impact the math on any reciprocal tariff for most nations around the world.
Language learning app Duolingo killed off its plucky mascot, Duo the owl, this week — creating a social media marketing momentthat may have more sticking power than recent Super Bowl ads.
Why it matters: Duolingo has mastered not only helping people cultivatepolyglot skills, but also the art of storytelling marketing and pushing the envelope in a brand's online presence.
Sales of pickup trucks and SUVs might have peaked in the United States — not because Americans don't want them, but because many people can no longer afford them.
Why it matters: Affordability is a growing concern, not just for car buyers, but also for stressed-out automakers facing heightened economic uncertainty and potential supply chain disruptions since President Trump took office.
TikTok University, a place where users share educational content is becoming a hub for Black educators, with the help of HillmanTok University.
Why it matters: As the Trump administration cuts DEI staff and corporations follow suit, TikTok users are increasingly engaging with DEI and Black history content.
