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Stanford researchers paid thousands of Facebook and Instagram users to log off before the 2020 election and discovered something most of us already suspected. The break made them measurably happier.
After a traumatic brain injury, Megan Evans wished she'd received more handwritten cards during recovery. Now her Facebook group has 12,000 members spreading joy worldwide.
After a two-day communications blackout, Guinea has restored access to Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other social platforms. Citizens can once again freely connect and share information online.
Conservationists rescued two starving bear cubs advertised for sale on Facebook, saving them within 24 hours of spotting the illegal post. The tiny sisters are now thriving at a wildlife sanctuary after being found crammed in a plastic basket.
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A Youngstown grandmother spotted her missing Shih Tzu on a shelter's Facebook page nearly a decade after he vanished. Thanks to her granddaughter's keen eye and a distinctive white marking, Saleo is finally home.
A jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the tech giant misled families about safety measures and failed to protect children from exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark verdict sends a powerful message that companies must prioritize young users' wellbeing over profits.
A jury found Meta liable for failing to protect children from predators and exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, awarding New Mexico $375 million. This landmark verdict marks one of the first major jury rulings holding social media companies accountable for child safety.
When Megan Blin couldn't find support for parents living with disability, she made a Facebook post that changed everything. Her mothers' group is now helping families across Australia and inspiring university research.
After investigative reporters exposed illegal wildlife trade happening openly on Facebook, Meta closed nine groups in Indonesia that were selling protected animals like endangered gibbons and hornbills. The investigation led authorities to a pet store trafficking vulnerable species, showing how collaboration between journalists and tech companies can protect wildlife.
A Facebook post helped Christina Louise Brook reconnect with the daycare manager who took her and her newborn son into her home when they had nowhere to sleep in the 1990s. Three decades later, she finally got to say thank you.
Facebook's crackdown on AI spam and copycats is working. Original creators saw their views and watch time double in late 2025 after the platform removed 20 million impersonator accounts.
A Kirbyville family's senior cocker spaniel survived nearly a year on his own before a Facebook post brought him home. Despite his seizure condition, Tucker was found healthy and happy.
A senior cocker spaniel with seizures survived nearly a year on his own before a Facebook post reunited him with his worried family. Tucker returned home dirty but healthy, proving the power of community networks and never giving up hope.
Facebook just launched AI features that bring static photos to life and transform memories into animated art. The platform hopes these creative tools will help it reconnect with Gen Z users who've been drifting toward other apps.
When 13 inches of snow threatened to shut down Pennsylvania food banks, volunteers grabbed plows and braved frigid temperatures to make sure nobody went hungry. Two men cleared a parking lot in 45 minutes after seeing a Facebook post, helping feed more than 100 families the next morning.
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A musician's cherished violin, stolen in 2013, found its way home after a stranger discovered an old Facebook post while researching his collection. The 135-year-old French instrument had been a gift from her father and carried decades of memories.
When flooding cut cell service in Te Araroa, New Zealand, 26-year-old Tash Wanoa coordinated lifesaving evacuations through Facebook posts. Her personal connection to the community helped save lives during the worst natural disaster the region has ever faced.
When a tropical storm trapped a 94-year-old man in his flooded garage in Tairua, New Zealand, neighbors raced to help within minutes of a Facebook SOS. The rescue shows how tight-knit communities can save lives during disasters.
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When drought and wildfire devastated Eastern Cape farms, one man's Facebook post sparked a nationwide rescue mission. Within two weeks, more than 150 farmers received over R1 million worth of donated feed from strangers across South Africa.