55 results for "media"
🧘 Health & WellnessSocial Media May Not Harm Teen Mental Health After All
A groundbreaking study of 25,000 teenagers found no evidence that heavy social media use or gaming worsens anxiety or depression. The research suggests we've been looking at the relationship backwards.
🧘 Health & WellnessBollywood Star Finds Freedom After Ditching Calorie Tracking
Bhumi Pednekar burned 1,400 calories per workout for Instagram validation until her body crashed. Now she's helping others understand that fitness doesn't need an audience to be real.
🧘 Health & WellnessStudy Finds Sweet Spot for Teen Social Media Use
A major Australian study of 101,000 kids reveals that both too much and too little social media can harm teen well-being. The research suggests moderate use might actually support healthy adolescent development.
💛 Acts of KindnessTig Notaro on friendship, loss, and Andrea Gibson's legacy
Comedian Tig Notaro is transforming grief into honest conversation about death and love after losing close friend, poet Andrea Gibson. Their final words to each other reveal the profound beauty possible even in life's hardest moments.
💡 SolutionsAustralia Blocks 4.7M Underage Social Media Accounts
Tech giants have removed 4.7 million accounts belonging to kids under 16 in Australia, where a groundbreaking law now protects young users from social media. Early results show the world-first ban is working, with platforms taking real action to keep children safer online.
🧘 Health & WellnessBalanced Social Media Use Benefits Teen Mental Health
Australian researchers tracked 100,000 students and found that moderate social media use supports better wellbeing than no use at all or heavy use. The findings challenge blanket bans and suggest age and gender matter more than screen time alone.
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🌐 Global NewsRadio Free Asia Restarts North Korea News Service
After mass layoffs nearly shut it down, Radio Free Asia is bringing back Korean-language broadcasts to reach North Koreans cut off from independent news. Four Seoul-based reporters will restart digital content next week, with radio programs following soon after.
💡 SolutionsAustralia Removes 4.7M Under-16 Social Media Accounts
Within days of Australia's groundbreaking social media age limit taking effect, platforms have deactivated over 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16. The early results show tech companies are taking the world's first law of its kind seriously.
💡 SolutionsWikipedia Lands AI Deals With Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft
After AI companies drained Wikipedia's servers for free training data, the nonprofit just signed licensing deals with tech giants to finally get paid. The partnerships with Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and others will help Wikipedia cover costs while ensuring AI chatbots learn from reliable sources.
💛 Acts of KindnessJay Leno Honors 45-Year Marriage Vow Amid Wife's Dementia
Jay Leno stunned Hollywood by rejecting suggestions to "get a girlfriend" while caring for his wife Mavis, who has advanced dementia. The comedian says honoring his 45-year marriage vow isn't heroic, it's just doing what he promised.
🎬 VideosGhana Cracks Down on Bus Fare Hikes to Help Commuters
National security teams in Ghana's capital are stationed at busy transport hubs, forcing drivers to honor official fares and giving immediate relief to thousands of workers facing illegal price increases. The intervention comes as spare parts costs actually drop for most vehicles, challenging drivers' claims about rising expenses.
💡 SolutionsWhy Self-Compassion Beats New Year's Resolutions
Psychologists say being kind to yourself works better than restrictive resolutions. Small daily practices like gratitude and mindful eating create lasting change with immediate rewards.
🚀 InnovationWikipedia Turns 25 with Major AI Partnerships
The world's favorite free encyclopedia just celebrated 25 years by securing partnerships with tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. These deals ensure Wikipedia thrives while powering the AI tools millions use daily.
💛 Acts of KindnessRivers State Hires Fallen Soldiers' Children
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has ordered immediate job placement for children of military personnel who died serving Nigeria. The announcement came during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Port Harcourt.
💡 SolutionsNigeria Journalists Join Forces to Boost Voter Turnout
Election officials and journalists in Oyo State are teaming up to make sure every eligible voter knows how to register and participate. The partnership kicks off as Nigeria opens a three-month window for voter registration across 351 local areas.
🚀 InnovationAfrica's AI Revolution Runs on Local Languages and Data
With a billion mobile users and a median age of 19, Africa isn't playing catch-up in artificial intelligence. Young entrepreneurs are building AI tools that teach, heal, and grow food using local languages and community data.
💡 SolutionsX Blocks Grok AI From Creating Deepfake Images
Elon Musk's X platform announced it will stop its Grok AI from generating sexualized deepfake images of real people after widespread backlash from victims and regulators. The change comes after women, including journalists and academics, found themselves targeted by users creating non-consensual intimate images.
💡 SolutionsAustralia Removes 4.7M Teen Social Media Accounts in a Month
One month after Australia banned social media for anyone under 16, platforms have deleted nearly 5 million teen accounts. The early results suggest tech companies are taking the world's strictest social media law seriously.
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🚀 InnovationSA Hockey Team Lands 4 Sponsors in 2 Weeks via Social Media
South Africa's U21 men's hockey team used smart social media strategy to secure four sponsorships in just two weeks, proving amateur sports can unlock commercial potential. Their content-first approach eventually landed a major investment sponsor, easing financial pressure before the World Cup.
💛 Acts of KindnessWoman's Pig Slaughter Plea Draws 10,000 to Chinese Village
A rural Chinese woman asked for help slaughtering two pigs for a traditional New Year meal. Her casual social media post went viral and brought thousands of visitors to her tiny village, sparking a cultural revival.
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