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One of Argentina's most respected media companies marked its 50th anniversary by honoring people making real contributions to science, arts, and society. The ceremony brought together field hockey champions, quantum physicists, and volunteers helping the most vulnerable.
Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash was moved to tears when her wife Jessica Betts presented her with a stunning six-carat diamond ring to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary. The heartfelt gesture has captured hearts across social media with over 150,000 likes.
Dubai Media Academy and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University just joined forces to prepare the next generation of media professionals for the digital age. The partnership brings together academic excellence and real-world industry experience to build skills in AI, digital media, and innovation.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
Former staff of Nigeria's Vanguard newspaper reunited to celebrate 40 years of groundbreaking journalism and honor their 91-year-old founder. The emotional gathering launched a commemorative book and announced plans for a media research library to train future journalists.
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah just graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Connecticut, specializing in international human rights. The Ghanaian media personality is now being discussed as a potential candidate for Parliament back home.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
A 27-year-old feminist media founder and her professional bra fitter mom are lifting up women in surprisingly parallel ways. Despite their political differences, this mother-daughter duo proves empowerment comes in many forms.
Legendary off-road racers David Walsh and Travis Robinson claimed their crowns at Australia's biggest-ever Finke Desert Race, thrilling record crowds at the competition's 50th anniversary celebration.
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
Australia just proposed groundbreaking laws that would let people choose what they see on social media—no more algorithm control. Users over 16 could switch to feeds showing only friends and creators they actually follow.
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Thousands of Czech citizens took to Prague's streets to defend public broadcasting from government funding cuts that critics say threaten media independence. The grassroots movement shows how citizens are standing up for free press in an era when independent journalism faces mounting pressure.
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