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School social workers at Indianapolis Public Schools are changing lives daily by supporting students facing mental health challenges, housing insecurity, and family crises. Their work creates safe spaces where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
A groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could transform how social media protects young users, echoing the tobacco trials that changed an entire industry. The trial's outcome may reshape safety standards across all platforms.
A decade after launching Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has more than doubled women's workforce participation, built a mortgage industry from scratch, and transformed daily life without violence. Life expectancy jumped five years while society gained cinemas, concerts, and freedoms once unimaginable.
A quiet coastal street in Gerringong, Australia has transformed into a weekend tourist hotspot after social media influencers discovered its stunning ocean views. The influx is bringing unexpected economic benefits to the small town's businesses.
A neighborhood-based social work program in Cyprus is transforming lives by offering personalized support to struggling families. The initiative is already helping 4,000 people find jobs, access care, and rebuild their futures.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
Scientists discovered that our brains light up in a coordinated pattern several seconds before we approach someone, revealing social behavior starts long before any visible action. The strength of this brain signal also predicts how naturally social a person tends to be.
While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
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.
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.
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.
New research reveals that social connections and physical activity work together to keep older adults healthier and happier. The comprehensive study suggests treating both factors as a powerful team rather than separate health goals.
A new smartwatch app tracks social interaction in hospitalized stroke patients with 94% accuracy, opening doors to treatments that fight isolation and boost recovery. The technology works even for patients struggling with speech and language loss.
A Berlin startup is making it simple for anyone to own their social media presence, no tech skills required. Periwinkle lets you control your data on your own domain while staying connected to networks like Bluesky.
For the first time in U.S. history, juries found Meta and YouTube responsible for harming children through addictive design features. The landmark rulings open the door for thousands of similar cases and could reshape how social platforms protect young users.
Eight elite British cyclists are using their Olympic fame to tackle real social issues, from making bikes accessible to disabled riders to supporting young men's mental health. It's the first program of its kind in cycling.
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