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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.
A grocery store employee went viral after proposing to his colleague right in front of the cashier desks where they fell in love. The heartwarming moment captured thousands of hearts on TikTok.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is bringing executives from Meta, Google, TikTok, Snap, and X to the table with a clear message: protect children online or face government action. It's a bold step toward making social media safer for the next generation.
A game-style study app has grown from 300,000 to 13 million users in two years by turning boring flashcards into something students actually want to use. Investors just bet $22 million that making learning feel like TikTok might solve the attention crisis hurting schools.
A 19-year-old's taco restaurant went from days away from closing to selling out daily after one honest video brought customers from four states to his door. Alexander Quinones turned his life savings and graduation money into Detroit Loves Tacos 2, proving that vulnerability and hard work can spark something extraordinary.
Mati Baran turned his last day at work into an unforgettable performance, lip-syncing to ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" with a pre-recorded video of himself. The emotional, hilarious goodbye earned 4 million views on TikTok and left some coworkers in tears.
A Western Australian nurse is using TikTok and Instagram to showcase the rewards of working in remote Indigenous communities, attracting over 100,000 followers while tackling chronic healthcare shortages. His heartfelt videos are changing perceptions about outback nursing and drawing new workers to areas desperately in need.
A 19-year-old facing closure of his dream restaurant made a heartfelt plea on TikTok. Days later, his taco shop was flooded with customers and selling out daily.
A frustrated mom called out her family on TikTok after they complained about every detail of the vacation she'd planned alone. The video went viral and actually changed everything.
A 26-year-old woman in Mexico discovered her month-long cough wasn't allergies but her own nose ring, which had traveled into her lung while she slept. After a harrowing surgery that brought her dangerously close to death, she's sharing her story to help others avoid the same terrifying ordeal.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team brought their first NCAA championship home to Pauley Pavilion, where thousands of fans celebrated a historic victory that drew 9.9 million viewers. From TikTok dances to confetti snow angels, the team showed that Los Angeles now cares deeply about women's basketball.
A musician's catchy tribute to Mexico City is racking up hundreds of thousands of views by showcasing the capital's authentic neighborhoods, not just tourist hotspots. His sky-high perspective from cable cars reveals daily life that resonates with locals and visitors alike.
A centuries-old cooking technique using salt instead of oil is going viral, offering a zero-cost way to get crispy food. The method has been used for millennia across China, India, and Greece.
A struggling family bakery went from nearly closing its doors to selling 2,000 cupcakes daily after one food influencer's glowing review went viral. Sweet 220 now has lines out the door every morning.
A high school math teacher's TikTok about what she ignores in class has sparked 15 million views and a conversation about what really matters in education. Her approach focuses on respect and learning over rigid rules.
A marine geologist who explored Antarctica and dove nearly 3,000 meters underwater now has 750,000 TikTok followers for her short dramas that make science irresistible. Tang Limei is proving that complex topics like deep-sea geology can go viral when wrapped in compelling stories.
A new grant program called Nigeria Next is investing in young digital activists like Balkisu, a TikToker from Bauchi who found her civic voice through social media despite never affording college. The MacArthur Foundation initiative aims to unlock the potential of Nigeria's youth population, where 60% are under 30.
When floods destroyed his childhood home in New Zealand's Far North, Louis Davis didn't wait for help. The TikTok Creator of the Year rallied his 2 million followers to raise funds for devastated neighbors, proving social media can rebuild communities.
After years of creating content without pay, Malawi's digital creators are finally getting a seat at the table with Meta and TikTok. The government is launching a program in April to help them turn their passion into paychecks.
When investigative journalists exposed racist AI-generated content exploiting black women, TikTok took swift action by removing 20 accounts within days. The collaborative work between BBC and AI researchers shows how accountability can protect real people from digital harm.
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