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A children's vocabulary book published in 1985 rocketed to Amazon's bestseller list overnight after a viral TikTok video. The unexpected success finally rewarded authors Elissa Guralnick and Paul Levitt four decades after they first published Weighty Words.
TikTok is rolling out new technology across Europe that uses AI to identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. The move comes as the platform strengthens protections for young users after successful pilot testing removed thousands of underage accounts.
A 34-year-old shoe store in East London was weeks from closing when the owner's daughter posted a TikTok video that turned empty aisles into hours-long queues. Now Rachid Lazraq's struggling business is thriving with a whole new generation of customers.
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.
Camillia Nwokedi left her tech job with just $6,000 in savings to become a full-time content creator, and she's never looked back. Her 60-day TikTok experiment turned a risky leap into her best decision ever.
TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce are training Nigerian small businesses to sell globally through a new digital commerce program launching in Lagos. The free training includes AI tools, online marketing, and potential access to small business loans.
Federal employees can now use TikTok on government devices again after the app restructured under American investor control. The change ends a ban that started in 2022 over national security concerns.
A high-energy street dance movement born in Abidjan's working-class neighborhoods is giving millions of young Ivorians a creative outlet and launching homegrown artists to international fame. Biama dancers are racking up millions of TikTok views without any major record label support.
A top tax executive at Deloitte Ghana just published two books to help young people believe their dreams aren't limited by where they come from. Gloria Boye-Doku wrote "Mindset for Success" and "The Power of Hope" after years of hearing students say success only happens to the privileged.
European regulators are pushing TikTok to redesign its app to protect users from addictive features like endless scrolling. The move could reshape how social media platforms prioritize user wellbeing over engagement.
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle child privacy violations and implemented extensive new protections for young users. The settlement marks one of the largest children's online privacy recoveries in history.
Emmy winner Andy Cohen told 3,400 Washington University graduates to measure success by happiness, community, and self-knowledge rather than money or fame. The St. Louis native shared life lessons from his journey to hosting Bravo's biggest shows.
TikTok is investing another $200,000 to help African organizations teach communities about AI and spot misinformation. Three local groups are already creating content that empowers young people and fact-checkers to navigate AI technology safely.
Two major social media companies chose settlement over trial in a groundbreaking case about protecting young users online. While Meta and YouTube head to court, TikTok and Snap's decisions signal growing accountability in the tech industry.
U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan opens his new memoir about battling lifelong depression and finding peace beyond fame. His journey from World Cup hero to mental health advocate shows how redefining success can save your life.
160 graduates celebrated kindness over credentials as their defining measure of success. Teachers and students shared powerful lessons about finding meaning beyond traditional achievements.
Disney just made it official: TikTok creators can now legally use clips from Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and more in their videos. The deal marks a major shift in how Hollywood connects with fans in the social media age.
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regained access to her TikTok account after it was suddenly deleted, sparking widespread outcry from her millions of followers. The Emmy-winning creator, known for documenting daily life in Gaza, had her voice restored just days after losing it.
A Montreal teen's viral TikTok videos brought her 92-year-old grandmother back together with her childhood best friend who happens to be royalty. Kaylee Patterson never imagined her social media hobby would reconnect two women separated for decades.
A 24-year-old videographer offered to marry a complete stranger from TikTok, fly her to Vegas, and pay for the divorce. Five years later, they still haven't gotten around to that divorce.
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