Twitch Gives Streamers Control Over AI Training Data
Millions of Twitch streamers can now protect their creative content from being used to train AI models. Amazon just added a simple toggle that puts creators back in control of their work.
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NYC Mayor Launches First Government Twitch Stream Series
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is bringing government directly to where young people spend their time online. Starting today, he's hosting the country's first recurring Twitch stream by an elected official, answering questions live from viewers.
NYC Mayor Launches Twitch Show to Talk With New Yorkers
New York City's 34-year-old mayor is bringing government to where people already are: streaming platforms. Zohran Mamdani just launched the first recurring Twitch series hosted by an elected official.
Twitch Gives Parents New Tools to Protect Teen Streamers
Twitch just launched parental controls that let parents link accounts with their 13-to-17-year-olds, including the power to stop teens from going live entirely. The new Family Center also offers time limits, messaging blocks, and weekly activity reports to help families navigate streaming safely.
Danish Physicist's 1820 Classroom Twitch Changed Science
A compass needle moved near a wire during a lecture in 1820, and Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted noticed something nobody had seen before. That tiny twitch proved electricity and magnetism were connected, launching the entire field of electromagnetism.
Twitch Streamer Opens Wildlife Sanctuary with Live Cams
Maya Higa turned her passion for animals and streaming into Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit wildlife refuge that brings conservation education to millions through live webcams and virtual tours. She's proving the internet can build the next generation of wildlife protectors.
Vernon Gamer Raises $8,565 for Hospice in Mom's Memory
A Vernon man turned his grief into action, raising more than $8,500 for hospice care through a 12-hour gaming marathon on Twitch. Levi Meyers honored his late mother by supporting the same organization that cared for her during her final days.
Kai Cenat praised for looking up words while reading
The world's top Twitch streamer is getting love for doing something simple: looking up words he doesn't know while reading books aloud. When critics mocked him, millions of fans and even celebrities rushed to celebrate his public journey of self-improvement.
Gaming Fundraiser Jingle Jam Hits £31M Lifetime Total
A gaming charity event just wrapped its 15th year with £3.5 million raised in 2025 alone, proving gamers are changing the world one livestream at a time. Eight charities will benefit from this year's December campaign, including a children's hospital joining for the first time.
Scientists Find Hidden Secret Behind How Animals Move
New research reveals that the muscle protein powering every animal's movement evolved in surprisingly different ways across species. The discovery rewrites what we thought we knew about how life moves.
Chude Jideonwo's Memoir Chronicles Tourette's Diagnosis
Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo reveals his decades-long journey to a Tourette's Syndrome diagnosis in his bestselling memoir "How Depression Saved My Life." After years of doctors dismissing his symptoms, a neurologist finally gave him answers that transformed his relationship with his own mind.
Packers Legend Ahman Green Takes On Parkinson's Diagnosis
NFL Pro Bowler Ahman Green is turning his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis into advocacy, showing others that an early catch gives hope. The four-time Pro Bowl running back is staying ahead of the disease through healthy living and treatment.
Gut Bacteria Boosts Muscle Strength 30% in New Study
Scientists discovered a gut bacterium common in Mediterranean diets that made mice 30% stronger, opening doors to future muscle-boosting supplements. The microbe could one day help elderly people fight frailty.
WNBA's StudBudz Turn 72-Hour Stream Into Cultural Movement
Two WNBA stars just proved that being yourself can change an entire league. Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams' unfiltered All-Star Weekend livestream attracted thousands of fans and inspired players across the league to embrace authenticity online.
Brown Brain Fair Draws Hundreds to Explore Neuroscience
More than 100 student volunteers transformed Brown University's Sayles Hall into a playground of brain science, where Rhode Island families watched neurons in action and guided nerve fibers through mazes. For over a decade, this free event has made complex neuroscience accessible to curious learners of all ages.
Nurse Spots Stroke, Saves Husband Visiting His Sick Wife
When Gary Ragsdale arrived at the hospital to visit his wife who was recovering from a stroke, he didn't realize he was having one too. Quick-thinking nurse Heather Hawkins noticed the warning signs and saved his life.
Games Done Quick Brings Charity Speedruns to Europe
The beloved speedrunning charity event is hosting its first-ever European show at Germany's Gamescom, opening doors for runners who couldn't travel to US events. After raising over $60 million since 2010, GDQ is expanding its mission globally.
Supermarket Apologizes After Mistaking Disability for Drunk
A New Zealand supermarket called police on a disabled shopper, mistaking his movement disorder for intoxication. The incident sparked an immediate apology and commitment to better staff training.
Baltimore Mom Returns $30 Her Son Stole From Food Truck
When Pastor Tonya Gray discovered her son stole from a street vendor's tip jar, she didn't make excuses. She showed up, paid back every dollar, and delivered a powerful message about accountability that's inspiring parents everywhere.
Tiny Jumping Spiders Dream and Remember Friends
Scientists discovered that jumping spiders, with brains the size of poppy seeds, can dream during sleep and remember individual spiders they've met before. These coin-sized creatures are proving that intelligence doesn't require a big brain.
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