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YouTuber's Solar Drone Flies 5 Hours Without Landing
Videos•12h ago

YouTuber's Solar Drone Flies 5 Hours Without Landing

A father-son team just kept a solar-powered drone in the air for over five hours using nothing but sunshine. While it's not quite ready for real-world use yet, the achievement brings us closer to aircraft that could theoretically fly forever.

Google News - Solar Power Record•3 min read
Guinea Lifts Social Media Blackout After 2-Day Shutdown
Global News•1d ago

Guinea Lifts Social Media Blackout After 2-Day Shutdown

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.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Mark Rober Gives Teachers $60M STEM Curriculum for Free
Community Heroes•4d ago

Mark Rober Gives Teachers $60M STEM Curriculum for Free

YouTube star and former NASA engineer Mark Rober spent $60 million creating a complete science curriculum for middle schoolers. Now he's giving it to teachers everywhere at no cost.

Good Good Good•3 min read
Coachella Shows Why Subverting Spectacle Can Still Win
Sports•5d ago

Coachella Shows Why Subverting Spectacle Can Still Win

Justin Bieber chose intimacy over fireworks for his Coachella headline set, proving festivals can celebrate artistry in unexpected ways. While opinions split on his YouTube-fueled performance, the weekend proved star power takes many forms.

ABC Australia•2 min read
YouTuber Grows Vegetables in 10% Fast Food Soil
Solutions•Apr 8

YouTuber Grows Vegetables in 10% Fast Food Soil

A curious YouTuber wondered if fast food contains enough nutrients to grow vegetables. After turning McDonald's, Taco Bell, and KFC into soil, he discovered the surprising answer.

Upworthy•2 min read
MLB Launches YouTube Channel Just for Young Baseball Fans
Daily Mix•Apr 7

MLB Launches YouTube Channel Just for Young Baseball Fans

Major League Baseball just created a dedicated YouTube channel designed entirely for kids who love baseball and softball. MLB Clubhouse features animated shows, drawing tutorials, player stories, and skill-building content to help the next generation fall in love with America's pastime.

MLB News•3 min read
Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch Live on YouTube for Thousands
Planet Wins•Apr 7

Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch Live on YouTube for Thousands

Two bald eagle chicks hatched over Easter weekend in California's San Bernardino National Forest, delighting thousands watching the live stream. Jackie and Shadow, the eagle parents who've become internet celebrities, raised $1.6 million from fans to protect their nesting ground.

Guardian Environment•2 min read
Nigerian Actor's Faith Film Asks 'What If It Gets Harder?
Innovation•Apr 6

Nigerian Actor's Faith Film Asks 'What If It Gets Harder?

Kunle Remi's new YouTube film explores what happens when giving your life to Christ doesn't bring instant peace. The 57-minute comedy-drama is connecting with viewers who've asked "God, why?" during tough seasons.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Tobacco Whistleblower Sees Hope in Big Tech Accountability
Community Heroes•Apr 6

Tobacco Whistleblower Sees Hope in Big Tech Accountability

The man who exposed big tobacco's targeting of children in the 1990s believes recent court victories against Meta and YouTube mark a turning point. Jeffrey Wigand sees social media companies facing the same reckoning tobacco giants did decades ago.

Google News - Business•3 min read
Nigerian Filmmaker's YouTube Channel Employs Crew Full-Time
Community Heroes•Apr 5

Nigerian Filmmaker's YouTube Channel Employs Crew Full-Time

Omoni Oboli turned YouTube into a thriving film business that releases a new romantic movie every Friday and provides steady paychecks for her entire crew. Her community-first approach and feel-good stories have built one of Nigeria's most successful digital film empires.

Premium Times Nigeria•3 min read
YouTube Club Chooses Smart Setback for Long-Term Success
Sports•Apr 2

YouTube Club Chooses Smart Setback for Long-Term Success

A soccer team with 2 million followers is choosing relegation to build a lasting home and fanbase. It's a gutsy move that prioritizes sustainability over ego.

BBC Sport•3 min read
YouTube Football Club Chooses Smart Reset Over Ego
Sports•Apr 1

YouTube Football Club Chooses Smart Reset Over Ego

Hashtag United, a club built by YouTubers with 2 million followers, is voluntarily dropping down a league to invest in a permanent home and real fans instead of chasing unsustainable success.

BBC Sport•3 min read
LA Fire Dept Gets 30 Electric Motorcycles for Emergencies
Community Heroes•Apr 1

LA Fire Dept Gets 30 Electric Motorcycles for Emergencies

The Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet, creating agile two-person medical teams that can weave through traffic and disaster zones when ambulances can't get through. Donated by Google and YouTube, these aren't just bikes with lights—they're fully integrated mobile medical units designed to save lives faster.

Electrek•2 min read
Courts Rule Social Media Algorithms Harm Kids, Open Legal Door
Solutions•Mar 30

Courts Rule Social Media Algorithms Harm Kids, Open Legal Door

Two landmark rulings found Meta and YouTube guilty of designing addictive algorithms that harm young users' mental health. The verdicts bypass Section 230 protections by targeting product design instead of user content.

Fast Company - Innovation•2 min read
LA Jury: Instagram and YouTube Designed to Addict Kids
Solutions•Mar 29

LA Jury: Instagram and YouTube Designed to Addict Kids

A Los Angeles jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube were intentionally designed to be addictive for young users, awarding $6 million in damages. The landmark verdict could reshape how social media companies operate and open the door for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide.

Google News - Business•3 min read
Juries Rule Social Media Harmed Kids in Landmark Cases
Solutions•Mar 28

Juries Rule Social Media Harmed Kids in Landmark Cases

Two groundbreaking jury verdicts found Meta and YouTube liable for harming young people's mental health, validating years of parent advocacy. Safety advocates hope the rulings will finally force social media platforms to redesign features that keep kids hooked. ##

Google News - Business•3 min read
Historic Verdict Holds Social Media Giants Liable for Harm
Solutions•Mar 28

Historic Verdict Holds Social Media Giants Liable for Harm

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.

Fox News Opinion•3 min read
Jury Rules Social Media Designed to Be Addictive
Solutions•Mar 28

Jury Rules Social Media Designed to Be Addictive

A landmark jury decision found Meta and YouTube negligently designed addictive platforms that harm users, validating what psychologists have long observed. The verdict is sparking real changes in how platforms might be redesigned for wellbeing instead of endless scrolling.

IEEE Spectrum•3 min read
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Gets YouTube Channel in 2026
Acts of Kindness•Mar 27

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Gets YouTube Channel in 2026

Fred Rogers' beloved show is coming to YouTube for the first time this summer, making 25 years of kindness lessons free and accessible to everyone. Select episodes, new clips, and compilations will give four generations a dedicated home to rediscover his gentle wisdom.

Good Good Good•2 min read
McDonald's Tomato Seeds Grow Into Record-Breaking Plant
Innovation•Mar 27

McDonald's Tomato Seeds Grow Into Record-Breaking Plant

A YouTuber planted tomato seeds from a McDonald's burger and got the biggest harvest of his life. The experiment challenged assumptions about fast food and showed nature's incredible power.

Upworthy•2 min read

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