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Why are people getting skinnier?

Why are people getting skinnier?

Data from the US suggests we may have passed the point of 'peak obesity.' Have we?
ScienceOctober 31, 202430:00 min
Popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou holds his cell phone after his proclamation as the winner of one of six seats allotted to Cyprus in the European Parliament at the Filoxenia Conference Center, Nicosia, Cyprus, June 11, 2024

Cypriot YouTuber MEP stirs debate about island's division

Cypriot YouTuber MEP stirs debate about island's division

Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou stays resolute after heated response to a video about the island's division.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2024
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India: Censorship for digital content?

India: Censorship for digital content?

A draft bill has drawn sharp criticism for attempting to regulate independent content creators.
PoliticsAugust 13, 2024
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Why do people ghost each other?

Why do people ghost each other?

Ever had someone... vanish out of your life? Or maybe you did it to them? A study shows who suffers most from ghosting.
ScienceJuly 5, 202420:09 min
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Turkey: a democratic future or Sharia?

Turkey: a democratic future or Sharia?

Diamond Tema has received millions of death threats since a video debate on Sharia law was uplaoded.
ReligionJune 27, 2024
Pakistani author Fainaana Farnaam recording a children's story for her YouTube channel

Pakistani author creates online Urdu content for children

Pakistani author creates online Urdu content for children

A Pakistani writer has embarked on an interesting and much-needed project — digitizing stories for children in Urdu.
CultureJune 27, 202401:50 min
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South Korea outraged by YouTube videos on 2004 rape case

Anger is bubbling up in South Korea over an old rape case involving three teenage girls and more than 40 suspects.
CrimeJune 11, 2024
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Kenya: New tax frustrates digital content creators

In Africa, Kenyans are among the most active users of platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram.
BusinessOctober 27, 2023
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Why is climate denial still flourishing online?

A global heat wave has been blamed on climate change, yet online misinformation has evolved to counter the facts.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 11, 2023
Generative AI brings great opportunity and great risks for content producers. What role will human creatives have next to artificial intelligence?

Generative AI: A game changer for content creators

What role will human creatives have next to artificial intelligence?
Digital WorldJune 22, 202303:07 min
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Don't Hold Back: Say it loud!

Money, sex, career, and more! Catch all raw and inspirational stories that will win your heart or leave you thinking.
SocietyJune 28, 2022
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How celebrities influence German elections

The election campaign is entering the final phase — and culture is again playing a leading role.
CultureSeptember 16, 2021
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