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🎉 Huge congrats to @johnnywharris and @iz_harris on winning the 2026 ICFJ Founders Award. With Newpress, they're making history as the first creator-led news company to receive this honor from @ICFJ. This is proof that @YouTubeCreators are reshaping how the world understands complex issues.

[Neal Mohan @nealmohan]

GTA VI is almost here and @YouTubeCreators are making launch day a global event 🎮

On November 18th, creators from around the world are coming together for a 24-hour live stream to play, explore and celebrate one of the most anticipated launches in gaming with their communities. Check out the lineup and find your favorite creator to follow along with 👀

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the biggest launch of all time deserves the biggest livestream. 24 hours. 11/18. 11pm ET. YouTube. https://t.co/tFeDr8AQNI

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🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we’re honoring those who served and the creators keeping American history alive. @Kagan_M_Dunlap shares why @Fat_Electrician is one of his favorite creators on @YouTube.

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Get the full story here: https://t.co/49ZREIpGKT

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.@nbcnews' The Kornacki Cam peaked at over 350k concurrent viewers on election night, making it the #1 election night stream on @youtube. @SteveKornacki gives an inside look at what it took to pull off the marathon stream.

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🏆📰 Massive milestone for @CNN: hitting 20 million subscribers on @YouTube!

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extra thankful for the creators who made our year 💛

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Read about how people watched on YouTube: https://t.co/ZRaeQJGs2d

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🗳️ Millions turned to YouTube on election day to follow the 2026 U.S. midterms in real time:

- ​35M+ U.S. viewers
- ​40M+ global livestream viewers
- ​3M+ peak concurrent viewers
- ​One platform

[Neal Mohan @nealmohan]

Where did you watch election night coverage? 👀

On Election Day alone, over 35 million U.S. viewers watched midterm election-related content on @YouTube. Globally, over 40M viewers watched U.S. election livestreams on the platform, peaking at over 3M concurrent viewers 🤯

Whether it's traditional newsrooms or independent creators, YouTube is where the world comes together to watch major moments unfold in real time.

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Check out ADÉLA’s official YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes footage from her YouTube Music Night: https://t.co/VO3I39aPBT

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Pop superstar @adelajergova recently took over Catch One for an exclusive @youtubemusic Nights event, giving her top superfans an intimate, front-row experience to a one-of-a-kind live show.

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Learn more, watch the trailer and subscribe to the Susan Wojcicki Foundation:
https://t.co/A9FKnoF6qK

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Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of @YouTube, passed away from lung cancer in 2024. She was diagnosed as a healthy mom of five with no known risk factors. Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer, and no one deserves it.

Now the Susan Wojcicki Foundation, led by her family and leaders across science, tech and philanthropy, is launching a YouTube channel to change the conversation around lung cancer.

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@druski is hosting @nbcsnl this Saturday, Nov 7 (11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT)!

Don't miss it live on NBC, and check the SNL YouTube channel right after to catch the best moments🎬

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Druski is here!!!

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W's in the chat and IRL for @ishowspeedsui. This @nytimes profile brilliantly captures how a 21-year-old YouTuber is completely rewriting the rules of entertainment by turning the entire planet into his live-action stage.
https://t.co/VGb8hKRQxc

[Neal Mohan @nealmohan]

Microdramas are having a moment as this format pushes what short-form storytelling can be with quick episodes, twists and cliffhangers. Our Asia-Pacific team has been on the ground with @YouTubeCreators, partners and media, capturing the momentum driving this boom.

In the first half of 2026, microdramas on @YouTube surpassed 6.5 billion views, with watch time in APAC growing by over 70% year-over-year. With Shorts series, creators can now build full seasons right on YouTube - Japan’s @gokko5club is already leaning in.

APAC is giving us an early look at where serialized storytelling is heading. The next hit could start with a creator in Manila, Seoul or Jakarta and reach a global audience. Our job is to build the stage for it.

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Here are a few @YouTube highlights from today’s Q3 earnings call. ↓

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Read more about these new Playables here: https://t.co/b3AxDNX1IN

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🕹️ We’ve teamed up with incredible creators and organizations to launch a new set of @YouTube Playables that turn complex ideas into bite-sized, hands-on fun.

Produce your first beat, learn the laws of physics, or take a mindful breather between study sessions with these new Playables:

SuperNova by @BlackGirlsCode
Reset Mode by @jedfoundation
Newton’s Glider by @khanacademy
Lure of the Labyrinth: Vending Machine by Math with Mr. J
BackTrack Pro by @TED_ED
Elements of Truth by @veritasium

Find these Playables – and so many more – in the Explore tab on your phone or browser!