On January 15, 2021, YouTube served as a critical hub for pandemic updates and political news, while creator content like the Dream SMP reached record engagement. This period defined 2021 as a record year for high-budget creator content,, exemplified by MrBeast's viral stunt videos. Review the yearly highlights on the YouTube Blog . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 28, 2021