Hi! I understand you're seeing that the likes on your NewsBreak messages disappeared, and when new likes appear under the likes section, it stays empty. That's quite puzzling. Just to get a clearer picture, could you tell me:

1. Did this issue start happening recently after an app update or any changes on your phone?
2. Are you signed in with the same account where you previously saw the likes?
3. Have you tried restarting the app or your iPhone yet?
4. Are you noticing this issue only on your iPhone or on other devices too?

This info will help me guide you with the best possible steps to fix it. Meanwhile, here are some initial troubleshooting actions we can try on your iPhone iOS 18.6.2:

1. Restart the NewsBreak app:
- Close the NewsBreak app completely by swiping it away in the app switcher.
- Reopen it and check the likes section again.

2. Log out and log back in:
- Sometimes, signing out and back in refreshes your account data and resolves display glitches.

3. Clear app cache (if applicable):
- While iOS doesn't have a direct cache clear option, you can try deleting the NewsBreak app and reinstalling it from the App Store. This often resolves corrupted data problems.

4. Check for app updates:
- Go to the App Store and see if there's an update available for NewsBreak. Updating can fix bugs.

5. Check Network Connection:
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as likes update relies on the network.

If none of these work, it may be an issue on the app’s backend or a bug related to your account or the latest app version. In that case, I can assist you with contacting NewsBreak support or looking into further diagnostics.

Let me know how these steps go or if anything changes! Are you comfortable trying these now?