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Young Australians are proving financial resilience works, with 89% of Gen Z women and 85% of men actively saving money despite tough economic pressures. Experts say building strong money habits early is the key to weathering any financial storm.
Four years after COVID canceled their ceremonies, the Class of 2020 is healing through humor. Their self-aware TikTok jokes about "never graduating" have become a viral sensation that's helping an entire generation laugh through shared loss.
Alison Luchs, a 77-year-old curator at the National Gallery of Art, is using Gen Z slang like "bussin'" and "slaps" to introduce young people to centuries-old artwork. Her viral videos prove you're never too old to connect with new generations.
China's biggest tech companies are betting on millennials and Gen Z researchers to lead their artificial intelligence breakthroughs. The move signals a new era where youth and fresh perspectives drive innovation in the world's most competitive tech race.
Instead of traveling home for Lunar New Year, young Chinese workers are inviting their parents to visit them in the cities where they work. Flight bookings for this "reverse Spring Festival" jumped 84% this year as families embrace a new way to celebrate together.
Two Nigerian founders in their early twenties just raised $34 million in two months for Terra Industries, a defense tech company fighting terrorism across Africa. Their company now protects power plants and mines in multiple African countries and is valued at over $100 million.
A 22-year-old and 24-year-old just secured $34 million in two months to build Africa's first homegrown defense company. Their autonomous systems will help nations protect critical infrastructure from terrorism while creating local manufacturing jobs.
A Duke University professor challenged Gen Z students to research obscure history questions without technology, using only physical library books. The experience taught them valuable lessons about failure, resilience, and knowing which questions are worth pursuing.
Millions of young Bangladeshis voted for the first time in a landmark election that followed a youth-led uprising in 2024. While their new party won only six seats, Gen Z voters see the peaceful democratic process as a fresh start for their country.
When a Gen Zer called Gen X "the worst generation," a Millennial jumped in with a hilarious warning about why you don't mess with the latchkey kids. The viral exchange has generations laughing together about their differences.
More than 127 million people in Bangladesh are voting in their first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led uprising toppled the government in 2024. The historic vote marks a fresh chance for democracy after years of political turmoil.
Bangladesh is making history today as millions cast ballots in the country's first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led movement peacefully ousted the previous government in 2024. The vote marks a fresh democratic start for the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
Germany's most famous street festival is getting a youth-driven musical transformation, with TikTok hits and electronic beats replacing traditional brass bands. Young artists singing in local dialect are filling stadiums and turning a centuries-old celebration into a year-round cultural movement.
Colonel Rajeev Bharwan, known as "Mumma Sir" to his students, says Gen Z isn't lazy—they're seeking purpose in a world that offers hollow pursuits. His viral defense challenges every stereotype about today's youth and offers a roadmap for helping them thrive. #
Facebook just launched AI features that bring static photos to life and transform memories into animated art. The platform hopes these creative tools will help it reconnect with Gen Z users who've been drifting toward other apps.
A Gen Z creator's innocent question about pre-GPS navigation sparked a heartwarming trip down memory lane. The answers reveal just how much technology has transformed our daily lives.
Fashion icon Anna Sui is keeping her 40-year-old label independent and in the family by bringing three nieces into leadership roles. The move is introducing her beloved 90s designs to Gen Z while maintaining the brand's soul.
The iconic spin class that defined 2010s fitness culture is experiencing a viral renaissance on TikTok. After weathering scandals and pandemic closures, SoulCycle is finding new life as devotees share their love for the candlelit workout with a new generation.
India just cut overseas travel taxes from 20% to 2%, betting big on a generation that sees travel as identity, not luxury. By 2030, the country expects international travelers to jump from 27 million to 40 million.
Over 1.4 million people have downloaded two new apps designed to help men struggling with compulsive pornography use find community and support. The tools are changing lives by addressing shame and isolation through connection.
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