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Millennial Defends Gen X From Gen Z's 'Worst Generation' Claim
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Millennial Defends Gen X From Gen Z's 'Worst Generation' Claim

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.

Upworthy3 min read
Gen X Survived the '70s and '80s Without Supervision
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Gen X Survived the '70s and '80s Without Supervision

Generation X is celebrating their famously unsupervised childhoods filled with bikes, street lights, and zero helmets. Their stories reveal a surprisingly joyful era of independence that might hold lessons for today's screen-focused parenting.

Upworthy2 min read
Gen X Fashion Makes a Comeback with Gen Z's Embrace
VideosMay 30

Gen X Fashion Makes a Comeback with Gen Z's Embrace

Generation Z is bringing back iconic 1980s and '90s fashion trends, and Gen X couldn't be happier to see their style legacy live on. From jelly shoes to shoulder pads, the decades-old looks are finding new life on runways and in everyday wardrobes.

Upworthy2 min read
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Acts of KindnessJan 18

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Google: volunteers help1 min read
Japan Hosts X Games Chiba With Home Team Taking Gold
SportsJul 7

Japan Hosts X Games Chiba With Home Team Taking Gold

Japanese athletes dominated the X Games Chiba competition at Makuhari Messe, bringing home multiple medals in front of roaring hometown crowds. The event marked the second stop of the newly launched X Games League.

Japan Times2 min read
Undrafted BMX Rider Wins Gold at Sacramento's First X Games
SportsJun 28

Undrafted BMX Rider Wins Gold at Sacramento's First X Games

Justin Dowell wasn't picked in the X Games draft despite being the reigning champion. He answered his doubters with a near-perfect performance that brought Sacramento's first X Games to life.

Google News - Underdog Wins2 min read
19-Year-Old Kiwi Skier Wins Gold at X Games in Aspen
SportsJan 26

19-Year-Old Kiwi Skier Wins Gold at X Games in Aspen

Fin Melville Ives from Wanaka, New Zealand, dominated the men's ski superpipe at the X Games, landing tricks he'd never completed in competition before. His victory helped New Zealand achieve its most successful X Games campaign ever.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Scotty James Lands Never-Before-Seen Trick, Wins 5th X Games
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Lands Never-Before-Seen Trick, Wins 5th X Games

Australian snowboarder Scotty James made history at X Games Aspen by landing the first-ever back-to-back backside 1440s, securing his fifth consecutive halfpipe title. The groundbreaking performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight X Games gold medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Gen X Plans Nursing Homes With Mosh Pits and Arcades
VideosJan 23

Gen X Plans Nursing Homes With Mosh Pits and Arcades

The latchkey generation is reimagining senior living with grunge music, gaming rooms, and converted mall hangouts. Their ideas prove aging doesn't mean losing your edge.

Upworthy3 min read
Scotty James Wins 5th Straight X Games Gold in Aspen
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Wins 5th Straight X Games Gold in Aspen

Australian snowboarder Scotty James just made halfpipe history by landing a never-before-seen trick combination to win his fifth consecutive Winter X Games title. The 31-year-old's gravity-defying performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight total X Games gold medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
EU's X-Rotor Wind Turbine Could Cut Energy Costs 30%
Planet WinsMar 2

EU's X-Rotor Wind Turbine Could Cut Energy Costs 30%

European researchers have designed an X-shaped wind turbine that combines vertical and horizontal rotors to generate more power at lower costs. The innovative design could slash energy bills by up to 30% while producing cleaner electricity.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Injury Comeback
SportsJan 26

Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Injury Comeback

Scottish freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claimed her first X Games gold in slopestyle just weeks before the Winter Olympics, marking a triumphant return after missing a year due to knee and shoulder surgeries. The 21-year-old dominated the competition in Aspen with a near-perfect first run.

BBC Sport2 min read
Gen X Women Redraw Life Maps in Their 50s and Thrive
Acts of KindnessAug 19

Gen X Women Redraw Life Maps in Their 50s and Thrive

Thousands of Gen X women are discovering that starting over in their 50s isn't failure but freedom. After divorce, career changes, or empty nests, they're building lives they actually chose.

Upworthy2 min read
Gen X Women Push Medicine to Finally Study Perimenopause
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Gen X Women Push Medicine to Finally Study Perimenopause

Millions of Gen X women are speaking up about perimenopause, exposing how modern medicine largely ignored this universal experience until the 1990s. Their voices are driving real change in research, training, and treatment options.

Upworthy2 min read
Three Generations Win India's Toughest Bike Race
Community HeroesJan 27

Three Generations Win India's Toughest Bike Race

A grandfather, his two sons, and now his grandson have all conquered the brutal 150-kilometer Mumbai-Pune cycling race across six decades. The Pawar family's story shows how one man's passion can echo through generations.

Indian Express2 min read
Family Farms Thrive as New Generations Innovate
SolutionsFeb 15

Family Farms Thrive as New Generations Innovate

Young Australian farmers are keeping family businesses alive by blending tradition with modern technology. Their approach shows how respecting the past while embracing change can secure multi-generational success.

ABC Australia2 min read
West Virginia Camp Gets Free Generator From Volunteers
Acts of KindnessApr 30

West Virginia Camp Gets Free Generator From Volunteers

A year-long volunteer effort just saved a summer camp from food loss and power outages. When Camp Kootaga's old generator died, a community rallied to donate and install a replacement for free.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
How 4 Generations in India Spent Summers Before Screens
Acts of KindnessMay 8

How 4 Generations in India Spent Summers Before Screens

Before smartphones and endless streaming, summer vacations in India looked wildly different across four generations. From terrace sleeping under the stars to cricket in dusty streets, these memories reveal what we gained with technology and what we quietly left behind. #

The Better India3 min read
Australia Fines X $465K for Child Safety Compliance
SolutionsMay 21

Australia Fines X $465K for Child Safety Compliance

After a three-year legal battle, X Corp agreed to pay $465,000 for failing to report how it fights child exploitation content on its platform. The ruling marks a major win for online safety regulators holding tech giants accountable.

Japan Today2 min read
Brothers Reunite 55 Years After Stolen Generations Split
Acts of KindnessMay 28

Brothers Reunite 55 Years After Stolen Generations Split

After a DNA test revealed his Indigenous heritage, 61-year-old Iain Seymour discovered he had a brother and connected with the family torn apart by Australia's Stolen Generations policies. Now the Adelaide brothers are sharing their mother's story to educate others about reconciliation.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read

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