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NERDs: The Gen Zers who believe they will never be able to retire

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Tech News

The rise of retro tech among Gen Zers

As social media fatigue grows, Gen Zers are opting to take a break with retro devices like flip phones and vinyl records.

Travel News

TikTok the number one source of travel inspiration for Gen Z

Gen Z is leading the shift in how travellers discover, book and share their holidays, with almost half citing TikTok as their source of travel inspiration.

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Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests

Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events.

Travel News

Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the best cities for Gen Z

Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.

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Business

No one wants to be the boss: Why is Gen Z turning down promotions?

Fewer young employees aspire to management roles and if businesses fail to develop new leaders and encourage Gen Z to take on managerial roles, they may find it increasingly difficult to maintain organisational effectiveness.

Travel News

Nearly half of Europeans plan a ‘skilliday’ this summer

A survey by Mastercard has found that Europeans are swapping poolside lounging for pottery wheels, cooking classes and creative arts workshops when on holiday, with many valuing new skills gained over traditional keepsakes.

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Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets

Two years after Kenya's 2024 Gen Z tax revolt shook the nation, protesters gathered in Nairobi on 25 June to seek justice for victims and press for greater government accountability.

Culture news

Floptropica: Explaining Gen-Z's favourite country

If you're looking for a place to go this summer and escape the worries of everyday life, we've got you covered. However, before you book a ticket, there is just one small problem...

Lifestyle

That's so Gen Z: One third of younger people believe they're psychic

Can you see into the future? If not, maybe you're just too old...

Nepal

Balendra Shah takes oath of office as Nepal's youngest prime minister

Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal's established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.

Europe in Motion

Are young Europeans really left-leaning? Poll sheds some light

New research across the EU’s five largest countries paints a political picture of a continent on the fence.

Business

eBay snaps up Depop in €1bn bid for Gen Z wallets

The online marketplace is snapping up Depop in a €1bn deal to tap younger buyers and the fast-growing market for second-hand clothes.

Destinations

Micro-retirements: The Gen Z travel trend helping combat burnout

Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.

Tech News

AI vegans: Why Gen-Z are turning against chatbots

A cohort of young, environmentally conscious people labelled ‘AI vegans’ is leading the charge against ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI.

Culture news

Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year is...

Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results, and came up with their pick for 2025...

Cinema

Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study

According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers.

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