man don’t dance (though man would secretly like to) A recent study has found that almost half of all Gen Zers say they ‘skip dancing’ to avoid being filmed and posted online without their consent. Have TikTok, online virality, and the normalising of filming strangers in public ruined our spontaneity? Do...
The return of the annual haze, worsened by the El Nino phenomenon has left Southeast Asia grasping at straws for Indonesian accountability. It has been months since I have breathed a week’s worth of fresh air here in Malaysia. On some days, low visibility makes it difficult to see what’s...
Widespread protests against the B.J.P have led to lockdowns and arrests, as Modi’s government threatens to upend voter rights. Nahendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (B.J.P) have courted an unprecedented backlash for the past several months. The Indian government is no stranger to public protest, but this most recent wave of demonstration...
let’s discuss by the water cooler Open-plan offices used to be the standard, expected approach for modern companies that wanted to encourage collaboration. Now, as Gen Z steadily floods the workplace, some are asking for a return to cubicles to regain their privacy and better balance themselves. If you’re employed in...
A week after Shane Gillis’ controversial SNL monologue, Gymshark has announced its first celebrity ambassador, Megan Thee Stallion, as part of a new fitness campaign. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Gymshark as part of a new fitness campaign called ‘Megan Does Gym.’ This new marketing push includes a ton...
As in many parts of the world, Africa’s Gen Z faces uncertain starting salaries and rising living costs, making moving out of the family home increasingly difficult. For young Africans, the question of whether their first salary will be enough to live independently often comes down to how much remains...
Students, teachers, and parents have taken to the street to protest France’s crippling education infrastructure. However, as the movement started to gain nationwide traction, so did violence, driven by clashes with the riot police. These past few weeks have seen intense waves of violence associated with student-led protests in...
Shane Gillis’ uninspired, unfunny SNL monologue proves sexist humour is still shaping our social norms. Forgive me for thinking that as a society we’d passed the point of giving men a platform to call women ‘whores’. Turns out we haven’t. Not only did Shane Gillis have free reign to do...
The National Trust has reported that young people are signing up for new memberships at an exponential rate, with over 50,000 joining last year, a growth of 26% over 2024. What’s causing this growth? More Gen Zers are taking an interest in The National Trust, new data shows. The UK conservation...
'I’m frustrated with how inefficient the workplace is. Should I just change my expectations?' I think there are two things you can do. Firstly, lean into the real world. Talk to people. They might be close friends, colleagues or acquaintances in your sector. Ask them about work. What’s going well? What’s...
Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest ever Woman Grandmaster in chess at just 11, cementing her status as one of the sport’s most remarkable young talents.
Kane Parsons is A24’s youngest ever director at 20, turning his YouTube series ‘The Backrooms’ into a full blown mainstream horror movie for 2026.
Gout Gout is the fastest under 20 200m sprinter ever, breaking the world U20 record at just 18 years old.
Yara Shahidi has become one of Gen Z’s most recognisable activist voices, championing civic engagement, racial justice, and political education for young people.
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