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...
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...
vive la révolution Despite France being routinely mocked for waving the white flag in times of conflict, its teenage population wants all the smoke when it comes to warring its own government. Tabloid images of Parisian skies thick with tear gas and streets dotted with makeshift bonfires have become an almost...
Gamers have started mashing together different video games using AI tools. So far, we’ve seen Mario in Halo, Minecraft in Skyrim, and much more. Mind-bending results aside, the tech required to pull this off has some people worried about online security and digital infrastructure. Ever wondered what Super Mario 64...
this article was written in front of a live studio audience (my colleagues) Sitcoms have long been a television staple, with each generation having at least one defining show that remains a comfortable favourite. Gen Z, however, has no central programme to call its own. What gives? Creating a hit sitcom...
Beauty pageants in the UK have had a rebrand. The stereotypical image of women parading around in bikinis, smiling until their cheeks hurt and answering some variation of ‘how would you achieve world peace?’ feels increasingly outdated. Today, pageantry sells something different. Confidence. Advocacy. Charity. Entrepreneurship. Empowerment. Contestants have platforms, careers,...
After surviving two doses of a drug intended to kill her, Christa Pike is at the centre of a high-profile legal battle that’s shone fresh light on the absurdity of humane execution. Last week, Christa Pike survived an attempt on her life. Now doctors at the Tennessee hospital where she’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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