As the eldest Gen Zers start turning 30, many have pointed out that they seem to look a lot younger than their parents did at the same age. Is it a real phenomena, or just a symptom of our youth-obsessed social media era?Β Are Gen Z ageing slower than their...
he has rizz'en ya'll Welcome back to another newsletter from all of us atΒ the common thred!Β β‘οΈ If youβre just joining, weβd like to extend a warm welcome to you for the very first time. Either way, youβre here now, which means youβve made it through another week of e-mails, group chat...
The NFL chose known Bad Bunny and Greenday to perform at the Superbowl, two artists who are vehemently outspoken against Trump. Facing immense backlash from right-wing conservatives, the NFL remains unbothered. It looks an awful lot like an active stance against the Trump administration. On February 8th, Bad Bunny and...
From Meghan Markle comparisons to scathing βboy mumβ memes, why are we always so quick to assume that women are the problem?Β I was on my way home from work when Brookyln Peltz-Beckham dropped a 700-word (yes, I checked) bomb of an Instagram story this week. Frantically refreshing my Wi-Fi...
The US is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in partnership with Canada and Mexico. Donald Trump is firm in denying millions of loyal soccer fans a chance to show support for their favourite teams, due to restrictive immigration policies and the risks of ICE raids. In 2026, the US,...
Staying motivated can be tough at work. When youβre in education there's regular feedback, fresh objectives, a higher purpose (your development) and an end in sight (graduation). You have a ready-made community (your friends) and people around you who really care about your success (teachers, lecturers, parents). All of this is...
The show is beloved nationwide, and has since spread overseas. But the experiences of Black contestants consistently mirror everyday life.Β Are you affronted by the suggestion that The Traitors βΒ arguably Britainβs most beloved TV show βΒ has an unconscious bias problem? If yes, youβre probably ignorant to the ways in which...
With climate change raging over glacial ice, the landmark sanctuary was built to preserve Earthβs historical records held within the ice. Time machines have long captured human imagination but have remained firmly in the realm of science fiction. Yet, understanding the past may not require such sophisticated piece of...
A specific brand of TikTok luxury is doing the rounds online, known as #RichTok. Wealthy creators are unashamedly flexing their expensive lifestyles for millions of followers, showing off homes, jets, meals and branded clothing. Unsurprisingly, Gen Z are using this content as a way to escape, though not everyone...
Jennifer Lawrence has consistently pushed back against the pressures of Hollywood and diet culture, yet it hasnβt been enough to stop the speculation and comments surrounding her body. Why are women put into different categories based solely on what they eat? Jennifer Lawrence first starred in the Hunger Games film...
Owen Cooper‘s on screen debut on Netflix’sΒ AdolescenceΒ had the UK transfixed and won him a Golden Globe at just 16.
A Gen Z marketing whizz with endless strings to her bow, Erifili is the founder of a global creative agency (The Z Link), an author and prolific Substacker, photographer, public speaker, and co-hosts the Espresso Epilogues podcast. She also features on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Meagan Loyst, of New York, is the CEO and founder of Gen Z VCs – an active community of 27,000 investors, founders, and operators from 80 countries. She is a leading voice on upcoming tech and consumer trends and her daily content spans everything from climate change, to gaming.
Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old inventor, won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing a cost-effective soap that combats skin cancer by harnessing the power of sunlight to kill cancer cells during handwashing.
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