NPR Investigates Why Middle Schoolers Are Flocking to Its Podcast Comment Sections
NPR staff initially mistook a surge of young commenters for bots before a Gen Z colleague identified what was actually happening.
NPR staff initially mistook a surge of young commenters for bots before a Gen Z colleague identified what was actually happening.
As China's economy and tech sector evolve rapidly, a professor has found a following among Gen Z for addressing their worries directly.
The military organizes commemorations of the 2025 movement, which part of the youth chose to boycott.

Gyms are booming as younger members move away from solitary cardio sessions toward strength-focused workouts.

A rolling Guardian live blog tracked developments including comments from Senator James Paterson and a look at housing affordability for younger Australians.

Meta's new AI gadget resembles a Tamagotchi but its dangling design plugs into a broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.
CNBC reports that thematic funds tied to sectors like AI and energy are attracting renewed interest, particularly among younger investors.

Baptisms among French teenagers and young adults have surged in recent years, with more than 21,000 catechumens recorded so far in 2026.
Young candidates hope the election can channel youth frustration into greater political participation.

A recent NPR News report looks at how adjustments to SNAP eligibility can influence consumption patterns, alongside a separate look at how younger investors approach markets differently.

Scammers are using booby-trapped recruitment apps to pose as employers and steal money and personal data from jobseekers, according to a BBC investigation, with Gen Z said to be particularly targeted.