They’re known for being sober-curious — but a bite-sized new booze trend reveals that Gen Z hasn’t quite fully broken up with alcohol just yet. As the cost of going out on the town climbs ever higher, Zoomers who love the nightlife have found a new way to pregame affordably — they’re turning to tennis ball-sized Buzzballz … Read more
Battling historically high unemployment rates and increasingly job-hungry AI, young Americans looking for a leg up are increasingly turning to social media to broadcast their availability — and sometimes very loudly. And it appears to be working — a recent study found that 46% of Gen Z, who reportedly are often sending out as many as 1,000 applications per … Read more
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s finally time to take the “Dive.” Later this week, internationally-renowned pop star Olivia Dean is swinging into New … Read more
They’re struggling to foot the Z bill. Gen Z can no longer afford to revel in the footloose and fancy-free freedom of youth, as nearly half of twenty-somethings are financially supporting both a child and a parent simultaneously, forcing most to tap into their retirement savings just to stay afloat, per alarming 2026 data. It’s a tough break for the … Read more
It’s putting the “rent” in parent. A college student who lives with her mom recalled the shocking moment she received a contract outlining rules she had to follow — or be forced to pay a $500 fine. “This was left for me without any conversation first,” the woman, who goes by Kayla, captioned a TikTok … Read more
On a warm Thursday night in July, hundreds of New Yorkers — most of them single women — gathered at Littlefield in Gowanus to trauma bond over the horrors of modern dating. They came to attend About Last Night, a nationwide event started in 2016 where people get up on stage to tell tales of … Read more
It Shore is expensive. The beach, the boardwalk, the beauty of the Garden State: they’re all the makings of the pretty summertime memories New Yorkers and their tristate area neighbors pay a pretty penny for to vacation at the Jersey Shore. But when the asking price for a getaway to the local paradise is $10,000, would-be visitors … Read more
Kids these days, we’re told, are scrolling the summer away on their digital devices. But some tweens and teens are rebelling — by getting good old-fashioned summer jobs. They’re bucking a longterm trend. The percentage of teens actively working or looking for work over the summer has dropped by 30 percentage points since the ‘70s, … Read more
Americans looking to satisfy a sweet tooth without abandoning their health goals are increasingly willing to spend as much as $20 on protein-packed frozen yogurt topped with premium ingredients ranging from pistachio cream to olive oil. Greek frozen yogurt, which generally contains more protein than regular frozen yogurt, is one variety of the dessert experiencing a surge … Read more
Working stiffs are coming in hot this summer. If you see a senior executive with an extra slip in his step, or an underling under the influence of lust, it’s likely because they’re having sex and reaching climax while on the clock, per pulsating new data released in celebration of National Orgasm Day, July 31. Achieving the … Read more
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. We’ve almost reached the end of “The Great Divide.” At the time of publication, Noah Kahan only has 13 … Read more
New York State has moved to protect kids from addictive social media platforms, announcing on Tuesday that the SAFE for Kids Act has been finalized and will go into effect early next year. The law promises to stop social media companies from feeding kids personalized content via algorithms and sending them notifications deep into the … Read more
A quarter of Americans believe their financial situation has stopped them from finding “true love,” according to new research. That was revealed in a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which examined the intersection of finances, dating and finding love. Younger respondents were more likely to believe their finances have prevented them from finding … Read more
The alcohol industry has long relied on young adults eventually becoming regular drinkers. Now, Gen Z is forcing the industry to shift as they embrace “sober-curious” lifestyles and search for quality beverages. A 2025 Gallup poll found that the percentage of US adults who said that they consume alcohol fell to 54%, the lowest rate in the 90 years … Read more
Are summer blockbusters alive and well or a thing of the past? The American movie audience is split. A new survey examining the movie preferences of 2,000 people saw 30% of movie diehards say the summer blockbuster is actually bigger than ever before. A fifth (21%) are more critical, however, feeling there are too many … Read more
Money talks. Even if it is Z most touchy subject to broach between buds. Still, the pushover Gen Zers who constantly pick up the check at group dinners, cover the tab after a round of happy hour drinks and loan loot to pals for concert tix and exotic trips are expending their generosity at a major cost. … Read more
The kids are not okay — and they know exactly who to blame. According to new research, Gen Z is increasingly blaming their parents for their failures — subsequently choosing to go “no-contact” with not-so-loved ones as a survival strategy. The generation known for heightened anxiety, rigorous standards, hatred for happy hours and a deep love of … Read more
These 9-to-five phonies are just phoning it in. Gen Z worker bees are only pretending to get the job done, buzzing around the office with paperwork to look busy and click-clacking on their keyboards to feign fastidiousness. This, according to stinging new data on the laziness of laborers. “Sixty-six percent of employees and 73% of managers … Read more
One in seven Americans says they secretly judge people based on their phone background, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 14% of respondents say they think someone’s phone background image says something about their personality. According to the data, younger Americans are most likely to use phone backgrounds as a … Read more
It may seem like child’s play, but this doc is dead serious. A pediatric operating room surgeon is sounding the alarm of caution to mothers and fathers worldwide, advising the adults against buying e-bikes for their tykes as the outcomes could be fatal. The whistleblower’s words of wisdom, shared virtually with over 16 million viewers, triggered a … Read more