Gen Z is eager to climb the corporate ladder — but says millennials are standing in their way. An explosive intergenerational feud is erupting on TikTok, where frustrated Gen Zers are accusing millennials of hogging entry-level jobs and interfering with them starting their careers. “Y’all need to retire so we can have some jobs open … Read more
Move over Millennial duck lips, Gen Z’s latest pose is coming to take your spot. It’s a case of who did it breast. A new signature stance is setting the world a bust — er a buzz. It’s called the boob rest, and on-trend celebs like Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber … Read more
It’s rough out here. As a 22-year-old member of Gen Z, I wasn’t surprised by a new study from The Kinsey Institute saying that my generation isn’t having sex. The study claims that it’s mostly financial anxiety responsible for our collective dry spell — 43% said financial concerns made it harder to date or maintain … Read more
They’re kind of a big dill. Pickle-inspired snacks and products have become all the rage, with the novelty treats growing 30% in sales over the past year, as reported by the Wall Street Journal through its acquisition of Circana Data market research. From pickle-flavored cotton candy to Devil Dave’s “Pickle Crack” — a craft dill … Read more
In today’s brutal job market, Gen Z is bringing their absolute A-game to interviews. And they’re also bringing their emotional support iced lattes. A generational debate has erupted online over a dead-simple question: Is waltzing into a job interview clutching an iced coffee completely unprofessional, or totally fine? The clash kicked off when TikTok corporate … Read more
Two-thirds of Gen Z think becoming a tradesperson is a quicker way to a $100k salary than going to college. A poll of 2,000 US 16- to 28-year-olds found only 32 percent think opting for university instead of an apprenticeship is a good idea. Gaining hands-on experience (37 percent), the avoidance of student debt (36 … Read more
Olive Garden is good for more than just unlimited breadsticks, and a recent survey found the Italian restaurant chain is a top choice among baby boomers. YouGov’s U.S. restaurant brand rankings asked 7,500 adults ages 65 and older which casual dining chain they would consider visiting next. Of those 7,500 adults, 33.8% responded that they would choose … Read more
Shots, shots, shots — but not the kind millennials remember. With back-to-school season in full swing, college campuses are once again packed with welcome back bashes, football games and frat parties. However, college parties are looking less “Animal House” these days, according to one viral video. School may be back in session, but some fraternity … Read more
It’s not just Bud Light’s past misadventures in wokeness that are to blame for its persistent sales slump: The beer giant is falling victim to a growing trend that’s also slamming competitors – and I recently got a taste of it myself. Liquor and beer industry executives gripe that from their perspective, a grim cultural … Read more
Are drivers who never learn this skill getting the short end of the stick? Recent research shows that this once-ubiquitous ability is increasingly becoming a lost art. Only 18% of Americans know how to use a stick shift — with the number even lower among younger drivers. In a survey of US drivers, Extreme Terrain … Read more
As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. So-called “pheromone-maxxing” is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date. Some proponents go so far as … Read more
They’re a bunch of “sick” puppies. Gen Z workers are far more likely to fake an illness to get out of work than their elders — even when they’re fine, a new report revealed. Around 80 percent of those polled under the age of 29 admitted to calling out sick at least once during the past … Read more
The rise in UFO news coverage is increasing belief in aliens, particularly for younger Americans, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans asked people whether recent UFO or UAP news coverage has changed their opinion on the topic and found that 37% now believe more than they used to. More than half … Read more
Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more
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
Wall Street’s new guilty pleasure started as a lunchroom debate between pre-calc and chemistry classes. Passing the Torch, a newsletter covering markets, economics, politics and culture, was founded in 2025 by Jasper Gould and Emile Chilingirian, both now 17, while they were sophomores at the prestigious Berkeley Carroll prep school in Park Slope. It now … 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
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