She said what she said. Gender stereotypes have come a long way, but that isn’t to say that in 2026, some women are just fine giving up their careers to marry rich to never work another day in their lives. In the r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit, one 20-year-old decided to do just that. She described … 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
They’ve got spirit; yes, they do! This past weekend, thousands of Gen X shoppers descended on Costco stores nationwide to procure the discount superstore’s latest viral hit: Esprit sweatshirts featuring the same crayon-colored logos made famous in the 1980s. Every colorway and every size of the fleece crewneck has already sold out online. The 1980s … Read more
It’s 8 a.m. and a crowd of trendy young women have swarmed a spot on West Houston and Sullivan Street in SoHo. But they’re not waiting for the latest fro-yo craze or a Harry Styles sighting. Instead, these cool downtown kids are waiting for a 70-year-old Romanian immigrant named Peter Farkas. A tall, burly man … Read more
Americans may love to snack, but younger adults appear to be taking the habit to another level, according to a new European survey that highlights broader shifts in eating habits. The survey of 2,000 adults, commissioned by European Mushrooms and reported by news agency SWNS, found that Gen Z respondents consumed an average of 81 snacks each … Read more
Looks like Cupid didn’t survive layoffs. Office romances are going cold across the US – where workplace crushes, coworker dates and steamy office flings are becoming less and less common every year, survey data shows. Just 22% of employees surveyed by the human resources group SHRM in 2025 said they had a workplace crush – … Read more
They’re looking for rest wherever they can get it. Frazzled Gen Z and millennial New Yorkers are flocking to a new kind of weekend meetup — one where the only requirement is kicking off your shoes, stretching out on a blanket and doing… absolutely nothing. To combat today’s hustle culture, burned-out twenty and thirtysomethings are … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. When my social media feeds became a montage of people shaking on small two-by-one-foot vibration boards, I started wondering what was going on… Then, I began digging into the benefits … Read more
One New Yorker is proving the city’s past is just a business card away. After stumbling upon a dusty Rolodex at an Upper East Side estate sale, Mari Huang, 31, has turned a stranger’s curated collection of business cards into a heartwarming nostalgia rabbit hole — tracking down old-school NYC shops, performers and neighborhood gems … Read more
Age of AI? Almost 9 in 10 children say they actually want “hands-on” jobs in the future, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents and their Gen Alpha children (ages 5-16) found that children are already thinking about jobs, and most (85%) want a “hands-on” job. Along with tactile work, many kids said … Read more
Gen Z has officially said goodbye to the wireless triangle bralette, as the push-up bra stages a massive, unapologetic comeback around the world. Ten years after British Vogue infamously declared that cleavage was dead, the fashion pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. The resurgence is driven by a global early ‘2000s obsession and a wave of … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a question almost nobody wants to answer out loud: What’s the most you’d be willing to spend to save your dog’s life? A new study went ahead and asked, and the number is … Read more
Weddings remain an important tradition, but Gen Z is increasingly questioning the expectations that come with them. A new survey of 2,000 Gen Z adults (aged 22+) found that nearly seven in 10 (69%) believe weddings today feel more like a production than a personal celebration. Commissioned by Affirm and conducted by Talker Research, the … Read more
Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, perhaps fueled by social media trends like “2026 is the new 2016.” Sixty-one … Read more
It’s an age-old nightlife scenario: you lock eyes with a stranger across a crowded bar, share a couple of cocktails, followed by the classic “walk of shame” the next morning. For generations, one-night stands have been a late-night experience so common, some describe it as a sexual rite of passage. But according to a new … Read more
Forget hard-launches, situationships and relationship status updates. The latest Gen Z dating buzzword is all about putting down the rulebook and seeing what happens. Dubbed “wildflowering,” the trend encourages singles to let romance grow naturally — no labels, no timelines and no pressure to define exactly where things are headed. Think less five-year plan, more … Read more
Spare the rod and spoil the child? A recent study found that a large swath of Gen Z and millennial parents still use spanking as a form of punishment. Published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health last month, the research revealed that when this demographic of parents was asked whether they had ever spanked … Read more
Think Gen Z is still spending the summer scooping ice cream and begging for shift swaps at a beach snack shack? In reality, they’re more likely to be speed-running your DoorDash order than clocking in anywhere with a manager. New data shows workers under 26 are the most rapidly growing group signing up for gig … Read more
They’re packing their bags and leaving hustle culture behind. “Gap years,” once taken solely by college grads who yearned for an intentional break between graduation and full-time work to figure out their lives, are being redefined by today’s burned-out Gen Z and millennials, who are desperately seeking an out from the corporate grind. With some … Read more