Marred with job market woes and rising living costs, Gen Zers don’t have the financial stability to date right now—and those who are dating are using their romantic interests as a potential career or wealth boost. That’s at least, according to dating apps. But Grindr CEO George Arison isn’t buying it. “We have no challenge…
It’s no secret that Gen Z often gets flak for being “lazy.” From TikTok trends like quiet quitting, bare minimum Mondays, and “lazy girl jobs,” to the Gen Z CEO who defended working from her bed, the generation has developed a reputation for applying minimal effort. And the Egyptian astronaut Sara Sabry has noticed some of…
Most people may be familiar with the unwritten norms of workplace etiquette, but a company in Hong Kong has decided to offer courses on office manners, including tips on dress codes and body language, for the “digital natives” of Gen Z. Online platforms have been buzzing with discussions about the work culture of Gen Z…
Zach Yadegari, 18, isn’t new to being a tech entrepreneur. Instead of making money from lemonade stands growing up—he made it from apps. In his teens, he started building apps he deemed as “small projects.” One of them isn’t so small anymore, as Cal AI has taken off to become a $30 million empire. The…
With friendship apps continuing to gain popularity, Bumble announced on Wednesday the relaunch of its Bumble For Friends (BFF) app. With younger generations seeking to expand their social circles, the revamped app aims to help users connect with new friends beyond the traditional one-on-one matching that BFF has been known for. The app is built…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sounded the alarm on what many recent graduates already know—getting a job right out of college is really hard right now. Speaking at his regular press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Powell called it “an interesting labor market.” He said people “kids coming out of college…
A deep dive into Americans’ mobile habits in 2025 Smartphones aren’t just for calls and texts anymore; they’re how most Americans handle just about everything. As of 2023, over 91% of people in the U.S. own one, according to Pew, and the average person now spends over four hours a day glued to their screen,…
Three newly appointed ministers in Nepal’s Sushila Karki-led interim government were sworn in at the presidential residence, Sheetal Niwas, on Monday afternoon. (From left) Kulman Ghising, Om Prakash Aryal, and Rameshwor Khanal on Monday. (PTI) The ministers shared their initial impressions upon assuming office, particularly noting the damaged state of several areas within Singha Durbar…
Gen Z most often experience feelings of loneliness – with a third feeling they don’t get enough regular human interaction. A poll of 2,000 adults found 37 per cent of Gen Z’s often feel lonely, compared to 15 per cent of Gen X and 11 per cent of Boomers. But 22 per cent of all…
Elon Musk intensified his criticism of higher education in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, amplifying posts on X that alleged the suspected gunman had been “radicalized” by college culture. On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University during…