‘Everyone’s in Sync’: Phone Ban on NYC Dance Floors Is Getting Rave Reviews

In the TikTok era, people were filming rather than dancing. “I’d rather live in the moment and feel the joy,” one reveler said.

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No Phones, Just Good Vibes on These Dance Floors

After club floors became stilted in the TikTok era, nightlife spaces in New York started to ban phones. “I’d rather live in the moment and feel the joy,” one reveler said.

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Mamdani’s Mayoral Run Gave Gen Z More Than Politics

Members of Gen Z found something unexpected in the mayoral race: a chance to hang out. Their enthusiasm turned into real votes.

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Facebook Dating Has Become a Surprise Hit for the Social Network

Facebook’s free dating service has 21 million users, more than the popular dating app Hinge, as the social network reinvents itself.

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After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Brilyn Hollyhand Steps Into the Ring

In a crowded field of would-be successors, Brilyn Hollyhand hopes to capture the minds of young conservatives across America.

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How Pinterest Is Courting Gen Z With ‘Safer’ Social Media

Bill Ready, the company’s chief executive, is shifting the virtual pinboard platform toward shopping and things that “make you feel better.”

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Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home

The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.

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The Contagious Gen Z Revolutions

It’s a good time to start paying attention to the youth-led protests that are spreading around the world and that have toppled governments.

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Why Gen Z Has a Hard Time Building Credit

Roadblocks for today’s young adults include fewer entry-level jobs, rising debt and increasing reliance on debit cards or “buy now, pay later” loans.

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Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?

The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands.

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