One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.

Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.

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A.I. Is Fueling a ‘Poverty of Imagination.’ Here’s How We Can Fix It.

What bots are really doing in the classroom.

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The Gen Z New Yorkers Selling Their Parents on Mamdani

Young voters went for Zohran Mamdani by a large margin. Can they persuade their parents to do the same?

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A Scion of Democratic Politics Defeats the Upstarts in an Arizona Primary

Adelita Grijalva beat back charges of “legacy” and embraced the memory of her father, Raúl Grijalva, to win the Democratic primary for the House seat opened by his death.

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An ‘Etymology Nerd’ Breaks Down Slang Like ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’ on Social Media

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.

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Videos Make #Paydayroutines Everybody’s Business

The tag is being used by TikTok and Instagram users, mostly members of Gen Z, who open up about how they spend their paychecks, down to the dollar.

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Gen Z, It Turns Out, Is Great at Saving for Retirement

They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.

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Palm Beach, Never Richer, Is a Draw for Young MAGA. Locals Aren’t Pleased.

Donald Trump’s presidency has turned this Florida island into the nightlife headquarters of MAGA, but the town’s old guard — much of it Republican — doesn’t love the new vibe.

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What Is a ‘Fridge Cigarette’? A New Term for Diet Coke Gains Traction.

The click of the can, the sound of the bubbles: The internet is reframing the humble soda as an indulgent escape.

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Khaby Lame, World’s Most Popular TikToker, Is Forced to Leave U.S.

Amid President Trump’s crackdown on immigration, agents detained Mr. Lame, 25, for overstaying a visa, and he left the country. Another Gen Z influencer took credit.

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