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Meet the 'disconnected youth': A growing group of Gen Zers who aren't working or going to school
A growing group of Gen Zers aren't working or going to school.
Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey…
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The 'disconnected youth' movement is growing as more Gen Zers struggle to find purpose at school and work
A Gallup survey finds Gen Z increasingly anxious, especially regarding purpose at work or school, t…
Noah Sheidlower,Juliana Kapla…
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Strawberry tribe, moonlight clan: China's youths have many nicknames — and they reveal a massive socio-economic gap between generations
The most enduring generational labels in China describe young people as weak-willed, spoiled, and a…
Reena Koh
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From suicide prevention to genetic testing, there's a widening disconnect between Silicon Valley health-tech and outside experts who see red flags
Take Juul, which is now the top seller of e-cigarettes in the US. When the San Francisco company la…
Erin Brodwin
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More and more Gen Zers are struggling to stay in work or school. With $350 monthly, a New Orleans guaranteed income program hoped to change that.
New Orleans gave 125 young people $350 a month, no strings attached. Participants used the money to…
Allie Kelly
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Why so many Gen Zers are struggling to find a connection to work, school, and a sense of purpose
People between the ages of 14 and 24 are in their decisive decade. Many of them are dropping out of…
Allie Kelly,Noah Sheidlower
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Meet the Gen Zers struggling to stay in work or school — and the parents who are at a loss for how to help
A rising number of America's young people are disconnected from work, school, and a sense of purpos…
Juliana Kaplan,Noah Sheidlowe…
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The number of Gen Zers who aren't in work or school is rising. Here's how to tackle it, according to experts.
Friederike Fabritius, a neuroscientist, believes learning to be motivated starts at school. Others …
Lindsay Dodgson
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My 16-year-old got her first job at a restaurant. Having a paycheck helped her understand the value of money.
My 16-year-old daughter worked at a restaurant during the summer. She is now more frugal and values…
Beth Shea
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Bengal in state of flux, people lost faith in present government: Governor CV Ananda Bose
Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized the West Bengal government following the alleged rape and murder…
PTI
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I broke away from my traditional Amish community. Here's what grabbed me most in the modern world — and what I miss.
Daniel Beiler grew up in an Old Order Amish community. After leaving he embraced cars, planes, and …
Mia Jankowicz
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Many Gen Zers are teetering on the edge of economic security in their 20s. Here's why it's such a 'decisive decade.'
Gen Zers are navigating their decisive decade — ages 14 to 24. Some are showing signs of beco…
Allie Kelly
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The basic income myth: cash discourages work
Guaranteed basic income critics often argue cash discourages work. Experts and participants say tha…
Allie Kelly
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Gen Z and millennial NEETS are on the rise many say they'd rather do nothing than be unhappy at work
A subculture of young NEETs — those not in employment, education, or training — are hap…
Lindsay Dodgson
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A Texas HIFI couple made $200,000 last year. Their budget for vacations and restaurants keeps shrinking despite 'making more money than ever.'
Joe, 38, lives in Austin and his household makes over $200,000 a year, but he feels financially ins…
Allie Kelly
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Digital detoxes can cut FOMO but may not make you any happier, study finds
Some think social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok are addictive, but a new study questions …
Polly Thompson
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The mixed response to Jojo Siwa's rebrand shows just how hard it is for child stars to stay relevant
JoJo Siwa will have to work hard to ride the wave of her child stardom to continue rising through h…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Insider Today: Nantucket's 'free' homes
In Saturday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about "free" homes on Nantucket, and a hot pi…
Joi-Marie McKenzie
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From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, AI specialists are a hot commodity
AI might ultimately take all our jobs. But right now, it's minting plenty of high-paying roles.
Dan DeFrancesco
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Family Man Manoj Bajpayee bats for movie heroes who look like ‘the common man’
The phrase ‘movie star-like good looks’ is undergoing a massive transition, according to actor Mano…