Tag #Gen Z

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Canada Eases Mortgage Rules, Increasing Debt and Taxpayer Risk

Canada's new mortgage rules, effective December 2024, raise the insured mortgage cap to \$1.5 million and extend 30-year amortizations, potentially increasing homeownership but also long-term debt and taxpayer risk.

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Reduced Inequality
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Gen Z Bible TikTok Account Sparks Debate

A TikTok account, "Gen Z Bible Stories," rewrites biblical verses in Gen Z slang, attracting nearly 400,000 followers since March and inspiring a book, "The Gospel by Gen Z," sparking mixed reactions from religious leaders and scholars.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education
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RTO Policies Soften Amidst Employee Demand for Remote Work Flexibility

A clash exists between employers mandating return-to-office (RTO) policies and employees' preference for remote work, impacting worker morale, leading to higher attrition, and prompting companies to adapt their strategies by offering flexibility and improved office amenities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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TikTok Shop's Booming Sales Despite Looming US Ban

TikTok Shop, TikTok's in-app shopping feature, achieved \$100 million in Black Friday sales—triple 2022's total—despite a looming US ban on its parent company, ByteDance, by January 19, 2024, prompting creators to diversify marketing strategies.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Doomerism: The Growing Feeling of Impending Doom

A growing number of people, especially among younger generations, are experiencing 'doomerism,' a feeling of impending doom fueled by negative news coverage and social media echo chambers focused on global challenges like climate change and political instability; this leads to anxiety, depression, a...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Gen Z Graduates: A Skills Gap or Generational Divide?

A survey reveals that 75% of companies found their 2024 Gen Z college graduate hires unsatisfactory, citing lack of preparation, workload management issues, and unprofessionalism as key concerns; however, generational differences in communication and work styles also play a significant role.

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Quality Education
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Trump's Podcast Strategy Contributed to 2024 Election Victory

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign victory is largely attributed to his effective use of podcasts to reach key demographics, particularly younger men, contrasting with Kamala Harris's reliance on traditional media; podcast appearances, including those with Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz, generat...

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Starface's Colorful Pimple Patches: A $90 Million Gen Z Trend

Starface, founded in 2019, has disrupted the pimple patch market with its star-shaped, colorful hydrocolloid patches, generating over $90 million in projected 2024 revenue and capturing significant Gen Z and Gen Alpha market share through a fun, youthful marketing approach.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Africa's Urban Youth: Reshaping Politics Through Protest

Africa's rapidly urbanizing youth population, exceeding two-thirds under 30, is reshaping political dynamics through digitally-driven protests, as seen in Kenya's Gen Z-led demonstrations that forced policy changes, while low traditional political participation underscores the need for inclusive dev...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Doomerism: Anxiety Over Current Events Impacts Mental Well-being

Seventy percent of adults feel anxious about current events, according to a recent poll, with younger generations especially affected by climate change and political instability; this "doomerism" is fueled by negative media and social media echo chambers, but focusing on short-term goals and social ...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
jpost.com
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Social Media Fuels Pro-Palestinian Sentiment Among Gen Z

Pro-Palestinian activism on social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram, is shaping Gen Z's views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with #FreePalestine dominating online discourse and influencing increased sympathy for Palestinians among younger adults.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Nostalgia Drives Resurgence of Digital Compact Cameras Among Gen Z

Digital compact cameras, once obsolete, are experiencing a revival in popularity among Gen Z and teens, driven by a nostalgic desire for a specific 'lo-fi' aesthetic, a more intentional approach to photography, and a reaction against over-processed smartphone images.

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40% Bias Score

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