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Why Europe’s kids are revolting The system won’t save them
European youth protests generate extensive international reporting as analysts debate the driving forces behind the unrest.
Gen Z
119 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Looting and clashes erupt as tens of thousands join Gen Z protests across Germany
7 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Cost of living protests in Germany and garment wage unrest in Bangladesh dominate international news coverage.
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Germany's Gen Z protests disrupted by violence on Saturday
8 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Violent unrest and looting overshadow nationwide youth protests across Germany as authorities close major shopping streets in Frankfurt.
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Gen Z protests reach Germany as over 160,000 expected at Halloween rallies
Youth-led protests and Halloween riots sweep France and Germany, drawing hundreds of thousands of demonstrators.
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‘My social life completely plummeted’: gen Z is fighting back against big tech
4 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
France is rioting. The rest of Europe is surprisingly peaceful
8 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Science
Birdwatching rewires the brain and slows cognitive decline
Birdwatching emerges as a brain‑boosting hobby, with early studies linking it to neural rewiring and slower cognitive decline.
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Entertainment
"Maxxing" is Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year
23 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
Students fear AI is about to ruin their future
Students and recent graduates confront growing professional uncertainty as artificial intelligence disrupts entry-level hiring markets.
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Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe
Protests that began in Paris spread to other European capital cities, involving arrests, tear gas, and youth leadership.
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Business
Ways to Narrow Social Security’s Shortfall
Proposed solutions to avert a potential 22% cut in Social Security benefits by 2032 range from payroll tax hikes to economic growth strategies.
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Gen Z is treating the midterms like a market event. Boomers are treating them like weather
Gen Z investors are actively repositioning their financial portfolios ahead of the US midterms, contrasting with a more passive approach from Baby Boomers.
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Gen Z are leading the European protests. Here’s why they’re angry
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh in
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Young Men Who Helped Get Trump Elected Are ‘Blackpilling’ Out of Politics
Young men and Gen Z voters who previously supported Donald Trump and aligned podcasters are shifting political stances.
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
7 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
No Country for the Old Manosphere
Political coverage highlights shifting voter sentiment and diminishing influence among manosphere stars following the election of Donald Trump.
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Business
The wealthy boomer problem is metastasizing—they got 38% richer over the last 3 years as Gen Z and millennials under 35 got wiped out
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Entertainment
Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival
Coverage explores a generational revival of the television show Girls, driven by Gen Z and examined across major publications.
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World
Modi's predicament: Gen Z pours out on India's streets as dissent surges
9 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Modi’s Cockroach Problem
3 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices
13 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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As 'Cockroach' protests grow over alleged voter fraud, Modi defends India as ‘mother of democracy’
9 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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'Fantasy economics' hit reality: Boomer vs. Gen Z fight roils France as pension costs drive debt crisis and education cuts that fuel student riots
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Could student protests ignite a wider movement in France?
France faces escalating student demonstrations and violent high school protests as political figures react.
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CJP Delhi protest: Neha Bora wears "One Piece" T-shirt; what it means
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
The ‘American Dream’ Now Costs More Than $5.3 Million
13 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
I saved $100,000 by age 22 and thought I'd feel secure. Instead, my money anxiety got worse.
Financial anxiety and growing debts shape the daily lives of Gen Z, creating widespread dissatisfaction despite significant milestones.
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Business
Bad News For Gen Z: Job Hopping Doesn't Pay Like It Used To
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried
Financial and mental health experts are raising concerns as a majority of Gen Z investors move savings into sports betting.
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Technology
Bose Brought Back Wired Headphones, and Teens Are to Thank
Bose is reintroducing wired headphones as teenagers and younger consumers drive a broader resurgence of retro audio gear.
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World
Indian police detain several people in Gen Z-led protests against voter roll changes
Gen Z-led protests in India have escalated into demands for the election chief's resignation following controversial changes to voter rolls.
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Hundreds from India's Gen Z-led 'cockroach' party protest, seek election chief's resignation
2 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
India Faces Fresh Protests, This Time Over Voter Rolls
13 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
Even High Earners Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Why $300,000 Isn’t Enough Anymore
High earners and younger generations are facing financial instability, with some making $300,000 yet still living paycheck to paycheck.
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Entertainment
He Was an Object of Mockery. Now He’s Looking Like the Next Brad Pitt. I Think I Know What Changed.
Recent entertainment coverage examines the cultural footprint of the project titled Primetime across multiple outlets.
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Robert Pattinson’s Star Power and Gen Z: 5 Reasons ‘Primetime’ Became a Breakout Box Office Hit
The breakout box office hit 'Primetime' sparks wide discussion across multiple outlets regarding its unique visual style and portrayal of Chris Hansen.
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Entertainment
Gen Z Chaos Hits the Runway
Gen Z chaos hits the runway as Marni Spring 2027 debuts in Milan, bringing quirkiness and mischief to the fashion collections.
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Business
Iced Coffee At A Job Interview? Career Experts Weigh In On Viral Debate
A viral debate over whether candidates should bring iced coffee to job interviews has sparked a broader conversation about modern hiring and Gen Z workplace habits.
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Health
Gen X is drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds
A new study reveals shifting alcohol habits across generations, showing overall US consumption at historic lows while specific age groups drink more.
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Business
The iced coffee debate reflects 'everything wrong with hiring right now,' says career expert
A debate over whether Gen Z candidates should bring iced coffees to job interviews has sparked a broader conversation about modern hiring practices.
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Entertainment
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Is a Bold, Fun and Timely Reboot Centering the Uniqueness of Gen Z: TV Review
Netflix's reboot of 'A Different World' brings a new generation of students back to Hillman.
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Entertainment
I ditched my career and moved to Yellowstone
A corporate professional quits her job and trades an expensive Chicago apartment for a Yellowstone residence costing $96 a month.
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Business
McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken
1 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Entertainment
Gen Z Is Too Broke to Have Sex, Survey Finds
A new survey labels a 'sex recession' among Gen Z, linking financial strain to a record share of young adults without partners.
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Business
Would you bring iced coffee to a job interview? A TikTok debate is exposing a generational divide.
A viral discussion over whether job candidates should bring iced coffee to interviews is exposing workplace generational divides.
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Health
Drinking finally slows after pandemic spike, but not for every age group
12 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
The ‘unprofessional’ item Gen Z brings to interviews could be costing them jobs
14 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
Children's clothing retailer Carter's is rebranding to appeal to a new generation of parents
Children's clothing retailer Carter's launches a major brand refresh and campaign to attract millennial and Gen Z parents.
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50 Years After Mao’s Death, China Has Left His Legacy Behind
Fifty years after the death of Mao Zedong, international media outlets examine his enduring, complex legacy across contemporary China.
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Entertainment
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What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry
A record-breaking summer box office in 2026 signals a fundamental shift in how Hollywood operates and how Gen Z consumes cinema.
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Business
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Chinese Company Draws Fire for Laying Off 100 Grads a Month After Hiring Them
A Jiangsu-based supplier is facing international scrutiny and internal penalties after laying off 100 new graduates only one month after hiring them.
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Sexy Grand Theft Auto romance triggers in-real-life ‘cheating’ scandals: ‘No way is my fiancé playing this’
Grand Theft Auto romance triggers real-life cheating scandals and a viral Gen Z debate.
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Gen Z has lost this crucial driving skill that Boomers learned early
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
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Social Security: Do retirees receive more than they paid in?
Debates intensify over the sustainability of Social Security as reports indicate some retirees collect significantly more than they contributed.
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Some Gen Z men are 'pheromone-maxxing.' What does that mean?
2 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The sardine shortage is real
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.