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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.
Gen Z
68 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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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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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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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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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.
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Gen Z men are skipping showers, drinking urine for viral ‘pheromone-maxxing’ dating trend
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Men are skipping showers before dates for a reason that may surprise women
Gen Z men are adopting a viral dating strategy known as 'pheromone-maxxing' by intentionally skipping showers before dates.
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Breaking Down the Good Good Golf Commercial Drama
Gen-Z golf brand Good Good faces a corporate crisis following a controversial commercial that used harm to women as a punchline.
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Gen Z Is Wearing the Same Watch as Your Grandmother and It's Become the Most Coveted Accessory of Summer 2026
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Vietnam: Gen Z seek justice for teen killed in ex-politician's car crash
Vietnamese Gen Z are utilizing digital mobilization and a symbolic 'Justice Tree' to demand accountability for a fatal crash involving a former lawmaker.
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Mary Julia Koch Ripped for Report on Young Men Not Working
Wall Street Journal editor Mary Julia Koch faces backlash following a report exploring why young men are exiting the US workforce.
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Gen Z Is Building Wealth By Investing Instead of Buying Homes
Gen Z is increasingly pivoting away from traditional homeownership in favor of alternative wealth-building strategies and investment portfolios.
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For Gen Z, Building Wealth Is in the Stock Market, Not the Housing Market
Generation Z is pivoting toward stock market investments for wealth accumulation as housing affordability remains a critical barrier.
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What is "aura farming"? TikTok's strange viral battles hit the streets
TikTok's viral meme trend known as 'aura farming' and 'aura battles' has moved from social media into real-world streets in Mexico and Latin America.
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AI Hiring Boom Leaves Women Behind in Top Roles
8 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Shocking number of Gen Z shut-ins report zero face-to-face human interactions per day after COVID
3 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Shocking number of Gen Z shut-ins report zero face-to-face human interactions per day after COVID
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Youth poll: Thumbs down on everything
11 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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All of Gen Z is larping. It's not what you think it is
The term larper is rapidly transforming into the internet's newest favorite insult across social media platforms.
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Influencer Sydney Towle’s Brother Details Her Final Moments Before Death at 26
Gen Z communities are mourning the passing of 26-year-old content creator Sydney Towle, who documented her three-year battle with cancer.
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How India’s Gen Z movement of ‘Cockroaches’ dented Modi’s political image
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Gen Z Can’t Afford a First Date
A growing financial crisis is impacting the romantic lives of Gen Z, leading to what some outlets call a dating recession.
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How India’s employment exams turned its ‘cockroach’ youth against Modi
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Flip Phones Are Making A Comeback
A growing movement toward 'dumbphones' and flip phones is emerging as users rethink the personal costs of smartphone dependency.
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As AI creates a skills mismatch, Gen Z must choose: be a specialist or a 'general-purpose nerd'
Gen Z workers face a critical professional divide between extreme specialization and 'general-purpose' versatility as AI reshapes entry-level employment.
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Tanning Is Having a Comeback. Experts Are Worried
Tanning is experiencing a significant comeback among younger demographics, prompting serious concern from health experts.
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An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper
An exam leak in India has exposed a deep Gen Z jobs crisis, presenting a significant test for Prime Minister Modi.
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Revolt of the Cockroaches: How India’s Gen Z Humbled Modi
India's Gen Z protesters, known as the Cockroach Party, challenge Prime Minister Modi in a rising trend.
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Getting into physical media? Here’s everything I’ve learned from 20+ years of collecting
7 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Inside Modi’s Decision to Cave to India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Gregg Araki Thinks It’s Good to Get Your Heart Broken
6 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The ‘cockroach’ in the machine: How Gen Z is rattling South Asia’s elites
Gen Z is emerging as a disruptive political force across South Asia, challenging established elites through a wave of youth-led protests.
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India’s Gen Z protesters puncture Narendra Modi’s aura of invincibility
India's Gen Z protesters have forced Narendra Modi into a swift retreat, denting his long-standing political invincibility.
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India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes
India's Gen Z is challenging the Modi government through 'Cockroach' protests, utilizing irreverent humor, memes, and street art to drive political change.
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Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control
India's Gen Z is utilizing memes and smartphones to challenge Prime Minister Modi's media control through a series of irreverent public protests.
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Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
Generation Z is exhibiting a complex and increasingly critical relationship with artificial intelligence, challenging the narrative of seamless adoption.
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Cockroach Revolt Exposes Cracks in Modi’s Vision of Rising India
A youth-led 'cockroach' protest movement driven by Gen Z is challenging Narendra Modi's power amid widespread anger over national exam leaks.
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India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
India's Gen Z-led 'Cockroach' movement has forced a union minister's resignation following widespread protests and police clashes in New Delhi.
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India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' started as satire but is serious about change
India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' (CJP) is transitioning from satire to a serious political movement amid protests over exam leaks.
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Police attack Cockroach activists as thousands march on Indian parliament
Thousands of youth-led 'cockroach' protesters have clashed with police in New Delhi during a march toward the Indian parliament.
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Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Embracing ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Gen Z and Millennials are adopting 'grandmacore' activities like knitting and baking as a means of self-care and anxiety reduction.
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From ‘Michael’ to ‘The Bride’: The Good, the Bad and the Meh of the 2026 Box Office (So Far)
The US box office is trending toward a $10 billion year in 2026, marking the most significant theatrical rebound since the pandemic era.
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India’s Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike
India's Gen Z protesters and seasoned activist Sonam Wangchuk are uniting through a high-stakes hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
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Sonam Wangchuk: Calls grow for Indian activist to end hunger strike as health worsens
Calls are mounting for Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike as his health deteriorates after 19 days of fasting.
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Christopher Nolan Praises Gen Z Filmmakers For “Utterly Rejecting” AI Slop: “It’s Hitting At Exactly The Wrong Time”
Director Christopher Nolan praises Gen Z for rejecting "AI slop," arguing that the notion of AI replacing human creators is complete nonsense.
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Christopher Nolan Praises ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ Says Young Audiences Are Rejecting “AI Slop”
Director Christopher Nolan reports a shift in Gen Z preferences toward tactile storytelling and a rejection of "AI slop" in cinema.
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I swapped my smartphone for a 'dumb phone'. It changed me
Minimalist 'dumb' phones surge as users claim a life‑changing break from screens
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More Gen Zers are living with their parents than ever. The effects could reverberate for decades.
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Inside ‘Chinese Dreamcore,’ Where Gen Z Relives a Brighter Past
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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College graduates could be AI's first workforce test: Chart of the Day
Recent reports examine the evolving relationship between college graduates, artificial intelligence, and current hiring trends in the labor market.
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Gen Z’s hiring hell is real: 1 in 3 employers admit they’re replacing entry-level roles with AI
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests
Kenya marks the second anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests as police blockade Nairobi amid ongoing demands for justice.
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Younger Adults May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations
New research indicates that Gen-Z and Millennials are experiencing faster biological aging than previous generations, potentially leading to serious health risks.
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KFC's design chief says brands are too obsessed with Gen Z
KFC’s design leadership is questioning corporate reliance on Gen Z marketing as the chain refreshes its branding and menu.
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Gen Z and millennial professionals are avoiding phone calls
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.