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Rebecca Cohen

Culture

How Gen Z Got Trapped in a Debt Spiral: What Went Wrong

Gen Z is facing record-breaking debt levels, from soaring student loans to rising living costs and emotional doom spending. Here’s why young adults are financially stuck—and how it got this bad.
Food

Why Gen Z Should Watch Denmark's Plant-Based Power Move

Denmark is reimagining its food culture with bold climate-friendly dietary shifts, a national plant-based food plan, and public health wins that are turning heads worldwide.
Health

Gen Z Revives Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health

USC students are reviving the Ice Bucket Challenge with a powerful mental health twist. Discover how #SpeakYourMIND is making Gen Z open up—and take action.
Lifestyle

How to Actually Study Smarter: The Study Hack Every Gen Z Student Needs

Struggling with school despite studying for hours? Learn how Gen Z is flipping the script with smarter study strategies that boost retention, not burnout. Study less, score higher.
Lifestyle

Gen Z's Guide to Detoxing: Cleanse or Minimalism?

Digital cleanse or digital minimalism? We break down both detox methods and how Gen Z is navigating screen fatigue with intentionality and balance.
Lifestyle

Gen Z and the Rise of Solo Living: Why We're Thriving Alone

Living alone used to be seen as lonely—now it’s the dream. Here’s how Gen Z is embracing solo living, romanticizing independence, and building lives that don’t revolve around anyone else’s timeline.
Business

The Smartest Gen Z Side Hustle for Lazy Income in 2025

Looking for the easiest way to make $100+ a day online in 2025? Discover why digital products are the smartest, laziest method to earn passive income without grinding 24/7. Perfect for beginners and Gen Z creators.
Health

Why Fatherhood Matters: Emotional Growth Starts at Home

Discover how father involvement shapes a child’s emotional development, from building resilience and self-esteem to preventing future mental health issues. Learn why quality connection—not just presence—matters most.
Business

The Rise of Kirkland: Costco's $86B Secret Weapon

Costco’s bold move to build Kirkland Signature as its only private label brand changed retail forever. Here’s how the gamble turned into an $86 billion win.
Culture

Why Gen Z Trusts TikTok More Than CNN

TikTok isn’t just dance trends and memes anymore — it’s where Gen Z gets their news. From breaking updates to grassroots journalism, here’s how the platform became Gen Z’s most trusted (and chaotic) source of current events.
Business

How Much Money Do YouTubers Make Per 1,000 Views in 2025?

Wondering how much YouTube pays for 1,000 views in 2025? Discover real creator earnings, top-paying niches, and how to boost your RPM for more money with every view.
Sports

Beyond the Boards: The Rise of Women's Hockey and Its Gen Z Fanbase

Gen Z is redefining what it means to be a hockey fan—turning women’s hockey into a movement filled with passion, community, and unmatched energy. Here's why it's hitting different.
Culture

Why Doing Less Can Actually Make You Better at Your Job

We’ve glamorized busyness, but at what cost? Gen Z is rethinking the hustle culture and learning how to actually accomplish meaningful work—without burning out in the process.
Curious Minds

The Fall of Ingenuity: Why NASA's Mars Helicopter Crashed

NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, survived over 70 flights—far beyond its expected lifespan. But why did it disappear? Explore the incredible journey, the challenges it faced, and the dramatic final crash that ended its mission.
Lifestyle

What It's Really Like to Be an OnlyFans Creator—The Truth Behind the Glam

OnlyFans looks like an easy way to make money, but the reality is far more complex. From marketing struggles to burnout and privacy risks, here’s what it’s really like to be an OF creator.
Curious Minds

Feeling Old? Gen Alpha's Slang Will Leave You Confused

Lost in Gen Alpha slang? From "rizzler" to "skibidi," we break down the next-gen lingo so you can keep up. Read our guide to the wildest phrases taking over TikTok and gaming culture.