The Latest Breaking News from Gen Z

Gen Zers are defiantly ‘giving up’ on ever owning a home and are spending more than saving, working less, and making risky investments, study shows

Young people are crossing a “threshold” into dangerous financial territory.

Fortune · Dec 12, 2025

Netflix–Paramount bidding wars are pushing Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav toward billionaire status—he has one rule for success: ‘Never be outworked’

Warner Bros CEO (and soon-to-be billionaire) Zaslav tells Gen Z talent is just an entry ticket—hard work is the ultimate driver of success. It’s a lesson he learned playing tennis as a teen.

Fortune · Dec 10, 2025

13 Fashion Chains Gen Z Has Abandoned for Good

Fashion moves fast, but Gen Z moves faster. One day a brand is trending all over TikTok, and the next it’s shoved into the deepest corner of the mall like a relic from ancient times. This generation has turned shopping into a cultural statement, a lifestyle, and sometimes a protest—all…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 10, 2025

Morocco's Gen Z protesters demand accountability and education reform

Youth-led protesters have returned to the streets in Morocco after a short hiatus

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

Exec at $270 billion Cisco started his career making $4/hour waiting tables—he says the experience ‘wires you differently’ and is a must for Gen Z

Like Jeff Bezos and Jensen Huang, Cisco’s chief product officer Jeetu Patel started his career in the service industry—and he credits it to his rise to the C-suite.

Fortune · Oct 11, 2025

New Prime Minister Inspires Little Hope In Protest-hit Madagascar

President Andry Rajoelina's appointment of an army general as new prime minister was met with little enthusiasm in Madagascar Tuesday, as protesters gathered again ahead of a looming deadline set by the youth-led movement for a national strike.

International Business Times · Oct 7, 2025

Morocco Gen Z protests enter sixth day with calls to oust government

Mass protests in Morocco entered a sixth day on Friday, with the youth-led movement GenZ 212 demanding that the government be removed. The group said the authorities had failed to protect citizens’ constitutional rights and respond to basic social needs.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2025

How Gen Z is taking the fight for their rights from TikTok to the streets

After sweeping away the Nepalese government in early September and shaking up the Philippines, a wave of protests initiated by Generation Z has now spread to Madagascar and Morocco. In each case, the demands are similar, with a sense of injustice informed by images on social media.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2025

10 Childhood Rituals Boomers Remember That Gen Z Doesn’t

Life before the internet was a completely different world. For Baby Boomers, childhood was an analog experience, defined by a set of rituals and routines that have all but vanished in today’s hyper-connected age. These weren’t just activities; they were the shared cultural touchstones that shaped a generation. For Gen…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 19, 2025

More Than Half Of Gen Z Has A Side Hustle As 9-To-5 Jobs Lose Popularity

Picking up a side hustle has turned into a popular way to make extra income, but it's even more popular among younger generations. Some 57% of Gen Z have a side hustle compared to only 21% of boomers, according to a Fortune-Harris Poll.

Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025