Lego’s Model T: Ford is introducing automotive history to a new generation, piece by piece.
Exploring a New Angle on Car Culture Recently, on “Drive with Lauren and Carl,” we had a conversation that veered into some interesting territory, showcasing a unique side of today’s car culture. It all kicked off with an unlikely subject: Lego. Not just as a simple plaything, but as a bridge connecting the history of […]
Crypto confronts a critical issue with tokens as supply surpasses value generation.
Concerns Over Crypto Token Growth Michael Ippolito, co-founder of Blockworks, has raised alarms about the rapid increase in the number of crypto tokens, suggesting that it’s surpassing the actual value these tokens generate, leading to what he calls an “existential” issue for the industry. In several posts on X, Ippolito noted the disparity between the […]
Democratic House candidate Kat Abughazaleh from the Gen Z generation loses the Illinois primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.
Progressive Influencer’s Congressional Bid Ends as Mayoral Rival Wins In a significant turn of events, Kat Abu-Ghazaleh’s attempt to secure a Congressional seat came to an end on Tuesday when Democratic primary voters opted for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss. Biss’s win arrived shortly after his campaign admitted to a past affair with a former student […]
The New Trend Among the Youngest Generation, ‘Chinamaxxing,’ Is Quite Hypocritical
Across the Western world, an intriguing phenomenon is taking shape: young people from various backgrounds are increasingly embracing elements of Chinese culture. This trend, often referred to as “Chinamaxing,” has exploded on social media in the past year. Participants engage in behaviors like sipping hot water, enjoying Tsingtao beer, adopting specific walking styles, wearing slippers […]
Public schools invested $30 billion in technology as Generation Z’s scores reach record lows.
Alpha School Students Discuss the Role of AI in Learning Everest Neblaumont, an 11-year-old student at Alpha School, recently participated in a segment where she shared her insights about attending the State of the Union and how AI is being utilized to enhance learning experiences at her school. In 2024, U.S. schools made an eye-popping […]
Is Clavicular the Charles Atlas of the TikTok generation?
Muscle Myths and Modern Masculinity When I was a kid, I stumbled upon some peculiar old ads in the backs of comic books. They reminded me of those little comics found inside Bazooka bubble gum wrappers. One ad featured a three-panel comic. First, a muscular bully kicks sand at a skinny guy and his date […]
Brock Nelson brings a third generation to the family’s Olympic gold achievements
MILAN — Brock Nelson’s Olympic Experience Brock Nelson didn’t manage to call his grandfather while he was in Italy with Team USA. In a world that moves faster now, and as his grandfather Bill Christian ages, texting has become the preferred method of communication. Over time, Nelson has learned to look forward to those messages […]
Extortions in Tijuana Connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Arrest of Jalisco Cartel Leader Tied to Extortion and Arson in Tijuana Mexican authorities have linked the recent arrest of a Jalisco cartel leader to multiple extortion and arson incidents in Tijuana, a border city in Baja California. Officials from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office collaborated with their counterparts in Jalisco to identify and […]
Roth IRA conversions become more popular as Generation X gets older. Should you make the switch?
February 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A Look at Roth Conversions and Retirement Savings A Roth conversion is essentially moving assets from a traditional retirement account, like an IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. The catch? You pay income tax on the amount you convert in that tax year. However, the upside is that […]
Gen Z – The first generation officially considered less intelligent than the previous one
Generation Z and Academic Performance So, Gen Z—this is kind of interesting. They’re the first generation, born between 1997 and 2010, that appears to be scoring lower in school compared to previous generations. Weirdly enough, many of them seem to take pride in that. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a leading neuroscientist, noted that “they are […]