Buzz kill? Gen Z less interested in coffee than older Canadians, survey shows – National

Are younger Canadians less interested in coffee than previous generations? A new study shows that Gen Z is the least likely to have a cup of Joe with their breakfast. The study was released Wednesday by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab. It found that 30.4 per cent of those in Gen Z, defined as those born … Read more

11 Gen Z Style Trends Older Generations Should Adopt

It’s always a safe bet to look to the past for style inspiration: You can’t go wrong if you’re borrowing Brigitte Bardot’s patented cigarette pants and cat eye look or channeling Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s sleek white blouses and minimal color palette. Still, it doesn’t hurt to draw inspiration from younger generations from time to time. Sure, … Read more

Find your purpose, students told

THE key to learning a tough life lesson like resilience is to know your purpose, says Vice Chancellors’ Council for Private Universities chairman Prof Mushtak Al-Atabi. “If you attempt something and fail, without understanding your purpose, you will most likely quit. But if you know your why – your purpose – you are more likely … Read more

Chinese villages offer cash rewards to matchmakers as anxieties grow over rural ‘bachelor crisis’

Local governments in China are offering cash rewards and other incentives to matchmakers, an ancient profession now back in the spotlight amid anxieties over rural unmarried men. Village governments across the country, from Guangdong province in the south to Shaanxi in the northwest, have announced rewards ranging from 600 to 1,000 yuan (US$84 to US$140) … Read more

Opinion | As Gen Z post anti-ageing videos on TikTok and beauty products continue to mine our insecurities, celebs like Pamela Anderson offer glimmers of hope

It seems that for Gen Z – the oldest of whom come in at around 26, and who generally champion inclusivity and equality across the board – being old is still openly considered a negative experience, one that should be prevented by any means necessary, from multi-step skincare routines and injectables to surgery. Pamela Anderson … Read more

Kylie Jenner is a fan: the rise of fashion label Isa Boulder, beloved by Gen Z, TikTok and influencers alike

Isa Boulder may sound like a real-life person, but the name is entirely imaginary. “It was this kind of hypothetical person who embodies this vision of what the clothes could be and what we could offer,” explains Basari. A look from Isa Boulder’s spring/summer 2024 collection, shown in Paris. Photo: Isa Boulder Handcrafted looks are … Read more

US enters 2024 with smallest military in over 80 years as China’s army grows | US | News

The US will enter 2024 with its smallest military in over 80 years, while its adversaries continue to beef up their militaries. Pentagon officials said that the US faces one of its “greatest challenges” yet as it tries to recruit more soldiers from Gen Z. Under the defense bill passed by Congress this week, the … Read more

Belly pooches are in – the rise of TikTok viral beauty trends eschewing traditional beauty standards

According to Chua, people are beginning to embrace the trend on a more widespread level. Christine Chua is a beauty trend forecaster and analyst at trend forecasting firm WGSN. Photo: LinkedIn/Christine Chua This spans everything from so-called feral girl make-up looks – a trend that has racked up over 380 million views since going viral … Read more