The Gee Code: Will Gen Z Youth Reject Tech Careers?
Gen Z high schoolers are settling on first-round career picks, with cushy tech jobs becoming less interesting. Some of the digitally native generation is turning away from eyeing careers at their...
View Article#TECHTUESDAY: Ultralight, Lace-Free ‘Spray-On’ Running Shoe Revolutionizes...
This spray-on running shoe made by a robot is already breaking records, being one of the lightest shoes on the market and fitting perfectly every time. Produced by Jason Sanford
View ArticleFor This Election, My Vote Counts
In the last five years, Gen Z has come of voting age and they tend to be disillusioned with traditional political structures and parties, and are skeptical of mainstream politics. About eight million...
View ArticleViral ‘Love Island USA’ Showcases Black Love
The long-awaited finale of “Love Island USA” Season Six aired on Peacock on Sunday, July 21, revealing the winners of this thrilling season. Over the course of six weeks in a picturesque Fiji villa,...
View Article#YRRecap: Getting Ready for #DNC2024
Before the 2024 Democratic National Convention gets underway next week in Chicago (Aug. 19-22), get familiar with some key election stories from YR Media this year. For This Election, My Vote Count...
View ArticleTHE LOWDOWN: Imagine Dying From Rawdogging a Plane Ride
One of the most popular current memes, or challenges — or whatever you want to call it — is to “rawdog” an entire plane ride, as in no phone, no walking about and not even drinking water. Experts are...
View ArticleTrying to Watch #DNC2024? Here’s a Guide
The Democratic National Convention starts Monday in Chicago and we know you may not be at home, or in front of a TV, to watch the main events throughout the week. Well, as long as you have your phone...
View ArticleGen Z Considers Themselves As Entrepreneurs More Than Other Generations
A third of Americans consider themselves to be an “entrepreneur,” according to new research. The survey revealed younger generations are slightly more likely to consider themselves entrepreneurs — 36%...
View ArticleMost Gen Z Blame Social Media for Their Mental Health Decline
Three in four Gen Z are putting the blame on social media for having a negative impact on their mental health, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 Gen Z Americans who use social media found...
View ArticleYoung Voters Look to Build ‘Purple’ Power
The election to choose the next President of the United States is less than three months away and Gen Z is making its voice loudly heard. Roughly 41 million Gen Z are eligible to vote this election...
View Article#TechTuesday: New VR Treadmill Lets You Walk (Without Running Into Stuff)
Welcome to the future of VR gaming. The Omni One lets you walk and be fully immersed in the video game you’re in. You can walk, kneel, crouch or jump without running into walls. Here’s what you get...
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DNC 2024: Live Updates
Aug. 20 8 p.m. CT DNC Playlist: Delegate Roll Call The crowd inside the United Center couldn’t help but get hyped up when Atlanta’s own Lil Jon rocked the crowd with “Turn Down For What” during the...
View ArticleTeen Girls Experienced Worst Mental Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns
Teenage girls were worst affected mentally by pandemic lockdowns compared to other youngsters, according to new research. The study is believed to be the first to assess whether personal memories...
View ArticleTurning the Digital Page: Finding Joy in Reading
As a child, I loved to read. But as a I got older, I got busier with work, extracurriculars and school — stopping me from reading on my own time. I committed to reading more for the past year, but it...
View Article3 Takeaways from Harvard Youth Poll
More than half of Gen Z plan to exercise their right to vote in the Presidential election in November, according to a poll by Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics (IOP). The national poll of...
View ArticleGen Z Voter Registration Resources
Less than 80 days and counting until the November election and there’s still time for eligible first-time voters to register. How can teens get in the mix? The Civics Center has a downloadable voter...
View ArticleWhat’s at Stake With Project 2025?
Several speakers took the stage at the DNC to highlight how Project 2025, a key talking point throughout the election cycle, would take the country backward. The controversial 922-page policy...
View ArticleVP Kamala Harris: ‘No Stranger to Unlikely Journeys’
Twelve minutes after gracing the stage Thursday in Chicago at the United Center, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. In her 39-minute...
View ArticleDNC: Highlights from Key Speeches
The Democratic National Convention may be over, but you can relive it through key points from several speakers who graced the stage throughout the week, including former First Lady Michelle Obama,...
View Article#YRRecap: Everything #DNC2024
Now that the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago is over, get a refresher on key stories from the week. DNC: Highlights from Key Speeches Young Voters Look to Build ‘Purple’ Power What’s at...
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