In Trump’s America, fashion theorist Shuang Bright is working to preserve queer stories online, one video at a time
Jul 10, 2026
Platforms like YouTube and TikTok have catalysed the careers of artists for decades, but the impending ban on social media for UK teens could change everything
Jul 08, 2026
Young people are loading up on fibre, with chia seed hacks and ‘poopy snack plates’ taking over TikTok FYPs. Could the trend genuinely boost gut health – or is this just another viral wellness fad?
Jun 26, 2026
Driven by digital burnout and some good old nostalgia, some young people are plugging back into corded phones with the hope of reviving the art of uninterrupted conversation
Jun 17, 2026
The UK government has officially announced plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms – but experts warn the policy could create new risks
Jun 15, 2026
A viral new philosophy is encouraging young women to find their ‘twin animal’, reject beauty hierarchies and embrace their inner bimbo
Jun 12, 2026
From fake monks to a yassified Jesus, digital spiritual influencers are here to profit from our search for meaning
Jun 11, 2026
Fuelled by the algorithm and the popularisation of artists like horsegiirL, the internet is birthing a new style vanguard: young, fashion-forward furries
Jun 05, 2026
Love bombing has exploded in popularity in dating discourse in recent years – but the pace of modern friendship has accelerated dramatically, making a culture ripe for friend bombing, too
May 20, 2026
Millions of ‘ordinary’ people leapt at the chance to become an overnight star during the reality TV boom of the 2000s and 2010s. Today, just nine per cent of Gen Z want to be famous. What changed?
May 19, 2026
From public Letterboxd accounts to Perfectly Imperfect’s ‘A Taste of Taste’ series, many leading cultural figures are sharing their recommendations across film, fashion, literature and more— and audiences are lapping it up
On TikTok, the word has become shorthand for being male-centred, prompting women to share their dating horror stories and unlearn their ‘bird’ behaviour before summertime
May 18, 2026
‘I think the most radical thing you can do right now is to be a good friend’: Dissatisfied with today’s dating climate, young women are opening up about how romantic platonic love can be
May 13, 2026
Billie Eilish’s take on meat eaters not being animal lovers has divided the internet and sparked a conversation on meat, classism and racism – young vegans and non-vegans alike weigh in
May 12, 2026
30 per cent of young people believe they are ‘basically psychic’ – a sign of how, in an age of information overload, many young people are turning inward
May 08, 2026
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