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☆ Is the climate your top issue? Here's a guide to each candidate's stance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

From the protection of lakes and streams to the battle to curb greenhouse gas emissions, many voters in the upcoming US presidential election want to see the federal government play an active role in climate issues. One thing is clear though: the lion's share of voters believe that climate change is real. AdvertisementThe latest quarterly survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication revealed that 72% of Americans believed that climate change was occurring, while only 15% disagreed. Related storiesHere's a look at President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's positions on climate — which is poised to be a defining issue for Gen Z and millennial voters this fall. But President Donald Trump withdrew from the plan while in office, blasting it as detrimental to the US economy.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump's, Gen Z, Biden, Barack Obama, Obama, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Service, Business, Yale, GOP, US, Keystone XL, Trump, Alaska National Wildlife, Environmental Protection Agency, Mar, The Washington, of Energy Locations: Paris, Alaska, Michigan

☆ Facebook has a plan to win over Gen Z. Don't laugh.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In a 2023 Pew survey on teen internet use, only about one-third of US teens ages 13 to 17 said they used Facebook. Compare that with Pew's 2014 survey, when 71% of teens said they used Facebook. AdvertisementSecondly, Facebook is hoping to lure back young adults with offerings like Marketplace, Dating, Groups, and Events. And I don't think Facebook Dating is a huge hit. I know it seems improbable that Facebook could become cool for Gen Z, but don't count it out — they just might pull this off.

Persons: Meta, —, Elon Musk's, I'm, Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: Service, Facebook, Pew, Facebook —, Meta, Craigslist, mojo, TikTok

☆ Lithuania is the happiest place in the world for under-30s — Gen Zs say low rent, free university, and good nightlife are to thank
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lithuania was ranked the happiest place for under-30s in the World Happiness Report 2024. Factors in its favor included free education, low rent, and opportunities in tech and creative fields. AdvertisementLithuania is the happiest place in the world for children and those under 30, according to the World Happiness Report 2024. And the Guardian reports that factors such as low rent, free education, and a vibrant nightlife are to thank. The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on a happiness measurement survey conducted by Gallup, where respondents evaluate the quality of their lives.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Guardian, Gallup, Business Locations: Lithuania

☆ Here's where veteran dividend investor Nancy Tengler sees opportunity right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Dividend investing has always been a part of Nancy Tengler's career, which has spanned more than 40 years. She also looks at relative dividend yield, or the yield on the stock relative to its own history and the market, she explained. "It's really because of the power of the compounding of the dividend and the dividend growth." The tech giant authorized its first-ever dividend in April, so it does not have a history of dividend growth. "This is a name that's undervalued in many ways and they've kind of grown up as a company," Tengler said.

Persons: Nancy Tengler's, Tengler, Stephen Squeri, Z, Squeri, CNBC's Jim Cramer, Gen Zs, David Gitlin Organizations: Tengler Investments, Walmart, American Express, Carrier Global, Carrier

☆ 'TikTok got me a job I love': How Gen Z and Millennials use the social media platform to launch careers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In 2024, Gen Z workers are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the American labor force for the first time. CNBC Make It explores how Gen Zers are really putting their mark on career advice, office culture and more. Much of the advice is geared toward Gen Z and younger millennials figuring out their place in a chaotic post-pandemic work landscape. Much of the career advice on TikTok echoes the tips shared in podcasts, YouTube videos and LinkedIn thought pieces. It's just the aesthetics and format that are different — and more appealing — to Gen Z.

Persons: Jade Walters, TikTok, Gen, Zers, Baron Leung didn't, Leung, Weeks, Baron Leung, it's, jobseekers, Z, Joe Biden, It's, Walters, I've, Gen Z, Grace Dunlavy, Dunlavy, New York — Organizations: CNBC, LinkedIn, Zenith, Pew Research Center, Howard University, Saint Louis University Locations: Toronto, U.S, Chicago, New York

☆ How American Express Became Millennials, Gen Z's Favorite Credit Card
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But now, for a growing cohort of Gen Zers and millennials, it's their card, too. According to the company, millennials and Gen Z consumers made up 60% of its new customer acquisitions worldwide, and 75% of its new platinum and gold accounts were opened by millennial and Gen Z members. Related storiesAmex has implemented a number of tactics to pull off its youth revolution and cement its place as a status symbol among relatively affluent millennial and Gen Z consumers. For many young consumers, having an Amex rewards card is sort of like having a good, varied subscription service that runs them less than $60 a month. AdvertisementAll that aside, the Amex Platinum Card seems neat.

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☆ Inside China's plan for AI: shape reality and enforce its power
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at China's strict approach to overseeing its AI development and the threat it poses to the world. The country's history of censorship and surveillance is extending to its approach to AI , writes Business Insider's Linette Lopez. AdvertisementThe CCP's plan for AI is about shaping reality and enforcing its power, according to internal documents. What to do ahead of May's jobs report. Permabull Tom Lee said it's a great time to buy stocks — shocking — with a new jobs report set to drop on Friday.

Persons: —, Kiran Ridley, Stringer, Getty, Tyler Le, Insider's Linette Lopez, Linette, chatbots, Jinping, Xie Huanchi, we've, Ken Griffin's, Permabull Tom Lee, it's, Stocks, Keith Gill, It's, Amazon's, Alyssa Powell, boomer, Gen, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, George Glover, Grace Lett, Annie Smith Organizations: Service, Harvard, Business, Chinese Communist Party, of, People, Getty, Citadel Securities, BI, GameStop, Cloud, Prime, Apple, American Express, Research, Boomers Locations: China, Beijing, Xinhua, New York, London, Chicago

☆ 'Unbossing' the workplace could make Gen Zers better at their jobs, hiring experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe great unbossing is underway, with companies cutting middle management positions. Cost cutting, Gen Z's distaste for management , remote working, and increased pressure on performance are all factors in why middle managers are finding their jobs are most at risk during layoffs. She said that not having a micromanager picking apart their work could benefit Gen Zers who don't feel they need to be "spoon-fed." Doing it rightThose who are skeptical of companies axing middle managers say it could mean junior staff won't receive the mentorship needed to climb the ladder. Camberato said staffers of all generations, from Boomers to Gen Zers, need to evolve, "especially as technology advances."

Persons: —, Sophie O'Brien, O'Brien, Zers, micromanagers, they'll, We're, Catherine Rymsha, The University of Massachusetts Lowell, Rymsha, Joe Camberato, Camberato, Gen Zers Organizations: Service, Business, The University of Massachusetts, Business Capital, Boomers

☆ Athletic Brewing CEO explains why he feels the term 'sober' is outdated
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Related storiesThe term "sober" is defined as abstaining from drinking or drugs, according to Merriam-Webster, but there are several variations in the way it's used today. AdvertisementOthers more recently use the term "sober curious" to refer to an exploratory period where they cut down or abstain from drinking alcohol. By 2021, beverage analysts told Business Insider that they expected the non-alcoholic beverage market to expand, and it has. The ongoing trend is about being more mindful and moderating drinking more than anything else, an Athletic Brewing Company spokesperson told Business Insider.

Persons: —, Shufelt, hasn't, Logan Bartlett, Webster, Bartlett, Gen Organizations: Service, Athletic Brewing, Business, Merriam, Cali, Athletic Brewing Company, University of Michigan

☆ It’s gonna be a hot, hot summer. Spicy snack foods and drinks are bringing the heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“The spicy trend is here to stay,” Sally Lyons Wyatt, packaged goods and foodservice industry advisor with market research firm Circana, said in an interview with CNN. Spicy plus sweet give you “Swicy.” And yes, brands are trying to make it a thing as they look for ways to stretch out the spicy trend. Starbucks in the spring also introduced limited-time hot honey drinks, made with wildflower honey infused with chili peppers, such as Hot Honey Affogato and Hot Honey Espresso Martini to the menu at its Starbucks Reserve roasteries and select US stores. Nestle has also trotted out recent spicy innovations such as California Pizza Kitchen’s hot honey croissant crust pizza, Stouffer’s spicy nacho mac and Hot Pockets x Hot Ones. “Americans have made cult-favorites out of condiments like Sriracha and hot honey.

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☆ My 15-year-old son has his first girlfriend. Unlike when I was a teen, 'hanging out' often just means talking on the phone at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Stephanie Kaloi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. When it comes to teen relationships and dating, I'm only too happy to admit that I don't know much about any of it. However, he is happy to talk about his feelings and the nature of high school relationships in the first place (six months is a really, really long time for one to last, he says). For some of us, nearly everything we do is different because of a small device we can hold in our hands. Who wants two bored teens who are attracted to one another hanging out alone for hours with nothing to do?

Persons: I'm, Noel Gallagher, —, I've, that's, he's, X, it's Organizations: Service, Survey Center Locations: United States

☆ A Gen Zer moved from South Florida to Texas after a job offer. Here are her pros and cons after moving to Dallas and uprooting her life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewArielle Francois, 24, would tell her past self it's fine to be nervous about making the move from South Florida to Dallas. Francois moved to Florida from Haiti because of the earthquake in 2010. Beyond scrolling through social media posts and apartment sites, there are also rent and costs to think about. Additionally, Francois said she feels it's more affordable to live in Dallas than South Florida for someone her age. "Because South Florida is so close to Haiti, you'll find a huge population of Haitians in South Florida," she said.

Persons: —, Francois, hadn't, Arielle Francois Francois, Dallas, hasn't, Dallas I'm, you'll Organizations: Service, Business, Dallas, PMG, Facebook Locations: South Florida, Dallas, Miami, Florida, Haiti, Texas, PMG, Smart, Caribbean, Little Haiti

☆ I'm Gen Z and have always loved being cozy and well-rested. I'm relieved my generation is catching up with me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm a Gen Z freshman and I don't have a ticket to the sold-out club night my roommates are excited about going to. AdvertisementGen Z is one of the first generations who will be less wealthy than our parentsIt's not the first time Gen Z has defied expectations. As Business Insider previously reported, Gen Z is one of the first generations that will be worse off than their parents or grandparents. Gen Z appears to be less focused on the future and more on living enjoyable lives now. I'm an older Gen Z on the cusp of being a millennial, but this trend applies to some of the younger members of my generation, too.

Persons: —, I'm, Brandy, Fingers, Kim Schewitz, Serena Vanderwoodsen, ceilidhs, Z, It's, we've, Gen, Gen Zers, they're, you'll, Gen Z Organizations: Service, Real, Business Locations: Brandy Melville, it's

☆ A teacher invented a bunch of fake slang words to trick his Gen Z students. Now some of those words have caught on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Skylar Celeste Boone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sam Salem made up Gen Z slang words to prank his students. But the words caught on and have now gained traction outside the classroom. Trying to decipher Gen Z slang has become a daily thing on TikTok and Instagram. Words and phrases like "rizz," "skibidi rizz," "bussin," "do it for the plot," and "gyat" are frequently used in the day-to-day vernacular. To the outside listener, a conversation among Gen Zers could sound like a bunch of made-up words.

Persons: Sam Salem, Bradley Beal, —, Gen Zers Organizations: NBA, Service, Business

☆ The Very Online Afterlife of Franz Kafka
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Amanda Hess | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Also, “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, a fat black bug on its cover. The video’s creator is 25-year-old Margarita Mouka — @aquariuscat444 on TikTok, where she frequently posts about Kafka, integrating his work, his likeness and his life story into her online persona of romantic intellectualism. “Franz Kafka becomes an unlikely HEARTTHROB on TikTok — where Gen Zers are swooning over the Czech novelist nearly 100 YEARS after his death,” ran a Daily Mail headline. On BookTok, where a flashed book jacket conveys a glimmer of a user’s inner life, a classic text can leave a durable impression. It plays like a deep cut, reaching back through time to ground a TikToker’s content in a more enduring human experience.

Persons: Ottessa Moshfegh, Sylvia Plath, Franz Kafka, Margarita Mouka —, Kafka, “ Franz Kafka, Zers, ”, Harry Styles Organizations: Daily Mail, The, Austro Locations: TikTok, Czech, Hungarian

☆ Some Gen Z and baby boomers are facing a strange predicament: feeling happy and lonely at the same time
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"It's great, but it takes an effort," Samtur told Business Insider. That means that right now, Gen Z and baby boomers, in particular, might be experiencing a strange juxtaposition: They're happy and lonely at the same time. "So people feel maybe a little less happy with their lives in midlife, but it doesn't mean you're also feeling lonely." "Overall, people tended to be more lonely, just persistently lonely, if they had less education, had lower income, and poor health," Graham said. Some Gen Zers pay for social connections through activities like fitness memberships.

Persons: Harry Samtur, Samtur, doesn't, Gen, Eileen Graham, Graham, Donna Basztura, Basztura, —, she's, we've, Batszura, Zers, didn't, Preeti Malani, Joan Hendrix, couldn't, I've, Hendrix Organizations: Service, Business, Northwestern University, Gallup, Harvard Graduate School of Education, University of Michigan Locations: Minnesota, Germany, Australia, midlife, Florida

☆ A mom transformed a Philadelphia parking lot into Cinderella's castle, giving her daughter the most extravagant prom celebration of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It was Treva Harris, Azar's mother, who hosted the prom party of the year. "I'm kind of in awe about how much attention this has gotten," Treva told Business Insider. I thought it was baby blue," Treva told BI. "And the best part is that Azar didn't know what she was walking out to. "We have requests for prom send-offs up to 2028, and I'm like, 'You guys don't even know what date the prom is yet!'"

Persons: —, Azar Harris didn't, Azar, Treva Harris, Azar's, Treva, Gen Z, Azar Harris, Ray Valdez Treva, Muhammad, Muhammad's, Ray Valdez, Azar didn't, we're Organizations: Service, Philadelphia, Business, Teen Vogue Locations: Philadelphia

☆ Loyalty at work no longer pays — and it's employers who are to blame
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Steven Piluso | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I got an early impression of what company loyalty was supposed to beAfter college graduation at age 22, I got my first job at an advertising agency. And you didn't worry about jumping around for money; if you took care of the company, they'd take care of you and your family." AdvertisementHe gave them 40+ years of his life, and in return they took great care of him. The broken loyalty contract between employers and workers can be repairedIs loyalty a dated and dead concept? In fact, the shift in values from Gen-X to millennials and Gen-Z creates a great opportunity to ignite loyalty.

Persons: —, I've, I'd, He'd, who'd, Gen X, Steven Piluso Organizations: Service, Business, Fortune Locations: Nantucket, Vermont

☆ Gen Z is finding career advice, dream jobs and even getting hired on TikTok: It's 'the most accessible resource'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

CNBC Make It explores how Gen Zers are really putting their mark on career advice, office culture and more. But it's also become a popular destination for young jobseekers seeking career advice and opportunities. Much of the career advice on TikTok echoes the tips shared in podcasts, YouTube videos and LinkedIn thought pieces. The career confidante for Gen ZTikTok is often the first place Grace Dunlavy will go for career advice. The drawbacks of getting career advice on TikTok

Persons: Jade Walters, Gen, Zers, Baron Leung didn't, Leung, Weeks, TikTok, Baron Leung, it's, jobseekers, Z, Joe Biden, It's, Walters, I've, Gen Z, Grace Dunlavy, Dunlavy, New York — Organizations: TikTok, CNBC, LinkedIn, Zenith, Pew Research Center, Howard University, Saint Louis University Locations: Toronto, U.S, Chicago, New York

☆ Operator of San Francisco's $700-a-month sleeping pods is beefing with the city over planning approval
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe company behind San Francisco's $700-a-month tiny sleeping "pods" has accused city officials of worsening the city's homelessness problem as it battles a lengthy investigation. James Stallworth, CEO of Brownstone Shared Housing, told Business Insider that San Francisco Planning Department staff had an "adversarial attitude toward housing." Brownstone says it is waiting for city officials to approve a change-of-use request so it can continue operating its 4-foot-high sleeping pods in Mint Plaza. City officials told BI that Brownstone still needed to complete important safety upgrades to comply with the law. AdvertisementThe pods made headlines late last year after proving a hit with some tech workers seeking affordable accommodation in central San Francisco.

Persons: —, James Stallworth, Daniel Sider, Stallworth, Sider, Christian Lewis Organizations: Service, Francisco's, San Francisco Planning Department, Business, Tech Locations: San Francisco, Francisco

☆ The 15 best entry-level jobs for new college and high school grads
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The job-search site analyzed jobs using growth in the share of postings, pay, and experience. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Those three jobs were among the 15 hottest entry-level positions per a post from the job-search site Indeed. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Gen Zs are spending big to travel this summer — even if it means going into debt
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Harriet Akinyi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Gen Zs are set to make the biggest splash this summer, with surveys showing they are upping their vacation plans and spending more than older travelers. The survey of more than 2,000 Americans showed Gen Zs are planning to travel for longer periods and to take more expensive vacations at higher rates too. But how Gen Zs — often defined as those born between 1997 and 2012 — plan to fund their travels differs from other age groups too. Roeschke also noted that Gen Zs will spend time finding ways to trim travel costs, rather than canceling or postponing their trips. Using debt to finance summer tripsStill, 42% of Gen Zs and 47% of millennials say they plan to use debt to finance their summer trips, according to a survey by the financial services company Bankrate.

Persons: Gen Zs, Gens Z, Zs, millennials, Gen Xers, Zs —, Lindsey Roeschke, Zers, Roeschke, Ted Rossman, Rossman Organizations: Bank of America, CNBC Locations: United Kingdom, India, Germany, China

☆ Gen Z wants work flexibility almost as much as they want fair pay
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Young workers value job flexibility nearly as much as competitive pay, a survey showed. Gen Zers prioritize flexibility for work-life balance, research indicates. Most Gen Zers prefer in-person or hybrid work setups over fully remote work. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFor some young workers, having flexibility in their jobs is nearly as important as how much they get paid.

Persons: Zers, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Meet the Gen Zers maxing out their retirement savings: 'It's no longer chasing money; it's chasing time'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

And she's part of a growing class of Gen Z retirement super-savers. Many are concerned about stagnating wages in an era of skyrocketing costs of living, says Paloma Thombley, chief human resources officer at Handshake, the jobs site for college students and new grads. Gen Z prioritizes retirement benefitsGenesis Hinckley, 27, works as a business analyst for Google in Boulder, Colorado. 'It's no longer chasing money; it's chasing time'Anxiety aside, many Gen Zers see super-saving for retirement as a way to take control over an uncertain future when the built-in support systems are lacking. They learned when it makes sense to invest in a plan pre- or post-tax, how to actually invest your retirement money, and the value of compound interest.

Persons: Lillian Zhang wasn't, Zhang, Gen, Gen Zer, millennials, Gen Xers, Paloma Thombley, Zers, Thombley, Lillian Zhang, isn't, Z, Genesis Hinckley, Hinckley, Roth, TikTok Organizations: IRA, Northwestern Mutual, Social Security, Google, Genesis, YouTube Locations: Boulder , Colorado

☆ 30 products that haven't been around for as long as you'd think
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Zoë Ettinger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some products feel like they've been around forever, but they're actually fairly recent inventions. It's tough to imagine life without the MacBook and iPhone, but they've only been around 20 years. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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