Generation Z News & Breaking Stories

McDonald's introduces Grandma McFlurry, targeting elderly demographic with nostalgic flavors and marketing, while also appealing to Gen Z trends.

Emma Chamberlain stuns at 2024 Met Gala with a decaying garden cosplay. Get her sleek bun using TikTok-viral brand Emi Jay.

Actress Sydney Sweeney hosts SNL with musical guest Kacey Musgraves. Co-star Glen Powell pokes fun at relationship rumors. Stay tuned!

Young Republican voters in Iowa caucuses listed immigration, abortion, climate change, and education as top concerns. They seek candidates who listen.

Beloved TikTok star Lynn Yamada Davis has passed away at 67. Her unique cooking videos and humor gained her a massive following.

Beloved "Cooking with Lynja" star Lynn Yamada Davis, known as "the internet's grandma," has died at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Gen Z is making themselves look older with cosmetic procedures and unhealthy habits, while millennials take better care of their skin.

Generation X has the highest disapproval rating of President Biden, with many members leaning conservative due to political memories.

Rising Hollywood star Jonathan Majors loses major deals after assault conviction, including roles in Marvel and Disney, and MLB endorsements.

"Oxford University Press names 'rizz' word of the year, beating 'Swiftie' and 'situationship' to describe seduction and attraction."

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New York Jewish Week reports on Museum of Jewish Heritage's first-ever event dedicated to an American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin.

Students at Georgetown University and other college campuses are organizing to protest Starbucks on Red Cup Day. The Red Cup Rebellion is growing.

State Farm has been expanding its media strategy to engage young customers, using digital and mobile channels like TikTok and esports. The insurance company has also signed a name, image, and likeness deal with college basketball player Caitlin Clark and capitalized on fan excitement around Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce's relationship. State Farm's Head of Marketing, Alyson Griffin, discusses the company's marketing approach and plans for Q4.

"Return to the office" is happening at a lower rate than before the pandemic, leading to the need for office etiquette training.

Fans mourn the death of Lil Tay, a 14-year-old influencer and rapper known for her controversial content and personal struggles.

McDonald's purple Grimace shakes have sparked a viral trend on TikTok, with users creating videos that resemble horror movies. The #GrimaceShake hashtag has garnered over 628 million views, as people film themselves pretending to pass out after drinking the shake. While the fast food chain may not have anticipated this reaction, it highlights the extent to which people enjoy engaging with brands, according to a marketing expert. The trend was triggered by McDonald's launch of the Grimace shake to celebrate the birthday of Grimace, the company's mascot.