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Depending on how you look at it, Gen Z is the group hardest hit by the affordability crisis. Even though young people this age are more likely than their parents to earn a college degree and work full-time, the combination also results in larger student loan balances, which has proven to be a major barrier for those looking to take up student loans. At the same time, the prices of goods and services continue to rise, and wages have not quite kept up with the rise in daily expenses. Median weekly income increased by 38% from 2017 to 2025, and…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the annual Meta Connect event held at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, USA on September 25, 2024. Reuters/Manuel OrbegosoManuel Orbegoso | Reutersmetahas deprioritized virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and internet-connected smart glasses, which has chilled the industry and led to concerns about its future. “We know what winter in VR feels like,” said Jessica Young, an independent VR content creator who specializes in Horizon Worlds, Meta’s virtual social network. The social media giant last week laid off 10% of its employees within its Reality Labs division,…

President Donald Trump’s recent attempt to occupy Greenland shows that he is willing to use U.S. military force to determine borders, even at the expense of sovereignty.Western allies, including North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations, have publicly formed a united front, but private messages have revealed a more respectful attitude toward Trump.The crisis may have been averted, but questions remain about whether the so-called rules-based international order applies to President Trump.Contributor: Louise Bockenhauser – writer and editorBranko Marcetic – Staff Writer, JacobinAnchal Vohra – Columnist, Foreign PolicyUlrich Bruckner – Professor of European Studies, Stanford UniversityOn our radar:At the World Economic…

Scotland will be given a last-minute spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, replacing Bangladesh in the tournament to be held in India and Sri Lanka next month, Sky Sports News understands.Bangladesh has repeatedly requested the ICC to hold the team match in Sri Lanka due to security concerns, given ongoing political tensions with India. Despite the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) indicating that the Bangladesh government had not given them permission to travel to India, the ICC rejected the request, saying there was no security threat and it was “unfeasible”. image: Bangladeshi squad, including Nasum Ahmed (right) and Takin…

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said at the New York Times Dealbook Summit on Dec. 3 that she receives many notes about her company from customers and responds to “every single letter that I get,” both positive and negative.Barra’s practice can be seen as an example of direct and intentional communication, which some experts say is an effective way to build loyalty and trust. A handwritten card can show others that you’re taking the time and care to interact with them, and in-person interactions can strengthen relationships by asking thoughtful, relevant questions.In Dealbook, Barra recalled a letter he once received…

manila, philippines — Two cemeteries less than 10 miles apart in this crowded and bustling Asian metropolis of 14 million people testify to the horrors, sacrifices, and history of World War II. Once there, you can see the names and read the stories of the more than 17,000 soldiers buried there, nearly all of whom died in battle across the Pacific between 1941 and 1945. Their tombstones — 16,938 Latin crosses and 175 Stars of David — are neatly arranged on the meticulously manicured lawns of the Manila American Cemetery’s 152 acres. On the other side, a lone white cross…

2026 will be a key year as Kenya prepares for its next general election in 20 months. At a time when electoral systems are less reliable than ever, regional and global restraints on political violence are hollowing out, and serious problems beckon unless urgent action is taken.Election violence in Kenya is rarely a product of chronic tribalism. It is almost exclusively a state-driven phenomenon and requires adjustment of specific circumstances. Two things are most important. One is whether the elections themselves can be trusted. Second, whether the incumbent is running for re-election.Since the reintroduction of multiparty politics in 1991, Kenya…

Earlier this month, Skyscanner released its annual report on the cheapest destinations for Americans in 2026. To determine the rankings, Skyscanner looked at destinations where economy return tickets were booked on Skyscanner between January 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025, and travel took place between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. The travel search engine partnered with international market research company OnePoll to conduct a survey of 2,000 travelers in November 2025.According to the report, cost is the main driver for travelers in 2026, with 57% of U.S. travelers saying they are overwhelmed with booking a trip in 2026…

England head coach Steve Borthwick admitted to Sky Sports that his side’s prop injury crisis was “unfortunate and confusing” but said they “will go into the tournament” aiming to win their first Six Nations title since 2020.Long-time tighthead prop Dan Cole retired at the end of last season and played a Test in November 2024 before going down during last year’s Championship, but England lost Will Stewart (Achilles) and Asher Opoku-Foljour (shoulder) to the side of the scrum for the entire tournament through injury. There has also been a notable injury on the loosehead side, with Harlequins prop Finn Baxter…

November 1, 2025 in Northglenn, Colo., on the first day of ACA public enrollment.Coloradoans will fill out a card and share their stories about what they will send to their legislators about lowering health care costs.Tom Cooper | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesSome states are stepping in to cushion the fiscal impact of the expiration of federal subsidies for health insurance premiums from the Affordable Care Act. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Mexico began offering additional state-funded premium subsidies in 2026 to prevent premiums from becoming unaffordable for many residents after enhanced federal aid expires at the…