How streaming & VR are leaving middle-aged and older adults behind

Streaming services and virtual reality are leaving middle-aged and older adults behind, threatening cultural diversity and individual identity.

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How social media is manipulating young women

Social media is manipulating young women’s perceptions of health and beauty, promoting false claims & unrealistic ideals that lead to anxiety & financial strain.

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Japan’s abandoned homes are becoming social media sensations

TikTok creators buying abandoned Japanese homes to renovate them sparks a cultural and economic debate over gentrification, community identity, and heritage preservation.

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The future of mental health and relationships

Amy Wu’s AI mental health app, Manifest, aims to combat loneliness in Gen Z, while groundbreaking skin research offers new perspectives on aging and societal well-being.

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America’s retirement crisis: a threat to seniors’ financial stability

America’s retirement crisis threatens millions of seniors with poverty and homelessness due to insufficient savings and rising healthcare costs.

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California takes lead on regulating artificial intelligence

California passes laws regulating artificial intelligence, including requiring online platforms to label or remove election-related deepfakes.

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