July 2025

A new UK report reveals children are turning to chatbots for homework help, emotional advice — and sometimes, because they have no one else.

Young Americans today spend 70 percent less time attending or hosting parties than they did at the beginning of the 21st century. Why?

The U.S. spends almost twice as much on healthcare but is experiencing rising and largely preventable child mortality, driven by firearms, prematurity, and chronic illness.

“Love Island” reveals Gen Z’s complicated dating scene, where hypersexualized performance clashes with emotional hesitancy, reflecting a generation shaped by social media and pandemic isolation.

Nearly 200 gathered in Philadelphia to explore whether face-to-face discussions could reduce political polarization, leading to increased consensus on issues like immigration and climate change.

Once a symbol of childhood freedom and independence, biking has sharply declined among kids due to safety concerns, car-centric infrastructure, and changing social norms.