Banning teens from social media would change the internet forever

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Four teenage girls sitting together and scrolling on their cell phones.
These teens are probably posting memes to social media that you and I won't understand for weeks.

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A $175 hoodie that says 'Fear of God' across the chest could make your tween the coolest kid in school

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Ja Rule wears an Essentials Fear of God hoodie.
A Fear of God Essentials hoodie in white.

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Sam Altman, your millennial is showing

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Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during BlackRock's 2026 Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X using Gen Alpha internet slang, and it didn't really land.

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Adopting the slang of my Gen Alpha kids took me from being an outsider to someone who is in on the joke

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A mother and child walk together in a courtyard.
The author said her three kids (not shown) were all using Gen Alpha lingo when they spoke. She decided to join in so she could connect with them.

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This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

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Pocket.watch promotional image
Pocket.watch, which made a name for itself in kids entertainment, wants to be known for teen content as well.

Pocket.watch

My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author sits on a front step of her house with one of her sons.
The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

Courtesy of Alexandra Frost.

I shopped Target's new Roller Rabbit line. It was chaotic, but now I understand why Gen Alpha loves the pajama brand.

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People shop the Roller Rabbit x Target collaboration line.
The Roller Rabbit collection at a Target store in New Jersey.

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Merriam-Webster just released its word of the year. 2025 words of the year say a lot about the AI world users can't quit

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Young businesswoman designer feeling exhausted while working on desktop computer in the office.
2025's words of the year reflect a generation frustrated with job prospects, AI, and online culture.

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I went shopping at Claire's to see why the jewelry chain is facing bankruptcy and closing stores

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Claire's storefront
Claire's is selling its North American business.

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A legendary economist says Gen Z will have to 'work a lot harder' to survive the AI era — and may end up poorer than their parents

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Gary Shilling
Gary Shilling.

A. Gary Shilling & Co.

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