I saw 34 movies in theaters this year, and I can't wait to do it again next year. Here's how the movies won Gen Z back.

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Gen Zers started going to the movies more this year.

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Why Hollywood is paying this 17-year-old up to $20,000 to boost film trailers with TikTok edits

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Amid Mohamed, 17, founded Viral Cartel Inc. in 2024.

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Read the pitch decks of 14 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions

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Gen Z feels weird talking about drinking — and it's forcing bars to change

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Gen Z's approach to alcohol is forcing bars to change their strategy and menu offerings.

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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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2025's words of the year reflect a generation frustrated with job prospects, AI, and online culture.

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Teens discovered my 57-year-old cheese shop on TikTok — and transformed my business

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Dominick DiBartolomeo, the owner of the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, says going viral on social media has helped reinvigorate his business.

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Meet Gen Z's latest obsession: A sneaker so bouncy it's banned in major races

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How Kate Spade is using the Coach bag playbook to try to win Gen Z

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Coach bags have had a resurgence in popularity with Gen Z.

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The era of the pickle is upon us

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Pickle-flavored foods have been on the rise in recent years — but McDonald's adoption of a dill-flavored seasoning for its iconic fries shows the trend has reached new heights.

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59% of young people believe AI poses a threat to their job prospects, according to a new Harvard Youth Poll

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The Harvard Youth Poll also found that 52% of people ages 18-29 trust AI to help them complete school or work assignments.

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