Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager, was meant to be made a saint in April, but the ceremony was postponed because of Pope Francis’ death.
Tag: Millennial Generation
How George Lewis Made Comedy Gold Imagining Two Toddlers Chatting
George Lewis’s riffs on the absurdities of millennial parenting — and the inner lives of 2-year-olds — have won him legions of fans online and galvanized his once middling stand-up career.
Pope Francis Clears Way for Carlo Acutis to Become First Millennial Saint
Pope Francis attributed a second miracle to Carlo Acutis, one of the last steps toward canonization.
As ‘Sex and the City’ Ages, Some Find the Cosmo Glass Half-Empty
As the show became more widely available on Netflix, younger viewers have watched it with a critical eye. But its longtime millennial and Gen X fans can’t quit.
Once an Evangelist for Airbnbs, She Now Crusades for Affordable Housing
Precious Price ditched her profitable business of renting home stays to tourists to combat the mounting housing crisis.
An Outsider Takes on Ireland, From Inside a Plastic Bag
The podcaster behind the popular “Blindboy Podcast,” who earlier gained fame as part of the Rubberbandits hip-hop duo, says that covering his face lets him say things he couldn’t otherwise.
Sanna Marin’s Party Scandal Highlights Finland’s Generational Divides
Leaked videos featuring Sanna Marin dancing have raised the question of whether she is held to a different standard than older, male leaders are.
Climate Bill Heads to Biden’s Desk. There Is More to Be Done.
The bill will cut U.S. emissions, but not nearly enough. It’s “like losing 20 pounds when you need to lose 100 pounds” one expert said.
The Evolution of American Sign Language
Digital media is changing language — sometimes rapidly. We explore the example of American Sign Language.
‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late
A growing chorus of young people is focusing on climate solutions. “‘It’s too late’ means ‘I don’t have to do anything, and the responsibility is off me.’”