Upon adulthood, we are expected to saddle credit card debts and student loans, and sign leases and salary contracts. But schools mostly ignore all that. A young person tries to make sense of mortgage rates. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced out...
We hear stories about people who overcome insurmountable odds. But most success depends on dealing with the mundane setbacks we all face, every day. V.J. Edgecombe (right) of the Philadelphia 76ers fouls Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks in New York, 4 May 2026....
High-achieving teens prioritize schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Who has time to sleep? But by flipping that scenario, could they achieve more? A student asleep in a class. (Photo by Monkey Business Images) This article was produced out of News Decoder’s...
Despite their simplicity, memes can both inspire new political voices and reinforce false narratives, and are affecting online discourse around the globe. A social media meme that pokes fun at the intense debate over the right to bear arms. (Illustration by News...
In response to pressure from parents, politicians in Switzerland and elsewhere are considering social media bans. But teens say that won’t solve the problem. A teen on her phone ignores a birthday cake. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced...
Many people picture Africa as desert, safaris and trash-filled cities. Of 54 nations and vibrant urban scenes? Not so much. Why do we think we know places we’ve never visited? Left to right: A Tunisian oasis (Kaji from Kajicom); A camel in the Sahara (Nato...
While the world looks away, a war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has lasted for decades is getting worse. And it is being fought by children. A child soldier in Eastern Congo. (Photo courtesy of Voice of America) This article was produced out of News...
What makes normalisation powerful is its invisibility. When something is everywhere, it stops feeling like a choice and starts feeling like a cultural norm. A young man holds up his hand to say no. (Photo by Monstera Production/Pexels) This article was produced out of...
Young people face a Catch-22: employers demand previous experience before they will hire, yet artificial intelligence is taking over the entry-level jobs. A man stands before a labyrinth. (Illustration by Ra2studio for Getty Images) This article was produced out of...
South Sudan is rich in oil and poor in everything else. Still waiting for the country to fulfill its promise of independence, its people find creative ways to cope. Women sell their goods at an open market in Nzara, South Sudan on 15 February 2025. (AP Photo/Brian...