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HOUSTON – Gen Z is on track to be the most alcohol-abstinent generation, and young people are increasingly refraining from drinking, according to a new study.Health concerns are a major motivator for Gen Z to stay away from drinking, as Gen Z is less interested in binge drinking than Millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers.This trend has placed Gen Z at the forefront of the “Sober Curious” movement, which encourages reducing or eliminating alcohol intake.But the survey also found rising levels of marijuana, psychedelic and nicotine use among Gen Z, creating a complex picture of this generation’s approach to substances.Health-conscious…

Despite making up 20% of the U.S. population, Gen Z has traditionally had low voter turnout, as exemplified by their 2016 turnout of just 43%. Key issues for young voters include inflation, economic challenges, housing costs, abortion, student loans, and the Israel-Hamas war. , climate change, and gun reform.PHOENIX — In the final stages of the 2024 election, Democrats sent the first Gen Z member of Congress, Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost, to visit Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and Arizona State University in Tempe. Mr. Frost, accompanied by California Congressman Robert Garcia, tried to energize voters to get the Harris-Waltz…

Get a daily roundup of Urban Milwaukee’s top stories Parking enforcement. Photo: Michael Horn. The Department of Public Works (DPW) intends to boost city revenues in 2025 by issuing more certificates, increasing citation costs and extending meter usage hours. This would be years away if the city wants to continue using transportation funds as a source to fund other departments. The 2025 budget calls for raising $6 million in the general fund. The fund’s financial health has been compromised since the city’s parking revenue has plummeted due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the city has continued to withdraw funds. Most…

Travel industry/Getty Images Paint trends come and go. It’s the natural life cycle of interior design. But one style often wins the hearts of design enthusiasts and overcomes dire circumstances. Bright, playful paint colors are back in 2025, but that doesn’t mean dark, earthy tones are going away. Think deep oranges, blues, browns, and greens. Rich palettes continue to be on trend and prove to be a timeless choice for cozy atmospheres. advertisement It’s important to incorporate both dark and earthy elements with this look. Earth tones usually have shades of brown and are shades that are primarily found in…

“[The center was] I don’t know if we’re going to make a whole quest instead of just a quest,” Zoe began. “Get the free food and go home,” Rebecca said. “We awkwardly stand in a circle and then walk away,” Zoe said with a laugh. Jamilae Stockett, assistant director of the LGBTQ Center, said she is always thinking of ways to build community and help students connect with each other. Citing the exciting atmosphere of Halloween, Stockett said the center’s goal is to make the event as fun, spontaneous and enjoyable for students as possible. Stockett said the most rewarding…

An influential global advocacy group for LGBTQ rights has suspended its Israeli membership as part of a larger movement to boycott Israel, angering queer Jews and their allies around the world. are. The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, known as ILGA World, announced Wednesday that it is not considering Tel Aviv as a possible location for its next conference, to be held in 2026 or 2027. The organization, which is based in more than 150 countries, added that it was suspending its membership in Aguda, the umbrella organization for Israel’s LGBTQ community, which proposed setting up the…

A group developing a large apartment complex near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has secured a major financing deal. Goldman Sachs Alternatives is refinancing Urban East, a 381-unit apartment community located at 6400 East Riverside Drive in East Austin, for $55.5 million, the Austin Business Journal reports. He promised. The funding amount will be $144,000 per unit.The financing was arranged by JLL on behalf of the development team, a partnership between Battery Global Advisors, the City of Austin Housing Authority, River City Capital Partners, and LDG Development. The project, which was delivered last year, includes 191 units (about half) priced for tenants…

Beetlejuice lips (Image: _hello_adri/Instagram) Surprising trends for 2024! The green-haired, sharp-suited ghost has inspired makeup fans around the world to paint their lips green and draw a slew of eerie black lines in an attempt to imitate this unlikely beauty icon. Who would have ever imagined that? Marilyn Monroe in “Some Like It Hot”: Red LipsThe classic red lip became Marilyn Monroe’s signature style, and the feminine yet sexy look remains a safe way to add instant glamor for beauty fans around the world. Audrey Hepburn’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” cat-eye movie Hepburn’s ultra-chic character Holly Golightly nailed multiple fashion and…

Tyra was one of the stars who attended the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15th. The Grammy Award-winning singer took to the runway during the show, performing a medley of songs from her debut self-titled album. Models took to the catwalk at the first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after a six-year hiatus, and while the singer brought some life to the runway, it also attracted a lot of media attention. According to Launchmetrics, Tyra generated $2 million in media impact value through four social media posts. (MIV is a unique metric that calculates ROI…

Due to Christian Dior’s storied past in the fashion space and his classic creations, he continues to receive many accolades. Currently expanding into a new physical store, Christian Dior Parfums’ first independent fragrance and beauty boutique has finally opened in SoHo. Located at 109 Green Street, near Dior’s women’s and men’s boutiques, the new store embodies the house’s elegance while reflecting Dior’s evolving heritage. Courtesy of Christian Dior Parfums by Francis Zykowski Dior’s first boutique opened on December 16, 1946 at 30 rue Montaigne in Paris, and its new Soho Fragrance and Beauty boutique draws inspiration from its historic location.…