Close to 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify As LGBTQ, Survey Finds
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Close to 30% of Gen Z Adults Identify As LGBTQ, Survey Finds
Close to 30% of Gen Z Adults , Identify As LGBTQ, , Survey Finds.
NBC reports that a new survey has found that over
1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the United States identify as
either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
According to a report released by the Public Religion
Research Institute (PRRI), 28% of Gen Z adults identify
as LGBTQ, dwarfing the percentage of older age groups.
Comparatively, the survey found that 10% of all U.S. adults,
16% of millennials, 7% of Generation X, 4% of baby boomers
and 4% of the Silent Generation identify as LGBTQ.
With respect to LGBTQ identity,
it’s very clear that Gen Z adults
look different than older Americans, Melissa Deckman, PRRI chief executive, via NBC.
NBC reports that the findings are similar to other
major surveys, including a Gallup poll that showed
Gen Z to be the queerest adult generation.
Gallup's most recent poll found that
7.2% of adults in the U.S. identify
as LGBTQ, including 20% of Gen Z.
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The news comes as LGBTQ rights have
been increasingly challenged across the U.S.,
with over 500 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced last year.
According to the American Civil Liberties
Union, 75 of those bills were signed into law.
Whether it’s at the polls,
in marches and rallies,
or online, LGBTQ+ visibility
matters and Gen Z is
a force for change, Kelley Robinson, President of the
Human Rights Campaign, via NBC.
Thousands of LGBTQ+
young people turn 18
each day — and lawmakers
should understand there will
be repercussions in November
for anti-LGBTQ+ political attacks, Kelley Robinson, President of the
Human Rights Campaign, via NBC
Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Lord Houchen has hit out at Suella Braverman's "cack-handed" comments around the Progress Pride flag, calling it "cheap politics". Sky News
This Day in History: , The Stonewall
Riots Begin.
June 28, 1969.
The riots are considered the
first major protest of the
LGBTQ community for equal rights.
They began after midnight
at the Stonewall Inn on
Christopher Street in
Greenwich Village.
Police raided the popular gay club for
operating without a liquor license.
After decades of being
targeted by the NYPD, the patrons began to
fight back by throwing bottles at police.
Several days of protests
followed, mobilizing into the
Gay Liberation Front and other
gay civil rights organizations.
The NYPD made a formal
apology for its role in the
riots — and for the laws
that led to them — in 2019
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This Day in History: , Terrorist Gunman Attacks Pulse Nightclub.
June 12, 2016.
49 people were killed in
the attack when 29-year-old
Omar Mateen entered the
club with an AR-15-type assault rifle.
Most of the casualties
of the attack were
members of the Orlando, FL,
LGBTQ community.
During the siege
on the club, Mateen
made a 911 call in which he
pledged his allegiance to ISIS.
At about 5am,
police stormed the club
and shot and killed Mateen.
Evidence shows that his
original target may have
been a Disney complex.
In 2018, Mateen's wife was found
not guilty of obstructing justice for
making contradictory
statements to the FBI
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The largely peaceful protests, primarily led by young Gen-Z activists, escalated into violent confrontations last Tuesday. The situation deteriorated when lawmakers passed the contentious tax legislation, prompting protesters to storm the parliament complex in Nairobi. The building was partially set ablaze, and police responded with live ammunition, leading to more casualties and injuries. President William Ruto, facing his most severe crisis since taking office in September 2022, addressed the nation on Sunday. He acknowledged the deaths of 19 people but denied any personal responsibility for the violence, pledging to investigate the fatalities.
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Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.
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Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro
of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the
new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show.
Normally, for the final transition of the show,
Swift is accompanied by two male dancers
who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. .
NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full
costume and showed off both his acting
and dancing skills while on stage.
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The pair's high-profile relationship
has been going on for almost a year,
beginning with rumors last summer.
In September, the couple went public
with their relationships at a Kansas City
Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears.
According to NBC, Kelce had
already attended a number of
Swift's London Eras shows. .
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show.
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show
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Supreme Court Rejects , Challenge to Tax Law on, Foreign Investments.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
NBC reports that the case had attracted scrutiny when
conservative Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse
himself despite ties with one of the challenging lawyers.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
According to the 16th Amendment
of the Constitution, Congress has the
power to "collect taxes on incomes.".
In the case, Charles and Kathleen Moore claim they were
unfairly taxed on their $40,000 investment in an
India-based company called KisanKraft Machine Tools. .
While the company made a profit, the Moores
claim that they received no dividends and that
the money was reinvested in the business.
As a result, the Moores did not pay taxes between
2006 and 2017 on what the U.S. government later
defined as income from their investment. .
Due to a provision that was part of a major tax law
enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017,
the Moores paid $15,000 in additional taxes.
They later sought a refund for that payment,
arguing that they had been unlawfully taxed
based on an increase in the value of a capital
investment not qualifying as income.
The couple's challenge was rejected
by the Supreme Court 7-2
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon general’s
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon general’s
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the ‘Coolest Moment’ of His Career to Date.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight'
on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was.
When I think about coolest moments
of my career, right now at the top,
there has to be this thing that I got
to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I got to sing ‘Sing for the Moment’
with him, which is a record where
he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I mean, just what an incredible
night and I got to go do it
in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. .
Em reached out, his team reached
out and said, ‘Would you be interested
in doing this since he was already
there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was
a joke until I met Eminem himself …
As soon as I met Eminem, it was like
the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I was giddy, like a child.
You could see it all over my
performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'.
I have been drowning in this album. I’ve
never wrote more songs. I’ve never took
it more serious and I’m probably gonna
release more music this year than I’ve
ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'
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Speaking in the Oval Office, Biden said passions were running high on both sides and the stakes of the election were enormous but that violence was not the answer, adding "We can do this".
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In a critical prime-time address, President Joe Biden urges Americans to reject political violence and resolve their differences peacefully following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Highlighting the importance of civility in political discourse, Biden calls for unity and condemns the normalization of violence. Watch his powerful message and join the discussion on how we can heal as a nation.
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Middle-Aged Americans Are, Underprepared for Retirement, , Study Finds.
'Newsweek' reports that people in the United States
who are approaching retirement age may be critically
underprepared when it comes to their savings.
According to Prudential Investments, Americans around
the age of 55 are facing a "midlife retirement crisis,"
lacking the funds for a comfortable post-working life. .
A recent survey by the major insurance
provider found the average retirement
savings of a 55-year-old to be $47,950. .
This falls significantly short of the recommended
goal of having eight times a person's annual
income saved by the time they reach 55. .
According to the survey, 57% of 55-year-olds
said they expected to outlive the funds
they have currently managed to save.
That's compared to 59%
of 65-year-olds and
52% of 75-year-olds.
The survey also found that one-third of 55-year-olds
and 43% of 65-year-olds have already been forced
to postpone retirement due to inflation.
Attention today is rightly centered on
the approximately 11,000 65-year-olds
entering retirement every week, but we
must also focus as an industry on the
opportunity to help a slightly younger
generation of workers entering the
critical 10-year countdown to retirement, Caroline Feeney, executive vice president and head
of Prudential's U.S. Businesses, via 'Newsweek'.
Further, the financial futures
of certain cohorts—such as
women—are especially precarious, Caroline Feeney, executive vice president and head
of Prudential's U.S. Businesses, via 'Newsweek'.
The upside is that, with the right
planning and strategy to protect
their life's work, we can ensure
this generation is well-prepared
to live not only longer, but better, Caroline Feeney, executive vice president and head
of Prudential's U.S. Businesses, via 'Newsweek'
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Discover what hypergamy is and why it's becoming popular in modern dating. Learn how this trend impacts relationships and personal aspirations, based on insights from a recent survey of 2,000 Americans.
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