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Thinking in terms of "generations" is a kind of shortcut to help us understand social and economic differences in age cohorts over time. Sometimes, though, it contributes to sloppy analysis or ...

Most people know of generational names, like millennials for instance, who make up a demographic of those born around the 1980’s to early 2000’s. But what comes next? Those born after 2000 remember a ...

Have you ever wondered how each generation got its name? A "generation" usually refers to a group of people born around the same time, within a 15-20 year span. These people share similar experiences, ...

With the start of a new year on Jan. 1, 2025, comes the emergence of a new generation. 2025 marks the end of Generation Alpha and the start of Generation Beta, a cohort that will include all ...

People love naming things, even themselves! Every wave of kids, teens, adults, and even the eternally mysterious category known as “the olds” has been labeled over the years. From baby boomers to ...

Just one minute after midnight on Jan. 1, as Times Square revelers danced under a shimmering ball, a couple from Crown Heights welcomed twin daughters into the world at a Brooklyn hospital. Sarai and ...