Greta Thunberg Ends Her School Strikes After 251 Weeks
The climate activist, who has inspired young people around the world to demand action against climate change, graduated from high school on Friday in Sweden.
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Young Rappers in Seville, Spain, Turn ‘Tears Into Rhymes’
For the young men in this community, many of whom are immigrants, a public basketball court is a place of joy and strength, and a sacred ground for musical improvisation.
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs.
For Many Young Voters, Biden’s Support of Drilling in Alaska Casts Pall
Despite his aggressive moves to try to slash greenhouse gas emissions, President Biden has angered young climate voters upset by a drilling project in Alaska.
The Young Muslims Challenging Islam’s Status Quo
A conservative religious movement, spread through social media, has taken hold among Indonesian youth. The government wants to curb its influence.
In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor
Some people who’ve walked away from China’s grueling corporate culture say it’s worth the financial sacrifice. “I was tired of living like that,” one said.
Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.
The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
French Anger at Macron Seeps Into Bordeaux
Even Bordeaux, known for its surrounding vineyards and conservative politics, has become a flashpoint. The City Hall’s charred doors attest to that.
In Held v. Montana, Young People Sue Montana Over Use of Fossil Fuels
Sixteen young Montanans have sued their state, arguing that its support of fossil fuels violates the state Constitution.
The Children of the Iraq War Have Grown Up, but Some Wounds Don’t Heal
Twenty years after the U.S. invaded Iraq, a veteran Times correspondent and photographer asked Iraqis about growing up in wartime, and about their hopes now.