oleh admin | Agu 19, 2025 | culture, pop culture, popular culture, religion, society
Released on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
New terms embraced by Generation Z and Generation Alpha, such as “skibidi,” “delulu,” and “tradwife,” have been added to the online version of the Cambridge Dictionary this past year, according to the publisher, which announced this on Monday.
The Cambridge University Press noted that “tradwife,” a blend of “traditional” and “wife,” represents “an emerging, contentious trend on Instagram and TikTok that promotes conventional gender roles.”
The dictionary also faced the task of explaining “skibidi,” a term that gained popularity through internet memes, describing it as a word with “various interpretations ranging from positive to negative, or sometimes used without clear significance.”
A nonsensical term gained popularity through a YouTube channel named “Skibidi Toilet,” and it is linked to the aimless, “mind-numbing” material seen on social media platforms, which resonates with the predominantly online habits of Generation Alpha.
The dictionary describes “delulu,” which comes from the term “delusional,” as “holding beliefs that are false or untrue, often due to one’s own choice.” For instance, it referenced a 2025 address in parliament where Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “delulu without any solulu.”
“Rarely do we encounter terms such as ‘skibidi’ and ‘delulu’ being added to the Cambridge Dictionary,” remarked Colin McIntosh, who serves as the Lexical Program Manager at the Cambridge Dictionary.
we insert terms only when we believe they will endure. internet trends are influencing the english language, and this development is intriguing to witness and document in the dictionary.
Additional new expressions are “lewk,” which refers to an distinctive style of dress and gained popularity through RuPaul’s Drag Race, along with “inspo,” a contraction of inspiration.
The remote work trend has led to the creation of “mouse jiggers,” which are devices used to simulate activity when one isn’t actually working. Additionally, “forever chemicals” refer to synthetic substances that persist in the environment for extended periods, becoming more widely discussed as worries increase regarding the long-term effects of climate change on human and ecological well-being.
oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | aging, health, healthcare and medicine, life expectancy, society
TOKYO — Japan’s average life expectancy hit 85.2 years in 2021, marking an increase of 5.8 years compared to roughly three decades earlier. However, the duration lived with health problems as well as regional discrepancies have expanded, according to findings from a research group.
In a
study
Published online on March 20 in The Lancet Public Health, one of Britain’s prestigious journals affiliated with The Lancet, a research group comprising scientists from Keio University examined statistics sourced from the Vital Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Survey, along with previous studies focusing on disease rates. They calculated individual averages for life expectancy and associated metrics per prefecture independently. Their findings led them to propose innovative societal strategies aimed at fostering healthier communities characterized by extended lifespans.
The study indicated that average life expectancy climbed from 79.4 years in 1990 to 85.2 years in 2021, whereas healthy life expectancy rose from 69.4 years to 73.8 years. Consequently, the duration of living with health problems extended by 1.4 years, totaling 11.3 years.
All numbers have been rounded to one decimal point. Unlike national metrics, healthy life expectancy demonstrates the extent and influence of disease occurrence.
In 1990, Okinawa boasted the highest average life expectancy at 80.6 years, whereas Osaka reported the lowest at 78.2 years, showing a discrepancy of 2.3 years. Fast forward to 2021, every prefecture experienced an increase in longevity; however, the disparity expanded slightly to 2.9 years. At this time, Shiga led with an impressive 86.3-year life span, followed distantly by Aomori which stood at 83.4 years—the top and bottom ends of the spectrum, respectively.
Death rates, apart from those caused by significant age-related conditions such as strokes, heart disease, and gastric cancers, dropped by around 2% each year between 1990 and 2005, but this decline slowed down to approximately 1.1% per year from 2015 to 2021.
The team observed that although medicine has made great strides, a comprehensive strategy incorporating improved social services should complement medical treatment. Concerning regional inequalities, Shuhei Nomura, a distinguished professor at Keio University with expertise in global health, remarked, “If areas known for their long lifespans can guide us—by effectively distributing healthcare resources and promoting healthy living habits—the discrepancies might diminish.”
(Originally written in Japanese by Ryo Watanabe from the Lifestyle, Science & Environment News Department)
oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | government, politics, politics and government, society, young people
The Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has advocated for increased regulation of the activities undertaken by youth within the nation.
On Sunday, Murkomen said that the youth should not be permitted to “act as they please.”
“They should allow Gen Z to speak freely; let them express themselves as they wish. Uncontrolled freedom can be perilous for our society and our children,” he stated.
Murkomen implored parents to lead their children onto righteous pathways, highlighting the crucial role of parental duty in molding young individuals.
Addressing the congregation during the church service and the 8th-anniversary celebrations of AIC Makueni, North Imenti in Meru County, the Cabinet Secretary spoke.
stated that young individuals ought not to be permitted to keep harassing leaders on social media platforms.
In January, President William Ruto similarly appealed to parents, encouraging them to teach their children strong moral principles.
He spoke as young people increasingly took part in online activism against the Kenya Kwanza government.
Ruto advocated for a comprehensive societal effort to oversee children and address what he referred to as “social problems and ethical deterioration.”
“We need to adopt a comprehensive societal strategy, ensuring that both governmental bodies and religious organizations play their roles,” he stated during the commissioning of the KMTC at the Kerio Valley campus.
Parents should be central figures, ensuring their children attend classes and guiding them to develop strong characters. This way, we can prevent them from being influenced by those who might lead them astray and produce individuals detrimental to our country.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has previously stressed the significance of young people possessing strong moral values and having positive role models within their communities.
“Some of our younger individuals possess remarkable gifts, talents, and inventive ideas, yet they resist being guided by others, believing they have mastered everything and everyone else has nothing valuable to teach,” he stated.
You cannot impart knowledge to those who believe they possess all answers, as this mindset is perilous. Regardless of your innate abilities or talents, accepting guidance from others is essential; there are no shortcuts. This is a fundamental aspect of existence recognized across various faiths, ideologies, and cultural traditions.
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oleh admin | Mar 26, 2025 | children and families, popular culture, society, young people, youth
Adolescence is the
Netflix
shows captivating audiences worldwide, everyone drawn into the story of the 13-year-old boy charged with murdering a fellow female student. However, alongside this, it also leads to
powerful watching
, the program casts an alarming spotlight on the troubling impact of social media and chauvinist male content creators on young males.
The previous week, ex-England coach Sir
Gareth Southgate
used the
BBC
‘s esteemed Richard Dimbleby Lecture to criticize “heartless, deceitful, and harmful influencers” exploiting
young men
Online. Instead, he advocated for robust male role models and secure, tangible environments such as community centers for young people.
young people
to flourish and grow.
Omar Akhtar, who works with young people, conducts sessions for teens aged between 13 and 19 at Mahdlo, an OnSide Youth Zone located in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Manchester
The youth center, among the 15 such centers across the country, boasts nearly 3,000 members. Sir Gareth dropped by earlier this month during his research for his upcoming BBC speech.
READ MORE:
All you need to understand about Season 2 of Adolescence and why it might not succeed
Omar, who has over seven years of experience working with teens, mentioned, “I got chills watching ‘Adolescence.’” He explained that the series’ themes and messages were incredibly potent and brought back numerous recollections of conversations he’s had with the youth he interacts with daily, particularly regarding their experiences growing up under the impact of social media.
This series makes for quite an engaging viewing experience, and parents might have to exercise discretion. However, both teenagers and their parents ought to contemplate watching this because it addresses numerous significant matters. It was delightful having Sir Gareth at our youth center, witnessing a broader discussion emerge from the themes he has brought up.
In this segment, Omar discusses five key points that all parents who have viewed “Adolescence” should be aware of when bringing up teenage sons.
1. Patience is key
From what I’ve observed, boys generally tend to be more reserved when discussing issues that concern them compared to girls. In my role as a youth worker, we’re taught to connect with each young individual based on their current state, invest time in understanding them better, discover their passions, and establish a bond grounded in shared respect and trust. A teenage boy probably won’t immediately share his concerns just because you ask him ‘What’s bothering you?’ Show your genuine interest and care for both who he is and his viewpoints, and subsequently provide him ample time and room to express his emotions.
2. Find an activity
Discovering an activity you both enjoy, such as taking a stroll in a park or the countryside, preparing a meal together in your kitchen, or even playing a round of billiards, can help ease conversations around tough topics. Adolescents often find direct eye contact uncomfortable during serious discussions, which is why engaging in activities like walking alongside one another or cooking side-by-side tends to facilitate more open dialogue compared to facing each other seated at a desk or table. In my role as a youth worker, I encourage teenage boys at our club to participate in enjoyable and energetic pursuits—be it through team sports, scaling the climbing wall, or testing their skills with
boxing
Head to the ring or hit the gym. This can be an excellent method to strengthen your bond and alleviate stress from conversations they may find challenging.
3. It is essential to have male role models.
It’s crucial for adolescent males to have genuine, dependable adult male figures in their lives who exemplify positivity and openness. These mentors may include educators, relatives, youth counselors, or athletic trainers. The youths we engage often lack paternal influences growing up; consequently, before joining our clubs, many do not encounter any significant male role models. Discussing private matters with mothers can feel uncomfortable for these teens, leading them to suppress their feelings. As a result, they tend to withdraw socially and rely more heavily on digital devices like smartphones and platforms such as social media. Inspired by the Andy’s Man Club initiative from last year, we established ‘Guy Time’ sessions within our youth centers. During these times, designated areas were reserved specifically for boys to converse freely with male staff members, enjoy meals together, participate in recreational activities, and unwind. This program proved highly successful and remains an integral part of our offerings moving forward.
4. Listen closely
If a teenager guy shares something with you, make an effort to set aside your personal judgments or biases and simply pay attention. It can be easy to want to cut them off or get sidetracked by things like phone calls, texts, little brothers or sisters, or other distractions vying for your focus. Even though we offer many programs and great amenities here, what the teenagers I interact with value the most is having our undivided time and concentration without interruptions.
5. Real-life is best
Phones and
gaming
Are an integral component of every adolescent boy’s life; however, they should not dominate entirely. According to OnSide’s Generation Isolation study, among teenagers who frequently engage with their mobile devices, over fifty percent express a desire for reduced usage yet feel uncertain about achieving this change. Promoting involvement in sports teams, extracurricular clubs, community engagements, and youth centers assists young males in cultivating self-assurance, interpersonal abilities, forging friendships, and honing leadership qualities. This is evident daily within our sport programs as well as through our center’s teenage young leaders, who assist in mentoring younger kids. Such competencies pave the path toward adult independence, which cannot be fully acquired solely via screens.
See
www.onsideyouthzones.org
for more information.
oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | culture, faith and religion, news, religion, society
KUALA LUMPUR – The World #QuranHour 2025 successfully brought together Muslims from around the globe for contemplation and recitation of Surah Al-Saff, a passage rich with profound messages relevant to our current times.
The event, initiated by the founder of Warisan Ummah Ikhlas Foundation (WUIF), Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub, celebrated its tenth anniversary with an emphatic plea for solidarity and resilience among Muslims.
At the event held today, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Religious Affairs, Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, emphasized the importance of this year’s theme. The focus was on ‘bunyan marsus,’ which refers to building a strong and well-organized structure.
Al-Saff refers to lines or formations, and in verse four of this surah, the idea of ‘bunyan marsus’ is emphasized, representing a strong and well-structured arrangement.
“This theme holds significant importance, particularly in our current situation, as it emphasizes the need for solidarity and fortitude within the Muslim community,” he stated to journalists during the World #QuranHour 2025 event conducted at the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Mosque of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Gombak today.
Na’im stressed that Surah Al-Saff ought to act as a guiding principle for leaders, ‘umara’ (rulers), ‘ulama’ (scholars), and the whole Muslim community.
He mentioned that the purpose of the event was to encourage people to return to reading the Quran, fostering unity and camaraderie particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
He additionally highlighted the link between the theme and the challenges encountered by individuals in Palestine, notably those in Gaza.
The message conveyed through “Bunyan Marsus”—a term signifying robust organization—is a potent appeal urging Muslims across the globe to come together in safeguarding Palestinian rights and battling against their subjugation by Zionist forces.
“This is precisely why unity and solidarity, drawing inspiration from Surah Al-Saff, have been selected as the main theme for World Quran Hour 2025,” he stated.
This year, World Quran Hour 2025 was themed around ‘Preserving the Ummah,’ highlighting the significance of solidarity in maintaining Islamic faith under Allah SWT.
The 10th edition of the World Quran Hour 2025 program gathered numerous participants via in-person presence at the primary location, live TV transmissions, and online streaming.
Moreover, this year’s event saw registrations from 1,370 sites within the nation, alongside 25 venues located in 19 different foreign nations.
oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | happiness, politics, society, welfare, world
Finland has been crowned the globe’s happiest nation for eight years running, as stated in the World Happiness Report 2025.
Specialists point out that easy access to natural areas and an effective social support network contribute to this.
This is followed by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.
These nations consistently achieve top scores in indicators such as social support, trust, and general well-being.
The World Happiness Report polled over 100,000 individuals across 140 nations and regions.
“Contentment in Finland isn’t defined by unceasing happiness but rather by a feeling of safety, trust, and equilibrium in everyday living. This satisfaction stems from the assurance that help is available whenever required, be it via robust social welfare systems, superior educational opportunities, or proximity to natural environments,” stated Miika Mäkitalo, CEO of
HappyOrNot
, a Finnish firm that assists companies gauge customer contentment.
Mäkitalo added: “In our community, we uphold principles of equity and environmental stewardship, fostering a setting where individuals receive support and can flourish. By implementing policies like extensive paternity leave and accessible early childhood care, we guarantee that households enjoy economic stability along with ample opportunities to bond with offspring, underscoring a broader dedication to health and harmony between professional duties and personal life.”
Eating together and having someone to count on
Communities where individuals often have meal-sharing experiences tend to exhibit greater levels of happiness and stronger social support systems.
The sole EU nation appearing in the upper echelon is Poland, where individuals partake in over 10 communal meals each week on average.
In contrast, Estonia sits at the bottom of the list, with residents reporting just 2.7 shared meals per week.
Individuals residing solo tend to be unhappier.
In Europe, households comprising four to five individuals show the greatest degrees of happiness.
Nevertheless, loneliness amongst younger individuals is increasing, with 19% stating they have nobody to depend on — this marks a 39% rise from what was seen in 2006.
A lot of young people often undervalue their friends’ ability to understand and share feelings, causing them to shy away from forming connections and losing chances for significant bonds.
Deeds of compassion saw an upsurge during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to be 10% higher than before the outbreak.
It seems that donating and volunteering are more prevalent in Central and Eastern Europe, whereas sharing tangible assets is more frequent in Western Europe.
The current year’s report encourages us to focus on factors beyond conventional measures such as health and wealth. Surprisingly, activities like sharing meals and having trust in others emerge as more significant indicators of happiness than anticipated,” stated Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, who directs Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre and co-edits the World Happiness Report. “Amidst today’s climate of social distancing and political division, it becomes essential to discover methods to gather individuals at one table once again—this action is vital for both personal and communal well-being.
