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Gen Z spending - Baby boomers spending - Consumer trends 2026 - Deloitte Gen Z survey - IMF dataGen Z and boomers are spending more alike
Rising prices and sustained inflation is narrowing differences in how generations spend, as households prioritize essentials and lower cost alternatives.By The Beiruter -
Joya Khairallah - Alexa Mina - Lebanese women athletes - Powerlifting Lebanon - Olympic weightlifting LebanonTwo Lebanese women lifting their country higher
Lebanese women like Joya Khairallah and Alexa Mina are redefining strength through powerlifting and weightlifting, breaking records and barriers on the global stage.
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Elsa Kahwaji - Lebanon skiing - Alpine ski champion - Lebanese athletes - Winter Olympics 2030The 15-year-old Lebanese ski champion
At just 15, Elsa Kahwaji is redefining Lebanese alpine skiing, balancing sacrifice and ambition as she sets her sights on international competition and the Olympics.
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Mental health Arab world - Lebanon startups - Elggo Relief - Areeka Care - AI mental healthLebanese platforms redefining mental health in the Arab world
Lebanese-founded platforms are reshaping mental health care in the Arab world by offering culturally relevant, accessible support across schools and the diaspora.
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Displaced communities Lebanon - Displaced children Lebanon war - Israel Hezbollah conflict - Displaced families - Lebanon displaced crisis - World Central Kitchen - Souk el Tayeb kitchen - Lebanon NGOsFeeding at scale in Lebanon’s war
As displacement surpasses one million, a coordinated network of local kitchens and aid groups is delivering meals at scale across Lebanon, even as financial strain threatens its sustainability.By The Beiruter -
White phosphorus Lebanon - Chemical weapons impact - Environmental contamination - Soil pollution Lebanon - Health effects phosphorusWhite phosphorus in the Lebanon-Israel war
White phosphorus use in Lebanon poses severe long-term risks to human health, agriculture, and the environment.
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Digital reading - Gen Z reading habits - Online learning - Fragmented attention - Interactive contentBeyond the book: The new language of reading
Reading is evolving into a fast, interactive, and multi-dimensional digital experience that is reshaping how the new generation absorbs and processes knowledge.
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Easter Lebanon - Orthodox vs Catholic Easter - Julian vs Gregorian calendar - Christian traditions Lebanon - First Council of NicaeaWhy there are two Easters
In Lebanon, Easter is celebrated twice as different Christian communities follow separate calendars, reflecting a shared faith expressed through parallel traditions.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Jerusalem - Holy Land - Christianity - Palestinian ChristiansThe Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Faith and survival in Jerusalem
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains a sacred site shaped by centuries of conflict, where faith, power, and restricted access continue to collide in 2026.
By Jenna Geagea
