Gen Z is revitalizing Tumblr, finding it a refuge from influencer saturation and algorithm fatigue. The platform’s user base is now 50% Gen Z, with spikes in sign-ups during TikTok bans. Tumblr introduced new features like Communities and Tumblr TV, distinguishing itself from larger social media platforms. Gen Z’s nostalgia for the early internet drives a return to less algorithmic, more curated online experiences, emphasizing the value of smaller communities in enriching online interactions.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has drastically reduced its workforce by approximately 90%, leaving only about 200 employees. Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta outlined a shift in priorities, focusing on mortgages while deprioritizing consumer data, digital payments, medical debt, and student loans. Since early 2025, the CFPB has halted multiple cases initiated under President Biden's administration, and the Office of Management and Budget has indicated potential further reductions in the bureau's oversight activities. Full...
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