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Japan's hikikomori (social recluses) population is aging, with the average age now 36.9 years old. The article reframes hikikomori from a youth problem to a crisis affecting middle-aged adults and their elderly parents who serve as caregivers.

IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) has launched a new regional youth-led platform in Nairobi focused on climate change mitigation and food system resilience across Eastern Africa. The initiative positions young people as central stakeholders in climate policy and agricultural adaptation efforts.

The Hill reports on President Trump signing a proclamation related to the Presidential Fitness Test during a live White House event. The proclamation follows an executive order Trump signed last July to reinstate the test, which had replaced the Presidential Youth Fitness Program in 2013.

Trump plans to sign a presidential memorandum restoring a competitive fitness test for students, reversing an Obama-era youth health policy. The move is framed as part of a broader health initiative. The article provides minimal detail about the policy change itself.

Meta announced it will deploy advanced AI to identify and remove users under 13 from its platforms, framing this as a child safety measure. The announcement comes amid legal and congressional scrutiny of Meta's approach to youth protection.

Fox News reports that Gen Z is attending Catholic churches in NYC at higher rates than older generations, with parishes experiencing increased young adult participation through youth groups and social events. The article frames this as part of a broader 'conversion boom' among younger Americans.