{
  "id": 17460180,
  "title": "‘We’re doomed anyway’: young people disheartened about the future are splashing out on the present",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/were-doomed-anyway-young-people-disheartened-about-the-future-are",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T19:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/01/were-doomed-anyway-young-people-disheartened-about-the-future-are-splashing-out-on-the-present"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Spending $8 on a matcha every day seems worth it when the alternatives – like saving for a house – feel virtually unattainable An Tran treats herself to experiences like concerts and movie tickets. The 21-year-old Sydney law student, who is working towards paying her tuition fees, says many of her friends spend their spare money on matcha, Labubu toys and trending makeup items. Sign up for a…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}