Shane Gillis’ uninspired, unfunny SNL monologue proves sexist humour is still shaping our social norms. Forgive me for thinking that as a society we’d passed the point of giving men a platform to call women ‘whores’. Turns out we haven’t. Not only did Shane Gillis have free reign to do...
After surviving two doses of a drug intended to kill her, Christa Pike is at the centre of a high-profile legal battle that’s shone fresh light on the absurdity of humane execution. Last week, Christa Pike survived an attempt on her life. Now doctors at the Tennessee hospital where she’s...
vive la révolution Despite France being routinely mocked for waving the white flag in times of conflict, its teenage population wants all the smoke when it comes to warring its own government. Tabloid images of Parisian skies thick with tear gas and streets dotted with makeshift bonfires have become an almost...
Gamers have started mashing together different video games using AI tools. So far, we’ve seen Mario in Halo, Minecraft in Skyrim, and much more. Mind-bending results aside, the tech required to pull this off has some people worried about online security and digital infrastructure. Ever wondered what Super Mario 64...
this article was written in front of a live studio audience (my colleagues) Sitcoms have long been a television staple, with each generation having at least one defining show that remains a comfortable favourite. Gen Z, however, has no central programme to call its own. What gives? Creating a hit sitcom...
When it comes to social change in 2026, Gen Z has lost all the vim of yesteryear. When and where was this energy lost? Let’s break it down. In the late 2010s Gen Z was synonymous with social change, a broad catch-all term encapsulating the desire for a more equitable...
The new judge is dismantling diet culture with big bites and no nonsense. We need more of this on TV, now more than ever. I’ve always loved Nigella Lawson. I’m a fellow foodie, I’m a writer – which means I’ve devoured her written recipes as fervently as the dishes themselves...
Used clothes have been enabling people to refine their style and earn money. Now that thrift fashion is reaching new heights on the internet, who continues to benefit the most? In Nairobi, a second-hand jacket can either be on sale in the market or on social media with all the...
With Gen AI now capable of creating functional molecular structures, Google has come up with a new system to tackle imminent biosecurity risks that come with such innovations. Before modern AI, much of computational biology focused on storing, searching, and comparing biological data. Public databases allowed scientists to check whether...
Beauty pageants in the UK have had a rebrand. The stereotypical image of women parading around in bikinis, smiling until their cheeks hurt and answering some variation of ‘how would you achieve world peace?’ feels increasingly outdated. Today, pageantry sells something different. Confidence. Advocacy. Charity. Entrepreneurship. Empowerment. Contestants have platforms, careers,...
Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest ever Woman Grandmaster in chess at just 11, cementing her status as one of the sport’s most remarkable young talents.
Kane Parsons is A24’s youngest ever director at 20, turning his YouTube series ‘The Backrooms’ into a full blown mainstream horror movie for 2026.
Gout Gout is the fastest under 20 200m sprinter ever, breaking the world U20 record at just 18 years old.
Yara Shahidi has become one of Gen Z’s most recognisable activist voices, championing civic engagement, racial justice, and political education for young people.
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