A diminishing appetite for booze has ushered in a new, downsized, era for the cocktail. It’s been reported for some time now that young people are drinking less. Our parent’s generation were privy to the 80s cocktail goldrush, whetted with Piña Coladas and Blue Lagoons. And millennials have held up...
Actor Lupita Nyong’o has faced backlash over her role as Helen of Troy in the upcoming film. But fury surrounding her casting says more about our narrow understanding of identity than our interest in historical accuracy. When Christopher Nolan, purveyor of the epic thriller and sprawling cinematic project, announced he...
In recent months, the option of freely using the internet has become increasingly difficult to achieve in Gabon as a result of new digital regulations. Under 16s are now prohibited from creating personal accounts. During the past year, the internet has seen increasingly strict limitations and restrictions. The initial temporary...
New reports show rural areas and independent businesses across the country are being targeted. Britain’s shoplifting crisis is no longer limited to city-centre supermarkets or high street convenience stores. Increasingly, it has spread into rural areas, affecting farm shops, independent retailers and small family-run businesses. New research from commercial insurer NFU...
so… that was fucking mental I’m a little late to the party, but last night I went to see Obsession. My God, am I glad I did. It edges out both It Follows and Weapons for me as far as modern high-concept horror goes, and sits comfy amongst Blumhouse’s very best. It...
Britain’s ‘smoke-free generation’ law may save lives, but it also reveals a government legislating for habits young people have largely grown out of. The British government has hailed its generational smoking ban as a landmark public health intervention. Anyone born after 1st January 2009 will never legally be able...
In a major blow to climate action, the nation’s Justice Minister announced a legislation to ban citizens from suing companies for climate change damage. In 2016, the Paris Climate Agreement was signed, marking a landmark moment in global cooperation on climate change. Yet, a decade later, the agreement appears to...
An investigation by Vulture has claimed that underground agencies, often living on closed platforms like Discord, are paying ordinary people to post clips and create artificial hype around everything from Justin Bieber to skincare brands. Is every trend and social media conversation secretly being manipulated by stealth marketing? What if everything you...
Kristoffer Borgli’s 'The Drama' is less about cinematic clout and more an intelligent rumination on the systematic factors that situate us in the wrong place at the wrong time. On top of this, it offers an exercise in morality to determine, ultimately, how your morals lie with who you...
James Murdoch, the son of famed media mogul Rupert Murdoch, has announced a deal to purchase New York Magazine from Vox Media. He will also acquire Vox’s news site and podcast network. Son of Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, has announced a new deal with Vox Media worth $300 million...
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.
Maxwell Frost became the first Gen Z member of US Congress at 25. He’s already organising around gun violence prevention, young voter engagement, and climate policy.
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