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Study shows Gen Z hide interests to seem cooler when dating
Research from Candy Crush Saga reveals that young people have concealed an interest from a date in fear of being judged. Dating can be hard, especially when you feel the need to hide your true self. Last year, half of Gen Zers admitted to hiding their true personality when away from social media, and a new study found that the same goes for your hobbies when seeing someone. A survey...
Study shows Gen Z less likely to discuss money worries
Research from Monzo shows young people are most likely to hide money worries when socialising. The cost-of-living crisis has affected many households in the UK. People are cutting back on essentials and prioritising how to spend their cash. One group affected by this are Gen Z. A new survey from digital bank Monzo reveals a surge in young people feeling uncomfortable talking about money. Of the 2,000 adults they asked in the...
Understanding earthquakes with a seismologist
After the Turkey-Syria earthquake, there have been many questions, concerns and conspiracies. To answer these questions, a seismologist might have some of the answers. It has been over two weeks since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and western Syria. Over 40,000 people have died in Turkey and more than 5,000 in Syria, and the toll is rising. People are still being searched for and rescued,...
US police have killed at least seven unarmed people this year
Since the start of the year, the US police have already killed half a dozen unarmed people. Last month, Tyre Nichols died from his injuries after five Memphis Police officers beat him during a traffic stop. Including Nichols, at least seven unarmed people have been killed by the police since the start of the year - at least three victims were black. According to the Mapping Police Violence database, the...
The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces is rising
Israeli forces have been attacking Palestinians since the end of the second world war, and the number keeps growing yearly. Israeli forces have killed 42 Palestinians since the start of 2023. 17-year-old Hamza Amjad al-Ashqar was killed after a bullet fired by Israeli forces hit his face during a raid in Nablus. On Monday, five Palestinians were killed, and three were injured by Israeli forces in a raid in Jericho,...
A deep dive into KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME
Logan Paul and KSI’s new drinks company became a success as soon as it hit UK stores. Is it really worth the hype, and how authentically involved are KSI and Logan? When Logan Paul and KSI announced they were collaborating to produce a hydration drink, fans were overjoyed to see two people who used to be boxing rivals become business partners. The two influencers came together to release PRIME Hydration,...
Suicide bomber kills 32 in mosque in Pakistan
At least 32 people have been killed, and almost 150 are injured after a suicide bomber struck a mosque in Pakistan. A Taliban suicide bomber detonated his vest while worshippers were just about to begin their afternoon prayers in northwest Pakistan, Peshawar. Worshippers included personnel of the police, army and bomb disposal squad, who are believed to have been the target of the attack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HexY90_9n8Y&ab_channel=TheTelegraph Peshawar police chief Muhammad Ijaz Khan told local...
Understanding the pain behind the ‘husband stitch’
When a woman gives birth, stitches are sometimes needed. Some doctors have given them an extra stitch to the vagina to make it ‘tighter’ for their male partners – in exchange for unwarranted consequences. After almost five years of struggling with infertility, Stefani was finally pregnant with her first child. Despite her pregnancy being filled with preterm labours and bed rest after 18 weeks, she gave birth to a baby...
A deep dive into nepotism in Bollywood
New York Magazine’s viral essay on Hollywood’s nepo baby boom has generated many thoughts and opinions on actors with famous parents. But there’s another realm of entertainment where nepotism is always at the forefront of conversations. Nate Jones’ anchor essay on nepo babies sparked conversations about star kids and their many advantages in the entertainment industry. But this conversation has always been happening in India about the Bollywood industry. “Many...
Should we mix politics and sports?
As Qatar hosts the football world cup this year, many people have one issue - where the game is being held. But should we keep political happenings away from the pitch? In 2010, Sepp Blatter, the then-president of FIFA announced that Qatar would host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. While FIFA was and still is indicted with accusations of corruption and ethics breaches, Qatar itself is being confronted over its...
