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Nasa astronauts return to Earth after months on ISS
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth safely after being stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months. Two Nasa astronauts that were stuck onboard the ISS for over nine months have been rescued and safely returned to Earth. They were left stranded in space in June 2024 after Boeing’s Starliner capsule failed due to technical issues. Four astronauts returned back down to Earth in...
Pepsi purchases soda startup Poppi for $1.6 billion USD
The drinks giant PepsiCo has purchased Poppi, a prebiotic soda startup company first founded in 2018. It is part of the company’s efforts to attract Gen Z customers. It looks as though Pepsi is entering the prebiotic soda market, a particularly attractive sector for Gen Z consumers. In a statement released this week, PepsiCo announced it was purchasing Poppi, a prebiotic soda startup company that was founded in 2018....
Justin Bieber says he feels ‘unqualified’ amidst media speculation
Following months of social media concern over his health, the singer Justin Bieber took to his Instagram to update fans on his mental wellbeing. He has also recently faced scrutiny from previous relations with high-profile industry figures. Justin Bieber has opened up about some of his recent mental health struggles amidst a wave of online speculation about his life. In an Instagram story, Bieber said he regarded himself as ‘unqualified...
Underwater ‘doorbell’ helping scientists to catch coral-eating fish
Scientists in Florida used cameras to identify three corallivorous fish species that ate 97% of the coral initially laid out as bait in a controlled experiment. This information will help to tackle the massive decline in Florida’s coral reef populations. Did you assume that doorbells were only for… well, doors? You thought wrong. Scientists in Florida are using underwater ‘doorbell’ cameras to monitor and identify certain types of fish that...
Meta stops promotion of negative book by previous employee
Facebook’s parent company has successfully blocked the promotion and future publishing of ‘Careless People’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a tell-all book about working for Zuckerberg. This past Wednesday, Meta won an emergency arbitration ruling to temporarily stop the promotion of ‘Careless People’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams. The book is a ‘tell-all’ style shakedown of the company from Sarah herself, a previous employee who worked as a director of global public policy for...
Gen Z and the masterful art of ‘taskmasking’
Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we’re looking at the apparent rise of ‘taskmasking’ in the work place and its ramifications for the hybrid office lifestyle. Plus, young people are using AI in schools to help them with coursework and the nuances of the LGBTQ+ community continue to be ignored in research and surveys. When the intensity of the pandemic first began to subside...
Xbox to launch AI gaming coach ‘Copilot’
Next month, Microsoft will be testing out its new AI coach called ‘Copilot.’ The assistant will be able to guide players through game installations, tutorials, and even provide extra strategy advice. AI continues to make waves and cause industry disruption. We recently wrote about how Activision is doubling down on the use of automated artwork in game advertisements and asset designs, leading to a backlash from gamers across the...
Doctors say slushies a danger to children under eight
Slushies are a popular, colourful drink in the UK and US. However, doctors say they contain glycerol which can cause children to lose consciousness if consumed too quickly. New research suggests that children under the age of eight should completely avoid slushy ice drinks. This is because they contain glycerol, which can make young people very ill and even lose consciousness. Cases of 21 young children in the UK and...
King Charles shares broadcast and playlist with Apple Music
As part of an effort to jump into new media, King Charles has broadcast ‘The King’s Music Room’ via Apple Music, sharing his favourite songs and a few anecdotes from his life. King Charles has collaborated with Apple Music to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025. ‘The King’s Music Room’ is a broadcast and song playlist. Touted as a celebration of music from across the world, King Charles picks his favourite tracks...
US to repurpose mobile app to allow ‘self-deportations’
The Trump Administration is set to repurpose CBP Home, an app originally intended to facilitate asylum appointments, in order to allow undocumented migrants to ‘self-deport.’ The Trump Administration has announced it will be reconfiguring an app called CBP Home to provide undocumented migrants a way to ‘self-report.’ US Customs and Bored Patrol says that this will be a way for individuals to leave the country without facing ‘harsher consequences.’ US officials...
