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Sabrina Carpenter facing criticism for latest album cover art
The singer and musician has received flack for her upcoming album artwork. Titled ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ the image shows her hair being pulled while she kneels on the ground. Sabrina Carpenter is set to release her new album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ on August 29th 2025. As part of her promotional rollout, she has shared the cover artwork on Instagram this week. It shows Sabrina on the floor, on her knees,...
Navigating the surprising religious boom of Gen Zers
Although the evidence is circumstantial and incomplete, many outlets have reported a rise in religious association from Gen Zers, especially young men. What’s causing the numbers to rise in both the UK and US and what could this mean for the future? For the last several decades, religious association and church attendance has been on the decline. As living standards increased and our priorities shifted further toward careers and independent success,...
Apple unveils ‘liquid glass’ UI design at WWDC 25
The announcement of a new UI design by Apple comes alongside a change in operating system names, as well as other upgrades for its iPhone and iPad products. Apple has announced and showcased a new ‘liquid glass’ UI design that will impact iPhones, iPads and Macs. As part of this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 25), the tech firm showed off new, reflective visual interface assets that aim to mimic...
Meta expected to invest $15 billion in Scale AI startup
Mark Zuckerberg is set to announce that Meta will be purchasing a 49% stake in Scale AI, a startup that specialises in data labelling and model evaluation. It is part of Meta’s plan to achieve ‘computerised superintelligence.’ Meta is looking to invest heavily into new AI applications. According to multiple reports, CEO Mark Zuckerberg looks set to announce a $15 billion USD investment in Scale AI, a startup that...
UK children have seen a dramatic decline in play say experts
According to a panel of experts, children in the UK are ‘sedentary, scrolling and alone.’ The Raising the Nation Play Commission report is calling for a new strategy involving £125 million in funding. A crisis could be looming for children in the UK, at least according to a panel of experts. Researchers spent over a year examining the play and childhoods of young people as part of the Raising the...
Sizewell C nuclear plant to receive £14 billion in UK funding
The UK government has said it will build a new Sizewell C nuclear plant on the Suffolk coast, pumping a considerable amount of cash into the project to get it off the ground. A fresh commitment to nuclear power has been announced by the UK government ahead of its ‘Spending Review’ later this week. According to a report by the BBC, over £14 billion will be pumped into the...
Microsoft reveals long-awaited portable ‘ROG Xbox Ally’ console
Just days after the release of Nintendo’s Switch 2, Xbox has announced its own third-party venture into the portable console market, dubbed the ‘ROG Xbox Ally.’ Microsoft has announced its new portable Xbox gaming device, made in partnership with hardware company ASUS. Called the ‘ROG Xbox Ally,’ this new machine will be able to play Xbox games and Game Pass titles on the go, and is very aesthetically similar...
New research development a step closer to HIV cure
Scientists have found a new way to force the HIV virus out of hiding inside human cells, which could reportedly bring us marginally closer to finding a cure. According to a report by The Guardian, it seems a major breakthrough in HIV research could bring us closer to a cure. One of the biggest obstacles in treating and researching HIV is the virus’s ability to ‘hide’ inside white blood cells. This...
the pressures of a hot summer
We’re fast approaching the start of the hot season. With festivals, holidays, nights out and travel aplenty, it can feel like you have to be your best self at all times. The real goal should be to push those pressures away. It might feel hard to believe if you’re currently in the UK, but the summer season has started. Despite the rain and gloomy forecast on our island this weekend, there...
TikTok blocks ‘skinnytok’ hashtag to curb harmful content
Popular short-form video platform TikTok has blocked searches for ‘skinnytok’ in an effort to reduce the popularity of potentially harmful content. The social media app is notorious for cultivating niche communities based on negative subject matter. TikTok has blocked users from searching for ‘skinnytok,’ a trending term that directs people toward content promoting unhealthy eating habits and disorders. People who use the hashtag will now be directed to mental health...
