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Russ Cook completes mission to run the length of Africa
A story of almost insurmountable obstacles, Cook’s journey is an incredible reflection of the human spirit. But it’s already plagued by criticism not 24 hours past the finish line. If you run regularly, you’re part of just 20% of the population (17% for women). If you run a marathon, that statistic drops to 0.17%. But Russ Cook, known as the ‘Hardest Geezer’ to his 1 million Instagram followers, just completed...
Raphaël Varane’s honesty is a refreshing shift for football
The Manchester United player has opened up about the head injuries he sustained during games. Fans are commending him for an openness rarely found in the football industry. Football has become a far more inclusive and tolerant game in the past decade. At least across the UK, where racism and hooliganism have long plagued the fan culture. But the sport still struggles to embrace open discussions around wellbeing – whether...
Palmsy is the new anti-social media app feeding our tech addiction
With artificial likes and follows, Palmsy replicates the dopamine hits we receive from social media whilst protecting our private information. But are these projects doing more harm than good? Social media dominates nearly every interaction we partake in nowadays. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is still up for debate, but it hasn’t stopped apps from trying to save us from ourselves. From Calm to OFFTIME, tech companies...
Why are we still criticising women for sharing their fertility struggles?
Anne Hathaway revealed she suffered a miscarriage while playing a pregnant woman in 2015. The response proves taboos around womens’ health are still rife in 2024. In a new Vanity Fair interview, actor Anne Hathaway candidly revealed she had suffered a miscarriage in 2015 whilst playing a pregnant woman. The role, which was part of a one-woman stage performance, required Hathaway to ‘give birth on stage every night’ over the course...
Are Gen Z less tech savvy than previous generations?
Despite being the first ‘digitally native’ generation, studies suggest Gen Z are struggling with tech illiteracy. Young people are somewhat synonymous with technology; well, with the smartphone at least. From Facetune to Capcut, Gen Z are well equipped with social-first skills – many of them have even established successful internet careers before they leave school. But recent studies show that despite being the first ‘digitally native’ generation, Gen Z are struggling...
Canada’s cap on residents reflects mounting immigration concerns
For the first time, Canada has announced plans to reduce its share of temporary residents. The move highlights growing anti-immigration sentiment worldwide. Canada has long been somewhat of a haven for foreign visitors, whom it relies heavily on for economic growth. But in a major u-turn, the country has announced plans to scale back on its number of temporary residents in an effort to curb immigration levels. Outlined in a...
Opinion – Chioma Nnadi signals a changing media landscape
The journalist has become the first Black woman to hold British Vogue’s prestigious editor-in-chief position. Following in the footsteps of Edward Enninful, himself the first Black person to head up British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi has revealed her first issue of the magazine as editor-in-chief. She has already admitted Edward’s are big shoes to fill. Enninful was head of British Vogue for just over six years, after his promotion was announced...
UK school dinner disparity highlights wider socio-economic divide
Campaigners have argued children face a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to the quality of school meals. But as portions decrease and prices rise, school meals highlight the hurdles faced by parents amid a cost-of-living crisis. I’d hazard a guess that few of us look back fondly on our school dinners. From jacket potatoes to stodgy pasta, they weren’t always the tastiest meals. But many of us were extremely lucky...
Is ‘gimmick’ fashion sustainable?
Novelty and gimmick fashion is taking the internet by storm. But are these hyped products any good for the planet? Coperni may be a popular clothing brand, but the Parisian company tends to make headlines for its marketing gimmicks and technological innovations more than its clothes. I’m sure you’ve all seen that video of Bella Hadid’s spray painted dress. Well, that was the brainchild of Coperni’s design duo Arnauld Vaillant and...
F1 Sponsor under fire for misleading sustainability claims
Saudi Aramco and the Financial Times have been accused of greenwashing after claims made about sustainable fuels were cast in doubt. As concerns regarding climate change and environmental sustainability mount, corporations are under increased pressure to embrace and offer green initiatives. But this demand also exacerbates the risk of greenwashing, as the most unsustainable industries exploit consumer interests for their own gain and, ultimately, the planet’s detriment. The latest company to face...
