Latest Stories from Jessica
Why is Trump trying to buy Greenland?
Trump isn’t even officially back in office yet, and he is already plotting to ‘buy Greenland’. While it may seem like a rogue venture, the Arctic nation is gradually becoming more and more attractive in the eyes of global leaders – and that’s all thanks to climate change. Contrary to what its name suggests, Greenland is not so green. Located in the Arctic, the country is made up of a...
new year + new trends
didn't see this one coming Happy new year to each and every one of you! I’ve been in Bermuda the last few weeks, spending the holidays with family and friends, which is why you might’ve noticed these e-mails coming in later than usual. The next time I write to you, I’ll be back in London with the team at Thred who I’ve missed so much. Hopefully the end of 2024 offered the...
decision-making, à la Libra
overwhelmed by choice, we're all libras now If you’re the kind of person who thinks star signs are nonsense, I bet you’d change your mind after seeing what happens when you tell a Libra to make a decision. Libras, as you may or may not know, are notorious for their indecisiveness. And despite being a member of this zodiac sign myself, I know that witnessing a person’s constant inability to...
Levi’s net-zero action plan gets scientists’ seal of approval
In efforts to cut company emissions and pollution by 2050, the denim brand Levi Strauss & Co. has announced its new climate transition plan detailing its road to net-zero. It’s no secret that the fashion industry is now one of the world’s most unsustainable, with textile waste, pollution, and greenwashing all being unfortunately common practices. Consumers have become more conscious of how their environmental impact is impacted by their shopping choices,...
A failing NHS is causing patients to self-diagnose and self-medicate
What happens when Googling your health symptoms and self-medicating is more efficient than getting a doctor’s appointment? Just ask the millions of people who depend on free healthcare services in the UK. Last year, medical patients in the UK claimed it was ‘easier to see the Pope than a doctor,’ and raged further when their long-awaited GP visits lasted less than five minutes. The NHS now says that average...
not your average ins + outs list
Here we are… the final day of the 2024. In the middle of this year, the Thred writers decided to embark on our Substack journey. We had no idea what we were getting into, nor did we anticipate how much we’d love it, but each of these unpredictable factors made it all the more exciting. Through our Tuesday newsletter and weekend Wildcard posts, we’ve been able to show you a different,...
Global cities set alcohol and firework bans ahead of New Year’s Eve
Hoping to ensure safer New Year celebrations for all, several global cities are introducing alcohol and firework bans, while others are closing off central areas altogether. December 31st is arguably the world’s biggest annual celebration, with friends and family gathering together to usher in the start of a new calendar year. Alcohol, fireworks, and excited crowds are all characteristic of end-of-year festivities, but the over-the-top celebrations we associate with New Year’s...
UK prisons hosting a record number of activists this Christmas
As many as forty people between the ages of 22 and 58 will be spending Christmas in UK prisons. This record-breaking figure is attributed to the high number of arrests at climate change protests and demonstrations related to Israel’s actions in Gaza. This year, a record-breaking number of UK protestors will be spending Christmas behind bars. With forty activists between the ages of 22 to 58 locked up across Britain in...
Opinion – social media platforms will see a mass exodus in 2025
Social media hasn’t been around for long, with the first platforms emerging less than thirty years ago. In this short time, they’ve become a breeding ground for annoying bots, rampant online hate, and the poor mental health of their users. Will they survive another year? By now, anyone with access to social media platforms will be well aware of the dangers they pose to our mental health. An ever-expanding mountain of...
your 2025 reading list
best reads from this year (and some from last year, too) I’ve heard a million times that becoming a great writer requires writing as much and as often as you can. While this is true, I believe reading as much and as often as you can – exposing yourself to new themes, writing styles, and vocabulary – can be just as useful. So, as all overly-optimistic Goodreads users do, I set out a...
