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Sharks are vacating struggling reefs as oceans heat up
As ocean temperatures rise, sharks are starting to abandon degraded coral reefs. Researchers warn that this shift could have devastating effects on both endangered shark populations and the survival of the reefs. As the climate crisis intensifies and ocean temperatures rise, sharks are leaving their coral reef habitats for the open ocean. New research has documented this behavioural shift, which scientists say poses serious threats both to endangered sharks and to...
the internet will take your opinion now
everyone's a critic. Anytime I cook chicken for someone, I’m worried about killing them. I have a weird paranoia about accidentally giving people salmonella, even though this has never actually happened to me before. The worry persists even when I can see with both eyes that my chicken is cooked all the way through, and even though my doctor said I had 20/20 vision last time I got my eyes checked,...
A serial killer exhibition is coming to London this month
While documentaries and podcasts have been fulfilling society’s interest in true crime for a decade, a new exhibition in London will invite fans of the genre to explore genuine artefacts and recreated crime scenes from some of the world’s most notorious serial killer cases. As if people weren’t obsessed enough with true crime already, a new exhibition is coming to London to fuel humanity’s darkest fascinations further. Serial Killer: The...
summer is over + so are condoms
brat summer may be wrapping up, but young people aren’t. Hello, hello and welcome to our first September newsletter. 💫 If you’re reading from the US, hopefully Labour Day presented a much-needed break from the shock of Monday rolling around again. If you’re not… well, it sucks to suck. Writing from London, I’m right there with you. Based on your feedback, our previous edition was particularly enjoyable. As thred’s...
Why did TikTok ‘make’ you buy it?
Social media is no longer a place we go to connect with others. It’s a place where we go to learn, laugh, and most of all – to be marketed to. Let’s face it. TikTok is fueling overconsumption. Upon opening the app, users are ushered into a digital marketplace from anywhere, whether that be our bed, on public transport, or even (sorry boss) when bored at work. In just a few...
The Pokémon Sleep app hits one million users in Japan
The gamified sleeping tracker is helping incentivize people all over the world to get more shut-eye. One million of these users are now based in Japan. Getting enough sleep is important, but few of us actually get the number of hours we need. No worries though, there’s an app for everything these days. The global sleep app market is expected to reach a value of $2,755.2 million by the end...
Strikes begin after huge anti-government protests erupt in Israel
The Israeli government is facing pressure for not doing enough to retrieve hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Tel Aviv to protest on Sunday, while widespread labour strikes are planned for the rest of the week. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Sunday, demanding their government agree to a ceasefire in order...
Opinion – society’s perception of wealth is shifting
The cost of living isn’t letting up, despite inflation tapering off. With everything more expensive than it’s ever been, young people are learning to value – and strive for – different things in life. To say that the global economy has shifted drastically over the last few years would be an understatement. Consumers are paying far more for essential items that are worse in quality than they’ve ever been,...
South Korean activists win climate case against their government
A judge has ruled South Korea’s current climate goals as ‘unconstitutional,’ securing a landmark victory for young environmental activists who launched the case. The first-of-its-kind case in South Asia could set a precedent for other nations in the region. Climate cases are popping up all over the world, but today’s ruling marks the first win of its kind to occur in South East Asia. South Korea’s government has been ordered by...
your skin is fine + kamala isn’t actually brat
maybe we're all getting too carried away
Good day to all you lovely people! 🌟
Off the back of a buzzing bank holiday weekend in London, there’s quite a lot to cover in today’s newsletter. Hope you’re all feeling well and ready to tuck into a more varied edition, covering a range of topics from music and beauty to AI and it’s impacts on our planet.
🎶 Music + pop culture
