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Grokipedia is a flop-ipedia + Lily Allen sets music’s new tea-spilling standard
DRAG HIM!!!!! Boys and girls, it’s good to see you here! There’s something so nice about newsletter day rolling around again. Perhaps it’s because I really lock in to discover stories I hope our lovely readers will find interesting, or perhaps it’s because summarising them in a way that offers an entertaining yet comprehensive understanding is both challenging and fun. Maybe it’s both. Either way, if you’re reading this, I’m so...
Have body-shamers made Nelly Furtado want to stop performing live?
Last week, Canadian singer Nelly Furtado announced on social media that she would ‘step away from performance for the foreseeable future’ after returning from a seven-year hiatus. Fans are speculating that body-shamers may have caused her to make the decision. Throughout her career, Canadian singer Nelly Furtado has graced her fans with some absolute timeless bangers. From her Grammy winning debut single ‘I’m Like a Bird’ to more upbeat tracks...
Science says Hurricane Melissa’s strength fuelled by climate change
The ‘monster storm’ tearing through the Caribbean has been supercharged by abnormally warm sea temperatures caused by human-induced climate change, scientists agree. Time and time again, scientists and environmental activists have warned that climate change will result in stronger storms and more unpredictable weather patterns. They’ve also warned that the communities least responsible for climate change would likely bear the majority brunt of its consequences. That truth has become more evident...
gen z is done with explicit media + why chatGPT should not be your therapist
(AI is also not your friend) Helloooo everyone and welcome back to another newsletter! Spooky season is upon us, so let’s savour it well before the inevitable wave of the holiday decor is thrust upon us at the strike of midnight on November 1st. I’ve already seen quite a few creative Halloween costumes online (my fave being Louvre robbers in plastic diamond tiaras and fake gold chains), but if you have...
Spotify users cancel memberships over ICE recruitment ads
The streaming platform has found itself in hot water again, with long-time members announcing they will be terminating their memberships after hearing recruitment ads for the controversial US agency ICE. Swedish streaming giant Spotify has landed itself in a series of controversies over the last year or so, but the most recent development may just be the last straw for many. The latest round of drama has seen social media users...
gen z’s global anti-government revolution + why men are seeking partners with ‘a touch of the tism’
it's all happening thanks to the internet Hello hello, and welcome back to another newsletter :) It seems the weeks are just flying by lately, so I hope you’re as happy to hear from me as I am to be writing once again! In this week’s edition, we’re showcasing some of the latest and greatest news in culture, fashion, economics, and more. To give you a sneak peek: young people are toppling...
did I just agree with Putin?
the west is falling, the future is in asia Before you freak out and think I’ve been radicalised by a raging dictator, I’m pretty sure the only thing me and Vladimir Putin truly have in common (besides us both being Libras, a commonality worth rebuking) is that I, too, believe the future of the world’s economic prosperity and social harmony lies in Asia. In recent months, Putin has repeatedly been taunting...
the mind-bending power of fiction + drake’s defamation denied
they not like us, your honour Hey hey hey! How’s everyone doing? It’s Tuesday and you know what that means… it’s time for another round of our newsletter ✨ We’ve got news in culture, tech, health + wellness, as well as a bit of important news to keep you up to date and in the loop. That includes: how reading fiction trains your ‘mind-reading’ skills, Drake’s defamation case against Kendrick being dismissed,...
Scientists find clever new way to upcycle used coffee grounds
About 10 billion kilograms of coffee grounds are produced globally each year, the majority of which ends up rotting in landfill. Looking to address this huge waste issue, scientists have discovered that used coffee grounds could become a sustainable building material of the future. If you’ve ever worked in a café or restaurant, you’ll know how quickly a tray of used coffee grounds can pile up to the point of...
Christiano Ronaldo becomes world’s first billionaire footballer
CR7 has officially become the world’s first billionaire footballer. Though he’s made much of his wealth by being a superhuman at the sport, his approach to branding and business is largely to thank – and it’s setting a new standard for the world’s biggest stars. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Christiano Ronaldo has become the world’s first billionaire footballer with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion USD. Given...
