Latest Stories from Jessica
beyond labubu + why thereβs porn on spotify now
you want it? you got it
Hey everyone!
Feels like so long since I last wrote to you. Dare I say⦠I missed you?
Last week the thred team attended Cannes Lions Festival in the south of France. We met some incredible people from all over the world, sat in on some insightful talks β Kai Cenat, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and Charlie Puth among them β and even found a bit of time...
Dutch government returns historical artworks looted from Nigeria
With countries increasingly reflecting on their colonial history, museums face a serious question: is it moral to keep historical artefacts that were taken in bad faith? More than 130 years after they were stolen by British troops, 119 Benin Bronzes have been repatriated by the Dutch government to their country of origin: Nigeria. Around the world, those campaigning for museums to return artifacts stolen during war and colonial conquests have celebrated...
What is the βGlobal March to Gazaβ?
Thousands of activists from across the globe are participating in The Global March to Gaza with the goal of pressuring world leaders to end Israelβs genocidal siege on the Strip. Around the world, support for Israelβs military siege on Gaza is tanking. Though millions of people have started speaking out, activists are springing into action to demand world leaders to stop the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe β even if it means travelling...
i think this is what they call imposter syndrome
you know it's real when you are who you think you are Iβd say I always wanted to be a writer, but for the sake of honesty, I should admit that I initially hoped my life would look more like a Britney Spears music video β well choreographed, a little raunchy, and obviously, covered head to toe in diamonds. Alas, I was only six years old at...
vibe coding + the power of βdressing uglyβ
i'm different, yeah i'm different
Hello and happy Tuesday!
This weekβs edition weβre giving you the scoop on βvibe coding,β AIβs increasingly manipulative tactics, the power of positive thinking, and why everyone is dressing on purpose lately. But thatβs not all, of course! Weβre serving up good news, essential Substack reads, and a new book rec you donβt wanna miss.
Letβs get into it!
Tech corner
βVibe codingβ is the...
Israel says 22 new illegal settlements will be built in occupied West Bank
The Israeli government has announced plans to establish 22 illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, in what officials say is deliberate attempt to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state. Despite looming sanctions from its international allies, the Israeli government has announced plans to build 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israeli defence minister Yisrael Katz led the motion, announcing that the new settlements intended to βprevent...
Scientists discover new marine species in the Southern Ocean
While exploring the Southern oceanβs deepest trench, scientists encountered hydrothermal vents, lush coral gardens, and more previously unseen marine species. While many of us grew up hearing spooky stories about giant squid lurking in the deepest parts of the ocean, scientists had never been able to confirm the existence of the largest of all β the βcolossal squidβ β until now. The 100-year search for the species ended last month...
on the βsmall platesβ scam + learning not to be a hater
is this a tapas restaurant TOO???
Good morning, good afternoon, and good NIGHT!
If youβre reading this, it means you made it through the start of another week, so congratulations! To celebrate, weβre serving up another weekly newsletterβ¦ I know, I know - itβs just what you needed.
In this edition, weβll explore a wide range of topics, from the rise of (scammy?) small plate restaurants to Gen Zβs baffling approach...
Is the spirit of youth lost on Gen Z?
whatever happened to 'young, wild, and free'? I awoke to the sound of blaring fire alarms, a home invasion, and a construction crew digging up the pavement outside. Wiping sleep from my eyes, it turned out that the fire alarm was my bedside clock, the invasion was my roommate banging on my door to check for signs of life, and the pounding I heard was actually coming from inside my head. The...
Whatβs the meaning behind TikTokβs βanti-propagandaβ trend?
From whole (or plant based) milk to conservativism and Gracie Abrams, young people are taking to social media to list off things they see as βpropagandaβ they refuse to fall for. What does it all mean? Youβd be forgiven for not fully understanding half the lingo you see online these days, with young people using βcode speakβ to express their thoughts on the internet at higher rates than ever...