Latest Stories from Jessica
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...
UK government plans to boost economy by loosening nightlife laws
In light of stagnated UK economic growth, the Labour government has announced a new plan to allow restaurants, pubs, and night clubs to stay open later. The UK’s Labour government has announced a new plan to allow businesses in England and Wales to stay open later with the aim of ‘boosting the British night out’ and revitalising the nation’s hospitality sector. If passed, the new proposal will allow pubs, clubs and...
watch your swag gap + bad bunny clap backs
plus greta thunberg's big boss moment Welcome back to another edition of our newsletter! We’ve officially entered spooky season, which is (in my humble opinion) one of the greatest times of year. 👻🎃 Eat as many candies and chocolates as you want, just don’t forget to brush ya teeth afterward or else they might fall out… and no one wants that. We got jack-o’-lanterns at home, ok? With that PSA out of...
European way of life is threatened by environmental degradation
Climate breakdown and wildlife loss are ‘ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy,’ says a new report published by EU officials. Soaring temperatures and melting glaciers may be the quintessential things that come to mind when people start to think about climate change, but natural consequences such as these only scratch the surface of what’s to come. The truth is, life in a warmer world will transform and threaten national economies, trade...
