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Venting may not actually be good for reducing anger
A study involving 10,189 participants of a variety of ages, genders, cultures, and ethnicities showed that the key to curbing anger is reducing physiological arousal – not indulging in it by venting. From time to time, we all feel the urge to vent about a problem that’s been weighing heavy on our minds. My dearest colleagues could tell you about the numerous times I’ve asked: ‘can I just say something?’ paused...
Why is Foster’s Lager lowering its alcohol content even further?
Heineken UK, the company responsible for brewing of the iconic British beer Foster’s Lager, has announced it will be lowering the beverage’s alcohol content once again. Surprisingly, the decision isn’t entirely rooted in cost cutting. If you’re looking for a cheap pint in a UK pub, a glass of Foster’s Lager will usually fit the bill. That said, this choice might mean it takes a little longer to get your...
why we can’t stop saying ‘honestly’ + another celebrity beauty brand???
another line of products you can live without have entered the villa What’s gooooood, family? Just like that, it’s time for another Tuesday newsletter. This week’s edition kicks off with a bit of culture (how the internet has changed how we speak and the Malala vs. Greta Thunberg stan debate) before delving into stories about social change (a new documentary featuring IDF soldiers and protests over pollution in Dehli). As usual, we’ve...
World’s second-heaviest 24-hour rainfall recorded in Vietnam’s Hue
Vietnam’s ancient city of Hue is recovering from complete submersion after 1,739 millimetres of rain fell in just 24 hours. It was the highest amount of rainfall ever recorded in Vietnam, and the second largest daily total in the world. Central Vietnam has been hit with extremely bad weather as of late, with multiple typhoons and compounding storms rolling in from the South China Sea, bringing with them high winds...
SKIMS faces boycott after announcing store openings in Israel
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand SKIMS is facing boycotts and backlash after announcing it will be opening fifteen stores in Israel by 2026. Who would the Kardashians be without their controversies? That’s a rhetorical question really, but I’m sure most of us could agree on the answer. There's hardly a week that passes by without a new story about the family, and over the last year alone, its most famous member –...
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...
