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Could the UK’s disposable vape ban fuel a new black market?
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in the UK from June 1st of next year. But this new legislation does not prohibit imports of the devices, raising concerns about a potential black market for vapes emerging across the country. Disposable vapes are not just an environment nightmare, they are a long-term threat to public health. As of 2024, around 5.6 million adults in the UK vape, which...
Opinion – the United Nations is powerless in a globalised world
Growing up, we believed that the UN was a mighty force formed to protect our universal human rights above all. Based on recent global events, many feel that the organisation is becoming powerless. The United Nations, founded in the aftermath of World War II, was designed to prevent future conflicts and foster global cooperation. Despite its great successes in ending conflicts, maintaining peace, and providing aid across the world, the organisation’s...
skincare, social justice + the sex recession
in fact, everything IS connected. What’s up everybody? It’s Tuesday again. Can you believe it? Will I ever stop being surprised at the way time just goes on and on? If I told you I was feeling inspired this week, I’d be lying. That said, curating this newsletter and delving into all its hot topics has injected some sparkle into my day… so I’m extremely pleased to share it with you. Let’s...
angel vs. devil
if nothing matters, why bother? We make around 45 million choices throughout our lifetime. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re bad, and sometimes, they’re really, really bad. But I’m willing to bet that most decisions we consider ‘bad’ aren’t always enough to alter the course of our lives. Most ‘bad decisions’ are really just stupid ones, driven by emotion and made in the heat of the moment – a one-off...
Liam Payne’s death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls
Last night, the internet exploded with tributes after news broke about the former One Direction star’s untimely death. In the few weeks before, social media users had been driving a hate campaign against him. Celebrity deaths typically elicit a strong emotional reaction from fans in digital spaces. In the case of musicians, their name trends on social media almost instantly while their streaming numbers soar well beyond their average within days. As...
all pretty girls do is eat + buy dupes
at least it seems that way on the internet Hello to you all! Hopefully this newsletter has reached you in good spirits. There’s a lot of overwhelming stuff going on in the world at the moment, so hopefully this can offer a dose of entertainment, intrigue, or at the very least, some positivity. This week we’re highlighting news in the world of fashion, as well as digital trends – including a few...
Investing in women’s health could save the UK economy £11bn each year
A new report conducted in the UK estimates that the national government loses more than £10 billion annually due to women missing work because of unresolved health issues. It’s an unfortunate truth that women’s health has been overlooked for centuries, leaving major gaps in our medical understanding about the different illnesses and diseases that affect us. In most parts of the world, this lax attitude towards women’s health continues today. Women’s...
Climate change will make this species more vulnerable to ship collisions
A new study suggests that endangered whale sharks will soon abandon their normal habitats due to rapidly warming oceans. This change will place them on directly in line with major shipping routes. The climate crisis is having a profound impact on our planet and all living beings on it, including marine animals. As global ocean temperatures rise, biologists and marine scientists are noticing a series of changes taking place. Coral reefs...
sipping chilled reds + calling kamala daddy
oh no she didn't Hello there lovely people! Hopefully seeing this Tuesday newsletter land in your inbox adds some much-needed sunshine to your day. This week, we’re tucking into the details about a brand new dating app, exploring some very exciting discoveries in biology, uncovering rising wine and marketing trends, plus much much more. ❤️🔥 Love & other drugs New dating app ‘Breeze’...
The race to discover and protect Earth’s hidden plants
Scientists warn that thousands of potentially life-saving plants may vanish due to extinction before they can be documented or protected. In a world obsessed with technological innovations and scientific breakthroughs, many of Earth’s natural ecosystems have been taken for granted. A new study led by Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens suggests that there are an estimated 100,000 plant species which remain undiscovered. It's also likely that they are on the...
