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Opinion – Why assuming celebrities are pregnant is damaging
Though watching our favourite celebrities venture into motherhood is both exciting and weirdly humanising, can sensationalising their pregnancies be damaging? Society has had a fascination with Hollywood couples for as long as celebrities have existed, but where our adoration really takes hold is when they’re expecting a child together. In recent months many beloved icons have coupled up, gotten engaged, or made the decision to become parents. Kravis (Kourtney & Travis),...
Is ‘main character energy’ pushing us further into self-absorption?
It might be easy to feel like we are the brightest glowing star in this experience called life, but taking main character syndrome to the extreme can be detrimental. It seems like everywhere you look these days somebody is telling you to be a little more selfish. Instagram is filled with quotes like ‘put yourself first’ and ‘be your own best friend’, despite science reiterating time and time again...
Jamaica demands colonial reparations from UK ahead of Royal visit
Ahead of Prince William and Kate’s visit to Jamaica, over one hundred local leaders have demanded financial reparations from Britain with protestors taking to the streets in agreement. The British Monarchy’s rule over island nations has come under growing scrutiny as many of these countries consider cutting their historical ties with the Royal family. Just hours before Prince William and Kate stepped off their private jet for their visit in Jamaica,...
New fast fashion brand aims to rival SHEIN
Chinese e-commerce brand Alibaba is looking to cash in on our insatiable desire for low-priced clothing by opening its business to the world of fashion. You know what the world really needs? Another fast fashion company, said no one ever. Yet here we are. In recent months, Alibaba – the Chinese e-commerce giant responsible for companies like AliExpress and the digital payment service Alipay – launched a new fast fashion company called...
Deepfakes now a political weapon in the Ukrainian war
The use of deepfakes in politics has insofar been rare. But in the last week, two deepfakes related to the war in Ukraine have emerged online. Just days ago, a doctored video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began making rounds on social media. It also found its way onto a local live news channel and website after being uploaded by hackers. Over the minute long video, Ukraine’s President appears to tell...
TikTok’s face tape trend has been newly co-signed by a major star
Next up on the list of questionable TikTok trends is using tape to achieve a temporary face lift or to prevent the formation of wrinkles while asleep. But is it legit? Scroll on TikTok and you’ll stumble upon beauty hacks ranging from traditional to taboo, helpful to downright dangerous, or anything from understated makeup looks, full-on glam, and everywhere in between. For many, concealing fine lines or a poor night’s sleep...
The Great Barrier Reef experiences sixth mass bleaching event
Last year, scientists said that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef couldn’t survive another bleaching event. According to experts in the field, it’s happening right now. After the mass coral bleaching event of 2020, marine biologists said that another coral bleaching event could cause irreversible, long-term damage to the Great Barrier Reef. Scientists had hoped that cooler temperatures caused by La Niña conditions would prevent it from happening on a wide scale this...
New cyberflashing law to give senders of unsolicited nudes jail time
Cyberflashing will now be considered a criminal offence in the UK and Wales. Offenders risk being punished with the same maximum sentence as indecent exposure. The UK and Wales are cracking down on cyberflashing with a new bill that will land perpetrators up to two years in jail. Cyberflashing is a kind of sexual harassment made possible by mobile phones, social media, dating apps, and wireless image sharing features on smartphones...
Four sustainable design companies to watch out for this year
From carbon positive public seating, recycled surfboard tables, to papier-mâché guitars & repurposed plastic furniture – we’re rounding up some of the most innovative sustainable designs yet. It’s no secret that humans have historically neglected sustainability and longevity when creating designs for public spaces, appliances, and home furniture. Our affinity for ‘fast furniture’ has resulted in more than 12 million tons of cheap, unrecyclable homeware being sent to landfill by...
UK watchdog to expose fashion brands guilty of greenwashing
The Competition and Markets Authority is preparing to name and shame high street clothing companies selling ‘sustainable’ clothing at a premium price. We might think we’re doing the right thing by heading straight for the ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘sustainable’ section of popular clothing shops when looking to buy a new outfit. But with so many brands accused of greenwashing in recent years, how can we trust that retailers are actually sourcing ethical...
