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Rihanna donates $15 million to climate justice organisations
Once again, Rihanna has proved that she is indeed a queen by donating $15 million to climate activism. Barbados native and billionaire baddie Rihanna has just pledged millions of dollars to climate justice organisations in the United States and the Caribbean. Through her charity, the Clara Lionel Foundation, $15 million USD will be donated to 18 initiatives primarily led by women, young people, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ communities working on climate...
We need to talk about fashionβs current obsession with balaclavas
The face-obscuring wintertime fashion accessory is having a moment, but many argue that jumping on the trend requires having a specific level of privilege. Itβs the end of January, and guess what? Itβs still freezing outside. Enter, the balaclava ΒΒβ a sock for your head. Designed to slide over your skull and neck to keep out cold air, while also covering part (if not all) of your face aside from the...
Trees that survived the dinosaur extinction are now in serious danger
Once abundant all over the world, the rare cycad plant is now considered a luxury status symbol. As a result, the species is being poached to the brink of extinction. Expensive watches and flashy sportscars are sure fire ways to exhibit your financial success to the world β but how about planting a tree in your front garden? More specifically, what if it was the worldβs longest surviving seed-bearing plant? The...
βThe Puppet Masterβ proves mental health’s importance in the legal system
Fans of true crime everywhere are tuning into a new three-part series released on Netflix called 'The Puppet Master'. The show, while focused on a story about fraud, emphasises how important our understanding of mental health truly is. If thereβs any TV genre that can band society together in collective astonishment, itβs true crime. Netflix has churned out dozens of documentaries of this nature over the years, but the platformβs first...
How AI can lead to verbal abuse and unhealthy attachments
Smartphone app Replika is enabling users to find companionship in artificially intelligent chatbots. But what happens when the human emotion of users gets in the way of keeping things casual?Β Itβs getting a little too real in the world of tech right now. The recent and rapid expansion of the metaverse, together with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR), have brought forward serious questions about human behaviour and...
Is a four-day work week the future of the UK?
At least thirty major companies are trialling a four-day work week without reduction in pay for their employees. Will it stick? Letβs face it, the pandemic has drastically changed the way we look at and operate within the labour force. Years of government enforced work-from-home orders have brought to light the money saved from fewer commutes, the additional hours that could be spent at home with family, and positive environmental effects...
Thriving coral reef is newly discovered off Tahitiβs coast
A pristine coral reef has been discovered in the South Pacific Ocean. It appears to be flourishing, despite the current biodiversity crisis caused by climate change. Itβs almost Friday, so you know what that means? Time for some good news to catapult us into weekend mode. A massive reef made up of rose shaped corals has been found off the coast of Tahiti. Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific...
Thousands of students walk out of classrooms amid Omicron surge
The UK might be past the height of Omicronβs presence, but across the pond, numbers are climbing steadily. Without proper protective measures in place, students of all ages are refusing to stay in classrooms. Β As coronavirus cases slowly fell and vaccination rates rose, students around the world have embraced a return to in-person learning after almost two years of online lessons. Remote learning has presented innumerable challenges for those involved...
Undersea volcano eruption triggers tsunami in Tonga
On Saturday, a massive explosion was heard across the south Pacific. An undersea volcano called Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Haβapai erupted violently, triggering tsunami warnings for all surrounding coastlines. This weekend, Mother Earth reminded us whoβs really in control. An undersea volcano located northeast of New Zealand and southeast of Fiji erupted unexpectedly, causing magma, volcanic ash, and smoke to rise quickly from beneath the oceanβs surface. Though the geyser has been somewhat active in recent...
Opinion β Saying goodbye to travel restrictions is the right call
At risk of being blackballed in the early stages of my writing career, Iβm putting forward my opinion on why travel restrictions should remain a thing of the past. If youβre still paying attention to coronavirus news two years on, youβll know PM Boris Johnson has decided to shorten quarantine periods, scrap predeparture and day two arrival tests, and abandon new local lockdown measures all together. And while these decisions were...
