Latest Stories from Jessica
Opinion – society’s perception of wealth is shifting
The cost of living isn’t letting up, despite inflation tapering off. With everything more expensive than it’s ever been, young people are learning to value – and strive for – different things in life. To say that the global economy has shifted drastically over the last few years would be an understatement. Consumers are paying far more for essential items that are worse in quality than they’ve ever been,...
South Korean activists win climate case against their government
A judge has ruled South Korea’s current climate goals as ‘unconstitutional,’ securing a landmark victory for young environmental activists who launched the case. The first-of-its-kind case in South Asia could set a precedent for other nations in the region. Climate cases are popping up all over the world, but today’s ruling marks the first win of its kind to occur in South East Asia. South Korea’s government has been ordered by...
your skin is fine + kamala isn’t actually brat
maybe we're all getting too carried away
Good day to all you lovely people! 🌟
Off the back of a buzzing bank holiday weekend in London, there’s quite a lot to cover in today’s newsletter. Hope you’re all feeling well and ready to tuck into a more varied edition, covering a range of topics from music and beauty to AI and it’s impacts on our planet.
🎶 Music + pop culture
Can AI help determine when extreme weather is caused by climate change?
Heatwaves are becoming increasingly normal around the world, but not all of them are climate anomalies. Now, researchers have developed new low-cost AI system to help us understand the extent to which the climate crisis is to blame. It’s an undeniable fact that our planet is heating up, despite London’s chilly ‘summer’ weather begging to differ. Meteorologists declared 2023 ‘the hottest year in modern history’ and this year is...
parasocial relationships + political tensions
there is always too much going on. Hello honey! 🍯🐝 We’re back again with another Tuesday newsletter, and lucky for you all, I’ve been chronically online this weekend, which means this edition will be full of juicy juice. I’m willing to admit that it could also be complete garbage – but who doesn’t love a little shake up from time to time? Variety is the spice of life, after all. This week we’ll...
Can fans be mad at artists who delay releasing new material?
As fans of art (and creatives ourselves) we know the process of generating new material should never be rushed. Still, do we have a right to be annoyed when musicians constantly tease new work or disappear into the abyss without releasing anything new? Becoming a fan of musicians and artists is a journey unique to everyone, but it’s one often sparked by a specific project we feel a special connection...
Our changing climate is making humanitarian work more difficult
A new report by the humanitarian aid charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals the growing number of challenges workers face when trying to offer humanitarian aid around the world. While the climate crisis is one of the primary causes of humanitarian issues, it is now becoming an obstacle to providing relief and aid as it worsens. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a leading humanitarian organization, has issued a warning about the ‘double...
Do our emotions have value in the workplace?
Being called ‘emotional’ at work is rarely intended as a compliment, no matter your profession. But could paying closer attention to our emotional states actually enhance our careers? A growing number of experts seem to think so. For much of the 20th century, the ideal professional was seen as a figure of cool rationality – a person who could set aside their emotions to focus only on logic and productivity. This...
Is mukbang content dangerous for creators and audiences?
As mukbang creators raise the stakes of their eating to compete for audience attention online, experts are worried about the consequences this could have on the mental and physical wellbeing of both viewers and stars. Mukbang videos – livestreamed or prerecorded video content of creators eating food and chatting to an audience – first originated in South Korea. These videos typically feature a host sitting at a table lined with food,...
banksy stirs the pot + snow white apparently isn’t white enough
is artistic interpretation a crime these days? Happy Tuesday to you all! 🌟 If you’re reading this, I hope you’re having a scrumptious start to your week. Now that the summer Olympics is over, it seems we’re all turning our attention back to our favourite pastimes. For some, that means complaining on the internet about Disney’s live action remakes. For others it means a return to ‘doom spending’ or long nature walks...
