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smoking kills + pop-up thrills
are cigarettes back?
Ello chaps! 
We’re back again with another newsletter, one I’m feeling super good about. This one feels spicier than usual, well-seasoned one might say, and chock full of interesting reads that I know you’ll find worthwhile.
That said, we’re covering a lot of ground, including cigarette smoking’s revival and some decent advice on approaching the (tough) decision to have children. We’re also exploring the hectic US election, the...
Space travel might be worse for human health than scientists thought
New research by a British non-profit suggests that the health consequences of being in space may be more serious than originally believed. As far as suitable environments go, space in pretty uninhabitable. Not only does it lack oxygen, but the atmosphere is either far too hot or far too cold for humans to survive in without help from special suits and space stations. Even when provided these forms of protection, astronauts...
Tiny urban forests are having a hugely positive impact
With one in three people in England lacking access to nature-rich spaces, this micro-foresting method is being deployed to change that. Have you heard of the Miyawaki foresting method? It’s a Japanese-style tree-planting technique that involves placing a strategically diverse group of native woodland trees within a small area of land. The goal is to choose species that will work together in harmony, growing over time into a bustling micro-forest. Growing...
selfish shoppers + swarvoski crystals
shine bright like a diamante Hey BOO! It’s Halloween week and I don’t know what’s scarier – the lack of fancy dress costumes in London, the hot mess that is the upcoming US election, or the fact that Artificial Intelligence is permeating literally every corner of our lives lately. We’re covering the downsides of AI in Spotify and on Medium, exploring Swarovski’s reason for summoning Ariana Grande in its latest campaign, and...
Is ‘little treat’ culture sabotaging your financial future?
Coping with the stressors of everyday life isn't easy, but is rewarding ourselves with a little treat anytime we complete a task really necessary? In recent years, a tantalising trend has taken hold of the internet. It's been celebrated on TikTok, showcased in memes, and glorified in comfortingly relatable social media posts. I'm talking about ‘little treat’ culture, whose message is simple: go on, buy yourself a little something nice! Perhaps a...
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...
