UK investigation finds companies greenwashing despite warnings
An investigation by Greenpeace UKβs βUnearthedβ journalism unit has found that several companies are still greenwashing despite warnings from the UKβs Advertising Standards Agency (ASA). Greenwashing is still ongoing in the UK, an investigation by Greenpeace UKβs journalism unit βUnearthedβ has found. According to a report by The Guardian,...
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Dutch climate campaigners vow to take Shell to court again
Originally arguing that Shell should reduce its emissions by 45% in line with the Paris climate agreement, Dutch climate non-profit Milieudefensie has vowed to take Shell to court for a second time in quick succession. If at first you donβt succeed, try, try, and try again. Abiding by this mantra, Dutch...
US firm DoorDash to buy UKβs Deliveroo for Β£2.9 billion
The food giant DoorDash is set to purchase Deliveroo for Β£2.9 billion. The two companies together will be operating in over 40 countries and serving 50 million customers each month. The UKβs Deliveroo is to be purchased by the US food company DoorDash. The new deal is valued at...
Documentary by BBC Africa Eye triggers national reflection in Kenya
A new round of political debate and public outrage has swept across Kenya in the wake of the release of the explosive BBC Africa Eye documentary βBlood Parliament.β BBC Africa Eye's new documentary 'Blood Parliament' delves into the chilling events of July 2024 amid protests against Kenyaβs contested Finance Bill....
This new anti-spiking stir stick might save your life
A discreet new device called Spikeless is fighting drink spiking one cocktail at a time.Β The greatest invention of 2025 might have arrived, albeit in an unlikely form. It might not be the latest iPhone, but scientists have developed a new device that might just save your life the next...
Does the fall of Hooters prove the male gaze no longer pays?
The once-iconic restaurant chain has filed for bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles and shifting attitudes. For decades, Hooters stood as a monument to a very specific strain on American masculinity βΒ one that thrived on beer, buffalo wings, and a carefully cultivated, PG-13 version of objectification. The chain, founded in 1983, transformed...
Harvard promises free tuition to almost all of its studentsΒ
One of the worldβs most prestigious universities has taken a significant step toward overhauling the US higher-education system.Β Will other institutions follow suit?Β For a school synonymous with privilege, Harvard University has announced a wildly democratic move to cut almost all tuition fees. Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, all qualifying students will be able to attend the college free of charge. Given that around 86% of US households earn less...
23andMe DNA testing company files for bankruptcy protection
After going public in 2021, 23andMe has now filed for bankruptcy protection. The company faced a lawsuit last year that claimed customer information was not adequately protected. If youβre from the UK, thereβs a high likelihood that either you or a relative has used 23andMe in the past ten or fifteen years. 23andMe offers various different services to better understand your health or family history using sample DNA. Customers simply...
Why are laptops being banned from cafΓ©s everywhere?
βNo laptopsβ signs are appearing in coffee shops with increasing frequency, much to the dismay of individuals who want a place to work outside the office and home. Are bans on laptops in cafΓ©s justified, or are we about to lose yet another valuable third space?Β Β Upon a recent visit to the newly opened coffee shop in my south London neighbourhood, I noticed a sign stuck to one of the...
Celebrities promos go big on pay-to-pray app βHallowβ
Hallow is a Catholic app designed to help people meditate and pray. It sits among the most popular platforms on the Google Store thanks to a slew of promos from some seriously famous faces. So you desire salvation? Time to subscribe. If you havenβt heard of Hallow before, itβs an app designed for those of the Catholic faith to assist in prayer or meditation sessions β and yes, it monetises spirituality. Since...
