News avoidance has become huge internationally
The percentage of people who selectively avoid news has reportedly reached 39% globally. This is an increase of 10% in less than a decade. Blissful ignorance or doomscroll-induced anxiety? Pick your poison. It’s no secret that the state of the world is causing mass panic. Cost of living is on a...
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Jamie Laing raises £2 million for charity in ultramarathon challenge
The former Made In Chelsea star and current BBC Radio 1 DJ challenged himself to run five ultramarathons in five days for Comic Relief and Red Nose Day. He says he had never gone further than a 5k before starting. The BBC Radio 1 DJ and former Made In...
Harvard promises free tuition to almost all of its students
One of the world’s most prestigious universities has taken a significant step toward overhauling the US higher-education system. Will other institutions follow suit? 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...
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 you’re from the UK, there’s a high likelihood that either you or a relative has used 23andMe in the past ten...
Trump invokes 18th-century law to conduct mass deportations
President Donald Trump has yet again caused public outcry after he invoked a law that was enacted in the 18th century, outside its true purpose, to conduct the mass deportation of many undocumented migrants. A central theme in his political career, President Donald Trump’s distaste for immigrants has been made...
Why are laptops being banned from cafés everywhere?
‘No laptops’ 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 cafés justified, or are we about to lose yet another valuable third space? Upon a recent visit...
Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing
Ramadan, the 9th, and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is currently being observed by millions of Muslims. What does this look like across the world? Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, marking a time of spiritual renewal and devotion to faith. Muslims abstain from food, and yes, even water, for a month. Only eating before sunrise and after sunset. They break their fast during a prayer called...
Celebrities promos go big on pay-to-pray app ‘Hallow’
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 haven’t heard of Hallow before, it’s an app designed for those of the Catholic faith to assist in prayer or meditation sessions – and yes, it monetises spirituality. Since...
Who pays the price for natural disasters like Cyclone Alfred?
Race, class, and resilience continue to shape the climate crisis, as Australia’s East coast is hit by a deadly typhoon. In the early days of March, Australia’s east coast – home to the country’s most populous cities including Sydney and Brisbane – was hit by a storm that, despite being downgraded to a tropic low, left a significant trail of devastation in its path. Cyclone Alfred has resulted in widespread power...
Underwater ‘doorbell’ helping scientists to catch coral-eating fish
Scientists in Florida used cameras to identify three corallivorous fish species that ate 97% of the coral initially laid out as bait in a controlled experiment. This information will help to tackle the massive decline in Florida’s coral reef populations. Did you assume that doorbells were only for… well, doors? You thought wrong. Scientists in Florida are using underwater ‘doorbell’ cameras to monitor and identify certain types of fish that...
