Walking really can change your life
If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, the answer might be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. I’m embarrassed to admit that the best thing I’ve done for my mental health recently has been the same thing most toddlers master by their second birthday. But here...
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‘Conception begins at erection’ and other abortion laws in America
A new bill proposed in Ohio would make it a crime for men to ejaculate without intending to have a baby. It's just the latest tightening of restrictions on reproductive rights in the US, which have faced a tumultuous history. June. A month named after Juno, the Roman goddess...
Why don’t Gen Z want to be managers?
New research suggests young people in the workforce are actively avoiding management roles. The trend is so widespread it has been labelled ‘conscious unbossing’. What’s causing it? For a long time, becoming a manager within a successful company was one of the most common career aspirations young people had. Achieving this...
Khaby Lame appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
The world’s most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, was recently appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children’s rights and addressing pressing humanitarian issues. UNICEF officially announced Lame’s appointment during an event in Dakar, Senegal, describing his journey from humble beginnings to a global icon - highlighting the spirit of...
Why has UK shoplifting reached a record high?
At a time when many Brits can’t afford to support themselves or their families, is it any surprise that in-store theft is on the rise? The news cycle seems to be preoccupied with updates regarding grocery prices and cost of living surges. Only yesterday I looked at my phone to...
Is the high cost of living diminishing our romantic prospects?
Now that everything costs more than it ever has, are our romantic relationships more impacted by class than those in a Jane Austen novel? If you’re at all aware of Jane Austen, even if you’ve never read one of her novels, I won't be giving away any spoilers by revealing...
Why did South Sudan ban social media recently?
Last week, the South Sudanese government imposed a social media ban in an effort to curb the circulation of violent content related to the ongoing violence against its nationals living in Sudan. South Sudanese authorities gave a 30-day ban on social media to control ongoing tensions between South Sudan and Sudan’s government. The social media ban was imposed after footage of South Sudanese nationals were shared on social media platforms being...
Opinion – ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos are entirely unappetizing
The trend of sharing our daily meals invites harmful diet tropes, unhealthy comparisons, and a general disillusionment with food. So why can’t we escape ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos? There’s a peculiar flavour to modern voyeurism, and it comes in the form of meal vlogging. Otherwise known as ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos, food content has emerged as social media’s answer to an appointment with the nutritionist,...
Exploring France’s new controversial immigration bill
The contentious bill introduces stricter regulations coupled with controversial statements on the matter by the nation’s Prime Minister, sparking concern about a potential right-wing agenda. The topic of immigration has always been a point of contention for many. Seen as a cause for pride in previous eras, it has become a cautionary tale in the modern world. Just recently, chaos erupted in France after Prime Minister François Bayrou called out...
A look at the regressive anti-diversity order signed by Trump
Diversity programs have been at the heart of corporate culture, providing opportunities to the marginalized. However, Trump’s new order is set to reverse generations worth of anti-discriminatory progress. Within the first week of taking office, President Donald Trump has managed to amass controversy and shock. On Inauguration Day, he signed 26 executive orders, setting a record compared to previous presidents. A day later, he signed another order that rocked the many...
