snus happens… + so do dating scams
yes, even to gen z! Well, well, well… look who it is! We’re back again with another newsletter, maintaining the consistency of someone whose new years’ resolution involves getting real about going to the gym. Sure, we were off to a rocky start, but it is January after all, and we’ve now hit...
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uk lawmakers finally reckon with grok + gen z pines for 2016
check bro’s hard drive So you’re back again, huh? Fair dos. New year, same old YOU! But seriously, we’re happy to have your engagement, I mean clicks, I mean attention again. What’s it been six days… maybe seven? (I missed the memo on whether we’re doing that in 2026). Speaking of throwing...
how social media transforms our reading habits + why people are nicer than you think
the data proves it! Hello everyone! 🤩 Welcome back to another newsletter from the common thred. After two weeks of radio silence (our sincerest apologies), we’re back with a bang on this wonderful Tuesday. Compiling stories from around the world, as well as developments in culture, tech, and a sprinkle of positive news,...
the big perfume debate + pregnant robots?
in the words of nene leakes: it's getting weird Hey chat! 💬 You already know what time it is :) hope you’re feeling fresh and well this week, and that you’re staying warm with temperatures dropping suddenly all over the place! ❄️ This week we’ve got several interesting stories for you, two...
why we can’t stop saying ‘honestly’ + another celebrity beauty brand???
another line of products you can live without have entered the villa What’s gooooood, family? Just like that, it’s time for another Tuesday newsletter. This week’s edition kicks off with a bit of culture (how the internet has changed how we speak and the Malala vs. Greta Thunberg stan debate) before delving...
Grokipedia is a flop-ipedia + Lily Allen sets music’s new tea-spilling standard
DRAG HIM!!!!! Boys and girls, it’s good to see you here! There’s something so nice about newsletter day rolling around again. Perhaps it’s because I really lock in to discover stories I hope our lovely readers will find interesting, or perhaps it’s because summarising them in a way that offers an...
gen z is done with explicit media + why chatGPT should not be your therapist
(AI is also not your friend) Helloooo everyone and welcome back to another newsletter! Spooky season is upon us, so let’s savour it well before the inevitable wave of the holiday decor is thrust upon us at the strike of midnight on November 1st. I’ve already seen quite a few creative Halloween costumes online (my fave being Louvre robbers in plastic diamond tiaras and fake gold chains), but if you have...
gen z’s global anti-government revolution + why men are seeking partners with ‘a touch of the tism’
it's all happening thanks to the internet Hello hello, and welcome back to another newsletter :) It seems the weeks are just flying by lately, so I hope you’re as happy to hear from me as I am to be writing once again! In this week’s edition, we’re showcasing some of the latest and greatest news in culture, fashion, economics, and more. To give you a sneak peek: young people are toppling...
the mind-bending power of fiction + drake’s defamation denied
they not like us, your honour Hey hey hey! How’s everyone doing? It’s Tuesday and you know what that means… it’s time for another round of our newsletter ✨ We’ve got news in culture, tech, health + wellness, as well as a bit of important news to keep you up to date and in the loop. That includes: how reading fiction trains your ‘mind-reading’ skills, Drake’s defamation case against Kendrick being dismissed,...
watch your swag gap + bad bunny clap backs
plus greta thunberg's big boss moment Welcome back to another edition of our newsletter! We’ve officially entered spooky season, which is (in my humble opinion) one of the greatest times of year. 👻🎃 Eat as many candies and chocolates as you want, just don’t forget to brush ya teeth afterward or else they might fall out… and no one wants that. We got jack-o’-lanterns at home, ok? With that PSA out of...
