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enough with ultra-rich TV characters + italian dockworkers stand with Gaza

enough with ultra-rich TV characters + italian dockworkers stand with Gaza

'we will shut all of europe down' Summer’s officially over (unless you’re in the Southern hemisphere, you lucky duck), so I’m here to brighten up your inbox with a little Tuesday newsletter. From vegan restaurants adding meat to the menu, to why everything on TV is so unrelatable right now, new scams by fake scientific journals, the drag of tracking all our hobbies via digital apps, and Italian dockworkers threatening to...

By London, UK
love island for virgins + how ozempic deletes desire

love island for virgins + how ozempic deletes desire

thou shalt not want... anything Hey everybody! Welcome back to another newsletter from us at the common thred. This edition is full up on stories you won’t want to miss – spanning culture (Love Island, but make it celibate), wellness (the truth about visiting the sauna), tech (the sale of OnlyFans is pending), and world news (Trump’s latest attempt at erasing Black History). Needless to say, there’s a lot to cover. I wanted to...

By London, UK
the politics of dating + what worries the world

the politics of dating + what worries the world

is everything political? Hey everyone! 😊 Welcome to another jam-packed newsletter from your favourite Gen Z trend trackers. As the summer nears its final weeks, we’re focusing further in on many of the world’s changing tides – especially the changes impacting Gen Z… from how they like to date, shop, drink, and more. On top of this, we’re outlining all the latest news in tech (including Elon Musk’s hissy fit over Grok’s...

By London, UK
a benefit concert for Gaza + why friends are the new family

a benefit concert for Gaza + why friends are the new family

mamacita? Hi everyone! Hope your week is off to a great start. I’m going to get right to things with a dose of honesty. Over the last 22 months, it’s been difficult to build weekly newsletters without wanting to draw attention to every news story coming out of Gaza. That’s why, in this newsletter, each section will include at least one article outlining ongoing events in Gaza, including rare doses of positive news....

By London, UK