Brands are increasingly using political messaging to appeal to ethical consumers. But as campaigns grow more visible, so do accusations of performative activism and consumer fatigue
Living with chronic pain, Laura turned to gardening at her local allotment and discovered how working outdoors could strengthen her body and calm her mind.
The business of desire: Why romance sells
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From Jane Austen to Wattpad, romance is the most popular genre worldwide, particularly among women. But what does its global dominance say about the emotional economies we inhabit?
Toy collecting has become a serious passion for a growing number of adults – now referred to as kidults. We explore why adults are turning back to their childhoods.
Ground-breaking war exhibition finishes its run
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Inside the Imperial War Museum’s exhibition confronting sexual violence in conflict. Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict is finishing its six-month…
The 69th BFI London Film Festival concluded this weekend with record-breaking momentum, attracting global talent and a new wave of film enthusiasts.
Cass Sunstein, author of Nudge discusses the release of his new book Manipulation.
Gaza: The Story of a Genocide
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In the wake of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a panel of Palestinian writers gathered at EartH Hackney to celebrate the launch of a landmark anthology Gaza: The Story of a Genocide.
Millions cut off after Amazon’s outage
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Online shopping, streaming services, and even vital backend functions for other well-known websites have all been disrupted by a significant outage.
Narcissistic Reflections on a Queer Childhood
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A bold, funny, and heartfelt solo musical comedy by Kit Ford that explores the complexities of growing up queer and trans.