How a teenager had 30 cosmetic procedures without showing ID
Getty Images By the time Sarah was 17, she had spent £15,000 on 30 cosmetic procedures without having to prove her age. Sarah – not her real name – developed anorexia in her early teens and was treated successfully at an eating disorder clinic. But then her obsession over food changed to one over her […]
How a Twitter clone heralded a no-code boom
Alamy No-code technology enables up those with job descriptions that fall well outside tech to quickly develop powerful, functional apps (Credit: Alamy) What happens when developing apps doesn’t require any coding skills at all? One technology is opening up a famously opaque industry, which could help level the tech playing field. Many people who quit […]
Swifts shaking things up in Women’s Premiership
“It gives every young girl in this country who’s playing football something to aim for. It shows you that it can be done and that it can be done through our league. You don’t need to go away at 13 or 14, you can play your football here, come through our youth internationals and play […]
the imports hit by Trump’s tariffs
Reuters This week hundreds of US business leaders will head to Washington DC in a bid to convince the Trump administration not to impose additional tariffs on imported Chinese goods. The White House has already increased charges on $34bn (£26.4bn) worth of Chinese products, and is set to impose tariffs on a further $16bn (£12.4bn) […]
How top esports talents are plucked from obscurity
Getty Images With the popularity of esports exploding in India and improving tech infrastructure, a new generation of players hope that gaming will change their lives. When Meet Maheshkumar Brahmbhatt started gaming at the age of 15, the odds were against him becoming one of India’s top esports players. He had enthusiasm and raw talent […]
Trump renews China tariff threats ahead of G20 summit
Getty Images US President Donald Trump has said he is likely to go ahead with a hike on tariffs currently imposed on Chinese goods. The comments to the Wall Street Journal come as he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of this week’s G20 summit. The tariffs would be raised […]
Prince Harry says life in US what Diana would have wanted for him
Prince Harry said his life in the US is what his mother Princess Diana would have “wanted” for him. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to Montecito, California four years ago, after announcing they would step back as senior royals and work to become financially independent. Speaking to Andrew Sorkin at The New York […]
Bug eat bug – controlling pests with other insects
The Brazilian firm that breeds wasps that are released over crops to control pest insects It is not a job for someone who is scared of creepy crawlies. The team of laboratory workers are busy collecting the eggs laid by thousands of bugs in large plastic containers. They have to shake and brush away the […]
The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party
Getty Images Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rise is a symbol of the progressive insurgency in the party The first year and a half of Donald Trump’s presidency has been rough on American progressives. With nationwide mid-terms drawing near, however, they’re feeling a flicker of something rarely experienced in the 633 days since election night 2016. Hope. Tom […]
The rise of the multibillion-dollar corporate campus
Getty Images Tech giants like Apple are building vastly expensive headquarters – but university-style spaces have been used by companies for decades, write Agustin Chevez and DJ Huppatz. This was the thought Mae Holland had on her first tour of The Circle’s campus. The landscaping, exercise classes, cafeteria and entertainers had Mae’s head spinning. Compared […]