The young leaders tackling the world’s toughest challenges
Andrea Neri (Credit: Andrea Neri) Over the last three months, we’ve featured 10 young innovators changing the world for the better. What can they tell us about their journeys, and the inspiration behind their ideas? Cheryl Ingles (Credit: Cheryl Ingles) In recent weeks we’ve featured entrepreneurs and inventors under 30 from across the globe. We […]
Doncaster Rovers Belles: The shocking demotion of a Women’s Super League founder
Centre-back Izzy Trevillion was part of the Belles academy 10 years ago when the demotion occurred. Now 20 and a first-team player, she says there is still an added weight which comes with the Belles name. “There is a bit of added pressure because we came from the top of the top, literally one of […]
Celeste, Joy Crookes and Beabadoobee nominated for Brits rising star award
BBC The 2020 nominees are (L-R): Celeste, Beabadoobee and Joy Crookes A trio of female artists has been nominated for the Brits rising star award, given to acts the music industry predicts will find success next year. Celeste, Joy Crookes and Beabadoobee form the class of 2020, hoping to follow in the footsteps of past […]
Egypt’s Red Sea resort that’s making waves
Orascom Hotels Management El Gouna partnered with the Egyptian Ministries of Tourism and Economic to launch the Green Star Hotel Initiative (Credit: Orascom Hotels Management) On the shore of the Red Sea, the forward-thinking town of El Gouna was founded with a mission: to do its part to protect the environment. As I sat under […]
Doja Cat denies ‘stripping for white supremacists’ and using racist insults
RCA Records The singer is currently in the top 10 with her breakout single Say So Pop star Doja Cat has denied taking part in racist conversations online, and apologised for a song that appeared to mock victims of police brutality. The star took to Instagram to address several accusations, including the suggestion she had […]
How your smart home devices can be turned against you
Getty Images Some public health experts are concerned about how new technology in our homes can be used for domestic abuse (Credit: Getty Images) They can make our lives easier and more convenient, but can devices such as smart light bulbs and voice-controlled assistants also be used against someone as a form of domestic abuse? […]
Liverpool 0-3 Everton: Blues spoil rivals’ Anfield WSL return
Everton ruined Merseyside rivals Liverpool’s day at Anfield and picked up their first win of the Women’s Super League season. Defender Megan Finnigan gave Everton an early lead when she sent a header past goalkeeper Rachael Laws. The Blues were dominant and made it 2-0 when Jess Park coolly shifted the ball onto her left […]
‘Business casual’ attire around the world
Many Japanese executives have shed the traditional suit in favour of a more casual look. (Brent Winebrenner/LPI) Do your homework before you pack to avoid the potential embarrassment of over- or under-dressing at a business casual function in another city or country. “Two of my least favourite words in the English language are ‘business casual’ […]
Arsenal 5-0 Manchester City: Brilliant Gunners sweep past visitors to go top
Arsenal reaffirmed their title credentials with a classy 5-0 win over Manchester City at Meadow Park to go top of the Women’s Super League. Vivianne Miedema opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Kim Little’s superb strike doubled the home side’s lead. Katie McCabe hit a thunderous third before Little’s second from the spot. […]
The problems with TikTok’s controversial ‘beauty filters’
Kellystrackofficial/TikTok The Tiktok user Kelly Strack with and without beauty filter (Credit: Kellystrackofficial/TikTok) Beauty filters like TikTok’s new Bold Glamour can transform people’s appearance, and the technology is now strikingly seamless. What can research tell us about the psychological consequences? When I came across my first “beauty filter” – technology designed to “improve” your appearance, […]