Spotify has announced it will perform age checks for UK users if it suspects you’re under 13 (which is Spotify’s minimum age requirement), but many listeners aged over 18 have already reported being asked to verify their age as well. The change comes as part after the introduction of the...
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After being asked to decide on the proper interpretation of the words “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on April 16th. Lord Hodge told the court: “The unanimous decision of this court is that the terms … refer to...
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When you hear the word ‘environmentalist’, what do you picture? Someone chaining themselves to a tree or holding up protest signs in a hemp shirt? It’s possible you picture a privileged, young, white teenager when you hear this term. These images – some exaggerated, others rooted in real movements –...
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At some point in your life – likely during exam season – you’ve probably found yourself sprawled out on the floor of your home staring at the ceiling, wondering how life got to this point. Or maybe you’ve seen it on social media: people dramatically flopping onto the ground as...
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The Trump administration is planning to implement significant changes to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) along with a 25% cut to its 2026 budget, according to a draft memo released by the White House. The proposal would also slash science budgets at NASA, dismantling key climate research efforts...
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Donald Trump has demanded that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) deny grants to projects promoting gender ideology, leading to consequent protests and legal action. The NEA, supposedly an independent agency of the United States federal government, offers support and funding for projects exhibiting artistic excellence. Yet, American theatre...
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Students moving back to Warwick after the spring break have had their travel nightmares confirmed after details of the A46 road closure were confirmed. The road, which is a key route connecting campus to Leamington Spa and Coventry, will be closed from 8pm on Friday 11 April until 6am on...
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Eight miles of protected Amazon rainforest are being decimated to build a road for the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, in November this year. The new four-lane highway aims to ease traffic to the city, which will host more than 50,000 people – including world leaders – at the...
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The FIA and F1 have confirmed that General Motors (GM) will get a spot on the grid next year, and will be naming their new team after the luxury Cadillac brand. Cadillac are the first new team to join the fray since Haas in 2016, ending a period of 10...
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The 2025 Brit Awards ceremony took place on March 1 at The O2 Arena in London, with Jack Whitehall hosting the ceremony for the fifth time. Los Angeles has the Grammys, New York has the MTV Video Music Awards, and London, of course, has the Brits. Despite having less prestige...
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on 8 March. On this day, we recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. The day calls for action to accelerate women’s equality and provides a platform to educate and raise awareness. It also calls for positive change...
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is held annually on 8 March. It marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality, providing a platform to educate and raise awareness about women’s equality, call for positive change, and fundraise for women-focused charities. Yet, in recent years, the day has faced criticism for...
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Samah Tabba notes the recent controversy surrounding Kanye West.
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