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Stay-at-home girlfriends: why Gen Z are rejecting 'girlboss' cultureIn the Spotlight 'Soft girl' trend reflects disillusionment with the corporate ladder but has 'huge financial risks'
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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'Applejuiceification': the illusion of choice?Under the Radar Shoppers have been surprised to discover the high percentage of apple juice in many soft drinks and smoothies
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Covid four years on: have we got over the pandemic?Today's Big Question Brits suffering from both lockdown nostalgia and collective trauma that refuses to go away
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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TikTok: an agent of Chinese propaganda?In the Spotlight US Senate to deliberate on bill that would ban the app or force its Chinese parent company to divest
By The Week UK Published
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A 'deplorable tactic': why film studios are pitting influencers against criticsTalking Points Movie bosses are increasingly prioritising 'social sentiment' over newspaper reviews
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Stanley tumbler craze is far more than a viral trend run amokIn the Spotlight The USA is doing what it does best
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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The Royal Caribbean nine-month cruise: real-life odyssey that became latest TikTok obsessionIn the Spotlight With wine stocks reportedly running low, and a social hierarchy developing, there is drama on the high seas
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Brianna Ghey: what court has heard about death of transgender teenThe Explainer The two teenage suspects each blame the other for the murder
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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From 'thunks' to mixed reality, the future of books is interactiveThe Explainer What is in store for literature in an increasingly digital world?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The most dangerous social media food challengesSocial media has a long history of encouraging people to do dangerous things for views
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Parents ‘smacking salmonella’ on kids’ foreheadsfeature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The 'girl dinner' TikTok trend has dieticians on edgeSpeed Read Is it a cute and relatable social media fad or a cover for disordered eating?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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NPC streamers are having a momentSpeed Read A look behind the viral TikTok trend that has the internet saying, "Mmm, ice cream so good"
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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TikToker turns up to his own funeralfeature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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