The Know Daily - Tuesday 14 October 2025

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Cameras have confirmed that beavers have returned to the Bronx River after being absent for years. This signals not just a win for wildlife lovers but a boost for the river’s ecosystem – where diversity is on the up with plants and animals thriving in one of New York City’s most urban waterways.

👩‍💻 Seasonal career switch-up 

Nearly half of UK professionals consider a complete career reinvention during the autumn months, according to new research.

What is career reinvention?
First off, it’s different from a job change. Reinvention means pressing reset on your professional life – moving into a new industry, learning fresh skills, or turning a side passion into your main gig. It’s about reshaping how you work, not just where. Think of it as a mid-career rebrand, built on the experience you already have.

Why now?
Post-pandemic priorities and the rise of flexible work have left many people questioning what they really want from their jobs. Plus rapid tech shifts, AI growth and skills shortages are encouraging more workers to explore new paths. Career experts say autumn is peak “re-evaluation season” – that natural back-to-school energy mixed with end-of-year reflection. And it’s not just younger workers: almost half of 45–54-year-olds and a quarter of over-55s are rethinking their path.

So, how do you do it?
Let’s break it down:
🧘‍♀️ Take time to reflect – what lights you up (and what doesn’t)?
📋 List your skills – you’ve probably got more transferable ones than you think.
💁‍♀️ Try things out – freelance, volunteer, or take a course to test the waters.
👯‍♀️ Network with intent – reach out to people in fields of interest. LinkedIn is your new bestie!
🌉 Build a bridge – you don’t have to leap; many reinvent step by step.

The bigger picture.
Reinvention isn’t just a trend – it’s becoming a normal part of working life. With people living and working longer, switching lanes once or twice is the new standard. Rather than sticking to one career for decades, more people are treating their working lives as chapters – evolving with their interests, values and the world around them. Whilst a full pivot may not be feasible for everyone, micro-shifts in your current job can also help give your career a refresh. 

📱 Socials age limit: The Danish government plans to ban social media use for under-15s, with parental permission possible from age 13.

• The bigger story: The proposal is part of Denmark’s broader push to protect children’s wellbeing online. At a recent informal meeting, 25 EU countries signed on to the “Jutland Declaration”, pledging stronger online child protection measures – including exploring stricter age verification tools – to complement existing rules.

🏃‍♀️ On the run: Strava, the 16-year-old fitness tracking app, is gearing up to go public amidst a boost in long-distance running.

👩‍👦 Cap scrap: A cabinet minister has hinted that the UK government will lift the two-child benefit cap.

🍂 Falling for you: It’s called “fall” for a reason… Here's why you should keep the fallen leaves on your garden.

🌌 Astro ambassadors: This new tourism initiative in India’s first dark sky reserve is helping locals make the cosmos their career.

🏠 Relieving renters: London is seeing a rental slowdown with average rents falling by £65 per month, according to a new report.

😎 Street cred: This neighbourhood has been named Europe's coolest by Time Out. Hint: you can also get the best chocolate there.

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