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The Know Daily - Friday 8 November 2024

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Hanna Pham
November 08, 2024

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Happy Friday – Hanna here.

As an American, I feel the need to address the elephant in the room: it’s been a big week news-wise. Even if you’ve not been following the US election closely, the nonstop analysis and chatter is hard to avoid – and can leave you feeling pretty drained. 

So consider this your reminder to do something that brings you joy this weekend, whether that’s grabbing coffee with a dear friend or getting out into the fresh air ❤️ Read on for a skimmable headlines roundup, our fave culture recs and our best new finds from across the net.

Take care,

Hanna x
Staff writer

£9,535
The rate that university tuition fees in England will rise to next year.  

€9.90
The cost of a can of ‘fresh air’ from Lake Como in Italy.

35%
How many 8 to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time.

€80,000
The amount you could be paid for relocating to a remote Irish island.

UK NEWS

🚭 Smoking will be banned outside hospitals and schools – but the measure won’t apply to pub beer gardens. 

💰 The Bank of England cut interest rates for the second time this year.

🤩 Haggis, an endangered pygmy hippo, was born at Edinburgh Zoo 👇

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🇺🇸 Donald Trump was elected as the 47th US president. He will take office on 20 January 2025, succeeding Joe Biden. More analysis here.

🗳️ Governments around the world are poised for change: Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed; Israel’s Netanyahu fired his defence minister; and Ireland called a snap election.

🗻 Japan’s Mount Fuji saw its first snowfall after going through its longest snowless period since records began.

CULTURE

🎥 Emilia Pérez and The Substance are leading the charge in this year’s European Film Award nominations.

⛲ Rome’s Trevi Fountain is undergoing maintenance, so a small makeshift pool is serving as a replacement for coin throwing. 

🍌 A duct-taped banana could fetch up to $1.5m in a forthcoming auction.

WORK & INNOVATION

📉 Nintendo saw profits fall amid a slowdown in sales for its Switch console. 

🌾 Sunscreen particles can help protect rice during heatwaves, a new study found.

🥤 Coca-Cola is relaunching the Mexican soft drinks brand Barrilitos in California and Texas.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🏃 5 minutes of daily exercise can help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.

🍃 An offshore wind farm in China – the country’s largest – went into operation.

🇺🇸 Reproductive rights were expanded or protected in 7 US states.

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🗞 Read: This piece from Vanity Fair, diving into Nora Ephron at the Movies, a new book celebrating the work of the groundbreaking writer-director – featuring plenty of autumnal style inspo 🍂

🎧 Listen: The best songs of the year so far, according to Time Out. From Charli XCX’s Brat to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, there’s been no shortage of bangers.

📺 Watch: The Old Man (Disney+), Born for the Spotlight (Netflix), Citadel Honey Bunny (Prime Video) and Paddington in Peru (out in cinemas now).

🧑‍🍳 Check out: How to cook the perfect…, which sees The Guardian’s Felicity Cloake try out a selection of popular recipes in search of perfect results.

Which pop star helped to register the most new voters in the US this year?
A) Taylor Swift
B) Ariana Grande
C) Sabrina Carpenter
Click here to play our updated weekly quiz!

We help you put your career goals first by highlighting purpose-driven jobs, flexible working options, female-founded environments and employers that truly champion mental health.

⭐Outdoor events company Wildkind 
⭐Women-led health and wellness brand Bare Biology 
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You’re all caught up! Have a great weekend 🥰

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