The Know Daily - Friday 11 April 2025

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Hello, hello!

Lynn here — back from Spain, slightly soggy and very sentimental. I recently took a trip with two of my dearest friends, Cam and Alizée. It wasn’t your typical girls’ getaway (although I did initially suggest spa robes and facials). But Cam had a better idea — a bigger idea.

Cam was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis two years ago, not long after her wedding. Since then, she’s taken on MS like an absolute force: learning, researching, trying treatments — basically earning a PhD in resilience. So when we talked about getting away, she didn’t want to rest. She wanted purpose. She wanted to walk — for herself, and for others🚶‍♀️

And so, we walked. We did 80km of the Camino de Santiago, from Santiago to Finisterre (which literally translates to “end of the earth” — dramatic, yes, but so was the rain). It poured for five days straight. Our shoes were soaked, our socks were worse, and our spirits? Weirdly high. There were laughs, deep chats, breathtaking views, and a powerful sense of “we’re doing this”.

We’re now £475 away from raising £10k for the MS Society, and every pound is being matched until 27 April by a very generous human. If you want to chip in or read more about our very damp adventure, here’s the link.

Also in today’s edition: your usual dose of news, things to know, and a few treats to carry you into the weekend 💖

Love,
Lynn
Co-founder

P.S. No newsletter next Friday — we’re off for the bank hols, but back in your inbox the week after!

UK NEWS

📱 Mobile phone use by students has been banned by many schools in England, according to a recent survey.

🎢 Universal is opening its first UK theme park in Bedford – here’s what we know so far.

🪧 Birmingham’s bin strike made headlines across the world as it entered its fifth week.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🇺🇸 The Trump administration pulled back on a full second wave of tariffs – here’s how it’s currently affecting the global economy.

🇰🇷 South Korea announced snap elections will take place in June to replace President Yoon Suk Yeol after he was removed from office.

🇪🇺 The EU plans to build gigafactories to develop next generation AI models, in an effort to “catch-up” with the US and China.

CULTURE

🎥 Cannes Film Festival announced its highly anticipated 2025 line-up.

🚆 London Liverpool Street Station – The UK’s biggest train station –  is getting a major makeover.

🤣 Saturday Night Live – the long-running American sketch comedy show – will soon have a British edition.

WORK & INNOVATION

🫀 Researchers developed the world’s smallest pacemaker – it has the potential to transform heart surgery.

🏭 Lego opened a new factory in Vietnam this week, which aims to be emissions-free by early next year.

👗 Prada is buying rival fashion brand Versace for nearly $1.4bn.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🦒 Life-sized animal puppets are trekking from Africa to Europe to raise awareness about climate change.

👥 Friendship benches – a programme where counsellors provide one–to-one therapy on park benches – will be piloted in Sussex.

🐢 A 97-year-old tortoise became the oldest first-time mum of her species –  “a beacon of hope” for Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises. 

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🎧 Listen: Good Hang, a new podcast hosted by Amy Poehler. The comedian sits down with celebrities and good friends (like Tina Fey!) for fun chats – expect to laugh a lot 😆

📺 Watch: Your Friends & Neighbors (AppleTV+), The Ex-Wife (Paramount+), Pets (Disney+) and Drop (out in cinemas now).

🧑‍🍳 Cook: Almond macaroons – with the Jewish holiday of Passover coming up there’s no better time to try your hand at flour-free baking!

💌 Do: Clean your email inbox! Spring cleaning is not just for the home –  it’s also a great time to clear out your inbox. Check out this very helpful guide on how to do a digital declutter.

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.

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