The Know Daily - Friday 13 October

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Here at The Know, we’re all too aware of the impact the news can have on our mental health. We feel it too.

And while we normally enjoy working through the headlines to bring you an easy-to-read digest, we’ve got to be honest with you that a week like this can really take its toll.

We wanted to take this space to remind you that, while it is much easier said than done, it is really important to stop, breathe and prioritise your wellbeing. That’s why you’ll find our guide to stopping doomscrolling in this week’s edition.

Scroll down for our usual roundup of the week’s biggest headlines, plus plenty of culture recs to hopefully bring some sunshine to your weekend.

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POLITICS & GLOBAL AFFAIRS

📰 War broke out between Israel and Hamas this week, bringing renewed instability to the Middle East. AP News has a breakdown of what to know on day seven, while NPR has this helpful guide for caregivers about how to talk to children about the ongoing conflict.

🇦🇺 Australia is heading to the polls this Saturday to vote on whether to change the constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Poland is also gearing up to vote in a “close-call” parliamentary election on Sunday.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan was struck by a second 6.3-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, following a series of quakes over the weekend.

CULTURE

🪧 Contract talks between Hollywood actors and studio bosses broke down on Wednesday night, as the two sides clashed over issues including streaming revenue and the use of AI.

🎙️ Liam Gallagher is set to voice passenger announcements on Manchester’s tram network ahead of Beyond The Music, the city’s first global music conference and festival.

📽️ Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie premiered on Wednesday night to a star-studded audience in Los Angeles - and it’s already the biggest concert film of all time.

WORK & INNOVATION

🐔 Researchers have developed gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to bird flu - but more research is needed before the technique can be used in practice.

⚽ Goalkeepers perceive the world differently, a new study has found, as their brains are reportedly able to merge signals from different senses more quickly than ordinary people.

⚖️ Bernie Ecclestone, the ex-Formula One boss, pleaded guilty to fraud at a south London court on Thursday after failing to declare overseas assets to the UK government.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🇸🇪 Stockholm announced plans to ban petrol and diesel cars from its centre from 2025, becoming the first big capital city to do so.

☕ A 107-year-old woman, Edna Walmsley, spoke to the BBC after celebrating her latest birthday. She said that the secret to a long life is drinking plenty of cups of tea.

🐻 Grazer, an Alaskan bear, was awarded the title of Fat Bear 2023 after winning Katmai National Park’s annual contest 👇

📰 Read: Dolly Parton on style, stardom and sexists. In this joyful and wide-ranging interview with The Guardian’s Emine Saner, the singer-songwriter and philanthropist discusses politics, business - and, of course, her new album.

🎧 Listen to: Annika Stranded, the BBC Radio 4 drama read by Nicola Walker (of Unforgotten and Spooks fame). It follows a Norwegian detective as she investigates crimes and navigates family life, and was the inspiration for the hit TV crime drama Annika (also featuring Walker).

📺 Watch: The Great Escaper (out in cinemas now), Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+), The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix), My Mum, Your Dad (ITVX).

💐 Do: Craft your own beautiful flower crown with florist Hannah at this wholesome-sounding workshop. Not based in or near London? There are some sweet DIY at-home sets available on Etsy.

🧑‍🍳 And also do: Now that the UK’s October (!) mini-heatwave has come to an end, we’re ready to embrace the changing seasons with this list of the 20 best autumn baking recipes. From a plum and pecan crumble to a wild mushroom tart, there’s something to suit every palate.

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