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The Know Daily - Friday 17 January 2025
Hanna Pham
January 17, 2025
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Happy Friday ❤️,
Hannah here, The Know’s new editor – I’m delighted to be part of your day! I’m passionate about translating what’s going on in the world around us in a more engaging way, from science – I have a PhD in oceanography and climate science – and history, through to arts and culture. It’s a joy to uplift and empower your news reading 🥰
Alongside our staff writer Hanna (yes, there’s two of us), we’ve rounded up the week’s headlines and plenty of culture recs. Enjoy!
Hannah
Editor
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UK NEWS
📉 The inflation rate fell to 2.5% last month, due to falling hotel prices and smaller rises in airfares.
🗣️ Tulip Siddiq resigned as treasury minister over ties to her aunt, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
🪧 The London Women’s March is taking place this Saturday with thousands expected to attend.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🇺🇸 US President Biden delivered his farewell address – here are the key takeaways.
🕊️ A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is close to approval – check out the latest here.
🤝 UK PM Keir Starmer went on his first visit to Ukraine since taking office, pledging a “100-year partnership”.
CULTURE
🎥 The Bafta nominations for 2025 are out, with this film leading the charge.
🌕 The World Monuments Fund released their annual list of endangered cultural heritage sites, featuring its first outer space site.
🎨 The Prix Marcel Duchamp shortlist – France’s top art award – is out.
WORK & INNOVATION
🇮🇳 India became the 4th country to successfully perform a space docking – a complicated manoeuvre connecting two spacecraft in orbit.
❓ Google searches for how to delete Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram increased by over 5,000% this week.
🗣️ The UK government announced a wide-ranging plan to enhance the country’s role in developing and utilising AI.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🥤 Belfast venues launched a trial scheme to eliminate single-use plastic cups – a first of its kind initiative in Ireland and the UK.
🌳 The National Trust announced plans to restore 250k hectares of land across the UK to mark its 130th birthday this year.
🇮🇩 Indonesia launched a free meal programme for children and pregnant women.
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2024 was the year of gut health (think – probiotics, fermented foods and fibre). It seems our Instagram feeds could not get enough of the gut microbiome – but have you heard of the scalp microbiome? Like with our gut, it’s important to take steps to tend to our scalp microbiome for happy, nourished hair. In fact, healthy hair routines are having a moment – the term 'pre-wash' grew by 150% last year across Google and TikTok.
We wanted to understand what all the fuss is about so we’ve partnered with beloved beauty brand Hairstory to give us some tips. They’ve created a 3-step routine – the Healthiest Hair Method – that purifies, cleanses and protects with gentle, naturally derived ingredients. Let’s dive in 👇
Step 1: Prep with Pre-Wash
Our scalps need lots of love so we can keep our hair healthy and hydrated. Pre-wash breaks down build-up, oil and dirt using detergent-free micellar technology complete with prebiotics to support a healthy microbiome. The best part? It works fast. You only need to leave it on your scalp for 3 minutes before washing out.
Step 2: Cleanse with New Wash
Wash, condition, nourish and detangle with this all-in-one cream designed for all hair types. It has a cult following, and it’s clear why. Full of essential oils and gentle ingredients, it leaves hair voluminous and shiny.
Step 3: Protect with Primer
Last but not least, we need to lock in the moisture. Primer is a multi-tasking leave-in conditioner mist, featuring cutting-edge ingredients that defend against 450°F heat, UVA, pollution and humidity. Mist all over and enjoy silky strands (and the influx of compliments you’ll get!).
Hairstory passes our test when it comes to clean beauty that’s also good for the environment. All their products are detergent-free, non-toxic and biodegradable, plus free of detergents, sulfates, parabens and silicons. Cheers to a 2025 filled with happy, healthy hair! 🙌
🗞 Read: This fascinating piece about the reopening of a monastery that’s home to kung fu-practicing nuns.
📺 Watch: Severance (AppleTV+), Singles Inferno (Netflix), Molly-Mae: Behind it All (Prime Video) and Maria (out in cinemas now).
🧑🍳 Cook: This warm and cozy carrot ginger soup we’ve been obsessed with 🥕
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Readly – My go-to app for meaningful reading this year.
I’ve been using Readly, and honestly, it’s such a game-changer. Imagine having over 8,000 magazines and newspapers to dive into – everything from House Beautiful to New Scientist. There’s always something interesting to explore, no matter what mood I’m in.
If, like me, you’ve promised yourself to read more this year, this app makes it so easy to stick to it. It’s been a great way to unwind, stay inspired, and learn something new.
Here’s the best bit: as part of The Know community, you can try it free for 3 months!
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