The Know Daily - Friday 18 August 2023

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Happy Friday!

I’m Calypso, a self-discovery coach and The Know’s resident careers expert. This week I’m wondering: how worthy do you feel for the things in your life?

Yep, this is a pretty heavy topic for a Friday - but an important one nonetheless, as so many people I’ve spoken to through my work have come to me wanting help with strengthening their sense of self-worth.

Changing the way you feel about yourself deep down definitely isn’t easy - but my latest guide is designed to help you make a start at recognising your worth in the workplace and beyond.

Scroll down for all my tips 👇 along with our usual roundup of the week’s biggest global headlines, our Friday news quiz and culture recs to see you through the weekend.

Big love,

Calypso x

POLITICS & GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🇺🇸 Donald Trump was indicted on state racketeering and conspiracy charges in Georgia, relating to his alleged efforts to illegally overturn the 2020 election. The former US president now faces four sets of criminal charges.

🇸🇩 More than one million people have fled Sudan to neighbouring countries since fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF broke out in April, according to a UN report published on Tuesday.

📉 The UK’s annual inflation rate fell to 6.8% in July, down from 7.9% the month before. Core inflation - which strips out volatile items such as fuel and food - remains high, and the Bank of England is expected to put up interest rates once again.

CULTURE

🏛️ The British Museum in London dismissed a member of staff and launched a review of security after numerous items were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”.

📽️ Bradley Cooper was criticised for wearing a prosthetic nose in Maestro, a biopic about American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein’s family defended the actor, but some social media users said the decision played up to offensive Jewish stereotypes.

⚽ England’s Lionesses made it through to their first-ever World Cup final after a 3-1 win over hosts Australia on Wednesday. They take on Spain this Sunday.

WORK & INNOVATION

🩸 A new “spiral” shaped tampon was approved by the FDA in the US. Independent start-up Sequel, which patented the design, says the new shape better absorbs fluid.

🤳 New York City announced it was banning TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns. It comes as a growing number of US lawmakers push for a nationwide ban on the Chinese-owned platform.

🔬 A genetically modified pig kidney that was transplanted into a brain-dead patient over a month ago is still working normally, researchers revealed this week. “The experiment is one of several aimed at speeding the start of clinical trials on living humans,” said Sky News.

UPLIFTING STUFF

⚖️ A Montana judge ruled in favour of young people’s right to a healthy environment in a first-of-its-kind climate change case.

🖼️ The National Gallery in London announced that it would be extending its “pay what you wish” initiative, which allows visitors to pay as little as £1 for entry to major exhibitions.

🇵🇹 Portugal launched a new rail pass that will allow passengers unlimited monthly train travel for €49 in almost all areas of the country.

🗞️ Read: This heartwarming - and heartbreaking - piece by journalist and writer Marisa Bate on how hearing her ex-stepmother’s voice on the radio taught her how to forgive. “An accidental collision across the airwaves had shown me that she was complicated, flawed, regretful,” she writes. “My realisation gave birth to a new understanding of forgiveness.”

🎧 Listen to: The latest season of BBC Radio 4’s Life Changing podcast with Dr Sian Williams, who chats to people who have seen their lives transformed by extraordinary events.

📺 Watch: Heartstopper S2 (Netflix), Sanditon S3 (ITVX), Harlan Coben’s Shelter (Prime Video).

🎨 Do this: Based in London and looking to elevate your craft game? Check out Wecandoo - the platform that connects artisan designers with enthusiastic novices looking for expert guidance and the space to create something wonderful. We particularly love the look of this wood-carving workshop and this scented-candle making session.

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We list jobs with qualities we know our readers are looking for: purpose-driven opportunities, flexible and female-founded environments, and employers who champion mental health.

❤️ Trustee, Save The Children
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