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The Know Daily - Friday 18 October 2024
Esther Hurst
October 18, 2024
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Happy Friday – Lily here 🌻
Hope you’ve all had wonderful weeks. I’ve recently returned from an incredible trip to Morocco where I soaked up some much-needed sun. But now I’m back in London, I’m leaning into cosy season – movie nights, baking and Sunday walks through crisp leaves.
That’s why in this edition, you’ll find our recs for ways to spend this season, along with the usual roundup of the week’s news.
Hope you enjoy!
Lily x
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UK NEWS
📝 Private Members’ Bills on assisted dying and banning smartphones in schools were introduced to parliament this week.
🇦🇺 King Charles began a tour of Australia today, reviving debate in the country over whether it should become a republic.
🚇 London’s Elizabeth line was named the best new architecture in Britain.
The Elizabeth line has won the 2024 @RIBA#StirlingPrize for its incredible architecture! 🚆🏆
From its sleek, spacious tunnels to its streamlined design, it’s changing the game for travel in London. Next time you step on board, you're riding award-winning infrastructure! 🙌
— TfL (@TfL)
1:44 PM • Oct 17, 2024
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🗞️ UK charities launched an urgent fundraising drive for Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region.
🇮🇹 Italy passed a controversial bill that criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad.
🇺🇸 Georgia, a crucial swing state for the US presidential race, saw record early voter turnout.
WORK & INNOVATION
🔋 Tech companies are investing in nuclear energy to power their AI datacentres.
👚 A new fabric could help us cool down even when temperatures are high.
🧑⚕️ European doctors will now receive training on the health impacts of climate change.
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CULTURE
🎬 Production companies in France will be required to sign a charter pledging to tackle sexism on set.
👵 New research suggests that “blue zones” – regions of the world where people live longer – can be explained by flawed data.
🤡 Joker: Folie à Deux has proved a box-office flop.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🦏 Rhino populations in Africa are on the rise thanks to decades of conservation work.
☀️ Solar panels are being rolled out on railway tracks in Switzerland.
🌊 A marine sanctuary off California’s central coast will be managed by Indigenous peoples in a first for the state.
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☕Cosy season
Our staff writer Hanna shares her top reccs for embracing autumn:
What to watch
If you’re into spooking yourself ahead of Halloween, check out The Haunting of Hill House – a chilling take on Shirley Jackson’s novel of the same name. For something lighter, check out Studio Ghibli classic Kiki’s Delivery Service about a young witch trying to find her way in the world, or laugh out loud at Abbott Elementary’s new season.
What to make
Sweet treats, obviously. Although pumpkin is synonymous with autumn, I prefer the equally delicious sweet potato for all my pie needs. Also worth preheating the oven for – dirty chai cinnamon rolls and cardamom buns 🤤
What to do
Grab your coat and head outdoors! Find your nearest apple orchard, admire the fall foliage with a long walk in a park or treat yourself to seasonal goodies from a farmer’s market. Then come back and wrap yourself in a very toasty dressing gown.
🗞 Read: What to when you’re in ‘functional freeze mode’ and struggling to find the motivation to get through your to-do list. In this helpful piece, Stylist’s Liz Connor pulls together actionable advice from experts.
🎧 Listen: Annika Stranded, a BBC Radio 4 drama starring Nicola Walker as a Norwegian detective who investigates crimes while navigating family life. The 15-minute episodes are perfectly crafted and stay with you. ~ Esther
📺 Watch: Rivals (Disney+), Shrinking (Apple TV+), The Devil’s Hour (Prime Video), The Apprentice (out in cinemas now)
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