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The Know Daily - Friday 23 May 2025
Annabel Preston
May 23, 2025
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Hello hello,
Lily here – hope your week’s been going smoothly. Wednesday was World Meditation Day, which felt like a gentle reminder to slow down (or at least try to). Admittedly, I didn’t manage a full zen moment, but I did take a deep breath or two between meetings – that counts, right?
In any case, if you’re in need of a pause or just something to spark your curiosity, you’re in the right place. Read on for your round-up of this week’s headlines, plus some cultural recs we think you’ll love 🩷
Love,
Lily
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UK NEWS
👩⚕️ Doctors and teachers in England and Wales are set to receive a 4% pay rise after the government accepted recommendations by an independent review body.
🎓 Rediscovered PhD papers of Alan Turing – often considered one of the “fathers of modern computers” and famously a World War II codebreaker – are set to be auctioned.
⛺️ The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of wild camping on Dartmoor, reaffirming public rights to accessing and enjoying natural landscapes.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🪙 The US Treasury will cease penny production by early 2026, aiming to save $56m annually as each coin costs nearly four cents to make.
👩💻 India's Supreme Court has ruled that digital access is integral to the “right to life” and ruled that there must be inclusive digital systems across all sectors to ensure equal access for people with disabilities.
💰 Finance ministers from G7 – the world’s 7 most advanced economies – have pledged to address excessive economic imbalances, aiming to foster fairer trade practices.
CULTURE
🏛️ Artist Alex Chinneck has unveiled a new installation titled "Week at the Knees" at Clerkenwell Design Week, featuring a building facade that appears to have melted into the street.
🎭 A new report highlights rising attendance and lower ticket prices at British theatres, calling for increased government support to sustain this cultural momentum.
🐶 The 2025 Pet Gala showcased dogs in couture outfits, celebrating canine charm in support of the non-profit AKC Museum of the Dog – check out all the Met Gala-inspired looks here.
WORK & INNOVATION
🚴♀️ Researchers have created a sensor that detects when cars pass too close to cyclists, aiming to map safer biking routes and encourage more people to cycle.
🏡 Working from home and redirecting commuting savings into pensions could add between £160-266k to retirement funds.
👁️ Scientists have developed nanotech contact lenses that allow humans to see infrared light, potentially boosting vision in low-light conditions.
UPLIFTING STUFF
👟 Old shoes are getting a new lease of life thanks to a Miami-based company that upcycles them to be sent to developing world nations.
📜 Students have deciphered the title of a 2,000-year-old scroll from the library of Vesuvius, revealing new insights into ancient literature.
🐝 Research indicates that plants can detect the wingbeats of pollinators, suggesting a more interactive relationship between flora and their pollinating partners.
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🗞 Read: It’s always a nice surprise when you find a piece that truly speaks to a generation. We grew up with TV series’ like Sex and the City and Friends that hype up the idea of significant adult friend groups. This piece by the brilliant Daisy Jones explores the idea of taking the pressure off maintaining a million friendships.
🎧 Listen: Since Lorde announced her 2025 tour dates, I’ve been delving back into her archives. Can we appreciate just how good Melodrama is?
📺 Watch: Nine Perfect Strangers (Prime Video), Tucci in Italy (Disney+), She the People (Netflix) and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (out now in cinemas).
🧑🍳 Cook: Calling all date-lovers, this snack of fried dates with greek yoghurt and olive oil never misses.
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