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The Know Daily - Friday 25 October 2024
Hanna Pham
October 25, 2024
Read in 5m 41s ∙ Listening to Nina Simone ∙
Happy Friday!
Hope you’re all looking forward to the weekend ❤️ Mine will be pretty chill, as weekends tend to be this time of year. I’m planning on watching a few horror flicks (it is spooky season after all!) and then some romcoms to de-scare myself. All while the smell of freshly-baked pumpkin pie and other lovely treats fill the air…
Hanna x
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UK NEWS
🌎 Commonwealth leaders are meeting in Samoa for a summit amid growing calls for slavery reparations.
🥧 Pie ‘n’ mash could get protected status like other British culinary classics.
📺 Horrible Histories will receive a special Bafta award for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact”.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🇺🇸 The Trump campaign filed a legal complaint against UK Labour party officials volunteering for Kamala Harris, citing election interference.
🇰🇵 North Korea is reportedly sending thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.
🌏 COP16, a biannual global conference focused on biodiversity, kicked off this week – here’s the lowdown.
CULTURE
🛍️ Fifth Avenue, New York City's iconic shopping street, is getting a makeover.
🖼️ Art Basel took place in Paris this week – check out the highlights from the art fair here.
🌉 A suspension bridge linking Sicily to mainland Italy is finally being built.
WORK & INNOVATION
📝 The trademark dispute between Iceland (the country) and Iceland (the supermarket) entered another round.
🇨🇳 China built the world’s most powerful magnet – and it could lead to scientific breakthroughs.
🤳 Meta is introducing new facial recognition technology to stop scammers from fraudulently using celebrities in ads.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🐅 Four Sumatran tigers were born at a Polish zoo, giving a big boost to the critically endangered species.
🇪🇬 Egypt was declared malaria-free following more than a century of work.
🌊 The Azores created the largest marine park in the North Atlantic, allowing Portugal to meet the UN’s goal of safeguarding 30% of the planet’s land and sea by 2030.
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I’ve been hearing a lot about ‘signature scents’ recently. It’s making me wonder – do I have one? Do I need one? Is this an essential part of adulting no-one’s told me about?!
For me, perfume has always been a bit of a minefield. The last time I went to buy a new fragrance, it took me a whole year to decide (no exaggeration) and I ended up rebuying the exact same, despite wanting to go for something different.
But recently, I hit the jackpot. MERIT – the minimalist beauty brand I’ve been loving recently – just launched their first ever fragrance, Retrospect. I was lucky enough to give it a try prior to launch, and it’s fair to say I’m obsessed.
The notes
Developed in Paris by one of the industry’s most celebrated perfumers, Retrospect incorporates vintage notes rarely found in fragrances today – but make no mistake, this isn’t your granny’s perfume! There’s no stuffiness or sickly-sweetness (my biggest gripe when it comes to fragrances today). Instead, I found a modern and clean take on subtle notes of vanilla and jasmine, accented with pear and rose.
The bottle
Inspired by modernist jewellery, Retrospect looks and feels like a collectible art item. Spritzing this on before leaving the house has elevated my morning routine, making me feel as good as I smell (which is really, really good).
The wear
Most fragrances tend to have one strong scent that stays the same, but Retrospect evolves with my day. It starts off fresh and dewy in the morning – perfect for prepping your daily newsletters! – evolving into an earthy musk by evening that’s perfect for date nights with my partner. Plus, because Retrospect is an extrait de parfum – the most concentrated form of perfume – it stayed on even after 12 hours.
The verdict
Inspired by tradition yet utterly modern, I can easily see Retrospect becoming my signature scent. Guess that means I’m officially an adult now?!
🗞 Read: How to transform a rental home on a budget, via The Guardian. I’m navigating London’s crazy renting landscape at the mo, so this one hit close to home – and who knew you could get removable wallpaper?! ~ Esther
🎧 Listen: In Search of…, an album by N.E.R.D. I recently watched Piece by Piece, Pharrell Williams’ lego biopic, and while it was a bit meh it reminded me of how much I love listening to his iconic noughties hip hop band. ~ Hanna
📺 Watch: Before (Apple TV+), Doctor Odyssey (Disney+), Nautilus (Prime Video), The Room Next Door (out in cinemas now).
💰 Do: Make some extra cash when you clear out your old clothes – this is a great breakdown of the best apps to use.
🥰 Team news: Sending lots of love to one of our cherished teammates, Jade, who recently married her partner, Tom, in a gorgeous ceremony. We wish you a lifetime of happiness, laughter and love 💕
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You’re all caught up! Have a great weekend 🥰
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