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The Know Daily - Friday 27 September 2024
Esther Hurst
September 27, 2024
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Happy Friday - autumn is officially here! 🍂 Even though I’m a summer girlie through and through, I’m diving into the new season headfirst, perfecting my pumpkin pie recipe.
Last year, I challenged myself to do Sober October, a fundraising initiative that encourages drinkers to give up alcohol for the whole month. As a wine-lover, it was tough but super rewarding. Not only was I able to save money, it also impacted my drinking habits for the better and I can happily say I drink a lot less throughout the week now.
So for this edition, I’ve rounded up some helpful tips if you’re interested in joining me this time around. Hope you find them useful!
Love,
Hanna
Staff writer
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UK NEWS
🌹 PM Keir Starmer delivered a “rhetoric-heavy but policy-light” speech to the Labour conference – here are the key takeaways.
☔ Heavy rain and flooding affected large parts of the UK this week, as the weather turns distinctly autumnal.
🎊 Brummies celebrated the first International Day of Birmingham.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🗞️ The US and allies called for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, saying the fighting risked “a broader regional escalation”.
🤝 The UN General Assembly adopted the ‘Pact for the Future’, which aims to make the organisation “more relevant and effective” in the 21st century.
🐼 ‘Panda diplomacy’ grabbed headlines: a Finnish zoo returned two giant pandas to China early due to cost, while Hong Kong welcomed a pair gifted by Beijing.
WORK & INNOVATION
🗣️ Meta will offer AI chatbots voiced by famous celebrities.
🏫 Richard Branson launched a world-first University of Dyslexic Thinking, which offers free online classes for everyone to learn more about dyslexia.
🏨 A 3D-printed hotel is under development in Texas.
CULTURE
🎒 Banned Books Week took place in the US, highlighting the importance of open access to information.
😧 A Bridgerton-themed ball in Detroit didn’t quite match the brief…
📘 Intermezzo, Sally Rooney’s new book, was released this week and everyone is obsessed.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🏃 Weekend workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, a new study found.
🪸 Scientists found that IVF coral were better able to withstand marine heatwaves, giving hope for reefs.
🦏 Assam in northeastern India saw its rhino population jump from 600 in the 1960s to over 3,000 today.
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Dry January’s sister Sober October is around the corner, and staff writer Hanna shares her top tips for cutting down.
Opt for no or low options
It’s never been easier to find booze-free alternatives or low-alcohol options — for instance, Quarter Proof and Beavertown offer lighter versions of your faves. Alternatively, experiment with mocktails – I love this sparkling strawberry lemonade and this riff on a classic Moscow mule.
Engage in activities not centred around drinking
Invest in your hobbies that don’t revolve around alcohol, whether that be climbing or chess. For me, joining a book club has stopped me from defaulting to pub trips for social events.
On staying motivated
Remind yourself why you’re doing it by writing a mantra down on a post-it note and sticking it somewhere you see everyday. Alternatively, download the Try Dry app, which helps you better understand your habits and shows how much you save by not drinking!
🗞 Read: When did we stop telling young girls that looks don’t matter? “It’s what’s inside that counts” was the defining message of writer Amelia Tait’s childhood – and Tait explores where that message went.
🎧 Listen to: As someone who can’t do anything without listening to a podcast, I was very happy to stumble across GQ’s list of the 40 best podcasts for commuting, cleaning, and everything in between. ~Esther
📺 Watch: Grotesquerie (Disney+), Midnight Family (Apple TV+), Visions (Channel 4), Sing Sing and The Critic (out in cinemas now)
🧩 Do: Crosswords! They’re a great way to wind down after work – and The Guardian has this incredible back catalogue to keep you entertained forever.
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You’re all caught up! Have a great weekend 🥰
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