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The Know Daily - Friday 28 March 2025
Hanna Pham
March 28, 2025
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Hey there,
Hope you’ve all had a lovely week. I’m happy to report that I’ve shed my long winter coat for a windbreaker. I’ve also been doing a little accessory shopping to compliment my unearthed springtime outfits 🤭 Goodbye scarves, hello sundresses! 🌞
And just a gentle reminder, we won’t be publishing on Monday 31 March, but we’ll be back in your inboxes as usual on Tuesday. Until then, enjoy the weather and your usual roundup of the biggest headlines and culture recs from this week. Have a fab weekend 💖
Love,
Hanna
Staff writer
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UK NEWS
📝 Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement – here are the key takeaways.
🚇 The Lower Thames crossing was approved by the government – it’ll be the UK’s largest road tunnel once built.
📚 WHSmith agreed to sell its high street stores to Hobbycraft owner Modella capital after 233 years in local towns.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
📱 A journalist was inadvertently added to a text chat with senior US government officials that included military plans, breaching national security.
🇪🇺 The EU is asking member states to create guidelines for 72-hour emergency kits for its citizens.
🌸 Cherry blossom season has started in Japan and it’s gorgeous.
CULTURE
📰 i-D Magazine returned to UK newsstands after a 2-year hiatus.
📱 A new app is encouraging “civil debate” by allowing users to rate posts for insightfulness, politeness and relevance.
📺 The BAFTA TV Awards nominations are out – see how many of your faves made the shortlist here.
WORK & INNOVATION
🧬 23andMe, a genetics testing company, filed for bankruptcy – here’s what it means for your data.
💡 The UK supported the founding of more start-ups than any other European country, according to new research.
💊 The first new antibiotic in 30 years to treat urinary tract infections was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
UPLIFTING STUFF
⚡ Renewable energy accounted for 90% of global power expansion in 2024, according to a recent report.
🦁 A Lion Rescue Centre opened in Kent, providing a “forever home” for several lions from Ukraine.
🫀 Researchers in Scotland developed a defibrillator location tool to bring the life-saving equipment to where it's needed most.
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🗞 Read: This guide to analog wellness – a new anti-tech trend that’s about logging off and getting involved with in-person hobbies. We’re so here for it 🙌
🎧 Listen: For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), a new album by Japanese Breakfast. A tender and soulful listen that makes for the perfect soundtrack for long train journeys.
🛍️ Shop: Handcrafted, sustainable rings. Elevate your jewelry game by stacking a couple on your hands – like this delicate piece or this patisserie-inspired beauty 💍
🧑🍳 Cook: Quick-pickled red onions – the perfect tangy topping for any meal, but especially black beans and rice.
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