The Know Daily - Thursday 28 August 2025

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Pinterest is leaning into sustainability with its new Thrift Shop, a collection of shoppable boards showcasing vintage and secondhand pieces. By making it easy for users to discover preloved treasures, it aims to help shoppers embrace style that’s not just unique, but also better for the planet. More of this please 👏

✍️ Editor’s picks

Missed an edition or two this month? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered! Here’s a few of the top stories that got us all talking:

TikTok doctors: Social media medics are gaining traction as a fast, accessible source of health advice, especially for younger people navigating high costs and long waits in traditional systems. Many licensed professionals use the platform to share practical tips and demystify procedures, though AI-generated “doctor” avatars and short-form content can blur accuracy. While it’s no substitute for professional care, TikTok can be a helpful starting point for everyday health questions – so long as users keep a critical eye.

The rise of digital nomads: With over 40 million people now working remotely abroad and nearly 70 countries offering nomad visas, the lifestyle is moving mainstream. Swapping the office for beachside coworking or mountain-view Zoom calls promises freedom, cultural immersion and sometimes lower living costs. While hotspots can feel the strain of rising prices and cultural shifts, done thoughtfully digital nomadism can be both empowering for workers and positive for local communities.

Intergenerational friendships: Friendships that cross over generation gaps are having a moment. We asked if any of you have an intergenerational friendship, with 85% of those who responded saying yes 🥹

“One of my friends is 103! I’m 33. She is amazing, totally with it and such a laugh. She calls me all the time just to tell me about her family and what’s been going on with her. She's taught me so much about conversation.”

Women’s safety when dating: Dating apps help many people to find love, but many women turn to other tools to maintain their safety. When we asked if you have ever used any safety measures like the Tea app or a Facebook community, 65% of you said yes.

“Literally love Are We Dating The Same Guy (a Facebook community of women). Massively eye-opening to see the men in my local area and their actions. It's also interesting and helpful to see other women's opinions and the overall sentiment. Other groups like ‘gals who date’ are good too ☺️”

🔗 Some of our most clicked stories over the past month: 
The most popular baby names in the UK right now
A photographer captures the Milky Way
The Booker Prize longlist

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🩷 Screening progress: A simple new blood test could detect ovarian cancer in its early stages, scientists have said.

• The bigger story: Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late because symptoms can be less obvious than other cancers, which makes treating the condition more difficult. However, the test trialled by UK and US researchers could “significantly improve” outcomes for women affected by the disease.

👩‍🎨 Art in motion: A Banksy artwork, where a glass police box looks like a tank of piranhas, has been moved into storage ahead of a museum display.

🚀 Lucky launch: SpaceX’s Starship rocket has successfully completed its first orbital test flight, following three previous failed attempts.

👩‍💻 Research results: A year-long trial for a four-day working week by the Scottish government has shown improvements in productivity and staff wellbeing.

📷 Wonderful wildlife: Snaps from 2025’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed – the Slime Family Portrait looks like a cross between an alien and Willy Wonka tree! 

👸 Royal relics: A time capsule buried by Princess Diana, as well as children at Great Ormond Street Hospital, has been unearthed to reveal a collection of nineties memorabilia.

❤️‍🩹 Post-party recouperation: Ever suffered from “festival throat”? That tickly cough that comes at the end of the summer after plenty of singing at the stage. Here’s how you can alleviate it.

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