The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has updated its definition of the word “woman” following a campaign highlighting the ways in which it was sexist and out-of-date. The new, more inclusive definition recognises the fact that a woman can be “a person’s wife, girlfriend, or female lover” rather than simply a […]
There’s no official start date to cuffing season, but once it starts getting dark before 5 p.m., all we want to do is stay inside and snuggle with someone. And while experts are saying COVID-19 is making cuffing season more intense than ever, we believe it should be a fun, […]
As we celebrate the demise of the Trump presidency, it’s important to acknowledge another major milestone that is sure to change the history of the U.S.: Kamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the United States. […]
Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to make smacking illegal. Under Scottish law that came into force on Saturday, children now have the same protection from assault as adults. “If you see someone physically punishing their child, you can call the police on 101 if you think a crime has […]
It’s official: Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States of America. CNN called the election for Biden on Saturday morning (afternoon UK time). Many people are understandably rejoicing at being able to finally say goodbye to Donald Trump, a president who has enabled white supremacist violence, […]
This year has drastically changed the way we use our homes and the amount of time we spend in them. Many of us had to create a home office in our bedrooms without much notice and tried to upgrade our outdoor space without spending a fortune. Pandemic living will continue […]
Following recent developments in his legal issues with Amber Heard and The Sun, Johnny Depp is exiting the Fantastic Beasts film franchise. On 6th November, Depp shared the announcement with his 7 million Instagram followers, writing that he would no longer be appearing in the fantasy series as the Dark […]
Hundreds of furious students on Thursday night tore down fences that were erected around their University of Manchester campus accommodation on the first day of England’s new lockdown. Students living on the university’s Fallowfield campus said they woke up to find 6ft metal fencing being put up early on Thursday […]
I was doing my nightly scroll through TikTok (it helps soothe me, okay?) when a calming voice stopped my swiping finger in its tracks. The camera was focused on a stack of blue tarot cards, and a narrator was saying, “This is going to be a career-focused reading, so if […]
As someone who is estranged from their parents and has never been very close to most of their extended family, I’ve often felt like a stray during the holidays. Usually, I’m trying to find someone to go home with for Hanukkah and Christmas, times when I feel most alone. And […]
