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“Stories of resistance”: how Live Magazine is giving women a stage to storytelling
Applause moment. April 7, 2025. Image: Jane Matheson At a recent edition of Live Magazine, a one-night-only journalism show where nothing is recorded, on April 7th 2025, held at Reid Hall at the Columbia University campus in Paris, six women took the stage, one after another, each telling a different story. Some were joyful, some… Read More…
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What Advertising Week Europe 2025 tells us about the future of culture, branding, and AI
It’s easy to assume that advertising is simply about selling — products, services, clicks. But at Advertising Week Europe 2025, it became clear that the industry sees itself as something bigger: a cultural stretch, a mirror for society, and perhaps, in some ways, a kind of religion. Held in London at 180 Studios this spring from April… Read More…
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Q&A: the future of Europe amid Ukraine’s war and Trump’s presidency
Martin Wolf is the chief economics commentator at the Financial Times and one of the most influential voices in global economic and political analysis. This Q&A builds on his recent article, How Europe Can Take Up America’s Mantle (March 11th, 2025). You argue that Europe must take responsibility for its security. What are some examples… Read More…
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The best music of 2025 so far: rising stars and must-hear albums
The year is still young, but 2025 has given us some incredible music. Here is a look at the best sounds shaping the industry right now. New music from new artists, predicted to be successful: High Fashion – Addison Rae (February 14th, 2025) The TikTok sensation is almost a pop star with yet another catchy… Read More…
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Fast fashion’s global impact: how the UK is paving the way for overconsumption
“I go shopping every season to renew my closet,” says Yasmin Soltan, a 20-year-old student in London. Like millions of young consumers, Yasmin has embraced the fast fashion cycle, where clothes are bought cheaply and frequently, only to be tossed out or left in the back of the wardrobe when the next trend arrives. The… Read More…
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