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UK – A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that higher social media use among tweens and teens may lead to increased depressive symptoms over time. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, tracked 11,876 young people over three years using data from a large federal study. They discovered that youths who spent more time on social media than their personal average later reported greater signs of depression.
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Abu Dhabi – In a landmark moment for the entertainment and tourism sectors, The Walt Disney Company, in partnership with Miral, has announced the first-ever Disney theme park resort in the Middle East, to be located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The launch was powered by all-star agency collaborations including Momentum Dubai, Initiative MENAT, Weber Shandwick MENAT and HQWS.
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Australia, Europe – Multinational home appliance manufacturer Electrolux has launched a campaign celebrating core Swedish design values. The Tough being Beautiful ad leans into themes championed by its award-winning SaphirMatt Hob. Developed by Publicis London, the campaign includes a 45-second film that highlights Swedish cultural pillars such as durability, simplicity and a connection to nature.
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Slovakia – Automotive manufacturer and designer Klein Vision has announced that its AirCar – a road-legal vehicle that converts into a certified aircraft in under two minutes – will be commercially available by early 2026. The hybrid vehicle, developed by renowned engineer and designer Stefan Klein, has already secured its Certificate of Airworthiness and completed over 170 hours of test flights, including 500 take-offs and landings.
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US – Twitch streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat has launched Streamer University, a weekend-long experience for aspiring creators to collaborate, learn and produce content. Inspired by Hogwarts, Cenat announced the initiative via a cinematic Instagram video stating: ‘Here, you will find a school where chaos is encouraged and content is king.’ Within minutes of the launch, more than one million applications flooded the official website, briefly crashing it.
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lsnglobal.com | Seyi Oduwole
UK – This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show invites visitors to interact with AI-enabled trees in the Avanade Intelligent Garden. Twelve trees, fitted with environmental sensors, respond via an AI tool called Tree Talk – and in this parched spring, their message is clear: thirsty. The installation, designed by Tom Massey and Je Ahn in partnership with Microsoft and Avanade, monitors soil pH, moisture and air quality in real time.
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France – Second-hand platform Vinted has overtaken Amazon and Kiabi to become France’s top clothing retailer by sales volume, according to new data from the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM). The shift reflects a growing consumer preference for affordability and sustainability, especially among younger shoppers. In the first quarter of 2025, Vinted ranked number one across online and offline apparel purchases.
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UK – A team of students from Cambourne Village College in Cambridgeshire have won the Design Museum’s Design Ventura 2025 competition with Loopy Loom, a simple, family-friendly tool designed to breathe new life into old clothes. Created by pupils aged 13–16, the laser-cut wooden loom encourages users to transform textile waste into reusable fabric panels. The team’s goal was to tackle the environmental impact of fast fashion while promoting creativity and bonding between parents and children.
