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4 days ago | thred.com | Jamie Watts

Spotify has seemingly accepted that a tidal wave of explicit material is the nature of the beast when hosting user-generated content, but there is understandable concern and anger about the lack of protection for younger users. Many parents on Reddit have described having to toggle on ‘music only’ options or have unsubscribed entirely after their child pointed out what they’d stumbled upon.

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

As more of us turn to social media for recommendations, is the joy of a hidden gem at risk of extinction? I used to have a thing for secrecy, at least when it came to food. I revelled in the smug satisfaction of knowing about a low-lit bar that only opens two days a week, or the ramen place tucked behind a dry cleaners that doesn’t accept card. I believed in hidden gems, in things being earned: through word of mouth, luck, or the subtle gesture of a kind stranger.

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

The iconic museum promptly shut its doors this week after crowds overwhelmed staff. The Louvre is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Paris, and one of the most iconic museums in the world. Every day, an average of 28,000 people walk through the halls of this historic landmark – many of them armed with phones and selfie sticks primed for a shot of the Mona Lisa (arguably the most famous painting ever made).

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

Making access difficult only increases the stigma around sobriety and normalises heavy drinking. Arguably, alcohol is the most widely accepted and used substance, despite its dangers and the high numbers of alcohol related deaths across the country. Many of those who are reducing their alcohol intake are keen not to let sobriety impact their social life. ‘The shift toward low and no-alcohol drinks is not uniform across age groups,’ writes Grace Weaver.

1 week ago | thred.com | Anyaa Shrii Kumar

The UN’s vast membership has become its biggest limitation in mediating not just Middle Eastern but global conflicts. Consider this: how often have ceasefire resolutions failed simply because a few countries abstained or voted against them? Countless times. The UN operates through consensus among its diverse member states, which frequently have conflicting interests and alliances in various regions.