The tradition of wedding rings may be much older than you’d think; dating back to Ancient Egypt, the custom is around 3,000 years old. Much like in modern times, the wedding ring was seen as a symbol of protection and true love. Although only women traditionally wore wedding rings, men have recently adopted the practise to “keep their relationships alive” amid various wars waged over the past century. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
