Content for millennials, by millennials
Latest stories
South Korea Locks Down Cities As Coronavirus Spreads
The Coronavirus is starting to take hold outside of China and, with a sharp increase in confirmed infections, South Korea is now stepping up measures to contain the virus, closing off two southern cities as well as suspending military operations. Following a rise of 53 cases of infection in the country on Thursday, a furtherContinue reading “South Korea Locks Down Cities As Coronavirus Spreads”
The Final Step In Digital Migration: Blockchain And The Media Industry
News has been distributed and read online for decades now and the media industry has suffered, but that could all change sooner than you think… I recall writing a feature article while at university five years ago, in which I wrote about how digital media has radically transformed the industry, especially when it came downContinue reading “The Final Step In Digital Migration: Blockchain And The Media Industry”
Nine Dead After Terrorist Attack In Germany
In an attack that is being treated as an act of terrorism, nine people have died in a mass shooting at the hands of a far-right extremist in the German city of Hanau. A gunman opened fire on two shisha bars in the Western city killing nine at around 22:00 local time. The clientele ofContinue reading “Nine Dead After Terrorist Attack In Germany”
Digital Dementia: How Your Tech Is Damaging Your Brain
With so much information at our fingertips, we don’t need to retain information in our brains, and yet we often feel so much smarter by virtue of immediately being able to answer any questions we have, and yet, the jury’s still out on whether all this tech is actually making us smarter or causing considerable damages to our brains.
Trump 2.0: Meet Michael Bloomberg
A surging candidate in the 2020 Democratic primaries is somebody that hasn’t even been on the ballot yet. His name is Michael Bloomberg and he’s just like Donald Trump. Michael Bloomberg is a 78-year-old businessman that is best known to Americans as a former Mayor of New York. He is also the CEO of financial,Continue reading “Trump 2.0: Meet Michael Bloomberg”
Let's Talk About Rejection
Having, once again, crossed that annual hurdle that is Valentine’s day, there’s no better time to discuss the topic of rejection than right now.
Common Phone Troubles (And How To Avoid Them)
Guest contributor Gary Knipe outlines the most common issues with our phones, and how you can avoid them. This basic guide should give a little more life to the device you simply cannot live without.
De Klerk Withdraws "Totally Unacceptable" Apartheid Denial
Former South African president, FW de Klerk, has withdrawn his comments that denied that the system of Apartheid was a crime against humanity. In an interview following de Klerk’s controversial statements denying that the system of Apartheid was a crime against humanity, he claimed it to be a “blatant lie” that he is an ApartheidContinue reading “De Klerk Withdraws "Totally Unacceptable" Apartheid Denial”
Op-ed: Why Trump Will Be Hard To Beat In 2020
There’s no denying that Donald Trump is a political juggernaut. Even though it seems ludicrous to some, he should be considered the favourite to win the general election in November, regardless of his opponent. And here’s why: Trump shocked the entire world when he beat Hillary Clinton in 2016 in a fairytale (or nightmare, dependingContinue reading “Op-ed: Why Trump Will Be Hard To Beat In 2020”
Recognising Red Flags (But Not Where You Think)
It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to protect ourselves from the hurt we experienced in previous relationships by keeping our eyes peeled for all the warning signs in this new, potential partner: the infamous red flags.
But perhaps those red flags might not be where we think they are
Bitcoin Prices Soar Again… Here's Why
The Bitcoin price is above $10,000 again, after a strong 2019. It’s still a far cry from its December 2017 high of almost $20,000, but the real question is whether it can sustain its value this time around. Bitcoin investors, enthusiasts and evangelicals desperately want the answer to that question to be a resounding yes,Continue reading “Bitcoin Prices Soar Again… Here's Why”
Essential tips: Up Your Grooming Game This Valentine's Day
Want to really impress your date on this Valentine’s Day, guys? Show off your ability to pay attention to detail by getting your grooming game on point. I’m sure this might come across as a little patronising to most men, but there are still a few guys out there that don’t realise that personal hygieneContinue reading “Essential tips: Up Your Grooming Game This Valentine's Day”
Essential Destinations: 10 Places To Go In Canada
Canada’s freezing temperatures are certainly worth withstanding and you’ll realise this when you bear witness to the grandeur of its picturesque countryside, made up of beautiful parks, reflective and icy lakes, as well as some urban landmarks. Here are a few of the best places that you need to see when you’re in Canada.
Essential Tips: Ideas For Valentine's Day
Love is in the air, with Valentine’s Day fast approaching. But, it’s not always easy to make plans with your significant other on this critical day of the year. We’ve come up with a few tips for you, so that you can sweep them off their feet and win some serious brownie points.
![Medical staff in protective clothing carry a patient suspected of having the virus from an apartment in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province. Some 242 people in Hubei died from the infection on Wednesday [Hector Retamal/AFP] - taken from Al Jazeera](https://essentialmillennialcom.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/coronavirus2.jpg?w=800)
Coronavirus Infections Near 60,000 – Chinese Party Official Fired
There has been a sharp increase in the number of confirmed cases of the nCoV-2019 coronavirus and a Communist Party of China official has been dismissed from his post. On Wednesday, China’s hardest-hit province of Hubei reported 242 new deaths in relation to the mystery virus – more than double the previous deadliest day. TheContinue reading “Coronavirus Infections Near 60,000 – Chinese Party Official Fired”
What we’re about
The Essential Millennial is the go-to-place for millennials from around the world
who would like to read about the latest news and trends through ethical
reporting and entertaining stories.
Let’s go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday.
Steve Jobs
