This weekend, dive into six compelling articles from The Guardian that explore a range of topics from digital exploitation to personal style and cultural heritage.
The Malignant Rise of OnlyFans Managers
As the pornography platform OnlyFans explodes in popularity, a troubling side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry and then take a large cut of their earnings. Amelia Gentleman investigates the world of OnlyFans management, where managers are described as exploiting, grooming, and predatory. Women who try to leave face threats of lawsuits or having their content posted elsewhere for profit.
In the Footsteps of Frida Kahlo
Ahead of a major Tate exhibition, Andrew Gilchrist explores Mexico City to find the spirit of Frida Kahlo alive in the bar she drank at, the bed she recuperated in, and the studio where she painted her final masterpiece. The journey offers a vivid connection to the iconic artist's life and work.
How Personal Taste Fell Out of Fashion
Rachel Aroesti examines how the internet has not only altered our opinions and beliefs but has also wrecked our capacity to form personal preferences. Once markers of individuality, our favorite music, clothes, and books are now dictated by algorithms, turning us into sheep. She meets style rebels fighting back against this trend.
Jamaica's Beach Access Crisis
Activists argue that Jamaica's multibillion-dollar all-inclusive tourism model amounts to 'plantation tourism,' benefiting rich visitors and the elite while disadvantaging most Jamaicans. Natricia Duncan and Anthony Lugg speak with campaigners who feel misled by authorities and are fighting for their right to access beaches.
The Cold, Hard Truth About Fridge Storage
Emine Saner delivers the final word on the fridge-or-cupboard debate. From red wine and nuts to chocolate and eggs, she reveals what should actually be stored in the fridge to avoid household disputes and keep food at its best.
A Year with a Veteran of Italy's Football Ultras
Tobias Jones profiles Alessandro Casolari, a hardcore football ultra with a history of hostage-negotiating, cocaine-smuggling, and Marxist-Leninist ideology. Jones spent a year unpicking fantasy and reality with this charismatic and violent figure, who stood out even among Italy's notorious ultras.
