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28 August 2022 content editor Comments Off

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

26 August 2022 content editor Comments Off

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, […]

Culture

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet [...]
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UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the [...]
Travel

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, [...]
Culture

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

From 29 June to 18 September 2022, the Hayward Gallery will present In the Black Fantastic, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists who use fantastical elements to address racial [...]
News

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]

Book Early: 15 Glamping Sites for Summer 2021.

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Importance of Booking Early for Glamping in 2021 The opening statement urges those interested in glamping to make reservations early. This trend is attributed to the increased popularity of staycations and a […]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this […]

Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Bleak Outlook: The Looming Cost-of-Living Catastrophe in the UK The Resolution Foundation has warned that millions of families in the UK will face significant financial difficulties in 2022. The organization’s report predicts that households […]

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the […]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, […]

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. […]

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

7 August 2025 Comments Off

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding […]

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade […]

The Prince of Darkness Rests: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

In a world he helped define with thunderous riffs and an inimitable wail, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has finally found peace. The news of his passing, at the age of 76, [...]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend [...]

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Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

18 July 2025 Comments Off

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]

Culture

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection [...]

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

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Rising Start-Up Trends: Analyzing the Future of Entrepreneurship and its Impacts on Society

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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

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China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

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Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

A Brief History of Grime Music

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.