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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, […]

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing [...]
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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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 [...]
Business

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

Critical Overview: The European Union has approved a law that would allow authorities to impose a state of emergency on social media sites, search engines, and online marketplaces. This “crisis mechanism” is part of a [...]
Entertainment

Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

Examining Johnny Depp’s Testimony in the Amber Heard Trial Johnny Depp, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is currently engaged in a lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2019, accuses [...]
Politics

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

Critical Overview The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, and the recent events in Bucha have only heightened tensions between the two nations. The emergence of new drone footage, exclusively obtained [...]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed […]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial […]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

Culture

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Hollywood Rehash: When “If It Ain’t Broke” Meets “Are You Out of Your Minds?” Ah, Hollywood. The land of dreams, red carpets, and, increasingly, the same damn movies. We get it. If something works, […]

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Best Vegan Sandwich Combinations Many people struggle to find suitable sandwich fillings during Veganuary, as most classic sandwich combinations are based on meat and dairy. However, vegan sandwiches can be a joy […]

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

7 August 2025 Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice […]

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with […]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the [...]

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Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her [...]

Culture

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Health

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

5 February 2025 Comments Off

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British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

29 July 2021 Comments Off on Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel
The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

19 July 2025 Comments Off on The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards
China’s Covid Nightmare Continues: Is the World Doomed to Repeat 2020?

28 April 2022 Comments Off on China’s Covid Nightmare Continues: Is the World Doomed to Repeat 2020?

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Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

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Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

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

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts