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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, […]

Business

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

Critical Overview: On Monday, experts warned MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia could result in a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices. The committee was also [...]
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Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to [...]
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Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

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 [...]
Culture

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

Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, [...]
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Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

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 [...]

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

Africa

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is witnessing a slow-motion collapse of decades of progress, not onthe battlefield, but in clinics, schools, and villages across the globe. The US government, under the leadership of the current President, has spearheaded […]

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of […]

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month […]

Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

Travel

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is a renowned event that showcases a culture of joy, flamboyance, and sensuality. It is an annual tradition that attracts tourists from all over the world, generating substantial revenue […]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament […]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

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, […]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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 […]

Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The […]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the [...]

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

Business

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Culture

ICA’s History and Impact

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert [...]

Entertainment

A Brief History of Grime Music

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]

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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

17 May 2023 Comments Off

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most [...]

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

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Asus Unveils Quirky New Hotdog-Shaped Monitor, Raising Questions on the Role of Design in Technology and Consumer Preferences

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

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Fueling Your Body Right: The Power of Eating Well

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UK Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

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Critical Overview: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused concerns over the supply of sunflower oil, which has led to supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, and Waitrose limiting sales. The Kantar monthly review of supermarket sales [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

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

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

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds