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28 August 2022 content editor Comments Off

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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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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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

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 [...]
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

Legal and Criminal Implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ Scandal Introduction: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently faced increasing pressure to resign following allegations of lockdown parties held at Downing Street. Johnson has received a [...]
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Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, [...]
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Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

A Critical Overview of the Global Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, with nearly every country affected. As governments struggle to contain the virus, businesses [...]

Exploring the Vatican Museums: A Journey Through Art and History

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Vatican Museums’ Art Collection The Vatican Museums, founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, are home to one of the world’s greatest art collections. It was expanded […]

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 […]

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, […]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

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29 January 2023 Comments Off

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict […]

Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many […]

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 […]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

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Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. […]

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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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 [...]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close [...]

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Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

28 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel [...]

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EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The current dispute over the Northern Irish protocol between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) has escalated after the UK proposed changes to the Brexit deal. However, Ursula von der Leyen, [...]

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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 [...]

Decadent Old Delhi Butter Chicken Recipe Unveiled

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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THE OUTBORN

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Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

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The Guide to Virtual Reality

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Viola Davis Faces Backlash for Her Portrayal of First Lady Michelle Obama, Sparking Debates on Race and Authenticity in Hollywood

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears