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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, […]

Technology

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]
Entertainment

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

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 [...]
Home

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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American […]

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police […]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating […]

Savers Rejoice as Interest Rates Rise, but Remain Calm

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Experts Warn Britons to Take Action as Interest Rates Rise Interest rates have started to rise again, which is good news for savers. However, financial experts are warning Britons to take the right steps during […]

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice 2 cups of water 1/4 cup of rice vinegar 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced […]

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice2 cups of water1/4 cup of rice vinegar2 tablespoons of sugar1 teaspoon of salt1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi1 avocado, sliced1/2 cucumber, sliced1/4 cup of soy sauceWasabi pastePickled ginger Instructions: [...]

Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

29 July 2021 Comments Off

TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons […]

Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Technology

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

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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 [...]

Politics

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) [...]

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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 [...]

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Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail store, the Meta Store. The store will offer a range of Meta’s physical products, including [...]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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

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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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

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The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

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The AI Illusion: Is “Artificial Intelligence” Just a Buzzword for Billion-Dollar Bets? Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, not content with merely shaping our social realities, is now embarking on an ambitious, perhaps audacious, quest: the construction of [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

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

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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

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

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

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