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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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Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan [...]
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Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

The Honeymoon’s Over: Labour’s Stuttering Start to Power Twelve months ago, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, swept into power on a wave of public disillusionment with the previous [...]
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Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception [...]
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Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Love Island’s Casa Amor gets messier as postcard exposes contestants’ secrets. Liberty throws away a Casa Amor postcard, but the postcard may reveal the boys’ adventures with the new girls to their original partners in [...]
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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in [...]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. […]

Fueling Your Body Right: The Power of Eating Well

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Eating a balanced diet is fundamental to maintain good health and optimize wellbeing. It is established that a healthy diet requires consuming an adequate amount of food and drink, including diverse nutrients in the right […]

Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Immoral Turn in Hollywood: A Critical Overview Pat Boone, an 87-year-old actor who stars in a new faith-based film called The Mulligan, has criticized modern movies and television for their lack of morals. Boone […]

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

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23 June 2023 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

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 […]

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

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 […]

Exploring the Unique and Flavorful Indian Jewish Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Preserving the Heritage of India’s Disappearing Jewish Communities: Exploring the Culinary Traditions and Architectural Legacy Introduction: India is home to five Jewish communities that are on the verge of disappearing. Despite being separated by geography […]

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

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18 May 2025 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that [...]

Navigating Nationalism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration in the UK

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

In an age where the scribble of a pen can repeal a law or statute, it can also condemn tens of thousands to starvation, the global political landscape is shifting with unnerving speed. The rise [...]

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

17 May 2023 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National [...]

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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 [...]

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Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Exploring the Nigerian Street Food – Sizzling Beef Skewers Introduction: Nigerian street food is famous for its mouth-watering taste and aroma. The sizzling beef skewers are one of the most popular street foods in Nigeria, [...]

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

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The Guide to Virtual Reality

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

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The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

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Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

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

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“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 [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

Fine Dining on a Budget: Creative Menus to Enjoy at Home

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