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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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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived [...]
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The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

Why Your Next Therapist Might Have Whiskers and a Sudden Interest in Your Ham Sandwich In the modern age of algorithmic precision and hyper-curated lifestyles, there remains one phenomenon that defies logic, logistics, and often, [...]
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Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

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 [...]
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The Fragile Equilibrium: Global Economic Outlook for Q3 and Q4 2026

The global economy is entering the second half of 2026 locked in a high-stakes balancing act. The initial, optimistic predictions of a smooth return to pre-pandemic normality have been entirely dismantled by sticky structural fragmentation, [...]
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Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

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. [...]

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Critical Overview: The emergence of text-generation technology, specifically GPT-3, has led to a surge in startups offering marketing tools that generate content like blog posts, headlines, and press releases. These companies, including Jasper and ContentEdge, […]

We’ve Always Had Strong Female Leads

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Right, let’s get into it. There’s a lazy conversation that’s been doing the rounds in film. The well-meaning but ultimately reductive chat about how we finally have strong female characters. It’s usually framed like this: […]

The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

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As of late April 2026, the global news cycle has moved beyond ‘saturated’ into a state of permanent, high-decibel crisis. For the average citizen in London, New York, or Paris, the urgent ‘Justice Mob’ of […]

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

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ASHMOLEAN, 12 Sep 2013 to 19 Jan 2014, 8GBP About the exhibition This is a rare chance to see two of Britain’s greatest artists. Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) and Henry […] […]

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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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 […]

The Silicon Sovereign: Mapping the Hegemony of the Algorithmic Age

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By late April 2026, the question is no longer whether AI has arrived, but whether it has left any room for the rest of us to breathe. We are three and a half years into […]

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

28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how […]

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

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

28 April 2022 0

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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UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]

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Why Marriages Fail and 21st Century Love

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Love in twenty-first century Britain presents a fascinating paradox. Whilst traditionalists lament the decline of formal matrimony, the human desire for deep connection, intimacy and companionship remains as vibrant as ever. The modern landscape is [...]

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Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

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Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

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

The Fragile Equilibrium: Global Economic Outlook for Q3 and Q4 2026

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

The Shattered Glass of 2026: Britain’s Antisemitic Crisis and the Sovereign Duty to Protect

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Iconic Cinema Guide Some of the World’s Greatest Movie Landscapes