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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, […]

Travel

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

Critical Overview: Nightlife in Havana, Cuba As the sun sets, Havana’s vibrant nightlife comes alive, characterized by the blaring music, the thronged streets, and lively pockets of the city eager for a night of revelry. [...]
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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding [...]
Entertainment

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the [...]
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Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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 [...]
Entertainment

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

The Unwritten Rules: How Game of Thrones Broke the Mold and Stayed Relevant It’s been a minute since the final credits rolled, yet Game of Thrones still slays. This isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a testament [...]

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

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

A Brief History of Grime Music

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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. […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women […]

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Culture

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 […]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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 [...]

Exploring the Vatican Museums: A Journey Through Art and History

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 […]

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.) […]

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, […]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Culture

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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Cuisine

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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: [...]

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Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed [...]

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

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

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Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

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The Guide to Virtual Reality

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Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

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Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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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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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

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

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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