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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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London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

ritical Overview: The Pride Parade and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights The Pride Parade scheduled to take place in London on July 6, is part of the global movement fighting for equal rights for the [...]
Entertainment

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open [...]
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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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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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NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons [...]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t […]

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant crisis for businesses across the globe. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that almost 400,000 UK companies closed in 2020, with a further 250,000 […]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Samoa, located in the South Pacific and often overshadowed by its famous neighbours like Fiji and French Polynesia, is a destination that offers an authentic and rustic experience to visitors who are willing […]

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 […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

THE OUTBORN

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Prelude: The Veil and the Stone Nandita Dhatrika They say the spirals were born of two mothers.Solmyrra, the Weaver of Light, who sang harmony into the void and birthed worlds radiant with her song.And Veythara, […]

Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Apple Inc. has reportedly slowed down its hiring process for certain retail positions, specifically for its Genius technical-support roles. The tech giant has informed some stores that it will not be filling Genius […]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

UK Faces Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Shortage: Causes and Consequences

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a game-changer for many women going through menopause. It helps alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms that can make life feel like a never-ending battle with hot flushes and night sweats. So [...]

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The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Ghost of Empires Past: Ukraine’s War and the Unfolding Geopolitical Drama The war in Ukraine is not merely a contemporary conflict; it is a brutal, visceral manifestation of historical grievances, geopolitical ambition, and a [...]

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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

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London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

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Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

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

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Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

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Introduction: Road trips are a unique way to explore a country, and the United Kingdom has some fantastic routes to offer. Whether you are planning a summer vacation or a weekend break, a road trip [...]

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

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

Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned