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

29 January 2023 Content Editor 0

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 […]

North America

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]
Culture

Jeff Wall

Whitecube Mason’s Yd, 23 November 2011 – January 2012 Jeff Wall The photographic exhibition by Jeff Wall, has a vapid airy quality which on the surface seems to lack substance. However that is only the […] […]
Culture

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as [...]
Home

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the [...]
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AI 101 A Glossary

Get up to speed on AI Concepts below. AI is an evolving space and constantly changing with every new frontier. If you feel there’s something missing. Have your say and submit a contribution or drop [...]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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29 July 2021 0

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 […]

Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

Entertainment

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image […]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

Travel

28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Get Away from the World – How to Build Your Own Euphoria and Safe Space

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3 August 2026 0

Let’s be entirely honest for a moment: modern life can feel like being permanently stuck in a noisy, crowded room where everyone is shouting over each other while push notifications “aggressively push” their way into […]

Bucket-List Drives: High Speed and Unmatched Scenery

Africa

6 August 2026 0

There is something undeniably liberating about getting behind the wheel, blasting out your favourite playlist and hitting the open road. Whether you are piling the kids into a spacious SUV, setting off on a romantic […]

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

28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us […]

Why Marriages Fail and 21st Century Love

3 October 2026 0

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 […]

Streaming Zombie Series to Chew Over Again and Again

Entertainment

3 October 2026 0

The zombie genre is the ultimate cultural survivor. No matter how many times critics declare the undead trope dead and buried, it clawed its way back into the mainstream, sharper, hungrier and more reinvented than [...]

The End of an Era for Croydon’s Home Grown Bakery

Bakery

7 July 2026 0

The sudden and dramatic collapse of Coughlans Bakery into voluntary liquidation is a stark reminder of today’s economic fragile realities. For decades, the high street retail sector has been treated by successive governments as a [...]

Travel

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

29 July 2021 0

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, [...]

Mental health

The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

7 August 2025 Comments Off

Grief is perhaps one of the most profoundly human experiences we will ever endure, a complex and often overwhelming cascade of emotions that can leave us feeling untethered and lost. We tend to associate it [...]

Culture

Bridget Riley, National Gallery

24 November 2010 Comments Off

24 November 2010 -22 May 2011, London, United Kingdom Situation Running from 24/11/10 – 22/05/11, the exhibition features a strong collection of Dame Riley’s recent work plus one retrospective piece, ‘Man with a Red Turban […] […]

In the Spotlight

Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

by Content Editor in Entertainment 0

Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The [...]

Month: January 2023

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

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

Jeff Wall

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

AI 101 A Glossary

The Algorithmic Consumer: How AI is Rewiring the Global Marketplace

Dwayne Johnson Laughs at Vin Diesel’s Comments on Fast & Furious Feud

Viola Davis Faces Backlash for Her Portrayal of First Lady Michelle Obama, Sparking Debates on Race and Authenticity in Hollywood

Discovering the Far East