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

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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 […]

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COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the [...]
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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge [...]
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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

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 [...]
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Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that [...]
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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 [...]

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

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There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of […]

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

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The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, […]

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

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29 July 2021 0

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks 100g green beans, trimmed and halved 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 rounded tbsp or 4 […]

Where to Invest Your Money: Navigating the UK’s Economic Crosscurrents

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

The financial landscape in the United Kingdom presents a complex challenge for savers and aspiring investors. A confluence of economic headwinds – sluggish wage growth, a property market increasingly out of reach for many, persistent […]

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

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The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most […]

Exploring the Unique and Flavorful Indian Jewish Cuisine

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 [...]

Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

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Culture Overview: Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour Beyoncé, a global icon, has announced a new tour; the Renaissance World Tour. The tour follows the release of her latest album, ‘Renaissance’, which was released in […]

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

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Critical Overview: This article highlights the unique views of Generation Z (Gen Z) on gender equity and the need for organizations to adopt new strategies to accommodate these views as they enter the workforce. The […]

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, […]

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

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28 April 2022 0

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 [...]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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29 July 2021 0

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of [...]

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Walking in my mind

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Walking in my mind 23/06/09 – 06/09/09, Hayward Gallery, South Bank Centre, London, United Kingdom, Europe. So therefore I am The mind, by fiat is the hub of self willed realization. It finds in art […] […]

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Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

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The Hollywood Rehash: When “If It Ain’t Broke” Meets “Are You Out of Your Minds?” Ah, Hollywood. The land of dreams, red carpets, and, increasingly, the same damn movies. We get it. If something works, [...]

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Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

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Critical Overview DJ Tim Westwood, a prominent figure in the British music industry, has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, all of whom are black. The allegations, which include claims of unwanted sexual [...]

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

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

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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