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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

29 May 2024 content editor Comments Off

As UK Mental Health Awareness Week rolls around again, brace yourself for a tidal wave of hashtag activism, feel-good celebrity endorsements, and your aunt’s newfound passion for sharing mindfulness quotes on Facebook. While the spectacle […]

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Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

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 [...]
Cuisine

Unleash the Flavors of India with This Delicious Chicken Pasanda Recipe

When it comes to Indian cuisine, every dish is a feast of flavors and aromas that take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. And if there’s one classic dish that you have to try, [...]
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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 [...]
Entertainment

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

Critical Overview: Viola Davis, the renowned actress, recently received criticism over her portrayal of former First Lady Michelle Obama in Showtime’s “The First Lady.” Viewers of the series claimed that Davis exaggerated Mrs. Obama’s mannerisms, [...]

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. […]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders […]

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

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17 May 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

Technology

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Google has announced the release of the first public beta of Android 13 for users of compatible Pixel devices. While the company is expected to unveil more information about the update at its […]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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 [...]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, […]

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 […]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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 […]

Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

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22 January 2024 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, [...]

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being [...]

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Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Bleak Outlook: The Looming Cost-of-Living Catastrophe in the UK The Resolution Foundation has warned that millions of families in the UK will face significant financial difficulties in 2022. The organization’s report predicts that households [...]

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UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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 [...]

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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

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, [...]

Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

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Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

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Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]

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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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

Unleash the Flavors of India with This Delicious Chicken Pasanda Recipe

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

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

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

Discovering the Far East

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda