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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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UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of [...]
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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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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 [...]
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The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

Critical Overview: The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK No-fault evictions have been a common practice in the UK for years, leading to numerous cases of homelessness and housing insecurity. These evictions allow landlords [...]
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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Discovering the pre-Arawak past in the Caribbean The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula holds a rare archaeological discovery that could potentially solve the mystery of the pre-Arawak people of the Caribbean. Anthropologists have been […]

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Domestic Tourism in the UK during the Pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling abroad has become increasingly challenging, prompting many individuals to seek local seasonal getaways. Camping and […]

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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17 May 2023 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National […]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. […]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

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 [...]

ICA’s History and Impact

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Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert […]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating […]

Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of What Happens to Your Body After Death Death has always been shrouded in mystery, as it marks the transition from life to an unknown state of being. However, forensic experts have […]

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

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The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

The AI Illusion: Is “Artificial Intelligence” Just a Buzzword for Billion-Dollar Bets? Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, not content with merely shaping our social realities, is now embarking on an ambitious, perhaps audacious, quest: the construction of [...]

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Vlogger completes 850 consecutive days of running

28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Benefits and Risks of Daily Running: A Critical Overview of Göran Winblad’s Experience The practice of running every day has been gaining popularity in recent years, with many individuals citing the benefits of daily [...]

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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Savers Rejoice as Interest Rates Rise, but Remain Calm

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Experts Warn Britons to Take Action as Interest Rates Rise Interest rates have started to rise again, which is good news for savers. However, financial experts are warning Britons to take the right steps during [...]

Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

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Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

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Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

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Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

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Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

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Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks [...]

Month: May 2024

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

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

The Guide to Virtual Reality