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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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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 [...]
News

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 [...]
Entertainment

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

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 [...]
Entertainment

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

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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China’s Covid Nightmare Continues: Is the World Doomed to Repeat 2020?

The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopausal Women: Addressing the Supply Crisis Introduction: The Significance of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopausal Women Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a crucial treatment option for women experiencing [...]

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

Business

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview On April 7, 2022, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko held a press briefing to discuss Ukraine’s energy security and the country’s efforts to replace Russian energy supplies. The briefing focused on generating electricity and […]

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

Business

19 July 2025 Comments Off

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the […]

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

Entertainment

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

News

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Russian ammunition depot located near the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames overnight, while local officials reported that a series of explosions had occurred across three Russian provinces on the border. Belgorod regional governor, […]

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

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

29 January 2023 Comments Off

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 […]

Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 finely chopped red onion 1 crushed garlic clove A thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped 1 finely chopped red chili […]

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

28 April 2022 Comments Off

From 29 June to 18 September 2022, the Hayward Gallery will present In the Black Fantastic, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists who use fantastical elements to address racial […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

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 [...]

Cuisine

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Must-Try Sri Lankan Dishes Introduction Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its unique and complex flavors that reflect the country’s history and multicultural influences. The following are some of the must-try [...]

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Boris Johnson Declares War on Cancel Culture

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The UK government plans to address the issue of cancel culture by introducing the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The legislation aims to ensure free and open debate on university campuses in [...]

Travel

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]

Asus Unveils Quirky New Hotdog-Shaped Monitor, Raising Questions on the Role of Design in Technology and Consumer Preferences

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The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

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The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

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

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In the Spotlight

Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq [...]

Month: May 2024

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

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

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

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

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

China’s Covid Nightmare Continues: Is the World Doomed to Repeat 2020?

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology