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

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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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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) [...]
Culture

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could [...]
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War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice [...]
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Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close [...]
Technology

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

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 [...]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived […]

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 […]

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month […]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

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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 […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

Critical Overview: The recent announcement by the German government to legalize recreational cannabis during its current term has generated considerable buzz. This move has raised questions about whether adult recreational use of cannabis will become [...]

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

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

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A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

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The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could [...]

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China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

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Critical Overview China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has recently announced its intention to conduct an asteroid deflection mission. Deputy head of CNSA, Wu Yanhua, shared that the country is planning to build an asteroid monitoring [...]

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Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend [...]

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet

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A Brief History of Grime Music

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Exploring the Unique and Flavorful Indian Jewish Cuisine

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

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

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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 [...]

Month: May 2024

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

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

Next-Gen Consoles’ Influence on PC Gaming

Navigating Nationalism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration in the UK

Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

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