5 - 2024 - www.criticalmatters.net

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 […]

Culture

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

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, [...]
Home

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

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, [...]
Home

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]
Business

Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure

Critical Overview Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular among people who are concerned about the environment and want to reduce their carbon footprint. Governments around the world have set ambitious goals to increase the [...]
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 [...]

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

News

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police […]

Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

Home

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 […]

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Travel

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, […]

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

Technology

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with […]

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Best Vegan Sandwich Combinations Many people struggle to find suitable sandwich fillings during Veganuary, as most classic sandwich combinations are based on meat and dairy. However, vegan sandwiches can be a joy […]

World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 championship was sealed through a penalty shootout, ending the final match with a score of 3-2. Following the game, England manager Gareth Southgate shouldered the […]

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 [...]

The UK Pendulum Shifts Further to the Right?

Home

24 September 2025 Comments Off

A quiet unease has settled across the United Kingdom, a low hum of discontent that, for many, has become the dominant chord in a national contrapuntal moment. Is the the UK is becoming more racist? [...]

Culture

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

19 July 2025 Comments Off

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, [...]

Politics

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, and the recent events in Bucha have only heightened tensions between the two nations. The emergence of new drone footage, exclusively obtained [...]

You

Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American [...]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

5 February 2025 Comments Off on Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver
Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications
Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

29 July 2021 Comments Off on Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details
Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine
Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

28 July 2021 Comments Off on Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

In the Spotlight

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

by content editor in News Comments Off on Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing [...]

Month: May 2024

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

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

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure

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

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

Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest