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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 […]

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, [...]
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Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception [...]
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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 [...]
Technology

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]
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PR was tough love these days. Yes, you most certainly could get anyone to do anything and everything for you, yet it was hard to make one a celebrity. Laura knew that her colleagues always [...]

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, […]

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

Entertainment

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

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

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan […]

Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Prince of Darkness Rests: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

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In a world he helped define with thunderous riffs and an inimitable wail, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has finally found peace. The news of his passing, at the age of 76, […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls [...]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Culture

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as [...]

Culture

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

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. [...]

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The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

7 August 2025 Comments Off

The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the [...]

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

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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Nintendo Confirms Delay of Super Mario Movie, Leaving Fans Anticipating Further Updates on Production Progress

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Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

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

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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 [...]

Month: May 2024

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

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

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

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

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

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Mastering Hunger: Top 5 Ghrelin-Reducing Foods for Lasting Fullness

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

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned