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

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 [...]
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Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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

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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Marketing copy generated by AI

Critical Overview: The emergence of text-generation technology, specifically GPT-3, has led to a surge in startups offering marketing tools that generate content like blog posts, headlines, and press releases. These companies, including Jasper and ContentEdge, [...]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. […]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Analyzing the Trends: Mind, Body, and Soul in the Pandemic Era The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in our daily lives, forcing us to adapt to new norms and cope with the distressing situation. […]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament […]

Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail store, the Meta Store. The store will offer a range of Meta’s physical products, including […]

Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, […]

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Elon Musk recently acquired a 9.2% stake in Twitter, as announced in a filing on Monday. Musk’s purchase, which was worth $2.9 billion as of the end of trading on Friday, made him […]

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that […]

Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Examining Johnny Depp’s Testimony in the Amber Heard Trial Johnny Depp, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is currently engaged in a lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2019, accuses [...]

Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many [...]

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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share [...]

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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, [...]

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

17 April 2022 Comments Off

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]

Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

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Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

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

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The Prince of Darkness Rests: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

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

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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in [...]

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

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

Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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

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

Marketing copy generated by AI

ICA’s History and Impact

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News