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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

A Brief History of Grime Music

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]
Business

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fabric of corporate America and social justice advocates alike, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated the swift removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from [...]
Culture

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]
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Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

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 [...]
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Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless [...]

Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for Your Needs: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Amazon and Alexa Devices in the Age of Big Tech

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Smart speakers with Alexa built-in have become increasingly popular, providing users with a convenient and efficient way to control their smart homes and access a wide range of information and entertainment services. While […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

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, […]

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

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23 January 2025 Comments Off

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fabric of corporate America and social justice advocates alike, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated the swift removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from […]

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, […]

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 […]

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 [...]

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 […]

London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

29 July 2021 Comments Off

ritical Overview: The Pride Parade and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights The Pride Parade scheduled to take place in London on July 6, is part of the global movement fighting for equal rights for the […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women […]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

A Reflection on Ministerial Scandals and the Memory of the Major Government The recent scandal involving a Tory Cabinet minister and his alleged extramarital affair, publicized by tabloids, is evocative of the sleaze that tarnished [...]

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

19 July 2025 Comments Off

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet A Symphony of Flavors and Nutrients: Decoding Nigeria’s Culinary Landscape In a world increasingly seeking nutrient-dense, wholesome foods, the traditional West African diet, particularly [...]

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Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Love Island’s Casa Amor gets messier as postcard exposes contestants’ secrets. Liberty throws away a Casa Amor postcard, but the postcard may reveal the boys’ adventures with the new girls to their original partners in [...]

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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 [...]

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

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th
Decadent Old Delhi Butter Chicken Recipe Unveiled

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UK Faces Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Shortage: Causes and Consequences

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Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

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The World’s Most Electrifying Festivals: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

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Tired of the same old holidays? Craving a trip that doesn’t just show you a place, but lets you feel its true rhythm? Then it’s time to move beyond the usual tourist trails and dive [...]

Month: May 2024

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

A Brief History of Grime Music

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

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

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War