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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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Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet [...]
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The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

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 [...]
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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding [...]
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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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Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

Critical Overview DJ Tim Westwood, a prominent figure in the British music industry, has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, all of whom are black. The allegations, which include claims of unwanted sexual [...]

Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson are three billionaire entrepreneurs who have a combined net worth of $400 billion, equivalent to the GDP of Ireland. They have decided to invest a significant […]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks […]

Elon Musk ‘Rather Hates’ Being CEO of Tesla

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

An Examination of Elon Musk’s Disdain for Leadership at Tesla and the Alleged Pressure to Purchase SolarCity Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has revealed his aversion to the role of boss within the […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

Critical Overview: Apple Inc. has reportedly slowed down its hiring process for certain retail positions, specifically for its Genius technical-support roles. The tech giant has informed some stores that it will not be filling Genius [...]

Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

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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 […]

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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 […]

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

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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 [...]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The beloved British soap opera EastEnders had a highly eventful Christmas with some shocking revelations, unexpected romance, a murder, and some blasts from the past, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated 2021. The executive producer, [...]

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Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to [...]

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The State of Racism in Modern Britain: Analyzing the Evidence.

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Inequality and Social Injustice Faced by Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in the UK To gain an understanding of the inequality and social injustice experienced by black and minority ethnic groups [...]

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A Brief History of Grime Music

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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. [...]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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Rapid Advancement of Quantum Computing Technology in 2021

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Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

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Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

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Month: May 2024

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

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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

Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

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