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Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

7 February 2025 content editor Comments Off

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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

5 February 2025 content editor Comments Off

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North America

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]
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British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil [...]
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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]
Cuisine

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

U.S. News & World Report recently released its rankings of the best diets for 2021, with the Mediterranean diet taking the top spot for the third year in a row. The DASH and flexitarian diets [...]
Culture

Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

Gagosian Davies Street, Free, January 12 – February 18, 2012 The significance of patternation The dot paintings of Damien Hirst’s are on first impressions dull, uninspired and seem to be lacking strong creative engagement. Having […] […]

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Cuisine

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The topic of condiments is an interesting one, as it is a reflection of the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. The popularity of certain condiments can be influenced by a variety of […]

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Entertainment

29 July 2021 0

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 […]

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

Culture

18 May 2025 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that […]

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

Business

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant crisis for businesses across the globe. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that almost 400,000 UK companies closed in 2020, with a further 250,000 […]

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work […]

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

The Unwritten Rules: How Game of Thrones Broke the Mold and Stayed Relevant It’s been a minute since the final credits rolled, yet Game of Thrones still slays. This isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a testament [...]

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this […]

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

29 May 2024 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 […]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

Entertainment

29 July 2021 0

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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You

7 September 2022 0

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 [...]

Culture

The New East: Why Bangkok is the Final Frontier for the Eurovision Machine

20 April 2026 0

The Eurovision Song Contest has always been a beautiful, glittering paradox. Born in 1956 as a technocratic experiment by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to test the limits of live international broadcasting, it has morphed [...]

Entertainment

Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image [...]

Entertainment

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the [...]

In the Spotlight

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

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A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a [...]

Month: February 2025

Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

Walking in my mind

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire