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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

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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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National

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]
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 [...]
Entertainment

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

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 [...]
Home

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the [...]
Travel

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]

Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how […]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software […]

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

Culture

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 […]

Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology

News

28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Biden administration recently released the “Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan”, calling on Congress to authorize more law enforcement agencies to access drone tracking systems. The White House’s proposal aims to expand the […]

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 […]

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of [...]

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the […]

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Drake’s OVO Fest Surprise Guests On August 5th, Drake brought out a plethora of surprise guests during his OVO Fest performance, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Despite Cardi B’s set being […]

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

17 May 2023 Comments Off

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most […]

A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

Entertainment

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Quiet Place Part II: Is the Tense Sequel Worth the Hype in 4K Ultra HD? The Movie: Monster Action and Solid Scares After the successful launch of A Quiet Place, horror-movie lovers were excited [...]

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 [...]

Travel

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t [...]

Celebrity

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

7 August 2025 Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice [...]

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Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Gardening has long been a popular leisure activity, and it seems that this trend is extending to travel as well. Garden-inspired breaks have emerged as a new travel niche, catering to green-fingered travelers [...]

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off on UK Faces Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Shortage: Causes and Consequences
Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

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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

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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

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

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis