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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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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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 [...]
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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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 [...]
Culture

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature [...]
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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

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 [...]
Culture

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 [...]

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than […]

Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

Travel

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Sagrada Familia: Barcelona’s Iconic Basilica The Sagrada Familia is widely recognized as the symbol of Barcelona, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. The Expiatory Temple of […]

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

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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 […]

New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of semaglutide, a new weight loss drug, on the NHS for people with at least one weight-related condition and a […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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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 […]

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

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 [...]

Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing […]

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

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The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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, […]

US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: US and Germany Agree on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline The United States and Germany recently announced an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which aims to address the strategic risks of [...]

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

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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 [...]

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New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

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

28 July 2021 Comments Off

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 [...]

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Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

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Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants
World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

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

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Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National [...]

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

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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

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

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

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

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas