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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

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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 [...]
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Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

An Analysis of Emerging Food Trends in 2022 Critical Overview As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic, the food industry has begun exploring new food trends that offer customers new culinary experiences while considering [...]
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Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

Critical Overview Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail store, the Meta Store. The store will offer a range of Meta’s physical products, including [...]
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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 [...]
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The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

Grief is perhaps one of the most profoundly human experiences we will ever endure, a complex and often overwhelming cascade of emotions that can leave us feeling untethered and lost. We tend to associate it [...]

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 […]

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

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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 […]

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Labour Group in Croydon Council Fined £14k for Election Law Breaches Introduction: The Electoral Commission has fined the Labour group in Croydon Council £14,000 for breaking election laws in advance of the borough-wide referendum on […]

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Prime Minister’s relationship with truth is currently under intense scrutiny. There are concerns about his explanations surrounding the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and about his incendiary comments during a lockdown. Downing Street […]

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

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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 […]

A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

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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 […]

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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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 […]

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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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 [...]

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that [...]

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Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

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This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven [...]

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Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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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, [...]

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Exploring the Unique and Flavorful Indian Jewish Cuisine

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Preserving the Heritage of India’s Disappearing Jewish Communities: Exploring the Culinary Traditions and Architectural Legacy Introduction: India is home to five Jewish communities that are on the verge of disappearing. Despite being separated by geography [...]

Al Pacino’s New Relationship with Younger Partner Raises Eyebrows and Fuels Discussions on Age Gap Relationships

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Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

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The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

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The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

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