Central Africa

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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UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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 [...]
Global

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of [...]
Travel

Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

Critical Overview Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is a renowned event that showcases a culture of joy, flamboyance, and sensuality. It is an annual tradition that attracts tourists from all over the world, generating substantial revenue [...]
Business

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. [...]
Entertainment

A Brief History of Grime Music

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. [...]

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists […]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Central Africa

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Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

Culture

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. […]

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

Business

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The European Union has approved a law that would allow authorities to impose a state of emergency on social media sites, search engines, and online marketplaces. This “crisis mechanism” is part of a […]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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, [...]

Unleash the Flavors of India with This Delicious Chicken Pasanda Recipe

17 May 2023 Comments Off

When it comes to Indian cuisine, every dish is a feast of flavors and aromas that take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. And if there’s one classic dish that you have to try, […]

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

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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 […]

Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

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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 […]

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 [...]

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. [...]

North America

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

18 July 2025 Comments Off

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 [...]

Technology

The Guide to Virtual Reality

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, [...]

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Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

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A Critical Overview of Domestic Tourism in the UK during the Pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling abroad has become increasingly challenging, prompting many individuals to seek local seasonal getaways. Camping and [...]

Rising Start-Up Trends: Analyzing the Future of Entrepreneurship and its Impacts on Society

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

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Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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The UK Pendulum Shifts Further to the Right?

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In the Spotlight

Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

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Critical Overview On April 7, 2022, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko held a press briefing to discuss Ukraine’s energy security and the country’s efforts to replace Russian energy supplies. The briefing focused on generating electricity and [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

A Brief History of Grime Music

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

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

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

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