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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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Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report [...]
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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of [...]
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Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. [...]
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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

Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that [...]
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Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

A Russian ammunition depot located near the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames overnight, while local officials reported that a series of explosions had occurred across three Russian provinces on the border. Belgorod regional governor, [...]

World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 championship was sealed through a penalty shootout, ending the final match with a score of 3-2. Following the game, England manager Gareth Southgate shouldered the […]

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her […]

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is witnessing a slow-motion collapse of decades of progress, not onthe battlefield, but in clinics, schools, and villages across the globe. The US government, under the leadership of the current President, has spearheaded […]

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

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Household Debt, Average Mortgage Interest Rates, and Individual Insolvencies Household Debt as a % of Disposable Income The ratio of household debt to disposable income has been a concern for policymakers […]

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

The AI Illusion: Is “Artificial Intelligence” Just a Buzzword for Billion-Dollar Bets? Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, not content with merely shaping our social realities, is now embarking on an ambitious, perhaps audacious, quest: the construction of [...]

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

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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 […]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

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Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders […]

Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

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Critical Overview: IoT Wireless Technology The Internet of Things (IoT) is a ubiquitous term in the tech world, although, the majority of the non-tech populace remains unaware of their connection with it. IoT technology connects […]

Viola Davis Faces Backlash for Her Portrayal of First Lady Michelle Obama, Sparking Debates on Race and Authenticity in Hollywood

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Viola Davis, the renowned actress, recently received criticism over her portrayal of former First Lady Michelle Obama in Showtime’s “The First Lady.” Viewers of the series claimed that Davis exaggerated Mrs. Obama’s mannerisms, [...]

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as [...]

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

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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 [...]

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

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The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the [...]

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Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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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 [...]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

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

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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

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Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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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, [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

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

Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

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