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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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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

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 [...]
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The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

Critical Overview: The Resilience of the UK Music Industry in the Face of the Pandemic As the UK approaches the one-year anniversary since the start of its first COVID-19 lockdown, it is clear that the [...]
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Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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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Explained: What Is Blockchain?

Critical Overview: Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its potential to enhance trust in record keeping and financial transactions. This system involves recording information in a way that makes it [...]
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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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 [...]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

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Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial […]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

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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, […]

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Discovering the pre-Arawak past in the Caribbean The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula holds a rare archaeological discovery that could potentially solve the mystery of the pre-Arawak people of the Caribbean. Anthropologists have been […]

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

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Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception […]

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

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

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ritical Overview: The Pride Parade and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights The Pride Parade scheduled to take place in London on July 6, is part of the global movement fighting for equal rights for the […]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

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

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a game-changer for many women going through menopause. It helps alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms that can make life feel like a never-ending battle with hot flushes and night sweats. So […]

ICA’s History and Impact

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert [...]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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17 April 2022 Comments Off

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]

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Story №4

7 September 2022 Comments Off

My personal inspirational leader, that fancy blogger from Nantes, got up really early this morning. She was active, slim, and adored pear spiced latte in October, mint latte in April, yet drank only black coffee [...]

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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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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share [...]

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

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Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

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France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

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Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

The Guide to Virtual Reality