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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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Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the [...]
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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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Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

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

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 [...]
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Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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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 […]

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

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Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of […]

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

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A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a […]

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

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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. […]

Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

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Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed […]

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

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A Critical Overview of BOYS: Exploring Masculinity through Collaborative Theatre BOYS is a theatrical performance that presents a fresh exploration of masculinity, using a collaborative and immersive approach to create an ethnically diverse ensemble of […]

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the […]

UK PLC in Trouble

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The United Kingdom has long been seen as a pillar of global economic stability, a testament to its robust service sector and a leading role in finance and technology. Yet, beneath the surface of this […]

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 [...]

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

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Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, [...]

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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 [...]

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EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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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, [...]

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Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

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Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]

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

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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

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A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

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

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

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

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

Navigating Nationalism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration in the UK

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