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

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 [...]
Technology

The Guide to Virtual Reality

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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Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, [...]
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Vlogger completes 850 consecutive days of running

The Benefits and Risks of Daily Running: A Critical Overview of Göran Winblad’s Experience The practice of running every day has been gaining popularity in recent years, with many individuals citing the benefits of daily [...]
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Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

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 [...]

Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for Your Needs: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Amazon and Alexa Devices in the Age of Big Tech

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Critical Overview Smart speakers with Alexa built-in have become increasingly popular, providing users with a convenient and efficient way to control their smart homes and access a wide range of information and entertainment services. While […]

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

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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 […]

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 […]

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Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

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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 […]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

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The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us […]

Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

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A Critical Overview of Cannabis Christmas: Best Edibles for 4/20 Introduction Cannabis Christmas, the unofficial holiday of weed enthusiasts, is fast approaching, with 4/20 just around the corner. This year’s top edibles are guaranteed to […]

The World’s Most Electrifying Festivals: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

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Tired of the same old holidays? Craving a trip that doesn’t just show you a place, but lets you feel its true rhythm? Then it’s time to move beyond the usual tourist trails and dive […]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating [...]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this [...]

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Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly [...]

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Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

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Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks [...]

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Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

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Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image [...]

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021

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Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

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Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

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

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Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

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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 [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

Vlogger completes 850 consecutive days of running

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

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

The State of Racism in Modern Britain: Analyzing the Evidence.

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show