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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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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]
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UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

A Reflection on Ministerial Scandals and the Memory of the Major Government The recent scandal involving a Tory Cabinet minister and his alleged extramarital affair, publicized by tabloids, is evocative of the sleaze that tarnished [...]
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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

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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Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close [...]
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Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to [...]

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s […]

Nintendo Confirms Delay of Super Mario Movie, Leaving Fans Anticipating Further Updates on Production Progress

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Nintendo Movie Release Delayed: Illumination’s Super Mario Bros. Film Postponed Until April 2023 Introduction: Nintendo Direct is an annual event that is highly anticipated by Nintendo fans. At the September 2021 event, it was announced […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with […]

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

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Adapting to New Realities: The Future of Conferences Critical Overview In-person conferences have long been favored by entrepreneurs as a place to meet and network with like-minded people. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this traditional format, […]

Next-Gen Consoles’ Influence on PC Gaming

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New Console Technologies for PC Gamers to Look Forward To PC gamers tend to be more interested in hardware launches from Nvidia and AMD, but there are good reasons to be interested in the new […]

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 […]

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than […]

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 […]

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge [...]

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The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament [...]

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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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Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The [...]

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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

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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 [...]

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

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North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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

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New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

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

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

Mastering Hunger: Top 5 Ghrelin-Reducing Foods for Lasting Fullness

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

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature