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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 […]

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Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]
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French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]
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Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

A Critical Overview of the Global Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, with nearly every country affected. As governments struggle to contain the virus, businesses [...]
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Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

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 [...]
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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, [...]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

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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 […]

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend […]

Experts Recommend the Top Diets for 2022

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Mediterranean Diet as the Best Overall Diet Introduction: The Popularity of the Mediterranean Diet As the New Year comes with new resolutions, lifestyle changes, and health plans, the Mediterranean diet […]

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

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, […]

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, […]

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

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 Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

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Critical Overview: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused concerns over the supply of sunflower oil, which has led to supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, and Waitrose limiting sales. The Kantar monthly review of supermarket sales […]

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 [...]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

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

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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 [...]

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EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The current dispute over the Northern Irish protocol between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) has escalated after the UK proposed changes to the Brexit deal. However, Ursula von der Leyen, [...]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

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Book Early: 15 Glamping Sites for Summer 2021.

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Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

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UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq [...]

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

Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

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

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

The Guide to Virtual Reality

ICA’s History and Impact

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum