Films

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice […]

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COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the [...]
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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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 [...]
Culture

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

Critical Overview: This article highlights the unique views of Generation Z (Gen Z) on gender equity and the need for organizations to adopt new strategies to accommodate these views as they enter the workforce. The [...]
Travel

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 [...]
National

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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 [...]

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Culture

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 […]

Experts Recommend the Top Diets for 2022

Cuisine

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 […]

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

Business

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

Entertainment

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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, […]

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

Cuisine

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice 2 cups of water 1/4 cup of rice vinegar 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced […]

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

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 [...]

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being […]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

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, […]

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

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

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

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

In an age where the scribble of a pen can repeal a law or statute, it can also condemn tens of thousands to starvation, the global political landscape is shifting with unnerving speed. The rise [...]

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The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

19 July 2025 Comments Off

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the [...]

Travel

Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Sagrada Familia: Barcelona’s Iconic Basilica The Sagrada Familia is widely recognized as the symbol of Barcelona, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. The Expiatory Temple of [...]

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Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

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The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

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Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

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A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, [...]

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

Exploring the Unique and Flavorful Indian Jewish Cuisine

Savers Rejoice as Interest Rates Rise, but Remain Calm

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

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