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Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. […]

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

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

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Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless [...]
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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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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

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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 [...]
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Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

Critical Overview: The Best Vegan Sandwich Combinations Many people struggle to find suitable sandwich fillings during Veganuary, as most classic sandwich combinations are based on meat and dairy. However, vegan sandwiches can be a joy [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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26 August 2022 Comments Off

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, […]

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Dwayne Johnson Laughs at Vin Diesel’s Comments on Fast & Furious Feud

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Buckle up, Fast & Furious fans, because the feud between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel is hotter than a street race in Havana. The two co-stars have reportedly been at odds for a […]

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income [...]

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 […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

28 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]

Technology

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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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Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Gardening has long been a popular leisure activity, and it seems that this trend is extending to travel as well. Garden-inspired breaks have emerged as a new travel niche, catering to green-fingered travelers [...]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

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Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure

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Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

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Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

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NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

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British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil [...]

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

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

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

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

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets