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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.

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 [...]
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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, [...]
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Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]
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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived [...]
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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in [...]

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

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Where to Invest Your Money: Navigating the UK’s Economic Crosscurrents

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

The financial landscape in the United Kingdom presents a complex challenge for savers and aspiring investors. A confluence of economic headwinds – sluggish wage growth, a property market increasingly out of reach for many, persistent […]

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7 September 2022 Comments Off

PR was tough love these days. Yes, you most certainly could get anyone to do anything and everything for you, yet it was hard to make one a celebrity. Laura knew that her colleagues always […]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report […]

Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, […]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders […]

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

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29 January 2023 Comments Off

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict [...]

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Legal and Criminal Implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ Scandal Introduction: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently faced increasing pressure to resign following allegations of lockdown parties held at Downing Street. Johnson has received a [...]

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Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed [...]

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Drake’s OVO Fest Surprise Guests On August 5th, Drake brought out a plethora of surprise guests during his OVO Fest performance, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Despite Cardi B’s set being [...]

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Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

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I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

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Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes

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L’Escargot: Chic Eatery and Lounge

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L’Escargot, the French restaurant in London, has garnered a reputation as an iconic institution in Soho. Established as the oldest French restaurant in London, L’Escargot has managed to keep up-to-date, deftly navigating the changing culinary [...]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

Where to Invest Your Money: Navigating the UK’s Economic Crosscurrents

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