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Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

28 July 2021 content editor Comments Off

A Critical Overview: Pope Francis Condemns Travelers Escaping Covid-19 Lockdowns In his weekly noon blessing, Pope Francis has voiced his disappointment and criticized individuals who chose to travel abroad to evade government restrictions and enjoy […]

News

Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

A Bleak Outlook: The Looming Cost-of-Living Catastrophe in the UK The Resolution Foundation has warned that millions of families in the UK will face significant financial difficulties in 2022. The organization’s report predicts that households [...]
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Marketing copy generated by AI

Critical Overview: The emergence of text-generation technology, specifically GPT-3, has led to a surge in startups offering marketing tools that generate content like blog posts, headlines, and press releases. These companies, including Jasper and ContentEdge, [...]
Business

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

Critical Overview: The recent announcement by the German government to legalize recreational cannabis during its current term has generated considerable buzz. This move has raised questions about whether adult recreational use of cannabis will become [...]
Culture

ICA’s History and Impact

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert [...]
Business

Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

Critical Overview: Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in DebtNewchip Accelerator, a startup creator in Austin, Texas, rebranded as Astralabs, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due to accruing some $4.8 million in debt, reportedly exceeding its $1.7 [...]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police […]

US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: US and Germany Agree on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline The United States and Germany recently announced an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which aims to address the strategic risks of […]

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

28 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

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 […]

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

Technology

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

Entertainment

16 May 2023 Comments Off

Gossip Commence: Netflix Announces Magical News Hold on to your broomsticks, fellow Potterheads! The wizarding world we all know and love is coming to Netflix UK and Ireland on May 17th! That’s right, all eight [...]

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Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Honeymoon’s Over: Labour’s Stuttering Start to Power Twelve months ago, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, swept into power on a wave of public disillusionment with the previous [...]

Travel

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, [...]

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

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 [...]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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Decadent Old Delhi Butter Chicken Recipe Unveiled

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Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

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Rapid Advancement of Quantum Computing Technology in 2021

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Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

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Critical Overview: The European Union has approved a law that would allow authorities to impose a state of emergency on social media sites, search engines, and online marketplaces. This “crisis mechanism” is part of a [...]

Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

Marketing copy generated by AI

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

ICA’s History and Impact

Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

Unveiling Lockdown’s Top Wellbeing Trends.

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

Still Playing for the Throne: Why Game of Thrones Endures

Asus Unveils Quirky New Hotdog-Shaped Monitor, Raising Questions on the Role of Design in Technology and Consumer Preferences