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The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

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How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare […]

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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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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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 [...]
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Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

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 [...]
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Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021

Critical Overview: Every year, the U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of the healthiest diets to follow based on the opinions of a panel of health experts and nutritionists. In 2021, the Mediterranean [...]
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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share [...]

Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You

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A Critical Overview of Self-Improvement in 2021 Self-improvement is a topic that has garnered immense attention in recent years, as more individuals recognize the importance of personal growth and development. As we move further into […]

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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28 July 2021 0

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 […]

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

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28 April 2022 0

Labour Group in Croydon Council Fined £14k for Election Law Breaches Introduction: The Electoral Commission has fined the Labour group in Croydon Council £14,000 for breaking election laws in advance of the borough-wide referendum on […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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29 July 2021 0

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women […]

Human Spectrums: Navigating Modern Mental Health

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Human behaviour is rarely a matter of neat categories or binary states. Across our lifetimes, the way we think, feel, process information, and interact with the physical world exists on a continuum. In recent years, […]

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that […]

Walking in my mind

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Walking in my mind 23/06/09 – 06/09/09, Hayward Gallery, South Bank Centre, London, United Kingdom, Europe. So therefore I am The mind, by fiat is the hub of self willed realization. It finds in art […] […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 0

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of […]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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28 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel [...]

Bridget Riley, National Gallery

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24 November 2010 -22 May 2011, London, United Kingdom Situation Running from 24/11/10 – 22/05/11, the exhibition features a strong collection of Dame Riley’s recent work plus one retrospective piece, ‘Man with a Red Turban […] […]

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Lichtenstein A Retrospective

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A scintillating exhibition capturing a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures by the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-97) active between the 60s and 90s who reached prominence during the mid 60s and ever wider acclaim […] […]

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The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

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As of late April 2026, the global news cycle has moved beyond ‘saturated’ into a state of permanent, high-decibel crisis. For the average citizen in London, New York, or Paris, the urgent ‘Justice Mob’ of [...]

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Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to [...]

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Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work [...]

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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