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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far […]

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EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

Critical Overview: The current dispute over the Northern Irish protocol between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) has escalated after the UK proposed changes to the Brexit deal. However, Ursula von der Leyen, [...]
Culture

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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Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing [...]
Technology

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most [...]

China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has recently announced its intention to conduct an asteroid deflection mission. Deputy head of CNSA, Wu Yanhua, shared that the country is planning to build an asteroid monitoring […]

UK Faces Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Shortage: Causes and Consequences

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a game-changer for many women going through menopause. It helps alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms that can make life feel like a never-ending battle with hot flushes and night sweats. So […]

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its potential to enhance trust in record keeping and financial transactions. This system involves recording information in a way that makes it […]

Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for Your Needs: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Amazon and Alexa Devices in the Age of Big Tech

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Smart speakers with Alexa built-in have become increasingly popular, providing users with a convenient and efficient way to control their smart homes and access a wide range of information and entertainment services. While […]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

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18 July 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Caribbean Cuisine: Try the Delicious Eskovitch Recipe

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Exploring the Culinary Art of Jamaican Escovitch Fish Recipes The Jamaican cuisine is widely celebrated for its bold and diverse flavors. Among its popular dishes is the escovitch fish, which is prepared by seasoning, frying, […]

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Asus has announced its latest portable monitor, the ProArt Display PA147CDV. The monitor has an ultra-wide 32:9 aspect ratio with a 14-inch panel that resembles the second screen on the company’s Zenbook Pro […]

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 […]

Exploring the Vatican Museums: A Journey Through Art and History

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Vatican Museums’ Art Collection The Vatican Museums, founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, are home to one of the world’s greatest art collections. It was expanded [...]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Access to Nature and its Link with Mental Health The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces for city dwellers’ mental health and well-being. Ecologists and psychologists are currently investigating the [...]

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Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her [...]

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

17 April 2022 Comments Off

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]

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Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

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 [...]

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

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Proposal to make Extra UK Bank Holiday Monday Could Become Permanent

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Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

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British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

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France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t [...]

Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

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

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

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

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

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021