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

29 July 2021 content editor 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 […]

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

28 July 2021 content editor Comments Off

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, […]

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Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

TSB research reveals confusion around credit scores A recent study by TSB has shed light on the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding credit scores among UK consumers. The study found that a mere 46% of Britons [...]
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Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial [...]
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Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]
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UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an [...]
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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 [...]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly […]

Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

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A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many […]

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Nintendo Confirms Delay of Super Mario Movie, Leaving Fans Anticipating Further Updates on Production Progress

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Nintendo Movie Release Delayed: Illumination’s Super Mario Bros. Film Postponed Until April 2023 Introduction: Nintendo Direct is an annual event that is highly anticipated by Nintendo fans. At the September 2021 event, it was announced […]

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, […]

Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image […]

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: This article highlights the unique views of Generation Z (Gen Z) on gender equity and the need for organizations to adopt new strategies to accommodate these views as they enter the workforce. The […]

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists […]

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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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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2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

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U.S. News & World Report recently released its rankings of the best diets for 2021, with the Mediterranean diet taking the top spot for the third year in a row. The DASH and flexitarian diets [...]

Culture

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

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 [...]

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Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The article reports on the efforts of Apple to oppose the unionization of its retail workers with the Communications Workers of America, with the assistance of anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson. Although Apple [...]

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

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UK Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

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Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

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The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

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Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

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Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing [...]

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

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

Less Than Half of Britons Understand Credit Scores

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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Nintendo Confirms Delay of Super Mario Movie, Leaving Fans Anticipating Further Updates on Production Progress

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