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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, […]

Entertainment

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

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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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 [...]
Culture

Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks [...]
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A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

A Quiet Place Part II: Is the Tense Sequel Worth the Hype in 4K Ultra HD? The Movie: Monster Action and Solid Scares After the successful launch of A Quiet Place, horror-movie lovers were excited [...]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

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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 […]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Comfort Eating Trend during Lockdown: An Academic Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have brought about significant changes to our daily routines, including disruptions to work and school schedules, social isolation, and […]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

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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 […]

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the […]

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open [...]

Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

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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 [...]

Business

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month [...]

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Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Household Debt, Average Mortgage Interest Rates, and Individual Insolvencies Household Debt as a % of Disposable Income The ratio of household debt to disposable income has been a concern for policymakers [...]

Culture

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

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 [...]

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

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Fueling Your Body Right: The Power of Eating Well

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Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

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

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

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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 [...]

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

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

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

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

Al Pacino’s New Relationship with Younger Partner Raises Eyebrows and Fuels Discussions on Age Gap Relationships

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda