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

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 0

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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Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature [...]
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UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating [...]
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New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

Critical Overview: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of semaglutide, a new weight loss drug, on the NHS for people with at least one weight-related condition and a [...]
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Troubled Times for the Labour Party Leader, Keir Starmer

A profound and destabilising shift is tearing through the fabric of British politics. For months, the internal consensus holding the Labour administration together has been fraying under the weight of persistent economic stagnation and deep [...]
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UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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 [...]

Celluloid Inception: Ways In Which the Sci-Fi Imaginary Foreshadowed the Future

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We are currently hovering in that awkward, static-filled silence between the “Big Bang” of Generative AI and the inevitable heat death of the hype cycle. If 2023 and 2024 were about the novelty of a […]

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

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17 May 2023 0

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 […]

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

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29 July 2021 0

This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven […]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless […]

Masters of the Menu: A Celebration of Culinary Craft, Culture, and Nutrient-Dense Heritage from the Restaurant to the Screen

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22 May 2026 0

Food is the ultimate time machine. It is the only art form that engages all five senses simultaneously while telling the story of human migration, climate shifts, economic survival, and tribal identities. Long before modern […]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

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The Journey Through Loss: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

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Grief is perhaps one of the most profoundly human experiences we will ever endure, a complex and often overwhelming cascade of emotions that can leave us feeling untethered and lost. We tend to associate it […]

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

29 July 2021 0

ritical Overview: The Pride Parade and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights The Pride Parade scheduled to take place in London on July 6, is part of the global movement fighting for equal rights for the […]

Mastering Hunger: Top 5 Ghrelin-Reducing Foods for Lasting Fullness

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

In an era where the siren call of convenience foods is ever-present and the struggle with weight management and expanding waistlines is a common narrative, understanding the intricate mechanisms that govern our appetite is more [...]

Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed [...]

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

28 April 2022 0

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 [...]

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

28 April 2022 0

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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The Silicon Sovereign: Mapping the Hegemony of the Algorithmic Age

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By late April 2026, the question is no longer whether AI has arrived, but whether it has left any room for the rest of us to breathe. We are three and a half years into [...]

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The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

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There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of [...]

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

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

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

Troubled Times for the Labour Party Leader, Keir Starmer

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

Experts Announce Best Diet for 2021