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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

Business

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being [...]
Entertainment

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

Critical Overview DJ Tim Westwood, a prominent figure in the British music industry, has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, all of whom are black. The allegations, which include claims of unwanted sexual [...]
Business

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]
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War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

Alright, settle in, ’cause we ain’t talkin’ no fancy-pants, big-budget CGI fest here, nah. We’re diving deep into the 2025 joint, War of the Worlds: Data Harvest, starring none other than the OG himself, Ice [...]
Business

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

The financial landscape in the United Kingdom presents a complex challenge for savers and aspiring investors. A confluence of economic headwinds – sluggish wage growth, a property market increasingly out of reach for many, persistent [...]

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

Culture

12 September 2013 Comments Off

ASHMOLEAN, 12 Sep 2013 to 19 Jan 2014, 8GBP About the exhibition This is a rare chance to see two of Britain’s greatest artists. Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) and Henry […] […]

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The tradition of Hanami or cherry blossom viewing in Japan has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years. The Japanese cherry tree, sakura, which is popular all over the country, […]

A Brief History of Grime Music

Entertainment

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. […]

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Entertainment

29 July 2021 0

Love Island’s Casa Amor gets messier as postcard exposes contestants’ secrets. Liberty throws away a Casa Amor postcard, but the postcard may reveal the boys’ adventures with the new girls to their original partners in […]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. […]

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Gillian Wearing

28 March 2012 Comments Off

28 March-17 June 2012, Whitechapel, London, ended Gillian Wearing If form is like a face looking at you then Gillian Wearing’s exhibition was able to communicate in a limited fashion on societal relations and human […] […]

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

19 July 2025 Comments Off

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the […]

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

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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 […]

Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

Cuisine

29 July 2021 0

A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil1 finely chopped red onion1 crushed garlic cloveA thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped1 finely chopped red chili1 ½ teaspoons of ground [...]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

Business

29 July 2021 0

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 [...]

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The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

19 July 2025 Comments Off

In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament [...]

Culture

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection [...]

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

29 July 2021 0

Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq [...]

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Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

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Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

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

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

War of the Worlds: Ice Cube’s Gritty Take on Alien Invasion

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

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Gillian Wearing

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft