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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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 [...]
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 [...]
Technology

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

Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]
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NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons [...]
Travel

Exploring the Vatican Museums: A Journey Through Art and History

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 [...]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Global

31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

Entertainment

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 […]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

North America

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 […]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, […]

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 [...]

Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 finely chopped red onion 1 crushed garlic clove A thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped 1 finely chopped red chili […]

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, […]

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

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 […]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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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 [...]

Discovering the Far East

Travel

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Southeast Asian region, comprising of Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and The Philippines, is a unique and exceptional area. The region is rich in cultural diversity and has a [...]

Travel

World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 championship was sealed through a penalty shootout, ending the final match with a score of 3-2. Following the game, England manager Gareth Southgate shouldered the [...]

Business

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

29 July 2021 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 [...]

Culture

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 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, [...]

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

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Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

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Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

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Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

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Critical Overview: The recent announcement by the German government to legalize recreational cannabis during its current term has generated considerable buzz. This move has raised questions about whether adult recreational use of cannabis will become [...]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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

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

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

Exploring the Vatican Museums: A Journey Through Art and History

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The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum