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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far […]

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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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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The Guide to Virtual Reality

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, [...]
Travel

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, [...]
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Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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 [...]
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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 [...]

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is witnessing a slow-motion collapse of decades of progress, not onthe battlefield, but in clinics, schools, and villages across the globe. The US government, under the leadership of the current President, has spearheaded […]

Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for Your Needs: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Amazon and Alexa Devices in the Age of Big Tech

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Smart speakers with Alexa built-in have become increasingly popular, providing users with a convenient and efficient way to control their smart homes and access a wide range of information and entertainment services. While […]

Marketing copy generated by AI

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The emergence of text-generation technology, specifically GPT-3, has led to a surge in startups offering marketing tools that generate content like blog posts, headlines, and press releases. These companies, including Jasper and ContentEdge, […]

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with […]

Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that […]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. […]

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 […]

A Brief History of Grime Music

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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. […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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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, [...]

Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Russian ammunition depot located near the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames overnight, while local officials reported that a series of explosions had occurred across three Russian provinces on the border. Belgorod regional governor, [...]

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New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 [...]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

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Elon Musk ‘Rather Hates’ Being CEO of Tesla

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

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The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

UK Faces Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Shortage: Causes and Consequences

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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