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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

31 January 2025 content editor 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 […]

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Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes

Travel Overview: Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes Prepping for a trip can be daunting, but one thing that can make it much easier is choosing the right packing cubes. With the help [...]
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A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could [...]
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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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 [...]
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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of [...]
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Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing [...]

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work […]

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

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29 January 2023 Comments Off

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict […]

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

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7 August 2025 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 […]

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its potential to enhance trust in record keeping and financial transactions. This system involves recording information in a way that makes it […]

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

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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 […]

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how [...]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report […]

Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

22 January 2024 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, […]

Elon Musk’s tweets spark rise in Twitter shares

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Elon Musk recently acquired a 9.2% stake in Twitter, as announced in a filing on Monday. Musk’s purchase, which was worth $2.9 billion as of the end of trading on Friday, made him […]

Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Gardening has long been a popular leisure activity, and it seems that this trend is extending to travel as well. Garden-inspired breaks have emerged as a new travel niche, catering to green-fingered travelers [...]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

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Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists [...]

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Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Apple Inc. has reportedly slowed down its hiring process for certain retail positions, specifically for its Genius technical-support roles. The tech giant has informed some stores that it will not be filling Genius [...]

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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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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 [...]

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

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Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

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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 [...]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

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Passive income: The new hustle in 2022