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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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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 [...]
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Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

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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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, [...]
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Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

The Honeymoon’s Over: Labour’s Stuttering Start to Power Twelve months ago, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, swept into power on a wave of public disillusionment with the previous [...]
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Vlogger completes 850 consecutive days of running

The Benefits and Risks of Daily Running: A Critical Overview of Göran Winblad’s Experience The practice of running every day has been gaining popularity in recent years, with many individuals citing the benefits of daily [...]

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

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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, […]

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by […]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of […]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

28 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel […]

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

The Future of UK Music Industry: 5 Reasons for Optimism.

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Resilience of the UK Music Industry in the Face of the Pandemic As the UK approaches the one-year anniversary since the start of its first COVID-19 lockdown, it is clear that the [...]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend [...]

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Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest

28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Immoral Turn in Hollywood: A Critical Overview Pat Boone, an 87-year-old actor who stars in a new faith-based film called The Mulligan, has criticized modern movies and television for their lack of morals. Boone [...]

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Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson are three billionaire entrepreneurs who have a combined net worth of $400 billion, equivalent to the GDP of Ireland. They have decided to invest a significant [...]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

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Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

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Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

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A Brief History of Grime Music

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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. [...]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

Vlogger completes 850 consecutive days of running

EastEnders 2021 Preview: 12 Spoilers to Watch For

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