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Hurricane Irma has devastated vast swathes of the Caribbean and nearby territories, killing at least 28 people. Since last weekend, however, it turned its sights to the mainland US, pummelling the state of Florida with winds that reached speeds of up to 130 mph on Sunday; destroying homes, leaving 3.5…
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As a culture, I'm pretty sure we're a little obsessed with the end of the world. Most superhero movies tend to put the fate of the world in the balance, science-fiction is full of post-apocalyptic stories, and directors like Roland Emmerich (the guy behind The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day,…
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The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has only continued to become more of a divisive figure. In the last two months alone, he has announced that he plans to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals serving "in any capacity" in the US military, while also failing to condone…
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Lets rewind back to 2004 shall we? Why? I hear you ask. Well, because in 2004, I started my first ever year at high school. There I was with my big rucksack and my oversized uniform, which my mom told me I would "grow into", all fluffy haired and fresh…
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We've all heard of the classic email scams. You know the ones, where someone emails you and claims that they've got an absolute fortune waiting for you, due to your long lost uncle or some rubbish. All they ask is that you pay a small administration fee, or hand over…
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It is being reported that over 100 inmates have escaped from a prison on the British Virgin Islands after parts of it were destroyed by Hurricane Irma this weekend. Irma has battered the islands over the past few days as the storm makes its way to mainland America, and according…
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Tom Hanks seems like a good guy, doesn't he? You get those celebrities who just seem like really nice people, and Hanks is one of them. Whether it's his portrayal of the legendary Forrest Gump, Woody or randomly appearing in the music video for Carly Rae Jepsen's hit single "I…
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Hurricane Irma has begun to reach landfall in Florida as residents prepare themselves for the 130mph winds that are set to batter their way through the state in one of the worst storms to have ever hit the area. In the hours before the hurricane hit the Lower Florida Keys,…
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Moms are strong women, aren't they? They have to deal with a hell of a lot throughout their lives: they have to give birth to you, and then they have to deal with all the travails that come with raising a child (the tantrums, strops, school, first partner etc...). Moms…
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There are plenty of debates to be had regarding ketchup, with the main one focusing on where you keep it. Personally, I'm a ketchup in the fridge man, mainly because that is what it says on the bottle, but some people keep it out on the table, and like having…
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In times of adversity, the kindness of strangers really stands out. And, as hurricane Irma approaches Florida, there are few adversities greater than this. The storm, which has already torn through the Caribbean and the Bahamas, has prompted Florida officials to issue warnings to residents of the state. A mandatory…
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As most people are probably aware by now, hurricane Irma is heading towards the southeast coast of the USA - and she isn't exactly a light drizzle of rain. The category five storm has already destroyed thousands of properties and claimed dozens of lives in Cuba, the Bahamas, and parts…
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In the history of iconic music, so many decisions emerge as the result of total accidents. Longstanding plans are broken, courses are diverted, and even mistakes become ingrained into legend as genius choices. So much of the process relies on chance, that it's a wonder anything genius exists at all.…
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Is there anything that Conor McGregor doesn't have? He's got fame, fortune, oh - and a couple of mansions. When he's not in his permanent residence, McGregor has in a gigantic property in the states which he uses for training. In a recent video for UFC (the Ultimate Fighting Championship),…
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All parents want to protect their children, and every mom and dad will have a different way of going about it. Some will give their children some distance to make and learn from their own mistakes, others will be overprotective 'helicopter' parents, and most will probably end up annoying their…
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It's been an incredibly strange year between the US and Russia, to say the least. Russian oligarchs seem to have some strange web of ties with US oligarchs, including Donald Trump, though no clarity or finality has been brought to these theories. It remains unproven conjecture that Russia swayed the…
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While the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Las Vegas shootings earlier this month, there is still new information trickling out detailing what happened. These details help to build a better idea of the exact events, in order to better understand and consequently prevent any such event…
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There are some people who are eerily accurate at guessing whether someone is gay or not. Personally, I practically have to see someone declare their sexuality through a megaphone before I notice anything. Basically, if you were ever in need of a "gaydar" for any reason, ask anyone but me.…
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I know I probably shouldn't say it but, as somebody who doesn't really care much for soccer, the most entertaining games for me are always the ones that involve pitch-invaders. I mean, what would you rather watch: a lone daredevil getting chased down and tackled by a bunch of security…
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According to the World Health Organisation, 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression, and 6.9% of Americans will have a depressive episode at some point in their lives. Despite being so common, though, mental health problems can be a difficult subject to talk about for many people - especially those…
