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Hurricane Irma has already caused plenty of devastation, laying waste to certain parts of the Carribean and taking the lives of at least 28 people. But the Category Five storm, which is so strong it registered on earthquake devices, isn't over yet. Turning to the mainland United States, Irma brought…
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Game of Thrones is one of few television shows where the death of a character is not a question of "if", but "when". Yet the nature of each of the show's death scenes are still shocking enough, whether it be a slow and painful flaying, death by crossbow while sitting…
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If you've been paying attention to the news at all lately, you will have noticed one or two hurricane warnings for those living in Florida and other parts of the south coast of the US. You know, just subtle little hints that, if you're a resident in the state, you…
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Many people are under the incorrect assumption that only men can be sexist to women, but rather, women can be just as prejudiced, if not more so towards their own kind. While this may seen counter-intuitive, it reveals a deeper truth about society as it stands today: discrimination towards the…
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As we're all aware by now, the new iPhone is on the horizon, and there have been a lot of theories regarding what the new features will be and how much it will cost. Unfortunately for Apple, they have suffered one of their biggest leaks in history just a few…
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A 25-year-old woman was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning, in a wooded area surrounding the popular music festival, Bestival. The woman, who hails from London, is believed to have been murdered. Police were notified around 1am this morning after revellers attending the event at Lulworth Castle…
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I know guys, I know, I thought there wouldn't be anymore Conor McGregor news for a while as well, but it seems he just can't help but put himself in the headlines. Fresh off the back of winning millions of dollars after his mega-fight against Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Conor McGregor…
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All of us old enough to remember the 9/11 attacks will have distinct memories of where exactly we were when the news broke. Largely considered to be the worst terrorist incident in American history, the attack on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, alongside the other planned attacks…
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I’m a big fan of the Twin Peaks series, and now the revival has done so well, it seems its place in popular culture has been cemented forever. Hardly surprising. When the series first made its debut way back in 1990, the tropes subverted and the conventions of drama it…
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Imagine you're working on the red carpet for a big event. Celebrities, models, and industry giants are walking around you, and you've got to catch them as they pass by for a quick interview. There's probably a list of questions you cycle through, making some minor changes depending on who…
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Before September 11 2001, the world was by no means a peaceful place. Violence happened, wars happened - and yes, terrorism happened. Al-Qaeda was already a known presence in the 1990s, but until the planes hit those towers, nobody could truly fathom how divisive a single event could be. Nearly…
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There's certain musicians that were just born to work together; whether it's Jay-Z and Linkin Park, or Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, certain collaborations were just made to happen. Two artists that seem to create absolute magic whenever they enter the studio together are Eminem and Dr Dre, who have…
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The Boy Scouts of America announced today that Girl Scouts will be admitted to some programs, in a major decision changing the direction of both organizations. The smallest groups of scouts, called Cub Dens, will remain all-boys. But some of the larger groups will admit girls, and in 2019 a program…
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For many of us it feels like yesterday, but today marks 16 years since the horrifying 9/11 attacks. The attack on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, alongside the other planned attacks, not only left 2,996 people dead but marked the beginning of a period of intense political upheaval,…
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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…
