The annual gift of a Christmas Tree from Norway is a symbol of friendship. However, this year it has faced major backlash and criticism from the public.
Category: Politics & Current Affairs
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Are DNA Testing Companies Trustworthy?
DNA kits have become a commercialised but entertaining way to get to find out about one's culture, background and genetic makeup. Yet there is a dark underside to DNA kits. Possibly opening the door to third party interference, health scares and even legal discrimination in the workplace.
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Brexit: Will the Agriculture Industry Continue to Thrive?
Lincolnshire’s migrant farmworkers are the first to experience the impacts of Brexit.
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Slow down, wise up: The rapid rise of slow journalism
Keeping up with the news in the current world can be challenging. Tortoise Media hopes to change that with its slow journalism.
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The Problematic Concept of Gender Reveal Parties
The idea of gender reveal parties is simple. Yet in an era of inclusivity, the recent tradition has been plagued with controversy.
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Lebanon: More Than a ‘Whatsapp Revolution’
Recent anti-government protests in Lebanon have been dubbed the ‘WhatsApp Revolution’.
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The Truth About Seasonal Affective Disorder
The idea that people commonly experience sadness during the colder months isn't a new theory.
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Daylight Savings Time: a Controversial Topic
Daylight Savings Time has been in use since the 1900s, but has now become the center of a heated debate, as many regions move to cease its practice.
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Women of NASA: The Journey to the First All-Female Spacewalk
The journey to the first all-female spacewalk has ushered in a new era of diversity in space exploration. But it has also highlighted the discrimination that pursued the past women of NASA.
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The Liaison Between Racism and English Football Fans
Racism has long been a noticeable problem connected to English football fans. Recently, those allegations have resurfaced.
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The History of Halloween: 2000 Years in the Making
Spanning over 2000 years of traditions, the history of Halloween is richer than that of the commercialised American customs which are commonly portrayed on TV.
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One Country, Two Systems: Surging Protests in Hong Kong Clash with China’s 70th Anniversary Parades
A comprehensive guide to the Hong Kong protests.