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Coventry City Council to reassess £500k annual deal with Palantir after protests over ties to Israeli military

Following a demonstration urging Coventry City Council to end its partnership with technology firm Palantir on Tuesday 2 September, cabinet members have announced that they will review the contract over the next four weeks. As reported by The Guardian, the contract expands on a one-year pilot scheme which uses AI...
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By , Sep. 7, 2025

The humour in cringe culture

‘Cringe’ has a strong hold on digital platforms. Being ‘cringe’ was an integral part of the relaunch of musica.ly into TikTok, and now entire accounts are dedicated to reposting ‘cringe’ videos. It’s not just faceless accounts, either. Trends reenacting embarrassing events or traits are considered ‘cringeworthy’. Is being ‘cringe’ simply...
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By , Sep. 6, 2025

JD Vance: Jack of all trades, servant of Trump

James David (JD) Vance was thrust into the spotlight within the Republican Party after being chosen by Donald Trump as a vice-presidential running mate in July 2024. Vance is a complex individual, one with many strands that comprise a single identity. He rose to national attention in 2016 with the...
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By , Sep. 4, 2025