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The irrational and inhumane policy against Cuba

The United States embargo against Cuba, the longest and most comprehensive isolation policy against any country, was formalised by Democrat John F. Kennedy on 3 February 1962. Republican Donald Trump stepped up the blockade during his term in office (2017‑2021), with 243 coercive measures in force. Under Joe Biden, the […]

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Resisting immediacy

Immersing the mind of a viewer in a virtual reality can be witnessed in the zombie-like deportment of people of all ages glued to phone or tablet screens, part of a craving for immediacy that is now seemingly embedded in Western culture.   Sean Sheehan   It is an aspect […]

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Farnborough’s uncertain climate future

Farnborough (Hampshire) is a town of two halves: terraced houses, vacant shops, ageing bus shelters and crumbling car parks sit in the centre; on the edge are sleek office blocks, new builds, colourful megastores, and shiny showrooms.   Text and photos: Sul Nowroz Real Media*    The town has a […]