Tag Archives: London

26May/24

Difference between Cockney, Mancunians, scousers, and Geordies

May 24, 2024 /Human Interest —  While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading

10Apr/24

ICYMI: New Beginnings: Pioneers of AI Art, London Exhibition (11 April 2024)

HOFA Gallery and Fellowship AI platform daily.xyz announce the launch of ‘New Beginnings’, a pioneering London exhibition that documents the evolution of AI artistry, and weaves together the realities of AI, art and the human experience. In partnership with AI art curation and research experts, Crysalis, the exhibition runs from 11 – 30 April 2024. Continue reading

06Apr/24

What is an IPO, (Initial Public Offering)

London, April 6, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ —  An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is the first time a private company offers its shares to the public for purchase on a stock exchange. In simpler terms, it’s when a company decides to go public and sell pieces of ownership (shares) to regular investors like you and me. Continue reading

04Apr/24

Israel is the elephant in world peace room

London, April, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ —

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often referred to as a major obstacle to peace in the Middle East, and it’s understandable why you see it that way. Here’s how you can explain the idea:

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26Mar/24

The Israeli-Palestinian peace process

London, March 26, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ — The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is a complex and unfortunately stalled endeavor. Here’s a simplified breakdown: Continue reading

11Mar/24

‘Bengali Cockney, Black Cockney, East End Cockney, Essex Cockney, Jewish Cockney, Sylheti Cockney’: why community languages matter

Christopher Strelluf, University of Warwick

In response to a community petition, Tower Hamlets council in east London has designated Cockney as a “community language”. This recognition paves the way for the borough to actively challenge the linguistic discrimination that speakers of “non-standard” English dialects face.

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07Feb/24

Creative Works London Showcases AI Prowess with Guns N’ Roses’ Latest Music Video “The General”

Creative Works London, a cutting-edge design studio known for its innovative approach to visual storytelling, has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity and technology. In collaboration with the legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses, Creative Works has produced a visually stunning music video for the band’s latest single, “The General,” utilizing the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.Continue reading

09Jan/24

Freedom of thought is being threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. Here’s what we can do to protect it

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin

The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece – in part because it served a politician’s interests. The ability to speak freely was seen as essential for the new Athenian democracy, which the politician Cleisthenes both introduced and benefited from.

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21Nov/23

The financial empire of Hamas

Nov. 21, 2023 /Finance/ —

Allegations of money laundering in the City of London have been the subject of investigations and regulatory measures. The UK government has taken steps to strengthen its anti-money laundering regime, including increasing transparency requirements and enhancing cooperation with international partners.

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12Nov/23

Winter DataDive weekend 2023

12 Nov 2023 – We are thrilled to let you know about our winter DataDive weekend, taking place in London on 18-19 November 2023! Right now, we’re working hard behind the scenes with our Data Ambassador volunteers and our charity partners to get the project ready for you. At the weekend, you’ll be introduced to the charities and their projects, and then you’ll get to ‘dive’ straight into the data. It’s a great way to make a difference using your data skills! Continue reading