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Mic Lays Off Entire Editorial Staff and Sells to Bustle

The only remaining editorial employee is Mic co-founder Jake Horowitz.

Health & Well-being

Students’ Diets are Deteriorating

According to a recent study, about 30% of students don't eat fruit daily.

Technology

London is One of the Best Cities to Live in 2019, and you are a Londoner!

London, a beautiful city full of stimuli, job opportunities, green parks, art and multiculturalism has been voted the 'best city to live' in 2019. Every year the leading advisor in different field so-called Resonance Consultancy classified the '100 best cities in the world', according to a wide range of parameters, and this year London was crowned. The capital of the United Kingdom holds the first place since 2017, which has managed to pull two very aggressive rivals such as New York and Paris. Photo by Luca Micheli on Unsplash

Entertainment

Stephen Hillenburg, Creator of ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’, Dies at 57

Nickelodeon announced that the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator died of ALS.

News

Missionary Killed While Contacting Tribe Illegally

An American missionary was killed after going to the North Sentinel Island to preach to the natives. Trips to the island are prohibited because they would expose the tribespeople to disease and the tribespeople generally respond to intrusion with violence.

Health & Well-being

How To Fight Homesickness

Whether you're in uni or working far from home, try out this guide to fighting homesickness.

Culture

Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad

Fighting homesickness with food.

Culture

Why Blackfishing Needs to Stop

Here's why it's so awful when white women pose as Black women on social media.

Culture

(Not) Home For The Holidays

For my first Thanksgiving away from home, I reflect on what I'm truly thankful for.

Culture

Why I Love Coffee

It's amazing that something as simple as coffee can be a vessel for something as strong as community.

Culture

Living While Black

In the past year we've seen far too many instances of the police being called on Africans Americans for the crime of going about their daily life.

News

Beyoncé Buys Sir Philip Green and Arcadia Group Out of Ivy Park

Following the racial abuse and sexual harassment allegations against Sir Philip Green, Beyoncé has ended her partnership with Topshop and Arcadia Group.

Entertainment

For Rising Pop Icon Rina Sawayama, Everything is Political

Rina Sawayama doesn't shy away from heavy topics in her debut extended play, RINA.

Entertainment

NAO’s “Saturn” is a Transcendent Ode to Personal Growth

Named after the astrological Saturn return, NAO's sophomore album shows us a more evolved version of herself.

Politics

Dear Refugee Crises - Valentina Georgieva

A letter written to the current Refugee Crises world wide written by Valentina as part of the ScribersHive Europe programme.

Culture

Ask More, Assume Less

"Out of everyone else in the world that could've been the barriers to your dreams, why did it have to be your parents?"

Culture

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Culture

2025 - An Original Poem by Ruma Parvin

A poem about the future

Culture

Dear Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia

A letter to Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia to show them that things are moving at least in sports.

Culture

A Letter to my Old Traditions

Article

Culture

PIZZA SKILLS - A Recipe for ScribersHive

Article

Culture

The Face of Unholy Emojis

Now the default emoji on a phone That signifies colour of my skin tone

Culture

Sexual Harassment Pay-out Leads to Multi-City Walkout at Google

In 12 cities around the world Google employees held a walk-out. The walk-out was in protest of the company's handling of sexual harassment.

Culture

Book review - 'The Calling' by James Frey

'[...] No one knows when Endgame will begins, no one knows the identity of the other players. However, when Endgame begins they will have to play, boys and girls aged twelve to eighteen will have to fight. In the end only one will be the winner'. Photo by Joshua Sortino on Unsplash

Culture

How I Spent Halloween through the Years

Since Halloween is my favourite holiday I've celebrated it in some way every year. The ways that I've celebrated have changed greatly as I've grown up.

Culture

Lindsay Lohan Apologises For Calling #MeToo Women Weak

Lindsay Lohan faced heavy criticism over a recent interview with The Times, causing her to come out and apologise for her comments towards women of the #MeToo movement.

Culture

Kolton Lee’s Take on the Issues Faced by Minority Filmmakers

Writer/director Kolton Lee is one of many Black British film-makers who can no longer take the lack of diversity in British film and television.

Culture

British Vs English - More Than Meets the Eye?

An American's thoughts on the difference between the British and English flag. Could the English flag be an Elitist symbol?

Culture

Can Religion Provide an Objective Answer?

An instance of 38 Illegal Immigrants being raided and seized while working in a cement plant is argued between a Pastor and local Townsman. They both use religion to make their case but who can figure out who is right and why?

Culture

Herd Mentality & the Problem with Fake News

The distribution of fake news scares on WhatsApp has resulted in the killings of eight people including two who have recently been lynched in Assam, North East India. Has herd mentality fueled by social media gone too far?

Culture

Ireland Finally Legalised Abortions: What's Next?

The only countries in Europe where abortion is illegal remain: Northern Ireland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Poland and San Marino.

Culture

How Fasting is Going this Ramadan

It's the third week into Ramadan and most of us across the UK have gotten the hang of almost 19 hours of fasting. For some reason even though it's very lengthy, the fasts aren't as challenging as it was in the previous year. I guess it's…

Culture

Interview #8 vol.3: Kate Hutchinson: Culture Journalist / Radio DJ

Kate Hutchinson is an art and culture journalist of The Guardian covering various genres from interviews of celebrities such as Kate Mckinnon to reports of music festivals. Also, she works as DJ in various types of programs, such as Worldwide FM. This time, I hunted her opinion and view to such a diverse London art scene, especially focusing on how she tries to tell people these through media.

Politics

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Politics

The Effect of the Refugee Crisis on Children

Refugee statistics from The UN Refugees Agency (UNHCR) shows that there are 65.8 million refugees around the world. Those that have to leave their own country also bare with the issues of 28 million child refugees. The situation in temporary…

Politics

Women Across the Country Changing the Face of American Politics

The 2018 U.S. Midterm Elections was a historic election of firsts for American women.

Politics

Package Bombs Sent to Prominent Democrats Ahead of Elections

Two weeks before the US Midterm Elections package bombs were sent to prominent Democrats, including former President Obama, by a Trump supporter. What do these attempted bombings show about the United States' current politic climate?

Politics

Trump Visit Causes Unrest in Pittsburgh after Synagogue Shooting

The Jewish community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mourning those who lost their lives in the massacre that occurred at Tree of Life synagogue last Saturday.

Politics

Netherlands Intelligence Accuses Russia of Cyber-plotting

Russian operatives have been accused of plotting to hack target the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Politics

Why the United States’ Power is Dangerous

The United States of America portrayed themselves as protectors of freedom and liberty as the reason why they are so powerful but a closer inspection reveals unconstraint power could have dire consequences.

Politics

China Could Lift Anti-Natal Policy after 40 Years

China may give their almost 40-year anti-natal policy the scrap due to their increasing ageing population and fall in birth rates.

Politics

Vaccines: A Cure for Some, An Infection for Others

As the number of people infected with Measles increases for the first time since 2016 and the World Health Organisation pushes for a 95% immunisation rate, important decisions will have to be made about the role of vaccines in treating life threatening illnesses.

Politics

Members of the Windrush Generation are told ‘Sorry’ but Continue to Suffer

Home Secretary Sajid Javid has apologised to 18 members of the Windrush generation who may have been wrongfully deported. The government continues to acknowledge its involvement in the issue but many are wondering how they intend to mend the wounds caused by over half a decade's worth of mistakes.

Politics

‘Terrorist Attack’ by Lone Driver Wakes Westminster

A lone driver collided with the barriers of the Houses of Parliament this morning. Scotland Yard has called it a terrorist attack due to the location of the incident.

Politics

Could the UK Replace Elected Politicians with Random Selection?

Is our current democracy truly representative of the UK population or is there an alternative way of choosing the people that represent us?

Politics

Tommy Robinson Released After his Appeal in Court

English Far Right-Wing Activist Tommy Robinson released from Prison on bail after convicted of being Contempt of Court in May.

Politics

Conservatives Still in Power: Is it a Matter of Time?

After 3 elections and a referendum in 7 years, the Conservatives are still in power but the question is for how long.

Politics

Mesut Ozil Retires from Germany Amid Controversy

Arsenal Midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from the Germany National Team after receiving abuse from the Deutsch Media for meeting with Turkish leader Erdogan.

Politics

High Temperatures Shows Evidence of Global Warming

Temperatures are increasing but there are some who believe global warming does not exist. We should care about their beliefs because they have a lot of power to change mankind fate.

Politics

Pussy Riot Strikes Again on the Biggest Stage

Pussy Riots members invaded the pitch in the second half during the World Cup final with a mixed reaction from players on opposing sides.

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