How the Media Reported the Trump Assassination Attempt

In the early evening of 13 July 2024, the world would witness one of the most heinous acts of political extremism in decades. Just minutes into Donald Trump’s speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the sound of gunshots rang across the stage as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire on the podium, determined to assassinate the former president. Yet in a stroke of luck so remarkable that it seemed an…

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Why 1984 is Still Relevant Today

“It was a cold bright day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen”. George Orwell’s 1984 is a timeless work of dystopian fiction that has consistently resonated with readers and remained relevant through its deeply gripping storyline. The novel describes a totalitarian superstate in which an all-powerful dictator ‘Big Brother’ has embedded himself into every aspect of society and brainwashed the populace into unwavering obedience, monitoring their every move and…

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