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Whether you’re a die-hard F.R.I.E.N.D.S fanatic, an American Horror Story addict or a Modern Family maniac, it’s likely you have an onscreen character that you can relate to. TV shows are the perfect place to find a persona that you’re able to emphasise with or that you’re rooting for, and doing so can even help us navigate tricky situations in real life. But with so many big personalities portrayed on screen, how do we know which pop culture characters best convey how we feel and what we do day to…

Everybody has felt the pinch this year so far, as the cost of living has surged due to rising fuel costs, low annual salaries and food costs jumping by a huge 10.8% in the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This has caused many of us to turn to budgeting plans – following money-saving tips like buying reduced groceries, redeeming coupons and avoiding topping up gas. But how does watching purse strings affect our day-to-day quality of life, namely when it comes to leisure activities? The…

Saudi Arabia’s controversial methods of eliminating opposition and dealing with activists have, once again, made headlines. In August, an unprecedented court ruling sent Leeds student Salma al-Shehab to 34 years in prison simply for retweeting women’s rights activists. Only a couple of weeks after that, another Saudi woman, Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani, received an even more shocking sentence for her tweets – the specialised court sent her to prison for 45 years. But this isn’t the first time a government has used people’s social media activity to silence them or…

The gambling industry in the United Kingdom is facing increasingly high financial penalties from the regulator at a time when many companies report lower revenues as a result of the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, the United Gambling Commission fined Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes Coral, a record £17 million in penalties for “absolutely unacceptable” anti-money laundering failures. The fine, which is the biggest ever to be issued by the Gambling Commission, includes £14 million for failures at the company’s online business LC International Limited, which operates 13…

If you have been on the web recently, there is no way you have not heard of VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). These extensions have become extremely popular, used by millions of people worldwide, with numbers surging during the global pandemic. VPNs allow users to enjoy safer online browsing, by virtually changing their locations. In addition to ensuring better protection online, VPNs have also become tools used to unlock a variety of otherwise inaccessible content. As you know, despite its massive popularity across the world, online gambling still has not been…

While WhatsApp is the leading messaging app, used worldwide for safer communication between people, this may soon change after the company announced important changes in its Privacy Policy. In 2021, WhatsApp shared with its users that according to its updated Privacy Policy, it can share information with Meta, which is WhatsApp’s parent company. With many people disappointed by the new decision of the popular company, a large number of users have switched to Telegram. While the company was launched back in 2013, it was not until 2021 that it started…

One of the reasons why many people enjoy gambling online is the myriad of promotional offers they can enjoy. By claiming different bonuses, free spins, and other casino incentives, players can enjoy extra funds to play their favourite casino games and hopefully stack up very generous wins. However, as virtual casinos tend to offer different casino promotions, it is always good to do your research and choose the incentive that will serve your needs the best. In addition to checking the type of benefits each promotion is offering, it is…

Casinos are always looking for ways to make their games more attractive to players. One way they are doing this is by offering casino incentives like free spins and match bonuses. To show new members a warm welcome and keep them coming for more, casinos offer a wide range of different bonuses. A recent trend among casino players is to redeem Bitcoin bonuses if they have the opportunity to make use of such. A Bitcoin bonus is a type of casino incentive that rewards players with a certain amount of…

Blackjack is a card game favourite to many casino players as it is known to offer some of the lowest house edge rates. In addition to that, players who learn how to use a basic strategy can further boost their chances of winning. As blackjack is a game of skill and chance, one could affect the outcome of every hand played by making the correct decision. Along with using the correct strategy, the different rules of blackjack will also affect the house edge of the card game. While the single-deck…

With many video game releases ending up delayed until this year – including Elden Ring and Warhammer 3 – it’s a huge year for gamers. But as with any major sector, the focus is on limiting the environmental impact of gaming. From video game companies to social media titans, the tech industry is working on lowering its carbon footprint, with 21 gaming giants having pledged to reduce their emissions by a combined 30 million tonnes by 2030. Most recently, video game developer Sumo Group joined the Playing for the Planet…