Empty seats don’t stay vacant for long on the London Underground. Bustling crowds of Londoners rush into the tube, fighting for a place to sit with no second thought. Recently, however, I have noticed more passengers standing than sitting, perhaps in fear of encountering bacteria growing in seat cushions.
Public transport is efficient and cheap compared to taxis, making it a popular mode of transport for many Londoners, including a significant number of students commuting via buses and the tube....

Now known as one of the U.K.’s most prolific child murderers, nurse Lucy Letby was sentenced to life in prison Aug. 21, according to The Guardian. Following her murder of several infants, Lucy Letby’s absence at her sentencing allowed her to continue harming the families of her victims as she avoided confronting them in court. 
A convict’s final hearing is arguably the most important part of their trial as victims and families finally share their stories. Thus, the criminal’s presence should be...

As I sat in my period eight English class, my mind resisted the efforts to focus on the pages laid before me. I could not understand why my attention span felt so short. Unbeknownst to me, the answer to my problem was in the apps downloaded on my phone.
As usership of social media has increased, so have our standards of appealing content. Social media platforms garner instant gratification, which can supply immediate fulfillment, yet lowers attention spans when focusing on substantial content ac...