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SATURDAY, 25 JULY 2026, 21:58

Africa

Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why

Yesterday at 20:18 PM, via BBC News

As the biggest ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

Sport

England women cruise past France

Today at 21:12 PM, via BBC News

England women claim a 38-4 win over France in their mid-season international in Toulouse.

Education

Whatever Happened to the B+ Student?

Today at 13:00 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to an essay by Frank Bruni about the pressure to give students A’s in college classes.

Science/Tech

Top Online Sites Debate Cutting Off Google’s Crawlers

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Futurism reports:[Some online publications] are now debating whether to cut Google off entirely, as the Wall Street Journal reports, illustrating an increasingly fraught relationship between the tech giant and the publishers that are creating content its AI models are regurgitating. According to the newspaper, prominent outlets including USA Today, Politico, the Economist, People, and Reuters...

Science/Tech

China is Creating a Herd of 100 Elite Yak Clones

Today at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

CNN reports on yaks “designed and cloned” in secretive, high-altitude labs in Tibet — 2.4 miles (4,000 meters) above sea level. They’re a critical part of the local economy, and researchers “hope to create an ‘elite’ herd of super-yaks, healthier and more fertile than their predecessors.”Both domestic yaks and their wild cousins have been facing threats for years, with some rare subspecies at...

Science/Tech

Facebook Offers a Verification System Certifying to Other Users That You’re a Real Human

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Facebook announced Friday they’re launching a badge “that verifies there’s a real person behind a profile”.”You record a short video selfie, which we check against your existing profile photos to confirm a match. The process is free and typically takes just a few minutes. Accounts must meet our trust and safety standards to qualify for verification….” Once verified, your badge will appear...

Science/Tech

Risks of Parkinson’s Disease May Increase With Prolonged Exposure to Road Traffic Noise

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

A large Danish study found a modest but consistent association between long-term road traffic noise exposure and higher Parkinson’s disease risk, with a 3% increase for every 11.5 dB rise in noise at the most exposed side of a home. The Guardian reports: The researchers modeled noise exposure at the most and least exposed exterior of the residence of each participant and calculated the...