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Iran calls for regional coordination in calls with Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan

Today at 13:42 PM, via Daily Maverick

Iran’s foreign minister called for vigilance and regional coordination in separate calls with counterparts in Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan as the military warned of a tougher response to any further attacks on its energy infrastructure, state media reported on Thursday.

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Mrs SA semi-finalists: Pet parents who lead with purpose and compassion

Today at 13:34 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The road to the Mrs South Africa stage is filled with personal growth, leadership development and community impact. But behind the confidence and composure of several of this year’s semi-finalists lies something more personal… the quiet support of the pets they call family. For many contestants, the Mrs SA journey is intense. It demands time, […]

South Africa

From Smartphones to AI: Africa’s Next Creative Revolution Is Already in Motion

Today at 12:20 PM, via iAfrica

From mineral exploration to the world of financial services, artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate in Africa. One area that may be most impacted by this technological revolution is a place that receives relatively little attention in this context: the creative economy.  For generations, storytelling has been one of the strongest tools for […]

Business

Marriage in decline and divorce rising in South Africa

Today at 13:37 PM, via BusinessTech

The latest data from Stats SA on marriages and divorces in the country shows that South Africans are losing interest in getting hitched—while divorces are on the rise.

Education

Efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian speech face series of setbacks in court

Today at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected

Few debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an...

Education

The Struggle to Find Good, Affordable Schools

Today at 11:03 AM, via New York Times

New York parents can’t always afford to live in neighborhoods with good public schools, and other options are more expensive than ever.

Science/Tech

The Men Obsessed With ‘High T’

Today at 13:00 PM, via Wired

Fueled by the manosphere, men are boosting their testosterone levels through natural and synthetic means, with some competitively swapping test results on a regular basis.

Motoring

No petrol price relief for South African motorists

Today at 07:47 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Health

Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

Today at 06:00 AM, via New York Times

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.