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Trump assassination attempt suspect faces life in prison

Today at 07:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The man accused of opening fire at the venue of a Washington dinner attended by US President Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the president and could face life in prison if convicted.

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Basetsana Kumalo on the full-circle return of Top Billing

Today at 06:02 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Media mogul and executive producer of Top Billing Basetsana Kumalo, says the return of the iconic lifestyle show marks a powerful full-circle moment, nearly three decades after she first appeared on air.

Sport

Robertson calls for ban on O’Sullivan’s chalk

Today at 00:40 AM, via BBC News

Former world champion Neil Robertson calls for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O’Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players “hate it” and that it “makes an absolute mess of the table”.

Education

Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds

Today at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit

Half of headteachers say parts of their school are either out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and malfunctioning fire doors, according to a new survey by the National Association of Head Teachers(NAHT).

Among those who say their...

Education

A. I. High School Is Put on Hold After Parental Backlash

Yesterday at 21:41 PM, via New York Times

Families in New York City expressed concerns about the rapid adoption of the technology. The schools chancellor also canceled a plan to close two Upper West Side schools.

Education

The Guardian view on screens in schools: big tech is finally under the microscope | Editorial

Yesterday at 19:25 PM, via The Guardian

Scrutiny of the impact of technology on children’s lives and education should be welcomed

A new law banning mobile phone use in schools in England, which ministers reluctantly agreed to last week, is on one level the result of political manoeuvring by Liberal Democrat and Conservative peers – who forced their hand by threatening to derail the schools bill. Until now, the government’s...

Entertainment

Mining’s B‑BBEE divide

Today at 06:30 AM, via The Citizen

Confidential report shows billions flowed to tiny elite, not masses.

Science/Tech

Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off

Today at 07:00 AM, via Wired

Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.

Motoring

Get a brand new JAC T8 Double Cab for just R349 900

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Citizen

Targeted at fleet operators and entrepreneurs, JAC has launched the T8 2.0L CTi Comfort 4×2 Double Cab. Making it the lowest-priced Double Cab on the market.