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‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza

Today at 19:58 PM, via Al Jazeera

Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.

Education

Nigeria: The Delay, the Relay, the Display – Reflections As Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello Clocks 60

Today at 19:44 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] A starting point will be to felicitate our motherly scholar and scholarly mother, the vice chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, as she joins the league of sexagenarians on Tuesday, 23 April, 2024! The story of the 9th substantive vice chancellor of Lagos State University is one that can be beneficially recounted as a lesson for all and in celebration of her 60th birthday.

Lifestyle

Dog breeds who deserve more than a second look

Today at 19:40 PM, via The South African

Some dog breeds, like Pit Bulls and Rottweilers, have a negative reputation due to misconceptions and sensationalized media coverage.

Science/Tech

Apple Cuts Vision Pro Shipments As Demand Falls ‘Sharply Beyond Expectations’

Today at 20:01 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple has dropped the number of Vision Pro units that it plans to ship in 2024, going from an expected 700 to 800k units to just 400k to 450k units, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Orders have been scaled back before the Vision Pro has launched in markets outside of the United States, which Kuo says is a sign that demand in the U.S. has “fallen...

Science/Tech

FTC To Vote On Noncompete Ban

Today at 19:20 PM, via Slashdot

The Federal Trade Commission is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposal to ban noncompete agreements, which prevent workers from taking positions at competitors for a period of time after they leave a job. From a report: The ban could be a win for workers — particularly at the low end of the income scale. Critics of these agreements say they stifle innovation and wage growth by restricting...