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US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions

Today at 21:05 PM, via Daily Maverick

WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official said on Monday, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran.

Business

Rand on shaky ground

Today at 15:59 PM, via BusinessTech

The rand is “treading water” around R16 to the dollar at the moment, as global uncertainty has markets in a ‘wait-and-see’ mode, and tensions in the Middle East push traders into gold.

Sport

Team GB’s Winter Olympians land back in the UK

Today at 18:18 PM, via BBC News

Team GB’s athletes have arrived home from the Winter Olympics after their most successful Games ever. They won five medals, including three golds, to finish 15th in the medal table.

Education

What are the Send changes in England likely to cost and what are the hurdles?

Today at 21:21 PM, via The Guardian

Parents and teachers will be wondering what resources ministers can secure for Labour’s revamp of system

• Fewer children in England to get EHCPs by 2035 under Send overhaul• Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response• The impact of Send changes in England: four likely scenarios for children

There is always an extra cost to delivering a tailored service, which is how...

Education

Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response

Today at 20:45 PM, via The Guardian

Amid relief that changes will avoid significant disruption for families, there are fears some children will not benefit

Parents of children with special needs say they are relieved that the government’s long-awaited overhaul will avoid significant disruption for their families – but told the Guardian they fear getting help will remain a struggle.

Becky, whose son Kyllian has a number of...

Education

The Guardian view on Send reforms: ministers need to show how inclusion will work | Editorial

Today at 20:40 PM, via The Guardian

Building up support and expertise in mainstream schools will take time and ministerial focus

With its education white paper, the key section of which concerns support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), the government is returning to a more holistic view of schools. High standards and inclusion should be “two sides of the same coin”, the document states. The...

Lifestyle

Major rail corridor to reopen in Cape Town

Today at 17:38 PM, via The South African

A key route in Cape Town is set to return to service, marking another step towards devolution of the rail system for the City to run.

Science/Tech

Advanced Allocation Curriculum Introduced by Summit Valtorin Management Academy to Address Idiosyncratic Risks Amidst 2026 Macro Volatility

Today at 21:22 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA — As the global financial landscape navigates the persistent divergence of central bank interest rate policies and heavily concentrated equity market valuations in early 2026, institutional investors face unprecedented challenges in isolating alpha from macro-driven beta. Against this backdrop of heightened structural uncertainty and shifting yield curves, Summit Valtorin...

Science/Tech

Dr. Babatunde Bello Reveals 3 Vital Asset Allocation Strategies to Navigate Global Market Volatility and Inflation Shocks in 2026

Today at 21:16 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA  — Based on recent market tracking from Reuters Markets and Yahoo Finance, global sovereign bond yields have surged over the past 48 hours, driven by stubbornly high core inflation metrics and shifting expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s rate cut trajectory. Amidst this escalating macroeconomic turbulence, Dr. Babatunde Bello, B.A., M.Fin (Founder and […]

Science/Tech

7 Strategic Imperatives: How Dr. Bamidele Alakija Navigates the 2026 Macro Risk Landscape

Today at 21:09 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA — Recent data published across major financial portals, including Reuters Markets and Yahoo Finance, indicates a profound shift in global liquidity, driven by fluctuating inflation metrics and recalibrated central bank rate expectations. As emerging markets brace for the subsequent wave of capital reallocation, institutional frameworks are becoming the ultimate differentiator...

Motoring

8 new Toyota cars coming to South Africa

Today at 17:00 PM, via TopAuto

Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.

Health

Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down

Today at 19:47 PM, via New York Times

Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.

Health

How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song

Today at 18:00 PM, via New York Times

Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.