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TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026, 05:22

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WATCH | Top army officer gets bail in R1,5m ‘poison’ bribery plot

Today at 05:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Senior SANDF officer Brig Johannes Mkhabela allegedly sprayed cyanide in a colleague’s office to prevent them from taking their post, with CCTV footage capturing the act. Mkhabela was subsequently arrested for attempting to bribe the investigating officer with R1.5 million to dismiss the case, leading to charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Business

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

Today at 02:46 AM, via BBC News

The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Sport

Man Utd consider McTominay return – Tuesday’s gossip

Today at 00:27 AM, via BBC News

Manchester United are considering bringing Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford, Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Micky van de Ven’s contract situation, and Brighton are hoping to complete a deal for Said El Mala.

Education

Communication is key to the chances of Send reforms succeeding

Yesterday at 21:46 PM, via The Guardian

Bridget Phillipson and her team are making sure MPs and the public grasp the need to overhaul the special educational needs system

In her first week as a cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson held a meeting for new Labour MPs with one subject – special educational needs. Almost 100 MPs came to that first meeting.

There were new MPs for whom the issue was personal to their own families – Jen...

Education

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

Yesterday 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...

Science/Tech

New Microsoft Gaming CEO Has ‘No Tolerance For Bad AI’

Today at 04:02 AM, via Slashdot

In her first major interview as Microsoft’s new gaming chief, Asha Sharma said that “great games” must deliver emotional resonance and a distinct creative voice, while making clear that she has “no tolerance for bad AI.” Stepping in after Phil Spencer’s retirement, she’s pledging consistency, community trust, and a human-first approach to storytelling as Xbox enters a new era. Variety reports:...

Science/Tech

Microsoft Says Bug In Classic Outlook Hides the Mouse Pointer

Today at 03:25 AM, via Slashdot

joshuark quotes a report from BleepingComputer: Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the mouse pointer to disappear in the classic Outlook desktop email client for some users. This bug has been acknowledged almost two months after the first reports started surfacing online, with users saying that Outlook became unusable after the mouse pointer vanished while using the app. […]...

Science/Tech

Viral Doomsday Report Lays Bare Wall Street’s Deep Anxiety About AI Future

Today at 02:45 AM, via Slashdot

A 7,000-word “doomsday” thought experiment from Citrini Research helped trigger an 800-point drop in the Dow, “painting a dark portrait of a future in which technological change inspires a race to the bottom in white-collar knowledge work,” reports the Wall Street Journal. From the report: Concerns of hyperscalers overspending are out. Worries of software-industry disruption don’t go far...

Science/Tech

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Explores Stablecoin For Gaza

Today at 02:02 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Financial Times: Officials working with Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” are exploring setting up a stablecoin for Gaza as part of efforts to reshape the devastated Palestinian enclave’s economy, according to five people familiar with the discussions. The talks around introducing a stablecoin — a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to a...

Motoring

8 new Toyota cars coming to South Africa

Yesterday 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

Yesterday 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

Yesterday 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.