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LAND CLAIMS SCAM: No funds, no answers — government’s ‘dark’ appeal against R306m damages award to conservationist Fred Daniel

Today at 21:59 PM, via Daily Maverick

In November 2025, six weeks after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria had declared a resounding victory for conservationist Fred Daniel in his decades-long legal battle with former deputy president David Mabuza, the state attorney announced its intention to appeal against the decision. But now, among other inconsistencies, Daily Maverick’s reporting has revealed that the first...

Sport

Skater cannot perform to Minions music at Olympics

Today at 21:44 PM, via BBC News

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will not be able to perform to his usual music – a Minions mix – at the 2026 Winter Olympics because of a copyright issue.

Education

California faces teacher strikes across state for better pay and work conditions

Today at 22:23 PM, via The Guardian

Action could begin next week in some of state’s largest districts including San Diego, San Francisco and LA

California is facing the prospect of massive teacher strikes across the state as conflicts over working conditions, pay and special education staffing reach a boiling point.

The strikes, which could begin as soon as next week, have been approved by thousands of educators – affecting...

Education

London schools face cuts to staff and budgets as pupil numbers fall

Today at 20:36 PM, via The Guardian

Demand for year 7 pupils is expected to fall by 7.6% over the next four years, with similar numbers expected in primary schools

Schools in London could lose £45m in funding over the next four years as pupil numbers continue to fall, with secondary schools facing cuts to staff and curriculum as their budgets dwindle, a report has warned.

Until now primary schools in the capital have been worst...

Science/Tech

The Tech Elites in the Epstein Files

Today at 22:27 PM, via Wired

The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.

Science/Tech

Microsoft Weighs Retreat From Windows 11 AI Push, Reviews Copilot Integrations and Recall

Today at 22:01 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft is reevaluating its AI strategy on Windows 11 and plans to scale back or remove Copilot integrations across built-in apps after months of sustained user backlash, according to a Windows Central report citing people familiar with the company’s plans. Copilot features in apps like Notepad and Paint are under review and could be pulled entirely or stripped of their Copilot branding in...

Science/Tech

The AI Boom Is Coming for Apple’s Profit Margins

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Apple’s long-standing dominance over its electronics supply chain is eroding as AI companies outbid the iPhone maker for critical components like chips, memory and specialized glass fiber, giving suppliers the leverage to demand that Apple pay more. CEO Tim Cook acknowledged the pressure during a Thursday earnings call, noting constraints in chip supplies and significant increases in memory...