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FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 01:42

Politics

Anxiety in DA over loss of cabinet perks

Today at 00:35 AM, via Mail & Guardian

A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

Politics

‘Hlabisa stays. Buthelezi chose him’

Today at 00:15 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

Politics

Motsepe leads the pack in new poll

Today at 00:10 AM, via Mail & Guardian

If his camp put a serious campaign behind the numbers, no other ANC candidate would stand a chance, says the Social Research Foundation

Sport

Bayern dismiss £170m Olise link – Friday’s gossip

Today at 01:03 AM, via BBC News

Bayern Munich want to keep Michael Olise, despite Liverpool interest and possible bid worth more than £170m, while Manchester United will make a formal approach for Sandro Tonali and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is another summer target.

Sport

Qareqare hat-trick fires Castleford past Bradford

Today at 00:08 AM, via BBC News

Jason Qareqare’s hat-trick inspires a sensational turnaround as Castleford beat Bradford 40-28 at the OneBore Stadium to secure a second Super League win of the season.

Education

Memes and Mixed Messages in the Iran War

Yesterday at 19:04 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: Educating undocumented students; energy realities; calling all teenagers.

Science/Tech

Apple Discontinues Mac Pro

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and says it has no plans for future models. “The ‘buy’ page on Apple’s website for the Mac Pro now redirects to the Mac’s homepage, where all references have been removed,” reports 9to5Mac. From the report: The Mac Pro has lived many lives over the years. Apple released the current Mac Pro industrial design in 2019 alongside the Pro Display XDR (which was also...

Science/Tech

JPMorgan Starts Monitoring Investment Banker Screen Time To Prevent Burnout

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

JPMorgan is piloting a system that monitors junior investment bankers to avoid burnout (source paywalled; alternative source). “[T]he bank will seek to match up hours claimed by the bankers with digital activity,” reports Bloomberg. “The tool won’t be used for evaluation purposes, but is designed to provide a better estimate of employee workloads.” From the report: The program will monitor the...

Science/Tech

Vizio TVs Now Require Walmart Accounts For Smart Features

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Prospective Vizio TV buyers should know there’s a good chance the set won’t work properly without a Walmart account. In an attempt to better serve advertisers, Walmart, which bought Vizio in December 2024, announced this week that select newly purchased Vizio TVs now require a Walmart account for setup and accessing smart TV features. Since...

Health

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director

Yesterday at 00:04 AM, via New York Times

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.