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‘Rapid’ Wood bowls in nets to boost Ashes hopes

Today at 08:25 AM, via BBC News

Mark Wood’s chances of playing in the first Ashes Test look to be increasing after the England paceman bowls a “rapid” spell in the nets in Perth on Tuesday.

Education

South Africa: Toilet Nightmare At Jeffrey’s Bay School Finally Gets Attention

Today at 09:41 AM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] Pellsrus Primary School had just six toilets for 1,246 learners, leading to bladder infections, embarrassment and children wetting themselves in class. The education minister says a new contractor has taken over and the toilets will finally be rebuilt by January 2026.

Lifestyle

Five prostate cancer myths DEBUNKED

Today at 08:00 AM, via The South African

There are many myths and misconceptions about prostate cancer that exist. It’s time to bust them wide open…

Science/Tech

Amazon adding used Ford cars to online store

Today at 09:33 AM, via MyBroadband

Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.

Science/Tech

UC Berkeley Scientists Hail Breakthrough In Decoding Whale Communication

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

UC Berkeley researchers working with Project CETI discovered that sperm whales produce vowel-like sounds embedded in their click codas, suggesting a far more complex communication system than previously understood. “It was striking just how structured the system was. I’ve never seen anything like that before with other animals,” Begus, a UC Berkeley linguistics professor and the linguistics...

Science/Tech

Dawn of a new era for solar power in South Africa

Today at 08:59 AM, via MyBroadband

The load-shedding crisis has made way for an energy price crisis, ensuring self-generating solar power remains highly attractive in South Africa.

Health

C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time

Today at 02:25 AM, via New York Times

If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.