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Sibisi downplays Bucs’ recent derby dominance

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Orlando Pirates skipper Nkosinathi Sibisi insists that their recent dominance over Kaizer Chiefs in the league will count for nothing when the two Soweto heavyweights meet again at FNB Stadium on Sunday (3pm).

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How Trevor Noah inspired KZN comedian Prince K

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

This year’s Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards theme, “Then and Now”, holds special meaning for Durban-born comedian Prince K, who says his journey has come full circle — from watching Trevor Noah DVDs in rural KwaZulu-Natal to now attending the prestigious aw

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Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map

Today at 04:49 AM, via Daily Maverick

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday without evidence that a Virginia vote to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that favours Democrats had been “rigged,” as a county judge moved to block the measure.

Sport

DeChambeau working on new LIV contract

Today at 00:11 AM, via BBC News

Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour’s finances.

Education

Los Angeles school board votes to set limits on classroom screen time

Today at 01:17 AM, via The Guardian

Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices

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The Los Angeles unified school district’s board passed a resolution on Tuesday to curb students’ classroom screen time for the upcoming school year, in the latest effort nationwide to address adverse...

Entertainment

Communists have become fat cats

Today at 06:00 AM, via The Citizen

The SACP’s decision not to withdraw members from government raises questions about principle versus pragmatism.

Science/Tech

Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’ – podcast

Today at 06:00 AM, via The Guardian

Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which held its ceremony in LA last weekend. Each prize is worth $3m and they’re awarded in physics, maths and life sciences. Madeleine and Ian hear from molecular biologist Jean Bennett, who shared a life sciences prize for her work developing the world’s first FDA-approved...

Science/Tech

Nearly Half of US Children Are Breathing Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump’s expansive rollback of protections will make the situation worse. The 27th annual air quality report from the American Lung Association (ALA) released on Wednesday evaluates pollution...

Science/Tech

Billionaire Backer Sues Trump Family’s Crypto Firm Over Alleged Extortion

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

Ancient Slashdot reader Alain Williams shares a report from the BBC: The Trump family’s World Liberty crypto venture is being sued by one of its billionaire backers over allegations of extortion. Justin Sun has accused World Liberty of an “illegal scheme” to seize his WLFI tokens, a cryptocurrency issued by the company. Sun alleges the firm, co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his son...