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Is ‘unstoppable’ Palmer in the World Cup picture?

Yesterday at 22:06 PM, via BBC News

By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

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VW Group Africa MD cautions SA on delayed NEV legislation

Yesterday at 21:52 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) MD Martina Biene used the annual VW Indaba event to kick off the company’s official 75th anniversary celebrations, but also to sound a warning bell to South Africans that all is not well.

Business

The most fattening fast food meals in South Africa

Yesterday at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Sport

Challenge Cup wins for Leeds, Cas, Leigh & York

Yesterday at 23:04 PM, via BBC News

Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers, York City Knights and Leigh Leopards reach the fourth round of the Challenge Cup with wins over Championship opposition.

Education

Lessons for America From Asia

Yesterday at 14:00 PM, via New York Times

What if the valedictorians in our schools were the cool kids?

Science/Tech

Waymo Reveals Remote Workers In Philippines Sometimes Advise Its Driverless Cars

Yesterday at 23:41 PM, via Slashdot

Waymo surprised U.S. lawmakers Wednesday during a hearing on autonomous vehicles and their safety and oversight. Newsweek reports:During questioning, Sen. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, asked what happens when a Waymo vehicle encounters a driving situation it cannot independently resolve. “The Waymo phones a human friend for help,” Markey explained, adding that the vehicle communicates...

Science/Tech

Good News: We Saved the Bees. Bad News: We Saved the Wrong Ones.

Yesterday at 22:34 PM, via Slashdot

Despite urgent pleas to Americans to save the honeybees, “it was all based on a fallacy,” writes Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank. “Honeybees were never in existential trouble. And well-meaning efforts to boost their numbers have accelerated the decline of native bees that actually are.” “Suppose I were to say to you, ‘I’m really worried about bird decline, so I’ve decided to take up...

Science/Tech

Bitcoin Dropped Nearly 30% This Week. But Why?

Yesterday at 21:34 PM, via Slashdot

Last Sunday, Bitcoin had dropped 13% in three days, to $76,790. By Thursday it had dropped another 21%, to $60,062. This morning it’s at $69,549 — up from Thursday, down from Sunday, but 44% lower than its all-time high in October of $123,742. In short, Bitcoin “is down almost 30% this week alone,” reports CNBC:”This steady selling in our view signals that traditional investors are losing...

Science/Tech

Firefox Announces ‘AI Controls’ To Block Its Upcoming AI Features

Yesterday at 20:34 PM, via Slashdot

The Mozilla executive in charge of Firefox says that while some people just want AI tools that are genuinely useful, “We’ve heard from many who want nothing to do with AI…” “Listening to our community, alongside our ongoing commitment to offer choice, led us to build AI controls.”Starting with Firefox 148, which rolls out on Feb. 24, you’ll find a new AI controls section within the desktop...

Motoring

Luxury carmaker loses R6.2 billion

Yesterday at 09:01 AM, via TopAuto

Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.