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World

What comes next for the Strait of Hormuz

Today at 01:10 AM, via NPR

Iran says it agreed to two weeks of safe passage for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, but most vessels are staying put until certain it’s safe.

Education

Hasan Piker Can Stream, but Can He Stump?

Today at 01:09 AM, via New York Times

The progressive and popular Twitch streamer, who is controversial with some Democrats, tests his political influence on the 2026 campaign trail.

Education

‘Excessive’ financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

Today at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

High levels of borrowing and rapid expansion among dangers identified by Higher Education Policy Institute

Many English universities are taking excessive financial risks that threaten not only their own survival but that of others in the sector, a thinktank has warned.

High levels of borrowing at some institutions and rapid expansion of student numbers are among the dangers identified in a...

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 8 April 2026

Yesterday at 20:39 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

‘Survivor’ Style Corporate Retreat Descends Into Hellish Nightmare

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

A $500,000 “Survivor”-style corporate retreat for 120 Plex employees in Honduras “turned into a week-long disaster involving illness, wild animals, armed guards, and employees stranded on a remote island,” reports the Daily Beast. The CEO was bedridden by E. coli, staff were collapsing in brutal heat during Navy SEAL-led drills, there were fire ant attacks, uncooked food, and failing utilities....

Science/Tech

Iran-Linked Hackers Disrupted US Oil, Gas, Water Sites

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

The FBI says (PDF) Iran-linked hackers disrupted internet-connected systems used by U.S. oil, gas, and water companies. Even with the recent two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States and Israel, hackers backing Tehran say they won’t end their retaliatory cyberattacks. The Hill reports: The report warned that similar companies across the country should be aware of an increased push...

Science/Tech

NYT Claims Adam Back Is Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

Yesterday at 23:07 PM, via Slashdot

A New York Times investigation by John Carreyrou claims a British cryptographer named Adam Back is the strongest circumstantial candidate yet for being Satoshi Nakamoto. The report citing overlaps in writing style, ideology, technical background, and old posts that outlined key parts of Bitcoin years before its launch. Carreyrou is a renowned investigative journalist and author, best known for...

Health

Escaping the manosphere

Yesterday at 19:26 PM, via BBC News

Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.